I dined at EE-USK after exploring Oban last month. They came highly recommended by my tour guide. We did not have reservations, but there were ample seats when we dropped in for lunch. The interior is draped in contemporary decor, and there is scenic water views overlooking the harbor. The holiday lights set the mood. The food was delicious and the seafood was fresh. I had the mussels and sea bass. Both were perfectly cooked. I did not have dessert because they were out of the pudding that I wanted. I would definitely dine here again for good food and drinks. Hopefully the service would be warmer on my next visit. The staff was not welcoming when approached. read more

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Great, famous spot right on the Pier, serving up the freshest seafood you can imagine. The service is nuts -- multiple people taking responsibility for your orders and delivery of food. It's a very austere interior -- all glass -- but intentional for the lights out views of the working fishing harbor. Of course we had to have the oysters! They were very deep cups; meaty; and creamy, unlike any oyster I've had before. For American sensibilities, no cocktail sauce, or mignonette, which disappointed my husband, but I was fine with it. Lots of lemon is the Scottish way! We also had one of their specials, the lobster & langoustine cocktail, which, again for American sensibilities, was lobster & langoustine bits on lettuce, with a DELICIOUS rose dressing, not the meat in a martini glass with sauce.... Our dining partners had beautiful, plump mussels, which they shared and devoured; another had the open faced salmon, also scraped clean from the plate. We returned the next day for a reservation I'd made online, only to find we weren't on the list. Since reservations in Scotland are more than recommended, we asked for help from our desk agent, who said this happens at eeusk a good bit. So, please be sure to have an email confirmation, or simply call/stop in yourself to make your resy. Cheers! read more

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The food here sucks! The lobster was gross, it came all mushy, tastes like they blended it and threw it back in the lobster. The fish and chips were unimpressive and the tartar sauce was mediocre at best. I've had better muscles from a frozen box at Walmart. The best thing was water, which was barely served because the service was barely there. The servers didn't come check on us, we had to flag them down for sauces and water. Highly disappointing especially for the price. read more

Lovely location with beautiful views of the water, especially at sunset when we were there. Service was excellent. We had a mixup with our reservation and they seated us quickly anyhow, and server was very attentive. Only slight disappointment was the food. I figured that given that it seems to be a premier seafood restaurant in a place that should have access to excellent seafood, it should be awesome. It wasn't. It was fine. Scallops were quite tender but mornay sauce was kind of dull. My wife had the langostines, which were also fairly good but not fantastic. Overall it was good but not fantastic, which was a bit disappointing. I wouldn't be averse to returning but I also wouldn't be super excited. read more

This is a busy town, especially during the warmer months, so I would recommend making a reservation in advance if you'd like to come in to eat here. I tried to book, last minute, online but there was no availability. I called the restaurant to be sure and unfortunately, there were no bookings available. However, they do have a sunroom/atrium at the front of the restaurant that doesn't take reservations so if you're lucky enough, you may be able to pop in and get some good seafood, like we did. We arrived a little before 530pm (opening time) because I'm neurotic and wanted to be sure we were able to be sat, I get a bit crazy when I'm hungry. We were the second people sat and had a lovely view of the harbor while we had dinner. Our server was amazing, she was so funny and engaging. She had great recommendations, that seemed to be actually true and not just ones to drive the check average up. The food was good but not amazing. The seafood was fresh and presented well but the execution wasn't at the level for the price point. I agree that it's a bit pricey for what it is, but you are also paying for this amazing view, so remember that as well. read more

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Service was impeccable Make reservations easy to do online Place was very busy Food was excellent Scallops with mornay sauce Salmon with mornay sauce read more

Eeusk - View from second floor tables - Seafood Near Me - Oban, AGB

Came here with my wife and her family. Views are really nice, and we were excited to try it. Unfortunately was not great. The fish was basically just baked fish, very little sauce etc. nothing special at all. The lemon sole was good, but that was about it. Service was also just so so, staff were friendly but didn't seem very organized. We waited for a while for plates after our food came out, this is pretty basic to any restaurant... read more

Food was excellent , service definitely 5 star, ambiance family setting. I got the Haddock Chowder, Half Lobster and Chips. read more

