The Pierhouse Hotel - RESTAURANT
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Hours
Sun
12:30 - 14:3018:00 - 20:45
Mon
12:30 - 14:3018:00 - 20:45
Tue
12:30 - 14:3018:00 - 20:45
Wed
12:30 - 14:3018:00 - 20:45
Thu
12:30 - 14:3018:00 - 20:45
Fri
12:30 - 14:3018:00 - 20:45
Sat
12:30 - 14:3018:00 - 20:45
MICHELIN
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4.5
Travellers' Choice 2024
MICHELIN
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Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Seafood, British, Scottish, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, View, Bar Scene, Business meetings
MICHELIN Guide's Point of View
As locations go, it’s hard to beat: find a spot on the terrace to watch the ferry chugging across the loch and stay the night to wake up to the fabulou...
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Details
PRICE RANGE
£1.00 – £1.00
CUISINES
Seafood, British, Scottish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
727 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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15jun02
Stoke-on-Trent136 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
This was a return visit after a few years since our last visit when we were last here on holiday. Everything we ate was delicious and the service was excellent - it was a fine afternoon so we were able to dine outside overlooking the island of Lismore.
It was far from a cheap lunch but we knew this in advance so chose the restaurant as to make a special occasion of our last day on holiday.
Would we return in the future - yes undoubtedly!
Written 2 August 2020
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hello 15jun02
Thank you for your review. We're pleased that the weather allowed you to sit outside - not always the case on the west coast of Scotland!
We hope to welcome you back to the hotel in the future.
Regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 4 August 2020
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Mancuban
United Kingdom40 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Situated opposite a jetty where you can get a passenger ferry across to Lismore. Beautiful views across to the island and Mull further afield.
Seafood platter was great value (shared with my wife), fish pie recommended (daughter) and a plate of langoustines were happily devoured (son). We ordered all 3 deserts and fought over every spoonful !
Written 30 October 2020
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hi Mancuban
Thank you for the lovely review.
We are so lucky to have the most wonderful larder on our dorstep and a fabulous kitchen team to do amazing things with them.
We are launching a new menu soon - we hope you come back to sample it soon!
Kind regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 3 November 2020
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Thomas H
Oban107 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Today we meet up with some friends at the Pierhouse for our lunch. When we got there we got a table in the window and they came and asked us what we wanted to drink and some menu's. We all had a time choosing because there was so much choice! It took around 15/20 minutes and they were all very neatly presented on the plates. It was lovely!! I had the fish and chips. Recently they have updated the menu, i prefer the fish now but would prefer the chips before the update! Once everyone had finished they brought some dessert menu's, so much choice! I had sticky toffee pudding while the others had the new rice pudding! My mum said it was beautiful especially with the raspberries and honeycomb on the top. We will definitely be back and would definitely recommend to anyone who lives or is staying nearby.
Written 4 January 2020
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hello Thomas H
We're delighted that you enjoyed your meal with us recently.
You are right to say that we have given the fish and chips a bit of a makeover - the fish batter is made with Black Isle beer and the chips are now homemade and hand-cut served with our own seaweed salt; although it sounds like you were more pleased than not with your lunch choice!
Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback for us - hopefully you will come back and see us when you are back in the area.
Kind regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 18 February 2020
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hels642016
Lytham St Anne's37 contributions
Hidden at the end of a small winding road by the Lismore Foot Ferry this was an wonderful location for an afternoon tea and delicious warmed scones sitting outside in the sunshine with stunning views.... and while we did not stay we returned the next day as I had left my jumper (accidently but maybe on purpose). While our other halves and dogs went off on the Ferry to Lismore we decided to have a coffee and catch up and as it was a chillier day we went inside and found the snug with log burner, lovely comfy chairs and views out to the beautiful scenery . Coffee turned into lunch and the Cullen Skink was amazing and the 'fishfinger' sandwich was amazing with delicious homemade tartar sauce. The staff were so friendly and we had a fabulous time - thank you
Written 12 October 2020
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hi hels642016
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we are so happy that you enjoyed your visits to us.
Next time we hope you will come and stay with us to try our fabulous dinners - and breakfasts too! I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team.
