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.

Delicious scallops and chips! We chose to try scallops, instead of fish, since we had never have…read morefried scallops before. They are huge and juicy inside. The chips are also huge and soft inside. The seafood chowder is hearty delicious. You can eat in or get a take away and sit by the water to enjoy (both food and view).

Fast service, excellent fish, and massive portions. It's a great value…read more The restaurant has limited seating. It appeared at least after their business was taken out. We will probably try again next time in Oban.

Jack was our awesome waiter, and directed me well with GF selections. The ambiance is the…read morerestaurant is lovely -- pub feel, and cozy on a rainy Oban day! My husband had the potato and leek soup, which was quite good, and we split a scrumptious burger on a GF bun, with GF chips! We really enjoyed the entire experience -- ciders and great beer on tap. Jack is darling and was extremely helpful. Great place for a respite!

Back to Oban! We walked on in to Cuan Mor for dinner (no reservations after 4,:00, unless it's for…read moresix or more). Told it's gonna be an hour. It was about 35 minutes. Doable. We just had items from the starter menu. I had the seafood chowder and onion rings. My goodness that chowder! Thick. Creamy. Mussels in the shell. Fish. Potato. Perfect seasoning. That was one great bowl! Onion rings? We've all had lousy ones. These were anything but that! Crisp. Not greasy. Done perfectly! My wife got the salmon pate. More of a smoked salmon spread. Delicious. Menu says horseradish is on the mix. Nether of us tasted it. Not a complaint at all. This was a great spread. She also got the soup of the day, tomato-basil. Luxuriously thick and smooth. Plenty of both tomato and basil flavor. It also has a slight spicy kick to it, which was really nice. Loud and busy place. Service a bit slow. We would come back tho.

We had a really terrific meal at Coast, and the service was excellent -- lots of GF choices and…read moreattention, in beautiful surroundings -- clean and candle lit. Very relaxing. Ok - the important part -- the food! I started off with a delicious, light and very fresh crab salad, which was served with a lightly dressed microgreen salad -- absolutely delicious! I could have licked the plate. My husband had the Cullen Skink, and said it was one of the better bowls he had on our trip. We split the Cod for dinner, and it was heavenly - beautifully seared, which perfectly cooked vegetables; the cod melted in our mouths like butter. We each had some ice cream for dessert, which was a light, sweet finish to a truly lovely meal. Make your reservations early!

The food, service and ambiance-all amazing! The best skink…read moreever! Haddock, potatoes and leeks were perfect in a nicely flavored broth. Roasted salmon on fresh vegetables-- a definite winner! The various breads were delicious as well! If possible, go for lunch when you get loads of personal attention during an enjoyable and relaxing meal.

We hate eating free hotel breakfasts so we decided to venture out and try to find a breakfast café…read more Unfortunately, we didn't see anything that peaked our interest so we decided to walk to Taste of Argyll to see if they had any availability. The restaurant recommends you make reservations, as it is a very small space, so I wasn't hopeful but luckily it wasn't busy and there were a few tables available. Service was lovely, so friendly and hospitable. We loved hearing our server talk with the locals about their day and all that. Felt really homey and I appreciated that. The food was delicious, presented well and came out super fast. We did not have to wait very long for our breakfast at all. My tea was excellent, I think it was a sea chai or something like that. Super unique and I wish I would have gotten some satchels to take home with me. The coffee is also excellent here.

Excellent service and food! Happened to come in for a quick breakfast as we were walking by. What…read morea find! Nothing unusual on the menu but very quaint and excellent service and the food was fantastic and it was fairly quick. Our coffees and tea's were almost magical! The bathrooms were also very clean which is also a major plus. Very small and not alot of seating

I usually try to only do one big splurge whilst on a vacation and we did that in Edinburgh…read more However, I couldn't get the idea of Etive off my mind because I had heard so many good things about it. I decided to change my thought process and allow myself to have another splurge since this was in a different city, in a different part of Scotland. I'm so glad I did because this was a magical experience I won't be forgetting for a long time. Making a reservation was a bit nerve-racking because I know how a small town like this can book up. Also, the website was being a bit of a pain so I decided to email the restaurant directly. I communicated with David over email a few times and I was impressed with how happy he seemed to be to have us dine in with them. Walking in, the place feels so homey, with a tartan carpet and a lot of wood accents. The tables were cute and beautifully set. We were the first inside, so we were able to choose where we sat, which was a nice touch. Not to worry, the restaurant filled up pretty quickly after that. David was our server but he was also training a new employee. She was shy but just as lovely as David was. And David is quite lovely. So friendly, so knowledgeable. He made us feel so comfortable and gave a lot of fun stories to go with the wine we were drinking. We went with the Land & Sea, with the wine pairing. I'd highly suggest the wine pairing. A lot of unusual wines that are masterly matched to the food being eaten. And this food is so good, you want to be able to have a lovely drink to accompany it. Everything was just fresh and tasted sublime. The potato dish with the Isle of Mull cheddar and truffle oil is the only thing that doesn't come off of the menu and I know why. It's an amazing dish and I could eat it everyday if I had to.

