Explore restaurant menus in Argyll Bute

The Perch Cafe

➤ Main Road, Garelochhead, Helensburgh G84 0AN, UK, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Food • Store • Coffee • Takeaway

---

"Excellent Cafe both for its ambience and delicious coffee; the pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup were perfect. What was truly impressive was their attention to detail. We had a toddler with us and the warm milk ordered was perfect. The waitress kept an eye on our table to re-top up the free ice-cold water provided. I should also mention that the whole restaurant was spotlessly clean including the lavatory. I particularly liked the open door to the kitchen where you could see the chef busy at work. Always fascinating to see this and of course, reassuring."

The Cottage

➤ Church Square, PA32 8TT, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Cafés • Steak • Seafood • British

---

"This caf is tucked away down a lane just off Main Street East (opposite The George Hotel) so it would be easy to miss. If youre looking a lunchtime snack, as we were, its worth considering. Its a very compact space with a few steps...down from the door and it was busy however we managed to get a table. The menu consisted of soup, sandwiches, paninis and baked potatoes with a standard variety of fillings and so we ordered up a Cheese Ham Panini 6.15) and a Tuna Mayo Baked Potato 7.25) with a side order of cheese 1.30) and a couple of Americano coffees. The Panini was served with a salad garnish and some coleslaw (the latter of which I unusually liked) and the Baked Potato with a little salad garnish too. The food tasted okay and was served up by pleasant staff in a reasonable timescale so all was perfectly satisfactory in our experience. The cost was 18.90. Later whilst walking up Dun a Cuaiche (overlooking Inveraray Castle) we were wishing that we had opted for some of the cakes on offer to give us a boost of energy. There are a couple of unisex toilets and these appeared to be well maintained. The usual Covid-19 rules appeared to be respected with staff and guests wearing facemasks when not seated and hand sanitiser was provided. From this aspect you would need to accept that it is a small caf and spacing between tables is not particularly generous which may not suit everyone. Overall, a fairly standard caf experience, even if a little compact."

The Smiddy Bistro

➤ Smithy Lane, PA31 8LU, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Food • Steak • Salad • Coffee Shop

---

"Lovely little cafe located down a lane behind the Main Street. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about vegan options. There is MORE THAN ONE CHOICE I had the delicious lemon hummus with pitta bread and salads, my husband had the chilli non carne with nachos and vegan cheese. There is also a chickpea burger (which is very tasty and home made, We had that on a different visit) and the soup is often suitable for vegans, Best of all there is DESSERT three different warm sponge puddings, lemon, chocolate or coffee. Usually a flapjack as well. There is also soya milk if you fancy a coffee. Great wee cafe offering a good choice for vegans. Makes us so happy as we live nearby and run a vegan B B"

Padrone Pizza

➤ 41 West Clyde Street, G84 8AW, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Food • Pizza • Pasta • Italian

---

"was back in helensburgh for the day to see my mother and dad. we decided to have a nice day and enjoyed the suns we would go for a meal in the new restaurant. when we were a party of 3, I couldn't book a table, so it was about the house, but it wasn't a problem at all, as we sat with menus within minutes after arrival. overall it was very nice. long the drunken memories of the river bank and instead an authentic, lively and very classic Italian bistro restaurant. it was beautifully designed, restored to the original features of the building. I also loved the big wood stove on the full view to see her pizza cook. the staff was friendly and very friendly, the atmosphere was nice and relaxed and the food was fresh and very tasty. the menu is small and perfectly shaped and there was nothing that I would not like to eat, at the end enjoyed my parents 2 of the Risotto dishes and I had pizza, all were freshly cooked to order that was made for an excellent meal and the gelato for pudding was beautiful. my father was also very pleased to see one of his favorite Italian red wines on the menu (he is a massive weinbuff) and used as I was the named driver. great end on a sunny day and would really recommend. x"

Masala Twist Helensburgh

➤ 29 James Street, G84 8AS, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Food • Halal • Asian • Indian

---

"while you could eat decent, their attitude is not. I don't think they appreciate Indians coming into their restaurant. sat with my man for dinner and was received colder than anywhere in Britain. it would have been okay if they didn't know much about customer service or weren't polite. but what was discouraging was that they visited all the other guests (from different nationalities) in their restaurant with a lot of warmth and regularly checked for their experience, while we feel unintentional during our short stay there for dinner. even after the question, they have not proposed anything to us in proportions or orders. if we needed something and our hand raised, they would just look away. So if they are Indians, they must skip this place completely. there are many possibilities close to, and even if eating there is half good, at least they will treat them with more respect."