Warm regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 14 October 2020
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KarenRichardson
Edinburgh45 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
The sign at the car park entrance reads "Welcome to Seafood Heaven" and it's not far off. One of our party ordered the seafood platter ( the cheaper and smaller one, not the one which included a whole lobster!) and we watched as piece by piece everything was poked out, slurped, dipped, broken open and devoured. At the end there was a plate with a couple of mussels which didn't open and a scattering of shell. His bowl for the langoustine heads and mussel and oyster shells was replaced three times by attentive staff. The monkfish was very good but not exceptional, with its mushy lentil base. I wasn't a fan of what appeared to be deep fried filo pastry sheets that came with it, as they tasted greasy. However the cheese souffle as a starter was HUGE and delicious and came surrounded by a moat of cheesy sauce. And the Ginger Parkin for a dessert was similarly moated with a treacly sauce and I'd eat that every day if I could get them to send it to me! I fear I may have moaned out loud as I spooned it into my mouth.
We were here for a couple of nights and breakfast was equally good, the fresh fruit salad being the star of the morning show for me with french toast made from brioche a very good runner up.
Service was slightly tardy but the restaurant was full both nights and so maybe I'm being unfair on them. The staff were friendly and helpful at all times.
Written 18 April 2022
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hi KarenRichardson
Thank you for your lovely review, although I am sorry to see that you were disappointed with one of your dishes at dinner. Hopefully the ginger parkin helped redeem us in your eyes!
We do hope that you will come back and see us again soon as we will be introducing a new menu in the coming weeks.
Kind regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 19 April 2022
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kimberley.b
Cambridge51 contributions
Oct 2020 • family
I wish this restaurant was closer to home! We loved our meal so much that we will definitely be back again one day.
Please note that with the current Government guidelines that the restaurant will only accept non-staying hotel guests for their lunch service as dinner service is reserved for hotel guests only.
The service was superb and the food matched! We enjoyed the Cullen Skink soup, Mussels, Lobster, Langoustines and Venison Stew. We loved the starters and mains so much that we had to order the Sticky Toffee Pudding too! So stuffed by the end of the meal but we enjoyed every bite and have ZERO regrets!!
Make sure you call to book a table!
Written 24 October 2020
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hello wxnderlustxo
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Such a shame that you don't live closer as now offer a Pierhouse@home service!
The availability of tables in the evening is currently completely dependent on government restrictions. It wasn't that we recently reserved dinner tables for residents only, however we were simply not allowed to welcome non-residents into the building after 6pm! But this is a constantly changing situaiton at the moment so we would always recommend calling us to find out what the guidelines are.
I will be sure to pass your comments on to the restaurant and kitchen teams. We hope that we are to welcome you back to The Pierhouse soon.
Warm regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 3 November 2020
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Gamekeeper
Braemar195 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
Anyone coming to this area should have a meal here (and book!!! its popular!) The fish is so fresh you can almost taste the sea. We had dinner here but a) want more of the food and b) want to see the view and so have booked to come back for lunch. Husband had the oysters (fantastic he said) and I had the scallop (not ashamed to say my finger cleaned up all the caramelised shallot sauce) - scallop cooked to absolute perfection and the toasted brioche was superb. Husband has bouillabaisse and I had lobster Thermidor and allowed him a bit, the samphire alongside was the perfect match. We managed to find room for sticky toffee pudding (good but not as good as) the burnt cream which was one of the best we have ever had. The staff were great, not in your face but friendly and open Fiona the manager is a BIG asset and that she bothered to come and talk to us was great! do NOT miss this place! its a real gem.
Written 7 November 2020
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LarryH1977
Melbourne4 contributions
Oct 2020 • family
Staying near Oban we decided to come up for a walk and to see Castle Stalker, so pleased to have seen the signs for the Pierhouse and even more pleased to get a table for lunch. Lucky enough to get a Lobster roll with homemade chips. The cullen skink was also great and my daughter had the kids homemade fish fingers, which i also tried and were fab and great value.
The key for me was the freshness, simplicity of great quality food and great presentation, and a menu that both i and my partner wanted so much more of. We for sure have a desire to return! Great service and fresh seafood with amazing views 🙌
Written 24 October 2020
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hi LarryH1977
What a great review, thank you so much for leaving it for us.
I am delighted that you enjoyed your recent visit to us. If you need an excuse to come and see us again then we are launching a new menu soon - maybe you could stay overnight and experience our breakfasts too!
Kind regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 3 November 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Strathclyde2014
Norwich11 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We arrived for coffee, stayed for lunch and had one of the nicest meals ever, watching a storm roll in as we ate beautiful salmon and great fish and chips. The staff were delightful and the restaurant thoughtfully set out so that we were socially distanced without it being obtrusive. Highlight of a wonderful ho,iday- thank you.
Written 17 August 2020
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ThePierhouseHotel
Dear Strathclyde2017
Thank you for your great review. We have worked very hard to ensure that we are able to observe the necessary guidelines with regard to social distancing, etc and it is good to get some positive feedback on that; it helps to reinforce in our minds that we're doing the right things!
