Cuan Mor in Argyll & Bute

Food was of a high standard and reasonably priced. The mussels were the biggest and plumpest I've had in a long time. Would definitely recommend although they do add a service charge on to the bill automatically, irrespective of the size of your party. It's a bit presumptuous, but i assume you can ask for it to be taken off.

THE BELL!!! DAMN THE BELL!!!! DING DANG DONG!!! That blasted bell shall haunt my dreams. It's maddening... MADDENING!!!! the bell tolls to take your sanity. The FOOD TASTED LIKE THE BELL. there is bell and only bell. Damn that bell!!!!

We stayed in Oban for a week and ate here twice. The burger I ordered (twice) was the nicest burger I have eaten out anywhere. The staff were lovely and friendly. The gluten free menu was clear and well thought out. Not really a fan of eating out as usually it is poor value for money. That absolutely is not the case here. Cuan Mor is clearly a place where the owners and staff care about the business. I absolutely recommend it and wish you all well.

Great food, excellent service. In the centre of Oban. The restaurant is usually busy, so booking in advance recommended.

Really nice lunchtime experience, a complex order given to the excellent waiting staff, everything was correct. The fish and chips were very nice and the burgers went down well. Great for a visit if in the area but does get busy

Lovely food, good service, all-around good experience. We go back whenever er are in Oban.

Our group of six visited [Cuan Mòr] while on a tour, which allowed only a 1.5-hour stopover for lunch. We had to sit on a two-person and a four-person table, which created some logistical challenges. Although my friend and I at the smaller table placed our order first, we ended up waiting nearly an hour for our food – only to see that our friends at the neighboring table, who ordered after us, received their meals much earlier and had already finished lunch. Adding to the confusion, I specifically ordered Cullen Skink, a traditional Scottish smoked haddock soup, but was instead served a standard fish soup with mussels, lacking the distinct flavor of smoked fish that makes Cullen Skink so unique. Additionally, one of our friends received mussels instead of the salmon they had ordered. The food itself was, unfortunately, quite ordinary, and we felt rushed to finish our meals due to the delays. Overall, the experience felt disorganized, with long wait times and multiple order mix-ups. I hope the restaurant can address these issues, as their location in beautiful Oban has so much potential for an excellent dining experience.

Food was excellent, so tasty and great portions. Staff very good. Would have given 5 stars but for a couple of niggly things. Wine extortionate, not on drinks list and asked for a bottle of house, charging £30 for Pinot Grigot is ridiculous. Also adding on a 10% service charge is poor, although it is discretionary. Let us decide how much we want to tip.

Great food, dog friendly and well priced.

Eventually got slotted in to a nice table by the window, ,just as our meal arrived a couple with a dog were squeezed in the table next to us, the dog was a bit unsettled. I do not care for eating my dinner around animals, this was then unsettling for us, as we were not asked if we minded, not everyone on earth are dog lovers and it was unfair to assume that this would be acceptable to us it really was not, there were apparently no other tables available.. on the upside we enjoyed our meal, we have dined there many times in the past and cannot fault the food. We shall reconsider in future. I do not ever want to eat my meal with a strange dog rubbing against me. No, not acceptable...separate section for dogs and owners would be the answer.

Brilliant, We came in for a couple of meals here with my family and our dog. The place has a cosy atmosphere, the staff was friendly and helpful, serving good, tasty food. We had a great time, I recommend this restaurant to everyone. 🙂👍

We went here recently looked ok from the outside on looking at the menu I got the ribs and my wife got the fish and chips the ribs were supposed to be cooked on their smoker but were dry and not very tasty the fish batter was greasy the service was ok though they seem to rush you

My friends and I visited a couple weeks ago from the Okanagan, BC, Canada! Awesome food and service. Everyone was pleased with their lunch. I asked for Haggis as I’ve always wanted to try and the staff accommodated despite it only being on the breakfast menu. My lucky day they had some left as it was ‘amazing’. This is a memorable gem & I hope to go back some day!

Excellent food and everyone really enjoyed. Lovely big portions. The burgers were really delicious and the ribs were outstanding!

We trusted it would be empty on a wet Monday in October at 6:45 but it was entirely full, but they found us space after half an hour. Lovely, attentive, really great food, totally recommended. The only thing I would improve is to take another look at the alcohol free beers .. the Menabrea didn't seem to taste of much.

I have ordered mussels with garlic cream sauce it’s really good I love seafood and it’s fresh mussels and fish&chips is good too

Cheese toastie and tomato soup both a fail. Soup tasted like hot ketchup and grilled cheese was cold. Husband’s seafood chowder was tasty though.