The Waterfront Bistro

➤ 16 East Princes Street, PA20 9DL, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Fish • Steak • Polish • Fish-chips

---

"What a wonderful Saturday night we had, dining in The Waterfront we were hosted by Gabriel, cooked for by Pawel and felt like long lost family members being welcomed back home…despite this being our first visit! I grew up eating Polish Pancakes, and was amazed to find such authentic Polish food on Bute…both the beef goulash and the vegetarian version were delicious, as was the homemade sauerkraut it was served with. The crème de la crème were the placki (Polish Potato Pancakes) I was transported back to my childhood. We shared the pierogi as a starter and found them to be excellent. What makes this restaurant stand out is the warmth of Gabriel he made every single person in The Waterfront feel like they were sitting in his home, and dining with good friends. At times the whole restaurant were laughing together as they ate Pawel’s authentic and super tasty Polish food. Superb!"

Oban Fish And Chip Shop

➤ 116 George Street, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Fish • Cakes • Vegetarian • Fish-chips

---

"My first time in Oban and I couldn't pass up the chance to try the world-renowned fish and chips! The place was bustling, so I decided to get it to go. The customer service was lightning-fast and efficient. The fish served here is guaranteed to be the freshest catch in town. They even make their own mouthwatering tartare sauce. The fish was incredibly juicy and the batter was perfectly crispy. The sprinkling of vinegar and salt added an irresistible extra crunch and burst of flavor. I absolutely adored the whole experience!"

Lord Of The Isles

➤ PA31 8UA, Lochgilphead, United Kingdom, PA31 8UB, Argyll Bute

Food • Pubs • Steak • Coffee

---

"Having been here several times over the 5 years pre Covid, I was really looking forward to enjoying my birthday meal here with my wife. We made a 2 hour detour just to come here, but what a disappointment! My Cullen skink starter was basically a bowl of smoky tasting cream with some raw onion spread over the top. I had mussels for the main, they were supposed to come with crusty bread I found the bread in with the mussels rather than on a separate plate, and it definitely wasn’t crusty! My wife had the langoustines which we were asked if she wanted hot or cold. She ordered them hot when they arrived the shells were warm, but the meat inside was cold. When I mentioned this to the staff I was told “we have quite an executive chef” and when I explained that my wife was a food safety consultant she just stuck her nose in the air. I did ask the waitress if the place had changed hands since Covid and she confirmed that it was under new management. What used to be a lovely pub restaurant is worse than a Wetherspoons but at three times the price. The service was friendly, but poor as we had our food and drink delivered with no time between courses to allow the food to digest. Add to that, their fire exit was half blocked by a table, the fire extinguisher was on the floor with no signage and the illuminated fire exit sign wasn’t illuminated. Not safe for food, not safe for fire and very disappointing all round. I won’t be coming back unless it changes hands again or they get a decent chef rather than an”executive” one."

Ee-usk

➤ North Pier, PA34 5QD, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Soup • Steak • Seafood • British

---

"it was told here by some friends, so it thought about the time I visited. we went to Sunday midday and could not believe that the price-performance ratio that offers the three course-set menu. all tasted great and the service was excellent. the staff was warm and friendly. will definitely come back and probably go to dinner. a must visit for lunch when they enjoy seafood and want a quality and a value for money."

Hebridean Lodge

➤ 1 Baliscate, PA75 6QA, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Food • Cafés • Steak • Seafood

---

"The food at this restaurant is amazing and we were warmly greeted upon arrival. We made reservations for a large group in October and Helen did a great job communicating with us about our menu selections. The dishes were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully arranged. We loved the expansive dining space and the scenic views. The hospitality shown by Helen and her team was exceptional. I highly recommend dining here if you are visiting Mull!"

George Street Fish Chip Shop

➤ 15 George Street, PA34 5RU, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Cakes • British • Seafood • Scottish

---

"We were out looking for a nice evening meal and walked by TGFR’s large front window for the carry out part of the restaurant. It was hopping. We noticed that there was a sit down part of the restaurant right next to it but not connected. We looked in and there was only one table open and we did not have bookings: no problem, they said to take that table. It was only once we were inside that we noticed there is another section of dining upstairs. It is a small place that runs like clockwork.We both have food allergies: no problem. We had the smoked salmon trio without the pate, broiled halibut and hake with the chips and rocket. Cooked perfectly. Asked the waiter to bring a nice mellow whisky because I am not familiar with all the local options and it was also excellent.The wait staff were well organized and worked well together. Our waiter was top notch.I would not hesitate to recommend this compact restaurant for an oversized amount of satisfaction."