We do hope that you will come back and visit us again in the not too distant future. Perhaps next time you could come and stay with us?!
Best regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 18 August 2020
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Gallagher721
Stirling17 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Just returned from a one night stay here over Valentines weekend. Weather was horrendous but it only added to the atmosphere of this wonderful hotel. Sitting by the log burner drinking gin and reading magazines while the wind howled! Staff could not be more attentive and welcoming. Everything we ate was excellent, from our lunchtime soup and freshly made bread to our seafood dinner of oysters and langoustines. Excellent wine list too. Our room was upgraded to one overlooking the sea which was really atmospheric during the storm. Breakfast next morning of fresh kippers and poached eggs was also excellent. We will definitely come back and very soon!
Written 18 February 2020
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hello Gallagher721
Thank you for the great review! We hope to welcome you back to The Pierhouse again in the future.
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 4 August 2020
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Kdiane975
6 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
Had dinner here on Tuesday 25 August, during a 2 night stay near Oban and it was truly one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Hubby and I both had 3 courses but didn’t feel over stuffed by it all just comfortably full. The service was also excellent, didn’t get the young gentleman’s name but he is a credit to the restaurant and was really knowledgeable about the menu and drinks available too. The other servers were equally friendly and helpful.
We will definitely come back here again and would recommend to anyone.
Written 1 September 2020
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ThePierhouseHotel
Dear Kdiane975
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review for us, and thank you so very much for the huge compliment that you have paid us.
I will be sure to pass your comments on to the kitchen and to the front of house staff; our teams work very hard to ensure they have the right knowledge to help enahnce the customer experience and make it as memorable as possible.
Please do come back and see us again soon. hopefully next time you might come and stay with us to sample the breakfst menu too!
Warm regrds
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 9 September 2020
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erc0lan0
Harrogate46 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
Wonderful location overlooking water. We stopped for lunch and were served by a very charming Canadian waiter who gave us great attention and added to the welcoming atmosphere. Two of our party were gluten and dairy intolerant, and the restaurant catered very well for our requirements. Highly enjoyable seafood lunch followed by a walk along the loch edge and back round to our starting point.
Written 8 August 2021
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hello erc0lan0
Thank you for this great feedback. We are always delighted that people take the time to leave reviews for us. I will be sure to pass on your comments to Michael (the very charming Canadian waiter!).
We hope to be able to welcome you back to The Pierhouse soon.
Kind regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 10 August 2021
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Alison L
6 contributions
Jul 2021 • couples
We stopped for morning coffee and ended up staying for lunch at this incredible place. We enjoyed the freshest langoustines ever and an absolutely delicious cheese soufflé which was worth the wait. Superb homemade desserts too! Stunning location, wonderful friendly service and a dream of a discovery on our grand tour of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
Written 30 July 2021
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hi alisonl358
Thank you so much for the great review. I will definitely be passing on your comments to our kitchen team. Come back another time and stay with us!
Kind regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 2 August 2021
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Peter R
Dartford1367 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
We stopped here for lunch on our way back to Oban from visiting Glencoe. We had made a booking which I would recommend. We had a table by the window with views to the small ferry terminal and Lismore in the distance and the sun shone. For our main courses we had fish pie and the west coast salmon both of which were extremely tasty, full of flavour and delicious. All the staff were very friendly and attentive without being overly intrusive. We will certainly return if back in the area.
Written 29 October 2020
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hello Peter R
Thank you so much for the lovely review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your recent visit, and even more pleased that you were able to experience the good weather too!
We look forward to welcoming you back to The Pierhouse in the future.
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 3 November 2020
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jeremy a
3 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
I selected the restaurant for its loch-side location and excellent reputation. Neither disappointed, despite the fickle early October weather - indeed, the rainbows were a bonus. The waiting staff were without exception charming, friendly and helpful, and supplied us, after seating us at a window table, with a jug of iced water and a bowl of home-baked bread and pat of butter. The menu was clear and interesting; choice was only hampered by the wonderful selection. We opted for the langoustines and were not disappointed. the wine selection complemented the seafood in every respect. Excellent location, menu, service at a reasonable price. A birthday treat (age not disclosed) to remember!
Written 4 October 2021
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ThePierhouseHotel
Hello jeremy a
Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review for us. We are so delighted that you enjoyed your recent visit to us. I will be sure to pass on your comments to the whole team.
We do hope to be able to welcome you back to The Pierhouse in the not too distant future.
Best regards
Fiona McLean
General Manager
Written 8 October 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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