Cairndow Oyster Bar & Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

Been coming 40yrs. Nostalgic visit, as moved to Gibraltar. Half Restaurant closed, told fully reserved. Empty tables, that could have been turned over, ( by time limit on bookings, during busy spells. We were not told, Takeaways could eat outside or by the table in the Deli area. We had to ask, if these table were available!!! Come on, you were better than this!! Bought Kinlass Fillet from the Deli. We’ll try again next year!

Fish & chips heel lekker. Oesters matig. Absoluut reservatie nodig. We hadden geen reservatie, we konden er niet eten ondanks meerdere lege tafels. Ander koppel achter ons kreeg wel tafel na aandringen. Take away is mogelijk. Dit werd als alternatief weliswaar niet voorgesteld, hebben we ontdekt door met andere toerist te praten. Klantgerichtheid kan absoluut beter, temeer daar er in de buurt zeer weinig is (veel gesloten door gebrek aan personeel dixit local).

Have visited here a few times on previous occasions, went yesterday which was the first time this year. Sorry to say, it has gone a bit downhill since last visit. Food was incredibly pricey (£6.50 for a side of fries, which were standard chips you can get out a supermarket), and the portions were incredibly small. I got the chowder, it was watery and the potatoes were hard. Other family members got the salmon selection, it was nice but hardly any of it! Ordered the bread basket to try and fill us up a bit more, which was fine but definitely needed more butter, a tiny wee amount for all of us to scrape. All in all, a disappointment but i hope to return and perhaps see some improvement again.

Stopped off for a late lunch after walking , looking forward to a fish and chips as I’ve had it before and it was decent , place has went right down hill fish batter was absolutely greasy and they are serving it with frozen chips. Cheap skates, won’t be going back again

Very poor experience. Even though they had confirmed our booking by email, the reservation wasn’t made, and we were sent away and asked to return in 30 minutes. The oysters were tiny and tasteless and at £3.50 each were unacceptable.  The langoustine were very poor and the entire meal was not value for money. I wouldn’t recommend this place and would avoid it. We to Inverary ( Samphire) and had the best meals and superb service.

Visited here for lunch, was a shame they are not open for dinner, but visited early s was keen to try it out. I had the salmon and partner had the lamb shank, both meals amazing. Also had a starter of fresh oysters and they...

Since lockdown, I've enjoyed the takeaway fish and chips from the restaurant. However on my last two visits, the normally wonderful hand-cut chips have been replaced with thjn, cheap and tasteless "fries". They are so hard and unpleasant that even the ends of the single...

Fabulous food, great service. We were not disappointed. Our 2nd visit in 2 days and we would be back tomorrow if we weren’t heading home. The best see food we have had in ages. We will definitely be back.

We always visit for a special holiday lunch when staying in Argyll and it’s always spot on with the best seafood. Whole crab is a particular favourite!

Oysters were wonderful and so fresh , great lobster and fish. Good selection of wine. Service was friendly and efficient and well stocked deli next door. I would Highly recommend a stop here for sit in or takeaway

Our decision to wait for lunch at loch fyne was totally worth it. Chowder soup must compete with the best in the world and the scallops were perfect. Anyone visiting Scotland should make this their lunch stop

Enjoyed our lunch very much. Good choice of fresh seafood beautifully presented and of the highest quality. Service a wee bit on the slow side but not a problem sitting in the bright comfortable room. Excellent

We were returning to Argyll for a holiday. We decided that on our anniversary, for a treat we would have lunch at the Loch Fyne Fish Bar. We had had our first taste of oysters there about 10 years ago, and a return was over...

We pre booked for lunch on what turned out to be a very wet and windy day. Staff were very friendly and professional and there was evidence of lots of compliance with the Covid regulations. Starters of six oysters with shallot vinegar and a selection...

Tried to get table at three minutes past four as advertised as open until five o’clock but told by staff only take away from shop as close at five , should be advertising last orders and hour before closing, would not have made the journey...

Had a late lunch during midweek (table pre-booked). Food was excellent - can highly recommend the seafood linguini + halibut. Staff were very friendly, service was good and there was a good atmosphere. Restaurant also felt very safe regarding Covid regulations. Having visited previously would...

Fabulous as always. Staff were their usual friendly and helpful selves, always welcoming and you never feel rushed. Food was spectacular and of course we always have to buy something from the deli before we leave.

Been here a few times & always find the food is delicious & plentiful. Staff are always cheery & helpful.

