Argyll Bute restaurants with food menus

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!"

Kilchrenan Inn

➤ B845, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Pub • Vegan • British • Scottish

"We have just enjoyed a fantastic one night stay here at the Kilchrennan Inn. The room (3) was so nice and well equipped, the bonus being was that it didn’t have a television. The staff are so helpful and attentive, we eat lunch, dinner and breakfast which were all superb. The breakfast was one of the best we’ve had in a very long while. The location is off the beaten track but it’s well worth the drive to find this little gem of a place. If your looking for a lovely quiet night or two away with great Scottish hospitality you’ll not be disappointed. We’ll certainly be back."

Kerrera Tea Garden Bunkhouse

➤ United Kingdom, PA34 4, Argyll Bute

Food • Cafe • Coffee • Lodging

"I missed our 14 day deadline to write a review on Airbnb and needed to say how special this place is. My husband and I stayed there with our dogs in April. It's not one of the places that we would normally have booked but we were stuck and I'm so happy that we did. The bunkhouse itself is dinky but has everything you need for cooking and sleeping. The outdoor toilet and shower (not outdoor but you have to walk 15 feet to get to it) was surprisingly warm and clean and with really good water pressure I loved it! If we needed more room we went over to the Byre it's just perfect. It's got comfy sofas, a wood burning stove and plenty of space to hang out...super super cosy with great views to the sea. Hanging out in the Byre after a day of dog walking in the rain was just perfect. Aideen and Martin are wonderful hosts and make the most beautiful cakes and soups. We brought some groceries but we could have just lived off of soup and cakes for our stay. They were able to provide us with such delights even after the tea house was closed, we just had to ask. My hubby was really really skeptical about this place but left really really impressed. Both the accommodation and food are amazing!!!"

Seafood Cabin

➤ Skipness Estate, PA29 6XU, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Cakes • Seafood • British • Scottish

"If you ever find yourself on the Kintyre Caledonian Macbraynes ferry from Lochranza on the Isle of Arran, instead of heading back to Tarbert, turn right and follow the road along Loch Fyne towards Skipness Castle. Don't be fooled by the castle, the real treasure is the seafood cabin outside! Forget about the history for a moment and indulge in the fresh mussels. We were served by a friendly lady who may have had some facial hair, but her mussels were amazing. They were cooked in a creamy white wine sauce and paired perfectly with a basket of bread. For the non-mussel lovers, there was a cheese bap available. The seafood selection was a bit pricey but included king and queen scallops, although they were overshadowed by the magnificent mussels. The best part was the view from our picnic-style table, overlooking the loch between Kintyre and Arran, with the sunset casting a beautiful glow over the fields. Pair it with a pricey but good bottle of cold Sancerre and you'll wonder why you don't live in the countryside. Highly recommended, don't wait, go there now. (Castle visit optional)"

Cottage

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

Cafés • Steak • Seafood • British

"From the outside this place looks very quaint and inviting but Don't be fooled !We decided to have the home made soup which was lentil and the toasted sandwich.The menu offered cheese OR ham toastie but you could not have both without paying extra .My partner ordered the ham one and I asked for tuna mayonnaise as they offered this filling in a bread roll but not on a toastie.I was promptly told that this was not an option so I could only have the cheese or ham on a toastie .Oh how I wish we had got up and left at that point ! When the soup arrived it was awful .The lentils were hard and it was very salty.I think I found one piece of carrot which seemed to be the only vegetable in the bowl.When the toastie arrived it was just one slice of cheap ham between two slices of bread which had only one side toasted.It was not toasted in a toastie machine.A very small handful of supermarket bag salad that was limp to say the least (it was not freshly made )completed the so called lunch.The waitress was very cold indeed and I am sorry to say that this is the worst place we have had lunch in a very long time .My partner was really annoyed as he was looking forward to a nice lunch and it was awful.I also heard another foreign gentleman question the menu stating that it was not clear what he was paying for .Take our advice and avoid We will never return here !"

Ca Dora Cafe

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

Cafe • Pizza • Steak • Coffee

"Went here for lunch with some family. Very very busy, we were told unable to reserve a table and we had to wait for a table to become available, which we didn’t mind waiting. Extensive menu, plenty to choose from. Loved the decor inside, proper cosy cafe. Food was excellent, however, some staff (not all) had a poor attitude. Completely understand stress at busy times. We felt like we were causing bother when ordering and asking for cutlery and napkins which weren’t given to us. Not very cheery or welcoming but would visit again."

Smiddy Bistro

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

Food • Kebab • Steak • Salad

"Great wee place, is more like a cafe than a bistro. Tried the tomato, garlic and black bean soup was nice, not sure where the garlic was though. The Orkney cheddar quiche, was also nice and had a lovely salad with it. The cherry bakewell and custard was very nice, though it was a tiny pot of custard that accompanied it. Coffee okay, but a little bitter. Nice little find and would visit again, you do need to book during peak hours though."

