Orasay Inn Restaurant in Eilean Siar

Really huge portions and such great choice. I would recommend, it’s in a beautiful location with really great views.

I have stayed here, dined here and picked up takeaways through the pandemic. You are always assured of a warm welcome and great hospitality.

Very nice stay. Clean rooms, nice little restaurant with good food and great views. The food is fairly priced and fantastic. Would recommend the scallops. Over all a great lil family run hotel and restaurant. Would stay again.

We stayed at the Orasay Inn for 3 nights. The en suite accommodation was superb and the location ideal for exploring South and North Uist and Benbecula. We were shown to our room by one of the the owners, Isobel, who was very welcoming. Our room was large with french doors opening onto a verandah and superb view of the loch. The bed was comfortable and the room had good cupboards and hanging space. Breakfast was fabulous in a lovely conservatory-style dining room and view of the loch and hills. Allan, the other proprietor, served breakfast (and dinner) while Isobel was the cook. The choices were extensive - lovely fresh local eggs, the best (Stornoway) black pudding ever, fresh mushrooms, ‘proper’! fried potatoes; and the best ever scrambled eggs and smoked salmon I’ve ever had. They served good strong coffee, not wishy washy like some places. We had dinner too at the Orasay Inn. Again a superb selection of seafood and meat, all beautifully cooked and served by our hosts. We enjoyed listening to Isobel and Allan’s local knowledge, interesting and good fun, and they had a small collection of books for guests to browse in the separate sitting room. Absolutely no complaints, great place to stay, 5 star.

We are so glad we had the chance to eat at Isobel & Alan’s restaurant. The food was superb and the portions we’re generous. We shared a seafood platter for our starter and both had the lamb which was cooked to perfection. The views from our table we’re wonderful. The breakfast the next morning was truly the best we had had. The HUGE bowls of fruit on offer were the best we have seen and we have travelled a lot! I am marking on the restaurant and food only. The room we had was pretty basic and small (North American motel style) but had all we needed, the bed comfortable and the linen and towels lovely and fresh. The welcome and friendliness of Isobel and Alan and their staff was lovely. We would definitely recommend to others and if we have to chance to go again, we definitely would.

best seafood paella ever! Excellent lamb shank- cooked to perfection. Lovely place to eat with views over towards a nearby sea loch. Great husband and wife team using local produce where possible. Highly recommend a visit, advise booking in advance

During a Hebridean hopscotch holiday we had booked a one night stay in the Orasay Inn. We travelled through North Uist on a rather wet and windy Sunday, which meant there was not a great deal open. Arriving at The Orasay inn we hoped they served food. The welcoming Isobel assured us they did and the bar would be open. The menu was amazing. Lots of fresh seafood, steaks, venison and a host of specials. Other guests warned about the portions. The quality of the food was excellent. I had a crab salad which was so tasty followed by venison casserole with veg. A good array of desserts too if you have room! Enjoyed my Uist gin and tonic too. Breakfast was also first class. Cooked Scottish breakfast but also fruit and yogurt too. Eggs royale . Fresh orange juice. Our room was spacious and had a large comfy bed. If you are looking for a place to stay on Uist this is all hotel would be hard to beat. Alan and Isobel are very welcoming

The meals at Orosay are decent gastropub-style food, but our mains were priced at £20-25 and at this price point I had expected more.

Orasay Inn is a quaint little restaurant in a lovely setting. It seemed to be run by a husband and wife team who do a wonderful job. We enjoyed our starter and main course and local fresh produce seemed to be used throughout. Well recommended.

It is clear on all promotional literature for this hotel that booking for lunch is highly recommended. We hadn’t booked but took a chance and we were in luck. The lovely chef who I believe is Isobel who is so friendly and cheery whilst working her socks off explained that it is often not worth buying expensive fresh ingredients or giving staff shifts if they don’t get any customers due to the fact they are off the beaten track in the Outer Hebrides. Which is totally understandable. Our food was simply delicious, fresh, local, well cooked ingredients. Can’t think of anymore words. We will definitely book next time. In fact we want to stay on the hotel. It’s booked up a lot of the time so book early. Lovely independent, family owned business

We were staying in a cottage not far from Orasay and in the visitors' book, there were several favourable comments about this restaurant. So it was natural that we should book a dinner reservation - and we were glad we did. The atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming; and the meal was very good. We both had (different) soups; and for main courses, my wife had a seafood dish and I had lamb shank - both memorable. Also memorable was the view from the dining room, where one could see as far as the islands of Rhum and Skye. Our total bill, including two glasses of wine and generously-sized cups of espresso, was under £60 - not unreasonable for a quality meal in this location.

