We lucked into this place near the water. The food was delicious, and the hosts were warm, friendly, and hilarious!

We were here during the hour long stop of the Jacobite steam train experience. Since Mallaig is known for its fish and chips, we looked for a good place to get takeaway and The Cabin has the highest reviews! The place was packed for both dine in and takeout. Service was a little slow. We got the haddock and the langoustines. The haddock was excellent! Very thinly breaded so it didn't seem like the fried fish was bready and no fish. The haddock flavor itself was so fresh and yummy! The chips were good when warm but got soggy and papery after they got cold. We were not fans of langoustines as it was hard to eat them as a takeaway and compared to the haddock, their flavors were a little bland. Having said this, if you want fried fish and chips in Mallaig, The Cabin is the place to come to! read more

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Previously was The Cabin, now Crab and Creel! Excellent food and service. Beautiful back patio and lots of space. Wonderful selection of fresh fish of the day. Highly recommend. read more

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Cullen skink was amazing. We have had it all over Scotland. Marc was so friendly and fun ! All the staff were friendly. Do not miss this place . Cute little place! read more

This place was amazing!! My friend recommended it to us as she'd done it before, and we had just enough time to stop for lunch in Mallaig before taking the ferry to Skye. We beat the "Hogwarts Express" train just in time - we were the first to walk into the restaurant for lunch, but it was quickly filled up. The interior was super cozy, and all of the daily specials were written on a chalkboard. My husband and I ended up getting an appetizer and soup each - I got the Cullen skink soup and daily special prawn salad, while he got crab soup and mussels. I LOVED my soup - it was the perfect amount of smoky and creamy, and the texture and size of food (potatoes and Fish) was excellent. I also enjoyed the bread that came with the dishes. My salad wasn't what I was expecting - the prawns were dressed in a sweet dressing and served over a salad (yum - greens). My husband got the small mussel pot and my god it was huge! The portions were extremely filling especially for the price points. We had a perfect view looking out into the street and got to see some fun Harry Potter costumes (RIP we visited the day that Michael Gambon died). Our server was extremely nice and attentive - he checked on us just the right amount, and crushed working the floor for all tables of the cozy restaurant. So glad our friend recommended this place! read more

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When in Mallaig, this is your destination for seafood . Small, coZy, family-run restaurants who clearly love what they do. Each dish was perfection. We had lobster, Cullen skink, crab velvet, pork chops and mussels. Did I say mussels?? Absolutely the best! read more

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Stopped here after getting off the ferry from Skye and had the most incredible seafood meal. We shared the seafood platter and a bowl of the Cullen Skink between 2 adults and 1 child - it was so much food and everything was fresh and cook perfectly. Craig helped us pick out food and drinks and was so knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant is small and they don't take reservations and they seat their last table around 7p so get there early! We have had so much good food on our holiday but this was absolutely the best. Well off the beaten path but worth it! The sticky toffee pudding was also excellent! read more

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The best fish and chips you'll find in Mallaig! We were here for the train but wanted to get a bite to eat before we left and stumbled upon this gem. I definitely recommend the haddock battered with chips and it's the perfect size! Everything was so fresh and it was gone before we knew it. If you want something other than chips they also have new potatoes which are really good too. Craig the server was awesome, thank you! read more

This place was a gem in a tiny town w only 3-4 restaurants open at night. Our meal was perfectly cooked and the service was so wonderful! I wish we could go back another night!! read more

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We were looking for a quick lunch while the EV charged up after taking the ferry over from Isle of Skye. Knowing nothing of the area, we stumbled on this place and took a chance on it. What a find: clean, friendly, and excellent food. The velvet crab soup was showered with fresh herbs and was fantastic. We also took a chance on fried calamari, which can be admittedly be a risky proposition in an unknown establishment. Far from the usual greasy version you get many places, it was very lightly breaded and fried to a decidedly un-greasy deliciousness. The aioli was sharp and rich, and even the side salad served with it was fresh and flavorful with bell peppers and fennel threads. It was a quick stop, but I truly wish I we had been staying in the area, as everything other parties were having looked like something I would want to try; I could easily work through the menu. If only I didn't live 5000 miles away... read more

Lovely little restaurant specializing in seafood. We had the lentil soup (best version I've ever tasted), the Cullen skink soup and an order of perfectly breaded and fried calamari. We almost missed our tour bus (there is one server and one chef), but the meal was totally memorable and our server was great - giving us a container and utensils to take away our calamari when we realized how short on time we were! Make sure to leave at least 1-1/2 hours to enjoy the meal! read more

A nice little restaurant with tables close together and a congenial atmosphere. It was a bit busy but we enjoyed some good seafood here!

Has the most amazing mussels here and salmon fishcakes. The owners sat and chatted for awhile and we all shared travel stories. Left an impression on us of the delicious seafood as well as Mallaig friendliness and hospitality. read more

The best meal we had in Scotland! Fantastic. The mussels were amazing as was the Fish and chips. I only wish we could have stayed to have more meals here. A true find! read more