Garrison West in Highland

Nice food and friendly service. Table booking and front of house is friendly but chaotic and could definitely be improved to the benefit of both customers and the restaurant itself.

Shockingly overpriced, leaving a bad taste to visitors, hopefully will collapse like the dereliction on the loch.

We stopped at Crannog at Garrison West after a long hike as we heard they offer the best scallops in Fort William, and we were not disappointed. While a bit on the pricier side, the food tasted amazing and you could see it was made with fresh and high quality ingredients. The place is very popular so I would suggest booking a table, even though we got lucky and got a place without a reservation.

A fantastic gem of a sea food restaurant in Fort William

Fantastic menu and beautiful food. Highly recommend. Seafood was cooked to perfection. Service great. Perfect.

Man, did I love this restaurant. I had scoped it out while planning my visit to Scotland, and I’m so glad I did. I had the salmon off the specials board, with mashed potato, broccolini and asparagus, a dollop of crab salad, and fennel, all served over an incredible sauce. It is easily the best piece of salmon I have ever eaten. I had to try dessert, as poached rhubarb is always calling my name. Served with pistachio ices cream and half a custard tart. I enjoyed it very much. I highly recommend this restaurant; it was one of my favorite meals from my trip to London and Scotland.

"We booked a table with family for the evening of May 2nd, and it was an absolute pleasure to spend time and money at this superb venue. The staff and service were excellent, and the food was a true celebration of the West Highlands." Well done to all involved and i cannot wait to return.

We spontaneously stopped by this fish restaurant in Fort William after receiving a recommendation—and we’re so glad we did! We were lucky to get a table without a reservation, but it quickly became clear that booking ahead is highly recommended, as the place filled up fast at 17 in the afternoon. We came specifically for the scallops, knowing Scotland is famous for them, and they did not disappoint. We ordered the Roasted West Coast Scallops, and they were absolutely divine—smooth like butter, perfectly cooked, and served in a flavorful curry sauce with apple and parsnips. Fresh, generous in size, and beautifully balanced in taste—an absolute delight from start to finish. A fantastic spot for seafood lovers, especially if scallops are on your list. Don’t miss it if you’re in Fort William!

This a a restaurant, not a pub. Pubs are places you can drink and socialize with friends. We were in from out of town and stopped in for a drink but we're turned away. The restaurant was only half empty. Don't waste your time if looking for a fun pub. Thus is exactly opposite!

Busy place. The food was fabulous. The staff managed my food allergy well.

Been here a few times and it's always top notch - excellent food, service and atmosphere.

Fantastic quality. We ordered haddock soup, mussels, barra skate wing and fresh hake - which comes with scallop - wine and cocktail. Everything was fresh and incredibly tasty. The skate wing was a special for the day, but worth the trip.

They had a wonderful staff who were all very attentive. The food was delicious and came out quick. I would highly recommend. I see why we were told to make a reservation to ensure we could be sat.

Good restaurant offering fresh and very good taste seafood at reasonable price. Highly recommended!!

Another fantastic meal at the Crannog! Oysters, mussells, and cullen skink were delicious!

Phenomenal food and great service. We booked in advance and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I couldn’t recommend Crannog more!

Very friendly staff and food is very good

Thank you for your welcome Best fish and chips I've eaten, it's very filling 😁 Close to the shopping street Paid parking also nearby

I’ve been here for dinner with my family. Great restaurant, very good menu, it’s a hidden gem at Fort William, they serve Fresh dishes and the service was great.

Had a beautifully presented, delicious meal for two, with excellent personal service. Would thoroughly recommend.

We have been to Crannog 9 years ago, had the freshest oysters one can imaging and enjoyed the whole experience so much! That is why we decided to come again from Edinburgh for my husband's birthday. Great decision! This was even better this time - fish and seafood were not only fresh but also artistically presented - not only in the sense of all dishes appearance but, most importantly, of the taste combinations. The chef is fantastic professional! Plus so good service from all staff but especially Eva. Thank you all so much!

Very tasty and not expensive food, a solid five

Fantastic food, great staff, lovely place. I had seafood pasta and it had lots of seafood. Had orange steamed pudding and drambuie custard which was amazing. Highly recommend

Had a fantastic meal, we got the cod and the hake special , along with oysters and a Yorkshire rhubarb dessert. Service was nice and efficient, and the food was exceptional. Great atmosphere and interior as well. I got served a filling amount of food, with a nice mix of vegetables, fish, and carbs. I am not usually a big seafood fan, but would absolutely come back here!

Everything was absolutely perfect! The excellent service, but above all the delicious food. Crannog at Garrison West is highly recommended. We are not from here, but if we are ever in the area again we will definitely come back!

A very good surprise, the place to be to get good food

This was the most delicious seafood meal I have had in a while. The service was amazing, too. A great recommendation.

