Need a reservation as they are popular! They were able to fit my table for one in with 24hrs…read morenotice. Located just north of the Port Charlotte Hotel, this spot is right on the coast, perfectly situated for a lovely seafood meal. Had the seafood platter for one, massive crab claws, a pile of fresh sweet langoustine and savory scallops, added 4 cool fresh oysters from the Islay oyster company. Heaven with a glass of wine. Dessert was a staff favorite, Nutella cheesecake with double cream. Roll me out now... highly recommend trying to get in here. Prices are what you'd expect for such fresh seafood and great service. Worth every penny.

Good food yes. Beware of the seafood platter for 2. We are confused why most other dishes on the…read moremenu are priced at 15-20 and this was 135 (170 usd). Nothing in the meal justified the price. Biggest disappointment of our week in Islay.

If you're out on the 'whisky trail' on Islay, this is a fantastic and convenient stop! Located just…read morea short drive from both the Laphroaig and Lagavulin distilleries, it's the perfect place to refuel between tastings. What truly sets this place apart is the incredibly diverse menu. Our group had varied tastes, and everyone found exactly what they wanted--from traditional Scottish cuisine (haggis, steak pie, etc.) to classics like pizzas and calzones, all the way to a good selection of curries. It genuinely offers something for every craving. The staff was excellent, friendly, and very accommodating of our requests. The seating was comfortable and spacious, making it a relaxing break. Highly recommend this spot for a great meal and an easy transition between distillery visits

Can I just say - BEST seafood restaurant in ALL of Islay?!…read more I've had my fair share of amazing European dishes over the past week, but Sea Salt, by far, was one of my favorites during this trip and all of Scotland. It's a small restaurant with limited seating, so be sure to make your reservation ahead of time. Takeout options are available if you don't have one. We've been trying out numerous types of wine this entire trip, with the latest here being a Spanish white wine, called Albariño or something close to that. This type of white wine was a little drier than the French white wines I've tried, but still I liked it. At the same time, though, I saw no difference in taste. One menu item that caught my eye was their haggis and black pudding pizza, which I found to be a little on the odd side, but I did not order that type of dish. I was focused more on their seafood selections than their pizza. I had the Islay Scallops and the Smoked Haddock Risotto, in which this was my first time trying out Risotto. While I finished the scallops, the Risotto was so ridiculously large that I could not for the life of me finish it. My mom had some sort of lobster dish (I forgot the name), which also she could not finish. According to her, who has been following a mostly vegetarian diet over the past several months, she does not like to "eat anything that has a face on it". My dad, I believe, had the Rigatoni a la Trimavera in Tomato Sauce and Parmesan, where he told me it was like Risotto but inside of a meatball. To end our meal, my mom ordered their bread pudding for dessert. While this looked yummy, I did not try to eat it as I was too full. I was already in a food coma at this point and I told my parents not to pressure me into trying it. Still, it looked really good! If I wasn't full from the Risotto and the scallops already, I would've definitely tried a bite of the bread pudding. Whether if it's your first time in Islay or you've been here before, Sea Salt is a definite must try!

The best seafood restaurant in the area, in my humble opinion: and what a view! The menu itself is…read morefantastic but it was the specials that caught my and my boyfriend's attention: Sound of Jura lobster, and Sound of Jura crab is what we ended up going for. We finished the meal with some delicious drambuie creme brulee, although it was hard to choose what to go for considering the creativity and extent of the dessert menu. I was driving, but my other half sampled the craft beer which got a big thumbs up. This is definitely a gem worth seeking out.

The Tayvallich Inn serves the best fish and chips in the world! The setting in the corner of the…read morebay has to be seen to be believed, this is one of those hidden gems which you must experience - just not all of you, I don't want to spoil it!

Really good food here. Overlooking the westernmost point of the man-made Crinan Canal (Scotland's…read moremost beautiful shortcut) is this Michelin Guide recommended seafood led restaurant and bar situated within the Crinan Hotel. I had the fish and chips which was enormous and very very good. My baby son and dog were well accommodated too. Didn't expect hem to have cask ale but the Jarl from locally brewed Fyne ales was top notch. Definitely recommended for a drink or a bite to eat. Edit: forgot to add that the chips were amazing. Real Belgian style crispy chips but fluffy inside. Garlic mayo is amazing too.

Amazing freshly landed langoustines daily at 4.30pm,lobsters best fish and chips and amazing views…read morefrom this friendly seafood bar ,veggies and meat eaters will also be happy here,and doggies are welcome on a short lead.