Oban Fish And Chip Shop

➤ 116 George Street, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Fish • Cakes • Vegetarian • Fish-chips

"Walked in grabbed a table straight away, food order was taken soon after, drinks came quickly, food was close behind; fresh, tasty cooked well. Small cosy place to dine in but clean welcoming. Chose this place over others on the Main Street due to looking nicer, would come back again without a doubt! Pricey compared to what we’re used to but food justified the cost."

The Creggans Inn

➤ PA27 8BX Strachur, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Food • Steak • 3 Star • Lodging

"The Inn has a scenic location overlooking Loch Fyne however we were having an evening meal in the bistro at the rear of the building so this outlook didn’t feature at all in our experience. Apparently there are views from the bar, the residents dining room and picnic tables in the grounds. There is parking alongside the Inn and we got a space without any issues. It may be different at peak times. The bistro has a contemporary look and on the night we visited there were a reasonable number of other guests which gave the place a good atmosphere. The menu had a selection of seven starters, nine mains and about six desserts with the mains varying in price from £14.50 to £24.50. There were a couple of vegetarian options for each course. I pushed the boat out for starters and selected the Hand Dived Scallops £11.00), my wife had Tempura Battered King Prawns £7.50) and we both had Seabass £18.50) for our mains. As expected, you don’t get many scallops for the price however the three I did get were very nicely cooked and all the accompanying items on the plate added to the experience delicious. My wife enjoyed the prawns which came with a mixed leaf garnish and sweet chilli sauce. The mains too were nicely cooked, the fish peeled easily from the skin and was accompanied with a chorizo and pea risotto and sauce vierge very tasty. The only disappointment of the evening was when it came to dessert and as we were a little stumped for choice we both opted for their Coconut Panna Cotta £6.50). I couldn’t taste any coconut although my wife did and that aside this seemed to be a panna cotta with very little in the way of substance or flavour. It was served with ice cream I requested vanilla and strawberries which were the saving grace. With an alcohol free beer and gin and tonic added our bill came to £78.00. Staff were pleasant and the service was nicely timed for a relaxing evening. Staff and guests were adhering to Covid 19 precautions by wearing masks when not seated, tables were reasonably spaced and hand sanitiser was available so we did not feel uncomfortable about dining at this venue."

The 51st State And Grill

➤ 200 Argyll Street, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Pizza • Steak • Pasta • Grill

"Me and my fiancee visited and it was the highlight of our visit in Dunoon, the food was amazing but the service was even better!! We both work in hospitality and the waitress Alison absolutely blew us away with her service, we will definitely be back just to see her!"

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!"

Ee-usk

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

Soup • Steak • Seafood • British

"Tl:DR Believe the hype. Worth travelling for. Excellent food and service in modern decor restaurant with cozy atmosphere. Great wine selection with decent recommendations for pairing. Be sure to book in advance. We came to Oban as a detour on our way back from holiday near Loch Tarbert, following a recommendation. My wife has a thing for seafood and planned it as a well deserved mini-treat for herself. Having been somewhat underwhelmed by the local sights on the particularly grey, miserable, rainy day we 'd arrived, our hopes weren 't particularly high in all honesty. We weren 't disappointed. EE-USK is the phonetic pronunciation of the Gaelic for Fish according to the website. It 's apt and the menu reflects accordingly. Reasonably priced particularly in the current climate. If you don 't like seafood or don 't eat fish, go to their sister restaurant Piazza next door. Although it seemed a bit pricey in comparison to other menu items, as this was a special treat, we went all out and ordered the Grand Platter for two , with a portion of chips naively added on (on the off chance our 9 yr old son was in a fussy mood . Now as I 've mentioned my wife is partial to sea food, and as a result we 've eaten alot of seafood platters, in various places around the world over the past 16ish years. This was up there with the best of them. A superb balance of flavours from the sea, with decent amount of different components (cooked uncooked and no obvious filler. I got about 1/2 way through before starting to notice what can only describe as akin to a religious experience, with emergence of a zen like calm and focus as I found myself savouring the various subtle nuances of different textures and flavours. It was also much bigger than anticipated. I had barely eaten anything all day and am known to have a bottomless pit for a stomach. Reader, I 'm ashamed to admit that we failed to finish it completely, which is unprecedented Believe the hype. It 's worth making the trip for. I strongly suspect we 'll be making a regular annual/biannual pilgrimage from London (at least until we can conquer the platter..."

Lord Of The Isles

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

Food • Pubs • Steak • Coffee

"if I could give this beautiful place more than 5 stars, I would. I can honestly say it was the best pub experience I've ever had! it is in a really beautiful location, and the sun gentle, but the service of the personal outshone even the weather as it was excellent. the love for detail and the real good old customer service was refreshing to find. they add that our dog feels so welcome that they could think. but was that eating something good? well, we had the seafood catering and it was the best I ever had. our son had a big burger and fries, and we all enjoyed various puddings of chocolate brownies, sticky toffee pudding and lemon tart, all washed with big cappuccino’s and it was all top notch! the dog was brought up and treated by the workers and visitors alike and given water as courtesy. the toilets were the most immaculate of everyone I was in. this place won awards in 2016/17 and while there might have been a hiccup lately (not sure why so can not comment) the current team has this place back up and running in a very short space, and they deserve all the success of this hard work in the future. I really hope they win the pub of the year 2021. I only wish we could have booked a week in this pub, then we have to take it to surrey with the views! my advice.add this place to her bucket list and go there soon. they will love it!"