I have visited here on numerous occasions over the Years with Family and Friends. The food I can easily say is on par with the best I have ever tasted. Menu caters for all tastes. The seafood is outstanding. Friendly owners. Highly recommended.

This is highly recommended for fine dining, The owners have a great place for all kinds of eats all freshly cooked.

Just been to Orasay for a staff Christmas Dinner and cannot recommend highly enough. Food was first class and reasonably priced, service was good too.

Poor quality of food with extremely poor service. The restaurant had a great view, pity that the food and service was in such stark contrast. Avoid!

What more do you want when eating out - a warm welcome, a warm venue and wonderful food.

We stayed 2 nights, the owners were very friendly and the food was good, we ate in the restaurant both evenings. Lovely views from our room and the restaurant.

We followed the signs from the main road (And also following the leaflet from visitouterhebrides.com). It is situated 2.5 miles off the main road, and we TRIED to visit for lunch. When we approached, we were surprised to see that it was not an INN, but was a modern bungalow with INN signage out front. The place looked dead quite but we tried to go in anyway. We were met at the door by the proprietor with a brusque "Can I help you". We said we were wanting lunch, but were told "lunch was by appointment only, and my wife is away shopping, so you can't have lunch, and we are having work done anyway so i Can't help you." This was a bit frustrating as nothing on the visithebrides website to say that food was only by reservations ( and not lunch) . And by the way this is not an INN. It is someone's house who is doing a B&B; business.

We Stayed at the Orasay Inn 12th/13th August and were given a very warm welcome , we ate in the restaurant the two nights we were there , the food was exceptional , and the best dish was the "Hebridean Paella " an absolute Gem . Isobel is an exceptional cook , and although she must have been under pressure to produce such fine dining every night , she always had a smile and time for a chat . I would highly recommend this Restaurant .

We were passing through the Uists on the way to Barra and started to want lunch. We saw the sign for the hotel and decided to investigate. My wife stayed in the car and I went in and said that we were in search of lunch.

We’ve just returned from our week in Uist and I gave my Other half one job... book a table at Orasay...on returning from the loch side late on Friday he admitted he hadn’t ... but we’d head out anyway and wing it!!! We. couldnt have been made more welcome and enjoyed fab service, good local good and a few drinks including a lovely malt. The menu offers choice backed up with a daily specials board. A great way to end our holiday and also celebrate my first ever wild otter sighting earlier in the day. We would happily return for the ambience, views and friendliness of the Hosts... thank you

Rolling up to a restaurant renown for seafood and asking for vegetarian options can sometimes feel a bit awkward. Not so with the Orasay Inn. They were more than happy to offer a range of vegetarian and vegan options (I selected a vegetable curry and rice) and there was no delay in receiving my meal, even though the restaurant was almost full. Afterwards I was recommended the Carageen for pudding - much to the delight of the chef/owner - and bemusement of some other diners who were interested but didn't want to commit to a "seaweed" dessert. Well, it was delicious! A milky yet uniquely flavoured, set tourine of creaminess, accompanied by flavoursome strawberry compote, as well as whole strawberries. This dish alone will detour me back to the Orasay Inn on my next visit to South Uist; a perfect tummy filler after a day walking on the hills. The Inn is almost a destination in itself with atmospheric views over lochans and mountains, extremely pleasant hosts and a welcoming lounge, whisky bar and dining area. Top notch!

We had an evening meal here as we were staying locally. The views from the conservatory were amazing. A lovely touch being seated in the sitting room whilst we picked drinks and viewed the menu and specials board. Shortly afterwards we were shown to our table and we didn't have to wait long for our starters - a superb seafood platter and lovely homemade soup. Our mains soon followed - monkfish scampi, fish & chips and surf & turf, again all excellent and great choices. There was a nice ambience in the restaurant, busy but not overly so although we did eat relatively early and they were booked up for a number of days to come (so making a reservation a must!). Desserts were also excellent - bread & butter pudding, rhubarb and carageen, a local speciality. I wouldn't say the portions were overly big as some previous reviews have mentioned. Overall, an excellent meal with lovely home cooked food.

I booked the Orasay after hearing great reviews about their seafood.

...una delizia per il palato. Il pesce fresco nel super antipasto è bastato per 4 di noi. La coda di rospo squisita come tutti gli altri piatti! Gnam, ancora!!Grande cortesia e bell'atmosfera, i prezzi sono equi per ciò che si mangia, ma se vi aspettate presentazioni da ristorante Michelin dei piatti allora non fa x voi...anzi neanche le Ebridi fanno per voi, posti fantastici e brulli!

A great menu - lots of different choices. All home-made, and hand-served by the hotel proprietors. And you won't be hungry when you leave - large servings to found here.

We ate in the restaurant at The Orasay as there is nowhere else nearby and we were staying overnight. The service was quick and the food very good, I had fish & chips while my wife had a vegetable curry, there was plenty of choice on the menu.