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Stopped in for a little break while shopping. We enjoyed a dram or two and had the crab & langoustine cocktail appetizer. The views from the pier were beautiful. read more

Went to Eeusk when on vacation in Scotland. Lovely restaurant and heard such good things about it. However, I'm rather seafood restaurant spoiled. I've been to some wonderful places and I would consider this one just ok. There was nothing out of the ordinary here, prices were high - but that's the UK right now. Service was good. I think if you're from the UK or haven't had great seafood in awhile, or been to creative seafood restaurants, you'll be less critical of Eeusk than I am. read more

Open for at least an hour after other restaurants had closed. Great seafood, great service and upscale ambiance for a reasonable cost. Definitely recommend. read more

Excellent lunch in a picturesque little town of Oban. Had the seafood platter. Mussels were the most tender I have ever had. Everything else was deliciously prepared and served with a beautiful view. Could not have hoped for a better lunch. Trust me. read more

Our Rabbies tour guide was raving about the seafood in Oban and recommended Eeusk for lunch as he dropped us off right in front of the restaurant. It had been a long day and I was starving as we made our way over. I knew I wanted to splurge on this meal and it was one worth doing so! To start, my friend and I shared the Smoked Haddock Chowder (£5.95) and Taster Platter for two (£16.45). While the chowder tasted too floury with a potato texture, the taster platter was amazing. This came with two salmon and prawn parcels, two Thai fishcakes, and a humongous pile of local mussels. Everything on this plate was delicious and I was nearly full already from the mussels alone. Since it was a "treat yo' self" type of day, my friend and I also each ordered our own Seafood Platter (£22.95) for our main course. This platter contained two oysters, three langoustines, one cracked crab claw, smoked salmon, mussels and a scallop, served with salad and cocktail sauce. Everything was delicious and fresh once again, but I did not enjoy the hard work de-shelling most of the seafood. Nonetheless, I left super happy and satisfied with this meal. We did spent over an hour here, so if you're on a time constraint like we were, take note of that. Otherwise, make sure you order the mussels and oysters here --yum! Note: Only the first bread basket is complimentary. read more

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Seafood was a bit bland. Not a good value because it was pricey. The languoustines where supposed to have a salad, but had almost nothing. Not cheap. We left hungry. read more

A fantastic, albeit expensive, grand seafood platter. Everything was great, especially the half lobster (given that it was for 2 people and over 100 GBP, should have had a while lobster), the oysters and what seemed like never ending (yet excellent mussels). I also really enjoyed the smoked salmon, langoustines, crab claw and poached salmon. Only thing I found underwhelming was the fish cakes and dressed crab. Wish it was a whole lobster and would have been nice to include some sides (given the price) but still arguably the best seafood platter in the UK. read more

Eeusk - Grand Seafood Platter - Seafood Near Me - Oban, AGB

Best meal we had in Oban and a great wharf setting. Call for your reservation now! I saw several people turned away, disappointed. The skink soup was incredible, and I loved a fried appetizer with chili sauce. Entree was white fish that flakes to perfection and ( hallelujah) roasted potatoes instead of mediocre fries that everyone serves. A-plus read more

Second time at this restaurant within a couple of years. Living in the US, and visiting Oban, Scotland. I always have to make a pit stop for dinner. The fresh seafood that is delivered daily straight for the sea is a must to try. We were told that it does get pretty busy during the dinner hour. So reservations would be recommended. The restaurant is located right in the heart of Oban with a view of the sea and marina. There's the main seating area downstairs and an upstairs area. The menu of course serves plenty of seafood fresh from the sea. They do have daily special so be sure to check that out. If your hungry and wanting seafood, check out the large platter of seafood. It basically come with everything you can imagine. Half lobster, clams, oysters, mussels, salmon, shrimp, and so on. It's basically a seafood tower but all layer out on a platter. Don't get confused with the seafood platter as it's a smaller tray. Just looking around at everyone dishes makes you want to try it all. The service was nice and food was great. Heads up, first basket of bread is complimentary. There after, it's a fee. Also, I did noticed that it was a big attraction for tourists having their meals. But everyone seems to enjoy themselves. read more

