The setting is absolutely fabulous, the food delicious and the service very friendly. An absolute…read moremust on a nice day

This little spot off the beaten path near the ferry is an absolute must! While heading over to the…read moreferry, we were looking for a place to have lunch and nothing seemed to be open. Came across this and was a little skeptical on the location alone, but it showed open so we went for it and boy was it worth it! Driving out to a castle ruin, the cabin is just off the water looking to the west with free-air tables and farm next to. All the seafood is freshly caught and prepared to order, and absolutely amazing. When in Scotland, mussels are an absolute must! We had the full seafood platter plus the mussels and we all wanted to eat more and more. If we didn't have to catch the ferry to Islay, we could have easily stayed for a second helping and enjoyed the view and laid back atmosphere. The staff is friendly and wonderful and it's just a picturesque place to eat.

This is our second time in Oban. We love this town! One of the must go to spots is The Original…read moreGreen Shack! Today it was lunch. A smoked salmon sandwich, four oysters (on the half shell of course) and an order of mussels Add a coke, and it was under £20. That's a bargain. Especially with how many mussels you get! The mussels are done in butter, white wine and garlic. How is that wrong? (It ain't!). The oysters on the half shell come with lemon and there is Tabasco on the table. All you need right there. Perfect lunch. Freshest of fresh seafood. One. Annie do wrong eating here. The is a monster selection too. Lobster, crab, langoustines, squid and on and on. All fantastic!

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.

If you are passing through the picturesque village of Luss in Lock Lomond, I recommend stopping by…read moreLuss Seafood Bar. Our lovely lunch was filled with delights: +champers & oysters to start, not bad for a Monday +dreamy menu - I wanted everything +raw bar +smokehouse next door +Luss General Store inside with unique things to bring home +Luss Wee Shop in the car park They had me at "wee shop"! I'm hooked.

This is very over rated and the hype is not worth it. They are in a new location sharing anther…read morerestaurant. But it was touted as some great seafood and was very sub-par. The atmosphere is hot and stuffy. Service was good and friendly. The menu was good just most of the food was marginal. Was really looking forward to a special night out but this was not it.

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!

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.

After making reservations over a month ago, we were very excited to dine in at the Loch Leven…read moreSeafood Cafe. Location is great with views of the Loch and surrounding mountains. Our initial young waitress was very attentive and graceful throughout our dinner. Unfortunately the restaurant was out of the main courses we desired, so we both opted for medium-rare Ribeye steaks. My partner received a proper medium rare steak, while I received a steak that was medium well to well done throughout most of the steak. A small portion of the steak was medium. Ultimately the steak was unevenly and over-cooked. Confusing, since the other steak we ordered at the same time was perfectly cooked. I dreadfully had to send a steak back to the kitchen for the first time in as long as I can remember. Our young waitress was very understanding and seemed to agree when I showed her the difference between the two steaks, and said no problem we will re-cook it for you. A little while later, an older waitress came back to the table with my original steak, who expressed that the owner/chef was currently present in the kitchen, reviewed (and perhaps cooked the steak?) and disagreed that the steak was perfectly medium-rare. I was obviously shocked at this point given we had an actual medium rare steak on our table to compare it to, and the difference was obvious for anyone with normal vision and proper cooking experience. She cut into the thickest part of the steak to show me, and what was shown was medium at best, and ignored all of the overcooked rest of the steak I had cut into previously without taking a single bite. This is where things turn truly awry, disappointing, and unprofessional. The older waitress suggested I must not understand what medium rare is in the UK, since I am American. Very condescending. I had previously also received a bit of an attitude from her when asking if they had a wine pairing for the steak (they didn't), which is common when you have a £30+ ribeye on the menu. I immediately corrected her saying that I do understand proper doneness of meat (both of us have restaurant experience and are avid cooks) and it's actually a universal standard, and this was the most overcooked steak I received in the past month I had been fine dining across Scotland. I was given the option to order something else since the chef was not up to preparing a new steak, but I politely declined to order anything additional after feeling so disrespected and seriously questioning the capability of the chef at this point. I chose to split the proper medium rare steak we did receive, and finished off our evening. The steak we did eat was just average for the price. Fortunately the co-op down the street was still open and we were able to prepare an equally adequate meal at home. The fact that the owner/chef at no point came out to discuss the issue was very disappointing and lack of accountability was a bit baffling. In the end, I was rightfully not charged for the steak on the final bill, but this was easily our worst dining experience across a month of dining all over Scotland, both Michelin-starred and more low-key restaurants. I've had nothing but extremely kind service in the whole of Scotland except this establishment, and it appears this sentiment is expressed in other recent reviews. I would suggest to skip this one and consider other great options in the area with more capable cooking staff.

