Ninth Wave Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

The second time I’ve been to the set lunch menu and wow think this might have been even better than my first visit. Beautiful food stunningly presented. As a solo diner it’s the nicest intimate dining experience and one I will definitely repeat

Superb fine dining experience…Michelin level food and presentation but I’d guess at half the price you would normally pay for that.The restaurant itself is one of the prettiest I’ve been in.Only seats 16 people. They serve a 4 course set lunch now(no choice) seafood dominating, quite rightly.Must be booked ahead and only served Wed, Thurs, Fridays. Each course was introduced by the chef, Carla, a woman clearly passionate about food and where it comes from (mostly Mull, herbs grown in the garden including many I’d never heard of.)Very interesting indeed to hear her influences and background, a talented lady. Everyone eats at the same time - there were 4 couples the day we were there. I photographed the menu as there was so much to each dish and often ingredients I’d never heard of with a Far Eastern /East African focus.That said, nothing tasted bizarre, flavours melded very well.In fact if anything, I might have liked slightly stronger flavours (eg the garlic dressing didn’t really have much of a garlic taste.Didn’t quite catch the smoked lobster element of the main course though lobster itself was beautiful.) The beef, crab and lobster components were wonderful in themselves.Top notch.I’m not a Dim Sum fan but the little dumpling served as part of the main course was exquisite. We were given a short tour of the herb garden after lunch which was very interesting. Fantastic dining experience - quite unique I’d say - and lovely service from our Sicilian waitress.

Our first visit this year with the new format of lunchtime only tasting menus What a lovely treat The food was gorgeous .. So tasty and each course a discovery of different flavours. Loved having Carla introduce each course and explain the stories behind each dish. Booking essential Highly recommended

We were welcomed warmly and seated in the comfortable dining room. Following a cocktail (organised by Jonny) the chef, Carla, introduced herself and explained the background and ingredients of the first course. It was a delicious avocado soup with lobster. This format was repeated throughout the meal and it was fascinating to hear about Carla and Jonny's travels and the development of the next course. All the food was absolutely fabulous, beautifully presented and delicious to eat. All in all a great experience and would highly recommend - if you can get in!

This little restaurant (I’ve said little as it seats 16 persons)so nice,how the interior has been thought of gives you a comfortable feel about the building. The host explained every meal in between courses (everyone eats at the same set menu,even though we all weren’t together). The ingredients of each meal,where the produce came from,fished locally from the sea in the morning,grown from their,how it’s cooked & even herbs from there own allotment or herd garden. The wait wasn’t too long between courses overall approximately 3 & half hours was our experience,you can stay as long as you like. The food was lovely and well presented,if there was one thing there wasn’t enough mackerel or lobster from these dishes although I understand it’s was Michelin standards. There are plenty of different drinks,soft drinks,wines,port,champagne & lagers so you have a great choice.

What can you say about this restaurant that hasn’t been said in previous reviews. It’s unique, relaxed, and a complete delight. Just go there and enjoy it you will not be disappointed. 👏👏👏👏👏

Change of approach from Carla. Now only doing lunches with a set four course menu - there are samples on the website. but prepare to be surprised. And what a lunch! brilliant local produce, cuisine influences from around the world. Fantastic cookery, we’d never heard of several of the ingredients - “grains of paradise” - with meadowsweet and chocolate. A truly memorable meal. Lunch at Ninth Wave is relaxed and unhurried with good service and plenty of opportunity to chat to the chef. Come ready for an event rather than just lunch, allow yourself 3-4 hrs especially if you choose to add the cheeseboard.

The food was superb so vibrant and full of delicious flavours. An added bonus to have an introduction to each course. It is a culinary experience not to be missed. A truly memorable occasion. Thank you for sharing some of your amazing dishes with us. Unforgettable. Sinclair Family

What a fab lunch I had yesterday. The food was excellent and Carla was fab at describing what each coarse was. Very friendly staff and the atmosphere was perfect for a beautiful sunny day. Would love to return another day and will definitely be recommending to others

A wonderful experience, made of so many parts brought together to perfection. The food was obviously delicious, so fresh, as Johnny, the server who had also caught the fish and seafood on his boat, said "oh this cod was still swimming in the ocean at noon!" the colours and the presentation, the overall atmosphere, the kindness and pleasantness of the whole thing. You don't want to miss it. A memorable night indeed. We were lucky to stay in the Captain's Cabin just next door which was also wonderful. I hear that the establishment is changing and I am looking forward to eat here anytime in the future, under any arrangement.

Visited Nineth Wave on our last evening on the Isle of Mull. This was reason for our visit on the island, and what an experience it was. The food was well thought through, as the flavours were beautiful, very fresh,locally sourced, & well presented. The atmosphere was a very relaxed one, with not too many covers, which added to our special evening . A very warm thankyou to the waiting staff, who were just gorgeous. We both wish you well on your new adventures, and will continue to follow you with joy, weather it is with food, or listening to you on the radio.. Much love.

