Loch Fyne Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Visited last week and really enjoyed the experience. We ordered the fish & chips and some oysters. Decided to go for takeaway and sat outside on the picnic benches, which offered a gorgeous view which perfect for anyone who enjoys dining outdoor. The oysters were incredibly fresh, absolutely lovely, especially if you're a seafood lover. I'd definitely recommend sitting outside if the weather’s nice, as the view really adds to the experience. A great spot for a relaxed meal with quality food and a scenic backdrop!

We had a really wonderful meal here. I’d had been before many years ago, and was so excited and pleased to go back. Food is top quality, very fresh seafood, simply but effectively prepared. Good wine list. And considered the quality of say very good value for money. There were a few tiny things about service that stopped me putting a 5 star review, but it is a great restaurant, most of the staff were lovely, and I would deffinately go back again if in the area.

We went for lunch on Sunday 20th July The restaurant is set at the head of the loch in glorious mountain scenery The room was white , bright, beautifully furnished and very welcoming The food!! This was by far the best lunch we had had for a very very long time We shared battered haddock and chips And a platter of smoked fish We started with plump fresh oysters - a fantastic taste of freshness The haddock - wow - by far the best we’ve ever had - perfectly cooked fish in a light and crispy batter - gorgeous !! The platter was great - tasty smoked mussels, perfect pickled herring with tart apple slices to cut through the vinegar - mild smoked trout The onion rings should be banned as highly addictive !!! Great service! Great food! Good well stocked deli too

My wife declared this her favorite meal of our two week trip. The seafood was fresh and amazingly delicous. Much of it comes directly from Loch Fyne, right on the doorstep. The staff were extremely joyful and friendly. There were 8 of us for lunch and we did make reservations. I highly recommend a visit. Quick tip... try the oysters!

Very disappointing. They have a seating area outside with picnic benches over looking the loch. I would say perfect location with gorgeous views - especially for those like ourselves who have a dog. The picnic benches are just outside the restaurant door… hardly a ‘hike’ from the kitchen yet you aren’t allowed to order off the main menu, only the poor selection from the take away menu - a choice of 3 things. If you don’t fancy a heavy meal you’re pretty screwed. All we wanted was 3 starters, a portion of chips and a glass of wine each. The deli next door hardly had a great choice either - 1 tuna sandwich that looked like a 6 year old had made it and two other sandwiches for just short of £4. Hardly appetising. We’ve ended up leaving in hope to find a friendlier spot, with a better selection and more accommodating staff. We won’t be rushing back nor recommending it to anyone. Shame.

The restaurant was cool/cold causing the food to become cold quickly. I like my food to be hot. I felt that the meal did not reflect the price. If you pay expensive prices then it is reasonable to expect top service and food. The fish counter is not separated from the restaurant which is probably why the restaurant is not warm or it could be our changing climate but I didn't think it was value for money. Perhaps living on its reputation! The quality of the food was good therefore the factors that were not best are things that should be achievable. Anyway I will eat elsewhere in future.

A lovely location on loch Fyne good choice of seafood however the oysters were not the juiciest or the biggest. The restaurant is traditionally modelled in all white and resembles a Scottish Croft. The bread however, was lovely and soft and sumptuous and was cut lovely and thick.

The freshest seafood ever! I mean, seriously. Most everything on the menu is caught in Loch Fyne. The OYSTERS are to die for. We were unable to get a booking Saturday as they were completely booked out days in advance. We decided to get takeaway oysters and smoked salmon, and ate them outside on the picnic tables. Wellllllll the oysters were so good we asked to book lunch the next day. They fortunately had an opening. We came back today and were blown away by the selection and the quality of the food. Again we had 6 fresh oysters, and also the hand dived Shetland scallops with the a black pudding on the side (it is Scottish sausage and I don’t eat meat, but the husband does). We also indulged in the Loch Fyne Langoustines. I enjoyed a glass of extra brut Cremant BdB from France. Nice and dry bubbly. Hoooo weeee that was a great lunch! Everything came out quickly and was a nice presentation. The langoustines were served with a side of garlic butter and chips (fries). The food we selected was perfect for two people. If you are in Scotland and you like seafood, make sure to put this place on your list. Best oysters I’ve ever had. They also have a very nice deli attached with some local gifts. The fresh fish looks amazing. They also sell some snacks like fresh cheese and those oat crackers that are so good.

