Harbour Kitchen in Eilean Siar

We visited last month as a group of four visiting the Outer Hebrides. Followed the good reviews on TripAdvisor for this restaurant and weren’t disappointed. A lovely meal with excellent attentive service. The restaurant felt very safe in these difficult times. Strongly recommend!

We had visited the harbour kitchen for an evening meal. The place was clean and had hand sanitizer upon entry the waitress (debbie) sat us at our table and went through the covid restrictions which were very clear and informative. Our waitress Shannon was very helpful and tentive and kept within the restrictions set so you did feel comfortable and relaxed. In between courses Emma cleared the table and brought out drinks again keeping within the restrictions. The food was to die for. All the food was fresh (you can tell when food has been frozen and reheated) and made there and then. Every bite full was so tasty and delicious, chewing slowed me down, unfortunately I did take any pictures. There were plenty of seafood options which was great for me as I do love my seafood and even better when its caught that day. I definitely recommend this place when visiting Isle of lewis and harris

The food was excellent with a decent quality, sensibly priced wine list to complement the food choice. The fish was particularly good. In difficult times the staff were helpful and friendly.

We came here for a girls night out! I hadn’t seen my friend for nearly 12 months and I am so glad we went to harbour kitchen. The greeting was fabulous we were made to feel warm and relaxed as soon as we walked in so thank you Debbie for that. Debbie then briefed us about their Covid policy and guidelines which were clear and put me at ease with everything going on. The menu..... wow ! as a bit of a foodie the menu was amazing, choice was fantastic and to find out the food was freshly caught that morning was amazing as it’s hard to find places that do that anymore. Needless to say I think we all got to excited and pretty much ordered the menu hehe but it didn’t disappoint. The waitresses were so friendly and polite so a big thank you to Shannon, Debbie and Emma for being so lovely it really made the evening. So just a big thank you and I can’t wait to come back

Great food, emphasis on local fresh seafood. Super staff, friendly, informative and professional, nice ambiance. Safety handled well.

Great service, gorgeous surroundings with an open kitchen which creates a great atmosphere... And the food is absolutely delicious. The Crab claws were so fresh and fantastic, scallops were perfectly cooked, the monkfish dish was seasoned perfectly and the steak was brilliant too. Absolutely perfect. It was probably the Best Diane sauce I've ever tasted too! (wish I took more pictures!) Genuinely a place not to be missed in Stornoway!

Very welcoming and friendly staff. When sat down I thought it was a bit pricey, but after I had my fish which was the cod I thought it was definitely worth the £22. The meal was PHENOMENAL. I would highly recommend!

We dined here on our last night in Stornoway and it was a lovely end to the holiday. the restaurant has a great ambience and the food was fantastic. I had fish and chips (the haddock melted in the mouth) followed by deconstructed whisky based cheesecake (which I optimistically assumed would not taste of whisky - it did but was still very nice)

We booked here for our wedding anniversary lunch on the wrong day. Clearly the relaxation of Lewis was having a great impact on knowing what day of the week it was. We found this place as so few places were actually open due to Covid.We were not disappointed at all. The welcome and the service were brilliant. The menu was delightful with so much to choose from. We had a wonderful meal with lots of delicious seafood. Bit disappointed to be told no langoustines only to see another table with them, who came in after us. A truly wonderful lunch from start to finish

Stunning food, friendly and professional staff, great atmosphere, amazing drinks. Please book a table here when you are in Stornoway. In fact, book for two nights, so good you will want a second night.

Fantastic dinner! We loved every course and there was a lovely relaxed and happy atmosphere! Thank you so much, each member of staff was excellent especially the front of house and our waitress Shannon! We could see great team work at play between the chefs and waiting staff too which was nice to see! When we’re next in Lewis we will be back!

Spectacular seafood, great menu, friendly and fabulous service, and felt incredibly COVID safe without impacting on the lovely experience. Ignore any reviews that are less than five star and go here, it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had!

This was an absolutely stunning meal with fantastic staff and the best thought-through COVID-19 safety I saw anywhere in Scotland. It has only re-opened a few days ago when we were there but it was fantastic.My wife and I had a selection of seafood starters that were perfectly cooked but I absolutely have to mention the desserts which were Michelin star standard. (Having eaten in a couple in Edinburgh I can say that this is as good.)The deconstructed cheesecake was stunning and the Harris Gin and Tonic lemon tart was possibly the best dessert I've ever eaten.

