So... I'm a tourist. My family ventured into this pub for a bite to eat after our cruise ship…read moredocked at Greenock. We finally figured out we had to order food at the bar, and of course I got fish and chips. The food took some time to come out, but honestly it was well worth it. THIS WAS THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS I HAVE EVER EATEN. Maybe it's because I'm an American tourist and I haven't had enough fish and chips to make a fair assessment. But. I tell you. The fish was fried to perfection: flaky, crispy, and not too greasy. I typically hate peas, but these ones were sweet and fresh. The fries were also good. I am so happy to have stumbled upon this place with my family. I ate fish and chips about 5 other times while I was in the British Isles and none of those hold a candle to this place. Highly recommend for the fish!

I am truly a sucker for a wetherspoons establishment. I mean, where else can you go for a really…read moregreat selection of drinks, get full up on said drinks and leave feeling like you haven't burned through your life savings? A wetherspoons pub, that's where!! This pub, like many of the other wetherspoons was in a grand building with high ceilings and loads of seating. The toilets are big and bright and always clean. We were able to order some drinks and find a great table with a decent view of Greenock. My guy and I only stayed for a few as we were on our way to a concert at the Beacon, but we had high hopes of making it back after the concert for some snacks after checking out the substantial food menu. Unfortunately, we didn't get back from the concert before 11pm (when they stop selling food), but we did stop back in for more drinks and crisps on our way back to the hotel. The perfect night cap to an amazing night.

Morgans can be a hit or miss with many of the locals. Some people decided full stop never to go…read more(without ever having been) and others make it a weekly occurance and its not unusual to have a brithday party or some sort of celebration tucked away at the back. We have been going here for years. Since we were 16 it was our stop if one of our pals was one year older, had passed their driving test, or we just wanted to feel grown up and go out for dinner! The food is always far better than I imagine it to be! The portions are MASSIVE in here to unless you are completely famished, I would recommend giving the starter a miss and going right onto the mains. Service isn't brilliant, but then again it is a small town and it's usually young servers learning the trade, so be patient. However it is noteworthy to mention that service is always undoubtebly friendly and welcoming. So next time youu find yourself in Greenock pull up a chair in Morgans, and enjoy the biggest meal you'll ever have.

Morgan's Cafe Bar on West Blackhall Street, was our ..eh.. local…read more It has changed owners and management several times and has had more makeovers than I care to remember. It is a decent enough bar/restaurant and has all your expected beers on tap or bottle. The restaurant part has always been a little hit or miss. It does OK fares with little gusto. - Com'on - it IS Greenock - you couldn't expect too much of culinary standards, as long as it is decent. And they did 'decent food' very well. Not serving the usual food of "[blank] with chips" it did salads, fresh green, rice and el dente pasta meals. Fancy enough for Greenock I suppose. So Morgan's is OK and cheap (ish) and that is what it is.

We stopped by here during our Europe trip and this place has some amazing food. Delicious and…read moredelicious tasty! Ambiance is nice for the family, and service was top notch. We had fish sticks, and chilli con carne were delicious! Don't forget to try their chocolate cheesecake with vanilla ice cream!

Best fish and chips of our 2 weeks in Scotland. Beer excellent and the barmaid had the very best…read morebrogue. Sitting out gazing at the mtns and Loch Long was heavenly. I want to move to Arrochar.

Couldn't recommend the Clachan any more!! It was an exquisite experience from start to finish. Food…read morewas delicious and all staff provided amazing service and were so friendly. We started with a scallop appetizer and two bowls of Cullen Skink soup. The scallops were nicely played and amazing on the pallet. The soup was out of this world with smoked haddock, potato and vegetables. After or appetizers we enjoyed a chorizo and red pepper pizza and salmon and vegetables. Hands down some of the best food start to finish we had while we trekked through the entire county of Scotland. Highly recommend enjoying a meal here.

So, so, so good!! Everything about it was a pleasant surprise. We rented an AirBnB near by and our…read morehost recommended The Clachan. Sandy, our server, definitely pointed us in the right direction with what to order and he was spot on. The food was well prepared, fresh and delicious! Everyone was so friendly and the atmosphere was so warm and cozy.

