Seafood Shack

This is possibly the best place for lunch in Ullapool while waiting for the ferry. It is outdoor seating so be ready for that. On the property is a stand where you can purchase drinks made with locally produced gin. Everything is fresh and the helpings are huge. My wife and I definitely should have ordered one haddock wrap and it would have been more than sufficient. It is a popular place so you might have to wait a bit but if you’re just enjoying the afternoon, it’s worth it.

This is one of the very best places we’ve eaten at on the NC500 - really delicious and fresh seafood with a great little menu. Also a tiny little pop up bar selling gins to enjoy. We would definitely recommend!!

We visited just after midday and the seating and waiting area was already very crowded - a testament to the popularity of this place. We waited quite a while for our order as there appeared to be a mix up - this was quickly rectified by the head member of staff taking orders on the till. Thank you for this small gesture towards customer satisfaction. The hot smoked trout was outstanding!

A taste explosion that will be hard to replicate! Had the seafood wrap that was a meal within itself, the batter on the fish was so crispy, tasty and like nothing I’ve had before. Highly recommended and will definitely visit again. Staff were brilliant, very friendly ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Very decent seafood joint with great fresh seafood - try the langoustines if possible or any of their special dishes daily. Prices range from £12-20 for their seafood dishes which is somewhat reasonable. Dining experience however could be better as compared to other cafes in the area with proper dining facilities (indoor dining/sink/toilet) or jaw dropping views over the loch which unfortunately Seafood Shack doesn’t have. However you can always get a takeaway and head to your favourite spot to slurp your seafood but bear in mind the potential mess from all the shellfish!

Very good food. Delicious and fresh. Many different options. This place got recommended to me by locals, in the town 120miles away. It might get even a more special experience when you will dine in and it will start to rain, as there are no covers over some of the tables. While I was there, place was constantly full😊

Good god this place is a wonderful find!! Fresh fish and seafood cooked to order - what more could anyone want? A hot gin?? Yep, they have those too! My friend had the tempura haddock wrap and I had the hand-dived scallops, chorizo, rice and salad. Both were incredible. You can taste how fresh they are. Another lady had the crab and said ‘I could eat that all again’. There is also a gin shack which was serving gin with hot apple and it was delicious. Perfect for a cold, rainy day in Ullapool.

If you are in Ullapool and love seafood gen this is the place to be. The haddock wraps and a seafood taster was so fresh you could almost taste the seawater. We missed out on scallops as they run out so arrive early to get the best selection. The only drawback is that there’s very limited seating spaces and being a truck food, you are eating outside so be prepared to be exposed to the weather. Luckily for us neither of the two were a problem as we were able to share a seat with another couple. Would definitely recommend and stop again if I return to this area.

Ullapool. A pretty little town. We were on the way up north and came here for lunch. Read good things about this little place. And still were suprised about how popular this place is. A pretty big line...15-20mins waiting time. We got lucky and got some seats within a few minutes. Be prepared to share your table, since there's a a lack of space for all customers. But the wait is worth it. Who knew that some of the best oysters we've ever had in our lives would be served here? Tasty, fresh, creamy. Brillant oysters. Nothing else to say. Speechless. But other items were great as well. The shrimp were nice and fresh. The langoustines a real treat. Fantastic item to order. And the fried fish sandwich hot, crispy and oh so tender. Amazing fish and seafood that gets served here. And for fair prices. You can tell the products are fresh and the whole team prepares everything fresh. Highly enjoyable food in a busy, but nice atmosphere. The only thing that fell a bit short was the chowder. Was a bit of a fusion-chowder with asian influences. We love asian food, but this one didn't really impress us. But surely enjoyable for some folks. But all in all it is an amazing place to grab some real and real fresh fish and seafood. Not to be missed. Dog-friendly too!

The freshest oysters , since visiting Cape Cod last fall. Ordered 3 , devoured and ordered 6 more! We also loved all the dogs ;)

Hidden gem behind the main road. There is a little bit of a line - but it went fast. Two things going on here. The food stand and the gin stand. I went for the food, stayed for the gin. I did two different meals here - a cullen skink (like chowder but so much better) and then a seafood combo (salad greens type thing) - they were both hands down the best food I've had in this part of Scotland !!! and I've been here 3 weeks, eating out every meal. The cullen skink had a slight smoky flavored fish and the broth was done to perfection - thick enough but not too thick, and not watery. The seafood combo was awesome ! (i tried to get this the first night but it ran out - so go early) Mix of local favorites and catch of the day. Fresh vegs. The service was fast, clean and very polite. The food was amazing, well prepared, great tastes and excellent portions. The gin shack - sorry i don't remember the wonderful bar name, but it was in the same patio area - has lots of options - i went with a local drink and it was refreshing, cool and the taste was AWESOME ! I know Scotland is all about the whisky but the gin is amazing as well ! Check the hours --- you can walk by anytime, they have a board up with meals and times. it is a covid restriction and not their fault for timing or space. I just don't want to type a set of hours and then it be wrong. Some reviews say 'Cash Only" But I can CONFIRM they have touchless credit card payments - i used my Apple pay but they have a bunch of other logos on the screen. Gin place has touchless credit card as well - Apple pay and others.

This a nice spot with amazing and fresh seafood. We had the tempura haddock wrap and fresh oysters with Tabasco. The haddock wrap was crunchy and delicious. We shared our table with some fellow Americans from Chicago after some locals offered us their table. The setting was nice and the service was fantastic. Every local we met in Ullapool was super nice and friendly. It's worth a stop if you are ever in the area which is an area of great natural beauty.

It's a food truck- so check your hours first, as you often aren't going to get a late meal here and you don't want to miss it like I nearly did! Take your pennies too, as it's cash only. (It says online that t(hey reopen again April 1st 2020 as they close over the winter, and I don't blame them as it was brisk enough back last September with the NC500 crowd thinning.) Permanent set up, lovely people which just adds to the fab, seriously fresh food, I had the garlic crab claws, and they were so so good, but you'll get to pick off the chalkboard on the day.

Food was super fresh, I had scallops with beetroot couscous and salad. Everything was delicious! The food truck atmosphere is cool and casual. Prices are reasonable. Wish I was staying in town longer and could have eaten here again.

Definitely eat here if looking for good food in Ullapool! Super high marks for sophistication, quality, taste, and execution! Price is really good for fine dining type food because it's served in a food truck set up (but offers a spacious outdoor seating area) and admittedly you don't get a ton of protein. But for the amount you pay, you get enough super fresh and delicately flavored protein, paired with a salad dressed in a nice homemade vinaigrette, and a heaping amount of couscous that probably soaked up some of the delicious juices from whatever protein you ordered. Had the scallops, and it was awesome! Would totally have had it the next day, had we stayed more than a day in Ullapool. Also had the fried monkfish, which made for a really fresh fish and chips (without the chips) experience.