Seafood Cabin in Argyll & Bute

We sailed to Skipness Bay, anchored and took the dinghy to the beach. The short walk to the cabin took us past the smokehouse where there is a shop. The weather was unseasonably warm so we dined alfresco. The seafood platter for two arrived fairly quickly after ordering and it was fantastic! Langoustines, gravlax, crab, hot smoked salmon, mussels and a side of bread washed down with an Arran beer and a small Sancerre. Can’t recommend this place highly enough, a real gem in the Scottish food crown.

We've wanted to return here since we first visited 10 years ago. Wow, hasn't it changed! I had memories of a few outside tables and being reliant on the weather. Now there's a purpose built dining area (still has a little way to go, especially with the heating!) and table service. What hasn't changed is the warmth of the welcome and the quality of the food - just lovely. Had the seafood platter for 2, what a feast. 6 hours later it resulted in a very small snack tea. A destination place, but one we'll travel to again.

Delicious food, appallingly bad access road (on which some of the profits should be spent, indifferent (although very busy) service.

As ever, the food made the walk from the ferry well worth the effort. Great food, friendly staff, excellent service, and views to die for.

We had heard great things and because we love seafood it was a definite place for us to visit. The setting of Skipness Seafood Cabin is in the grounds of the estate and in very close proximity to the castle with marvellous views over to Arran. The journey from Campbeltown over to Skipness was so picturesque and we took in many breathtaking views. We arrived just before midday and sat at a seat inside, although there is an option to sit outside and look over to Arran, we sat inside but on a warm day I should imagine it is just wonderful to be sat outside with good food, drink, views and company. The drinks and food were served promptly and we were not disappointed, it was utterly delicious and so very, very fresh. I could have chosen a variety of things from the menu but we selected the seafood platter for two and our daughter had a homemade fish finger sandwich. You will be able you see the pure quality and freshness of the food from the photo provided. The staff were attentive, polite and accommodating. We will definitely return and would highly recommend to seafood and sea view lovers alike.

Went for lunch Sunday 3 weeks ago. Been thinking about whether, as a local, I should review this but it wasn’t a good experience. Arrived at 1.30. Busy but several tables free. We tried to order but was told they were having a 10 minute break in ordering. So ordered and paid at 1.45. During the 1hr30min wait we chatted to another couple. They asked when we ordered and we compared notes. Eventually they had to leave before their food came and they told the staff. As they were leaving the owner ran towards them and shouted loudly ‘you haven’t paid for your drinks’. They stopped and explained that they had…you can’t get drinks or food without paying. She then said ‘well you were told about the delay’ and they said they haven’t been. (We weren’t told about the delay). It was an embarrassing incident in full view of everyone. You can’t treat customers like that. Anyway they served at 3.15. The food was ok, average. The seafood isn’t really any better than you can get in most other shops and restaurants. The salmon and crab roles were ok but not special; the scallops were expensive, 3 with a tiny salad for £15 I think. And no special cooking, the server said they are cooked in ‘scallop powder’. The bread, extra charge, appears to be the part baked stuff you can get in any supermarket. Sad been there 3 times but that’s the last.

We've visited the cabin for years now in the summer and I absolutely love how little it's changed. The food is fresh, delicious and unpretentious, eaten at picnic tables with tremendous views over to Arran. We travel with our young son, who is autistic and loves seafood - the friendly, relaxed staff here put other bigger restaurants to shame with their no-fuss understanding and compassion. It's the little things, like serving us a wee bit quicker to help him manage waiting, and spotting if we need help. So much appreciated.

Called in here for lunch on Sunday, arrived about 11;45am and there were plenty of customers already eating and choosing their meals, I opted for the seafood platter, what I received can only be described as pathetic, 4 very small amounts of salmon in various states of cure as in a teaspoon full of each, 2 very small langustines, these should really have been left in the sea for another couple of years at least, a very small raw oyster, a teaspoon full of crab meat, 2 lettuce leaves, some red onion rings and a couple of slices of cucumber and that was it, bread to help fill you up was extra, it wasn't cheap, the coffee was decent, I ordered a seafood platter and got a child's meal deal instead, I have eaten here many times over the last 20 years but this was the last time.

