Masses of people come out to hike--or as I should be saying since this is the UK, walk--the…read moreQuiraing, but unless you bring you own food in, there are hardly any restaurants or cafes to sit down for a meal within miles. Among the few is the Kilmartin. It's a modest and plain cafe that's connected to the community center in Staffin. I wouldn't say it qualifies as four-star dining, but given the lack of choices, it got the job done and we were happy to have it available after our Quiraing adventure. We had lunch plates with sandwiches (smoked salmon for me), salad, and chips. Pretty basic, but everything seemed fresh. The cafe has giant picture windows that provides plentiful natural light, but given the generally spectacular and even surreal scenery on the Trotternish Peninsula, the views here are merely pleasant. Call it 3.5 stars

Words cannot describe what an amazing lunch my friend and I had after hiking the Olde Man of Storr…read more The fish and chips was brilliant with a lovely tarter sauce, and my friends sandwich was terrifically cheese and meaty. It was the French fries though that were the absolute BOMB. The server said they were triple cooked? All I know is they were thick and big and crispy yet had potato still inside and a great fried potato flavor. Perfect! Great service, comfortable decor. All in all brilliant.

Nice gallery with artists there and available. A pleasant roadside spot to stretch with easy…read moreparking available. In the heart of what seems to have quickly become a quite hoity toity enclave

My brothers and I were hoping to find some locally made souvenirs during our trip in Scotland…read more While we were on Skye we came across a booklet of local artists, saw Ellishadder Gallery's page, and decided to drive there en route to a hike we had planned up north. This business is operated out of the artist's beautiful home. She has a studio where she displays her work (pillows, blankets, etc) and the loom she uses to weave these. She also runs a cafe from her home. When we arrived she showed us how the loom works, and my brothers both ordered coffees (and were pleased that she brought out two french presses instead of the instant coffee they'd been getting everywhere else in Scotland). I ended up buying a pillow from her and my brother got a blanket. If you bought something similar in the states the pricing would be very comparable. We stuck around and chatted with Maggie (owner and operator) for awhile. It's a little off the beaten path, we were the only ones there at the time. It was a great stop and I'm really glad we dropped by.

If you have the privilege to be on the Isle of Skye, stop by this sweet, tiny, cafe. Inside is only…read morea counter and a mini gift shop. The owner makes a lovely latte, that pairs well with a baked item. My friend and I shared one of their incredible brownies, studded with chocolate chips and dusted with powered sugar. The views cannot be beat.

What a pleasant visit to this cafe. We were cold and exhausted from our hike and we passed this…read moreplace and stopped. So amazing. Very cozy and great fresh baked cakes with lots of drink options. The view is stunning. Sit by the window and you wont need anything else! Good coffee and view! Parking is small- only room for 5 parking spots!

This is recommendations from our host. Own of the best meals I had in Skye. It opens 11-9pm and…read moreseafood is very fresh. We tried scallops and langoustines (I ordered two: garlic and sweet chili sauce). Scallops were very fresh and soft. Sweet chili sauce langoustines were very tasteful. Loved all!

This is a nice stop before or after seeing the Faery Glenn because I think it's the closest, but…read morethe food is just okay. I was neither disappointed nor impressed. They have outdoor tables which is awesome on a nice day. Desserts and vanilla soft serve too.

Small menu covers good ground in terms of the dietary spectrum, and the service is very friendly…read moreand reasonably quick for a cook-to-order operation with only one person manning the truck :) I had the veggie haggis on a roll, which was delicious, although I must confess to not knowing anything about what real haggis would taste like. My husband is in the same boat on not having tried the traditional haggis, but also liked the veggie haggis. The veggie haggis is vegetarian and, if the butter sauce is omitted, it appears that it can be made vegan (butter sauce is egg-free). The porridge appears to be vegan by default, and the soup of the day for today sounded like it was also vegan or at least vegetarian (vegetables and coconut). The burgers and rolls are meant to be eaten there, and are handed to you partially wrapped in a napkin and a small paper bag that you could open and put the burger in if you needed to transport it, but it is just paper and the grease/oil would eventually make it's way through. They have wooden disposable utensils as well. Great food truck, and a nice place to stop for a view and a bite :) Thank you for having vegetarian options!

Nothing special. Jackfruit was flavorless and the smashburger dry and tasteless with only a slaw to…read moreliberate it and that has nothing special.

It was a Scottish pub feel with amazing food. People broke out singing and we made lifelong friends!read more

First, we were warmly greeted by patrons, dogs and a bartender. I requested an Irish coffee but she…read morerecommended the local whiskey for a Scottish Coffee- excellent! Our four top was off to the side overlooking their patio and the bay. Our soup of the day and special goat cheese salads were super yummy and large portions. The Chicken burger and chowder were also excellent!