We were on a one day tour from Barra and decided to take a turn from the main road. Came across this Inn and stopped to ask if they served lunch. We were made very welcome. I had scallops to start and breaded cod washed down with a glass of red wine. My husband had crab cakes. The perfect Lunch with a view to die for.

please see my review of the Orasay Inn hotel superb food and friendly staff family run, and it is Isobel the cook herself who brings you the plates personally with assistance of her friendly husband Alan

all the food is fresh; local meat fish and veg, and all beautifully cooked. Excellent. Breakfasts are especially good - the best I've ever had.

Had a fantastic evening meal here. The seafood was just beautiful, plentiful and super tasty. Lovely views from the dining room. Excellent service. Would highly recommend a visit here for a meal if you're on the area.

Comida sensacional con gustos para un rey pero porciones aptos para ciclistas con hambre.

Mariscada entrante es sin duda para compartir, no para 1, a menos que como plato principal. Podrá encontrar divinos. Mejillones y vieiras eran buenas, pero las garras de cangrejo, aunque bien, eran evidentemente no tan fresco (o cocidas) en comparación con el resto de la...

when you first arrive for your meal you are seated in a small lounge off the dinning room, you are...

They do have a cheaper menu if you want egg mayo. a boiled egg with mayo on top. nice food but just nowhere near that kind of money, you would expect a lot better for the cost.

Ate here when I was staying in the Inn. Plenty of choice on the menu and lots of fish and shellfish options. I ended up having the steak. It was cooked just as requested and very tender. Didn't have a dessert, but eyed up those that other diners were having and they looked really tasty.

This hotel restaurant was the nearest to the cottage we stayed in so naturally we had to try it. It was so good we went twice during our week there.My wife had a seafood risotto that was piled high with langoustines, lobster, and scallops. I had Hebridean Venison. The portions were so large we were glad we hadn't had starter otherwise desserts would have had to be missed.Our second visit was equally as good and the sticky toffee pudding I had was the second best I have ever had. My wife makes the best!All in all a very good experience for a small family run establishment

We excited having read reviews. Were very disappointed. My husband's steak grey and little flavour.Sent back kippers for breakfast wich were over cooked and out of a packet.Salmon was overcooked and salad consisted of lettuce, cucumber and tomato for which we were charged £18.

Have eaten here for several years now.Need to book,as its a small hotel.Family run,and food locally used,including sea food and game. All very well cooked and presented,and a varied menu.Excellent views out to sea complements the occasion.Staff very attentive.Its tucked out of the way a bit,but signed and worth it.

We had booked a week before but they seemed surprised to see us even queried were we sure we had booked, no explanation given but got in!There was a specials board as well as standard menu. Both starters hit the mark good quality and quantity. The mains both looked the business in particular the Hebridean paella which was packed full of seafood. The only disappointed was that most of this was overcooked. The rice stock etc perfect don't know if crab etc precooked but compared to crab claws at Borrisdale Hotel night and day tenderness and sweetness. Overall a bit disappointed as not cheap but would return.

Really a small hotel that generally only caters for residents but luckily they fitted us in. Great food of very high standard. Friendly owner and staff. Fresh local produce.

We ate here twice during out week's visit. Both times were great. Food looks like it is all locally sourced and it appears to be cooked to order.Specials board changed on the two occasions we visited.Quite pricey - £80 a visit for the two of us - but this did include a bottle of wine and some pre dinner drinks.Quite a lively wacky couple ( in a lovely way) - with the wife being the cook who was very chatty and helpfulGreat views from the dining roomThe clams were super - as was the witch sole

We arrived without booking as we were not staying there. They fitted us in and made us very welcome. Friendly staff, chatty and attentive. Food as good as I have tasted anywhere. Happy to go back.

We booked in what we felt was a quiet and remote restaurant but were overwhelmed by the popularity. Isabel and Alan were short of staff that night but delivered incredible dishes both in size and quality to a full restaurant! They will go "the extra mile" to make your visit unforgetable, go there and sample their personal engagement as the food will impress you, guaranteed!

The Orosay Inn is every bit as good as I'd found on my two previous visits and the legendary Hebridean paella is just superb. So are almost all the other dishes on the menu that I sampled during a four night stay - my only disappointment was that there was no Highland steak available, which I'd been looking forward to. But the seafood is superb - where else can you find five perfectly cooked scallops in a bowl of shellfish soup? Just great to be back!

The food prepared by the proprietor is some of the best I have ever tasted. He hotel guests have priority booking for the restaurants so the best way to guarantee a table is to book into the hotel.Where possible the food is sourced locally and majors on superbly cooked seafood - scallops, monk fish, salmon , mackerel etc.Highlight would be the he bride an shellfish soup.It might be thought expensive at £8 but it is full of scallops, mussels, clamp and cockles. Well worth the money.

