The Waterfront Fishouse Restaurant

We recently had a meal here and it was a perfect place to dine. The setting is picturesque and right by the water. The decor inside is stunning and really lovely. It would be good if the lighting was dimmed slightly and candles lit as this could have added to the ambience but overall it was a really nice setting. There is a set menu which we weren’t aware of. This looked to be excellent value but we were too late (not the restaurants fault). It was a little off putting as the the prices were much higher if eating from the standard menu. For this reason, we chose to skip the starters. However, the choices on offer on the menu were great. I chose the salmon main and my Mum had the sea bass. Both dishes were presented beautifully. The portions were big. My salmon appeared to be 2 fillets. It was served with vegetables, potatoes and a sauce and it was one of the nicest salmon dishes I’ve ever eaten. My Mum loved the sea bass too and said this tasted very flavoursome and fresh. We were disappointed with our dessert - we had the cheesecake to share. At £8.50, it was a little pricey and the portion was small. It was presented well but it wasn’t particularly tasty and we were both disappointed. Every single staff member treated us so well and there was a high level of customer care throughout. We were made to feel important and the staff regularly checked in to ask if we needed anything. All in all, we throughly enjoyed our visit. Our main courses were delicious. We’d recommend going during the set meal deal period as it seemed really good value. We’ll definitely return again the next time we’re in Oban!

We ate here two years ago and made it a point of eating here again. Well looked after by Josie, we had the scallops, halibut and the traditional fish and chips. All were excellent and locally sourced. The venue has a great view of the harbour and it's a really friendly atmosphere. We were so impressed that they have maintained their high standards and the prices are reasonable. Eat here!

Starter: muscles and a wonderful creamy white wine sauce. Devine, almost licked the bowl out. Main: fish n chips deluxe. Best FnC I’ve had. Tasty chips, amazing fish and a really light batter. Served with deliciously sweet battered prawns. I don’t say ‘best I’ve had lightly’ (sorry I’d eaten half of it before I thought to take a photo so don’t). Dessert: Lemon tart; very tart and refreshing after the main. Served with pistachio ice cream. Gaelic coffee ((I asked for Jura) and a Ledaig. Most of the meal washed down with a lovely Vognier. All in all a great meal, recommended. All this on a rainy Tuesday in November, plenty of occupied tables so best book in more busy periods, made for a good atmosphere Staff were helpful and mostly a delight and not too rushed.

Located between Oban train station and ferry terminal. It is at first floor so you have to look for entry stairs way. Reservations are recommended for dinner. We had local mussels, grilled scallops for starters. Amazingly good. For the main dishes, we ordered salmon and halibut, perfectly cooked with crispy skin. Recommended.

We had a lovely dinner at the Waterfront Inn. We can't speak high enough of the attentive service received by the staff. Everybody was so friendly and caring. The food was delicious; we had mussels, seabass, halibut and a fantastic lemon tart with the best pistachio ice cream. The decor and the views over the Calmac ferry really made us feel on holidays. We will definitely be back when in Oban again.

I had the best mussels I've ever had here, they were so delicious. Lovely staff that helped me with my dietary requirements. Plenty for me to eat needing gluten free and dairy free, the fish a chips were fantastic also. The 2 course set menu I think was very reasonably priced. Thank you for a lovely meal!

This busy restaurant located in central Oban not only has a great menu but also excellent food. The flounder, terrine and chowder were all excellent. Service was great, atmosphere great and staff were great. A very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend. 👍👍👍

What an amazing place to eat! The food was absolutely amazing, so tasty and cook to perfection. I had the mussels and sea bass and highly recommend it. BUT lots of other dishes available and even no fish options if you desire. We will be back and all this with one of the best views on the town. Thank you The Waterfront Fish Restaurant for contributing to am amazing weekend in Oban. 👍😘

They offer a varied menu for a large group, including people with dietary restrictions. Yummy food. Reportedly, the sticky toffee pudding and pancetta were fabulous. Service was a bit slow, but the evening was enjoyable. Very friendly staff.

This cozy spot is beautifully decorated for the holidays, creating a warm and festive ambiance. The service was friendly but a bit slow. We started with the mussels and scallops as appetizers, and they were fantastic. The mussels were plump, flavorful, and served in a generous portion, while the scallops were incredibly fresh with a perfect, delicate texture. However, the entrées didn't quite live up to the appetizers. We would have loved to see more seafood options on the menu. That said, the restaurant offers an extensive lunch menu with plenty of lunch specials to choose from. The holiday cocktails and wine list were solid, featuring a good variety of options to complement the meal.

Yes, I was that person ordering the roast chicken at a seafood restaurant, but it was really good! It's along the lines of Sicilian chicken/marry me chicken. The reason for the 4-stars was the prawn cocktail. It was basically a bed of shredded iceberg with some baby Gulf shrimp and half a bottle of thousand island dressing over it. There was so much dressing it wasn't enjoyable to eat. I was scraping it off on the sides of the bowl and my friend was using the pieces of bread as her napkin. Neither one of us was able to eat it.

Amazing service, great food, excellent ambiance! Our assortment of dinners included langostino, lobster, cod, and a steak as well as dessert! If I lived closer, it would be a repeat restaurant! Our servers were top-notch and so friendly; we sat in front of the bar/kitchen area and were stunned at the symbiotic relationship among all of the servers. We could not imagine anyone walking away disappointed from Waterfront Fishhouse!