After a morning of hiking around the Quirang, we came here for lunch and orders the 28 day Scottish…read morestreak ciabatta sandwich with greens and chips. The service was excellent and the place was very welcome with great views. The food was so tasty and fresh. The seasoning on the sandwich was phenomenal! Probably one my favorite means in Scotland! You simply must eat here. It's worth it!

The Uig Hotel was a very welcome site after a long day on the road. Perfectly situated with…read morebeautiful view of Uig Bay. Our room was wonderful and sleep was top quality. The hotel staff was lovely and helpful. We were smart enough to have made a dinner reservation before our arrival for our one night stay. Nice pubby dark wood décor and seating spread over a couple of rooms. Many tables occupied on our visit. Dinner menu Scottish leaning as to be expected. It was clear from the outset that they were low on staff with our (very young) server and water coming a good bit after seating. My partner was not real hungry this evening so chose to do a bowl of the soup the day-potato & leek. This came with a wonderful, fresh roll. The roll was pronounced fantastic. We have enjoyed many an excellent bread item in Scotland and this was another example here. They know what they're doing. The soup was very tasty but after a few spoonfulls, it became "boring". My choice was a Filet of Scottish Sea Trout (yes it is different from Salmon, Google it). Served with roasted new potatoes, braised leeks, herb crusted baby carrots, and smoked mussel butter sauce. The potatoes were perfectly cooked, as were the leeks. The carrots were interesting with the herb "crust", and the mussel sauce added an umami depth to the fish. Interestingly, the sauce included a few nicely cooked, out of the shell, mussels. A succulent addition. Loved every bite. For dessert, we chose a Cinnamon Apple Tart with Caramel Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream. All of this came together for a scrumptious finale to our meal. Especially the whipped cream. Perfect portion size also. Different planning could have put us here for a longer period of time and it would have been wonderful. If you are traveling in this area, try to either stay or eat here. You won't regret it. Highly recommended.

Lovely, warm, cosy place for a stop if you're driving the Trotternish peninsula…read more After days of tasty meat pies, sausages, and fish n chips I needed at least one healthy meal. £7 for a delicious combo of soup, bread, brie, and salad. This was also probably the healthiest meal during my 2 week UK trip. Soup was a nice butternut squash which had a nice zing to it...I asked about this, and the owner/chef Ella herself came out to tell me it was coriander. Groovy!

A few bites from our experience review: "After the long hike…read moreto Quirlang, we were tired and wet. A small, local café near the sea sounded like a perfect spot to eat and warm up." "The souvenir shop within the cafe (or vice-versa?) had a second purpose - entertaining guests while they waited for their meals." "Smokey light air outside with hints of sea salt brought in a feeling of a small town. "

A nice fancy meal for a fun evening after exploring Skye. Reservation is basically required. Saw…read morethem turn away almost everyone as it got to more peak times. They had plenty of tables open but probably short on staff. The venison was cooked perfectly and the presentation was very well done. Got the sticky toffee pudding for dessert, which was decent but not fantastic. Fun spot for a relaxing evening.

So happy we got reservations here, they are reservation only and Portree is small so a lot of…read morepeople got turned away. The food and flavors are from the Highlands and Skye and I loved their placement, its a map of Skye and some of the food produced in that region. The chef is a young man and I saw him coming out of the the busy kitchen a couple times to take a break. He shook my hand when he asked what Whisky I was drinking and I told him a Gelnfidditch 18. The two problems with the restaurant were they had the heat turned on very high, it was uncomfortably hot and I would honestly rather have been cold. The other problem was they were very short staffed so the meal started out great but our server was invisible toward the end and we sat around for 20 minutes trying to see him so we could leave. Haggis + Paneer Pakora: Great Haggis fusion dish, felt traditional and yet paid homage to some of the new cultures that make up the UK. Slow Braised Lamb Shank: Rosemary Infused Mashed Potato and Roasted Root Vegetable. Very tender and delicious, our whole family shared this even though it started off as just my wifes dinner. Sole Veronique: Potatoes, spinach, and a cream sauce. Tasted OK but I thought the sauce was too heavy for the light fish it was on. If you go across the street from the restaurant and look down you can see the iconic row of different colored houses that a lot of people were taking pictures of.

Portree's a very busy little town full of tourists and also a stopping point for cruise ships. It…read morewas super busy when we arrived. Service was 5 star, the food was excellent and ambiance definitely family.

Great breakfast places for scones, tea, coffee, and several variations of a full Scottish…read morebreakfast. Mine had great black pudding...egg...sausage. Yum. Great selection of teas including chai and lapsang suchang. Terrific place.