Breakfast and dinner were both very good. Lots of variety for breakfast and two menus at dinner. Proper food, beautifully cooked and friendly service.

We had an evening meal here whilst on holiday on South Uist and can't recommend it highly enough, excellent food, fast and friendly service, although the restaurant is small it doesn't stop it from being intimate and relaxed, a good place to eat.

The building itself doesn't do the restaurant any justice. The welcome was nice and we were seated in the "lounge" before dinner. The meal again, was nice enough but very expensive. I had the roasted lamb shank with mash potatoes and boiled veg, nothing outstanding considering £18 price mark! My son had the fish and chips which he found extremely greasy, my husband had one of their fish dishes was he said was excellent. It was pleasant enough but we didn't go back as we thought it was too expensive for what you actually got.

We ate early evening and were the only customers to start with. We were given plenty of time to peruse the menu and items were explained when we inquired. I had a crab cocktail (think posh prawn cocktail) as a starter and it was delicious.It was also large!I then had one of the specials - a Hebridean paella. Lots of different seafood with rice. It included shell on prawns, scallops, mussels, crab and lobster. The rice was beautifully cooked and the whole meal enormous! It was as much an activity as a meal as apart from the scallops everything needed removing from its shell.Mr friend had the crab cakes and then the steak which she said was just as impressive.It is a bit pricey, but the portions are huge and the quality outstanding.

It's lovely to enjoy a drink in the lounge, leaf thru the coffee-table books or chat with the other guests before being called to your table. Nice selection of single-malts and drafts. Enjoyed lamb shank with a deep, rich gravy; my partner loved the fish of the day Prices seemed reasonable, and the pace was geared toward relaxing and enjoying the loch view. Had breakfast in the morning here and the smoked salmon with eggs was superb. Our hosts were amiable and welcoming.

The reception for dinner was nice; sat in the lounge with a drink before being brought in to be seated. The service was friendly and professional. The issue was the food. After reading the reviews of the restaurant I was expecting an excellent culinary experience, especially considering the price. The crab cakes were very good and in good portions. However, 3 of the 4 main meals were bland. I like good food, but I'm not a snob about it. If it tastes good that's all I care about, but with the exception of the lamb, the meals were tasteless and that was really disappointing. Adding a load of salt didn't make much of a difference due to the lack of other flavours. My advice would be to ask the server as she called the only dish we asked about correctly. The other saving grace was the desserts; they were both delicious (apple crumble and cheesecake). For the price we paid and the reputation I expected much more. Very disappointing.

Were spending 3 weeks touring the Outer Hebrides in our motorhome 'Wild Camping' and had tried to plan to be at The Orasay Inn for our Wedding Anniversay, but difficult to plan the exact timing in advance. So arrived without booking and staff tried hard to accomodate us but this they did. The Owners were happy to allow us to park for the night at the Inn, which simply meant that we could have a few drinks and enjoy the evening just that little bit more. We shared the intimate atmosphere with another lovely couple and a team of 'interesting' female slightly over 50 cyclists. The meal was 'lush' the service relaxed, and the Hebridean Single Malt, although very expensive was quite memorable, I had actually finished the bottle (not all on my own I might add), which is probably just as well.Overall, a night to remember in this little 'Oasis' set amongst the barren Hebridean landscape and the lovely people that inhabit it.

I will not condemn the young lady who served us..she was doing her best. But if the owners want to charge top prices they must employ trained, professional staff to enhance the dining experience. My fiance ordered a vodka and tonic which arrived as a slug of vodka with all the bottle of tonic emptied into it, no ice or slice and not stirred. We were shown to a table directly outside the sliding door to the toilets which opened onto a cleaning cuboard / toilet...people were pushing past us to access this. The bottle of wine (grossly marked up at £22 for an £8 value Malbec), had to be sent back to be opened, a jug of water had to be requested 3 times before it arrived and there were no serving spoons provided for the vegetables.As for the food....nice big locally sourced scallops demanded nothing more than to be seared in a little butter with a squeeze of lemon and a twist of black pepper. Instead they were insipid and drowned in a cream an onion concoction which was unpleasant. I had venison and for £25 I expect a decent cut, professionally prepared. I got three strips which were poorly seasoned and overcooked making them tough and tasteless. I don't mind al dente, but almost raw broccoli and cauliflower heads were not nice.Two mains and a bottle of wine cost £72.80.The chef is promoted as being 'one of the best on the Western Isles'. Really?We produce far superior and more inventive dishes at home as amateurs. I think I may now consider going on Masterchef...

