Manor House Hotel Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

A chef who knows how to balance their flavours and does it well. Innovative dishes that surprise and please. Front of house staff that care and are knowledgable (and know when to go and ask when they don’t). What’s not to love! Two minutes from Oban centre is no excuse not to go!

This was one of the best meals I had on my recent trip to Scotland. Both the food and service were impeccable! I had the sea bream and scallops….superbly cook and beautifully presented. I would highly recommend this wonderful establishment!

Absolutely adored our 2 nights at this lovely and historic facility. Rooms were on the 3rd floor and the views of sea and gardens were beautiful. The decor reflected the history of the home: beautiful fabrics and wallpaper along with antique(reproduction) furniture. Room and bath were clean and comfortable and David the evening host/barman was an informative delight. Easy walk into center of Oban for food and shopping. If you do nothing else in Oban, spend the night here.

Top notch attention from delightful and knowledgeable hosts. Our sea view room was small but clean, and suited us well. Beautiful view to wake up to. Nice grounds to enjoy an afternoon or evening whisky. Quick walk into town. I’d stay here again.

We’ve stayed at Manor House Hotel for 2 nights and had a superb dinner at their restaurant. We were completely blown away by the level of service & each course was outstanding.

We love the manor house and although we hadn’t stayed for a few years due to covid we were delighted to see it is as excellent as ever, the standard of food and service is second to none, we do miss our chats with Gregor but the current owners and staff are just as charming, by far the our best meal in Oban.

Great food and wonderful staff. We received a lovely warm welcome and brilliant service both times we visited. David is so good at his job, full of recommendations and local knowledge, made us feel very welcome. The food is exceptional, local organic produce with such nice flavours. Highly recommend the ox cheek with skirlie - didn’t know what skirlie was before now but absolutely loved it. Thank you David and the team for a great experience!

Feines Essen in gediegener Atmosphäre. Eine kleine Speisekart aber trotzdem für Jeden etwas. Das Essen ist sehr fein, die Portionen eher klein. Somit war Platz für einen ebenfalls feinen Dessert. Es hat sehr fut geschmeckt und wir hatten auch einen guten Wein gefunden.

Superb food and friendly service. The breakfasts were excellent. For an evening meal we had the grouse followed by the pheasant, both beautiful cooked and presented.

We arrived at the hotel with a lovely team front of house, David was an exceptional host with brilliant knowledge of the menu, we loved the views from the bar as we chose what we were having from the menu. We were then taken to the restaurant after a lovely tour of the lounge and the incredible artwork on display. We were completely blown away by the level of service & each course was outstanding. Compliments to the chef for the delicious course’s & presentation of each. Thank you to the whole team at the Manor House & well done 👏

Escape from a disappointing hotel in Oban, and join a friend for dinner at The Manor House. Great decision, as from the moment we sat down to a very special malt whisky (Isle of Jura), Orkney Gin and Elgin Sauvignon, to the time we left after a very good dinner, the whole evening was just so enjoyable. Starters of seared scallops and goat cheese were followed by coq au champagne and perfectly prepared roe buck saddle and roasted monkfish. Peaceful surroundings, capped off with coffee in the lounge.

While staying at the Manor House, we had daily breakfasts and a couple dinners which were all amazing and worth the visit.

We booked the manor house on the recommendation of a local and were NOT disappointed. The food was absolutely top class - we cannot remember a nicer meal. The setting is just perfect, it really feels like you're in someone's home! We had drinks in the lounge in front of the fire and then moved through to the intimate dining room. All staff were good, but Ben was particularly great. Giving us advice on gin & generally making the evening a really brilliant experience. Would really recommend the Manor House to anyone looking for a special meal

Absolute gem. We had drinks on the terrace overlooking Oban. Then a delicious perfectly cooked and presented meal in a lovely traditional dining room. The service from beginning to end was flawless. Wonderful menu of local produce and a great balance between fish and meet course choices. The staff snd owners were professional , efficient and friendly . The Manor House has had a very interesting past and is a well maintained blended mix of decorative and architectural history - definitely recommended.

Food was highlight of staying at this small hotel. Not cheap but still value for the standard of cuisine. Standard of cooking warrants a more extensive wine list.