Phoned up to try book a table however, we were told there were no tables available. We still decided to make a visit for a takeaway but managed to get seated when we arrived (maybe they keep tables free for walk ins?) The special seafood...

Service was a bit chaotic. Assured the pea and ham soup was vegetarian. When asked about the ham this seemed news to the order taker. Ordered the curried parsnip soup and the pea and ham arrived!!! 10 minute wait for it to be sorted. No...

Popped in on the way up to Oban, cos you have to, and the take away is not a cheap snack option but to be expected and the food is wonderful. The restaurant was busy and the food comes straight from the loch - as...

We visited based on a family recommendation and we were not disappointed.A real gem with excellent seafood in a nice location with a brewery just up the road to visit after. The seafood was impressive and we tried a range of dishes between us including...

Arrived on a wet and windy day looking forward to some special food. No booking so had to opt for takeaway. The service was brusk to say the least .Choice of takeaway food poor. Felt rushed into making choice and chose salmon burger . Absolutely...

We've been coming here for years and have always experienced high quality - both in terms of food and service. However, we visited today and weren't able to get a table as we hadn't booked - which we totally understood. We therefore ordered fish and...

Refused a table when we rang up to book, however we still drove 50 minutes for a takeaway to find that there were tables available. We still were refused one as they were shutting in 50 mins even though our takeaway was ready in less...

Excellent. Menu choice, wine list, staff, service & the food is amazing Oysters, lobster, smoked fish selection fantastic Cannot recommend highly enough!! So good, we’re going back again this week.

We had takeaway smoked mackerel, gin infused smoked salmon, fresh langoustines, dips and crackers. It was all so yummy and fresh. we had tried to book but were told the restaurant was full, which it wasn't, however we were happy to have takeaway and sit...

Very disappointing. Lobster Bisque lacking in flavour. Bread inappropriate flavour. Chips very dry. Scallops very small only 1 of 6 had roe attached no bread provided to mop up garlic butter sauce. Only ones seated in back of restaurant no ambience whatsoever. Lobster overcooked. Service...

We had takeaway and the fish was lovely. It was really busy but pretty well organised. Coffee ok but on the small side. Soup was good as well. If you plan to eat here and want to be indoors, book the restaurant really early as...

We have stopped here a few times over the years and had good experiences. This time we stopped for lunch and encountered a shambolic operation. We stood in a queue for 20 mins trying to figure out what was going on, then discovered it was...

I would suggest you just drive past, and find somewhere else - we drove here especially for seafood outside by the loch and although they have a full takeaway menu on their website, they actually only have 4 options when you get here - no...

I dont mind paying 20 pounds for half a lobster and chips but it was the size of a large laungastine....tiny and overcooked so was rubbery....got three mouthfuls of lobster for 20 quid and the chips were dire....Rock hard, likely sitting there for ages before...

Great seafood restaurant.. Everything on the menu was fresh and tasty. Staff very professional and polite. I have not been disappointed in any of my visits. Wish I live nearer, I would go every weekend. The deli shop is equally brilliant. Their smoked salmon is...

To be honest, this is a local restaurant for us and living in Dunoon we take the short drive to the restaurant about four times a year. However, it's still worth a review as we never fail to be impressed by the food, the staff,...

Stopped by on a busy Saturday lunch and luckily found a table. Service is efficient and friendly. Oysters as appetizer unbeatable. Lobster also a must. Overall great Seafood. Burgers slightly overcooked . Would certainly return

Outstanding quality and service . We had grilled oysters for starters and scallops and black pudding with hand cut chips for the mains. Yummy .

I love the food here, though since travelling through lockdown and since restriction being lifted, things have changed with no update on site. Most of the time sold out of things too. And this is a disappointment when travelling so far. With no compromise from...

Nice place; plentiful parking, EV chargers and friendly staff. The oysters this trip were huge and delicious. Really like the farm shop too.

Beautiful location and friendly staff. The food lived up to expectations - seafood was of an exceptionally high quality. Great wine selection too

Tried to book to eat in the restaurant but with it being so popular we left it too late. We plumped for takeaway and were not disappointed. They had picnic tables outside which was great, we enjoyed the views and were lucky enough to see...

Booked for lunch at midday with my partner. The restaurant was freezing cold. Ironic as we were seated right in front of the gas fire (not lit). Reduced seating due to social distancing, so shouldn’t service be even better then usual? Not so. Waited 30...

Lovelu location to dine alfresco , whihc is good job as that was the only choice as the restaurant was full. The food was good , both at the shop and the take out from the restaurant , but a tad pricey when compared to...