This is the ultimate place to go for fish and chips when in Scotland although their menu is so much more than that. the seafood platter is incredible, the mussels are always a good choice and this time I opted for the langoustines which were exquisite. Served with chunky chips and drizzled in the most garlicky sauce. Fantastic. You might need to book a table as this place gets busy despite being in the middle of nowhere. We joined the ferry traffic from Kennacraig with a pit stop for an incredible lunch. Don't miss out on the shop. You can buy fishes to take home. I always look for the Braden Rost pate but they now only make it in the summer so I missed out on that one. They have lovely cheeses and things too. Great little treats to take home.

Oysters: Fantastic - Service: not so much We were visiting lovely Inveraray and actually already had lunch. But this place is pretty famous and not far away, so we decided to try some of their Oysters. There was lots of space left on the huuuge parking lot...no wonder, it was in the middle of the afternoon. Since we were travelling with our dog, we took a seat outside. Not right outside the door....because our dog wasn't even welcome there! We had half-a-dozen of Oysters. Presentation was really nice, prices did seem a bit high at first. But then: The Oyster were amazingly good and fresh. So you could say the prices are fair enough. The Oysters: so tender and creamy they almost melted on our tongues. There's one let-down. Service was not friendly, on the verge of being rude. They really need to work on that. Not sure what triggered it. 'cause we only ordered half a dozen? 'cause we had a dog with (which was barely welcome even outside??). Or is is just the way it always is. That costs a point. Maybe they are just spoilt from the success, I don't know. Judging only the Oysters: Fantastic .....beaten only by "Moran's Oyster Cottage" near Galway, Ireland.

Sample plate of Isle of Mull aged cheddar, Bonnet goat cheese, smoked anchovies, Italian mix olives, and peppered smoked mackerel. We also bought some venison salami and cheese for plane trip home. Great deli with attached restaurant. Very good stop.

We tried a bit of everything, but my favorite was the crispy fried oysters. The langostines were also tasty, but they hardly have meat on them. The mix of broad beans, peas, and asparagus was very fresh with a light sauce that allows you to taste the veggies and doesnt overpower them. The grilled oysters with cheese and spinach was not bad, but not as good as the fried oysters. We also had the mussels with potato and bacon with a cider sauce, it was good with a very light flavor. The setting across the lake really makes this place! You can smell the lake and it makes you want to eat fresh seafood.

Really beautiful food and location but the oysters gave both my mom and I upset stomachs.

Now this is what I'm talking about in terms of seafood and fish and chips! Wow, what a great place to eat. Not only is it on a fantastically scenic part of the Old Military Road (aka, the road to the Islay ferry), not only does it have a funky little fish/produce shop attached, not only does it have a lovely dining room, this place also makes great food. We went for the old tried and tested order a bunch of different dishes and share them between us approach. This featured your classic fish and chips (haddock of course), mussels (which our 4 year old full on loved) and langoustines. All of the food was phenomenal. Service was good too. Next time I'm back in Scotland I'll certainly be back! PS - special nod to the chips, Canada needs to take note and make them like they do in Scotland!

Would be less. We had a group of us. Site has open at 9. Nothing saying anything else. Restuant side didnt open and turned us away. The deli side opened.... 15 min after we entered and wouldnt let us eat unless or was pre-made. Wait staff on both sides just stood around and stared at us. Not very nice.

The smoked mussels, marinated anchovies, and prawns are a perfect seafood combination for a light appetizer. I tried these three together with a side salad and peas. This was a nice light meal. All the food tasted fresh and well prepared. Would definitely recommend trying loch fyne for a quality seafood dinner.

We just popped in here and grabbed a raw Oyster and smoked salmon bagel before we hit the road ! Delicious oyster! And the smoked salmon was great! The cake we got as a take away was a miss, but its a seafood place not a bakery so Ill give them that. We had seen a presentation from the restaurant earlier at the BEST in the WEST Food festival. The put a lot of care into growing their oysters! We also buy their smoked salmon everyone and again from the shops! Would love to eat a proper dinner here some time! Hopefully in the future. Wish sea food was cheaper ;) guess you pay for quality.

Stopped here on the way up to Oban, part of a loop through Scotland, getting back to my roots. We ordered a dozen oysters, which were absolutely delicious. The were the bigger variety, plump and juicy. They came out with two types of bread, one sundried tomato and one oat, both fresh and hearty. In fact, the leftover bread (smuggled out safely in my napkin) lasted the rest of the ride to Inverness. The staff was very friendly, and though prices were a bit high, we found it worth it. The area is gorgeous too, passing through lochs and colorful hills at every turn. The Fyne Brewery nearby is worth a stop as well.