With stylish and contemporary décor and spectacular views across Loch Lomond, the atmosphere in the…read moredining room is rather special. The maître d and our waiter were both really friendly and knowledgeable, the sommelier whilst perfectly professional was a tad cold. The food was all of the quality that you would expect from a single starred restaurant, with two or three of the dishes worth an extra star at least. The wine list was excellent and includes a reasonable selection of whiskies and fortified wines too. £75 gets you the 6 course tasting menu and a supplement of £15 an additional cheese course. On paper this seems overpriced versus what you'd pay in Manchester. However we counted 10 proper courses including the cheese, which is couple more than you'd get south of the border for your £55-75. So like the drink prices the menu is expensive, but not overpriced. Likewise the optional service charge is 10% and not 12.5%, so it all comes out in the wash. Plus... you're in a castle. More than a welcome break: http://manchesterpyromaniacs.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/more-than-welcome-break.html

People have said that the Chicken and mushroom pie is superb…read more Fact is it's even better if you manage to get a seat in a booth by the window so you watch the world go by. Legend has it that the Pie is SO good, folk even get it to take away. There's a Sunday Pub Quiz, Saturday DJ, and sport on the big screens. So why folk want a takeaway is a mystery to me!

Whuppity Scourie formerly Jade's formerly Bridgewater Tavern has changed Management A LOT…read more However, the revamped Whuppity Scourie is a very welcome change. Recently refurbished, they have split the main bar away from the Bistro to allow children to enter and reduce the noise. Good plan! The menu has been overhauled and they don't have as many dishes on the menu as before which is a lot better for the kitchen ensuring quality over quantity. I ordered King Prawns with Calamari, my mom Haggis Fritters and my sister in law Black Pudding in Breadcrumbs with a Chilli Sauce. No complaints. They were tasty and well presented. We then ordered Balmoral Chicken, Fish & Chips and a Chicken Burger. Portions are extremely good for the price, food was cooked fresh to order and of a good quality. There was only 1 staff member within the bistro when I was in looking after 4 tables, which was okay but we did have to wait at times to be served; not her fault though. The dishes are a little expensive for a Bar Bistro in Erskine, but you'd expect to pay more if you dined in Glasgow for the quality and size of the portions. Our bill for 2 courses and numerous drinks for 3 people came to around £56. Not THAT bad when you think of it. All in all, the Whuppity Scourie is much better than it's predecessors and I hope it's hear to stay.

Coast hits the trifecta: amazing service from a genuinely upbeat waitress, fantastic food (we tried…read morethe venison, the sole, and the hake), and a great ambiance. It's an easy walk from the hotels near the harbor and ferry terminal. All of us agreed this was one of the best meals of our trip so far. Highly recommend.

We had a really terrific meal at Coast, and the service was excellent -- lots of GF choices and…read moreattention, in beautiful surroundings -- clean and candle lit. Very relaxing. Ok - the important part -- the food! I started off with a delicious, light and very fresh crab salad, which was served with a lightly dressed microgreen salad -- absolutely delicious! I could have licked the plate. My husband had the Cullen Skink, and said it was one of the better bowls he had on our trip. We split the Cod for dinner, and it was heavenly - beautifully seared, which perfectly cooked vegetables; the cod melted in our mouths like butter. We each had some ice cream for dessert, which was a light, sweet finish to a truly lovely meal. Make your reservations early!

7pm reservation, we were seated immediately. The menu is clever and there really seems to be…read moresomething for everyone. My frittata was light but full of fresh piping hot vegetables. The wine list is replete with moderately priced wines; honestly we would have been willing to pay more for a couple of even better alternatives, but I would not classify that as a complaint. Service was friendly and attentive and this restaurant is so eclectic and fun.

This was a higher rated local pub we tried and about a 12 minute walk from our Hilton. It was…read moreearly at 5:00pm and not busy. 3 of the 4 of us ordered the fish and chips (17.95 GBP) just to try another joint. The wife ordered their "Fisherman" which is pan seared Scottish coley or pollock (for 27 GBP). The battered fish with the chips was more delicately done here and delicious. As an aside I tried several times to find a place here in Glasgow or in Edinburgh that did a "special" fish and chips, that is breaded with crumbs and not battered, but apparently no one does that healthier old school preparation anymore (and I need to inform my old work colleague who hailed from Glasgow and gave me this inside tip that it's not practiced anymore). I also had a Chieftain IPA. The side of peas were dryish and not flavorful and small portioned and not done as well and tasty as I have had in London or Perth, just saying. We also had their sticky toffee pudding with ice cream for dessert and that was good. The fries were mediocre. Server was friendly and attentive. 4 stars overall and a nice local flavor Glasgow outing.