We were struggling to find a place to eat on Benbecula but had passed the sign for this restaurant on our cycle. Decided to cycle back, about 5K, and we were treated to a wonderful meal. I had a Scottish seafood paella, probably the biggest and best paella I've ever had and I've had a few. The staff were quite young but had obviously been trained very well. Great selection of fine whiskies available too. The highlight on the cycle back to the guest house was meeting a baby highland cow in the middle of the road, we stopped and it just wanted clapped. When we started to leave it started to moo, we just wanted to take it home for our grand-daughter!!

We were staying nearby and were impressed by the reviews relating to the restaurant. Young waitress took our drinks and meal order promptly but there were issues in the restaurant area which is clearly in need of refurbishment. Our table looked on to an overturned wheelie bin, weather-beaten fence and shed and rusting vehicles. (Marvelous view indeed!). A radio station was playing as background-music and speech which probably only we could hear. The wine ordered arrived after we got the main course and was plonked on the table-no wine cooler or would we like to try the wine? The bill did not arrive and I had to go and ask for it. We understand the reasons for the price of the meal but expect money to be spent on the dining area for all guests. We felt sorry for the young girl who was trying her best to manage service for all the diners. We again realize why we eat at home.

We dined here with two friends all of whom had a fish or sea food dish, which was generally the speciality of the restaurant. Very homely atmosphere eating in a dining room with a stunning view. Some little eccentricities like a pet calf roaming around the garden called Josie, added to the atmosphere and character of the Inn. The food was good and well presented particularly the fish dishes. Prices were reasonable for this part of the world.

5th time on the islands but first time visiting the Orasay Inn for food. What a lovely experience! The owner is so welcoming and friendly. My fiancé had clams with bacon to start and it was a huge portion. My baked sea trout main was absolutely amazing, also a huge portion. My fiancé had monkfish which was also good. Home made desserts were great. The only minor criticism was that the vegetables could have been a bit warmer. Great selection of seafood, and a fellow diner had surf and turf with home made chips which looked great. The visit was topped off by the fact that the owner has been bottle feeding a baby calf since January, who we got to meet and pet! Something similar would never happen elsewhere, and we feel honoured to have been allowed to do this. Well worth a visit if you are on the islands!

we were looking forward to our dinner at the orosay inn but were terribly disappointed. we had a reservation but had to sit for over 30 minutes in the waiting area without getting anything to drink. i had to go myself and find the waitress to place an order. when we were finally seated the bottle of wine was just put on the table, with no cooler and we had to pour the wine ourselves. but hey, at least we had something to drink at last. the food is not bad but nothing special, we certainly had better for less in other places in the hebrides. the evening ended as badly as it began with a wrong bill, they charged drinks we didn't have. overall it's not worth the money and the service was very terrible.

I had crab salad for starters. A massive amount of very fresh, delicious crab. World class. Poor, slow service from disinterested teenagers

Saw reviews from previous visitors at our accomodation so decided to give The Orasay Inn a go. So glad we did, the owners were so lovely and still let us eat even though we were the only folk around. Food was delisicious and a good choice of drinks. Best crab cakes we have ever had. Location was incredible too. Will definitely be back when next on Uist.

The Orasay inn is good in parts but it would soon lose customers if the competition was better. The seafood platter as a starter was a good choice but for a place surrounded by sea none of the fish main courses we ordered were very good. We were warned that the side of e paella was enormous and it lived up to its name leaving another of our party struggling with a huge plate which though tasty was a turnoff -why not just reduce the size of the portion? Venison which is difficult to cook was tough so all in all disappointing.

Recommend the Crab Cakes and Shell Fish Platter - they are both starters but you will be extremely satisfied !!

We stayed at the hotel for 3 nights and ate in the restaurant twice. The food is delicious and home made with a varied menu . I would definitely recommend a meal for anyone visiting the Islands.

Everything from the remote, friendly inn to the beautiful view from the dining room was welcoming.We started out wiith drinks in the lounge where we ordered our meal. We were then invited into the dining room.Fresh seafood at its best: try the seafood platter, monkfish with crab dauce and steak with whisky sauce. Great cheesecake for desert!

No hay muchos lugares donde comer en la zona, y este es muy bueno. En un ambiente muy acogedor y con un pequeño comedor con grandes ventanales que permiten tener unas vistas impresonantes. Uno no dejaría de mirar sino fuese por lo buena que está la comida. Platos típicos de la zona, sobretodo pescado y marisco, vadella y cordero. Pero tambien pasta y otros senzillos mucho mas baratos. Al gusto de todos.