Vegan options here were better than most places in Oban. Pasta was lovely and burger was also good, not exquisite but okay.

A busy evening during the MOD and they managed to provide a reasonable pre-booked set meal for our group. Some veg would have been nice - - but otherwise perfectly fine. Astonishingly, no decent beers on tap now. Either they are resting on their laurels, or there is a problem. Not impressed. We’ve been coming here for years, both as a couple and bringing groups in. Will we come again? Probably not. Needs to try harder.

A warm welcome and absolutely yummy food. The seafood platter was gorgeous. Mackerel pate was the best I’ve ever had. Great layout for having a craic with other diners. Definitely be back and highly recommended

No server ever came to the table after 30 minutes of waiting. The host put in our order after we approached them as despite asking a server if they could have someone come, no one came. No further visits from staff occurred until plates were cleared. Absolutely abysmal service, the worst I have experienced in a restaurant.

Friendly restaurant with a big selection of fish, meat and vegan dishes They offer also ciders and beers Right by the Distillery

Very friendly and responsive staff. We came with our dog who was entitled to his bowl of water and small cakes. The fish and chips are a little greasy for my taste.

Nice place and very conveniently located. The service is excellent and overall a good vibe. The food is very good. We liked the mussels.

Service and food was ok but there was a huge gap between starter and main.

We were able to get a table for two for dinner when we were already told in several other locations that everything was full. The waitress was friendly. Food was good. Another waiter even joked and small talked a little. Would definitly recommend.

Good burger. Long wait time but I arrived at dinner time! Nice big bar upstairs where you can have an adult beverage while you wait for your table! I enjoyed the general vibe here, the pinot noir and the venison burger which was the first red meat I’ve had in a very long time! Had a good experience and met a couple from Switzerland who I had a great convo with!

Food was absolutely great. Sent feedback about the way staff handle gratuities which they have responded to. Thanks again. Looking forward to coming back

My family and I had such high hopes for this restaurant, but unfortunately our orders seemed to have been forgotten. It took over an hour and a half for us to receive our meals, and no one seemed interested to check in on us or give us our meals and it was extremely hard to call on someone to get an update. Our meal service started out great, the girl that was waiting on us was attentive and took note of my Gluten and Dairy allergies and went to check with the chef on what sides were safe for me to eat. But since it was an hour before closing there seemed to be a shift change and our server left for the night along with many other staff, that is when our service went downhill. Unfortunately by the time we got our meals we were so tired we hardly had the energy to eat our meals. I will give props to the Gluten free menu, as well as the atmosphere because it was cool to see historic photographs of the previous hotel establishment that the restaurant once was.

A sweet restaurant in Oban with great value ratio. The food was with quality and for lunch set, the price was unbeatable. The chowder was creamy and well seasoned, thick and rich. The mussels themselves are fresh and well cooked. The shrimps were a tiny bit over fried though. Servers were nice and helpful. Only thing is there was a bell at the kitchen reminding readiness at kitchen which was a bit annoying when sitting closed to it. Alfresco seems very nice too just over looking at the water front.

Nice breakfast and good staff. Tables quite small and close together.

Fantastic food but the service was above and beyond. Would give 10 stars if I could…!

Very good establishment, to be recommended in all respects. Whether it's the atmosphere, the decor, the service, or above all the clearly above-average quality of the cuisine, everything comes together for a great evening.

If you're looking for seafood, this is the place to go! J was our wonderful server who recommended the mussels, fish and chips, and salmon, our table ordered it all! Everything was so fresh and good sized portions.

What is offered on the card does not correspond to what you get. Pulled pork is a lot of fries and cheese with very little pulled pork. Brisket that has been prepared on the smoker for 16 hours should be tasty, but not overloaded with sauce. Not good.

Just visited for dinner this evening…WOW!! Best meal of our holiday

My Airbnb host recommended this popular restaurant and it was a good tip. I called ahead early one evening to check on availability and was told that I could get a table. They seated me at a nice table by the window overlooking the harbor, which is lovely. My fried Sole was very fresh and nicely cooked. The "Prawns" were small, but also fresh and delicious. My rum and lemonade was tasty, refreshing, but not very strong. I tried to get a table the next day after a tour and was told there was an hour wait, so I dined elsewhere. Reasonable prices, good food and service, and excellent location, no wonder they're busy.