Made same-day reservations, and all was COVID - compliant on arrival. Staff were pleasant and accommodating. Most importantly, the food was amazing. We both ordered salmon with pea risotto, but also ordered the sweet potato fritters as a starter to share. Whisky cheesecake dessert also incredible. It's certainly one of the pricier options in town, but worth it.

The food was amazing and served quickly. They were very professional and made sure COVID safety precautions were followed. Overall a great restaurant

Lovely meal this evening for a group of 6. Very clean and organised with the COVID restrictions in place and staff very helpful/friendly! Food was great and decent sized portions.

Excellent all round. The food is fresh, local and tastes amazing and is beautifully presented, the service was first class, all at reasonable prices, make sure you book in advance so you don’t miss out on eating here

A great restaurant with great service & friendly staff. We felt very safe with covid restrictions they have in place. We arrived early for our lunch booking and this was not a problem for the front of house lady Leesa? who greeted us. She was very welcoming explained the process of the restaurant during these strange times. We opted for fish and chips, wow these were amazing crispy batter and melt in the mouth fish. Wish we had found this restaurant on arrival to the island, and not as we were leaving, would have loved to try the full menu.(twice). Definitely need to pre book to avoid missing out .

From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, we experienced nothing but lovely,friendly and courteous service. The lady that greeted us(so sorry I cant remember the name) she was a delight from start to finish. The waitress was equally courteous along with the manageress who took the time to check on us even though they were busy. We had 3 courses and all simply divine from the tomato and goats cheese starter to the lagavulin cheesecake. Even with a request for changes to the dishes, nothing was a bother. This is one of my favourite places to visit on the island and have never had a bad experience here! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting and suggest you book to ensure a good night! You will not be disappointed!! 5*

We visited twice last week and found the food , staff , service and attention to current Covid19 regulation exemplary and would not hesitate to recommend

Really good choice in Stornoway, popular and well organised for COVID We had some really excellent Monkfish and a fabulous deconstructed Whisky cheesecake, good value and some great menu choices

Our family visited this restaurant twice for dinner during our recent holiday on Lewis. Great choice and quality of fresh fish dishes and all meals we tried were delicious. Lovely welcome both times from Aleasha, who explained current health and safety precautions and full contact details taken for Track and Trace. Good atmosphere for a relaxed evening with very tasty food and friendly staff.

Last minute booking which we were very grateful for. Great staff, lovely menu and well done re covid hygiene. Food very well presented in sight of the kitchen so nothing to hide. Very well.done guys, we know its tough and we hope you can make up for the lost months. I hope the locals make use of the Harbour Kitchen, its a little Gem

Fantastic food and great service. Lovely interior. Just finished a delicious lunch, beautiful fresh seafood. Very well organised from a Covid perspective, everything was explained to us on arrival and full details taken for test and trace. Enjoyed it so much we plan to come back again before we leave the island.

This is a wonderful restaurant. The food was absolutely incredible! I also loved seeing the open kitchen. We were so impressed by how COVID-secure the restaurant is - they take social distancing and hygiene very seriously.Thank you to the staff for being so kind and lovely throughout our meal. We asked for our puddings to take away and they were happy to do this. I still can't get over how amazing the meal was. The food was absolutely phenomenal.

Managed to get in 3 days in a row, even got same table. Excellent food.not cheap but great quality, and with eat out discount made it best in Stornoway.Was one of the first to try the Crayfish tail starter. Best I've ever had.Hope they add it to main menu not just specials.Very popular need to book a few days ahead if possible.Highly recommended

Thankfully this place reopened just in time to coincide with our visit. We booked in advance and ate there twice. They're closed Sundays and Mondays otherwise we'd have done those too! I think the menu may have been limited due to covid-19 (not too sure) but plenty of choice and everything we had was excellent. No specific children's menu, but lots of nice small portion options. Service extremely good and they are really on the ball with healthy and safety precautions in the current climate. The interior and atmosphere great too.. Besides Cameron's fish and chips for takeaway which was really good.. and perhaps Artizan cafe for sandwiches and cake...you could easily give anything else a miss. Sadly Digby Chick wasn't open to try, but we heard it will be back just at a different location...

