Coast Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

Stumbled across this great restaurant while on holiday! Service was perfect, house wine was lovely, food super tasty...and for me the best thing was, even though I have a few allergies (gluten,dairy and more), it wasn't a problem as they cook to fresh and could adjust most of the dishes to suit! Really worth a visit if you are in the area! I can't thank them enough for treating me like a normal human when it came to eating even though I had a few allergies! If I lived in Oban I would be eating here all the time! Truly a great experience. Huge love to all the staff and what you are doing ❤️

Food very good at a good price. Remember you have to book a table.

Food was nice and fresh but I felt the menu was a little limited. I had the baked cod with orzo and tomato but not a lot of it. Personally I think there are better choices in Oban.

My partner, liz and I booked a table for Friday 11th October. My birthday. The staff were very welcoming and pleasant. The service from them was excellent. They were very polite and talkative. Liz had venison, I had steak. Delicious. When we were having our dessert the waitress brought mine out with a candle and happy birthday written on my plate in chocolate. I was surprised and very pleased that they did this. A very nice evening having dinner. So much, we booked for the Saturday night too. I had blade of Aberdeen angus. Liz had spiced cauliflower croquettes. We can't fault the food, staff or venue. Superb..... The food was very well presented and tasted great. It was a fantastic experience going there. I highly recommend this restaurant. We will be back when in oban again. Thank you for two wonderful experiences Robert & Liz Forteviot

5stars is not enough. This restaurant is superb. The staff are all so professional, but very relaxed and friendly. There's a feeling of calm which is unusual in a busy restaurant. The menu is varied and consistently extremely good. We dined two nights in a row. I had venison with red wine jus on a bed of lovely green veg and hassle back potatoes. My partner had steak, home made chips and green veg, red wine jus. Second night I had spiced cauliflower goujons, veg and small crispy potatoes, he had blade of beef, veg. Sweets to die for! Very light sponges with cooked pears, rhubarb etc, and choice of ice cream, cream or creme fraiche. Very extensive wine menu plus ciders, beer etc. Beautiful clean toilets. Booking required. Parking available in nearby streets. The owner is the chef, his wife also works there. The restaurant has been there for 20 years and is very popular locally. Price range mid price, not cheap. But very good quality.

It was a great experience. I didn't know the restaurant but it had good reviews which were later confirmed. Good fish dishes and good appetizers. The desserts are also good and a wide choice of wines

I've been in Scotland for a week. Visited a few places so far. This was definitely the best meal I've had so far

We ordered seafood dishes and we loved them. The spices are light, but the taste is delicious. This restaurant received a Michelin star in 2016 and 2018. Names of dishes with prices Fresh Crab Salad £12.50 Seared West Coast Scallops £12.50 Harrisa Baked Sole Fillets £26 Our sweet outfit today is in the pictures

This was the second time I had eaten here following a previous episode last year. I was up here for amateur photography. This was beautiful, I had several first courses as I was spoilt for choice and they were all wonderful. One of my starters was the pigeon. The staff warned me it would be served medium rare since I'm sure many tourists would have been uneasy but it was perfect as it should have been. The scallops and langoustines were wonderful. The venison haunch was perfect as a main course. Would be first choice if returning to Oban again thanks

Fischrestaurant. Reservierung notwendig. Bedienung freundlich. Gerichte gut. Preise angemessen. Einziger Faux pas: es wurde der falsche Wein gebracht, was ich auch erst nach 2 Gläsern bemerkt hatte.

Book a table in advance, it gets busy. A Wednesday evening in September it was full. We had booked though and were seated just a few minutes late. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was lovely. Scallops and mussels both very good for starters and we both had sole for main, very good. A good wine list too.

Nachdem etliches in Oban überfüllt war, kamen wir hier zum Zuge. Ein gediegenes nicht zu volles Restaurant mit interessanter Speisekarte. Von den Vorspeisen über Fisch und Fleisch zum Dessert. Ja, etwas höher das Preisniveau, aber die Essensqualität war dem entsprechend.

