Seafood restaurants and eateries

Scotland's Food and Drink Coast

Argyll'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!

Argyll Outline Map

Seafood in Argyll & the Isles

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Use our interactive map showing the places where you can enjoy freshly caught seafood! Let us help you plot and plan your travels or decide what you want to do today.

 

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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

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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

Tel: 01496 300129

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Beinn an Tuirc Distillers Cafe

Immerse yourself in the Kintyre Gin experience! Our tour lasts around an hour and you’ll learn all about the story of Kintyre Gin and the origins of the dist...

Lephincorrach Farm
Carradale
Campbeltown
Argyll
PA28 6QT

Tel: 01583 431 528

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18 Restaurant & Bar at Another Place, The Machrie

Start with a drink by our roaring log fires or on the outdoor terrace overlooking the 18th green —the perfect spot to gaze out to sea at endless sunsets. Our...

Low Road
Port Ellen
Isle of Islay
PA42 7AN

Tel: +44 (0)1496 302310

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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

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Boathouse Restaurant

The Boathouse is a family owned restaurant with a great reputation for the finest Scottish seafood on the West coast of Scotland, most of which is landed on...

Boathouse Restaurant
Isle of Gigha
Argyll
PA28 6LA

Tel: 01583 505123

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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

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Port Charlotte Hotel

The Port Charlotte Hotel is a small 4 star hotel located in a charming, beachside location in the conservation village of Port Charlotte, on the beautiful is...

Port Charlotte Hotel
Main Street
Port Charlotte
Isle of Islay
PA48 7TU

Tel: 01496 850360

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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!

Seafood Shacks

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.

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