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It has a great location with a beautiful view. Other than that, the food is mediocre. Service was a little less than mediocre. I'm cutting big slack to the trainee who (if I had to guess) was probably in her first week of training, but the trainer was not much more helpful. I would not recommend, nor would I go back. read more

Looking at the other reviews always makes you hesitate whether you should give it a try or not. But really it shouldn't stop you from experiencing and seeing it for yourself. My family and I actually quite enjoyed Eeusk and would certainly come again if we were in Oban. Coming on a Friday during lunch, it was quiet, only a handful of tables were filled and the service was quick. The ambiance was lovely and sitting right by the massive windows really gave it a nice feel of being right by the sea. The seafood here is fresh caught so it makes it all the more appealing to try. There's nothing better than fresh seafood in Scotland by the sea. Mussels and chips are a must. The mussels were so buttery and cooked to perfection! The chips however weren't anything that special and quite disappointingly small. My mum got a poached salmon with veg and chips which she quite liked. My dad got the king scallops with potato gratin and veg. The scallops were definitely king-sized for scallops. The haddock chowder was surprisingly good, despite what some reviews mentioned about it being watered-down, but it was super creamy and plenty of flavour. Definitely would recommend if you are in this charming town! read more

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Super delicious seafood. We all enjoyed it. Very good services.. Need to reserve in advance! read more

It is a bit pricey for what it is. The dishes are well prepared and decorated. The fried Brie is very good and paired nicely with strawberry preserves read more

Eeusk - Sea bass - Seafood Near Me - Oban, AGB

I will start by saying if I were grading their sticky toffee pudding alone it would be five stars. Hands down delightful and delicious, highly recommend that dessert! As for the rest, I will stick strictly to food as I am an American who has different expectations of service and I know we expect more in general. I got the chorizo and scallops. The chorizo was great but the scallops weren't cleaned well and had a funny taste and texture, would not recommend. I also had the smocked haddock soup which was watery and had little taste - the taste it did have was not good. Beautiful scenery while eating, great sticky toffee pudding, and the rest is sub par. read more

Eeusk - Chorizo and scallops - Seafood Near Me - Oban, AGB

Disappointed in the Asian scallop special. A large amount of a very heavy sauce on one scallop was overwhelming. Service was also disappointing. read more

Getting in here can be a bit of a challenge but it's worth it! And it's also a bit pricey but again - worth it! We had to wait a bit to get a table (no reservation) and they seated us in a little area upstairs that felt like someones living room; sofas and a table. There is no air conditioning here or anywhere I think in Oban! And here we were on a day in the mid 70's. But after a bit you acclimate and then you order the seafood. Yes yes yes for that seafood. I don't recall what I ordered (it was good though) but I was all over DH's seafood platter. I am now officially in love with smoked trout. I would go back in a minute if I could. Yum!!! read more

Eeusk - Love the smoked trout and the mussels. - Seafood Near Me - Oban, AGB

Husband went there 2X today to eat while on his vacation. First time he was approached and he was told they were getting ready to close until dinner at 5pm. Nice! Second time at 6PM. He was in line and approached by a manager and asking what he wanted. WTH! Told them he was wanting a table for one. He was told NO, just NO. Couldn't even suggest he sit at the bar for a meal, or ask him to wait a while. But just NO???? Worst experience ever! My husband has been there every time he goes to Scotland, where he gets the best seafood in Scotland. Well, at least he used to. Very disturbing. Worst experience he's had. Eeusk? Yuck! read more

The food here was really good. I had the mussels and chips, which I cannot recommend enough, and I thought to also be the best price for what I got. Others with me got the salmon molla, smoked salmon, fried brie, and seafood chowder. Everyone was quite happy with their dishes. Downside is it is quite expensive. A half lobster is 25£, and for the same thing plus crab legs and 6 langoustines in Islay we paid 20£. Also the service wasn't great. We had to go find the server to get napkins after our food arrived, the bread came much later after our meal, and water was sparse. read more

Terrific seafood restaurant, favorite place in Oban. The salmon trio is one of my favorite dishes.

