Participating Restaurants
Oban’s longest established seafood restaurant (an institution for seafood lovers) located between the station and the ferry terminal, with stunning views over the pier and Oban Bay - synonymous with fresh local produce. Families and children welcome.
Telephone: 01631 563110 www.waterfrontoban.co.uk
Ee-usk Fish Restaurant, Multi award winning, water's edge location on North Pier. Fish that couldn't be fresher in a perfect setting with stunning views and superb food. No children under 12 after 6pm.
Telephone: 01631 565666 www.eeusk.com
The Chartroom II at Loch Melfort Hotel, offers spectacular views over Asknish Bay, casual dining and delicious food. Fresh langoustines are landed locally along with lobster and crab. Highland Beef Burgers, homemade Steak and Ale Pie and Vegetarian options. Children welcome. Free moorings for yachtsmen. Accommodation.
Telephone: 01852 200 233 www.lochmelfort.co.uk
Our stylish family friendly restaurant and bar features local fish and shellfish. A wide range of non-fish and Vegetarian options including Scottish steaks from the char grill are also on offer. Children’s menu. Our own micro brewery on site.
Telephone: 01631 565078 www.cuanmor.co.uk
Chef’s Patrick Freytag and Shaun Squire present a daily changing menu of the finest Hebridean seafood and game in a traditional setting in our charming c1780 dowager house. Fine dining (red rosette), coastal views and excellent service. Moorings and ensuite accommodation available.
Telephone: 01631 562087 www.manorhouseoban.com
Overlooking the whirlpools and waterfalls of Lora at the mouth of Loch Etive, the Oyster Inn serves simple, refined food. The freshest local ingredients are used with seafood a speciality. For a real seafood experience go for the ‘ocean pie’, with natural smoked haddock, salmon, mussels, prawns and squid, topped with mashed potato and glazed with mature Cheddar.
Telephone: 01631 710666 www.oysterinn.co.uk
Amazing local seafood, exciting wine, fine dining with stunning coastal views. Choose from freshly caught langoustines, lobster and crab, Islay Scallops, select cuts of meat from Barbreck farm in Ardfern and game in season, all sourced locally and cooked by talented head chef Colin MacDonald and his team who have two red rosettes.
Telephone: 01852 200233 www.lochmelfort.co.uk
This award-winning contemporary restaurant is next door to Oban Art Gallery on George Street. Its contemporary chic interior complements the best local shellfish, fish and Scottish meats. Chef proprietor Richard Fowler prepares everything in house and the menu changes to reflect the seasons. Children under 10 before 7pm only. Open Mon-Sat, summer Sunday night. Light bite lunch menu and evening a la carte.
Telephone: 01631 569900 www.coastoban.com
The Seafood Temple
This tiny restaurant gained a huge reputation under its original chef proprietor, John Ogden. It has recently changed hands but has stayed in local ownership with Eilidh Smith. This well known Oban fishing family will uphold the Temple's ethos of fresh and local seafood but have also added to the menu to offer non fish fans fresh local produce from the land. Here you can enjoy lovely views across the bay from the floor to ceiling glass walls of this lovingly restored old stone pavilion. As they only have 22 seats, bookings are highly recommended.
Winter Opening hours: Wed to Sun 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Also open for lunches for pre-booked groups of 8 or more.
Telephone: 01631 566000 www.obanseafood.com
Ardanaiseig Hotel, Taynuilt
Home to Scotland’s Romantic Restaurant of the Year (2010), is firmly established as a food-lovers hotel. The stunning loch-facing restaurant, which is open to non residents, offers five-course gourmet meals that never fail to delight. Medaille D’Or winning Head Chef Gary Goldie makes full use of the freshest local produce, including seafood and shellfish, to offer a truly fine-dining experience.
Telephone: 01866 833333 www.ardanaiseig.com
Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin
Perched on the water’s edge with some of the most stunning views in Scotland, our renowned AA Rosetted Seafood Restaurant has won a fast-growing reputation as one of Argyll's best-kept secrets. A la carte or bar lunch and dinner menu (children welcome). Moorings and accommodation.
Telephone: 01631 730302 www.pierhousehotel.co.uk