Managed to book a table for last night and had a fantastic meal, complimented by top service from the young lady and the chap in a kilt. Menu was packed with flavour, especially the oyster starter. All complicated by a lovely bottle of wine. Highly recommend trying this place if you can get a table before the end of their season

Where do I start? We were immediately met with a warm welcome and shown into the beautifully designed restaurant, then onto our perfectly laid table. Loved the high quality cutlery. It set the tone for what I was about to experience. We opted for the 4 course meal and then the party really started. Our friends had been before and therefore we were at an advantage. It is a small family run restaurant. Our friends told us that the fish was caught that morning by the owner and that the chef had appeared on Masterchef Professionals. I wish I had enough words to express how amazing the meal was and what really helped was how, the waitress went through each course to tell us how it had been cooked etc. I was very impressed how knowledgeable she was. It all added to how special the night was. The food was fantastic, to say each course took me on a culinary journey, it was refined, balanced and you could taste the quality of the produce. The presentation of each course was art on a plate…so I decided to be that person, who took a picture of ever course… the pictures won’t do the meal justice but I can tell you…every mouthful was a blessing. I cannot recommend this restaurant so highly, prices are reasonable and reflect the quality of the food. Treat yourself and book!

Went to the Ninth wave to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. The food was excellent, the service brilliant. The size of the restaurant was just right for the number of tables, intimate but not to close. Thank you to the owners and staff for a special time.

Once again a fabulous meal and great service. Carla is an extraordinarily creative chef. Soufflé style crab cheesecake with salmon beechwood smoked on the premises - delicious. Cocktails, including the non-alcohol ones brilliant. Highly recommended but you definitely need to book week in advance

The chef is certainly skilled and several of the dishes were very tasty and imaginative. On the downside there is no view, it’s just a single room with no main windows which could be anywhere which is a shame when you’re in such a beautiful location. (There is a small side window where I was able to see the back of a sheep.) It’s also very pricey - I don’t object to that in principle, but comments such as ‘oh, so you’re having wine by the glass and not a bottle’ weren’t ideal and betray the motivation of the owner. Overall just a bit too contrived for my taste but no doubt this won’t be an issue for others.

This destination restaurant is made more special because of its access - over an hour along a single track road from Craignure ferry drop off from Oban.On top of that it is only open in the evenings Wednesday to Saturday and then there is only seating for 16 customers.It really requires an overnight stay.On top of that it is also a little off the beaten track outside Fionnphort down a single dirt track road.Notwithstanding that they are booked out months in advance.It is an amazing how it came to be which is all on their website.Carla is in the kitchen with a sous chef whose wife is front of house. John provides all the fish and shellfish himself and he also has a vegetable and herb garden along with foraging which supplies the restaurant. The tasting menu is creative imaginative with a delicate balance of flavours as the images portray Chi Ki front of house was so engaging informative and polite We were fortunate to have a reservation for what was a truly memorable experience

Having read the featured reviews I totally agree with all of them This is a Island Gem one that you would never expect to find tucked away on the Isle of Mull down a track.' From the minute you walk through the door you're treated to a 'foodie' experience like no other. Every time we've visited Mull we ensure that we have a table booked in advance. Everything about the experience makes it a winner, food, service, location, decor. The food is absolutely amazing in fact i've purchased the book which is a story about the Ninth Wave restaurant as well as featuring some amazing recipes. Thank you Carla and Jonny, keep doing what you're doing

What a fabulous restaurant- small with beautiful decor ( loved all the clocks! ) be sure to book.Each course is incredible, I'd love to return to try more. Outstanding dishes were mackerel and crab, caught by the owner and host! The cheese board was delicious. Great gin cocktail to start and delicious white wine with the meal. Like nowhere you'll ever visit which makes it all the more special.

What a fantastic little restaurant. Definitely worth a visit but make sure you book in advance. We were lucky and got the last table.Restaurant is small but nicely presented. The atmosphere is intimate holding about 18 covers. Food was of an exceptionally high standard, fresh as can be beautifully presented. Lobster was sensational!The hosts were charming, entertaining and happy to answer any questions.Price was very reasonable considering the quality, between £40 - £70 a head. Wonderful find and thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting Mull

Been travelling for some 2 weeks. Didn’t expect the best restaurant so far being on Mull. Special menu. Great food, so well presented. Good choice of wine and service.

We had a long drive to get to this restaurant, but was well worth it.Warm welcome into this lovely converted Croft.All ingredients are fresh and beautifully prepared and presented. Mackerel had been caught that day by the owner and was so fresh served with beetroot. We chose lobster and the host kindly reminded us about how to deal with claws etc. The scallops were perfect with a carrot base. The desserts were from produce grown in the restaurants own garden. To end we had home made chocolates white with pink peppercorns and dark chocolate that melted in the mouth.Service was professional and unobtrusive and all dishes were explained.Thank you Ninth Wave for a lovely evening. Booking is essential. This restaurant is closed from October to ?April.

