Garrison West in Highland

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

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!

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

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

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

Food was delicious. Good service and the atmosphere was lpvely

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

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!

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.

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

Awsome place. Good cusine. Verry nice servis.

Very convenient hotel, good food and pleasant staff

Amazing food! Super fresh and interesting sauces.

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!

Staff Fantastic and Food Excellent

Super fast service and extremely tasty food!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

Superb fish and seafood, great service, nice ambience !

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

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.

We had the most delicious meal at Crannog Garrison West. The fish was fresh and delicious, and we loved the chocolate millionaire dessert, which came with an orange purèe, dark chocolate and ginger ice cream, and not too much caramel. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Thank you for a lovely and memorable meal.

I went there for two times. First time in Dec 2022 and second time in June 2024. Seafood platter are still taste so good. Those seafood are so fresh. U really can taste seafood’s freshness here!! Probably will come again and again!

If you love seafood then this is place to visit in Fort William. The food is excellent, great specials on the day. My favourite are the oysters, they are fresh and reasonably priced. The service is brilliant, we were asked if we had any allergies, my partner does, and they made sure the kitchen team knew and that was really good to see. Couldn't recommend it more!

Very pleasant interior with an open plan feel. Efficient and very helpful service from the servers. Scallops for a starter was very enjoyable and perfectly cooked. The seafood tagliatelle came with ample portion size, perfectly cooked seafood with very nice tagliatelle. Very enjoyable lunch and the service was great, cheers!

A most delicious meal in comfortable and friendly surroundings.

Friendly service, nice location Make sure to book in advance Not everything fried - so nice exception here

Fabulous evening here, great food and excellent service

Very classic, very delicious seafood. Exqusitely executed and in terms of sophistication definitely way above bar food level. Nice dining room with a lot of light thanks to large skylights. Very friendly service. The serve decent Negroni.

Nice atmosphere, good menu, great food, really good mussels and tender squid rings, it's worth a visit, definitely make a reservation but also have your reservation confirmed. Service polite, could perhaps be a little more attentive, but that's just a small comment, so no deduction, I would come again... definitely

Absolutely fabulous. I can't fault it. The food and service was excellent.

Delicious restaurant with excellent quality and crazy dishes! The mussels were delicious and in true Scottish style. Advised!

Really great seafood restaurant. The sole with asparagus was to die for, and their fries are amazing. Highly recommended

Best Seafood Restaurant in Fort Williams

The food and beverage was great. 4.5 stars due to slightly sluggish wait staff. Crispy squid with Korean BBQ sauce was excellent. I wanted more per serving. Better signage is needed to get from parking to front door.

It has to be 5 out of 5! Not an expert of oyster but the local one is surprisingly light (very little of the taste of minerals) and easy. The Oban lobster and mussels are one of the best I have ever had. The freshness of the seafood is unbeatable, coupled with the chef perfectly timed and cooked, the dish is simply an art. The restaurant is very popular so you will have to book in advance. I tried to make a reservation for dinner few days before but got no luck and I have booked for lunch eventually.

Very good restaurant that we found by chance The service is impeccable, the food is good The dessert was super good

Very good meal but I didn't get the dish I ordered...fish & chips instead of fried scampi

Really fresh seafood. Totally recommendable. Book in advance to get in.

We had a delicious final dinner in Scotland here in fort William. The tagliatelle was a hit, as was the millionaire’s tart for dessert!

Tasty, hearty, fresh!!! What happiness... Almost the entire menu can be made gluten-free.

They have the best lamb and mussels and scallops i have ever had.

This is just excellent! I may have had the best mussels of my life there, but all the other dishes were also above average. Unfortunately the staff was completely overwhelmed, so we had to wait over 1 3/4 hours for our food. But then one of our friends unfortunately didn't get any food. When we asked about the missing food, we were told that the kitchen was already closed. Only after violent intervention was a meal prepared

The best mussels I’ve ever had!! Highly recommend them.

Had a bowl of cullen skink for £11.50. It’s a lot to pay for a bowl of creamy potato and one piece of bread. I found one piece of haddock at the bottom. Couldn’t recommend based on that dish. Update: I did tell my server about it and got no response from her.

We had the pleasure of having dinner at a second excellent seafood restaurant in the Highlands within 3 days after our initial experience on the Isle of Skye. The langostinos and oyster starters were as fresh as they could be with the succulent sweet meat. For mains we had the Hake with prawns, and the Sole with asparagus and potato dumplings, both prepared in different ways, very flavorful. For dessert we had their special of the day, a bread budding served with ice cream and cardamom infused apricots: would have had a second order, it was that delicious. Wait staff was polite. The place has a relaxed, even celebratory, vibe to it. Not cheap but well worth the food quality: for 2 of us with 2 beers included it came to €110.

Fabulous fish and seafood. Such a welcoming team and always calm under pressure. Best restaurant in Fort William and the transition from Pier to West Harrison has been seamless.

One of the best meals we’ve had recently! Locally sourced and deliciously prepared seafood. I’ve never had anything quite like the Thai dressed oysters. We booked a table in advance online, and I’m glad we did! They’d hung up a sign saying their tables were all booked for the evening just as we arrived.

What a fantastic meal. The service was brilliant with really friendly staff. Our food was delicious, prices were good and the atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely. I would highly recommend Crannog at Garrison West.