Dear lord, what a find! Out on a random drive while on holiday just taking in the scenery. Girlfriend saw the sign and we've never whizzed around a corner so fast! 🤣 Perfect sunny day, amazing seafood platter (great price too). Lots of picnic tables so ended up chatting to fellow diners while we stuffed ourselves. Then a wander around the grounds, took a peek at the Smoke House. Well worth a cheeky lunchtime diversion!

The freshess of seafood, the skollops were so delicious and fresh loved em .Tried the smokehouse as well ,the nicest smoked salmon anywhere I've had as well as the salmon pate , well worth off the beaten track .delicious.

Top!! Mix di salmone scozzese da urlo. Posto bellissimo spiaggia e natura a 2 passi! Siamo capitati qui quasi per caso essendosi guastato il traghetto per Islay. Ma questa gita con relativo pranzo ci ha davvero conquistato . Prezzi non bassi ma corretti per la qualità del cibo!

We went twice during our visit to Kintyre last week, we had Oysters, Langoustines, King Scallops and Gravadlax. Highly recommend everything.

Visited on a beautiful sunny day so outside dining at the picnic bench, fab views to Arran and Skipness Castle. Scallops in garlic butter were delish with fresh salad and breads! A hidden gem, only negative not much menu choice for kids.

Well, if you ever happen to be coming off the Kintyre Caledonian Macbraynes ferry from Lochranza on the Isle of Arran (I know I know, but still), instead of turning left and heading across the hills back to Tarbert, TURN RIGHT and follow the little road along the front of Loch Fyne towards "Skipness Castle". Only it is not the lovely gnarly old ramparts that you are looking for but the seafood cabin in the grounds outside! To hell with history for a moment, get your teeth into those fresh mussels. Bonnie Prince Charlie can wait, my stomach is rumbling. We were served by a nice lady with some degree of facial hair but, boy, could she cook mussels. They came in a creamy white wine sauce (kind of Scottish version of merniere) with a basket of bread and tasted like they had breathed their last little mussel breaths only minutes before. For Mr Vegan there was sadly only a Cheese bap, which he quite understandably turned down, but for those fully into sea creatures, there was a full variety of (quite pricy) little crustaceans, including king and queen scallops, which were tasty but sparse and completely overshadowed by the magnificent mussels. Delicious. The clincher, however, is the view from your picnic style table, a full eyeful of the loch as it flows between Kintyre and Arran, with the light fading over verdant fields and our hearts melting along with the last light of the day. Wash down with a good (but pricy) bottle of cold Sancerre and wonder why you live in the middle of a city when this kind of thing is on offer. Highly recommend. Go there immediately. (Castle optional)

Great restaurant with excellent location and great food quality. Only criticism would be the staff could be a bit more engaging ! It wasn’t so busy at beginning of service to expect Smile or light conversation Would have been the icing on the cake 😀

Amazing as always. Once you fined this place you will always remember it. The king scallops in particular were awesome. Great service. Quality food. Friendly staff. Few places on Kintyre as good.

Very special place, surrounded by incredible views of Skipness Beach, Castle and The Isle of Arran. Lovely service and superb food. We all loved it here. Don't miss the smokehouse shop behind the castle too.

Just beyond the Lochranza to Claonaig ferry down a single track road but well worth the journey. Tables outside with Skipness Castle and a view of Arran. There is some covered seating inside but as the weather was nice we opted for outside. I had the seafood platter which was delicious. Poached,cold and hot smoked salmon, gravalax ,2oysters,2 langoustine and a bowl of mussels. The mussels were hot in a delicious sauce. Everything was perfect with a lovely selection of dressings ( especially the mustard dressing put on the gravalax). The bread was fresh and soaked up the juices. A lovely rustic way to have fresh seafood and not outlandishly priced for what we had.

We love this place and always make it a “must” stop on our annual five ferries tour. We have been coming for around 25 years. The seafood especially the oyster was lovely and as usual the views and atmosphere were tremendous. Only one small gripe the quantity on the seafood platter seems to have shrunk and some of it replaced with a not too wonderful salad. I will be back and hope the platter can be restored to past glory.