Ca Dora Cafe

➤ Harbour Street, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom, PA29 6UD

Cafe • Pizza • Steak • Coffee

---

"Food was reasonably priced and very tasty. Great choice of dishes on the.menu. Dog friendly Milkshakes are worth it, even at £4.50 ! Staff were ok but it didn 't feel genuine when they asked you if everything was ok for you Got the impression they couldn 't have cared less"

Pier Cafe Tobermory

➤ Main St, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom, PA75 6NU

Food • Cafés • Seafood • Vegetarian

---

"We stopped off here for a drink and noticed they were open for food until 7pm so we popped back for an early dinner later on. It was just warm enough to sit outside on the pier, overlooking the bay, eating scallops and chips which made for a perfect evening. Good food, reasonably priced."

Julie's Coffee Shop

➤ 33 Stafford Street, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom, PA34 5SD

Cafe • Vegan • British • Scottish

---

"Nice coffee and sandwiches in a local coffee house, just across from the Oban distillery. Reasonably priced for the food on offer, and it’s easy to follow the track and trace procedures. You can pay by card, and there’s more cakes and drinks available than shown on the menu. Seating is available indoors or out, so you can take your pick. Both are comfortable."

La Cantina

➤ 200-202 Argyll Street, PA23 7HA, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Italian • American

---

"Hubby and I ate here on Friday night, prior to his running in the Ultra the next day. We both ordered the special of Caledonian chicken. This was chicken breast with haggis and a creamy mushroom sauce. Chips and salad came too. We both had huge portions. Chicken was very tasty and the sauce wasn’t heavy at all. Lots of lovely mushrooms. French fries were tasty and the salad had a delicious crunchy topping. I could have eaten the salad all night. Will definitely return to la cantina. Lovely food, good value and super service from our servers."

Cattle Creel

➤ 73 West Clyde Street, G84 8AX, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Food • Steak • Seafood • European

---

"had a bad experience. very nice amount and staff, but the food and waiting time was very bad. She was for a mother's day. a few basic elements on a small menu were not available, no big thing, as it was a busy day for them. they told us that eating would take a long time, so a bowl of brot would have given up what was a bit cheeky! and after that we had to play them. burger came without the half of the garnish and it was very cut. Sunday roast was bad, my daughter meat was good, but my wife was full of gristle and inedible (because she saw her in the night, was very disappointing also if she wanted that tante bessie’s precooked kartoffels from the super market I am sure we did not go to a restaurant to eat her! on the top was the lobster of my sohnes good (he has expensive taste directions) for meal times of very average bad quality and no offer of any recompense for a long waiting period and a bad meal is not the sign of a healthy restaurant. oh, and the male toilets were in a disgusting condition!"

Salty Dog Cafe

➤ 53 Lochnell Street, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Cafe • Vegan • British • Scottish

---

"great caffe, kirsty couldn't be more helpful, only for a quick coffee immersed, ended with lunch and coffee and cake! we couldn't help but jump on, now to breakfast, before we back to glasgow for a last bit of sharpener with kirsty and a delicious coffee."

Osborne

➤ 44 Shore Road, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Pub • Cafés • Steak • British

---

"The Osborne Inn is a charming inn with a beautiful view of the River Clyde. It's esthetically pleasing architecture welcomes you immediately and draws you into its warmth. The rooms are quite cozy and roomy with bathrooms en suite. The beds and pillows are incredibly comfortable. The atmosphere in the bar and restaurant are relaxed and jovial. The food is delicious and breakfast is made to order, with hearty portions. The extraordinary staff and local patrons were most invaluable resources to us, and couldn't've been more gracious. I absolutely recommend The Osborne Inn and I will definitely be back."

Jade Garden

➤ 25 Gallowgate, PA20 0HR, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Soup • Asian • Coffee • Chinese

---

"a good meal. for the first time it was extremely fat and tasted like old oil. the meat was hard and not delicious. we thought we would try again, but the second time was worse. Vegetable spring rolls drip with oil, full cabbage and meat! pork heavy and chew to eat. noodles worse than pot noodles, dry, stringy and no taste. bon sprouts that were not properly cooked can also have been raw and said the menu was wrong and did not match the, so could not order what they wanted anyway. one of the worst outliers in Britain. much better on bute."

The Pierhouse

➤ A828,, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom, PA38 4DE

Soup • Coffee • Seafood • British

---

"Great food, great service, and really relaxed (no airs or graces). Has some huge langoustines for starters and the most indulgent chocolate pud. Only slight issue was I couldn’t find the fish in the Arnold Bennet Soufflé, but it was still incredibly delicious and lapped..."