The setting is absolutely fabulous, the food delicious and the service very friendly. An absolute…read moremust on a nice day

This little spot off the beaten path near the ferry is an absolute must! While heading over to the…read moreferry, we were looking for a place to have lunch and nothing seemed to be open. Came across this and was a little skeptical on the location alone, but it showed open so we went for it and boy was it worth it! Driving out to a castle ruin, the cabin is just off the water looking to the west with free-air tables and farm next to. All the seafood is freshly caught and prepared to order, and absolutely amazing. When in Scotland, mussels are an absolute must! We had the full seafood platter plus the mussels and we all wanted to eat more and more. If we didn't have to catch the ferry to Islay, we could have easily stayed for a second helping and enjoyed the view and laid back atmosphere. The staff is friendly and wonderful and it's just a picturesque place to eat.

We were recommended this place by a local. It was interesting - right on the pier. A bit expensive,…read morebut that's the going rate for fresh seafood. We got a plate of scallops (they were huge!) and a crab meat sandwich. I was disappointed in the crab meat sandwich - as it seemed to be minced really fine - hardly any flavor. Also, it was cash only, so we had to walk to the ATM. Not too far, though. It's a stand up and eat place - though there is one huge table if you're lucky.

The prawn sandwich on regular wheat bread was very good. The crab sandwich was just ok. I wouldn't…read moreget that again. They can improve on using a sandwich roll instead. Looks like a sandwich you would give your kid to take to school. Everyone seemed to order steamed mussels. Must be very good. I wouldn't know cuz I hate mussels! Also they only take cash.

The best seafood restaurant in the area, in my humble opinion: and what a view! The menu itself is…read morefantastic but it was the specials that caught my and my boyfriend's attention: Sound of Jura lobster, and Sound of Jura crab is what we ended up going for. We finished the meal with some delicious drambuie creme brulee, although it was hard to choose what to go for considering the creativity and extent of the dessert menu. I was driving, but my other half sampled the craft beer which got a big thumbs up. This is definitely a gem worth seeking out.

The Tayvallich Inn serves the best fish and chips in the world! The setting in the corner of the…read morebay has to be seen to be believed, this is one of those hidden gems which you must experience - just not all of you, I don't want to spoil it!

If you are passing through the picturesque village of Luss in Lock Lomond, I recommend stopping by…read moreLuss Seafood Bar. Our lovely lunch was filled with delights: +champers & oysters to start, not bad for a Monday +dreamy menu - I wanted everything +raw bar +smokehouse next door +Luss General Store inside with unique things to bring home +Luss Wee Shop in the car park They had me at "wee shop"! I'm hooked.

It's a bit of a drive to nowhere, but well worth the effort. FANTASTIC seafood meal! We had fresh…read moreseafood all over Scotland, but this was by far the best. Service was excellent, setting was bright and simple, allowing us to focus on the food, not the noise. We had oysters and razor clams to start. Both were excellent, and the razor clams were HUGE! I had the Langoustine, and my wife had the Scallops, plus a side of broccolini and potatoes. Too much food, but that's on us, and it was all wonderful. Great selection of beers and wines. Absolutely loved this place, and so glad we made the drive.

More expensive than I anticipated and for the style of restaurant it is. Our food was delicious…read morethough so no complaints there. I ordered the filet of wild halibut with peashoot and watercress risotto and it was delicious. I was quite surprised and a little disappointed by the serving size compared to the price. My husband opted for the lemon and thyme chicken. Again, the serving size left a lot to be desired. After the exchange rate, dinner was $112. I don't think I would come here again as the price isn't justified by the portion size or the ambiance. Also, the waitstaff were just standing around watching everyone eat which was strange.

Located on the shores of Loch Fyne Inver Restaurant is a gorgeous 90 minutes drive from Glasgow…read morethrough Hills and around waterways, proprietors Pamela and Rob Brunton welcoming guests to the unassuming space since 2015. Gaining experience at the likes of noma and Faviken, a focus on foraging, fire and fermentation all part of Inver's DNA, dishes include only ingredients from the local environment, mostly seafood caught in the morning and on the table by noon. A "green star" winner, lunch a more casual affair than Dinner's tasting, guests begin with well-priced Wines while starring though windows of the former cottage that overlook the loch and Old Castle Lachlan. Casual in terms of sevice, room temperature Langoustines requiring extra napkins even before the whole Crab served piping hot with a cracker and utensils for digging, Bread proves mandatory for sopping up Sauces even though one must be mindful to not fill up and miss out on Clafoutis or Kate's exceptional Rhubarb and Strachur Honey Rice Pudding.