So I can only vouch for the sea food platter as that's what we all took on our table... That was the only logical choice in a city that advertises itself as the sea food capital of Scotland. I don't know about the whole of Scotland, but it was definitely a great sea food city. The choice of the sea food platter was a great one. We got this huge platter for two people, with scallops, fish cakes, langoustine, lobster, crab, oysters, mussels, etc... For the quantity: you should be more than fine :-) For the quality: you're in a harbour... what do you expect? Well it was amazingly fresh, and simply delicious. For the service: nice service, simple, efficient and friendly. For the location: easy to find: follow the red roofs on the harbour. I got a bit afraid in the beginning as I though i was going to one of the tourist traps. Just remember what I wrote above: clearly not a tourist trap. Nothing to add except that if I ever go through Oban again, I'll out this place on the to-do list again! read more

Eeusk - Seafood platter, lobster, langoustine, coquille, mussels, oysters, salmon, smoked salmon, ... - Seafood Near Me - Oban, AGB

Our family visiting Oban post-Christmas, and we had wonderful seafood meals here on December 28. Mussels freshly caught that day, super-sweet. The food was outstanding, and the service was personable. A great experience, and a good location. read more

What a pleasant surprise! What looks like a casual seafood restaurant down on the docks- is actually a more upscale seafood restaurant once you pull open the door. Located on the pier, ee'usk has a wonderful menu and wine list that should satisfy anyone. I called for a reservation (you should make one as they get very busy and may not be able to accommodate you after 7pm) and they were able to get me and my party in for a window (bay view) seat at exactly the time we wanted! Yay! We walked over to the restaurant and were warmly greeted . They even graciously accommodated the two extra guests that had joined our group. The menu consists of the "fresh catch of the day" as well as their everyday menu which is chock full of seafood specialties both as starters and entrees. I went with the turbot special of the day as my entree and the lobster cocktail for my appetizer. Others had the sea bass, the trout as well as the Dover sole and scallops. All of the food came up quickly and was delicious! We had saved some room to try their sticky toffee pudding as it had been recommended to us. It was as good as they said it was and went on our list of the top two puddings we had had during our visit. The only challenge we had was in trying to get our bill. We had to flag down our server a couple of times before she brought the bill over. Not a big problem for us- but we knew they needed to turn our table as they mentioned it to me when I made the reservation. Know before you go that this is not a cheap evening out . . .but it is well worth the money. Our average tab with drinks, appetizer and dinner was about £40. All in all a fine choice for a great evening out in Oban. read more

Oban is a breathtaking fishing town in the west coat of Scotland. I made a mental note to live here one day when hubby and I first pulled up. I yelped for a nearby seafood restaurant and the first hit with the best reviews turned out to be Eeusk (which is Gaelic for fish!) We made a reservation and walked upstairs to be seated. We ordered oysters, halibut, turbot, scallops, and seabass. Everything was fresh, but I did find that certain fish stood out over others. WHEN i move to Oban, I will be looking forward to try something else on the menu. The crowd was generally older and preppy, blending in was out of the question. =) read more

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Great place for dinner! The food was really good, service was fast, and the location is nice. I felt a bit rushed overall but I really can't complain about anything! read more

Very Nice location on Oban North Pier, friendly and very good service, excellent seafood, all in all, a perfect evening

It is painful to write this review. We've been here a hour and 10 minutes. Still waiting for our dessert. We had a very bland cream of haddock soup and waited 35 minutes and had to ask for our main course. The sea bass fish and chips was disappointing, very soft. The chips were little potato cubes that were overcooked. After another 30 minutes we asked for our dessert. We couldn't get our bill and finally walked to the register. In total we spent 1 hour and 30 minutes to get a very mediocre meal. This place is busy and they are totally disorganized. Two other places were recommended and I wish we had gone elsewhere. read more

Not great. Although this place has nice views and friendly service, the food was moderate at best. Try Coast or Cuan Mor when in Oban, which are both very good. read more