We recently dined at Coast in Oban and had a delightful experience. For starters, we had the smoked salmon and scallops, followed by the sole and local mussels for the main course. The food was flavorful and well-prepared. The service was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall pleasant atmosphere. It’s definitely recommended to book a table at least two days in advance, as the restaurant fills up quickly and you may not get a spot otherwise. Overall, a great dining experience with fresh local seafood and excellent service!

3rd time here absolutely fabulous

This is a truly excellent restaurant: it has a laid-back contemporary style, fantastic food, delightful staff and seamless efficiency - a winning combination that can only come from experience. The utterly professional husband and wife team that have run Coast for 20 years extend a relaxed and warm welcome to everyone - no one is a stranger - and are clearly and justifiably safe in the knowledge that they deliver on every level. And to top it all, the portion sizes are generous. The experience was a complete joy; we felt as though we were friends and will certainly visit again... soon.

The restaurant is very well run, from being greeted to timely and efficient service throughout the meal. Food was lovely, my wife and I both enjoyed all of our courses. I. Found 3 courses without additional sides was the right amount of food. Shame views aren’t better, would be lovely to overlook the coast. And a butter knife for the butter would be a small improvement.

reading the menu sounded nice so we decided to go in the waitress explained they had a table free at the moment but would need it back by 7.30 as it was only 6pm we decided to take it. the food was absolutely beautiful & the staff were very kind we never felt we were rushed and definitely return if back in the area.

Beautifully cooked fresh fish, and great service from friendly staff.

Return visit to Coast. Warm welcome, friendly service, excellent food. One hint, do book a table in advance if you want to enjoy this excellent dining experience. Recommended!

Amazing food, love their sea food!

Heel gevarieerde kaart (zowel vlees als vis), wat niet altijd gemakkelijk is in Oban. Vriendelijk personeel, en heel lekker gegeten. Kwaliteit, goed bereid en mooie portie. Een aanrader

We always come to Coast when we visit Oban every year. The food is always amazing, so fresh and cooked to perfection. Service is always perfect. Always look forward to coming to Coast for dinner. You won't be disappointed.

Second visit to an incredible restaurant, travelled there for my partners Birthday lunch and the food was just as delicious as the last time we visited! Thank you for the special dessert and making day that wee bit extra special. Definitely my favourite restaurant in Oban, the food is of the highest quality and cooked to perfection- thank you!

Excellent restaurant specializing in fish. We loved the scallop dish, the langoustines, the pigeon. The desserts were delicious. The wine list is incredible. Very attentive and warm welcome

Popular seafood restaurants in Oban. Recommend to book ahead. I had chicken liver pate, which was very fresh and great taste! Main fish was moist and cooked perfectly, delicious and beautiful.

Very nice and minimalistic place. Top food and service

I visit each time I come to Oban and have never been disappointed. The staff are super helpful with the food second to none.

Excellent hospitality & great food. Menu offers various choices between fish & meat which bring some challenges on what to choose. I really liked my venison with the vegetables. Starter was delicious, i was a bit unlucky which got exchanged immediately with a new one and came on the house with the bill. Superb service! The rhubarb ginger sponge cake was superlicious

Coast is a small, elegant family-run seafood restaurant just off the main bayside walking area in Oban. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome and were surrounded by people visibly delighting in their meals. The service was friendly, attentive, and helpful in orienting us in the town. The fish dishes were phenomenal, with the langoustines a particular highlight but every dish exceptional. The whiskey smoked salmon appetizer was a delightful light starter for two, and both the cod with samphire and harissa-baked sole were superb. I would make a return visit to Coast a priority on any future visit to Oban!

This restaurant is my wife’s favorite in Oban. The service is both friendly and efficient. We enjoyed starters and main courses, each of us selecting different dishes, and everything was exceptional. I will definitely recommend this establishment and plan to return soon. Thank you, Nicola and Richard, for another outstanding evening.