Fish lover? Prepared to drive 50 miles in the pursuit of some lovely, fresh and locally sourced food? Hells yeah, this is the place for you! Recommended by a work colleague, we combined travelling up to Loch Fyne on Saturday afternoon with a good old ramble along the shore of Loch Lomond to work up an appetite. If you haven't been, you've got to stop at Firkin Point along the route to catch the Loch and surroundings looking mysterious, desolate, misty, romantic and absolutely 'Scottish'. Anyway, you're not here to get a tour-guide of the Loch have you? Loch Fyne Oyster Bar then... A couple of fresh, raw oysters for me, a couple of the baked ones for the fishy-veggie - which she was scared to eat so I got to polish off... Cha-ching! I never thought I'd enjoy baked oysters as much as raw, but oh deary me wasn't I in for a surprise - delicious they were, seriously cheesy and salty and tasty and hot and nomnonom. Not taking anything away from the raw, as that is still my favourite way to have 'em (traditionalist that I am) but never having baked oysters before I was very taken aback and would struggle to decide between the two in terms of taste and texture. Onwards and upwards to the main - drum roll please... Bouillabaisse for her and (stay with me now) KIng Scallops (with the coral on, oh yeah) in breadcrumbs, black pudding, gherkins and capers for me, with a side of chunky chips. This, my friends, was a taste sensation; a party in my mouth, if you will. I thought bouillabaisse was just a fishy stew, but lo' I was to be surprised and educated once more. Not 'just' a fish stew, but a tagine-filled load of langoustines, mussels, salmon, some white fish (sorry) in a tomato-based sauce, all served with crispy bread and aioli. Again, it was left to yours truly to eat not only my own lovely dish, but also to polish off the bouillabaisse, so I can honestly give my opinion on a number of different dishes in our one sitting - all super-tasty and worth every penny (it ain't that cheap.) No room for desert, but this is clearly a restaurant that likes to properly feed its punters as after paying up there was some mighty fine fudge forced into our hands as we (I) waddled through the door.

This place has been on of my favorite restaurants I have ever been to. I ordered the Full Scottish Breakfast and everything in it was so delicious. The favorite high lights was the sausage because there was so much flavor in every piece of it. The eggs were cooked to predictions. Would recommend and the service here is so warm and caring.

Our B&B hosts on Arran recommended we stop into Loch Fyne Oysters on our way up to Plockton and I have to say I'm very happy we took their advice! I've never been a big oyster eater, but we tried a couple different varieties here and I don't think another oyster will ever compare! The baked oysters with garlic breadcrumbs were absolutely delicious, I could eat trays of these. Wouldn't hesitate to go a little out of the ways to enjoy them again whenever we return to Scotland!

1 star for the location/setting/ambiance: Quaint, cool, clean, and minimal decoration. Loved the setting, the decor, by the lake location. Were seated and welcomed immediately. 2 stars for the service: The waitress and the hostess were very welcoming, prompt, very pleasant and accommodating! 3 stars for the food presentation: Food looked appealing and appetizing! Was presented nicely and with great precision. 4 Stars for taste: The oysters were so fresh, probably the freshest and tastiest oysters I've ever had! We ended up ordering 2 extra servings! Fried oysters were delicious and the salmon was scrumptious and perfectly cooked! Scallops were really nicely done as well! 5 Starts for not being disappointed: Had high expectations before going in and I was not disappointed. My family had been there before and really hyped the place up. I am glad I got to visit and I will surely return on my next visit to Scotland! Overall amazing experience and it is a must go place for seafood lovers!

We were staying at a nearby holiday cottage and were on the prowl for good seafood. It is surprisingly difficult to find in the part of Scotland. After a bit of searching we heard about Loch Fyne and off we went. It is very easy to find on the highway. You cant miss it. It has a combined farmshop where you can also buy fresh seafood, veg, bread, and various other grocery items, though at fairly high prices. The restaurant itself feels a bit fancy and we felt a bit under dressed in our relaxed holiday clothing. Menu is quite edited. We started with oysters, which, sadly, our waitress couldnt provide much information about. Nevermind, they were fresh and delicious, served with a shallot vinegar. Between us we had the scallops, cod and chips. All were fresh and delicious and were nice sized portions. Scallops served in shell were a nice touch. There was a good selection of wines and the atmosphere was nice and service was decent. The prices were a bit on the high side, but I suppose this was expected. It ended up being a bit of a splurge, but worth it for quality, fresh seafood.

