Known for the scene in Trainspotting. I took the ScotRail to see this place from Edinburgh then…read moreback to Glasgow. Once I was dropped off I had a little over a half hour look around and take photos. The restaurant at the station is only open during the summer time so it was closed when I went in mid February. There is also a youth hostel behind the restaurant which is about 15 minutes walk. One way trip from Edinburgh was roughly 40£. Definitely a unique place to visit and to get an idea of the Scottish natural landscape. If you enjoy nature, you'll love the train ride up.

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!

The food, service and ambiance-all amazing! The best skink…read moreever! Haddock, potatoes and leeks were perfect in a nicely flavored broth. Roasted salmon on fresh vegetables-- a definite winner! The various breads were delicious as well! If possible, go for lunch when you get loads of personal attention during an enjoyable and relaxing meal.

Stopped there and had a great dinner. The carrot with soup was wonderful, as was the burger. They…read morehave a special vegetarian plate for my friend, pasta and mushrooms that was also great. Good local beer and a small but decent selection of single malts. Very friendly people, but make a reservation as the place books up quickly and we saw people without turned away.

The front of house staff here were excellent-no complaints there. The food was hit and miss. The…read morefish & chips was solid, but the pork main course was under seasoned. The sauce essentially tasted like applesauce and really needed some acid to liven it up. Best part of the meal was the excellent sticky toffee pudding.

If you're an American missing chili in the UK, this is your place. I was surprised to see so many…read morechili dishes on the menu, and while I didn't try it my husband reported that it was fairly spicy. I had the fish and chips, which having tried the same dish over at the Geographer, I can't say they're the best in town, but it is a good gluten free option for those who need it. The fresh vegetables were also nice. We were seated upstairs in the restaurant but ordered draft beers from the bar downstairs. The restaurant waitresses regularly make the trek up and down to serve patrons, and I was very impressed by their speed and stamina. I was also impressed by the seating arrangement in the restaurant--it was a pretty efficient use of space while still feeing quite cozy. Still, be sure to book a table or arrive ahead of the rush, as this place fills up fast.

The ambience was very nice. The service was great. We just wanted to come in and have a drink and,…read moreafter being turned away from two other places because we only wanted drinks without ordering dinner, we were welcomed with open arms.

Great dinner - amazing location…read more We were staying in one of the self-catering apartments of this Hotel. Location is great - just sitting at the lovely and quiet Loch Awe. The first night we were a bit tired from the drive and didn't feel like cooking, so we visited the restaurant. It's nice and bright with great views of the Loch. Service was very friendly. We had the Goat's Cheese Salad (Grilled Goat's cheese served with roasted peppers, salad leaves, soda bread and raspberry balsamic dressing) and the Haggis Bon Bons (Crispy Haggis balls set on roasted tomato and chili chutney served with salad garnish) for a starter. Both equally good, but especially the Bon Bons were a pleasant surprise, good tasting Haggis! For the mains we had the Salmon with veggies and potatoes (daily special) and the Traditional Fish & Chips (haddock served in a beer batter served with chunky chips, peas and Tartar sauce). Both fish tasted very fresh and tender. Hot and crispy chips. With that we had a bottle of White wine, a Sauvignon Blanc Panul from the Lontué Valley, Chile. Fresh, fruity and crisp. Just 18£. We really had a great dinner. Good, fresh food for very fair prices, especially given the fantastic location. If you just come for dinner without staying here, the way back on the one-way street might be a bit dark. Luckily our way home was just a few steps :)

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The chicken tikka masala was great and they have massive toilet! I also enjoyed the cider and the…read moreview.

Ambiance and location: Good hang out place. There is even…read morean area with couches where you can order food and wait for your ferry or train- the restaurant is right beside the station. Food: I ordered their haloumi fries two days in a row! There were so so good! They come with a sweet chili sauce. Not many gluten-free options. I did have the quinoa salad and it did not disappoint! The piratish/sea decor might lead you to think there is lots of seafood- but not so many options. For seafood go right outside to the shack- affordable platters and mussels galore. This restaurant is more of a pub with Scottish/english options. They even have curry.

We didn't have enough time for a sit down lunch so we got a couple of sandwiches to takeaway. It…read morewas 2 slices of white bread with a slice of ham in the middle. That's it. When they bragged about making their sandwiches on site, I expected something more...my fault...it was okay for a quick bite at a quick stop along a tour. The staff were definitely very friendly and the cafeteria area and gift shop looked very nice; maybe if we'd had more time...just average for me this time...

We spent nine days in Scotland and hadn't yet had a British breakfast? How the hell did that…read morehappen? The more surprising thing is that this oversight hadn't even occurred to us until we sat down for lunch at the Bridge Cafe and saw that a couple of different breakfast plates were on option. It was not too late! I think we both went with the "Wee Yin," which was only £6 and came with an egg, meat (lorne sausage for me), bacon, a tattie scone, beans, and toast. I don't think I have a small appetite, but this was plenty. (The "Big Yin" adds additional good stuff for £2.5 more: haggis, black pudding, and mushrooms. I'd have to wait till the next morning to get some haggis and black pudding...) This was simple but hearty eating, and very satisfying at the midpoint of a drive from Skye back to the Edinburgh area. Spean Bridge is a charming little place, and this spotless cafe is colorful, has plenty of natural light, and a cheerful air to it. At one point, a couple of the young servers picked up instruments (acoustic guitar and accordion) just behind us, and I thought we were going to be subjected to acoustic jam versions of pop songs, just like those dreaded at a certain chain sandwich shop in the States. But this was pretty great, just an interlude of a couple of sprightly yet gentle instrumentals, and then they were back to their tables. Excellent spot.

This was the perfect lunch for a rainy day. We had a turkey sandwich and a pork sandwich - both…read moreexcellent. We had an Irn Bru, because Scotland, and cauliflower and broccoli soup. Service was very friendly. Strongly recommend!

Great spot for a hot meat roll. Had the roast beef and some amazing home made tomato soup. Prices…read moreare very reasonable and staff is super friendly. I'll be back for sure!

I happened by this place as our bus dropped my tour off nearby for a 1-hour lunch stop. I believe…read morethey are used to this, as they were kind enough to ask about how much time we had before they could promise to serve us. Throughout my time, the servers were very nice. I ordered the Cullen Skink, as it was a Scottish dish I had really wanted to try on my trip. It came out in a timely manner. I found it to be just fine. There were very tiny, sparse pieces of a darker fish. The potatoes in the soup were undercooked and uniform, leading me to believe they were canned. Overall, it was decent and warming enough. For my drink, I wanted to order a local gin & tonic. The server was helpful enough to make a gin recommendation.

Was able to get in around 5pm without a reservation, but as we were leaving there was a flurry of…read morepeople coming in. The atmosphere inside was relaxed. I got the seafood sampler as my main which came with mussels in a creamy white wine broth, smoked fish pate, fried fish, bread and sauce. Enjoyed the seafood, especially the mussels, though I would have preferred a nicer bread to soak up the broth and spread the pate onto. For dessert, I wanted to try the cranachan sundae, having never had cranachan. Inside was oats, berry compote, clotted cream (I think), ice cream and whipped cream. It was all excellent! My vegetarian friend enjoyed her veg burger. I felt the waitress was a little bit standoffish. Food came out in a reasonable timeframe.