Absolutely stunning, service, meal and decor just stunning. Staff team can't do enough for you catering to all your needs. The meals were absolutely delicious not a complaint from any one from our party of 4. The wine suggestion from our waitress was bang on as well and most certainly not advising the most expensive bottles. The decor is really nice and fresh. I can't compliment this restaurant enough, everything about it was 5* and above.

5 Stars all the way says it all,a must visit if ever in the area.

Celebrated my birthday at Coast Oban. For starters we ordered the langoustines and wood pigeon. For mains, we got fish and chips and grilled cod. Food was amazing!

Cracking lunch time meal. Place was deed as it was monday lunch. But food was amazing.

This is the best restaurant we have eaten in on our holiday in Scotland. It was just perfect. Sole & Halibut was yummy & all the local produce was do eloquently presented for all 4 meals. Cheese & crackers was very tasty & local for dessert & Argentinian dessert wine matched perfectly. Top class service with down to earth hospitality.

Very impressive!! The entire dinner was outstanding, thank you so much! The langoustines were the best i’ve ever had. We will definitely be back when we come back to Oban.

The most delicious food! We hadn't pre-booked but were lucky enough to get a table for the 2 of us. The good reviews were the reason we wanted to try this restaurant and we were not disappointed.

First time in Coast, and we'll certainly visit again the next time we're in Oban! The food was delicious and well presented. The staff were friendly and professional, and it was really refreshing to be asked if we wanted a break in between mains and pudding! Really good value for money; everything was fresh and locally sourced. We had 3 courses each, beer and wine, and paid just over 100 quid.

We ate here twice in four days. Amazing food, lovely staff and great value for money. Had a blade of beef and a roated cod loin that will stay in the memory. If you enjoy good food and friendly service, eat here

Amazing food! Would always go there again!

We enjoyed Coast so much we booked two dinners there during our stay in Oban! The menu is very good and the food is delicious! I left my phone behind and the owner ran out to find me to return it.. so thoughtful!! Thank you!!

Went after a recommendation from a fellow guest at Ardtorna plus from the guest information booklet. Woweeee. Everything about this place was mesmerising. Service was calm, efficient and friendly. Food was superb. Nicola as front of house was first class. We will 100% revisit this place, next time we're in Oban. We've already verbally recommended it to others.

Great food and a great team made our dinner there sweeter. We will definitely stop there again next time we are in Oban. Thank you for the lovely evening with you

This place was a real find on the first day of our short holiday in Oban. Delicious food and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Great value for money, too. Loved it so much that we booked to go again on the last night of our break

Nice atmosphere and excellent staff. They sell wine by the glass ( as well as the bottle) which was very handy and a reasonable price. We ordered off the classic menu which was good value. The food was well presented , fresh. Seasonal and tasty. I had Blade of beef which was extremely tender, followed by the Scottish cheese. Not a big place so would recommend you book.

The staff is very kind and proactive, the food is really good and fresh. We went two days in a row and never were disappointed.

We did not have a reservation but the lady at reception greeted us well and asked us to wait. The food was very good . i would go back there just for the langoustines . Great service and food

We had a truly delightful meal here. We booked ahead for our first night in Oban, and we’re so glad we did. Delicious vegetarian dishes (including the Goat’s Cheese Salad and Butternut Squash Risotto, pictured), but also well-executed classics—my husband loved the fish and chips. Nicola is such a kind and welcoming host. It all made for a lovely evening!

Absolutely sensational meal. Service was great from friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back if we're in Oban again

By far the best meal we had in Scotland, one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. Fresh ingredients, impeccable balanced dishes and spot on presentation. Excellent wine selection. Make sure you make a reservation, well worth it.

Excellent food and very friendly service. I had the mussels which were delicious.

Stunning food in a really nice place staffed by pleasant and attentive staff. Had the scallops, seared fillet of cod, and finished off with the dark chocolate tart. All of which were delicious, that dark choc tart was off the charts good. Thanks folks, my wife & I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner last night.

Delicious. Really enjoyed all the food, appetizer through desert. Very nice service. I highly recommend!

