Review is for the Antlers restaurant in the first floor. Portree is a small town with lots of visitors so we were not able to get a reservation the day before. During lunch the next day we tried walking in and they had tables available so we felt lucky to try one of the higher reviewed dining establishments in Portree. Interior is larger than it seems with lots of dark wood furnishings and details, giving it a worn in but welcoming look. Staff was excellent and they thoughtfully took our order and the food came quickly. Battered haddock roll: this was stacked so high I'm not sure how you would normally eat it. I ended up turning it into two open-face sandwiches and giving half to the wife and kids. This one tasted the best but the roll was quite heavy and not enough salad and lettuce to balance it all out. Caesar Salad: we needed something "clean" to help all the heavy food we were eating and we ordered this with dressing in the side. Odd thing to bring it up, but way too much croutons, ham, and cheese and we would have been happier with more greens. Kids cheese burger and chips: I had a bite and the venison burger was bland and not seasoned well. The chips were good and I think we were in the mood for them because we ordered more as a side after trying some. read more

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I did not stay at the hotel, only had the food. The food lacks much flavor and portions were very small for the price. I had 6 scallops on my plate, and 3 of the 6 were actually larger scallops cut in half. So I actually had 3 sea scallops. By daughter and husband had the beef blade with no more than 2-3 oz of beef, and much of it grisly fat. The cabbage side was delicious. We all walked away hungry and went for more food at our hotel. We are not large people, these were just very small portions. Stay away read more

We stopped in for a late lunch. We were so hungry I forgot to take photos of our food. We ordered the fish sandwich and the venison burger. Both were prepared tasty and prepared well. The servers were very attentive. read more

The Portree Hotel - Lunch menu - Bars Near Me - Portree, HLD

Cool bar and great food! Waitstaff was super friendly. I tried the gnocchi and it was so good. It had pistachio, Jalepeno, and crispy kale. Sounded like an interesting combination, and flavors ending up going together really well! My husband had the fish and chips and enjoyed it. We also tried some beers. Overall a great experience! read more

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We got the Mac and cheese which was amazing!! We also got the venison burger it reigns supreme!!! The service was great our waiter was very friendly read more

Fish and chips were excellent but the burger was sad. The bun was cold and the patty apparently can only be served well done. Does it come from frozen? Also very small for the price. Recommend making a reservation as it does reach capacity. Rooms are small, bathroom and bed are clean, carpet is a little dirty. read more

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Fantastic restaurant. Venison Burger, chips and side salad were all delicious. The staff were so busy and yet very attentive. read more

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This is the 8th day of our trip, having already been to Edinburgh and Islay. This is BY FAR the best meal we have had! Very well seasoned and large portions. We would come back for a second night if we could get a reservation! read more

The Portree Hotel - roasted chicken with haggis stuffing with a side of carrots; the blade of beef with a side of roasted potatoes - Bars Near Me - Portree, HLD

Spent ten days traveling across Scotland and England and Antlers restaurant in The Portree Hotel had the best fish and chips of the trip. The fish was flaky but not dry and the batter was perfect. I'm not a fan of mushy peas, but theirs had a touch of mint blended in and I have been craving them since. We had a bit of a wait, our fault for not making reservations on a rainy Sunday evening but I would wait twice as long if needed. The food is worth it. read more

The blade of beef was amazing. I wanted to soak up every drop of gravy and eat every bite. The atmosphere is cozy and casual. We arrived early in the evening during a November day and were able to get a table without a reservation. My husband had the gnocchi. It was good but the beef was better. The place fills up even in the off season. read more

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For Antler's Bar & Grill: I was here back in March 2023 and most recently, mid-October 2023, and both times, I ordered the smoked haddock and potato chowder. It was my first foray into Scotland's Cullen skink and I was over the moon at how simple and delicious it was--it really hit the spot, especially on that blustery day in late winter. Service in March was nice. We were with a tour group so the staff were kept on their toes (especially since there had been a power outage and they'd just gotten electricity back). In October, the service was a bit lackluster, as we'd ordered a coffee, never received it, but it was still on the bill (it was removed without issue), and we couldn't flag down our waitress, or anyone else when we needed them. But that wasn't the end of the world. They looked busy. It was still a very tasty meal. If I ever make it back to Portree, I'll be sure to come here again but try something different. But the allure of that chowder . . . read more