Quite a busy place where all people families go

I had the 15hour smoked brisket two nights later I had the smoked combo both great

Got in at lunchtime and had a lovely table for two at the window. Staff were incredibly friendly and efficient. The meal was delicious and reasonably priced. A lovely birthday treat. Thank you Cuan Mor.

We had a drink the day before, we came back early in the morning for lunch. The view is very beautiful, over the port. Hearty breakfast, rather quick service and pleasant staff! We recommend.

It was crowded and noisy but staff was friendly and there was a fun vibe. The vegan options were vood: a burger, pasta, and even a great vegan dessert, a waffle with vegan ice cream and chocolate sauce.

The food was great when I ate it! Not so great when I got food poisoning later that night :(. The staff was really friendly and and the atmosphere/location was incredible! I would absolutely eat here again and try something else instead of what I got.

Great place. Lovely food and friendly staff who are attentive and quick. Highly recommended

We went there for dinner twice which is a clear statement. Due to the location at the harbor and the quality of the food, there is a lot going on and the staff is at the edge of capacity depending on the time...but still friendly. Ate very tasty.

Food here was delicious and the service was friendly and quick.

If you're looking for a place with good food and good service, this isn't it. The pizza place across the road is probably a better option. Very tasteless veggie burger and with onions (which clearly wasn't on the menu) and very slow service for a Monday night.

I think the title kinda somes-up the place. My family tried to have lunch in this overpriced cafe. First impressions were OK. It's a little tight inside, possibly because they have filled every inch of floor space with tables and chairs, with no consideration of customer comfort. My mother has mobility issues, so I asked the waitress (she was wearing a yellow top) if we could push two tables together to make a four seater. We were informed that the tables had been pre-booked and that we would have to sit by the door. Understanding that rules are rules, we took our cramped seats and surveyed the boring bland menu. You can imagine my surprise when the yellow topped waitress informed a group of people that tables are first come, first served basis only and that they could not book in advance. Shortly after that, the yellow topped waitress filled the tables I had enquired about with total randoms, not a pre-booking in-sight. It was at this stage yellow top realised I had identified her lies and avoided our poorly door blocking table. On this occasion, it was easier for yellow top to lie instead of telling the truth. SHAME ON YOU!!!

A reasonable meal for an ok price. Fish and Chips, and the steak pie were both good. Coffee was a bit cold.

Had to wait a short while for a table but they went out of their way to accommodate us. I had braised beef for a main which was a huge portion with creamy mash and veg. Tasted incredible. Very impressed. It was so good we went back the following night got a table straight away and had tge chicken and ham pie. It was so good. Another if our party had the pork chop and had it both nights it was so good. Great atmosphere lovely staff and fabulous food. Highly recommend...definitely worth the wait

9 of us celebrating graduation for one of the party, great food, fantastic service, great atmosphere , but should you be using 13 year olds to serve hot food and alcohol to guests at tables? From a legal/lawful point of view this is being blatantly ignored. Are you insured for instance if the hot food or coffee they are serving, is spilled on a customer burning them ?? I’m not so sure…. But….. all that aside, a fantastic meal and the Scottish nachos as a starter were an inspiration.

Called here on our recent trip to Oban, we were very impressed. The food was excellent and the staff were even better. Explained some of the dishes and were so pleasant. Would definitely recommend

On a recent stay in Oban we had dinner here. The food was amazing, really well cooked and really tasty. As well as the traditional menu choices, there were some dishes on offer that were a little bit different so that was nice to try something new. Would definitely recommend

We came in as a big group yet we received a very fast service. Very friendly waitress and good price for the meal.

One of our favourite places for a meal in Oban. Mussels in an amazing, thick creamy sauce. Friend loved fish chowder. Wonderful.

You cannot make a reservation and have to wait a long time. Until a group of 6 was allowed in and therefore made a reservation. We went while there were tables available.

We always go here when in Oban as it's a great place for food

A 3rd visit & from the great front of house to the waiting area all great then superb food. Haggis rigatoni amazing plus ham & haddie

Amazingly fresh food, well cooked and served well. Combined with attentive and friendly service from Jay, this is possibly the best place I've been to in years, and I don't say that lightly - mostly cause I had the afternoon fish tea and a starter!

We visited Cuan Mor on a reccomendation from a friend and we are very glad we did! After a boat trip a good meal and drink is just what we needed. The drinks and food menu had lots of options. Although there was some confusion over our order this was quickly resolved and overall it was a great spot for lunch in Oban!