A nice bar/bistro. Food was nothing special, but we didn't expect it to be. Tasty and a normal portion. We saw that differently this trip.

Kitchen closes at 8:30 on the dot, looked good though. Having worked in a restaurant that served until ‘closing’ I don’t understand why places just don’t say that they close when they stop serving, it’s not like they are kicking customers out at closing so what is the point of saying ‘open till 9:00’ when all you can do is help wash up, that’s my rant for the night😬. Had a great meal at Markie Dans around the corner so was a win for me.

We arrived early to get a table and found that the restaurant filled up towards 1pm. Staff were very attentive, food was spectacular, ranked in our top 3 meals of this trip. They have a regular menu and also a seasonal menu, you can choose items from each. I would recommend the scallops, cod on pea and leek risotto and their lemon tart.

Lovely and busy restaurant. Booked well in advance and glad we did as we'd not stood much chance walking in. They have a regular and a seasonal menu and you can mix and match between both (exactly what we did!). Beef blade was plentiful but would have loved more sauce... but then I'd have a lot of it! My wife had the harissa sole and fish was cooked just lovely. Looking around the restaurant you'd not go wrong with the fish options!

The food was spectacular - love the emphasis on all things local. But what I really appreciated was that our hostess started by asking us about food allergies. As an introvert with a few food allergies, I really appreciated that.

Delicious fish. Staff was also super friendly.

Definitely the best restaurant stay during our time in Oban. No outside terrace, but a pleasant quiet atmosphere. A table reservation is recommended, but it works great by email. Our food (vegetarian & beef fillet) was outstandingly good. We were given very good advice when it came to wine. Dessert topped it all off. The service crew was super friendly, courteous and helpful.

Very good food, top service, unfortunately a bit careless in the furnishings.

Really nice local seafood here.

Excellent seafood and service! We ate at three seafood restaurants in Oban and Coast Restaurant was by far the best!!! Locally owned and operated!

Very good restaurant in Oban. The food is excellent. The menu is adapted to the seasons and the chef works mainly with local products. We tasted the mussels as a starter and the grilled langoustines as a main course. It was a real delight. The desserts are not left out and are also tasty. The service is impeccable.

Wonderful dinner at Coast on Sunday. Not only was the food (mainly seafood) excellently presented and delicious, but the staff really went out of their way to ensure we were having a nice evening. Really excellent dining experience.

Service was very quick and staff were amazing. Food was spectacular.

Friday night and every table taken. Service was excellent - very friendly and attentive. Food was ok - not great, wasn’t too impressed, but wasn’t bad. Service was best thing about restaurant.

Arrived early for our table before 1900 and Coast was virtually empty. First impression suggested the place was a bit devoid of character with the very minimal decoration giving off a bit of a sterile vibe. On reflection however we did very well with our timings, as within the next 45 mins or so it filled up completely, creating a nice buzzing but unobtrusive atmosphere .... not bad for any restaurant on a Monday evening! After recently enjoying good seafood in other establishments, some of us decided to stay on that tack, and others ventured towards meat as something of a change. Many Scallops had been eaten by our group over the previous few days, however the Scallops in Coast as a starter put those before to shame, with the excellent cooking, decent size, tiny pieces of black pudding and superb salad and dressing. The Wood Pigeon as a starter was a bit of a departure from the norm for two of us, but the gamble was well worth it. Fish and Chips, was exactly what it said on the tin and enjoyed by two. The Miso Glazed Hake received the accolade from one, as the 'best fish' she had had all trip, which says something, as a considerable amount of fish had been consumed and enjoyed. For my part, I departed completely from seafood in Coast, and along with the Wood Pigeon went for the Sirloin Steak with Chips, which I would have to say ranks up there with the best Sirloins I have enjoyed over more years than I care to remember - Excellent piece of meat, expertly cooked...... and the chips were great too! By the end of the evening I had no thoughts of a sterile vibe, just a memory of a fantastic meal with excellent and friendly service - thank you!