This was easily the best meal we had in Stornoway, with friendlier and more efficient service, far superior food, nice atmosphere and better covid prevautions than another local restaurant we ate at that has an equally good rating on trip advisor. Really terrific locally caught langoustines, crayfish, monkfish etc. Not many tables available due to covid spacing so book in advance.

My return to Stornoway would not be complete without being able to return to Harbour Kitchen. Was a little concerned they would not be open as we emerge from “quantum time,” but they are and we are all the better for it! The food continues to amaze. Perfectly prepared, flawlessly presented, portions just right. Everyone who works there is thoughtful and just the right amount of attentive. I love going to a place where it’s clear people enjoy working together, as this crew certainly does. Thank you, all!

Had lunch today in the Harbour Kitchen and as always it was delicious! The service was first class, very courteous and quick. I recommend the Harbour Kitchen for an enjoyable and value for money dining experience.

We had lunch here last year and everything was crossed that it would be open during eased lockdown - we were so happy when it reopened the night before our departure. It's just our kind of place and we feel that from the minute we walk in. Obviously there were lots of procedures to follow but it didn't spoil our enjoyment for one minute. The staff are great and the food even better. I struggled to decide but in the end opted for a duck and a scollop starter rather than a main, my partner went for the lamb. Delicious! In hindsight I should have gone for the scallop mains option as they were delicious and left me wanting more! The duck was beautiful too - but the star of the show was the lamb. It was succulent, soft and melted in your mouth. A -MA-ZING! Whatever you do, you must eat here!

Excellent food, service and an excellent example of how you should be working with the covid measures. They done a great job, some places just don’t get it. Well done keep up the good work.

My husband and I went out for dinner on Saturday night and stupidly didn’t book. We initially went to try Digby Chick but it was unfortunately fully booked, but the friendly staff recommended the Harbour Kitchen to us and how glad we were they did!We both had the mussels for a main in white wine and cream sauce 1kg for £16 which is great value for money. We also shared three sides, the broccoli whitebait and chips. My husband said the whitebait were the best he has ever had! Friendly staff and well priced. They are happy to take a walk in but I would advise booking to not disappoint.

It’s been a long long time since I’ve been to a restaurant of this quality, the food was very fresh and delicious staff were excellent and can’t fault anything, loved the Hake risotto, quality crockery cutlery and table top stuff, looking forward to returning to Stornoway and enjoying this place again, Thank you

We visited Harbour Kitchen on a fairly busy Saturday evening. I had the purple salmon, red cabbage puree, kale and heritage carrots and it was very flavoursome and delicious. Our waitress was Shannon who was very friendly and helpful. All in all a very enjoyable evening meal.

A fantastic restaurant. Friendly, attentive staff. Small but perfectly formed menu. Vegetarian options chosen- delicious and well presented. Perfect! Will be back.

Restaurant is a pleasant place with open kitchen, good staff and excellent food. I had properly cooked duck breast with delicate sauce on a bed of delightful potato puree. The selection of Scottish cheeses for desrt could rival the French cheeses in taste. I can definitely recommend this place.

Had a fabulous lunch and drinks here when we first arrived on the island. Some really great dishes on the set menu and a friendly, warm atmosphere.

Wir können das Restaurant nur empfehlen.Das Essen war sehr gut und wurde trotz hoher Belegung schnell serviert.Auch der Service machte einen sehr kompetenten Eindruck.Eine Highlight war für uns die offene Küche!

Ate here in the lead up to Christmas. Salt and pepper squid haddock and chips followed by Xmas pudding. Extremely good food served piping hot by super cheery staff. Modern restaurant, crisp and clean at a reasonable price. We could do with more restaurants like this in Scotland. Well done guys!!!

This is a modern restaurant in the centre of town within easy walking distance of most hotels. good vibes and service and an excellent menu featuring local produce. You need a reservation

We had a fabulous meal, with prompt service, excellent choice of food, and everything we got tasted fresh and really enjoyable

Excellent meal, staff very kind, will definitely be back. The menu was varied and we all enjoyed the fact that the ingredients were locally sourced.

petite cuisine devant le bar, bravo aux cuisiniers pour la gestion. plats savoureux. serveuses sympa. ambiance décontractée et jeune.