Staying in hotel, and dined there three times in six nights. Great sea view from the small dining room pressed into service. Unfortunately, they are only just getting back on their feet after three months enforced closure so, perhaps understandably, the menu alternated, day about, meaning you inevitably got the same menu twice, though each contained four starters and four mains, including a vegetarian option. Very pleasant and helpful staff and service, who offered to try to get us an off menu alternative. We found the amuses bouches delightful, and all the tried starters were great, and nicely presented. The mains were excellent too, with the emphasis on seafood. Decent selection of wine to suit any palate. Thoroughly recommended.

Just returned after a New Year Break at this lovely small hotel overlooking Oban Bay. The quality of the food is superb and the staff are diligent, friendly and attentive. It is presently up for sale so I hope that the new owners change nothing!

Great lunch in the Manor House , salad was amazing and all my friends had lovely meals too , a pasta dish and good old fish and chips in a lovely light breadcrumb . Highly recommended and also great views over oban bay

This review is for dining only. I selected Manor House Hotel for a special meal to take place on occasion of retirement from my job. I chose over all others locally based on a reputation of superior food and so it was a place I had hoped to visit over several years.

We ate there our first night in Oban and were pleasantly surprised by the amamzing quality of the food. The menu was superb, the wine perfect and the restaurant was cozy and quaint.

We stayed the night at this lovely Hotel and dinner was included in our stay. The dinner was so good and so fresh and the service was first hand..... They just make you feel special and no rush which is so nice.

Este lugar prometió mucho, pero lamentablemente no se entregó. Las revisiones anteriores me llevaron a elegir este lugar para la cena, pero mi experiencia no coincide con otras críticas.El entorno del hotel es fantástico, con magníficas vistas de la bahía, ideal para fotografía y pensamientos tranquilos.Me encontré en la puerta con un amable caballero australiano que me condujo hasta el bar donde disfruté de una buena cerveza local de la API y un poco de sabrosa canapita.Luego me llevaron al comedor, que es como entrar en los 70 s, que en realidad me gustó bastante. Paredes verdes, alfombras de tartán, vajilla ornamentada y cubertería. Está bien, supongo.Escogí el ceviche de vieira con mango y otras cosas, directamente de la bahía me dijeron, mmm no estoy seguro de eso. Luego en el plato principal de carne, bien cocinado y sazonado, servido con papas dauphinoise y albaricoques.Luego tenía los quesos que estaban bien, supongo.Todo fue un poco bien. . 6 de cada diez, pfft. No me impresionó, como pensé que podría, de acuerdo con las revisiones anteriores, decepcionado.El servicio estuvo bien, pero un poco agobiante, por favor, deje de preguntar constantemente si todo está bien, con una sonrisa falsa, un brazo detrás de la espalda y una educación forzada.Escuché que ha tenido un nuevo chef, creo que esto podría ser tu perdición.

We had almost all (not the vegetarian0 items in the menu over 3 nights as well as 3 breakfast. All of th emeals were fantastic. This is a 5 star restaurant. The wine list is more than adequate.This changes the complexion of food in the UK!!!!

Primero, no creo que el personal o la comida podrían haber sido mejores. Absolutamente no siento que algo no se haya hecho correctamente o bien. Fue una comida encantadora y un buen servicio y poder relajarse en el salón después con café fue absolutamente encantador. Solo sentimos que algo faltaba. Algo sobre el ambiente estaba justo fuera, si la música o la decoración, el nivel de ruido (era muy tranquilo), algo. Nada en lo que pueda poner mi dedo en absoluto. Disfrutamos de la comida, y honestamente podría decirles a los demás que estaba bien, que no era exactamente lo que esperaba.

Ate here twice while staying at the hotel. The food here is incredible! Really enjoyed the scallops and salmon. Bar is nice and overlooks the harbor.

Restaurant de qualité dans un décor à l’ancienne, calme et feutré. La nourriture est excellente mais certains plats sont plus intéressants que d’autres. Faites le bon choix. Parking privé à l'établissement.

Spiste begge aftener i restauranten. Maden er flot anrettet og kød og fisk er ok, men man kan ikke få veltillavede grøntsager og rodfrugter på de britiske øer. Udkogt uden smag. Send kokkene på kursus i Skandinavien. Det er ærgerligt at restauranten ikke lever op til sted og hotel.

