Seafood restaurants and eateries
Scotland's Food and Drink CoastArgyll's Atlantic waters and sea lochs deliver bountiful fresh fish and shellfish. Nothing beats tucking into a fresh seafood platter while watching the fishing fleets land their catch in the harbour.
Across the mainland and islands, offers some outstanding places to enjoy Argyll's seafood served up with stunning coastal views - you can literally see the waters from where your fresh fish has been caught that day.
Argyll has a long tradition of fish smoking and the region is home to over ten smokehouses, some with visitor centres where you can watch the process... and experience you'll want to share with others!
Seafood in Argyll & the Isles
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The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant
Hidden away in the quiet village of Port Appin, on the shores of Loch Linnhe, surrounded by the spectacular raw beauty of the magnificent west coast of Scotl...
Port Appin
Appin
PA38 4DE
Tel: 01631 730 302
Loch Fyne Oyster Bar & Deli
From the rugged shores of Loch Fyne itself, Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd are dedicated to providing the world with Scotland’s finest seafood. Whether it be from our...
Clachan
Cairndow
PA26 8BL
Tel: +44 (0)1499 600482
Islay Sea Adventures
We are Islay's only boat tour company. We offer a range of tours, including wildlife, fishing, seafood and Corryveckan.
Looking for something bespoke and pe...
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Port Ellen Pontoons
Port Ellen
Isle of Islay
PA42 7DW
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Surnaig Farm
Lagavulin
Isle of Islay
PA42 7DX
Tel: 01496 300129
Kames Hotel
The Kames Hotel is a beautiful, character-filled, Victorian building that sits on the seafront overlooking the magnificent Kyles of Bute, on the Cowal penins...
Kames
Tighnabruaich
Argyll
PA21 2AF
Tel: 01700 811489
The Blairmore
We are a Cafe/Bistro on the shores of Loch Long, across from Blairmore Pier. We offer locally sourced produce, a full range of breakfast dishes, home baking,...
The Blairmore
Shore Road
Blairmore
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8TJ
Tel: 01369 760391
Restaurant at Loch Melfort Hotel
Fine dining and Bistro classics in our Restaurant, drinks on the deck– whatever your budget, appetite or occasion, we have plenty of options at Loch Melfort....
Loch Melfort Hotel
Arduaine
PA34 4XG
Tel: 01852200233
The Nook Seafood Takeaway
The Nook takeaway is nestled in the old storage leanto at the front of Ardminish Stores. A transformation from a store to Gigha’s only dedicated takeaway too...
Ardminish Stores
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA
Tel: 07557 277735
Food from Argyll at the Pier
Run by Argyll's food producer co-operative, our team has direct links to the ingredients they use and the products they sell. Our menu features tasty snacks...
Ferry Terminal
Oban
PA34 4DB
Tel: 01631 563 636
Local, fresh, sustainable seafood
This is an area renowned for seafood. And for good reason. Deep sheltered pockets of water provide the ideal habitat for marine life in all its forms.
Oban has the well-earned title of Seafood Capital of Scotland. Big skies, bountiful seas, a strong fishing heritage and more than a pinch of passion come together to bring you mouth-watering fresh fish and shellfish. Try The Seafood Hut for a rustic experience or Ee-Usk for a stunning waterfront location. Both prompted Food Critic Jay Rayner to advise fans of seafood to "drop everything and head to Oban".
On the nearby Inner Hebridean islands of Islay and Mull, you can watch the day's catch coming in before sampling the delicious fare.
Venture south and The Heart of Argyll is home to a long and varied coastline with the cold, crystal clear waters of Loch Tarbert to the south, Loch Fyne to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The harbours along the West Coast of Scotland have a long history of fishing. In the early 20th century, Scotland’s herring industry was the largest in the world and many families were involved in fishing, curing and preparing for market. These skills have been handed down through the generations and it shows.
Watch the yachts sail in over a leisurely plate of mussels and a glass of crisp white wine. Enjoy heaps of langoustines slathered in garlic butter, oysters with lemon and shallot vinegar, and hand-dived scallops seared to perfection. Tuck into meaty Dover sole, Gigha halibut, pesto-crusted hake fillets or traditional battered haddock. Plus, we do the best fish finger sandwiches!
Some of the best beach or seafood shacks in Scotland
Nothing says you’re on holiday like eating on the beach. The crunch of the sand, the sound of the waves and the salty air adds that little bit of magic.