When planning the Oban leg of our Scottish tour, Etive Restaurant came up time and time again as…read moreone of the premier fine dining establishments in the region. The venue is intimate but not stuffy, swathed in a darker blue color palette with tartan-print carpeting and plenty of maps adorning he walls. The cartographic imagery was very much in theme, as Etive has a clear central driving force: it is a love letter to the terroir and sea-equivalent (merroir?) that produces the best Scottish ingredients. The name itself is a reference to Loch Etive, near which where the restaurant's predecessor was located in Argylle prior to its move south to Oban in 2017. The restaurant was commended in the Michelin guide starting in 2018. David, one of the co-owners and resident sommelier, was our waiter and his passion for both his roots and the restaurant program clearly shone through. We started off with some pre-dinner aperitifs, of which there are but two choices: a Gibson martini and a negroni. Both were sensational. The martini told a maritime story by marrying a local gin from the island of Iona, stinging nettle liqueur, and some briny pearl onions. The negroni comprised of local 100-proof gin was rich and well-balanced. We also had a lovely Rioja with dinner (Arzuaga Ribera del Duero Crianza 2018) that was a solid recommendation. Then commenced the tasting portion of the evening which, for me, was the "Land & Sea" experience: Homemade bread with cultured butter - simple but delicious. Not sure what it is about the butter in Europe, but it's so complex and well-salted compared to the stuff back home. Smoked Salmon and Steelhead Trout Tarts - two little savory fish pastries in flaky pate brisée crust, served on a framed topographic map as a plate. Delicate and smoky flavors and pretty presentation. Crab Cornetto - crispy cones stuffed with crab meat and topped with thick trout roe. The crab was sweet and fresh, but the caviar was surprisingly not especially salty and I felt that the bites could use some extra salinity. Atlantic Brill - thin moist fish over a stew of eggplant, tomato, and eggplant. There were nice tangy and rustic flavors here, but this wasn't the most memorable dish. Potato chowder - pureed and whole potatoes in an impossibly decadent dish with funky Isle of Mull cheddar, truffle oil, and finely chopped chives. Like a classic baked potato on steroids, in the best way. Venison Loin and Haunch - the lamb was just perfectly cooked, one of the best iterations I've had. The deer - served two-ways as both a juicy steak and shredded meat - was paired with earthy and vegetal elements in the form of broccoli puree, foraged chanterelle mushrooms, and crunchy leek. The tangy and full-bodied sauce underneath was wonderful as well. Oban 14-year-old Whisky Ice Cream - tasted just like single-malt whisky, which was just fine for me. The wood and sea spray notes came through, as well as some nuttiness from the toasted oats. I do think it could've done with a little more of the heather honey to give it a tad more sweetness, as it is a dessert after all. Bramble Souffle - an excellent finish that married tart blackberry with sweet, aromatic English tea in the form of a gooey warm little cake with a creamy scoop of Earl Grey ice cream. We absolutely loved our experience here, not only for the delicious food but to witness the respect the team has for Scotland's natural bounty. How many restaurants makes the effort to list the specific lake, village, or island of origin for every major ingredient? Run don't walk here if you are looking for a memorable meal in Oban.

We had a great dinner here. The interior was very nice and relaxing. Mussels were a big hit and…read moreplentiful! The fish and chips were prepared well. The sticky toffee pudding hit the spot and was plenty to share. Service was lackluster but not a dealbreaker. They were able to accommodate dietary restrictions such as GF/DF.

Great experience on the waterfront in Oban. The sea bass was superb, very fresh and perfectly…read morecooked. The risotto was abundant and well done. The oysters were incredible. They have a very nice wine list and options for wine by the glass. The room is cosy and nicely decorated with great views of the harbor. SER ice was perfect

Just a few tables, fortunately there was room for us. This evening we met the owner's husband who…read morewas charming and helped us with our orders. Order the fresh tartar sauce! I ordered the mixed seafood platter, large portions and well-prepared. A nice wine list, too. We were very satisfied with our choice for dinner. And we will visit the restaurant's "sister," FISHY FISHY when we're in Fort William later this week.

Ya know, it's funny. I looked for an open restaurant as I came back into Oban on the ferry. It gave…read moreme a few choices, one of which sounded good: Oban Fish & Chips. Except I walked over there and found nothing, just open waterfront. Whoops. Fortunately, I walked right past this other open restaurant that also had fish & chips at a reasonable price, and more importantly, HAGGIS! I can tell you now, they should rename to Fish, Chips, and Haggis. Because this fried haggis sausage is da bomb. I think when they named that one sandwich "da bomb", they were wrong. It's this. Delicious haggis, perfectly deep fried, just the right amount of breading. Classic, timeless, Scotland. The dinner includes plenty of chips, light fried, not dripping with oil - some of the best I've ever had. So get that, not the single. In the end, the only downside is it's takeout-only. No room inside. Great service, great selection, great food. Do stop in when you come to Oban to head out to the wonderful North West isles. (Do all of this. Trust me. It's wonderful here.)

Tl;dr food so good I almost cried…read more My tour company recommended coast for dinner but it was booked for the night which I'm so glad because I ended up at Baab and it was better than anything else I could have found in Oban. No offense to Scottish taste, but I was not in the mood for another burger or meat pie. I got the salmon, was perfectly moist and encrusted with panko and the zaatar seasoning. It was NOT spicy unlike the description. It came with a lovely but light salad bed of radish and radicchio so I recommend ordering a starter. Might I recommend the baba ganoush (eggplant dip with flatbread)? It was smoky and garlicy and complex. For dessert I had the rice pudding, which was light and tasted like pistachios and rose water (in a good way). Not to toot my own horn but I'm a worldly eater and this meal was some of the best I've tasted - I almost cried. The design was pretty with lots of teal accents - super aesthetic. I recommend making reservations but they were able to seat 1 at 6pm on a Wednesday.

Food is four plus stars but service really ruins the experience at this place…read more We sat down for dinner on a Wednesday and waited over twenty minutes to get menus and water. Other service was similarly lethargic I understand staffing may be problematic, but it really was a disappointment given the quality of the food.

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.