Saddens me to give them this as alot about the experience was great. So Saturday in Oban and 4 little yelpers on a day out got here as they opened. Promptly seated we took in the views as reviewed the menu. After some discussion David.M and I agreed to share some oysters and both chose the surf and turf for main. Owen.C went for the deep fried brie and then the trio of salmon - further adding to speculation he is a girl in disguise. Caz joined the men in the surf and turf! The steak was stunning, fillet of beef cooked rare as well as I could have hoped. The lobster however - for £30 I was looking for a half in shell lobster adorning my steak, what I got was a few hacked up pieces on my steak really as a garnish. The sides, the chips were in fact soem Aunt Bessie style potato chunks that tasted horrendous and the beans straight out of the 1970's tied with a chive were microwaved. When the meal was brought to me I flagged to the waitress I wasnt happy with the lobster, she said she would get the manager. Next thing we were being ignored and avoided by every waitress in the place. Only when we finished the meal did a waitress come back and only to clear our plates - not veen a cursory how was it? I again asked to speak to the manager, when he came over he seemed to be doing his best to antagonise me. Not sure where this guy trained but he should go back and ask for a refund. Leabing on the table with both hands halfway across Owen and Caz he proceeded to suggest I didnt know what I was talking about, that perhaps id never had lobster before, that well the 'regulars never complain' these local regulars seemingly being the tourists coming on/off the your buses that pull up at the door. After then arguing with Dave and myself he agreed to comp the beers we have - he then changed his mind and said he wouldnt charge us for the lobster and then when the bill came he had added another entire meal to the bill, did he think we wouldnt notice?? Its a real shame as there are some great aspects to this place but till the management changes it wont be my first choice if im back in Oban. read more

We visited this restaurant twice and unable to be seated, the second time with a reservation booked by email. The place was overwhelmed with customers and we felt like the hostess didn't really care if we were seated or not. We went to fish restaurant down the road, served immediately and had a great meal, no booking at all. I am not going back, 2 strikes and out. My advice is to go elsewhere, unless it's not busy, and they act like they want you as a customer. read more

On a stormy Saturday night, with a howling wind, star speckled sky and roaring sea, my boyfriend and I ventured to this lovely wee fish restaurant in Oban. Firstly, if you don't like seafood then it's probably best you go elsewhere! If you like or love seafood and can think of nothing more heavenly than a few oysters followed by prawns, salmon and haddock, then this is the place for you. The restaurant is cosy, with huge glass windows, candles and a modern feel to the decor. The staff are warm, friendly and attentive without being overbearing! I had an oyster to start which was gooey and salty in the best way possible! I then opted for the surf & turf. OH MY WORD. This was the best I've ever had! The fillet steak (medium) was juicy and covered in a beautiful garlic butter sauce. The steak was crowned with soft, moist lobster that tasted so fresh and served with thick cut chips. Yes- I almost licked the plate! I shared a chocolate shot & scoop of vanilla ice cream with the boyfriend and it was so indulgent but definitely a step too far for my stomach! To drink, I had a glass of white wine which was delicious! I thoroughly recommend this braw fish restaurant to all the seafood lovers- I will be back! Ps. Good value for money- a little pricier than most places but the quality of food was exceptional. read more

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Ee-Usk serves us as-fresh-as-it-gets seafood, much of it caught right in Oban and all of it sourced from the area. We started with the bowl of mussels, all of which was plump and fresh, really well cooked. For mains, we ordered the monkfish scampi -- which to our surprise was essentially monkfish fish and chips -- and the dressed crab. Everything was fresh and tasty, the crab was stuffed with meat, and even the chips were good -- lightly and crispy and just a little salty. For dessert, we rounded out with the Bailey's bread pudding, which was sinfully sweet and moist. All told, we paid around 45 GBP, and enjoyed a great waterside view as well. read more

I was really delighted by the food and service at EE-Usk. We got reservations for two only a couple of hours ahead of time. Good thing, too - it was packed by the time we left around 7:30, and in January! My main dish were the Thai fish cakes - I loved them! The waitress made excellent wine recommendations as they have a lot to choose from. We got a cheese plate to end our meals which included a charcoal cheddar you must try! Fresh, beautiful seafood cooked and served with love -thanks! read more