Este es un restaurante fabuloso con una gran variedad de súper comida. Mi esposa y yo nos hemos alojado en este hotel muchas veces y siempre disfrutamos de la deliciosa comida que se ofrece.

Lovely haddock for lunch in a real light light breadcrumb , lovely salad and exceptional poached pear for pudding always a lovely lunch when we visit highly recommend.

Great lunch with beautiful views. Gluten free catered for easily. Fish soup....yum. Salmon and scallops to follow were delicious.

Sometimes it not when things go well when you get to find out the quality of an establishment but when they don't. This is what happened to us today we booked to have an early family Christmas lunch, unfortunately the booking got mixed up and they were not expecting us for a formal lunch but rather a bar meal. The staff could not have been kinder moving us to the formal restaurant for better Christmas atmosphere. They then explained no turkey! however other roasts were available with Christmas trimmings all well presented and cooked. In summary the staff did a great job of keeping our day special despite the issues and to round it off a very generous discount on all meals. Well done we will be back it is times like this when the cream rises and quality shows

Our most favourite place to have lunch in the bar with a view to die for accross Oban Bay..

Went for the table d'hote set menu, 6 courses of wonderful food. Absolutely recommend. Has a lovely atmosphere and you are treated perfectly by the staff - just the right level of formality. Bar for pre drinks and the lounge for coffees are both very attractive period Victorian too. Would go back in a heartbeat. Probably the best eating in Oban.

Dinner was excellent as was our traditional Scottish breakfast, with something for everyone. The views from the bar are special.

We have visited this restaurant several times and have never been disappointed until now. The usual friendly and attentive staff were not around and instead we were not welcomed well or served with any warmth or kindness.

Une cuisine de grande qualité dans une ambiance feutrée. Le service est simple et convivial. Ambiance vieux bois et tic tac de la pendule. Bar et salon très chaleureux avec magnifique vue sur la baie.

Este es un restaurante fabuloso con una gran variedad de comida super. Mi esposa y yo nos hemos alojado en este hotel muchas veces y siempre disfrutar de la deliciosa comida en oferta.

Decidimos comer en el restaurante, ya que estaban alojados en el hotel, no nos decepcionó. Elegimos el menú del día. Este fue un menú de 5 seguido por café y petit fours que teníamos en el salón todo esto cuesta 44 libras por persona. Usted puede pensar que es un poco caro, pero merece la pena. No nos apuraron y el personal muy atento. En general, una experiencia agradable para una ocasión especial.

Fue mi primera vez cenar en la mansión y me encantó. Cuando llegamos nos llevaron a la zona del bar donde pedimos una bebida y tenía un vistazo al menú, nuestra orden fue llevado y nos ofrecieron los aperitivos. Nos llevó por al restaurante cuando el primer plato estaba listo. Decidimos darnos un capricho y tienen el menú completo de la entrada, sopa, sorbete, plato principal, postre y luego después del postre tomamos café y chocolates en el salón y nos encantó cada campo. Fue una noche muy relajante y no nos sentimos presionados a salir. El restaurante está bien decorado y el ambiente era bueno. Las mesas están bien distribuidas en pedazos. El personal era muy agradable y amable. Es caro si tienes el menú completo, pero vale la pena por un regalo y usted puede elegir para pasar un par de campos para mantener el costo abajo. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente y no puedo esperar a volver.

Recientemente nos alojamos una noche y el personal era muy amable, la verdad. Sólo tomamos el desayuno, pero estaba delicioso y sin gluten y opciones de lácteos libres. También debería haber reservado cena en vez de el lugar de mariscos en el puerto. sobrevalorado El bar es cómodo con vista al puerto.

My husband and I travelled here for a weekend break. From the moment we stepped in to the Manor House we knew the weekend would be special. Although we arrived well before check in time we were shown to our lovely room which looked out over the sea. The staff were all extremely helpful and very friendly nothing was a chore. Kaitlyn deserves a special message as she recommended things we could do and in the evening asked us how we had got on. The food was scrumptious both evenings and we were given a half bottle of champagne as it had recently been a special birthday. Breakfast was also of a very high standard would recommend scramble eggs and smoked salmon. The only downside of our visit is that Manor House is on the other side of the sea from of us . We will certainly be back. Thank you so much everyone in Manor House

I was taken here for my birthday lunch on Tuesday 20th December & we were so pleased that we chose here.The service was superb - lovely, friendly staff who looked genuinely happy to be working for such a prime establishment.My one worry was the portion sizes as I do eat quite a lot. Worry was soon gone! I had a beautiful fish soup which was packed full of fish. Salmon with potatoes & vegetables. And I finished it off with a lovely chocolate brownie.It didn't cost the earth either. 2 x 3-course meals plus 3 drinks, came to just under £50. Great value. We will be back - I can't find any fault at all with this place!

