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    Waterfront Fishouse

    4.2 (25 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Wine Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Rachel B.

    WOW. What an incredible meal. We had a reservation but showed up early in case they could get us in. The staff worked hard to accommodate and were happy to help. The server was great. She was attentive and kept an eye on us the whole time to make sure we didn't need anything. We ordered a salmon toast starter that was very tasty. Husband ordered the MASSIVE tiger prawns. We cannot find these in the US, which is a shame. They were PHENOMENAL. The seasoning was so delicious; had a touch of cardamom or cumin. Maybe they put a tiny bit of curry in it? My husband normally does not like curry - but he raved about the flavor. I ordered the mussels and an extra prawn to share with him. The sauce was creamier than I was expecting, as it just read Sauvignon and garlic. But it definitely had cream in it (which I was trying to avoid for health reasons - so I wish I'd known). I ate it anyway and enjoyed every bite. We shared a sticky toffee pudding for dessert that did not disappoint. I wish I had one in my town in Florida!! So delish!

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    This restaurant sits on the Oban pier. Great views, helpful lovely staff and wonderful food! There were three of us and everything we tried was perfect. I had the picked crab, my daughter had the multiple proteins salad, and a friend had the fish of the day. Everything was so good. Honestly next time I would order the salad because it was loaded with so many great things!! Highly recommend this place!

    Amy W.

    If you are looking for a seafood restaurant that truly honours the delights from the ocean, than Waterfront is the place. It might be a bit more expensive but you will not be disappointed. The staff is super friendly and make you feel at ease and they are happy you are there! Sitting by the windows is the best place to be. Food is amazing! Please come and enjoy an evening here! It will be a highlight of your visit.

    SEA BREAM FILLET Served with pesto mash and mushroom sauce
    Gary B.

    It is right near the ferry terminal. There were nice views out of the window from our table of the harbor at twilight. They offer an early dinner deal until 6:45 of two courses for £15. For the openers we had the local mussels [cooked in white wine, shallot and garlic cream sauce]. They were excellent-fresh and tasty. Our main courses of the trout and sea bream were both very good. We added sides of asparagus and broccoli and a salad. The dense chocolate tart desert was very chocolaty and came with cream, raspberries and raspberry coulis and was a satisfying end to a good meal.

    The best fish I've ever had. Ever bite was an experience! The French manager was very friendly. Lovely views. I would highly recommend Oban and eating here!

    Lobster Bisque: Spicy,  delicious - as always.
    Max M.

    Wonderful service and of course the seafood including fried (!!) shrimp scampi, the Dover soul and the lobster bisque. Loved during my 7 trips to Scotland. My wife and I walked in with no reservation at 6:30 PM on a Thursday & were warmly greeted and served all evening.

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    Great fish and waiter service! Beautiful view! Reasonably priced. Make reservations. Oysters were super fresh.

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    We had a wonderful meal here! Cocktails and beers were great! Brooke did a FANTASTIC job with service, recommendations and hospitality!

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    Fantastic food, service, and ambiance. A person at Glenfiddich Distillery recommended it and he was correct!

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    Review Highlights - Waterfront Fishouse

    I was in Scotland for 2 weeks with my family and this was everyone's favorite place to eat that we went to!

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    Etive Restaurant - Bramble Soufflé

    Etive Restaurant

    5.0(5 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    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.

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    Etive Restaurant - Cute interior

    Cute interior

    Etive Restaurant - Bread and Cultured Butter

    Bread and Cultured Butter

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    Saporito Wine Bar - Interior

    Saporito Wine Bar

    5.0(2 reviews)
    56.2 miPaisley
    ££

    Given the choice in Paisley, this place is epic! Owned by the same people that own the Saporito…read moreCafe on Gauze Street and founders of the once great Tuckerbox on Bridge Street, it's far classier than Hamish's Hoose which it replaces. I went in for Christmas lunch with work. Now, Christmas lunch is a notoriously bad affair in most restaurants and it started in a familiar fashion with either pate, soup or prawns, but actuall m pate was nice. I plumped for one of the two pizza's on the menu, it came out and was massive. And it got bigger, m wedge of chocolate at the end was also humungous. In short, I was bested. The food was ver decent for a wine bar in Paisley. Rumour has it the are opening a dedicated restaurant too in the town......