Fabulous place. Popped in one day for a coffee and a scone, it was so nice we came back for lunch next day. Food is cooked to order and the kitchen is open and right behind the bar so you can watch the Chefs working.

Good seafood although there is other choices on the menu. Meal are average size. Service is good and friendly and the place has a nice atmosphere with the chef being visible whilst cooking.

With only two nights in Stornaway and a fair bit of driving in between, window shopping for restaurants was not high on our agenda. A step away from our accommodation and a wee peek in revealed a clean modern interior and lots of customers - always a good sign when the tables are busy. Good noise greeted us for what was a lunch visit and so did a smiling and welcoming staff. The food was presented promptly and delivered from an open plan kitchen - another good sign since both the food plates and work ethic of the staff were on public display. We thought the dishes (the ubiquitous fish&chips and mac&cheese) were well presented and good value. Though we hadn't booked (and it is worth booking), our experience like other reviewers was that staff bent over backwards to find us a table. We were accommodated without fuss or delay and since we were in a corner, continually asked if we were comfortable enough. In truth we were and most attentively catered for. Big dibs to the restaurant manager and her staff, who were flat out.Dinner was really good and the lamb shanks were cooked to that fall-off-the-bone state they should be as a result of long slow cooking. it was easy to clear my plate, with only a whistle clean bone left to contemplate. Yummy mash and gravy too!I wish the business every success, since it's menu was just of the right variety, and cooked with passion and quality ingredients . The staff clearly deserve every plaudit they get!

we don't get to eat out often but so glad we chose here ... lovely food very attentive staff and kids let us eat lol

Super quality food,great service,try to dine early as they do run out of some seafood.not too bad price wise

A good selection of dishes on the menu. Nice atmosphere/decor. Really enjoyed the veggie chilli and the chocolate torte. Very friendly staff and its great seeing the chefs at work in the open kitchen

We stopped here for lunch and had the most amazing meal. The service was 1st class and each of the 4 different dishes we ordered were so tasty. The food, garnishes, sauces and dessings all made for one of the tastiest meals we've ever had! Lovely wine too

What a wonderful surprise. In Stornoway, no less! Of our three dinners in town, we chose Harbour Kitchen for the first two, and would have gone again for the third had it been open. Loved everything about it, really, from the innovative dishes, locally sourced fresh ingredients, execution and presentation from the kitchen, and friendly, attentive service. We were in Scotland for two weeks last year, but never ventured into a place that might be considered "fine dining". Harbour Kitchen changed our minds about that on this recent visit, and for any future ones. Were I to compare it restaurants in Portland, which is known for it's dining scene, I'd rate it as fine dining, but at a much more reasonable price.

We managed to squeeze in here early evening after a day out exploring the island in the rain. My wife had a beautifully cooked and presented cod with liquorice and my fish and chips was absolutely superb, with wafer thin but very tasty batter. Desserts were also to an equally high standard which is rarely the case in our experience. On top of this the pricing is extremely reasonable. Highly recommended.

We came here for a dinner without reservation, however the hostess/head waiter was very kind and managed to find a table for us. The staff was very friendly, polite and well trained - attentive, but not disturbing. Service was fast, the food looked fabulous and tasted soooo good, we didnt even think about taking pictures of it. Reasonably priced, great looking place. Definitely worth visit!

last minute booking, they were full but managed to fit us in at 5 pm pre service. What a little gem, my husband was bowled over by the Razor clams with brad beans and samphire. He couldn't believe the size of the portion. I had a very clever take on Caesar salt as a starter, hot chicken croquettes with parmesan and lettuce. It was lovely to be in the same room as the kitchen and see the food prepared. All the staff were scrupulously good with their food hygiene and washing.