This is not meant to be a review so much as a general comment. If you scroll through all the previous reviews of Orasay Inn Restaurant it becomes very clear that this is a much desired location for excellent local food and service. Our experience has been the same over the years. Isobel, you're never going to please everyone so we must dismiss the one naysayer who was obviously having a bad hair day and was looking for a big hug. Perhaps you should add hugs to your menu but charge extra....!

We decided to have a lunch here after reading previous reviews. We had not booked and turned up to find we were the only people around. Another couple did join us but that was it so atmosphere a bit low key. The woman who looked after us was the only person we saw so maybe lunch not the popular option. We did hear the lady tell someone on the phone that they were fully booked that night, whether hotel or dining room not sure.This is not a cheap lunch as the menu seemed to be the same as the evening version which is at the upper end on the island.The food was good and filling. The scallop starter was plentiful and moreish. The crab-cakes were just the right consistency served with chilli sauce and salad.The mains came very quickly after the starter so no real rest time which meant we laboured a bit during this course. The mornay had a light sauce and was full of scallops, mussels and prawns served with saffron rice. The gratin was packed with similar fish. A large bowl of carrots, caulie, broccoli & potatoes arrived. Wow too much and these were only meant for the gratin dish. We left at least half the veg, pity I hate waste.Overall nice food but too much too quickly for a lunch and we were well stuffed.The lady was efficient but not overly chatty.We would use again but for an evening meal.

The Orasay Inn was not as I had hoped after reading the reviews. We had dinner there during our summer holidays. There was very little atmosphere with a very stony faced waitress who had trouble breaking a smile. It appeared evident that if you were a resident you were given better service and undivided attention! The food was nice but not worth the very over priced menu which was more suited to city prices not in the middle of Uist!Overall disappointing.

Everything was brilliant! Superb food, welcoming hosts and dining-room staff. Couldn't fault this establishment!

We returned here having first visited 3 years ago. As before, Isobel's cooking is superb, and the choice of seafood is just stunning. My husband tackled the enormous paella whilst I had monkfish - both were just sublime. Starters and desserts were just as stunning. Cannot fault anything!

We received a lovely warm welcome at this establishment during the two visits we made. Unfortunately we weren't able to fulfil our earlier booking but a phonecall to the owner was handled well. We attended later but unfortunately the restuarant was closed due to a wedding so we haven't been lucky enough to sample their cuisine to date. The whisky was rather tasty and a good selection too.

Amazingly good fish, absolutely fresh and cooked to perfection. Surf & turf a great favourite too! We've been several times, and been delighted every time, both in spring and summer.

I've just got home from an unexpected trip to the Western islands that was topped off by a wonderful stay at this hidden beauty of a hotel.The welcome was warm, friendly and typically Hebridean - I was even greeted by the family sheep dog!The accommodation was extremely comfortable and I was afforded all the amenities one would expect from a major city centre establishment with some extra treats thrown in to boot - free wifi, an extra large & luxurious bed and stunning views across the sea to skye!The standard of food was sublime and the quality of service was second to none. I particularly enjoyed the local take on the traditional Paella dish (packed full of fresh Scottish seafood!!), the steak was melt in your mouth perfect, and in disagreement to a previous reviewer from Australia I found the 'Orasay' Curry one of the finest curry dishes this side of Birmingham!The hosts were always available should you require any assistance but not in your face the whole time, which allowed for a blessed sense of freedom and trust - a rarity in these modern times when we feel we are always being monitored!Some may deem the location a little of the beaten track (it is in fact about a mile or so from the main road that runs through the spine of the islands) but I found it perfect and very central for exploring the nearby islands of benbecula, north uist, berneray and eriskay.I have been here numerous times and my mouth salivates at the thought of returning - I can not speak highly enough of the Orasay Inn.

If you like your food cooked well, hot and delicious then the Orasay Inn is the place to go. I am a extremely fussy eater but had no trouble finding dishes from the extensive menu - the crab cakes are superb. We have gone to Orasay for the last three years and the quality and service were always excellent.

Good choice on the menu, very good food, freshest of seafood a must - all well cooked and well served. On top of that, in daylight hours, fabulous outlook to Loch Carnon.

The owners wife is friendly and a brilliant cook. The menu was very good with an excellent selection. I found the food the best that I had encountered on the Hebrides.

Orsay was recommended by our B&B accommodation and I have to say that it did not live up to our expectations. The menu seemed ok but the food itself was less than impressive. Starters were fine and the wine good but I think the young guy serving would like to have been anywhere else but there. He was nice but lacked flair and enthusiasm. My main problem was with my steak, ordered medium and was delivered practically raw. I have no issue even with medium rare but this was even difficult to cut. I am not afraid to ask for it to be fixed and the waiter was happy to take it back for cooking. It was returned to me with hot gravy and extra scallops on the side (a nice touch), but unfortunately it was still not cooked. I did not eat it and asked for it to be put in tinfoil for the dogs. It was also very expensive and not worth it.