Let me start by saying, the food was very good. Scallops were probably the best I’ve ever had with incredible accompanying flavours. Wine delicious and reasonably priced. BUT, Carla/Johnny, firstly please fix your driveway. It really lets you down! Felt like we were going off roading, not for a beautiful meal. The service was good, and Johnny and the other lady were charming throughout. However.. when we came to pay, my friend and I wanted to split the bill 50/50 which required two card payments. This clearly frustrated Johnny. Not helped by an incoming phone call which interrupted the line and delayed him. We saw his charming personality instantly shift, and his attitude/demeanour made us very very uncomfortable. So much so, we both commented the minute we go out of the door. When you are charging these prices; please remember manners and professionalism. Still glad I went; but probably wouldn’t revisit.

A warm welcome awaits you as you when arrive at the Ninth Wave in preparation for a superb meal. Whether it be a special vegan meal for my daughter, locally caught scallops, home grown vegetables, the fresh fish of the day or some exquisite pudding: your taste buds will be in overdrive. The attention to detail was very impressive as the after-dinner chocolates included specially created vegan fondant : this was true class.

We visited Ninth Wave 4 years ago and it is still superb. Creative menu with wonderful fresh local produce often caught by John the owner with Carla (and waiter!). Carla mixes so many flavours, but never gratuitously, and everything is designed to support the star ingredient which for us was scallops then crab then lobster. Great cocktails, gin with a big myrtle stirred and a very good fairly priced wine list, the albarino was delicious. Lovely puddings the rhubarb meringues were especially good, but simply no room for cheese although we managed a hand made chocolate each. Lovely knowledgeable service and they even gave us a lovely card for our wedding anniversary!

We recently had dinner at the Ninth Wave, with great expectations and we were not disappointed. We tried the 4 course meal plus the cheeseboard. Lobster, crab, halibut..everything was perfect, combining freshness and creativity in every course. I've found the dessert based on coffee a bit too sweet, but I admit I'm not a big fan of sugar. The cheeseboard was also very good, a perfect conclusion for a great meal. Service is friendly in a nice atmosphere.

Due to intermittent phone connectivity on the island, we booked our meal at the last minute but were very lucky to benefit from a cancellation. This has to be one of the best meals that we've had. Respectively;in scallops, mackeral, half lobster, sticky toffee pudding, rhubarb compote, lovely coffee and divine Mull made chocolates. I was delighted by the overall attention to detail from the restaurant decor and fittings, the garden, and John's obvious, and well deserved, pride in the food. served. The anniversary card on our table was an extra special touch. Would highly recommend.

Our server, was the very fisherman who had erlier caught what was on our plates - a pleaseant evening with great food.

The prospect of a pleasant and memorable meal came far short of the mark. To be created by the odour of a deep fat fryer was not a good start. The starter of mackerel supposedly caught as we were advised by one on the host, when presented, look like a visit to a local shop for the vacuum packed mackerel was more accurate. The remaining 3 courses were not helped by this. Whilst the presentation was good the dinning setting was not you could have been in a closed room anywhere with no indication of your location.

My boyfriend and I went here for his birthday meal while we were on holiday and the whole experience was a highlight for us. The food was excellent and it was made even better knowing how fresh it was. The service was helpful and friendly - John (I think) gave us some very useful advice (which we asked for) on how to approach the crab and lobster. The restaurant didn't feel pretentious or snobby at all which I sometimes find at places like this.

My husband really wanted to go to this restaurant for their seafood and it didn't disappoint! The decor inside is lovely and calming, I loved the colour on the walls. The atmosphere is very relaxed and as the restaurant is so small, the table is yours for the evening and we never felt rushed at all.

We weren’t expecting such a wonderful fine dining restaurant in such a remote place. We walked up from from our Airbnb in Fionnphort which took about 15 minutes and didn’t know what to expect but the place itself and the people there were great. The food was local and tasty and superbly presented. John the maitre’/ owner had caught our lobster that morning. His wife was the cook and they were joined by another couple for the summer season. One in the kitchen and one out front.

This place had already been recommended by a work friend and we were pleasantly surprised on arrival. It's not big inside but the tables are spaced well apart and there is plenty of room. At no time did we feel rushed to get on with our meals, the food was excellent, the wine was excellent and the staff very friendly and welcoming. Book in advance if you want to go there.

Words fail me. This was a experience of a lifetime. The smoked mussels, the lobster, the homemade bread with sea lettuce and sea salt butter....just heaven on a plate. If you can, go!!!

It's situated at the end of a very poorly maintained unmade road which damaged one of our tyres. But anyway the food was nice, fair not great portions and tasty. But priced very high, higher than i would care to pay again.

Perfect food, location and ambience. Expensive, but worth it and the wine was actually very reasonable. Very, very special.

