It's a bit of a drive to nowhere, but well worth the effort. FANTASTIC seafood meal! We had fresh seafood all over Scotland, but this was by far the best. Service was excellent, setting was bright and simple, allowing us to focus on the food, not the noise. We had oysters and razor clams to start. Both were excellent, and the razor clams were HUGE! I had the Langoustine, and my wife had the Scallops, plus a side of broccolini and potatoes. Too much food, but that's on us, and it was all wonderful. Great selection of beers and wines. Absolutely loved this place, and so glad we made the drive. read more

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More expensive than I anticipated and for the style of restaurant it is. Our food was delicious though 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. read more

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After making reservations over a month ago, we were very excited to dine in at the Loch Leven Seafood 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. read more

The best seafood we've ever had. So fresh and delicious. Great ambiance and view of the water. Service staff were attentive and wonderful. Very impressed overall. Wish we lived here so we can come by all the time. read more

Lochleven Seafood Cafe - Warm seafood platter for two - Seafood Near Me - Fort William, HLD

We came out to Loch Leven for the Easter weekend. The weather was warm and mild and we took a table outside on a patio. Eating fresh seafood alfresco looking out onto the loch reflecting the soften golden colored hills and the evening sky was a special treat. The service we received was professional and super accommodating. We had a perfect family outing that late afternoon. The crowd seated inside was mostly couples and families. One must place a reservation well in advance to get a table here. Glencoe Valley attracts hoards of tourists and there are very few real restaurants in the area. Hotels offer decent selections, yet, it could be blunt and overpriced. Fresh food from scratch at the Lochleven Cafe was a great finale in a beautiful day we spent in Glencoe. The place is a local gem (location, food and service). read more

Lochleven Seafood Cafe - View from the patio. - Seafood Near Me - Fort William, HLD

Service here is shit. If you're a tourist don't come. Ordered quite a bit of food and after they brought the initial water and the food they never asked us again or checked on us. We drove out of the way through dark roads to get there to get treated terribly. Stay away!! read more

Lochleven Seafood Cafe - 25£ for 8 pieces! - Seafood Near Me - Fort William, HLD

Excellent seafood, great service in a nice, casual locale. A must if you are in the area.

There is nothing like dining on fresh seafood on the shores of Loch Leven especially when the restaurant is the Lochleven Seafood Café. This was by far the best seafood we had in our 16 day trip to Scotland. We loved this place so much we came back for lunch the next day. I don't know where to begin so I'll just say, Eat Everything and then finish it off with some of the best Sticky Toffee Pudding. read more

Lochleven Seafood Cafe - Cullen Skink was absolutely the most delicious soup I've ever had. - Seafood Near Me - Fort William, HLD

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We were hiking along the West Highland Way. It was our last stop before finishing our last leg of the hiking. After endless dishes of fish and chips and Haggis, I wanted to search for something scrumptious and great to remember about our hiking in Scotland. We found this place on yelp. It is recommended to make a reservation because the place is very popular, even on Monday night! I enjoyed the food very much. The service was very attentive, although they were very busy. The seafood was also very fresh. Strongly recommended! read more

Lochleven Seafood Cafe - Giant Scallops. - Seafood Near Me - Fort William, HLD

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** Overall Score: 3.69 (A-) ** Verdict: Outstanding -- highly recommended for anyone visiting the Glencoe area. [AMBIENCE] * Ambient Volume: A-. Relatively quiet. Conversation was possible even while speaking softly. * Decor and Lighting: B. It was possible to dine both indoors and alfresco. The room was simply decorated and did not seem pretentious; not quite what one would expect of a place of such standing, but we were engrossed in our food and the decor did not affect our enjoyment at all. Still, the decor could be improved. Lighting was bright but not overly harsh. * Cleanliness: A-. It was relatively clean, especially for a seafood restaurant. However I saw a couple of flies buzzing around -- not a good sign. [FOOD] * Deliciousness: A+. The seafood is a solid A. Two of us ordered a Shellfish Platter for one (£38.50), a large Roasted Scallops with Soy Dressing (£15.90), and Langoustines with Lemon & Mayonnaise (£8.95). The shellfish platter was fantastic -- everything you'd expect from a platter, absolutely delicious. The scallops had amazing texture, and the soy dressing complemented them perfectly. All the appropriate dressings were provided. * Freshness/Cleanliness: A+. The seafood was amazingly fresh. The oysters were fresh enough, but was not as nice as the other seafood. * Presentation: A. The seafood platter looked delightful. [SERVICE] * Attentiveness: A-. The waitress was prompt in taking our order, and took the initiative to fill our glasses, clear our dishes, etc. * Friendliness: A-. * Time to Order: A. Our food arrived promptly. [VALUE] * Portion Size: B+. The portions were relatively large -- the Shellfish Platter for one would almost be too much for one person to handle. * Prices: B+. On the pricey side, but one would expect to nothing less for such fine seafood. {Scoring Guide: A - Outstanding; B - Average; C - Below Average; D - Terrible} read more