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

A squat lobster is - apparently, I've haven't tried one yet - really a type of crab found around…read morethe West coast of Scotland. This particular Squat Lobster is a "chippie" housed in an old shelter for Victorian cab drivers. It is situated on the Green close to the ferry terminal in Rothesey, so is convenient for grabbing a quick bite while waiting for your ferry. It is renowned for it's 'fish supper' and I can confirm it delivers a fabulously cooked piece of haddock with a truly light and crispy batter coating. And very welcome it was too after a day riding around the Isle of Bute.

just finished a most excellent fresh haddock fish supper. Service was fast and friendly. Shrimp and…read moreSquat Lobster should be available Friday and Saturday ( depends on local availability) so I will definitely be returning to sample what I am sure will be excellent take out. Great Chippie.

The freshest seafood ever! I mean, seriously. Most everything on the menu is caught in Loch Fyne…read more The OYSTERS are to die for. We were unable to get a booking Saturday as they were completely booked out days in advance. We decided to get takeaway oysters and smoked salmon, and ate them outside on the picnic tables. Wellllllll the oysters were so good we asked to book lunch the next day. They fortunately had an opening. We came back today and were blown away by the selection and the quality of the food. Again we had 6 fresh oysters, and also the hand dived Shetland scallops with the a black pudding on the side (it is Scottish sausage and I don't eat meat, but the husband does). We also indulged in the Loch Fyne Langoustines. I enjoyed a glass of extra brut Cremant BdB from France. Nice and dry bubbly. Hoooo weeee that was a great lunch! Everything came out quickly and was a nice presentation. The langoustines were served with a side of garlic butter and chips (fries). The food we selected was perfect for two people. If you are in Scotland and you like seafood, make sure to put this place on your list. Best oysters I've ever had. They also have a very nice deli attached with some local gifts. The fresh fish looks amazing. They also sell some snacks like fresh cheese and those oat crackers that are so good.

Came back here after many many years. Really enjoyed it the first time around…read more We did come on a day when the restaurant itself was closed, but the shop open - we did know that, but thought the surely sell oysters in the shop as well. And they did. Got a salmon sandwich and half-a dozen oysters. Took a seat outside on one of the many tables. Dogs are welcome outside. The salmon was of great quality and the Oysters as excellent as we remembered. Good sized, smooth....creamy. Since we bought them in the shop we had to open them ourselves, but it was manageable. Since the salmon was so delicious we bought to whole packs of them, another 6x oysters, some cheese and black garlic paste. There are other seafood items for sale, cheeses, jams and much more. Staff was friendly and helpful. Toilets in the shop as well. Even though the restaurant was closed, the place was really busy. But the parking lot is huge, so that's no problem. Surely we'll be back when we're in the area next time.

A busy spot, and for good reason! We were greeted and luckily seated right away! It was a fairly…read morebusy night with lots of large groups. It had a nice view of the ocean, big windows to look out. We started with drinks and two appetizers. The salmon started was the better of the two but the croquettes were still good. We both ended up getting the grilled haddock which was out of this world!! The cheesy mash it came with blended so well with the dish! The drinks were also very tasty, our favorite being the "meOban"

Excellent seafood with mediocre service…read more Our party of 6 agreed we all loved our dinners. I had the fish and chips which were fantastic. Tasted very fresh with a nice light batter. They also had them available as Gluten Free for one our guests which was great. My husband had the mussels and he said they were the best that he has ever had! I finished with the sticky toffee pudding which was a perfect ending to the meal. It was large enough for 2 people to share. The ambiance was nice even though the restaurant was empty (March). We were a bit surprised that the service was so lackluster and inattentive since they were not busy. Luckily, the food made up for that.