Great food service and atmosphere with a wonderful selection of gluten free options. Also with very reasonable prices

We had stunning food at Coast, Oban after it was recommended to us. Small but busy with lovely staff. Booking advisable. No views as it’s on a busy high street. Great menu for both food and drink. Lovely, relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended.

From start to finish this was one of those meals that not only exceeds expectations but will remain long in the memory for its quality. The service was impeccable, attentive and cordial despite being fully booked. Obviously seafood is prioritised here. The scallops with hazelnut, apple, local black pudding and tender tiny leaves were sweet and cooked to perfection, as were the mussels served in classic white wine, cream and garlic liquor. Then came the fabulous huge portion of local langoustines, super fresh, split and chargrilled with delicious garlic butter. From now on this must be the only way to cook these sweetest of all shellfish. They were incredible. Having been issued with the full toolkit to attack and extract every last delicious fibre, we cracked and poked for ages until satisfied we had missed not a morsel. Desserts were special too… try warm poached rhubarb served on the lightest mini sponge with superb nutmeg ice cream....sublime. Thank you for such great gastronomy and such lovely service.

We dropped in on Coast on Easter Monday on spec, no booking, and were made very welcome, managing to get the last available table. The owners (chef and manager) have been running this boutique restaurant for 25 years and its popularity is unsurprising. The menu is interesting without being poncy and the food absolutely delicious. I had the sole and my wife the langoustines. We were in Oban for 2 nights so we returned the following evening. The restaurant was just as busy (an ordinary Tuesday night). Sally had the sole on my recommendation and I had plain fish and chips which were perfect. Coast is the best restaurant we have tried this year. Highly recommended!

First rate meal, excellent sea food and very generous helpings. The staff were very helpful and knowledgable of the menu and happy to advise and help. I would recommend this for sure.

Knowledgeable staff they make me feel welcome. Excellent service and food was good quality value for the money. Highly recommend

Cancelled another booking elsewhere to eat here and I was not disappointed. Food and service was fantastic and would highly recommend this restaurant. Next time I am in Oban I shall be dining there again

Yummy food, we had scallops, and miso glazed cod. Service was excellent, a good selection of wine, and a couple of nice desserts on the menu.

We booked this restaurant last minute given the excellent reviews. Both my starter (Cullen skink) and main course (cauliflower) lacked flavour. The ingredients were quality but dishes overall were very bland. Liked ambience of the restaurant and owner very welcoming. Perhaps I simply made the wrong choices from the menu on the evening.

We had a wonderful meal at Coast. There are a choice of 2 menus and you can mix and match from either, dependent on taste. We both opted for the beef from the Classic menu - so tender and flavoursome. Absolutely superb. The menu is very well priced, we thought. Loved the customer service delivered throughout our time in the restaurant.

This is possibly the best restaurant in Oban. My partner had Scallops with Black Pudding and the Miso Cod and was delighted with his choice. I had the most wonderfully cooked and flavoursome Wood Pigeon followed by the best Venison I have ever eaten, this was also cooked to perfection. Our Bread and Butter Pudding and Sticky Toffee Pudding were delicious... The service was exceptional!

Great meal, very friendly and helpful staff, great decor. The food was really good, inventively presented and portions ideal.

Special Valentine with friends, 10 days prior to 14th our hotel at no117 could not accommodate us for dinner and after searching and reading reviews I booked Coast and was truly delighted with service and good. This will be our first choice in future! Scallops, slow cooked pork and that sponge with rhubarb was the lightest, finest I have ever tasted. The restaurant was full so I was amazed and grateful that 10 days notice they were able to accommodate us. Thank you for beautiful meal for 4 on 14th 💘

Amazing food and service as always

This is our second visit to coast for our Christmas Dinner and everything was spot on

The best beef I've ever tasted! Loved it

Great food and service...thank you xx

An absolutely sensational, dining experience! Every single course of food was terrific. The Cullen skink, the Fillet steak, And the mincemeat pie for dessert. Plus, the service was very attentive and professional. Would absolutely go back in a heartbeat!