Very friendly staff, most welcoming. The staff went out of their way to provide us with a table as soon as they could allow they were very busy.

Readers should cross-reference my review of the Manor House Hotel. As per that review I accord very few 5 star ratings as I believe these should be reserved for exceptional experiences. The restaurant at the Manor House is first class, the staff warm, the food - particularly the seafood - exceptional and the setting special. My colleague and her and my spouse ate at the restaurant every day during our stay. The service was outstanding, and the staff accommodated our need to be out early as their service officially begins later than I'd expect. Breakfast was filling and very good, setting us up for the day ahead. Menus for dinner changed each day, and the Chef - a very talented individual - took to our challenge to design a tasting menu for us with gusto. (See the attached photo for details.) It was all delicious tho I recall the venison veered to slightly overcooked, but still very tasty. Nonetheless the dinner was a spectacular success and relatively reasonably priced. The Gin and Tonic Granita with Apple Caramel was a fantastic dessert. Chef pointed me to a recipe that had inspired him and I have served it at home on several occasions since. The restaurant richly deserves its AA Rosette and should likely be ranked higher than it is. I believe the Michelin guide should be scoping the Manor House Restaurant out for an award in the coming year, especially as the MHR has recently been awarded "Visit Scotland’s Taste Our Best award for 2016/17".

Had a lovely meal one Wednesday evening. The young lady who attended to us was great, nothing too much trouble. She seemed to be on reception and in the restaurant working. The food was cooked to perfection.Well worth a visit. I bet the rooms were great too!

The staff were fantastic, the location was amazing, beautiful views, however the food was pretty average, I had salmon with scallops, 2 small scallops,it was tasty but unfortunately i chose chips instead of potatoes and they were cheap packet chips, which is always a disappointment.But great spot and lovely staff.

An amazing meal , in a beautiful dining room . The waiters are pleasant and so attentive . Tables are set with class . The food is so delicious and presented lovely . Manor House is an experience all should try . Thank you

A lovely place to take elderly relatives - no piped music. Fantastic view, yummy food and easy parking which is rare for Oban. Fairly small portions though. This is my umpteenth visit and will keep going.

Dinner in our hotel was greatly enjoyed. We could have easily gone into town but why bother! And there was no problem with drinking and driving.

Above the main town of Oban is The Manor House hotel. Breakfast was included in our package. Dinner, in the same intimate room, was extra. Both meals were well-prepared and tasty as typical of higher quality Scottish hotels. There were mostly dishes reflecting the locality with lots of seafood (I don’t remember that haggis was on the menu). Everything tasted fresh and the staff were accommodating to special requests.

Visited here for family birthday meal and felt we were treated like royalty from the moment you step inside. Special mention must go to our waiter Alistair who was very polite and attentive. Food and service were outstanding and would definitely return.

We had lunch in bar overlooking Oban bay. Good choice of menu with the fish options being superb. Moderate price and good service.

Esternamente l'hotel e ristorante é davvero grazioso e molto curato. La sala ristorante é un po' buia ma molto intima, lo stile classico-elegante. I piatti sono molto originali ed abbondanti. Non si tratta di un ristorante molto economico ma il rapporto qualità prezzo é buono. Consigliato per una cenetta intima e rilassante.

This is an traditional hotel but very well kept and in a lovely setting on the southern edge of Oban. The grounds drop down to the end of the harbour and look out across the bay to the North and the islands to the West. It's a lovely setting away from the bustle of Oban town.Our group had lunch in the dining room with views to the islands. The meal itself was excellent and the service faultless. We were made very welcome by the friendly staff.

We always make sure the head chef in on, one of the best chefs working in Scotland at the moment, (can't work 365 days, can anyone of us?) Perfection is the name of his game. The meals we have enjoyed here are world class, never mind Scotland, comparable with London, Paris, Nice, Monaco, Madrid, New York, etc etc. Won't go on, but have been a world traveler for over thirty years.