I'd had Inver on my to-visit list for a while, and recently I decided to just go ahead and book a…read moretable for lunch for no particular reason rather than saving our visit for a special occasion. I made the booking by email (they were quick to reply) and then we headed on our way from the south side of Glasgow on Saturday. I always underestimate just how far away this part of the world is - so don't listen to your maps, as it will probably take a bit longer with traffic going past Loch Lomond. It took us 20 minutes longer than expected but thankfully they still had our table waiting for us when we arrived. Inver is really beautiful - right on Loch Fyne and looks over at the ruins of old Castle Lachlan. Inside its Scandinavian, minimalist styling and super relaxing. I had a G&T to start and then we stuck to soft drinks but it would be lovely to stay nearby and have a few wines. I ordered the mussels to start followed by the local langoustines. In hindsight, this was maybe too much food but I was just excited for the delicious seafood options! If you're not a seafood fan there's plenty of locally sourced meats on the menu. The mussels were a massive bowl - for the price (£10) I actually expected a smaller portion and really struggle to eat them all. The broth they were served it was heavenly - burnt cream, cider and dill - I will be dreaming about this perfectly balanced broth for weeks to come. And it was served with slices of their home made sourdough bread which seems really dense and heavy but is actually perfectly delicious. Oh, and the butter was amazing too. Onto our mains. The langoustines come as 3 or 6 in the portion - I'd gone with 6 because I'm greedy and thankfully managed the lot. They came with a slice of lemon, mayo as well as more delicious bread - to be honest, I ate them just with the lemon as they were so delicious and perfect they really didn't need anything else. We had a side of green beans (with anchovy and mint) as well as hand cut chips - again, totally flawless and actually the highlight was the beans as they were just so fresh and the anchovy puree was totally perfect. Yes, we'd eaten a lot but I couldn't pass up dessert - I ordered the cherries and goat's milk sorbet. Woah. Not only was it totally beautiful to look at but the flavour was just amazing - it was almost on the savoury side with a hint of sweetness from the cherries. Again, another dish I'll be thinking about for weeks to come! I love that there's a little shop area (hidden amongst the bookshelves) where you can buy some of their produce to take home - we got red cabbage kraut as well as a loaf of bread but they also have jams, butter and scones. There's also a bar area so if you feel like relaxing in a comfy chair after all that food, you can. We paid our bill (£100 for 2 x 3 course meals + sides + soft drinks, tea and one G&T) and then walked around to the ruins of Old Castle Lachlan which was the perfect way to finish the meal. It's about a 20 minute round trip so make sure you wear suitable shoes! I would love to go back to Inver and stay nearby (possibly at Castle Lachlan which is available to rent!) as it was just a wonderfully exceptional meal. It's great to see a restaurant doing something a bit unusual with Scottish produce. Note: There's free wifi but only for 10 minutes so use it wisely. Otherwise it's £3 for the day.

THIS IS THE BEST MEAL I'VE HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. Located in the middle of nowhere Scotland, this…read moresmall restaurant pops up along the road and sits on top of the loch (lake). They pull in fresh seafood constantly and you can tell. They have a set menu, as well as daily specials, but it truly doesn't matter what you order. We tried everyone's dish at our table and they were all 10 stars across the board. The cod with pesto was incredible. It melted in your mouth and even the pesto was clearly homemade. Stunning. The oysters were huge, the lobster was buttery, and the cod with seafood ravioli was incredible. The sauces, toppings and proteins were all cooked to perfection in addition to the quality of seafood being the best in the world. Each entree is about $20, which is more than worth it for the perfection of a meal you'll receive. Be sure to book your reservation weeks in advance -- it's known that this place rocks!

Briefly as I posted the long review on the wrong Garrison West: "wait to be seated" sign was a lie…read moreand hostess never came out to see the 4 couples who were waiting outside, as instructed... Another couple walked in after verifying they also didn't have a reset and were seated. I went in and welas told after waiting 20 min outside that the weren't seating anyone else this evening. . It was around 7pm and they seat from 5 to 9pm. Earlier we tried to make a proper reservation on their website and also via email and were ghosted.

we stayed in Tobermory two nights. we ate here both nights! absolutely delicious, fresh, and…read moreinventive dishes. I wish we were staying longer I would eat here every night! the smell when you walk in is so amazing! Night one we had raw oysters, cullen skink, and lobster with a garlic sauce. night two we had mackerel fish pate with oatcakes and Sea bass with curried cauliflower. Fantastic! not enough adjectives for this food. You must try it when in Tobermory. But get a resy because it is small and busy.

Casual environment with a fabulous upscale seafood menu. So many types of fish beautifully…read moreprepared. There are limited non-seafood choices, notably pizzas and chicken when I was there.

Need a reservation as they are popular! They were able to fit my table for one in with 24hrs…read morenotice. Located just north of the Port Charlotte Hotel, this spot is right on the coast, perfectly situated for a lovely seafood meal. Had the seafood platter for one, massive crab claws, a pile of fresh sweet langoustine and savory scallops, added 4 cool fresh oysters from the Islay oyster company. Heaven with a glass of wine. Dessert was a staff favorite, Nutella cheesecake with double cream. Roll me out now... highly recommend trying to get in here. Prices are what you'd expect for such fresh seafood and great service. Worth every penny.

Good food yes. Beware of the seafood platter for 2. We are confused why most other dishes on the…read moremenu are priced at 15-20 and this was 135 (170 usd). Nothing in the meal justified the price. Biggest disappointment of our week in Islay.

Spectacular. The best seafood I've ever had. SO fresh, and so well cooked! Drew is a seafood…read morepurist, believing in showcasing the incredible flavour of the fish instead of drowning it in sauces, and we couldn't have had a better experience. His incredible connections around the area culminate in a platter worthy of kings, with some incredible smoked options, dips, home-baked bread, and more. While neither my partner nor I have any dietaries & the meal is (obviously) primarily seafood-oriented, we were pleased to find out that you can request a meal suitable for even vegans! Would highly suggest having a conversation with him about what you like & want to explore, he's very friendly and extremely helpful. Keep in mind it's BYOB, however complimentary coffee & dessert is offered. He has great local suggestions for stores to buy wine from, though, which I would also recommend! Also ask Drew about taxi options home - he put us in touch with an excellent driver and even organised it for us. All in all, I couldn't recommend this experience more. Absolutely incredible, will absolutely come again the next time we're in Scotland!

From the owner: Seafood extravaganza using local and ethically sourced produce.read more