Great food, ambiance and friendly staff. We managed to get a last minute booking here and were so happy we did. It was was just great start to finish. Beautifully prepared local ingredients in a chilled out restaurant. If available, go for the scallops - they won’t disappoint!

An excellent place to spend a wet November afternoon in Oban. The welcome and the restaurant were both warm, and we enjoyed a wonderful lunch of scallops, mussels, garlic mushrooms on sourdough and fish soup. A good selection of wines by the glass, at reasonable prices, complemented the meal. Our first visit, and definitely not our last.

We visited as a couple on Saturday 11th November 2023. Popped in after reading the menu board and booked a table for later that evening. There were two menus displayed, classic and À la carte. I should point out the classic menu is not on their website and if I’d only looked online I wouldn’t have booked. We were able to mix n match as all items are individually priced. Starters - mussels in white wine sauce, mushrooms on sourdough Main - salmon fillet with potatoes and veg, blade of beef with roast potatoes and veg Dessert - chocolate and salted caramel tart, sticky toffee pudding and butterscotch sauce both with a scoop of ice cream Latte and a double espresso Bottle of white wine. Water and bread Food was fantastic as was the setting, atmosphere and service. Change from £90 which I thought was fantastic value also. Highly recommended

We visited as a couple on Saturday 11th November 2023. Popped in after reading the menu board and booked a table for later that evening. There were two menus displayed, classic and À la carte. I should point out the classic menu is not on their website and if I’d only looked online I wouldn’t have booked. We were able to mix n match as all items are individually priced. Starters - mussels in white wine sauce, mushrooms on sourdough Main - salmon fillet with potatoes and veg, blade of beef with roast potatoes and veg Dessert - chocolate and salted caramel tart, sticky toffee pudding and butterscotch sauce both with a scoop of ice cream Latte and a double espresso Bottle of white wine. Water and bread Food was fantastic as was the setting, atmosphere and service. Change from £90 which I thought was fantastic value also. Highly recommended

By far the best dinner we had during our time in Oban. The food was excellent and there was a very nice wine list with some extraordinary bottles to choose from. Service was very attentive and friendly. In short, it ticked all the boxes and we were sad we could not go back for another night as we were leaving the next day.

We popped into this place looking for a spot for lunch that didn't have a wait. We had no idea it was #1 in Oban and I'm sure we were lucky to get a table. Everything we ate was fantastic, but the lemon cream dessert was change-your-life amazing. I'd go back to Scotland just for that.

Coast is a favourite place for us & we always try to eat here when in Oban. Still as good as ever. A small place serving modern British cuisine; Choce of a la carte or classical menus-something to suit everyone. We started with the scallops & black pudding. Generous number of scallops, delicious, perfectly cooked. For mains, my other half picked a fillet steak which arrived with awesome crispy chips & cavolo nero. I opted for the hake with a kedgeree risotto-such tasty fresh fish. Too full for puds, we enjoyed a glass of wine to complete our meals. Staff were very helpful & friendly too. Total bill £95. Absolutely worth it.......we'll be back!

Superb meal. We both had the scallops, then sole and the halibut for mains. All beautifully cooked, finished off with chocolate tart and citrus sponge, both delicious. Can’t rate highly enough, will be back next time in Oban!

One of the best meals we had during our two week Scotland trip. Food was fantastically flavorful! Fresh and expertly cooked. Highly recommended.

We ordered the Scallop appie, which was not bad'. For Mains, venison for me, it was okay, good flavour but disappointed with how it was executed, rather chewy and small portion. My wife had halibut,it was okay though a bit overcooked.

Fabulous food and great, friendly service. Would recommend

My wife and I came here on Friday night along with my American grandmother, who is currently visiting from there. Service and food were both fantastic, they even took us a little eating to accommodate the weather outside. Great little place and would highly recommend!

If you visit Oban be sure to give Coast a turn. Excellent staff and tremendous food, you will not be disappointed. We shall return for sure !

Ambiance, service and food were all excellent. It appears to be a popular restaurant and for good reason. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening meal.