Just stopped for lunch as we stayed in Furnace for our family holiday. Booked a table a couple days in advance to avoid a wait - turned up, helpful staff, beautiful setting and the FOOD! The price was as you expect for a family of...

Two of us had a lunch to savour. The oysters were fresh and well presented, the smoked haddock chowder was delicious and substantial and the langoustines were wonderful. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. What more would you want? We would love to come again!

We went there for dinner with my in laws and they absolutely loved this place. Me and my husband also enjoyed the food. Scallops were yummy and oysters were delicious too. Service was super friendly and fast. I would recommend this place and if I...

Popped in for take away 45 mins before advertised closing time to be greated by a smiling employee telling me we closed early today. Not even an apology. My advice go to fish and chip shop in Arochar or Fyne Fish Inveraray. Dont waste your...

Stopping en spec we knew we wouldn’t get a table burg the weather was great so we ordered takeaway and weren’t disappointed. The oysters were delicious, the scampi good and the fish n chips huge! Outdoor seating was very comfy and great views over the...

Unable to get a table so we had the takeaway. We weren’t disappointed. Oysters yummy....scampi Devine with a little white wine to wash them down

After a bad experience at Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa we stumbled on this peach. Mussels and Oysters to die for

We enquired about booking a table, to find that the restaurant was fully booked. We were gutted at the thought of missing out on the whole experience whilst visiting Inveraray, so left details in the event of a cancellation. The lady on the phone, true...

On our journey home we decided to stop off at this restaurant for our lunch & goodness, what a treat, we will definitely be back. A gem. Atmosphere, very light & airy, friendly and helpful staff. We had a hour to eat as the table...

Light and airy atmosphere, magnificent backdrop of the loch, the scenery is out done by the tasty seafood. With gigantic brown crabs, steaming bowls of mussels and a sublime hot seafood platter, we were both too stuffed for desserts!

Booked for an early lunch just after the lockdown. We had not visited for a while and were looking forward to the drive from Glasgow and the food as we remembered. Unfortunately the lunch menu did not have kippers on it which I was looking...

Not having been able to eat out during lockdown, we were really glad to revisit the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar. Everything was as good as we remembered if not better. The chowder is delicious and almost a meal in itself and our main courses were...

I live alone and my daughter sent me a box of 6 Loch Fyne Kippers for my birthday. They turned up on time on the 23rd March but when I opened them each pair was labelled Do Not Refreeze Previously Frozen and to make matters...

Always an excellent experience at this lovely restaurant. Staff really friendly and attentive. Delicious oysters to start, followed by a tasty bowl of smoked haddock chowder and scallops which were cooked perfectly. Main courses of mussels and lobster finished the meal off perfectly. A lovely...

Quick confession. I'm no fan of seafood. It might just have been the billion bone kippers fed to me as a child or an unfortunate experience with a crab pate in my youth, but I've stayed clear of the stuff that comes out of water....

We have been to Loch Fyne several times before and we are never disappointed. It’s such a great place with lots of great fish and shellfish on offer. The Oysters are excellent but so is everything else. The staff are really friendly and great service....

We were staying at Forest Holidays and decided to drive up to get some fresh salmon and smoked salmon. Was well worth the trip up, brilliant quality produce!

Been many times in the past to this wonderful seafood restaurant, however our last visit was disappointing. The starter of lobster bisque was nothing like it used to be, (maybe they have a new chef, but he’s never been to Normandy) It was disguised with...

What a pleasant surprise. We expected a busy cafe like atmosphere with diners herded in and out after eating a plate of oysters. Far from it. Our table was booked later in the afternoon at 4pm (they close at 6pm). Only one of the 3...

We had the most tasteless seafood platters ever, it had no taste at all, the of the shellfish was cold and rubber like. The crab and lobster ( also cold) had dried out. At £60 a head it should not have been like it was.

Been so many times but had to go back. Booked it online and on arrival was happy to see all the changes for COVID. Felt very safe. Food as usual was amazing, Staff friendly, happy and pleasant as usual despite the heat they must be...

We got some bits from the take out menu (including the best oysters I’ve ever had!) and sat out in the garden looking out over the Loch. A really excellent stop!

Clearly run by someone with passion. Every aspect of the grounds are loved. They boast; restaurant, fish mongers, garden centre, gift shop and even their own post office. The car park is spacious and motor homes can stay over. The Covid19 precautions are thorough and...