Our experience was as good as we were hoping for, if not better. Amazing setting, attention to detail, atmosphere and service. They take their food very seriously and it shows in the menu. It took us two hours to drive here for dinner on a Friday evening from the very north of Mull, but it was worth it. We'll be back next time we're on Mull.

You have to travel a long way to get to this restaurant and sadly it is not worth the effort. The menu is comically overwritten - and the food is overcomplicated, underseasoned and ungenerous. The owner/waiter/fisherman would be better spending his time fishing for bigger scallops rather than struggling as front of house/waiter, as on the night I visited he seemed very stressed out which created a rather manic atmosphere. I am at a loss to understand why, with access to fantastic ingredients the chef is so determined to overcomplicate every dish. For a masterclass on how it should be done better to try to get a table at Ballygown at a fraction of the cost.

This place has splendid reviews and we were greatly looking forward to our dinner. We take food very seriously, dine out extensively and consider ourselves fair and just critics. On this occasion, The Ninth Wave did not achieve any accolades from us, for either food, service, value for money, or pleasant ambience.

Having booked a few weeks beforehand I was disappointed on turning up to be met with "oh, that's a problem,your name has been removed twice from our book,what am I going to do" I had changed my first date & luckily confirmed & kept all my emails to show that I definitely had the right date.

We are lucky to live in London and so eat in some of the best restaurants in the UK. So we were not expecting to find such a gorgeous, Michelin Star standard restaurant behind a farm on the Isle of Mull. My husband and I were celebrating getting married the week before so when we arrived there was a surprise card on our table and a small box of chocolates. In regards to the meal, the food looked almost too beautiful to eat but when we did, it was absolutely delicious. Highlights were the mull scallops on a spicy carrot mouclade with coconut & lime sambal and the mull half lobster with a citrus asparagus salad and a lobster & crab wonton. As I say above...Michelin Star standard! Thank you for a wonderful evening :)

We're on a bit of a tour of Scotland, and spent a few days at an airbnb in Fionnphort. Within walking distance of our accommodation was this restaurant, which has won awards for its cuisine.

We came across this wonderful restaurant by chance on a campervan trip to Mull in summer. We were not expecting anything close to the quality and uniqueness of the food, faultless and warm service, and gorgeous decor and atmosphere. It feels like spending three hours within a work of art. It really did blow us away and we plan to return to Mull next year (and possibly every year thereafter) specifically to eat at Ninth Wave.

Easily amongst the most superlative cuisine with which I was fortunate to be served with while on Mull, I had absolutely no issue with any of the amazing culinary creations served to me during my 2 visits.

This was mire than a nice meal this was an amazing food experience!

I titled this review "Unexpected" as it was a surprise to find a restaurant of this standard in "Ultima Thule." Rather than my trying to write an appreciation, It's best to take a look at their website, which gives an entirely accurate description of their approach to the use of local vegetable, fish and meat produce. The only caveat I would give is to confirm what its says on their website that booking is essential, preferably a long way ahead, as this is not a large restaurant. We were lucky to get is at short notice.

Small atmospheric restaurant with only 16 covers. We had to book well in advance. The food and presentation was simply wondrous. We have eaten in Michelin Starred restaurants and this was as good, if not better, than that. The staff made you feel that the dishes were prepared just for you and each course was described in detail. If you go to the island, this is a treat not to be missed.

Nearly didn't get to visit ninth wave after Storm Ali stopped us coming onto the island on the day we planned! However Carla was so helpful and understanding. She managed to fit us in the following night which we really appreciated and was so lucky! The food on the night was so delicious! I loved the lobster, and crab in courgette flower, all of it was a real treat. John gave a brilliant tutorial on getting every bit of meat from the lobster! Lovely ambience, friendly waitress, all round great night (after a day of stressful travel rearrangments!) Thanks.

This is a beautifully designed restaurant, with nicely spaced out tables. The service was both friendly and professional at the same time. The food was excellent, especially the languistine and quail egg , which is possibly the best thing I have ever tasted.

Fionnphort may not strike you as a gourmet destination but this restaurant will change your mind. It is neither large nor prominently located but when you find it you immediately know this splendidly converted bothy is special. Everything about it bears the mark of care and attention to detail.

We discovered the ninth wave a couple of years ago on our first visit to the beautiful Mull. We returned for our mini moon, this year and the food and welcome at the Ninth Wave were also exceptional the second time around. Fantastic local ingredients prepared and cook beautifully. What more can you ask!

We booked in February for two nights in September having been recommended . We were not disappointed. A small number of covers, beautifully cooked food, absolutely fresh with a wonderful fusion of tastes. Well presented at the table by Johnnie( he catches the fish the same day) and a lovely waitress just started. I have been fortunate enough to eat in some very good restaurants and this establishment is way up at the top. Don't expect huge portions but savour every mouthful and you will leave well satiated. Extensive wine list and good wine by the glass. As they say "Ye may gan far and fair waur!" Well done "Ninth Wave" and thanks for the experience. (Don't forget to try the cheese !)