Had an excellent anniversary dinner, the food was beautifully prepared and presented, and the staff were very helpful and attentive, well done!

We ate at the restaurant twice in a row. The first evening the food was fantastic - probably the best dinner we have had in scotland. Halibet and seafood medely. This was on a wednesday.When we returned on thursday, it was odd - the food was just not as good and even the service declined a bit. I am not saying it was bad - it was still quite good (4 star). It was simply odd to see the uneveness. In any case, definitely recommend the restaurant.

We had our wedding ceremony and meal at this beautiful hotel. The manager, Gregor, saw to everything from our planning meeting through to the actual day. We had indoor and outdoor options for the ceremony, as well as flexibility on the menu we wanted. The meal was fantastic - the restaurant is clearly of a high quality, but the attention from staff, from serving drinks as we cut the cake, through to their discrete serving during the meal was very professional. Can't speak highly enough of The Manor House.

We have stayed there many times before and love this place but our previous visit one year ago had been a bit of a miss (inattentive waiters and hosts, so-so food...). This time everything was back on track. From the little treats in the bedrooms to the delicious food (the amuse bouche and the Westcoast Seafood Grill are to die for!!!! I have never eaten anything better.). All the staff (for the exception of one of the morning waitresses that could not smile) was so lovely. Will keep returning back!

This is a class act in a town not flush with fine eating establishments. Our dinner was very good, with styles mixing nouvelle cuisine with fine Scottish ingredients. The table d'hote choices were very good, and the soup and sorbet courses a nice extra. Not usually a dessert person, I found them very moreish.Only slight flaw was the lack of choice of bread, the white one offered tasting like yesterdays leftover. Staff are attentive, welcoming and helpful.

Stayed for one night to celebrate hubbies birthday and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Room, food, menu choices and lovely friendly staff make for a stay to remember. Lovely complimentary goodies including fresh fruit in your room a very welcome touch. Harry Dhu our mini schnauzer was also made very welcome. Will definitely return, just hope the rain stays away so we get Moore use of the binoculars in the room. Thank you Manor House for lovely stay.

Irrespective of the surroundings and pleasing facilities, the test for any restaurant should be if they can produce a steak cooked to the preference chosen by the guest. Unfortunately this restaurant, failed, miserably. Firstly, the steak ordered was to be cooked medium to well. What arrived, was a deep brown colour, charred beyond recognition, tough and with all the goodness left in the kitchen. It bore all the resemblance of a left over sirloin, when it should have been a thick juicy cut of filet. Our mistake was showing reticence to send it back to the kitchen. They also charged a £4 supplement for the privilege, when a piece of meat of that quality would not have cost £4 to buy in the first instance. When I did raise the matter with the staff, I was simply told.....medium to well done steak is difficult !!!! Says it all.

A really nice meal - good quality ingredients, well prepared. Attentive service, without excessive fuss. Good wine list.

You might think that equating dinner out with performance art is a bit too far fetched but on looking back, our evening was so enjoyable it left a warm glow at having experienced something so good and special. Even with only two tables occupied, the room feels comfortable and relaxing. The service was pitched just right and the food excellent, great tastes, nicely presented with interesting highlights. It was £42 for 5 courses. Sounds expensive for Oban but once you've tried it, it is good value. And two bottles of house wine between the four of us helped towards the warm glow.

Well what a find this was! I had booked the hotel but only decided to have dinner there as we didn't fancy walking into town. Thank God we did! The little restaurant is beautifully furnished with tartan carpets and so appealing. The menu was exceptional and the food, presentation and service easily rivals the wide variety of places we eat in Central London. The full menu is £42 per person but this does include starter, soup, sorbet, main, dessert, coffee and petit fours but if you don't feel that hungry, you can have less and pay less. It was my birthday so they even brought candles out on my cheese - how sweet is that? I take my hat off to Gregor and his team, you have really done yourself proud.

We've been having our annual Christmas lunch here for 3 years now and the restaurant has never disappointed us yet! Delicious food and fantastic staff! The Manor House is a fabulous place that is well worth a visit!

