Unlikely location sort of behind a trailer park. The Blue Door is made further unlikely by its…read morefare; hamburgers, shakes and espresso. The atmosphere is sort of resort casual with picnic tables and vinyl polka dot table clothes. The bathrooms were old, but clean. The place overlooks the ocean, but takes almost no advantage of this fact. The service seemed to be all friendly, well-trained young people, perfect with the casual atmosphere. The beef was better than anything we would have the right to expect, local, Scottish, butchered down the road. Toasted buns seemed just right, as did the chips, hot and not greasy. Since coffeehouses are not a thing in town, this seems a great place to relax for coffee, until the need for a burger arises. Pro tip: you need to park in the correct place.

Excellent American-style diner at the very tip of Scotland!…read more We not only ate here but we also camped at the accompanying camping park. The owner was lovely and very accommodating. We had breakfast here, I had the Floridian and my partner had the Sampler. The crispy bacon is awesome and the whole meal was delicious. But by far the best thing of all was the Pumpkin Pie Milkshake!! Screw Starbucks and their lattés, this shake was AMAZING!!! I'm sure the actual pie is just as good! Will definitely return if I'm ever in Thurso. Thanks, from the 2 Australians who were dumb enough to camp in a tent in the middle of October :D

5 Stars for their limited menu which meant they were able to cook a few things perfectly and have…read more quick service. Instead of doing too much and end up having a bunch of average/poor food with slow service. Our tour bus dropped us off here for lunch just before heading off the see the Cliffs of Moher. All I want to say is that to ME, O'Connor's was a better attraction for me than a piece of rock next to the ocean (I have no idea what the bid deal is). Our table had their Seafood Chowder, Banger's & Mash And the Fish & Chips. Everything was very flavorful and fresh. Maybe it's because I'm American, but here, we have to pay at least 3 times the cost in order to get food that taste this fresh, otherwise it's most likely processed and have God knows what in it. The ordering process was also very simple, walk in, get a menu & table, remember your table number, walk up to the bar and tell them what you want and your table number, pay (and grab your drink if you ordered one), go sit down and in about 5 minutes your food is there. Fast, resonable priced, good AND Fresh. Couldn't ask for more. Ireland has truly been a very budget friendly country to visit

Among the greatest of all Irish pubs. Founded in 1832,the pub sits along the coast of County…read moreClare, Ireland with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop and the Cliffs of Moher just minutes away. Go inside, grab a pint of Guinness and wait for the trad music to start. Order some tasty mussels and soda bread and another pint of Guinness. You'll never want to leave, and once you do, you'll long to come back.

Ironically, we went to Cafe Bar to get away from pub food and ended up eating the best pub food we…read morehad in our entire visit to Scotland. You enter Cafe Bar through a small shop that opens up into a light and bright cafe with big windows overlooking the pier (and outdoor seating if you want). The menu is short and sweet - posted up on a blackboard at the front or on cards at the table. Service is attentive and friendly - interchangeable young women dressed in black, at least the two times we visited. Mostly they do sandwiches, pannis, wraps, soups, etc. but everything comes with a side of nice fresh greens or a fresh-made salsa. Ironically, they also had the best batter-fried fish I ate in Scotland - far better than any of the pub fish and chips I tried. The coating was thin and very crisp. The fish was fresh and moist. I confess I went back twice twice for the fish (with salad instead of chips). Between my husband and I during two visits we also tried soups and wraps and the fish. Everything was fresh and tasty. Also, don't forget to try the Orkney ale. Not sure if they're open evenings but the place is great for brunches, lunches and afternoon eats - we had a late Sunday lunch there at a time when it seemed that everybody else in town had closed their kitchens. Also they have a display case of nice looking cakes and pastries which we didn't try.

We arrived about 10 minutes before the kitchen was closing for the afternoon and boy were we happy…read morewith that. We ordered a fish and chips and it was big enough for us to share. One of the best fish and chips I've ever had. The service was amazing as well.

Food service and ambience is top notch just what you'd expect for a Scottish pub! Not big on space…read moreso fortunate when you do get a table

We stayed here for 4 nights in August and loved this place. The rooms were clean, the bed was…read morecomfortable, and the hotel was quiet. More importantly, the bathrooms had been updated recently, with a good shower and heated towel rack. My only complaint about the bathroom was that the hot water took a bit to heat up but it got plenty warm and had good water pressure. We also ate in the bar for lunch and at the restaurant for dinner. Both meals were excellent. The staff was very helpful, let us use left luggage when we arrived early and let us settle our bill the night before/gave us instructions for leaving our keys when we checked out very early. Location is convenient to buses at the visitor center and to the city center for shopping, sight seeing, and dining.

The shore provides some lovely rooms, a restaurant, a back bar and a bar open to the public. The…read morefood is always delicious, the staff friendly and everything is spotless. The bar is the only place in town where you can get a proper cocktail, which are always delicious. The interior is stylish, with leather sofas, a tv showing sports and a tempting display of bottles behind the bar. It is right by the harbour and open for lunch and dinner for food.

Great food in a small restaurant in the hotel. They have local beer, local beef burgers, with…read morehomemade Mac n cheese. The food was so good my family ate my portion of fish n chips. They have Orkney Islands Swannay Brewery locally brewed beer.

We've been here a couple of times before and quite honestly can't find a fault. Excellent food,…read moreservice and stunning location.

I guess people in this area don't use yelp because there should be hundreds of ratings for this…read moreplace. It was so good that it is worth a special trip to Orkney. The focus on local fresh food is complete with excellent seafood and unusual foods such as beremeal bread from flour made at a local mill for hundreds of years. The setting had a beautiful view of the water and the interior was decorated in a warm and inviting way. Everyone on the staff was very pleasant and the whole experience was memorable.

A right ol proper chippy. Yeah so it was raining really hard during the day when my homie and I…read morewent to John o'Groats and it was nice to go to the north coast VC then pop over here for some fish and chips. It was excellent, I just got the haddock, chips and mushy peas and I couldn't have been more satisfied. The chips were crispy, no seats for lingering, a great vibe and friendly staff they seemed to know the locals. If you are ever wandering through, pay them a visit.

An outstanding little hidey hole just off the main street in Thurso. Robin's is not just great…read morefood, but great variety. They have at least as many specials as they do regular menu items. When I went, monkfish and cod were specials for £8. So I did monkfish, one of my favorites. So tasty. 7 good sized morsels in there. Got my mushy peas in for a veggie, added some salt to taste and it's wonderful stuff. So many more choices on hand, and with Thurso being a tourist town, the staff happily accommodates people from all places. (The first night, I just showed up to ask questions. So glad I came back on day 2.) There's even a side alley with a couple of tables if you'd like to sit - covered to protected from the usual British weather. They've thought of everything. Absolutely recommend making this your Thurso stop.

Oh this place is a GEM. We are doing the NC500 and ended up here randomly and my mind was blown. I…read morehad Kiln Smoked Salmon and the slow braised shredded beef, my wife went for the sea bass and the salmon.

Newly opened restaurant, formally Le Bistro. Completely renovated and new menu. We had a wonderful…read moredining experience here tonight. Started with roasted root vegetable risotto to share. I had mussels in a creme sauce with bread. My partner had pan seared chicken breast with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Dessert was chocolate hazelnut dileche. Chef took the time to visit customers. It was really nice. Recommend this restaurant