This has to be about the best eating experience I have ever had. It's mainly seafood so if you don't like that it's probably not for you.The dishes were so tasty and presented with amazing flair. You can choose how many courses you want. I had scallops, crab and lobster followed by sticky toffee pudding. All very fresh and expertly cooked. The price is amazing. You would pay twice or three times this in a city. The wine was reasonable too. Do book well in advance as it's understandably very popular.

Everything from the Highland Fling cocktail to the locally caught mackerel, organic garden produce and Scottish infused flavours, was delicious. Dairy-free alternatives were just as fabulous. Not to be missed.

First off, be aware; we booked in February to be sure of a table during our week on Mull in August! The sign says booking essential and they are not kidding, albeit we probably went over the top.

We ate scallops, pigeon, venison, crab and delicious lobster (presented with mango which worked beautifully and well worth rolling up ones sleeves and extracting every little piece).

First visited the restaurant the year they opened. Have been back twice - once for a family celebration. Both times the standard bar was raised ! This visit did far from disappoint and the standard was raised again !. The food based on locally sourced fish and meat was extremely innovative. The weather was extremely warm - too warm for me to drink wine - but a superb speciality lager was available instead ! Good work guys.

Beautiful restaurant, fantastic and funny host. The food was exceptional, well thought out and original, all clearly very fresh, many ingredients grown on site and very fresh sea food some of which we were told our host caught fresh themselves that morning . Couldn’t recommend enough.

My wife has already written a review but I feel it would be an injustice not to add to it.

As a family we live partly on Mull and partly down South so we have come here a great deal since it first started and John and Carla should be congratulated on running something this AMAZING with absolutely no decline in quality, skill, professionalism and friendliness over the years. The food is always a joy, utterly delicious, original and cooked with skill and love and we always love to see John who is a wonderful host. Every time we go we compare it to the many great places we have been lucky enough o eat at in our lives all over the world and it certainly comes in the top 10 and possibly in the top 5. There are M* places we have been to which we would rate well below the Ninth Wave. Can't understand the few poor reviews I have seen and can only imagine that they would have been written by people hard to please in any context. If you haven't been to this restaurant then go!! Immediately!! But book well in advance and make sure you order one of Johns delicious cocktails to start.

We booked The Ninth Wave for our anniversary celebration and was not disappointed. We were warmly welcomed with a card and handmade chocolates - a very nice touch!

We booked this as a special anniversary treat while on holiday nearby and it didn't disappoint. Every course was wonderful and a food adventure, the Lobster I had had been caught that day. My favourite dish was the oysters - served so nicely, and our hosts made us feel very welcomed and looked after. Would definitely visit again if we return to the island.

À la lecture des avis dithyrambiques sur Trip, on pouvait penser que c'était légèrement surestimé. Pas du tout . Ce restaurant vaut vraiment le détour . Accueil charmant lieu incroyable et repas d'un très bon niveau. La réservation faite 4 mois à l'avance valait le coup. Courez y !

The Ninth Wave must truly be the best reestaurant on the west coast. Worth visiting Mull for alone. The menu is inspirational with many elements to each dish sourced within a mile of the restaurant. Seafood is the focus but with pigeon, venison and local beef featured on the evening of our visit there was a course to suit us both. Attention to detail and a desire to please customers also sets this venue apart. All the plaudits and awards are richly deserved. Nic Broomhead

Absolutely fabulous .not cheap but worth every penny. Every course was a work of art and absolutely delicious.

The cracking was down to the deliciously fresh crabs and lobesters in this exceptional restaurant on Mull. There is no doubt that the Ninth Wave takes a bit of determination to get there - but it is worth it.

Being dedicated foodies, we were excited to hear of such an interesting place in a remote area. Make sure to book well in advance, as fewer than twenty covers ensure high standards are maintained.

We ate in the Ninth Wave for one night in late May. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. There was an initial hiccup, when it appeared that my wife’s food intolerances would rule out most of the menu options for one of the courses –...

This is a fabulous restaurant on Mull. You must book a few days in advance but it is well worth the effort. Run by a couple, Jonny who serves and Carla who cooks. You get three choices for each course and up to five courses....

Kleines Restaurant mit 16 Sitzplätzen, also rechtzeitig reservieren ! Sehr nett und stylisch eingerichtet mit herausragender Küche. Man ist natürlich...

It is almost impossible to describe how heavenly the food was that was sitting on our plates. Go there yourself,preferably on your bicycle or on foot, to experience the cocktails, the food, the wines and the service!

We have just returned from our dinner at Ninth Wave..superb, exquisite, fantastic, wonderful....and super great service. All of the courses were beautifully plated - as delectable to the eye as they were to the palate.