Un cálido y fino lugar para cenar. Decoración tartan (escocesa), muy buena carta de vinos y un menú que cambia diariamente que incluye lo mejor del mar. Muy buenos y mucha variedad de postres. Se puede tomar un café o un trago allí mismo luego de cenar o en el bar adyacente. Un estilo gregoriano por dentro y por fuera!!

The Manor house itself is beautiful and every window has a stunning view. The meal we ate at the restaurant was fabulous - delicious and beautifully presented. The service is first class.

Lovely meal, walked in and were made very welcomeGreat service - beautiful food. Quiet and special for couples. Were staying at Dungallan so very close-by.

From the 'amuse bouchée' served with our drinks in the bar to the starters, sorbet, main course and desserts we were delighted with the meal we ate this evening. The flavours in the crab salad were perfect, the orange sorbet so refreshing, the steak was beautifully cooked, sea bass was melt in the mouth delicious. The service was extremely attentive and we were given an appropriate amount of time between courses. We will certainly return in the future. Thank you

This hotel is situated looking on to Oban Bay which is a quite spectacular view, very calming and interesting. You can sit with a lovely breakfast,lunch or dinner and watch the ferries gliding past to some of the most beautiful Isiands like Mull, Tiree, Colonsay and Barra to name a few. Oban town is only a short walk and offers all sorts of facilities to suit all age groups, a leisure centre for children cinema bowling tennis a diving school just to mention a few. There are two old castles with lots of history to visit and a war museum so these are just a few.places but once there there are much more from seafood shacks best in the world and much much more well worth a visit

I have been a regular diner the Manor House for many many years and have not once experienced service other than excellent and any meal other than superb !!!I have also recommended the Manor House many many times to out of town visitors and always have been complimented on my choice of venue.This was a very much one off and I am also as shocked as the owner regarding the comments, I feel someone has let everyone down, as the Manor House has many regular diners who take a pride in having such a brilliant restaurant in such a small town as Oban.I hope anyone checking this site will understand that one off incidents, which can occur anywhere, do not take away from hundreds of reviews such as mine in the past which highly rate the Manor House.As a regular diner and advocate of the Manor House I would also like to say to the lady how sorry I am regarding her experience, as we (locals) are rather proud of our favourite restaurant!!!

We were greeted pleasantly by the staff on a Friday lunchtime and the bar/restaurant was not particularly busy. Our drinks were brought and our food orders taken promptly. As always, the food was delicious as we have eaten here many times before. Sole fillets and haddock were our choices.

My husband and I were staying at the truly exceptional Ardanaiseig Hotel and went into Oban for the day to sightsee. We decided to stay in Oban for dinner and chose the Manor House Hotel, which was supposed to have fine dining. When we entered the hotel, a server just looked at us and then left us for five minutes in the lobby before coming back and instead of welcoming us just asked us bluntly if we had a reservation. The hotel restaurant was completely empty and we said no and asked if there was an issue with two for dinner. Instead of replying she just pointed toward the drawing room, and then came back 5 minutes later and said "what do you want to drink." We hadn't even gotten menus yet to be able to consider what we might like to drink, and I had to ask to see a dinner menu. We settled on drinks and dinner and then had to wait another 10 minutes before anyone came by to take our orders. When they brought us through to the dining room, there was one other table there but other than that the place was still empty. They sat us at the worst table in the dining room where my chair was directly next to the swinging door to the kitchen. When we asked if we could move to another table a bit further from the door, we were told they were all reserved and that we couldn't move (1.5 hours later when we left they were still 80% empty tables). The service throughout the meal was absolutely terrible. And we joked that we had inadvertently sat at the "Chef's Table" because our entire meal we listened to our rude server and the Chef literally scream at each other, punctuated by the server slamming the swinging door open every time she left the kitchen. Nothing is more romantic than the kitchen staff yelling at each other. The server continued to be quite rude through the rest of the courses. The awful service perhaps could have been redeemed if the food had been halfway decent, but it was laughably uninspired. The appetizers were average, the black cherry sorbet was too overpowering to be a palate cleanser, and my husband's Filet was horribly bland and my Seafood Grill was literally drowning in oil and the fish was overcooked - at one point I had to cut the piece of salmon with a knife. And this in the "Seafood Capital" of Scotland! After the terrible entrees, we just had to ask for the check and get out of there because the whole experience was just so bad. I mentioned to the head server the issues we had, and he explained that the waitress was in a bad mood because the Chef was temperamental, and no apology for her behavior or recompense was offered. For this delightful pleasure we paid $47 pounds each. The Manor House is a beautiful location, but the restaurant is currently so poorly run and the food so clearly not worth the money that I would recommend to completely skip this disaster until they change chefs and wait staff. We have had some amazing meals in Scotland but this was by far the worst meal and experience we have had.

