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.

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.

Line out the door and owner was doing the line.. kept me informed which made the wait tolerable…read more.. Garrison West told us nothing and we finally left.. Fish and chips were great. The 150 year old book on the table was very trusting... Recommend.

The Geographer is one of the top-rated eateries in Fort William for good reason. I do think that…read morethe other reviews led me to believe it was more of a fine dining establishment than it is--it's just that the food is so darn good. We were lucky enough to be there when the cauliflower and garlic soup was the soup of the day. I could have eaten only that for the rest of our time in Fort William and been thrilled. However, I also enjoyed the fish and chips, which were as fresh and scrumptious as promised. This is also a great place to enjoy local beers/spirits. I adored the delightfully quirky nautical decor, and the servers were thoughtful and efficient despite a huge influx of diners after we arrived. Definitely book ahead or arrive ahead of the rush if you want a seat.

Apparently their dinner schedule is a bit erratic. We were lucky to find them open and get a…read morereservation, which we had to stop by to get because they don't answer the phone. I love salad and found theirs to be teeny tiny. I wanted more than a bite of apple and a bite of beet. I ordered the special mussels. They were large and sweet. I was surprised to tons them bathed in a rich cream sauce as that was not mentioned on the menu description. Didn't taste or see garlic or shallots, just a sprinkling of chive. My husband had a burger with haggis. We ordered a honey ice cream with fresh fruit. Here again, the portion was large but the fruit was barely there. The waitress was charming and attentive. The restaurant is attached to a bar. I think the entire town was there tonight.

Quick and friendly service and a little out-of-the-way place. I had Seabass on top of Arizona with…read moreasparagus and micro greens, my husband had scallops. It's probably one of the best meals we've had on the trip to England and Scotland, can't give this place enough stars

There were three of us for dinner. The service was perfunctory. I have a hard time when plates are…read morescraped and stacked in front of me. Never sure if it is lack of training or management that doesn't care. Food was okay. I had a salad and asked for extra rocket so I'd have green on the plate. Wasn't too hungry so I added a scallop appetizer. It was swimming in butter. The only after dinner drinks they offered were different coffees with aperitifs. We asked for a shot of Bailey and they gave us a thimble full.

We had high expectations for this restaurant and they were not met. It took a long time for someone…read moreto come to our table to take our drink order. Before we even received our wine, someone else came to take our dinner order. I ordered the sea bass from the menu and my wife ordered the salmon. Both were overcooked. The bowl of steamed vegetables, however was quite good. When we wanted to pay the bill and leave, it took forever to get the waitress to come to out table. This could have been a nice night out. Instead, it was just average.

Excellent food and service. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Several people in our group ordered…read morethe fish and chips and many thought it was the best they had eaten In Scotland

What an amazing little place to stay. The view from the restaurant and our room was beautiful. The…read morefood and service were some of the best we experienced in Scotland. Sunset views from our room. Several times we were able to watch sea otters playing in the bay. Walk across the street and you will find an abundance of blackberries growing. We picked some every evening to enjoy a little snack for our sunset walks. The Glue Pot (the hotel bar) was a very cozy little place with friendly staff and locals.

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.

Some of the best Fish N Chips I've ever had! Tomato soup was…read moreperfect, and their version of Guinness was delicious. You can't beat the views and the landscape outside either! This place is absolutely amazing.

I had the venison with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Super yummy, and the beer here was…read morepoured expertly. Remarkable restaurant that is family friendly, but can also be enjoyed as a cozy romantic restaurant if seated properly. The service was prompt and the food came out FAST.

First time we came here we missed them by 5 min! So we made sure to come back when they opened the…read morenext day. This was too early as the catch of the day had not made it in yet and we were specifically wanting the crab sandwich. We came back after some of our other plans later that day. The line can be long but moved quickly. We secured our sandwich and headed back to our hotel to eat it. The seagulls can be a bit much so we didn't want to enjoy them at the tables they offer. The sandwich was incredible!! You could taste the freshness and the other ingredients didn't overwhelm the tasty crab! We would highly recommend coming here!!

Love this place on the water. Freshest seafood you'll find. Fair price and exceptional food.read more