The Portree Hotel - From October 2023 - Bars Near Me - Portree, HLD

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Located in the central square in Portree, Antlers is inside the Portree Hotel. They also own MacKenzie's Bakery across the square, home to delicious award winning shortbread. Assessing the lunch menu didn't have much by way of healthy options I opted for the mac & cheese that came with a side of ... chips. For all my skepticism it was a really good Mac and cheese and I did eat a few of the chips dipped in leftover cheese sauce. I noticed on the counter that they had some terrific looking squares available. They were from the bakery across the street that we had been to prior. Lol. Plenty of clean washroom stalls available. read more

The Portree Hotel - Photo is actually from the bakery (MacKenzie's) across the courtyard. Same treats served at the hotel. - Bars Near Me - Portree, HLD

This review is for the lodging. The staff are incredible. Very helpful and friendly. The hotel is very clean. The hotel has no lift/elevator had we known probably would not have reserved. There are 2 main flights of stairs, then another 2 sets to get to our room. The rooms have no air conditioning, a large window exposed to the sun. Our room was close to 85 degrees when we walked in. The hotel sits in the downtown area which is convenient yet noisy. The lovely pub across the street closes at 10pm which was great but early morning brings trash collection and other services along with noise. With no air conditioning we had to keep the window open. We were doomed. Overall a very unrestful stay. read more

Wow!! This is a late post from our trip back in September to the UK. It was our first time there and for a couple days we embarked on a tour to the Scottish Highlands. We stayed in Portree and were highly encouraged by our tour company to make reservations for dinner. Portree is a small town and the restaurants are busy if you don't reserve. I'm so glad we did! First off the service was amazing, we got there early but were able to hang around till our table was ready. They had some daily specials including the pan seared scallops so we decided to try that. It was so fresh and all the flavors and elements in the dish went so well together. The braised greens were cooked well and had a good flavor to it, not bland at all! For entrees we tried the lamb shoulder with haggis (when in Scotland, gotta try) and fish and chips. The lamb was cooked perfectly. The haggis tasted good but we learnt that it's not quite our thing and that's alright. The fish and chips were good, nothing spectacular about it but still good. Now the star dish of the night though, has to be the sticky toffee pudding. I think it came with ice cream and some miso caramel thing. It was the most moist and tastiest sticky toffee pudding we had on this trip and that I've had, ever (I can't say I've had plenty though). Other places we went to just didn't come close. So prepare for your sticky toffee pudding bar to be set real high. Overall a wonderful place to dine when in Portree. Fresh food and beautifully cooked, great flavors and awesome service. read more

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Note- The Antlers Restaurant in The Portree Hotel requires reservations. The decor and feel is nothing special, and almost bare, but the food makes up for it. The service was good, although slow to get your food and very slow to get your check. However, it seemed that Post Covid the severe lack of staff has made it difficult to maintain the same level of service. We had the: Smoked Haddock & Potato Chowder, it comes with a surprise- a Poached Egg in the center that adds to the creaminess of the dish Potato & Blue Cheese Salad -unusual take on a classic, but so delicious. Grilled Salmon - with leeks, Smoked Mussels (yum), Confit Tomatoes, Lemon Butter Sauce and Duck Fat Roast Potatoes (double yum). The specialty drink menu had many interesting things, but I enjoyed the Whiskey Sour, which was very lemony and foamy. The desserts that were coming out of the kitchen looked amazing, but sadly we had no room left as the portions are very generous, and the prices were very good for such good food. It definitely felt like a special meal. read more

