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Reviewed 19 October 2023

Fabulous dinner made super fun by our energetic and attentive server. Fresh-as-you-can-get-it seafood, which my wife enjoyed. That was tempting, but I went for an aged Angus ribeye, cooked perfectly. One of the best meals you’ll get on the NC500.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023 via mobile

Excellent homemade foods. Predominantly seafood and fresh from their catch. So, out of season fayre not available. So happy about that! Stunning setting, over looking the sea and watching the next catch come in. Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Clean toilet facilities. All foods ordered...were of excellent quality and tastes. Chatty and attentive staff. So, glad we found it and took the effort to reach. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 31 July 2023 via mobile

Superb and would highly recommend. Sadly nothing like this in the area. If you love seafood then you’ll love this place. Friendly, relaxed and very tasty! Dogs very welcome.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 14 June 2023 via mobile

Excellent locally sourced seafood. Great value, quality ambience and friendly knowledgable staff. Table for 4, 2 shared seafood platters - langostines, lobster, crab, smoked salmon and mackerel served with crusty bread, fresh salad and dressing and round of drinks for £40 per head.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 12 June 2023

We visited with our friends on a sunny Friday evening. The location was fantastic and the whole experience was brilliant. The food was excellent - between the four of us we had lobster, the seafood platter and goats cheese. The service was top notch and...the owner (Julian) even came over at the end to show the giant crab they had caught earlier in the day! Would recommend if you are visiting this fantastic part of the world.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 6 May 2023 via mobile

A real hidden gem situated adjacent to the boat departure for Handa Island. Small but perfectly formed with a maximum dining capacity of 16/18 and amazing views over the water. The decor is very nautical, and helps create a wonderful welcoming ambience. A fish lover's...dream with langoustine, crab and lobster caught fresh by the owner's own boat. We opted for the seafood sharing platter which was a veritable taste sensation. Our taste buds were treated to the delights of lobster (caught at 12.30 and in our plate at 14.00), langoustine, smoked mackerel, peppered mackerel and smoked salmon. Served with hot buttered potatoes and a fresh salad with a lovely golden balsamic dressing. Perfection on a plate. Desserts were equally delicious, a baked vanilla cheesecake with tablet ice cream and an extremely moist and zesty GF lemon and lime cake with vanilla ice cream. Not needed but so very much enjoyed. Service was friendly, helpful and relaxed. Lovely traditional background music added to ambience but was not intrusive. Highly recommended that you call and book. Closes early at 3pm on Saturday and is not open on Sundays.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 22 April 2023

Excellent fish restaurant in a beautiful setting . Salmon , Herring and prawns served with salad and potato’s and very reasonably priced .

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 30 August 2022

We decided to go and visit this seafood restaurant again after several years. We remembered amazing Langoustine cocktails. There was no langoustine cocktail on the menu and the prices were extortionate. We ordered smoked mackerel which came with so much salad on it, it was...ridiculous. When we arrived we were asked if we were eating or just having a drink as they needed the table in 45 mins. Another couple came in after us and we’re asked the same question. Obviously they were expecting a large group of people off the day trip boat as there were only two people in the cafe when we were there. Sorry will not be going back , such a shame as it has become a money making machine.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 25 July 2022

Friendly service in a fish oriented (of course!) restaurant at a great location. All fresh, including the vegetables. Nice to eat macquerel again, recommended!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 17 July 2022

While touring along the NC500 I read this was a place to stop and eat lunch. I was not disappointed. Located beside the pier where the ferry boats to Handa island bird sanctuary ply their trade, it has a beautiful terrace where the view down...the Loch to the island is magnificent on a sunny day. The road to get here is also a delight. But the food. I went for the fish platter, all fresh, or freshly smoked and just as good as the web image. I had Meg, my faithful 18-year-old Collie with me and she also enjoyed the freedom to wander around the terrace and the bowl of fresh water thoughtfully provided by the owners. I really hope I can find a way to come back and enjoy this fine dining experience again.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 16 July 2022

We had an excellent seafood platter here for lunch served with salad and new potatoes. Probably the freshest crab I have even eaten. Very friendly staff and very casual. Would highly recommend.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 6 July 2022 via mobile

Overlooking the bay to Handa Island, what a find... great friendly seafood restaurant. The seafood platter was wonderful, excellent. Thank you for a great meal. Well worth the detour off the A894 to Tarbet

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 17 June 2022

Only made it here once for lunch despite trying to visit more. Beautiful location but parking difficult as Honda island ferry was busy. Great value seafood platter and really friendly owners. Loved it.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 15 June 2022

Not the easiest place to get to, but worth it. Modest menu, majority being fish or shell fish based. We shared a sea platter of local prawns, (which needed a couple of minutes with a nut cracker to open,) crab, smoked mackerel and salmon, in...a salad with buttered potatoes and an apple and walnut dressing. Lovely but somewhat expensive. It seems advisable to book. We arrived 3:00 ish, not booked, and it was tricky finding a table.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 8 June 2022

Stopped off here after a day walking around Handa island and decided to have an early supper. Its a lovely quirky looking restaurant with a fishing theme. There are several tables inside and a balcony area with additional seating. We went to the counter ,...and the waiter had interesting customer service skills. To the person in front he said " Do you just want drink or something to eat , because if you only want a drink you can only have the table for 30 minutes as we are a small restaurant" ( even though it was empty). We ordered a meal and drinks which we wanted to have outside to which he said" Are you sure you want to eat outside? If it rains you can't then have a table inside" As it was we decided to sit inside and we had drinks served quickly. It did fill up quickly as the ferry comes back, and then another couple came in and asked if they could have a meal , to which he said we are full ( even though there were tables outside) but you can come back at 4.30 . They said ok but could we have a coffee , to which he said no ( even though the two sofas were empty) unsuprizingly they didn't come back. We got the feeling he didn't want anyone outside as it was more areas to clear up.Our meals arrived quickly and were a lovely seafood platter and a pickled herring salad , the platter was beautifully presented and came with a salad ,hot potatoes and bread. As we said we were going to share both meals the waiter brought extra plates . It was lovely and fresh ( langustines and crabs caught by the owners ) and tasted great . The platter is £35 but was worth it . The waiter seemed to cheer up later, asking if our meals were ok and chatting about the business and the owners when we went to pay. Its a lovely place to eat after a Handa trip but recommend getting off the ferry quick to grab a table or phone up and reserveMore

Date of visit: June 2022
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Hello, I'm afraid we are now closed for the season :( we are open for the summer season only, from mid April to mid September. I'm very sorry, but hopefully we'll see you when you are next in the area! Thank you, Rebecca
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