Nice place, tasty food, quick service. Not much choice. Very convenient if you also staying here overnight

This is a great restaurant which has opened in Stornoway in the past seven months or so. The interior is bijou and very modern, with comfortable seating, high chairs for kids and an open bar. From most seats you also have a good view of the kitchen which I think is a pleasant and refreshing idea. The staff were very talkative and attentive. There was a decent range of dishes on the menu. The drinks arrived quickly, as did all the dishes we ordered, and this was very impressive. We ordered the steaks with mushrooms, chips and tomatoes, as well as the fish and chips. Everything was very good quality, and the fish and chips was especially good value and fresh tasting. For dessert we tried the Harris gin and lemon tart with vanilla ice cream - the ice cream especially tasted very good. Very pleased with the meal and looking forward to trying it again in the future.

Just had a wonderful meal with my sister and mother on our Scottish Tour at this really great restaurant with great atmosphere. Excellent selection on menu but as it was Friday I went for fish and chips, this was simply served to perfection light crispy batter and regular chips not those chunky chips which I find to dry to eat, just wholesome well fried chips.The dessert was sublime Lemon tart with Harris Gin flavour WoW it really works, this gin is awesome in its own right.Service good and attentive and overall excellent value, highly commendedThank you

Brilliantly cooked, well proportioned food (scallops to die for) and the service...even better - staff rising above their call of duty to ensure I felt looked after 👌

We popped in on the off chance on a cold wet and windy Saturday night after finding ourselves stranded in Stornoway following the cancellation of our ferry due to bad weather. It looked busy but they had 1 empty table, and what was supposed to be a quick bite to eat turned into a very pleasant relaxed evening with excellent food and even better service. My partner was delighted to be able to watch the chef and his team at work in their open kitchen. The atmosphere in the restaurant was just lovely; warm, friendly, relaxed and a welcoming ambience. In fact I could have stayed all night as our hotel was so grim! Service was swift, with a small team of friendly staff who were very attentive but not intrusive. I would highly recommend this delightful little restaurant, but I would advise you make a reservation as you don’t want to be disappointed.

Popped in here this evening without a reservation and were fortunate to have been found a table. Wonderful food - the lamb shank was perfect as was the salmon and everything else. Very friendly service too from the waitresses. Thank you!

Good menu and service. Very nice surroundings and atmosphere - a buzz about the place but not noisy. A great place to place to go with a group of friends. Salmon was slightly over-cooked. Harris gin & T, excellent start to the evening. Reasonable pricing.

My wife and I stopped in here while waiting for the ferry. I didn’t expect much given our food experiences in other areas. (Eleven, the restaurant down the street puts guacamole on teriyaki chicken. Gross)But, this place is amazing! I got the chicken, lemon, and thyme burger and was blown away. My wife got the prosciutto-wrapped scallops and tomato soup. All three dishes were delicious. So delicious that I’m leaving a review on a site I never use so that you, hungry traveler, can share in my delight with this restaurant.It’s a small place so you may need to make reservations during busier times. That said, we were walk-ins around 1:30pm and had seats immediately.Stop reading reviews and go!

I must have looked like a typical sandwich person, because when I asked for a table for one to have lunch, the girl asked me twice if I understood that they didn’t do sandwiches. Well, I had been biking from Barra, so had nothing else but my biking clothes )) But the food is good, very good. I had creamy risotto with leeks and mushrooms, which was delicious, and crispy garlic bread on the side. Service was quick and efficient, and the place is nice and clean including the restroom. Prices are reasonable too, and location wise it is right in the town centre.

Excellent service, relaxing environment and delicious food. The mackerel and beetroot starter was wonderful. The staff were unusually helpful. Loved the pressed glass also!

A great start to a long weekend on Lewis, this place has clean lines and great food. The staff were attentive and friendly. Service was on time and relaxed. Great choice of locally sourced seafood, as you'd expect.

On a Saturday night we returned to Stornoway after a marvellous six hour tour . We realised we’d made a mistake not booking anywhere for dinner . We called into the Harbour Kitchen, which was full with customers . The fabulous maître d said if you can finish eating in 90 minutes we can squeeze you in . Our waiter was so friendly , service was very efficient and the food delicious and beautifully presented. Highly recommended if you’re in Stornoway. Love the old photos on the wall too. Thanks for a great night.