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What an awesomely located hotel in Portree! We stayed in the Kehdra room which required walking up one flight of stairs. The room was great! Quite spacious with a desk, sitting area, bed, and large bathroom. The view from this room was looking over the town square, which was fun. Our interactions with the hotel staff (the person seated at the desk) weren't great. The first encounter was mid-afternoon. We had arrived to town at 2 pm and parked in the pay lot just across from the hotel. It has a 2 hr maximum. At 3.30 pm we went to the hotel to ask about other parking options before we ran out of time and were quite rudely told "that's why we tell you not to show up until 4 pm." Um....okay. We weren't told anything about not showing up until then but rather that check in was between 4 and 6. Anyway, there's a community center a block away with free parking. Wish we had known that, so now you know! Do a map search for Portree Community Centre. Definitely make reservations for the restaurant. If you don't use them it's no big deal to cancel, but if you don't make them and want to eat there you likely won't get a table. Two other interactions with the person at the front desk (2 different people in total) were also a bit rude and unwelcoming, which was unfortunate. Other than that, we liked the hotel and the restaurant! The service was a bit slow but the food was delicious. read more

Fish and chips- need I say more? Ambiance was full of neighborhood, corner bar kinda feel. Plus dogs!

This review is for the hotel's restaurant, Antlers Bar & Grill. I guess that it's relatively new, but it seemed to get decent business. Our Rabbie's tour stopped in Portree for lunch. Our guide pointed out several different dining options on our way into town, but my husband and I knew we'd be dining at Antlers, just based on the fact that they were one of the only ones that served traditional Scottish fare. We got a nice table next to the window, which mostly offered a great view of the street and the rain (mostly because the view was often blocked by taxis and vans). We each ordered a pint to start, of course, then decided on a few items. Starving as we were, we thought that having an appetizer and entree each was a brilliant idea! I went with the soup of the day, while my husband tried the Haggis Croquettes. For entrees, I went traditional with the Haggis, Neeps & Tatties, while the hubs ordered the Venison Meatloaf. Too. Much. Food. The soup was perfectly delicious, served with a couple slices of hearty bread. The meat and vegetables gave a nice bite to the sauciness of the soup base. My husband practically inhaled his croquettes and the dipping sauce that came with it. (The sauce was the same used in my Haggis main, and I must say it was very good.) I probably could've walked away from the table feeling perfectly satiated after the bowl of soup, but of course, I had ordered myself a plate of Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties, which put me way over my threshold. The haggis was full of flavor and paired well with the sauce. I love me some mashed potatoes - and the neeps were scrumptious as well - but it didn't take long for me to get tired of eating starch. My husband's meatloaf came with its own side of mashed potatoes and braised greens. He loved the flavor of the meat, which made him very happy (and full). The first girl that helped us out (drink orders) wasn't so great, but we finished out our meal with another, more experienced staff member, who made it a point to make us feel welcome and ask about our trip. read more

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We had a nice dinner here (Antlers, the hotel restaurant) while visiting Skye. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was hearty and tasty. The bartender had good recommendations for local gins and scotch they served. The sticky toffee pudding was excellent. read more

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For Antler's Bar & grill of Portree Hotel: Excellent -friendly, speedy & attentive service. Excellent food in generous servings! Crispy pork belly & loin, black pudding 17 good Honey glazed breast & confit loin 20 good Roast cod, smoked salmon, chanterelle mushrooms 18 very good Fish (haddock) & chips 14 very good Scallops w black pudding , apple Glendale salad 13 - Excellent! Smoked salmon creme fraiche 9 Smoked haddock chowder 7 Lamb stovies 5. Excellent! Braised vegetables 5 Sky red beer - red ale 5 Roasted apple frangiepan tart w vanilla custard 8 very good Sticky toffee pudding w vanilla ice cream 8 hot & cold delight read more