We were lucky to find the Garrison West, tucked away up beside the cinema. It’s great to find places you know you’ll go back to and recommend to others. We hadn’t booked, but I’m sure it is advisable in the busy season so plan ahead. The staff are really friendly and can give great advice on the menu and specials board. The food was delicious my husband had the seafood linguine and I had a starter as my main, salmon and haddock fish cake, with broccoli and hand cut chips. For desserts we both had the homemade doughnuts filled with rhubarb & ginger with custard 😋

Very good food and typical Scottish decor. Service very attentive and friendly. The chef knows his craft. The steak for the non-fish eater was a poem.

Food was superb and the service was excellent. Can highly recommend

Best place in town in my opinion

i give it 3 stars because my food was amazing, (the parmasean and walnut crusted haddock)…like maybe best meal i’ve ever had, but my friend ordered the mussels and lobster which wasn’t so nice. she received half a lobster, which smelled of ammonia. we assume it was the second portion from someone who had ordered lobster earlier. was fearful of food poisoning for a week. but honestly, the haddock and gnocchi i had was out of this world, and a great size portion for the price. would go back, but would err on he side of caution with the shellfish

We ate for dinner at this beautiful restaurant! Very welcoming staff and really good quality food! Congratulations to everyone! We had a really good time :)

Went here on our last day in Scotland as we love seafood. We weren't disappointed. Very good menus and specials board. We did lunch so it was quiet but the food arrived promptly and was lovely. Highly recommend this hidden gem.

Fabulous restaurant, fresh well prepared dishes, attentive service, great atmosphere & surroundings.

Delicious seafood, great service. Highly recommend

We had a lunch booking but found it difficult to find as there is a hotel called The Garison and also an old restaurant on the water called Crannog. Once we arrived, the restaurant was really nice inside with lots of interesting artwork on the walls. There were some members of staff that were enthusiastic. However, there was one person who wasn't very helpful or polite. The food was really delicious but could easily be considered quite pricey. The specials board offered 250g of langostines for £28, which i ordered. The server came out and checked if the price would be okay, as they brought out 2 langostines at 340g. We politely declined. The Hake with chorizo and prawns was out of this world! Really fresh and well balanced! We were the only people there at lunch but this didn't affect the dining.

Brilliant hidden gem. Probably the best fish meal I’ve had in a restaurant. Amazing!

The food was very delicious and the service was up to par. Cullen skink incredible

Overpriced Crannog restaurant moved on High street in Garrison West. £32 for 6 langoustines as a starter.

The food and service were very disappointing. We were waiting for our starters for an hour, but instead they brought our main course. The table was booked at 7:30, and our starter was served at almost 9 pm. In the past, we enjoyed Garrison West restaurant and ate there frequently. It's unfortunate that it's now Grannog@Garrison West, not just Garrison West restaurant.

Table for 1, I asked hopefully... by the fire be okay ? said the beautiful, blue eyed waitress. So began a great meal at Garrison West. Began by savouring the creamy, Cullen Skink with warm crusty bread. Next up was the Rock Bass from the packed specials board. Served with creamy tatties and scallops it was hastily devoured. All washed down with the GW own lager. 40 pounds all told and well worth it. Excellent restaurant - many thanks

Very pleasant experience. We ordered cod, tag and the pork lion from the special. All fantastic.

Another fabulous wholesome experience. Love the new menu. I had hake from the specials and was one of the best. Enjoyed every bite of it. Super team, taking care of everyone well. Kudos to the all the team.

Amazing! Best meal on our way up to the Highlands

Simply awesome. Fabulous food and brilliant service. Amazing. If you want a wine to go with your seafood I recommend a bottle of Reisling.

Food was delicious. Good service and the atmosphere was lpvely

The best seafood in town, definitely will be back again. The service was also very heart warming.

The food here was absolutely amazing worth every penny

Wow wow wow! If you get the opportunity to go here, you will not regret it- especially if you choose the sharing platter. Lobster, crab, scallops, oysters and mussels. Everything was delicious, served with warm ciabatta to soak up the juices! All topped by excellent service from Dawn. Thank you so much!

Wonderful experience, best mussels I ever eaten 😍 The waiter was respectful, friendly and really fast.

Really enjoy the seafood options here. We had the seafood platter and all the selections were fresh. We noticed the crab was a bit raw and runny on the inside so we asked for a recook and got a new crab in return. Appreciate the service.

Very convenient hotel, good food and pleasant staff

Awsome place. Good cusine. Verry nice servis.

A gem in Fort William! My partner got one of the specials. I forgot what it was called but the cod was coated in a delicious crust. There were mushrooms, vegetables, butternut squash, and a ham + mushroom tortellini (? I forget). My partner said it was fresh and delicious. As for me, I got their popular fish and chips! I can see why it’s so popular too. The chips were crispy but as I bit into it, it was softer! The haddock was coated in a light batter that was crispy and not overwhelming. The peas were also a nice touch! Lastly, we shared a Korean Glazed Pork Belly, which came with king prawns and sesame kimchi. The pork belly was so tender and easy to eat. It melted in my mouth! The king prawns and kimchi were also delicious, but the pork belly was the best!