Promoted as something of a food "destination", the Inn is less than prepossessing, and while quaint, is certainly not up there with the best that this area has to offer. After over a week of sampling some of the finest seafood in the Western Isles, it was time to try something different - and perhaps this was an error? Nonetheless an item listed as an "Orasay" curry suggested that perhaps some original thought had gone into its creation. Alas, not so. An enormous serve of almost bile-green/yellow curried chicken with a serve of coloured (?saffron) rice was brought to the table. No accompaniments. Immediately the smell, and ultimately the flavour of a "Keens" powder came to mind - reminiscent of impoverished student days. The end result was 24hrs of significant stomach upset suffered by the hapless diner!A smallish bowl of ox-tail soup - satisfactory, and served with bread (no butter offered) was the other meal at our table. There is pub food in South Uist from Polochar north, as well as offerings at Hebridean Jewelery and the small "cafe" at the Askermish Golf Course that better represent the area. Try these first!

My partner and I visited the Orasay Inn on the recommendation of a work colleague.The Inn doesn't seem to be in the nicest of locations with a power station and a fuel distribution works nearby, but you would hardly notice as your view is directed across the hills of the Uists and out to the sea. The menu is extensive and there are plenty of seafood options - I missed the back page with the non seafood dishes but was very happy with the range of dishes on offer. Our starters were very good, particularly the crab cakes. We had a nice table with views out over the water. Very big portions with the main meals, monkfish and cod - which were both lovely. We were disappointed with our desserts though, which were expensive for what seemed like shop bought meringue nests. My major complaint was that we seemed to be rushed through our meal. The staff were very friendly and helpful, however I got the feeling that as a last minute booking we were taking up space and each course was rushed through. We had a three course meal, with tea afterwards all in 45 minutes! I could have used more time between each course!

We ate there as we were staying in self catering closeby. The waiting room was comfortable and interesting. The restaurant had a brilliant view but we found it a bit too warm. There were not many people in, yet the service was a bit slow. The food was OK, but nothing to write home about.

If you're on South Uist in the first place you are looking for an unconventional holiday, so why not try an unconventional eaterie. The Orasay Inn is actually a small (make that VERY small) hotel but it "welcomes" non-resident diners. We were living nearby so decided to go in personally to book dinner. The first surprise was that despite the quaint name it's a post-war suburban bungalow. And a wee bit scruffy. The proprietor "greeted" us in what must be the world"s smallest hotel lobby, and made it clear we'd arrived at an awkward time. Undaunted (there isn't a great deal of choice in the area) we booked a table for 8.00pm. Only residents get a 7.30 slot we were told.When we returned the proprietor was no more charming than on our previous encounter, but the 1970s interior, and excellent seafood menu made for a surprisingly enjoyable and memorable evening.

Our two breakfasts and dinners were very good, in this very tired establishment. The serving staff were excellent.At dinner, the meals were simply prepared and presented and were very filling. It was just a pity about the eyesores outside on the property.

Sorry to be writing this but we have not had such an awful food experience at this price in a long while - the place itself is drab and dated (umbrella plant and dried grasses as "decor" in the dining room, plastic bound menus falling to bits - you get the picture) and pretentious - you get asked to sit on plastic sofas in the cramped little lounge while your order is taken and prepared. There was a long list of fish under "catch of the day" on the blackboard but the young man taking our order couldn't confirm whether the fish was freshly caught - or much else.... we asked how the scallops were cooked and were told "you get about 6 or 7". Sweet but useless. The food was anything but sweet - rubbery mushrooms in cheese, and gloopy crab cakes, followed by scallops (7 of them) drowned in white wine and onion sauce (!) and a soggy selection of mixed veg on the side. Monkfish tails were in soggy batter. The wine list was dull (on laminated card provided by the importer) with only the house wine available by the glass. We should have trusted our instincts and left before we got out of the car - the fact is that in Uist there's nowhere else to go, but even so we wish we had. Sorry, but this was not what we are used to for over £60 - hopefully others have a different experience.

We did not stay at the Orasay Inn but had the pleasure of enjoying two dinners at the restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, very generous portions and to our delight the menu takes full advantage of the wonderful local seafood. We had many delicious options to choose from and it was hard to decide!!!

We had two meals in the restaurant and each of them were excellent.The scallops are fabulous as is the lobster.On our second visit we had fillet steak which is from local herds and the veg is also grown locally.The service was first class and the stunning view from the dinning room made everything perfect.Good food expertly cooked.Highly recommended.