Very good and reasonably priced. Staff were very helpful nice location and furnishings. Very interesting history to the hotel.

Went there for a wedding, food and service out of this world.The desert was the best thing of all and was the best desert I have had dining out.

This restaurant is really something special. The food is very high quality and could rival a Michelin restaurant. The service is excellent and a window seat gives an excellent view over Oban Bay.

Enjoyed dinner with our friends who were also staying at this hotel. On the positiive side, the setting is lovely, overlooking Oban bay, and the room is comfortable. We started in the lounge area with wine and canapes which were delicious. Dinner was mixed: The gnocchi was very tasty but skimpy. The parsnip soup was outstanding and the seafood grill (halibut, sole, sea bass and salmon) was mostly very good. Some of the items lacked seasoning, something we have encountered repeatedly in Scotland. The real disappointment was that we were not allowed to bring in our own wines (even after offering to pay a corkage fee). Alas, the Frank Phelan St. Estephe was flat and overpriced. The Hubert Brochard Sancere 2014 was better. Nice touch having sorbet between the starters and the main. We skipped dessert and opted for tea. Overall pretty good.

Both the menu choices and portion sizes. Only one vegetarian option, which is a shame. The food, staff and surroundings (sat on their patio typing this message...) Are excellent!

Wonderful food, great setting and very professional and friendly staff.All 5 courses were cooked to perfection - Fillet Steak was very tasty and desserts to die for! Will def return if the waistline permits ... Awesome!Great value too!

We onle ate here one night but the food was very good indeed, well served, good choice - the menu was small and very well balanced.The dining room is small and quite intimate with good service and extremmy pleasant staff with a good wine list.You will need to book at all times as it is one of the best restaurants in Oban and whilst it is about 7 minutes walk from the town very well worth eating here.

We selected the set menu which consisted of starter, soup, sorbet main and dessert. And we were not disappointed, stunning food and wonderful service from the staff.

I attended my grand daughters wedding the whole ceremony took place here in December 2012. It all went like clockwork and the meal was superb. Couldn't fault it at all and recommend it to anyone

Great variety of dishes and very friendly staff. Fish dishes excellent, which you would expect from the "seafood capital of Scotland" Desserts always interesting!!

We have been travelling in Scotland for about two months, so can speak from experience when we say that our two dinners and three breakfasts at the Manor House Hotel Restaurant were memorable. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. The service was friendly and attentive, and the dining room itself has a pleasant ambience. We highly recommend dinning here.

The Manor House Hotel is used for pre-embarkation purposes for the Hebridean Princess. Afternoon Tea is always provided in that connection but today we decided to enjoy a Bar Snack. The Open Sandwiches were just delicious and served by friendly and helpful Staff.Shall certainly stay in the hotel when the opportunity arises.

Had a great meal, food cook excellent and great choice. What made it was the waitress who made us very welcome with a great service ,Loved itDan & Mandy

We were not residents at the hotel but had dinner last night. I have to say the dinner was superb and the staff excellent. We recommend highly and will definately be back if we are in Oban.

Had a wonderful dinner at The Manor House. Shaun and his team produced superb food. Thank you. Alastair and our lovely waitress looked after us extremely well.

Fortunate enough to receive gift vouchers for here,lovely meal& old style relaxed ambiance.Not the usual selections , nice to get something a wee bit different. Worth paying for a special treat.Soft drinks o.t.t. though!