Amazing food! Super fresh and interesting sauces.

Super fast service and extremely tasty food!

Staff Fantastic and Food Excellent

The food and wine are excellent! We had to make a reservation and come back in 1 hour, but it was worth it!!

Excellent wee seafood restaurant. Scallops plum. Cullen skunk very tasty Monkfish was wrapped in Parma ham cooked well & of a generous portion. Donna looked after us very well and was knowledgeable and efficient. Our neighbouring table were from Mexico so we enjoyed an exchange of cultures. Great wee place Will return.

We went to this restaurant last night, as a party of four, since we were going to stay in Fort Williams just one night we decided to go for seafood and possibly the best seafood restaurant in town. We booked for 8 pm, in my opinion the food was overall really tasty, we had 4 starters and 4 mains, I did enjoy all my food, my girlfriend had the fish and chips and thought the fish was too salty, however I didn’t try it so I couldn’t say. I found the prawns slightly overcooked but apart from that the experience was great and we were happy we choose this place! Paid the right amount for seafood and drinks. Defo recommend it :)

Best Fishrestaurant! Best Service. Thanks for the nice evenings!!

Simply great food, well served, friendly, nice atmosphere.

Great local food with a gourmet twist.

Great seafood, friendly staff, prompt service .

We liked it a lot. We only thought that the fish lacked a little salt, but the mussels were delicious, the pickles accompanying the main dish were very tasty and original, and the service was charming. Very cozy place.

We waited for Prosecco 25 min. My food was salty. It doesn’t worth this money. Oyster costs 3.70, too much

Ate dinner here on Monday 16th September with 2 friends celebrating our completion of the West Highland Way. Booked following a local recommendation & excellent Google reviews. They helpfully moved our booking back an hour as we were running behind on our walking schedule. Dinner was fantastic - both quality and quantity - my seafood (smoked salmon) starter was probably my best ever and my Italian friend rated her seafood tagliatelle very highly. They werealso knowledgeable & helpful with my gluten free (coeliac) requirements, meaning I could enjoy my meal with confidence

Fresh ingredients. Incredible food. Quick, friendly and very professional staff. Prices are a bit higher than you might expect, but the quality makes up for that tenfold. Excellent choice of wines. Every dish is composed and cooked with love and passion, and you can taste that on the plate. Both the smoked salmon tartlet and the hake with king prawns were incredibly tasty and super fresh. The dessert (a caramelized filo pastry with mango/lime leaf cream) was not too sweet and complemented the meal to perfection. Also, it was nice to finally find a place where deep fried food is more of an exception than a rule. (Most) Scottish food is tasty, but becomes repetitive after a few days. Most bars/restaurants serve the same old classics every day. Dining at this place was a very welcome change. This restaurant serves plates of happiness. Don't miss it when you're around, you won't regret it!

Food was good. Waiting staff could do with more knowledge of the food and menu.

An upscale restaurant, which you can tell by the quality and price. Which doesn't mean it's overpriced. The food was very good and well presented. The focus here is on fish and seafood that are of high quality.

Top location! Located in the city of Fort William in an old stone house. Lovingly rustic furnishings. The staff is super nice and attentive (we said we wanted to share a Cullen Skink soup and were served the portion divided into 2 bowls! Great!). The food was an absolute highlight of our trip so far. Everything perfectly presented and superbly prepared. Highly recommended restaurant. If you want to enjoy fresh fish, you have to go here!!!

Delicious seafood, lovely service and fantastic selection of whisky, would definitely recommend!

Our experience at Crannog at Garrison West was memorable! We celebrated my partner's birthday and everything went perfectly, from the quality of the food to the kindness and attention of the waitresses. Thanks to them and the entire team we were able to enjoy a romantic and celebratory dinner.

Hidden restaurant with more tables than initially expected. Very friendly staff. The fish dishes were noticeably fresh and are highly recommended. Good value for money. In addition to the menu, there are also daily dishes.

Fantastic fish and seafood restaurant, with friendly, helpful staff. The taramasalata and roasted salmon dishes were standouts, as was the treacle tart.

Seafood is extremely good and fresh.

Great place in Fort William, wonderful service, lovely food, the Cullen Skink was an example of what the dish should be. All of the mains were praised by our group, and we loved the choc tart for dessert. Great beer selection and a good, interesting and well priced wine list. The house white Sav Blanc from Rioja was yummy. And to round off a fine evening they found my wife's, handbag which had been left behind, and called us to say so. Thank you for this - a criss averted. !