    A quick lunch with the wee cuz in between her Clients. I had never been to Saporito befor but had…read moreheard good things about it Firsly the decor Wow I remember these premises as an Old Man type of Pub now it is a very welcoming trendy Restaurant and Bar. As we were short on time we deceided to go for the Quick Byte Lunch Menu £4.95 for a main Course we both opted for Chicken Caesar Salad, I had a St. Mungo Beer from Draught and the wee Cuz had a Birra Moretti Shandy, I thought that they had a good selection of Draught Beers. The certainly did not skimp on the Salad it had loads of Chicken, beautifully cooked with a slight Barbecue flavour, not the sauce type barbecue, plenty of Romaine Lettuce Parmesan in abundance and a very creamy Ceasar Dressing. I have never had the wee cuz finish a meal before me I thought she had dropped it that is how tasty it was. I believe they do amean Pizza will have to go back and trythem and see.

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    Let Petit Cochon

    Let Petit Cochon

    5.0(3 reviews)
    59.2 miWest End

    Finnieston has no shortage of good eateries these days, but sometimes it's hard to find a menu that…read moreticks all the boxes for you. Searching online for somewhere that was just a little bit different for a special occasion, we came across Le Petit Cochon and liked the look of the seafood choices on the menu. It's just a few steps off the main drag in Radnor Street (opposite the end of Kelvin Way), and seems to have been a burger bar in a former life. It was a Monday night, so they weren't exactly busy, and so the service was friendly and attentive, and we were soon tucking into our starters. We had the hot smoked salmon and asparagus as a starter, and straight away I realised that the food was going to be great, as the asparagus was cooked to perfection. Often the ends of the stems can get a bit stringy, but not here. Not stringy and not limp, just perfect crunch. For mains, we both had the pollock, which is a fish you don't see that much here, although it is becoming more popular. The portion size seemed a bit small, but in retrospect it was just right as it left room for some pudding! Again, the veg were cooked to 'al dente' perfection. The whole was washed down with a half-carafe of very dry white wine from their extensive wine list, and we left replete and happy.

    We came here yesterday for a glass of wine. The wine was very good (pinot grigio) and the sourdough…read morewe ordered was warm and delicious! We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff were lovely, will be back!

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    Let Petit Cochon - Pinot Grigio and sourdough with bacon butter

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    Pinot Grigio and sourdough with bacon butter

    Ardnamurchan - Lowland Buzz

    Ardnamurchan

    4.6(40 reviews)
    60.2 miCity Centre

    Great recommendation from the front desk at the Doubletree Hotel, which was around the corner. We…read morehad just arrived in Glasgow from a long travel day, the restaurant was crowded, but they found a spot for us. First of all, the service was awesome. Everyone was super nice, friendly and efficient. Ordered the lamb dinner, and beef short ribs. Both dishes were cooked to perfection. Got a Romanian red wine--never had Romanian wine before, but it was good. Great atmosphere, cute restaurant--loved the whisky display! We also went to their sister restaurant around the corner, Kelp. Amazing seafood! Same situation: it was crowded, we didn't have reservations, but they made room for us. Kelp was definitely a highlight of the food in Scotland. Beyond excellent! If you are in Glasgow, I would highly recommend both places.

    Holy scott! Just simply amazing food. Stellar service. It's a high end dining experience but still…read moresemi casual (no need to dress up). There's options around 15£ but typical plates are 20-35£. We were so hungry we forgot to take dinner pics; we had the Slow Braised Short Rib (uh-freakin-mazing!!) the Chicken Breast (juicy & cuts with a fork) and the Venison Stew (tasted like Filet). Drinks were delightful. Service was stellar (and they were FULLY booked on a Thursday at 8pm; but we shared the 2 tiny hi-top tables near the bar and had an amazing dinner). Dessert was worth going for all on it's own!

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    Ardnamurchan - Pan seared COD filet, mashed potatoes and olives.

    Pan seared COD filet, mashed potatoes and olives.

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    Waterfront Fishouse - seafood - Updated May 2026

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