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Scotland isn't really known for its great cuisine, but we had a great night at the Lochleven Seafood Cafe during our stay. The seafood is incredibly fresh, almost all of it is locally caught. The decor is unassuming and the service was good, if not a little awkward at times. We ordered the cullen skink, seafood chowder made with rice, and the pigeon breat salad as starters. The soup was very flavourful and the pigeon was tender and juicy. As our mains, we had the scallops and the clams. Very fresh and tasty. The price isn't bad for a seafood restaurant, even with the terrible exchange rate on the Canadian dollar right now. If ever your in the corner, this place is worth a visit. read more

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I was really disappointed here. The food was under seasoned and the service was seriously lacking. My table of four had to ask twice for my son's dinner to be brought out several minutes after the rest of us were served. I shared the "large" scallops with my husband, which was eight scallops. Total. Four each for £21. The shellfish said it was served with bread, but the bread was brought out immediately, before starters, and if we wanted more it was £3. We were starving, so we ordered more, but it never came. Finally, the smoked haddock pie was pie filling with a ufo of puffed pastry on top. Not worth the trip or price. read more

Ridiculously gorgeous and delicious food -- fun staff and great wine. A bit loud (we were seated near staff counter and the acoustics of the dining room aren't great) was only drawback. read more

Curry is fantastic!! Also have very fresh oysters and a lovely deli/fish market next door.

We enjoyed a fabulous meal of the freshest shellfish here, followed by excellent dessert. The tables and surroundings are a little casual for the prices but the staff are very attentive. I was a little disappointed that I couldn't order a glass of sparkling wine by the glass and the waitress's lack of wine knowledge, but enjoyed a beautiful glass of Gavi with my langoustines nonetheless. Definitely recommend and would love to return. read more

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The lady who took our order was very helpful and the food was wonderful, view was beautiful. Will recommend to friends and colleagues who are traveling through :) read more

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Have dined here many times and it is, in my opinion, the best seafood restaurant in Scotland in terms of quality, service and price. The seafood does not get any fresher as it is landed 70 yards away! Langoustines, crab, clams, lobster and local fish are all backed up with a fantastic wine list. Alison & her team are first class and do a fantastic job, unsure what to have? Simple, ask them for recommendations and they are happy to help. Even better is that you can buy seafood to take home, my last visit I didn't have time to stop for dinner so stopped and bought a heap of langoustines to take home, sublime! If on the West Coast make sure you stop here, you will not be disappointed. read more

Food was good, but the staff was not very nice - didn't serve water, didn't check in with us to see if we needed anything else, didn't come to clean the table and asked if we need dessert. Feel like they were purposely ignoring us for some reasons read more

Like many places we encountered in Scotland, this was low on ambience but decent on food and service. Not extraordinary, but a good meal.

A bit out of the way for tourists, but the best seafood and service I've had yet in Scotland! Loved the food and scenery.

Well worth the long drive off the beaten path. A lovely view, excellent waitstaff, and positively delicious food!

In our two-week vacation in Scotland, this restaurant was by far the gustatory highlight of the trip. We loved it so much we came back the very next day for more. Some of the best raw oysters we've had anywhere in the world, and the best langoustines EVER. Wonderful staff and a breathtaking view outside. Don't miss it if you're in the area! read more