The best restaurant in Fort William bar none. The scallops were super fresh and perfectly executed. The combination with Jerusalem artichokes was a marriage made in heaven. My wife's salmon was delicious. I don't fancy salmon but I tasted hers and it was outstanding. The monkfish scampi are innovative and amazingly good. My 7 year old son, normally a bit fussy with his food, also liked the monkfish and the salmon. The service was good and the decor of the restaurant is understated but elegant.

The nicest place in our experience in Fort William. Fantastic and super friendly service. Excellent food. We had some truly spectacular tagliatelle "allo scoglio" and a really interesting salmon on a bed of rice and peas (dish of the day). To finish, a tasting of typical cheeses with jams. Average bill (£30-40 per person). Super recommended if you are in the area.

A chance visit for lunch today was impressive. Fabulous seafood and good service.

I was worried before eating it, but fortunately it was delicious. Long live scallops

Superb restaurant where it is important to book if you want a seat. Places are coveted and there is plenty to be had. The service is great, the team too. Not to mention the food which is sublime. In addition, the team can adapt to your allergies. They take great care of you. I recommend it with your eyes closed, you will not be disappointed.

Excellent cuisine, I recommend the mussels and fish and chips! I also advise you to book in advance because places are limited during the high season.

A restaurant dedicated to seafood where you can enjoy fresh products prepared simply and very tasty. We highly recommend and the welcome and service are very friendly.

Really recommend this place. A little more expensive than others but the environment is very nice and the food excellent. I took the mussels with garlic cream which I digested easily, the sole and fish were good as was the baked squid, only the cullein skink I found too strong and I preferred it in other restaurants. Really recommended. A plus: hand cream in the ladies' room. The restaurant is located in the pedestrian area. There is paid parking on the seafront, then you can cut inland from the streets. A piece of pedestrian area is covered by arcades and you won't get wet in case of rain.

Before the departure time of the Caledonian Sleeper, I had an early dinner, as I was not hungry after eating a lot in Mallaig at lunchtime. The choice was a glass of white wine, seafood tagliatelle and an after-dinner cappuccino, and although I wasn't hungry, the tagliatelle was very tasty and I finished it. The only downside was that the staff did not seem to pay much attention to their seats, even though they were still open for dinner at a time when there were few customers.

What a special find just off the main walking path in Fort William. Excellent seafood - order off of the specials board for a special treat like the parmesan-crusted cod and daily quiche that we enjoyed. Lovely dining rooms and the service was fantastic.

They were able to fit us in - was wonderful. The food and drinks were good. I had the Parmesan crusted cod - 2 thumbs up! Would go again if I’m in the area.

I was here 6 years ago and I knew I had to stop again for a second meal. Superb atmosphere and very accommodating with my child. I recommend the seafood tagliatelle, mussels, and the smoked salmon. See you soon again. I'll make haste.

We were squeezed in for an early booking on the day. The food was really delicious - superb plump mussels, tasty fresh oysters, delicious soda bread and crab salad and smoked salmon, gorgeous peach Melba. There is a sweet little garden outside and interesting pictures to look at inside with a bright but cost atmosphere whatever the weather in the conservatory space. Nice clean well equipped toilets. Happy to let us share starters and mains at the same time with our 8 year old. One starter, two mains, three oysters, beer, gin, and a single pudding came to under £130

We came to the restaurant without taking an appointment, but they welcomed us even though it was a full-booking restaurant. I advise you to take an appointment. The staff is very nice, the food is very delicious. The atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful and crowded. Thank you to the management and staff of the restaurant for the hospitality.

We went in on the Saturday. They said they always have a little space for walk-ins but were now full. So we were first in the queue for when the doors opened the next day (5pm on a Sunday), but then they said that they weren't available for walk-ins until 6pm). So we experienced the restaurant just not any food, as if we had come back at 6pm who knows what they would have then said. But frustrating as we were waiting in the rain. Based on a friend's report, it's fine if you definitely have booked.

Nice ambience, very cozy, high quality food and professional staff. We’ve got two traditional soups (a cream fish soup), muscles and half lobster, some veggies and two beers for £100. A bit expensive but very delicious. Can only recommend them.

Great food,best casual seafood restaurant in Scotland...Thank you....

Superb fish and seafood, great service, nice ambience !

Have I never ever paid £65 and walked out of the restaurant to buy a frozen meal to eat immediately! Yes, I did at this restaurant! The food was brought to the table after 70 minutes of wait and I have already lost my appetite by that time. The food ingredients were good quality but had no taste at all. Do not recommend it! Go for a takeaway fish and chips and you will still win!

A lovely place, with good service we had a table of 7 and this was no issue for them. The food was fantastic, and I had the monkfish scampi. Would recommend this.

We had a very tasty meal there. The monster and the mussels were extremely fresh.

Great place. Great people. Great food.