Having read all the 'rave' reviews about the food we were looking forward to a nice meal. If what you are looking for is generous portions, plenty of choice and a good selection of fish and other seafood then you won't be disappointed.However, based on other reviewers' comments the experience and food fell short of our expectations. At best this was average food and rather expensive for that.Whether we caught the restaurant in an 'off' night we don't know. Therefore if you go you pay your money and you take your chance!

We went with high hopes and in general were a little disappointed. Reception was friendly and welcoming and we were given a table with a wonderful view. Service was good if at times perhaps a little quick. Starter of vegetable and shellfish soup was good as was the crab salad.Main course of scallops in a grey gooey mush containing onion and mushroom with admittedly plenty of scallops was awful. I suspect it had been reheated in the microwave so that the scallops were well overdone and tough. Are the scallops kept in a deepfreeze before cooking rather than fresh? The vegetables however were well cooked and varied.At the prices I would hesitate to return and would certainly not have the scallops as served.

Had to take a taxi from our B & B on Lionacleit but it was worth it. Menu changes daily according to different catches !! Seafood platter for 2 as starter, including fresh scallops, followed by roast cod on bubble & squeak with a dill & lemon sauce . Heaven !! You must book , not to be disappointed !

The menu here is huge, they cater for almost every taste and everything looks delicious. Try the venison casserole, and the full breakfast in the morning !

There are 2 menus to chose from - a la carte and board. Unfortunately the a la carte was so tempting I've never managed to sample the slightly simpler (but equally enticing) fare from the board during my 3 night stay. I sampled the duck, seafood and steak and all were cooked as requested and presented with plentiful side dishes. I'd particularly recommend the Surf and Turf - fillet steak with scallop and prawn in a lovely sauce. Each evening the accompanying roasted root vegetables were fantastic - particularly enjoyable at this time of year. It's going to be difficult returning home now to my own (not bad) cooking. Thoroughly recommend the Orasay for a good meal out.

This was our experience. We heard mostly great things about this restaurant so we made it a point to have lunch here before our time was up on South Uist. There was only one car out in front so we thought the chances of it being open for lunch were slim. A dishevelled man came rushing out of a side door asking us if we have booked a table, to which I replied that I didn't and he went on to say that normally people book here for lunch and dinner. But he escorted us in to the waiting area and asked us to sit while he went to see if this woman who would open for lunch. What immediately assailed our senses was the sour stench of unwashed humans, mingled with old food smells. We were desperate to leave without making a big fuss but he quickly drove off to contact the woman in charge of lunch, which left us no chance to get away without being rude. When he got back, he went immediately into the kitchen, we followed, knocking on the door and telling him that if it was too much trouble we'll just come back another time, to which he replied that he just turned on the kitchen cooker. He left us no option or opening for a quick getaway, we were stuck there for lunch. We found a table for two set up in what would have been a nice spot for dining if it wasn't also filled with leftover furniture stacked up around the room. We tried to ignore the peeling wallpaper in the corner and the junky area viewed out the window of the house next door. The smell wasn't as stong in the dining area but it still lingered there. Finally the woman who would be serving us, burst into the room and introduced herself. She was bright and cheery so that immediately made us feel a little more relaxed. I just wanted a token amount of food to hurry through this experience so I ordered the crab cakes appetizer and my husband ordered Chicken Supreme which he thought very nice. The crab cakes were tasty though with a cold centre. What was off-putting though was when she served us, her belly was exposed, which wasn't a pretty sight. I felt rather shocked by the whole negative experience but after the next day's meal out on South Uist, I realized that was probably the best it gets. Homecooking only it is for me if I'm ever back for a visit to these isles.

It was nice to be rememberd from our visits last year, when we had a pleasant discussion with La Patronne after dinner. The food was excellent, as usual,and the service was quick once we had ordered. We shall definitely be back again next year! Having had experience of owning a similar kind of establishmentr ,if smaller, we understand the problems they face and think they are doing a magnificent job.

No welcome, no aplogy for earlier mistake over booking, mediocre food served in cold serving dishes and on cold plates.

We stayed in the Orasay Inn and also had a meal there. The restaurant/dining room is very elegantely done up and the views over the landscape of South Uist are lovely. To me it seemed that the waiting staff were in training or something because they went out of their way to give excellent service "by the book". We enjoyed out meal very much.

Food was good and staff were friendly but the restaurant was in a state of chaos due to major renovations. Finding the loo was a challenge!

We were privileged to stay at the hotel and eat in the excellent restaurant.Local produce immaculately cooked and served made this a memorable place to visit.

Undergoing serious renovations when we popped by but very happy to provide an exellent lunch

We stopped and asked for lunch and they were happy to accommodate us. several other couples arrived later and were also accepted. They weren't officially open for lunch but were pleased to oblige. Lunch was good and we are happy to recommend to other travellers

Good food, varied menu for price and choice and excellent value and superb views from the dining room.