This was our 2nd trip to Cuan Mor in Oban. We’ve been on a couple of coach trips and one of the favourite towns to drop off for a couple of hours is Oban. We’d enjoyed our fish and chips so much the first time we went back again. They were really busy but the guy told us to come back in 20 mins and he’d keep us a table. My husband had the fish and chips again which were just as delicious as the last time. This time he accompanied it with one of the many beers on offer which went down really well. I had a beautiful creamy fish soup made with white fish. I savoured every mouthful along with the crusty bread. Is it a cafe, bistro or restaurant I don’t know but what we’ve had has been great. It’s kid and dog friendly too. We’re back in Oban in November so we’ll definitely be back in the Cuan Mor.

Great spot and food, minus 1 star for the barking dogs inside the restaurant. I love that people can bring their dogs inside, but please only do so if they are well-behaved and you have control.

Sat for 25 mins and no one waited on us. Went to the bar to request someone take our order. Waitress didn’t know what toppings came in the burger and didn’t want to go ask or inquire. Slow service. Tables that were seated before us got their food after us. Waitress couldn’t remember an ice cream order and had to run back 3 times to get it right. Owners were standing around doing nothing. Yuck.

Great location, great food and long selection of drinks (especially whiskey) . Managed to get a table outside and you can enjoy your delicious meal watching the water and traffic . The menu is standard pub farr but cooked really well. Our steak pie was amazing - the crust was crispy and the beef inside perfectly tender . Worth a stop !

Nothing special. Burger was dry, no sauce. Some fries were not cooked fully.

Good fish and chips at a good price. Huge dessert, very nice.

If I could I would give more stars. The best in Oban. If you are here you must stop, an obligatory stop. Great service, great food and great beers but even better whiskeys. It was an excellent experience. Thank you P.S. obviously you will find a lot of people.

Mirrin was an awesome waiter. She added positively to our dining experience. The food portions were hearty and everything was very tasty.

Stopped for a spot of lunch, a very busy place with a really good atmosphere. Service was really good and very attentive. We ordered salt and chilli chicken wraps and Mac n Cheese, unfortunately we sent the Mac N Cheese back. Positive was that the chef tasted it and agreed that it wasn't great, they offered to replace it but we chose not too. Other than that good value and would try again if we were to return to Oban.

1 star. Absolutely awful service. We were a party of 3 and had trouble getting a table, only to be dumped by the door in freezing weather. When we asked to move to another available section, the waiter outright ignored us. This table that we wanted was available and unreserved. Trying to order was a joke—our server brushed us off, saying another server was supposed to take care of us. That new server? Completely ignored us, even when I waved her over multiple times. In fact, she had been ignoring us since we arrived — making it so surprising to me that she was our server all along. We eventually just walked out. If you can’t even manage basic service, don’t bother. There are far better places nearby. Steer clear of this place. The competition prepares delicious food.

Does it ever stop raining 🌧 up here. Popped in to Cuan Mor to escape the weather on a recent visit to the region and greeted by a very busy bar and restaurant with a good atmosphere. Tables are very close together so can feel a little bit cramped especially near the window seats where the couple sitting on the next table can hear your conversations 😀. Food was lovely can't fault it good portion sizes and great tastes. Questionable whether the produce is as locally sourced as they say but I'll go with it. Only downside was the waitress service was a little hit and miss but these are young girls learning their trade so happy to pour our own wine and ask for new cutlery!!! If your going to add the tip to the bill this should be covered by your service. Overall nice establishment a bit on the pricey side but your also paying for the location.

Called in for a couple of drinks even though we didn't eat the food from the other tables looked amazing, will definitely call in again for some lunch

Tried the Scottish delicacy Haggies and Tatties...

Breakfast was ok, our waitress was a little salty and impolitely told everyone they were understaffed today.

Decent restaurant with amazing food. Had the porkchop and wow if you like currys just do it.

Nice, tasty, worth coming back here... 🙂

Went here for breakfast on Sunday and found the service horrendous. We were waiting for about 15/20mins for someone to take our order and then drinks took another 10mins even though we only ordered 3 glasses of juice. Between sitting down at the table and getting our food was at least 45mins. A large table that came in after us was served first. Only one of the servers actually seemed to be able to do their job; it was busy and she was rushed off her feet while the others seemed to just be standing around or clearing tables. The place seemed to be more interested in getting customers through the door than serving the ones already there! And nobody apologised for making us wait or even acknowledged the slow service. I probably wouldn't be leaving this review if they had actually apologied. We also weren't able to make substitutions on the breakfast even though I was asking for something that would have cost less than the thing I didn't want. The food was good, the eggs were well cooked (although there wasn't a choice of how) and the haggis was good, but all in all, I probably wouldn't go back here again. The food wasn't good enough to put up with such terrible service.