We had a wonderful meal here! Cocktails and beers were great! Brooke did a FANTASTIC job with service, recommendations and hospitality!

If you are looking for a seafood restaurant that truly honours the delights from the ocean, than Waterfront is the place. It might be a bit more expensive but you will not be disappointed. The staff is super friendly and make you feel at ease and they are happy you are there! Sitting by the windows is the best place to be. Food is amazing! Please come and enjoy an evening here! It will be a highlight of your visit.

We were in Oban and our tour guide recommended Waterfront Fishouse. First, make a reservation if you are dining at night. We did but arrived substantially early yet they were very accommodating. We were on the second floor. It was crowded and a bit stuffy. I felt the first floor was a bit more open. Unfortunately I do not remember the exact dishes we had. I did have mussels for an appetizer, which I could have had a second round for my main. The food was delicious. All of the fish was very fresh and cooked to perfection! If I am in Oban again I will definately come back!

Fantastic food, service, and ambiance. A person at Glenfiddich Distillery recommended it and he was correct!

It is right near the ferry terminal. There were nice views out of the window from our table of the harbor at twilight. They offer an early dinner deal until 6:45 of two courses for £15. For the openers we had the local mussels [cooked in white wine, shallot and garlic cream sauce]. They were excellent-fresh and tasty. Our main courses of the trout and sea bream were both very good. We added sides of asparagus and broccoli and a salad. The dense chocolate tart desert was very chocolaty and came with cream, raspberries and raspberry coulis and was a satisfying end to a good meal.

The best fish I've ever had. Ever bite was an experience! The French manager was very friendly. Lovely views. I would highly recommend Oban and eating here!

I was in Scotland for 2 weeks with my family and this was everyone's favorite place to eat that we went to! I had the sea bass fillets which was the best food I've ever eaten. It's also very nice and quiet in the restaurant. Definitely a recommend for amazing seafood!

Average seafood for the Oban area. There are items that are lower priced (prix fixe?), which I'd recommend. Nothing was too interesting or flavorful. The restaurant and bathrooms are clean, the service is fine, and the view of the ferry is good.

Wonderful service and of course the seafood including fried (!!) shrimp scampi, the Dover soul and the lobster bisque. Loved during my 7 trips to Scotland. My wife and I walked in with no reservation at 6:30 PM on a Thursday & were warmly greeted and served all evening.

We had a good experience at this restaurant. The food was mostly excellent (my oysters didn't compare favorably to others I've had in the US). The fish and chips were really nicely done, crisp without being overly breaded. My companion's salmon was beautifully cooked; most and tender. And the sticky toffee pudding, my goodness it was wonderful. It loses a star for the somewhat indifferent service (it could be I'm just an anxious American) and for the oysters.

I am surprised by the low rating reviews. I love seafood, and I had one of the best mussels dishes ever! The fish dishes were also cooked to perfection. Generous portions and reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Clean bathroom. I'm not sure when I'll be back in Scotland again, but I would love to visit Oban again and and go back to this restaurant.

Silly silly me, I only checked yelp after we sat down and ordered :-/ they would have got 3 stars but a few things brought it down. Ok so the staff were sweet and polite so no problem there, the place was clean and bright and airy with good views of the harbour. The loos were super clean and nice and modern, so what's the problem?...... Dave ordered the black and blue murder burger, it was a delicious and piping hot burger topped with blue cheese and black pudding. It came with chips with were a bit like a cross between a roast potato and a chip, they were lovely. I went for the mussels in a cream. White wine and garlic sauce. It was a really generous portion unfortunately when it arrived it was lukewarm and the sauce was congealed *sad face* it was accompanied with crusty bread which was fresh and Lovely. The sauce and mussels did taste nice but the lack of heat concerned me as they are seafood. I sent them back and the girl was really nice about it... This is where it goes wrong. They came back about 2 mins later and the bowl was piping hot and the mussels starting to turn rubbery because.... THEY HAD BEEN MICROWAVED!?!?! WHO DOES THAT????? Weirdly they were still lukewarm :-/ I just couldn't eat them and started to stare longingly at the piles of fresh seafood the people outside were eating from the seafood shack outside. Now this is where I get a bit more peeved..... Waitress comes over and asks if everything is ok and when I replied no she said oh but chef checked it with the thermometer and everything! Instead of just saying ok sorry about that, it's never good to make out your customer is clueless/lying... When the bill arrived we had been billled for the mussels I hadn't eaten..... As soon as I questioned it we were given another bill but I expected them to just take it off without asking tbh. I think there are better places in Oban that you can get your seafood fix

Nothing special. Seafood was fresh but service was pretty average ... We showed up at 11:55am and asked for a table (staff was sitting around) and they told us to come back in 5mins as the restaurant is not open yet ....

Absolutely average. While the food was cheap it wasn't very filling... I'd recommend it to people on a budget; the quality of the seafood was good but not exceptional for this area's standard. I had the seafood pasta which was good enough but like I said before, not filling. The restaurant did however benefit from a great view of the harbor and beyond although slightly impacted by the nearby ferry.

Made a reservation at the recommendation of our B&B host. We arrived on time and could see that they were very busy. The young hostess was the only rude person we encountered in our two weeks in Scotland. Off to a bad start. Food was on the low end of mediocre and it was loud, disorganized and generally an unpleasant experience. Try Ee-usk instead. We had great food and service there.