Great location and excellent food. Nearby castle is interesting as are scenic views. Surprisingly crowded for Sunday lunch

I question if this is local sea food , its hard to tell , most of the food seemed to be getting delivered by a well known catering company, I was very disappointed. The salads were one of the worst I have EVER had , I was so disappointed.

Not a seafood eater, but the salmon was lovely. Went for a family dinner. Sat in door as it started raining. Lovely views at the old castle and views on to the sea price was good.

Seafood cabin with stunning views , rustic charm ,friendly staff and superb seafood Langoustine sauce is family recipe and a definite must try Glass of wine kintyre in summer pretty perfect

Maybe I am very hard to please but with the reputation this place has I was expecting more. My salad was basically a very simple side salad spread over a plate with a dollop of tuna mayo on the middle. Underwhelming and very over priced at £10. Won’t bother going back.

Absolutely brilliant Beautiful setting and delicious seafood. We both had crab roll and a plate of langoustines. Service amazing. Very clean. Lovely setting. No wonder it’s so busy!!

Best seafood experience! We had the seafood platter for two along with a glass of the Pinot Grigio. The food was beautiful and the staff are friendly and attentive. Also, the views across to Arran are stunning.

Lunch with friends on a nice warm day. Lovely food and great location and relaxed service. Hot smoked salmon salad- superb. Washed down with an Arran Blonde. Great way to spend your birthday.

Beautiful views and divine food for a reasonable price. Relaxing, chilled atmosphere - simply a must for anyone within the area.

Went for our daughters 40th birthday and it was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble Everyone loved it

We launched our afternoon in Skipness with a delightful lunch at the Seafood Cabin. The atmosphere is casual, mainly outdoor space, with some under cover, and making great use of the location overlooking the castle and the sea. The food was delicious, and the staff...

This place is such a treat. Really good value seafood with amazing views of Arran. Good value as well. Nice and casual. You just grab an outside table then go and order at the counter. We had 2 seafood platters for 2 between 4 of...

Passed into Skipness while on a motorbike trip to Kintyre and ordered the Seafood platter, service was great, seafood delicious and alfresco dining in a spectacular location.

Fortunately, the weather was great and we were seated outside. We had scallops, mussels and wine so, all in all, we had a great lunch.

We’ve been going for years - the mussels and seafood platter are delicious and the views are insane 🥰

If you last had a salad in the early 1980s, you might love this place, but in 2022, you don't expect to get iceberg lettuce, 4 slices of tomato, 3 slices of raw pepper, half a boiled egg and three olives and be charged £12....

We come to Kintyre most years and always come back here. Everyone I've. recommended it to seem to love it too. Food as fresh as fresh could be in amazing surroundings. Service always friendly and efficient. Slightly quirky - some might say eccentric!!- bur whether...

Fantastic food. I’ll say it again. FANTASTIC FOOD. Off the beaten track - which makes it special already. Rustic. Artisan. Local. Yummy Yummy Yummy. Not many place dedicated fishies and foodies and sea foodies will sit outdoors in the drizzle just to eat this great...

Lovely people and excellent food and drink with a laid back atmosphere! Very good value! With an amazing back drop to boot!!

Fabulous food and views across to the Isle of Arran. This place is worth the trip. I had the £18 seafood platter. The gravadlax was especially good - melt in the mouth succulent. Staff were friendly and loos were clean. The one downside was allowing...

We cycle here from the ferry terminal a few miles away as an end point to a morning cycle before returning to Arran for the afternoon and another long cycle. I would love the Cabin to offer simple sandwiches for those with a smaller appetite...

We have been coming here every year for the past 12 years except for lock-down. While the food is always freshly prepared, the prices have gone up quite considerably and the portion sizes have gone down. We ordered a bowl of main course mussels for...

Dropped by after visiting the castle on our way from Carradale to Tarbert for the ferry, even though we had only had breakfast a couple of hours previously. Seemed rude not to, as we had heard how good the seafood was! And it was! A...

On a sunny day the outdoor picnic benches provide a front row seat to a stunning view over hills and loch, with an old kirk nearby and a ruined fortress to explore. The menu is simple but delicious, with fresh seafood. The salmon is plentiful...