Visited this fabulous restaurant for a family celebration lunch. The food was excellent, the staff were extremely pleasant, courteous and helpful and the surroundings are second to none. Also the hotel is in a superb location with fantastic views over Oban Bay

I eat lunch at the Manor House from time to time when visiting Oban. It is best to book, especially in Summer, because the bar area is small. On good days it's a lovely spot to sit outside for drinks or coffee. On this occasion (miserable mid-week lunchtime) it was relatively quiet. I met a colleague and we had the soup from the daily menu and the liver and bacon from the standard menu.The soup was billed as "broth" and was more watery than I'd have expected but tasty enough in its way. I'm not sure soup at the Manor House is really good value at £3.45 for a modest dish but the bread is good and generously provided, so no serious complaint. [There is always a fish soup on offer which, if I recall correctly, is always very good.]I really go to the Manor House for either the liver & bacon or the halibut. I've never had either and they've been less than perfect. This was no exception. The liver is pan-fried but I'm not sure just how they cook it to keep it tender and succulent. If you are an offal-eater, this is as good as you'll get. A choice of chips or boiled new potatoes and salad or vegetable complements the main dish and, again, the portions are generous and the quality excellent.Prices represent good value.The Manor House Hotel is a little antiquated and just a tad shabby in a charming sort of way. At lunchtime food is served in the bar and delivered through a hatch by several ladies who are kind, helpful and attentive. Because there is no real bar, the variety of drinks on offer is somewhat limited and there are no beers on tap but a limited selection of products of local mini-breweries. It's very adequate for most at lunchtime and does not at all detract from the quality of the food but you should not expect a 40' bar, 20 beers and 100 malt whiskies!

We booked a birthday meal at the Manor House. The food is always to a high standard but we enjoyed one on the best meals ever. I need a gluten free meal and this was fully catered for - even with separate canapés. My main course was guinea fowl. It was tender and the vegetables and gravy were full of flavour. Desert was delicious. The manager made us extremely welcome too!

Food and restaurant service excellent especially young waitress called Cara. However, the present manager, Gerry (or Jerry) is totally disinterested in providing the level of service for which the Manor House is highly acclaimed. Certainly not service with a smile, very slow and inefficient. Did not enforce 'no mobiles in public areas' either as we sat and listened to someone else's conversation on their mobile in the lounge after dinner - no sight nor sign of 'Gerry'. As an aside it's also a pity there isn't a dress code on Saturday nights - I.e. jackets for gentlemen and no jeans or trainers as it's the only really nice restaurant to go to that many people want to dress up for - there are plenty of other restaurants in Oban where you can dress down!

We were staying in the hotel and had dinner in the restaurant. We ate there five times over two visits to the hotel, so you could say that we gave it a thorough testing!The food in the restaurant is not the usual small town hotel fare. It stands comparison with the best city restaurants.There is an imaginative menu which changes every day. The food is well prepared and presented by excellent staff.And after the meal, you can retire to the lounge for coffee and liqueurs beside the open fire!Not cheap, but then the best never is.

My husband and I selected this esablishment for a big anniversary meal and we were not disappointed. Staff were delightfully helpful, making a special night with small touches like hearts scattered on table. Nothing was too much trouble. Service was very good - just the right level of attention and the ambience had a warmth without being obtrusive. Formal but most certainly not stuffy. Food was excellent - a 5 course fix prix menu with very good portion control. We started with drinks and canapes in the bar, then the meal at window table int he beautiful classic dining room followed by coffee in the lounge. Thank you. We will be back.

We were looking forward to our meal after last years 5 star experience but the meal, although excellent in parts, was moderate in others. My starter of scallops was excellent as was my wife's haggis. The leek and potato soup was almost tasteless. I could taste potato but I am not sure that it had even a passing acquaintance with a leek.The lemon sorbet was outstanding but my seabass was moderate and my wife felt that her chicken was good but everything else on her plate was not. My wife's apple crumble tart was brilliant and my dessert was good.This meal doesn't fit TAs' star system. It was good, better than average, but not very good. A great shame that there wasn't greater consistency.

Due to unforseen circumstances I had to cancel my booking , this was handled by Allan in a professional and kind way. Thanks.

We had this restaurant recommended to us by our bed and breakfast hosts, "this is where we go for dinner when we want to dine out". They were quite correct.The greeting was friendly, and we had pre-dinner drinks and hors d'oeuvres in the traditional lounge, then we moved to the dining room for an excellent dinner. The slightly formal atmosphere might put some people off, but it is not in the least "stuffy". The food and service were impeccable.Highly recommended.

The staff, the food and the restaurant made for an exceptional evening. My only regret is that the hotel was fully booked, as I would have loved to experience the hotel service too!Thank you for an amazing culinary experience