We had a great evening dining at Ninth Wave. The food was delicious and we'll prepared. Everything was beautiful : the plates and the decoration of the room! It is a small place, so we did an advanced booking. I definitely recommend it to anyone...

Book in advance - expensive, but worth it. Relaxed, fine dining. Food was delicious and so beautifully presented

Удивительное место! На мой вкус это как раз тот ресторан, куда стоит ехать специально. Это не считая, собственно, Стаффы и Ионы. Это семейный ресторан высокой кухни. Муж бывший местный рыбак, жена из Таиланда. Соответственно, кухня тут, это что-то с чем-то :). Реально, очень вкусно! Все блюда узнаваемые, но необычные. Антураж тоже забавный. А тот факт, что это где-то на краю мира (по ощущениям) придает дополнительной романтики и очарования.

OMG. Everything here is just perfect. Only 18 covers so service is impeccable. And served by a be-kilted waiter, Jonny - the co-proprietor and also the prime fisherman. I feel sure that it will get a "star" sometime soon.

On holiday in Mull, my hubby & I wanted a memorable dinner - preferably including sea food, so we booked a table at the Ninth Wave. What a great idea!

We ate at the Ninth Wave on the last night of our stay on Mull as a treat to ourselves...

A nice place to eat but with suitably high prices. Once in a while it is fine to push the...

The food, ambiance and service were excellent. The scallops were wonderful. A great end to our week's holiday in Mull.

We really enjoyed the food, pace of service and ambience in the restaurant. The courses were inventive and superbly cooked...

We've heard of and eaten at most of the well known " fine dining " ( although I do not...

We got a cancellation for Saturday night. So lucky. You usually have to wait for a booking. The food was...

We had amazing, delicious food. Well presented - Thank you for a lovely dinner with your warm welcomed approach. I...

I visited the restaurant on Sunday . Michelin star food .. 3 courses were 48.00 Crab /Lobster /CheeseI work in the trade it's a gem make sure you book and go. Was my fathers 87th loved it

Another fashionable place, offering dinner for a selected few. Three tables sitting four, and two tables for two await the curious hedonist ready to spend £60+ per tongue.The menu offers selections of three starters, three middle courses, three mains, then various sweets, then cheese.Well made mini portions, showing fantasy and skill. Hope you do not arrive hungry.The owner catches mainly lobster, and you can order a baby version. Serious fish like turbot or halibut not available.Wine list medium quality.Interior with hints of taste. The usual spherical sound carpet.Ideal place for people who consider weight loss, or suffer from bulimia.

Something very special has been created here and it must have taken - and must still take - a ton of work with only 2 people involved.It's a beautiful little restaurant with Michelin style and quality of cooking on offer in really lovely surroundings.In fact, I loved how the place looked and felt, both inside and outside and that's always important in my book when we dine out.Yes it's expensive but the dishes have the wow factor.No potato with the main course as such, but light dishes and really excellent homemade bread served, small loaf - size!We had the lobster as our 'main' course and it was superb, probably the best lobster I've tasted (our host remembered landing it that day!), with a pea/broad bean puree which just burst with flavour.But if I didn't like lobster,which always is such a luxury food when eating out, I admit I would have been a bit disappointed in only having the choice of pork belly or mackerel, given the £48+ price tag.The menu is a bit complicated.It offers five courses but if you only want three courses, as we did, you are limited to courses 1,3 and 4 unless you want to pay a £3 supplement per course(not indicated on the menu), for ordering courses 2 and 5.Once this was explained, we understood and were happy to pay the extra. Perhaps service could be a tad more relaxed overall, it's professional but with a touch of edginess which I didn't particularly like.However I quibble - lang may their lum reek!