Love eating here it's a great place which always has a lively buzz about it. The staff are friendly and helpful, food is gorgeous- I had risotto which was delicious. Another plus is the open kitchen you can see your chefs cooking your food. Cant reccomend it enough. Good value too

The food is delicious, the restaurant lively but not loud (depending on time of day, sometimes it’s quiet - which is also welcome), the people fabulous. I spent all of my dinners when I was here for 2 weeks (and some lunches), and I think I ate every dish. All of them were fantastic and all of them different, catering to a wide variety of paletes. I will be returning to Stornoway next year, with another possible interim trip in December, and I will be back for more!

atmosphere and vibe. Tasty cocktails and great food. Best chips ever. Service less than sterling but acceptable.

We found this place by chance as we walked through town, but it was a great find. The food was delicious. I was on a break with my sister and Mum, and this suited us perfectly. It was smart without being at all pretentious. The lady who served us and the chap who cleared away our places were both so smiley, friendly and polite.My only slight fault is that we asked for a spoon for the sauce for the mussels (my Mum is coeliac and couldn't use the bread to dip) and it never arrived. (Well it did because I asked someone else and that time a spoon arrived straight away). Would recommend booking as we say many people turned away.

We stopped here for lunch and had a great food experience here for little money! If you want an honest, refined and fresh meal, you should definitely come here! The kitchen is in the restaurant, so it’s nice to see the chefs preparing your meal.

Seemed like the best bet in Stornoway. Busy place, so need to book. Ate lunch and then returned for dinner the following evening. Good bet!

We enjoyed a late lunch on Saturday. They were busy but squeezed the three of us onto a table for two which was big enough for us and we all enjoyed our mains and delicious desserts. Good value and well presented food. Staff were very nice and helpful.

Searching for somewhere to eat, already turned away from one as hadn't pre-booked. Came in here and said we could sit at the bar for food. Great place to watch the chefs prepare our food. I had chicken fillet burger and bf had mussels - both delicious. The reason I gave excellent was particularly due to the warm welcome and friendliness of the staff - lovely polite young man who served us, and another young lady too . Well done.

We were literally blown in the door on a rain swept Friday afternoon. Lovely menu and a chance to try the Orkney gin from their good selection. This washed down an extremely well made and presented mac and cheese with a side of chips. Soooo tasty do give them a try if you are passing

Superbe adresse, une belle et bonne cuisine!Les plats sont très bien présentés et assez goûteux.La déco est très sympa, style bistro, le service tip top, bref si vous passez dans le coin et que vous rechercher de la vraie cuisine (et non pas du fish and chips), n'hésitez pas à réserver! (Souvent plein...)

I have visited this restaurant a couple of times now and can honestly say it's the best restaurant on the whole Island . I opted for the Harbour salad with the most delicious fresh salmon on my first visit , the service was excellent and you can watch the chefs prepare your meal . On my second visit I ordered an Italian margarita pizza , I was amazed as the pizza baker hand rolled it while I waited and then came and served me it and told me he uses an authentic Neopolitan recipe..... and it tasted amazing.Can't wait to go back for more of that pizza ! If you like seafood with an Italian twist this is the place to dine , the staff are all lovely and I highly recommend a visit to this fine restaurant .

we were in stornoway at 5pm and just walked past and went in to see if we could get atable yes as long as we were out in one hour 20mins ...hubbie had the scallops ,,better to go for smaller portion and there were a few closed ones dont eat tham then we had monkfish scampi delious then i had the gin cheesecake yummy ... i would c ertanly go again not a hude menu but i presume they change the menu seasonally, youre up there with digbsy chick and i do like the open kitchen .then you see how clean it is

Family of three booked the night before because they were busy. Menu simple, but food well cooked and locally sourced. Waiting staff friendly and helpful throughout even though they were very busy.

Although arrived late and the restaurant full the staff made a plan. Excellent food, great vibe. You cant go wrong here, so when in Stornoway dont miss out on this nice restaurant!