We had some really tasty vegan food at Cuan Mor. A lot of thought has gone into the dishes and the service was excellent. 5 very happy customers!

Tavern on the main street of Oban, with traditional dishes. We tried the mussels (in a pot with cream), smoked salmon and seafood platter. Everything very good

Very crowded but you can wait at a bar in peace until a table is free (pager so that the correct order is followed ;)) The food was delicious, the staff could be a bit more motivated, but they were friendly.

Great experience, very pleasant service. Ordered various types of food, and everything was great. Kids are also happy about their orders.

Typical pub on the main street of Oban. Menu with some vegetarian and vegan offerings. If there are more than two people, I recommend booking in advance so as not to wait.

The guy in charge and the older bar staff were nice but two of the young girls there were very rude and dismissive when I said we'd been waiting 30 mins on a lager. We also waited an hour to be served food while people came in after us and ate and left. The haggis was nice but the cocktails weren't great.

Not what it used to be… I usually don’t leave a negative review but will this time in hopes they up their game for the future. Had a lunch visit last weekend. We ordered starters and a main. However a few minutes after our starters were delivered, an older gentleman running the floor came to our table to say we were given someone else’s dishes (same as our order). We explained we had already began eating them, but he stood there staring and waiting for us to hand them back, as though he’d deliver them to the right table anyway. MAJOR violation in health and safety codes. We also witnessed three other tables with various issues around us. We were never checked on, never offered more water or drinks, rushed to order, had to track someone down for a bill, etc. The starters were fine. The seafood platter was boring and not at all the caliber we’ve experienced here in the past. Absolutely not worth the price compared to what other local spots are providing at a similar price point. Furthermore the music completely killed any hope for ambiance. Bad radio pop is very out of place and distracting there. We were so disappointed as we’ve eaten here many times over the years and always LOVED it. We also recommend it frequently. Sad to say it would take a lot for us to try it again in the future. (Also my husband and I have worked in the service industry most our lives. We know busy tourist seasons can take a toll, but this gentleman and the restaurant as a whole really dropped the ball across the board)

We were only there for an aperitif and after calling the waitress three times, we went to the bar to order. Otherwise ok.

Good fish restaurant with a good selection. Even though we came without a reservation, we still got a table for 4 people. The food was great and the service was good. A recommendation...

Impeccable customer service, smiling and professional staff. Correct quality/price menu. Vegetarian and vegan menu.

Love this restaurant especially where it is located and dog friendly,the only thing that stopped us going this time is the price for a pint of lager,maybe they should think about reducing as over £7 is a bit extreme.

Sticky toffee pudding as delightful as ever.

Great place and was busy - we had to wait for an hour before they had a table for us but they allowed us to sit at the back with our drinks while we waited. We had breakfast here to. Good place

Too noisy for me... but good welcome and good service.

We ate here twice for dinner during the 3 days we spent in Oban! Food was fresh and high quality, large portions and reasonably priced. Very busy and lively atmosphere and open later than some of the other restaurants in town. Service was efficient and with a smile during both visits. Will definitely come back next time we are in Oban!

Strong four ... The food is very good ...

Pretty good brasserie, a little noisy. The kitchen is good for this type of establishment. Problem.. The service. Either we bring you the starter and the main course at the same time or expect it to be long.. Very long. We were a group of six with some people taking starters, others not.. Imagine :)

Highly recommend, friendly staff and excellent service. One of the best breakfast I've had and fast didn't wait long at all. Very clean place

The spareribs was the best, really my type of ribs and very tasty! Chicken burger was ok-ish. Simple good food which made our dinner perfect. One minus, at full house, this place got very hot inside

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Tourist trap: 5/5 Wow factor: 1/5 Would comeback: No Note: A solid place for a quick grab around Oban, however, nothing remarkable.

We waited over 25 minutes for our starter plates to be cleared and then further 25 minutes for our main meal, while others who came in after us got their meals first. Food wasn’t that warm and very peppery soup

Nice dinner, seafood excellent. Alcohol a bit pricey.

Chowder was nice. Meat pies were sold out. Venison lasagna tasted tinned. Service was slow, and our order was wrong. Cocktail was undrinkablely sour. Music was '70s soul. On the plus side, it was the only sit-down restaurant in Oban that didn't require a reservation last night.