We had noticed the sign for Ninth Wave, it's at the roadside and leads up a very narrow path. As we were driving a 30 foot motorhome we decided not to to even attempt the ascent! However visiting relatives had a car with them so we borrowed it and ventured up. The restaurant is in a stylishly restored 200 year old Bothy, painted dark green with black it is surrounded by a beautiful herb garden and pots of flowers, there was a lady in the garden who asked if she could help. She was actually Carla Lamont the Chef patron We explained this was a recce to establish whether we could get our motorhome up and parked. She couldn't have been more helpful, not only could we park it, she invited us to stay over in the car park so we could have a drink and was happy for us to walk our dogs on her land and the nearby quarry. We booked in for the following Thursday.When we arrived Carla was out in the herb garden collecting flowers and herbs for evening service, there is also a large garden where they grow their own veg- so some of the food only travels feet and inches to the kitchen- few food miles here!We walked the dogs at the nearby quarry and unwittingly walked Johnny's ( Carla's husband and partners) commute to his fishing boat - surely on a good day the most delightful walk, while on a bad day with the wind howling and the rain bleaching it must be hell!! True dedication to his guests! Fisherman by day and kilted patron server by night he is a true multi tasker!When we had booked, Carla had enquired about special dietary requirements or if it was a special event, it was a lovely touch to find a card and gift of chocolates on our table to wish us a happy 30th Wedding Anniversary.The dining room is small and intimate, fourteen covers, stunning decor, with innovative use of lights and colour. Superb quality tables and chairs, top quality cutlery, everything is high end and carefully chosen with great thought- no wobbly tables and chairs here!The menu offers 3,4 or 5 courses and/or a cheeseboard. Initially thrown by the menu as Carla had given us a sample menu on our previous visit- we had made our choices and were salivating at the thought of it, the actual menu was completely different and required some thought. Being greedy we selected the full works.Homemade bread fresh from the oven arrived, a good sized loaf with butter we had to restrain ourselves not to polish it off.Starters were extraordinary, fish course was superb, mains just improved on the first two courses- best bit was Johnny's instructions on dealing with the half lobsters to get the best bits- don't worry about cutlery- just get in with your hands and teeth- we did and it was superb- caught by him earlier that day! Dessert was sublime- my husband demonstrated great restraint in not licking his plate but when he observed a nearby diner running his finger across the plate then licking it....... he couldn't resist a couple of swipes himself!We were going to resist the cheeseboard, but are so glad we didn't. Five beautifully kept cheeses accompanied by honey comb, home made chutney and oatcakes- glorious.Service was superb, food was flawless the atmosphere was relaxed and very pleasant.I have read some of the reviews about Johnny and service and can only assume these are from the nightmare customers every restrauteur dreads. I often wonder how some of these people behave in restaurants to be "treated so poorly" Johnny, Carla and their staff work story their socks off to provide exceptional food and a real dining experience- every customer present that evening was very complimentary.As a gift for my son who is also a chef I bought a copy of Carla's book. The Ninth Wave - love and food on the Isle of Mull, she very graciously inscribed it for him. After leaving the restaurant I started flicking through it and was hooked- highly recommended- the story of how Pool mad Carla who was working on Iona but had to travel to Pionnphort to play Pool and met the dirtiest man she had ever seen but who cooked for her octopus stuffed tomato and fed her whole lobster, this first meal led to The Ninth Wave- eat the food but read the book to understand the menu and the extraordinary couple behind it.

A quite superb dining experience with fantastic service to match. Highly recommended to those seeking something that bit different

We were celebrating a family anniversary and this was definitely the place to come for a special celebration meal. It couldn't have been more perfect. The service was excellent, the venue delightful and the food was out of this world - both in presentation and all the wonderful flavours. We had a great evening.

This is easily the best place for food and wine on Mull. The restaurant is small sitting maybe a maximum of twenty people but the atmosphere is lovely and the decor is all very stylish without being over the top.We had a choice of three dishes for each of the four courses followed by a well thought through cheeseboard (although I would have preferred grapes to apples to cleanse the palate - each to their own though). Each dish was very well presented and tasted great, I tried a few dishes which I thought were unusual and each turned out to be a lovely surprise. The dishes are all starter size but as someone who has a healthy appetite I can reassure you that you will not go home hungry. The wine list is fairly comprehensive and you should find a few nice choices that meet your preferences. They have many more half bottles than you would expect which allows you to mix and match which is always good. The whites I recognised were all 'good' and fairly priced.The port selection is the only weak point - a choice of two, I had a nice tawny port but the other was nothing special (which my other half had), I would have liked to see a wider range - I think port is making a comeback so perhaps this will change as more buy it. Others have commented on the owner and taken offence, we found him charming. His sense of humour added to the experience and nothing was too much trouble, I thought he went out of his way to make sure we had a good time. We will certainly return and I would strongly encourage you to visit as it is well worth it.

Et si je vous disais qu’il s’agit probablement du meilleur restaurant d’Ecosse? Aller jusqu’au bout de l’Isle de Mull pour déguster les plats incroyables du chef vaut le voyage. Le serveur en kilt saura vous faire rire et être de très bon conseil, notamment pour un cocktail pour débuter le repas. La formule 4 à 5 plats convient parfaitement. Il faut profiter des poissons et des fruits de mer. Le prix du repas est très correct au vue de sa grande qualité. Un lieu parfait pour un merveilleux voyage en Ecosse.

I was very excited to book this restaurant to meet up with my cousin and meet her friends. I booked in April to secure a place in July. I didn't have cell or internet so I didn't know that one member of the party had to back out at the last minute. Also, I didn't know that the other friend had a food allergy as I was just meeting her for the first time. We arrived separately and were so excited to meet up and have dinner. Our waiter turned out to be the owner who was quite surly and very upset about this lack of information. When I told him everything looked wonderful and asked for a suggestion he said (I paraphrase), "I don't know. Pick what you like". He warmed up a bit towards the end of the meal but I felt very uncomfortable. At the end of the meal, when, we went to pay, he actually had the audacity to ask if we wanted to add a trip. As an American and overtipper, I was horrified that he asked such a thing. His service and manners were abhorrent. Also, it isn't typically customary to tip the owner unless exceptional service. It was disappointing. That being said, the food was excellent. My compliments to the chef. Advice: There are a lot of comments on this page about this man. I don't like to give bad reviews but I suggest he tweak his customer service skills for future guests.