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."

Osborne

➤ 44 Shore Road, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Pub • Cafés • Steak • British

"We ate here tonight, the bar and waiting staff are fantastic BUT I specifically asked for no pepper because I hate it, it gives me indigestion and it brings me out in a big sweat. Before ordering the pork the waitress checked there was no pepper in it, when she returned I explained the reason why I didn't want pepper on my meal. When the meal arrived it was liberally sprinkled with black pepper, the waitress agreed she had told the chef no pepper and took my meal back to the kitchen where the chef said there was no more veg cooked so it was take it or leave it. There was nowhere else nearby so I was forced to try to pick off as much pepper as possible as I was hungry but it still ruined my meal. When it came time to pay the waitress said the boss refused to reduce the cost of my meal but gave me a half of beer free. This attitude is appalling and more what I would expect from an energy company! Service: 4 Location: 4"

George Street Fish Chip Shop

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

Cakes • British • Seafood • Scottish

"This charming restaurant is a cozy spot with delicious food. We tried the fish and chips and some desserts, and everything was tasty. The meal type was dinner and the price per person was £60-70. The food, service, and atmosphere were all rated a 4 out of 5. Recommended dishes include the Fish and Chips and the Chocolate Fudge Cake."

The Perch Cafe

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

Food • Store • Coffee • Takeaway

"Truly lovely wee spot. Delicious food, friendly staff and guests. Never fails to impress. Says it all that it's not uncommon to see people queuing at the front door at opening time! Hard to beat the quality of the produce and cooking. Beyond that, a variety of cakes on offer also keeps it interesting and well worth returning. The staff are friendly and helpful. Certainly a family feel. The atmosphere is cozy and slightly hipster-ish. All in a fitting and endearing kind of way. All fits together nicely creating a consistent and cohesive experience. Certainly recommend it and while the food and drink are not the cheapest it is certainly worth every penny."

The Lorne

➤ 249 Argyll Street, PA23 7QT, Argyll Bute, United Kingdom

Soup • Meat • Steak • Cheese

"Well received by young waitress who was polite and took our drinks order. We ordered King Prawn tempura as a starter but beware of small print, for £9.95 you only get 3 small king prawns!! Very over priced, fair enough if these were scallops but over £3 each for a small king prawn is grossly over priced. Also we were offered a choice of sauces but conveniently weren’t told that there was a charge of £2.50 for the satay sauce. When served, the prawns were small and the Tempura batter was disappointing. The satay sauce was served in a small half full ramekin which should have been included in the £9.95 price. For mains we had the Lorne chicken and beer battered haddock full fillet for an extra £3). Lorne chicken was fine although could have been warmer. The beer battered haddock was surprisingly small considering the full fillet was ordered. Batter was crispy, tasty with good quality fish but portion far too small. Chips weren’t great and soggy while the mushy peas were served in a very small ramekin why would you do this? Peas are cheap, be generous. The peas were lukewarm no doubt having cooled in the ramekin and the tartar sauce portion was also ridiculously small and I had to order more. While we can all appreciate portion control and cut backs, for the prices charged, the portions here are very disappointing and not good value to customers. An older waitress came to us with the bill and when we gave her our requested feedback she became argumentative but eventually agreed to remove the satay sauce from the bill. Her standard phrase ….’it says that on the menu’ so beware of small print. Summary food just okay, portion control poor and overpriced, tend to be served lukewarm."

Pier Cafe Tobermory

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

Food • Cafés • Seafood • Vegetarian

"Service was not great and food even worse. We sat outside and there was no menu on the table so I went in to ask for one and was told rudely ‘take one off another table, they are all out there’. My husband then ordered Cullen Skink, which turned out to be Leek and Potato soup as there was no smoked haddock in it or even a hint of a taste of fish. I had Macaroni Cheese which could have been lovely if it has had grilled melted cheese on the top, instead it had a few gratings of cheese on the top which when you got it did add a bit of flavour to the dish. We have not long moved to the island and had been looking forward to going to the cafe as has been following on Facebook and it looked great, but instead were hugely disappointed and won’t bother going again, which is a shame as the fish and chips looked fabulous."

Julie's Coffeehouse Oban

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

Cafés • Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood

"The afternoon tea at this restaurant was absolutely amazing. I treated my mom to celebrate her birthday and she had a fantastic time. The service was exceptional, with the staff going above and beyond by surprising my mom with a cupcake and a candle. The food was all freshly made and had a wide variety of options. There was so much food that we couldn't finish, but they kindly packed the leftovers for us to take home. Thank you for making my mom's day extra special. I highly recommend stopping by for lunch or even just a coffee and some delicious homemade baked goods."

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