Perhaps it was day 2 of the Heb-Celt festival and I’m desiring something healthy, delicious & in need of vegetables. I could not have been more pleasantly surprised; restaurant looked crowded but they sat me quickly and .... wait for it .... I had mackerel and a side of vegetables. The mackeral was delicious and the vegetable side was cabbage and asparagus, two vegetables I’d never put together. Really good _ lovely staff_ back next year for sure. PS don’t hesitate to eat at The Harbour Kitchn. ✨⚡️

Stornoway was busy because of the Heb Celt Festival, and we were directed to this restaurant by a helpful staff member at nearby Digby Chick. Harbour Kitchen was quite full, but we were offered a seat up at the bar, from where we could watch, through a beautiful, colourful array of gin bottles, the chefs hard at work in the small kitchen (an evening's entertainment in itself). We were expecting just a basic meal, but the food, presentation and service were splendid, and far exceeded our expectations. My salt cod fishcakes were accompanied by the perfect complement of a tomato remoulade, and my husband's treacle-glazed salmon steak was the best salmon he had ever had - it really tasted of the sea. It was one of those memorable meals, and a really lovely evening. Thank you so much to the staff, and keep up the brilliant work.

Siamo stati qui per pranzo: ambiente curato, personale simpatico e prezzi onesti. Abbiamo ordinato dell’agnello ed era assolutamente delizioso!

Had a lovely meal here, scallops to start and delicious langoustine and a pudding. With a glass of wine and a coffee it worked out at £40 each. It was disappointing that the scallop dish had just two small scallops. A previous review mentioned they got three which is what I would have expected for the price >£10. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was good. I would go back because the food was great... but it might not survive in a town where portion size and value for money matters so much.

Nadat we een wild life cruise hadden gedaan, kwamen we rond 17 uur hongerig aan in de haven van Stornoway. We liepen langs dit restaurant dat net open was gegaan. Officieel waren alle tafels gereserveerd maar de bediening kon iets voor ons regelen als we uiterlijk om half 7 weg zouden gaan. Daar waren we erg blij mee. Vervolgens hebben we allebei een hoofdgerecht (met frites) en een dessert met koffie genomen. De kwaliteit van het eten (en de koffie) was erg goed. De salade als hoofdgerecht was wel een kleine portie. Maar overigens alle lof.

Called in after work looking for a table for two, they said come back in half an hour but true to their word, came back and had a table and the food was first class with service of equal quality, nice atmosphere and would return. Harris gin and lemon tart was tasty

This was my second Festival to attend in Stornoway, and I happened on this great little restaurant, just across from Town Hall. Wow! I sat at the chef's table bar, and I was able to watch the guys in the kitchen work. They are a trip! Professional, friendly with each other, great food. Top notch kitchen. The wait staff are also very good. Everything I had there is wonderful.

found this place on a day business trip to the island, after a long day and looking for a quick bite before the plane. I mentioned to the staff I had a plane to catch and they responded with quick and efficient service. I had the lamb shank which was very tasty, not too much of it but a nice helping. Rounded off with a glass of house wine it hit the right spot!

Reasonably priced quick dinner. Friendly service and a versatile menu (managed to cater to the needs of an exhausted 9 year old). Would be a 5 star rating but the disabled toilets were out of order.

The Harbour Kitchen is a nice, modern place in the centre of Stornoway, with a choice of both modern and traditional food - you can have a pizza Hawaii or a lamb shank, and they'll both be delicious. The prices are good, and so is the service; but it tends to get crowded in the evenings, especially on the weekends, so better be there early or book ahead!

This was my first time at this restaurant since it had changed from the Lido. I was there with some friends who were wanting to try something different.The menu was not extensive but provided an adequate range that there should have been something for most people's taste buds, the night we were there they also had three specials: garlic butter langoustines, monkfish and I can't remember the third option. I opted for the tomato and goats cheese to begin with. It arrived beautifully presented and with a balsamic dressing that was simply divine. However the goat's cheese appeared to be in hiding (or simply in short supply). For main I chose the monkfish, which arrived in breaded, bite sized pieces and with chunky chips and salad. This was very nice and fresh, but like the starter it lacked substance.I'm not sweet toothed, so pudding was not something that I was interested in. My two friends opted for the dessert soup and the tart. They both enjoyed them but both said they could do with more, again these were very well presented (see pictures).These were washed down with a Brewdog beer, one mate had white wine and the other a soft drink.We were all a bit shocked when the bill came to £140. All in all the food was very nice, but there simply wasn't enough of it and at that price I don't want to leave a restaurant feeling like I could have another course. Given that this is a restaurant on a small island and located in a shipping port town where fish and shellfish are available and at a relatively low cost then I feel that this will be it's downfall unless they address these issues. They are charging city prices with small portions. Another local restaurant, Digby Chick, started off like this but quickly realised that small portions weren't going down well and they thankfully changed their approach. 18 years later and they are still in business and busy. I think this place will certainly attract tourists, but that is a very short window on this island. Time will tell if they have the potential for longevity.