The Island of Mull although having stunning landscape and an abundance of wildlife is sadly lacking in refined dinning experiences; and this may explain why so many people have flocked to this restaurant. Put this restaurant or rather the server/owner in any other location and the doors would have closed years ago. This is franchise dining posing as fine dinning. This was my second visit to the restaurant, having first visited with my husband at the beginning of June- our meal at this time was OK, not great- OK. This time I was meeting friends from the USA- one of which had made the booking; when she did, she had neglected to mention that I was coeliac and normally this is not an issue for any restaurant- and I would not have expected it to be for this restaurant, as I knew that the majority of the menu could easily be adapted. When I announced to the "man in a kilt"- owner and waiter, that I was coeliac- he had only what I could describe as a tantrum and threw the menu down on the table before belittling me and my guests for not informing them of this when booking. I explained quietly that having eaten here before, I knew the menu could be adapted. He continued to belittle me and frankly I thought he was going to have a heart attack! Then when told that our 4th guest could no longer dine with us- declared "that the evening had got off to a poor start"... With hindsight we should have left at that point. Dinner on my previous visit had been acceptable.This meal was lacklustre and lacked finesse; the pigeon and langoustines overcooked.... Presentation was poor. Make no mistake this is NOT fine dining, its above the Mull pub grub average- but would not be acceptable in Glasgow or Edinburgh. To cap it all, the waitress loudly crashed around cleaning cutlery and when asked to be quite, the owner/waiter joined in and made even more noise! Would I return- no I would not. The waiter/owner ruined what was to be a special meeting between friends who had not seen each other for many years.

Went here to celebrate my partner's 30th birthday and the Ninth Wave did not disappoint. We were greeted with a birthday gift on arrival which was a nice touch. Fabulous gin cocktails (I went for the Isle of Harris "old sea dog") and excellent range of drinks. The main focus however has to be the food which was delicious. Everything was so fresh and it was clear that a great amount of care and passion went into each plate. finished up with a cheese board and the honeycomb and cheddar was a hit!Service was excellent and never felt forgotten about or bothered too much. Beautiful setting in a beautiful part of the Island. Thoroughly recommend for anyone celebrating a special occasion or who wants to enjoy some incredible seafood.

Four of us dined at the Ninth Wave to celebrate our sons 30th birthday. We were warmly greeted on arrival and shown to our table. A card and some chocolates from the proprietors were at our sons place at the table. Drinks ordered and time was given to look at the menu. We made our selections which included a lot of seafood. Every single dish was a delight to look at and to taste. Instruction was given for novices if cracking open crab claws or Lobster. There was no rush throughout the evening and three and a half hours later we left feeling we had had the best meal ever. This was our first trip to the Ninth Wave and will not be our last. Excellent.

We first came last year for our anniversary & loved it, despite the two hour drive home, trying to avoid deer & toads....this year we were staying nearby. Amazing food, well presented & Johnny's explanation of how to eat a lobster ensures you get every lady bit of goodness. Do wonder why, despite lots of awards for Carla & John, this place hasn't yet had a Michelin award...will definitely come I think....worth a visit however far you have to travel ( The lobster was so good,I forgot to take a photo!!!)

We have driven past the sign at the side of the road near Fionnphort many times. We finally found an excuse to treat ourselves, so booked six months ago for dinner. What a treat! Beautiful ingredients, expertly cooked with flair and imagination. The friendly service and presentation had a theatrical air which added to the experience. I am no expert about fine dining except for what I've seen on Masterchief but this ticked all our boxes!On top of the beautiful eating experience, the location is something that one could never replicate anywhere else and well worth the journey on its own. The only downside was a group of young people eating at the next table who talked without drawing breath and didn't stop for a moment to consider where they were or what it was they were eating, Sadly one can't choose one's dining companions!! We particularly liked the gently background music which gently added to the ambiance and did not include songs that snag at ones attention.We will be back next year.

Definitely recommend if you are staying on Iona or Fionnphort to make a reservation at the Ninth Wave. John and his wife Carla have created a wonderful destination. The restaurant is small - seats 16 and with a 4 - 5 course meal, I believe there is only one seating of the tables each night. Need to be there by 7:00 pm. The food is locally sourced and much of the seafood is caught by John or his neighbor. Great value for the presentation and incredible taste.

Had a lovely meal at the Ninth Wave. The food was really delicious. It really did taste like it had been prepared and cooked by someone who truly was passionate about their food and the local produce. Meals were beautifully presented and served with charm. You definitely need to book as it is a small restaurant. If you arrive a little early you can walk up the hill and there is a lovely viewing point.