Worth every penny spent food was amazing from start to finish and the cheesecake ( white chocolate and lime ) was the best I’ve ever tasted

Superb!! Wife’s birthday lunch, food was amazing, so fresh and tasty. Oysters were fab, scallops delicious and the halibut was amazing. Choc n hazelnut cheesecake was brill. Want to go back now!!

Swithered between a 2 or 3 review; settled on 2 due to having seafood in Soho for roughly the same (actually slightly cheaper, but perfect). We all agreed we’d happily pay more if it was simple food cooked perfectly - but alas, it was not....

The restaurant was well organised for Covid and we had good table service from very personable young lady, who knew her menu. The quality of food was mixed compared to other fish restaurants in the area

We tried to get a table here for lunch but fully booked so we ordered takeaway fish and. Scampi and chips! Utterly delicious! Crispy, full of flavour and hot! Loved our lunch!

Amazing seafood, really fresh and excellent quality. Between us we had the fresh Oysters, Smoked salmon paté, Langoustines and the Halibut as well as desserts (a real treat) and all the courses were fantastic. The waiting staff were really attentive and friendly, nothing was too...

A dozen oysters with shallot vinegar for £12 and a smoked salmon salad £6 All delicious and great value We are booked to go for lunch today!

Had lunch which offers a comprehensive menu with lots to choose from for all budgets. Shared a few starters including oysters which were the largest and tastiest oyster we ever had. The langoustines were very well cooked and large and the kedgeree was very well...

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here. Good Covid precautions, including all staff wearing masks, tables well spaced out, made us feel relaxed and comfortable. The food was fabulous, especially the haddock and bacon chowder. Service was very good. When our coffees were brought before our...

Outstanding seafood, especially oysters and excellent cooking making for truly mouthwatering dishes. Very friendly and professional service in this light and airy contemporary setting by the Loch

A fine dining experience that I will remember forever. 3 course meal for 6 with 2 rounds of drinks totalled £255 so not cheap but worth every penny. Surroundings pleasant. Service attentive and friendly. Will definitely return in the near future.

I have visited this restaurant several times over the last thirty years (and the restaurant chain bearing its name) and it was the first place I booked when we decided to visit this area again. Back at last after my previous visit 10 years ago...

Went to Loch Fyne Oyster Bar for a special birthday lunch. Had scallops and lobster. Food was amazing and served by the lovely Moira and two of her staff. They were friendly, helpful and attentive. Restaurant is well laid out with good social distancing measures....

First the positives - nice place and in a nice location, good service and they were well organised to handle social distancing etc, since opening post Covid. The not so good: One of my dishes was scallops with black pudding. They were the most overcooked...

If you're coming here, you have to order a seafood platter! My boyfriend and I shared a mixture of lobster, clams, oysters, etc at the end of summer. It was a proper taste of the ocean on a cold and windy day, with a nice...

These are Covid times so don't turn up without a reservation. Good Covid protocols and tables are well spaced out. The opening times and menu are restricted now. It is expensive here (£180 4 adults 3 courses) and there are plenty of other restaurants in...

Been looking forward to going here for a long time. The food was excellent and a very reasonable price. As we decided to push the boat out we went all in with starters main and pudding along with wine. This was less than £50 which...

If you get to do nothing else whilst visiting Loch Fyne, this is an absolute MUST! the food and service are both spectacular and most things on the menu are more than affordable. Naturally the sea food is divine, but the best kept secret is the dessert list! The cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding are particularly delicious, with big portions for a relatively low price. Our whole family loved the experience.

Yet another excellent meal in this warm and friendly place that has its own style - which we love. A bowl of great fish chowder, smoked salmon as it should be, good wine. We have eaten here as a couple, as a family and with visitors from abroad. Consistently a pleasure.

Most expensive meal on a 2 week holiday in England and Scotland. Food was okay, service was okay, just. My wife had fish and chips, the batter on the fish was very very thick. Had better in the local pub. There are better and cheaper places to eat in the area.

We had an amazing meal in the restaurant. Fantastic seafood and a lovely glass of white. The smoked salmon and mussels are a must to try.

Not cheap, but worth it. Great sea food cooked perfectly. Very friendly staff and great service. Will definitely visit again.

Great seafood, we arrived and had to wait an hour for a table as we hadn't booked, we took a very short drive around the corner to fyne ales to wait out the time. I felt they could of had other tables set for restaurant, rather than just waiting or only having oysters, if it is full you can order takeaway fish and chips or items from the deli.After all our wait the food was well worth it.