Absolutely no complaints. Great, friendly staff, with lovely fresh meals. Try the salmon and mango salad, you won't be disappointed!

We managed to book for an early dinner before heading back to HebCelt. There were a few things not available on the menu but we all found something we fancied. The food and service was good. Our only comment would be that the helpings are a bit small for a hearty appetite. My husbands sweet potato chilli was particularly petite

My girlfriend and I had the kilo of mussels for 14 pounds, which was delicious and great value. At the end of our meal there was a lot of sauce left that I think is an awful shame to waste, so I asked for some bread to dip into it and finish up - clearly a compliment to the chefs.So I asked for some bread, got two white slices, which was fine... ate the rest and asked for the bill, which showed that it was 3 pounds for the two slices of extra bread!!! The audicity to even put that on the bill blows my mind. What an utter letdown at the end of a marvelous experience. To put that into perspective - half a kilo of mussels costs 7! And 2 slices of white bread cost almost half that?! I feel obliged to bring down the 5 star rating of this venue as that is not how you treat any customer. Will not return here again.

Visited this bistro with my girlfriend and had the mussels, which were amazing (apart from a few that were a bit off). At the end of the meal there was some sauce left at the bottom of the pot, which is, to me, a lovely part of the whole and a waste to toss, so I asked for some bread to dip into the sauce. The mussels came with a lovely artisan bread with cranberry in it, but the extra bread I asked for was two plain white slices. Fine, this is really not the issue. The issue is when I got the bill and the surcharge for the 2 slices of extra bread was 3 pounds! Almost half the price of half a kilo of mussels that we had. Needless to say this ruined the whole experience at this otherwise delightful place. We wanted to come back for the chocolate fudge cake they had at a later time, but now I refuse, out of principle, to step into this venue again. I think it's utterly preposterous to charge that for bread and that I was not told that such extra costs are incurred.

I was in Stornoway in mid May this year and was lucky enough to eat here. it was busy but the staff were kind enough to seat me at the bar, where I coud see the chefs at work. It was a real treat,the food was delicious and to see the care they take in preparation was so enjoyable, as well as interesting.The staff were great and i sensed a real pleasure and happy atmosphere as they worked. they were so friendly and cheerful.I don't normally have three courses but I did that night and they were all perfect.I also had the Stornoway gin with a curious aditive made from seaweed. If i'd not planned on cycling the next day I'd have had a lot more, I can assure you.I was so impressed I tried to get a seat the following nigh but they were fully bookd, which is no surprise.If you go to Stornoway I urge you to try and get a table here it's that good and I'm really picky about restaurant food.I apologise for my late post as I told the chef that I'd certainly leave a great report but my lap top has needed major surgery!!I can't wait to go back and all the best to the team there they're a great lot.

Well what a lovely surprise we had last night. Fab food, fab setting and fab service. The scallop starter was delicious followed by the scampi tails coooked to perfection. And the gin and tonic tart was a delight. Service was slick and excellent. Good luck Harbour Kitchen your are on my repeat visit list

This restaurant is really going places with its excellent chef and team. It's modern, chic and classy with a relaxed atmosphere, and rivals some of the best restaurants we've eaten in. The menu is varied and will suit everyone's taste, but there is a clear focus on fish and seafood. We went two nights in a row and would have gone again if we'd been staying longer! The torched mackerel starter was so good we had it twice, and it's hard to imagine that the fish specials (lemon sole and razor clams) could have been cooked better even by Nathan Outlaw. The lamb shank was fantastic. The standard of service matched the quality of the food - friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We felt incredibly well looked after and had two excellent evenings. Lachlan and Leelah really know what they're doing here and there's no doubt this restaurant will be a great success.

We visited on 10th july for coffee and Cake coffee was really good and the homemade Cake was even. better Nice wee place with friendly staff