Great lunch spot on your way to Inveraray Castle. I had the smoked salmon for a starter. I had a salmon/ cod burger and fries. I loved it! My boyfriend had a creamy chowder and mussels. We will return if we are in the neighborhood again!

I have never eaten in the restaurant like Andrew M, so I cannot comment on the food that they serve. But every time we drive by this place, we drop and get barton rost. Barton rost is salmon smoked using the staves from whisky casks and it is amazing. I doubt we will ever go into the restaurant but the deli next door is a regular interruption on our way to Inverarary. Loch Fyne Oysters and the burger van at Rest-and-Be-Thankful or should that be Rest-and-Be-Burgered.

This place has it all great location great food and great staff BUT ordered main course of Stornoway black pudding with scallops, when it arrived it contained one slice of blackpudding and four scallops,with a little garnish,Gary had the grilled seabream which was fantastic mmmmmmm!!!! The main dishes come on their own and you need to buy side orders. My starter was well presented which was the chowder and I also had one oyster to accompany with grilled cheese,Gary had the mussel salsa which was wonderful ! I skipped desert, Gary had the apple and berry pie with coffee. We shared a 1/2 bottle of wine, I did mention to the waiteress that the my main course could have been slightly more generous but she let me know that was their standard size portion.The total bill was £81.00 which was perhaps a little pricey! So if you want a great place to eat and be prepared to pay a little more then I recommend this venue, and if you are watching your weight ,order the blackpudding with scallops for your main,it would be nice if they could include some vegetables in the main dish. Cheers

Only popped in for coffees here (whatever brand they use it's good stuff) so can't comment on the food at all but the service was rather confused. First we were presented with four pots of Assam tea followed by a single large cafetiere and then finally our four drinks, one of which had managed to change from a single espresso to a double. Presumably such things don't happen often as there weren't many customers & it could get pretty fraught if such errors occured when the place is busy. The speacials board looked well priced & the shop I imagine stocks all the locally produced jams etc. that you could want.

I'll start by saying, I went for breakfast. Maybe this wasn't their best foot forward because the other reviews are all glowing about the food. Next time I'll stop in for lunch and enjoy some oysters. As for breakfast, the service was terrible. Dining is all about service, and this place fell flat on its face. There were 5 people working and maybe 5 tables of people having breakfast, and it was the slowest service I've ever experienced. I was not asked what type of coffee I'd like, and I was brought whatever the barista decided to make. It was impossibly strong. I like strong coffee, but this was turpentine. I had to request a pot of hot water and a larger cup to make it potable. No milk or cream were brought out, and why would they when they didn't ask if I took any with my coffee, right? The food, while tasty, was presented on a plate that looked basically empty -- if the portion is going to be small, then it should be on a smaller plate so that it doesn't look so bizarre. I left totally unimpressed.

After receiving a voucher as a wedding present we were very keen to try this fab restaurant located in one of the most picturesque locations in Scotland. Upon booking through their website I added a note to advise I was gluten intolerant and would require gluten free options. On arrival the waiter advised that he had a menu for me which showed only the items which were naturally gluten free. This rarely happens in any restaurant I was really impressed. Not only that but some of the items on the main menu could also be altered if required. I opted for the Grilled Haddock with Chips and minted pea purée. I was slightly worried as our order was taken by a different waitress and I wasn't sure if she realised that the option I went for was not the regular fish in batter as the menus looked identical but I had nothing to worry about as communication between staff was fantastic. It's very rare I can have chips in any restaurant so this was a real treat. The fish was seasoned beautifully and chips were to die for. My husband chose the roasted salmon, chickpea and chorizo stew and I have to admit I did have food envy. For dessert the waitress ensured I was given the gluten free menu again - was very impressed with this attention to detail. I went for the chessboard which they were able to serve with gluten free bread and my husband went for the Treacle tart with clotted cream both delicious. Service was fantastic and probably one of the best I have received with regards to my gluten intolerance. Will definitely be back again.

Fish lovers everywhere, get yourselves to the Loch Fyne Oyster bar! Well worth the journey to the middle of nowehere and the scenery on the way is a sight to behold. The menu isn't the widest but with the specials you shouldn't have any trouble finding something you like. I love the different flavoured herring they do (and you can buy them in the shop) and I also fell in love with Bouillibase (if that's legal) after trying it here. Be prepared to wait if you haven't booked. I prefer the back of the restaurant away from the hustle and bustle. What are you waiting for? Go! Go now!