This is a nice hotel with a very friendly staff. Things to be aware of. It is in city center and the tour buses stop and idle there. It can be loud but earplugs are the fix. There is no air conditioning, but it was not needed while we where there. An open window worked fine. GET THE LARGER ROOM! We stayed one night in the smaller rooms and were miserable. A double bed and a very cramped space. Fortunately, we were able to book the available large deluxe room for our second night. Roomy, King size bed and VERY comfortable! We were in heaven once more. The included breakfasts for guests at the hotel were outstanding. Four stars for room two! read more

The Portree Hotel - Room two, the Kehdra. Very nice! - Bars Near Me - Portree, HLD

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Stumbling into Portree later on in the evening, it can be confusing to decide where to eat. There are half a dozen restaurants in the tiny town square that all look to serve similar food at similar price points. I think we were luckily to pick the Portree hotel, because the food was reasonably priced but absolutely delicious. We had split some appetizers and the sea bass plate, and it was really exceptional. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice place to sit down and have dinner. read more

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We had a short window for lunch and few venues were open. They took our order as soon as the restaurant was open for lunch and we had the best fish and chips dinner so far on this trip. The service was fast and efficient. read more

The Portree Hotel - Bars Near Me - Portree, HLD

Not a bad place to stay if you are fit. Loads of stairs to climb to get to the rooms, and no elevator, so if you have any sort of mobility problems this would not be a good choice. The location of the hotel is unbeatable, both in terms of Portree, as well as in terms of Skye as a whole. You are really at the center of everything. Service I have to break into two parts, the hotel and the restaurant. On the hotel side service is good, and the rooms--though very small--are kept very clean. The restaurant service is not that great. Not terrible, but enough of a problem to put a dent in the enjoyment of the meal. The service staff, for the most part, seems to be made up of teenagers--and with only one or two exceptions--they lack awareness, and are not terribly well trained. The food itself is pretty good at dinner and pretty mediocre at breakfast. read more

We did not stay at the hotel but we did eat in the restaurant. The decor of the restaurant is a little bland and sterile - light colored furniture, bright lights. Even the pub next door is hardly pub-like. Other than that.. Great meal. Service was good, better than usual. Food was excellent - my dad had soup and salad and I had meatloaf. All the food came out yummy. One thing to note - Portree, especially on weekends, books up far in advance for dining options. We ate at 5:30pm since no reservation was available anywhere after that when we arrived. Something to consider and take notice of. read more

Their smoked haddock and potato soup was the most wonderful thing I ate in Europe! It was delicious.

We stopped in here on a rainy day when we were extremely hungry to dine at the restaurant. The staff were pleasant & friendly & let us look at the menu before we decided if we wanted to stay (fussy child in tow) and we had our pick of tables as we thankfully beat a couple of tour buses! My husband & I both had a beef brisket sandwich was absolutely to die for. The beef was melt in your mouth soft & the coleslaw on it was a delightful surprise. Our daughter had a cheeseburger which she rated as the best burger ever. I want to know where they source their beef as it was fantastic! The only downside was the price of the soft drinks which bumped our bill up but I suppose that's hotel drink prices for you. read more

Pricey, but a nice basic hotel. Lovely staff, good food, again pricey, but so is Skye in general. Had a great 4 night stay and some lively breakfast with nice staff. I would return for sure! read more

Overpriced and bad food, with even worse service. Waited over an hour for food, and they messed up our order an astonishing 5 times, with the final result not even being very good. Save yourself time and money and make a reservation somewhere else. read more

Called in early evening and the restaurant was full but the bar had room. So glad we stayed to eat. Good attentive service, nice choice of draft beers, and really tasty food. Recommend the steak and ale pie and the fish and chips. Go early or reserve in busy times. Best food we had on Skye. read more

The food was quite nice, highly recommend to get the pork belly there! Expensive, but is within the average price range for Isle of Skye. However, the service was TERRIBLE. The bartender (a guy with a beard) was incredibly rude and ignored us when we walked in to grab a drink at the bad whilst we waited for a table. He was quite dismissive when we asked once if they forgot about us. Other than that, would recommend to go! read more