Fantastic Seafood on the banks of Loch Fyne the original cowshed converted. We had been on a family Holiday Daughters visit to Tobermory “Balamory” what’s the story .., and on our explorations we found this slice of Heaven absolutely stunning Oysters and Rope Grown Loch Fresh Mussels washed with Sharp crisp chilled Chardonnay! Devine experience so difficult to follow!

We visited for lunch. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend a visit.

There's some wonderful food on the menu - go for the best rather than the fish and chips. I would rate everything in '4' rather than '5' range - and the desert we thought we were getting as part of a complete meal deal - wasn't actually available ... another point lost!If you have the cash - and like oysters, and various varieties of fish - it's a good choice to reserve the day before. Recommended.

Having enjoyed many good meals & service in Loch Fyne restaurants around the country I would have thought the Oyster Bar would have been the jewel in the crown! Anything but. From lacklustre staff to tired and over cooked food. It took half an hour for staff to take our food order despite the restaurant being nearly empty. Staff generally wandering around aimlessly with little direction from managers. The oysters were feeble and the lobster on the verge of well done so much so had to prise it from the shell. Had I not been with a party I would have sent it back. Have had much better & fresher meals down south. Won't be rushing back to Cairdow. The jewel should be a slick experience & memorable.

Recommended by friends so looking forward to our meal but not what I expected I feel the Resteraunts is over priced over rated not in pressed maybe built up my expectations to much at the price you are charged.

I always stop here on the way to Inveraray. The new menu is much better. i decided not to buy the oysters this time as they are now 95p each! il wait till im home and grab them from morrisons!

Это приятный одинокостоящий ресторан на берегу Лох Файн почти в самом его конце. Когда едешь из Глазго или Эдинбурга на острова или в Кэмпбелтаун, сюда как раз добираешься к обеду :). Не перекусить тут просто нельзя :). Кухня может чуть и простоватая, но вкусная и от души. Акцент, безусловно, на морепродукты и рыбу, но понемногу есть и все остальное. Всегда свежие устрицы. Естественно, свое пиво. Нормальный выбор вина.

Overheerlijke oesters en zalm. Wij stoppen hier altijd en eten dan een paar heerlijke oesters die ter plekke worden schoon gemaakt. Genieten. Dan is onze reis naar Mull echt begonnen.

Edificio moderno con un ambiente amplio, grandes ventanales de suelo a techo que ofrecen vistas a Loch Fynne. Todo estaba clínicamente limpio y bien decorado. Estaba claro que habían prestado mucha atención al diseño y la decoración del establecimiento. Hay una agradable zona de asientos donde podrá relajarse disfrutando de las vistas - sirven un café que increíblemente buenas que no he encontrado antes (vienés creo). Durante nuestra estancia de 4 días en las inmediaciones paramos para el café de la mañana varias veces porque la experiencia fue tan buena. Es una gran zona del edificio con mesas y sillas para comer. No comimos allí, no es sorprendente que se especializa en comida de mar.

Hemos comido aquí varias veces en el pasado y siempre disfrutamos. Como nos metimos en pase para visitar a la familia con mi esposa y 4 años. Nos sentamos y menús. Pregunté si había alguna opciones para niños, no había que no tengo un problema con aprecio no es realmente su mercado objetivo. Me señaló que vimos un cartel fuera de sándwiches de publicidad estaban disponibles y me dijeron que era en la zona de charcutería (a 10 metros de nuestro asiento) sin laborar el punto y sabiendo que necesitaba pedir comida rápida nos trasladamos de asientos a las delicatessen. Mientras mi esposa estaba enquiringly entonces realizar un pedido de otro cliente se incrustaba y pedí una caja de podrá encontrar. En vez de la señora le informa que ella estaba ocupada sirviendo a nosotros si fue a cumplir con su pedido. Puedo ver que nunca me he sentido más de un inconveniente en un restaurante en mi vida. Por qué no podía tomar un bocadillo del delicatessen y tome el 10 m en primer lugar y dejar la orden adultos desde el menú principal, yo no sé. Lástima que parece que han perdido el toque personal aquí una vez. Sin embargo nos alegramos de vi permaneció en nuestro viaje a Inverary y tenía un encantador almuerzo en Brambles donde nos trataron como gente normal.

We went for a family meal which was delicious - good atmosphere, good service and fine selection of fish on the menu.

This is usually a lunch time venue but we went for early dinner. We were the only customers which felt a little odd. Decided that we had exclusive use. The staff were wonderful as was the food. We had 3 servings of oysters between us...