The food here is fantastic. Fresh simple high quality seafood dishes. The staff are lovely and the location is superb too with great views - and a castle adjacent to visit.

Als je de weg verlaat en via de oprit van het oude kasteel richting de Cabin rijdt denk je dat...

We drove 1.5 hrs to visit the Seafood Cabin on a recommendation. The views across to Arran are stunning and the setting is gorgeous, but the food was not all we hoped for. There were no scallops available on the day - sad but unavoidable....

This whole area is my favourite part of kintyre and we always enjoy a stop at this picturesque cabin for lunch. I’m not a massive seafood fan but if you are I daresay you’ll love this place even more than I. Definitely for a dry...

Lovely sea food. Not many choices if you don't like sea food, but there is normal cake. Can get very busy.

This is the first time I have been to the Seafood Cabin despite living in Kintyre for many years. The journey there was lovely although there are some narrow parts on the single track road where we had to breathe in to get past! The...

Yesterday my friend and I visited Skipness for a late lunch. We chose the seafood platter for 2 with crusty bread and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. A couple of juicy oysters, langoustines, white and brown crab meat, several types of salmon and a bowl...

A four year wait to get back here and all was amazing as the I remembered from the last visit. My only complaint is the use of farmed salmon… but wild unfortunately isn’t available on a mass sustainable scale and the way the world and...

The annual trip over from our Arran holiday n yet again another first rate meal! The seafood platter is delicious n allows you to taste everything seafood the area has to offer!! We will definitely come back next year but that's a given 😋

It was November when we stumbled upon it around the corner from Skipness Castle which we were visiting. Although it was not open for eat-in because it was out of season, the takeout food was delicious. There were savory and sweet items available as well...

Friend recommended. Seized the day for lunch while sun shining on a peninsula touring Tuesday. Service, setting and food and drink all great. A memory to cling to.

What a lovely setting with a backdrop of skipness castle and skipness abbey and distant views of the Loch most of the tables are outside in the open air with a few under a roof being Sunday and sunny a wait for a table could...

Our thanks to the lovely people at Skipness Seafood Cabin for a wonderful late late lunch. A warm welcome and tempting menu - it was easy to find a selection of terrific local seafood. Well presented and a stunning view across Kilbrannan Sound to Arran,...

Great seafood, in a stunning location. Bit of a wait but not really an issue. Worth seeking out if you’re on the Kintyre peninsula

Absolutely perfect location and food to match. If you like fresh well prepared seafood, it's a must on your trip. Staff helpful, wildlife entertaining and dog friendly AND ... Make sure you visit SMOKEHOUSE! Amazing smells and amazing food

We love it here! Not been for a few years as we have not holidayed in Kintyre of late, but The Cabin is as good as ever. Super food and a dramatic setting. Will not be so long till our next visit......

Good seafood platter. The cream sauce for the mussels was really good. There was no oysters on the day we were there. Recommend if you are in the area.

This was well worth the 8 mile drive out a single track road. First time I have had langoustines with my morning coffee. Only outside seating but they are building a large covered area for next year. Seafood fantastic

The crab roll was ok, not much crab and no choice given of white or brown roll……good job I like brown. I appreciate that the salad was only a garnish but one lettuce leaf looked sad along with a few cucumber slices and a lump...

Nice food for seafood fans. Informal and a good number of outdoor tables. Very pleasant on a nice day. The chickens roam freely and are likely to befriend you. Great views of Arran.

We headed over specially to have food here on the last day of our holidays and were not disappointed - food and staff were amazing. Beautiful location, bonus of being able to stop in at the fantastic smokehouse next door. Will put it on our...

We stumbled across the Seafood Cabin while exploring the area and stopped for an afternoon cuppa and a slice of cake, while enviously watching the seafood platters go by! We returned the following day for dinner (it's open until 7pm). We had langoustines and a...

We visited Skipness castle and discovered this restaurant next to it. It was well visited which is good sign and they offered good choice of food.

Fantastic value for money Seafood in a great setting. We spent a few hours here filling ourselves up with Fresh oysters, mussels and crab and really could have stayed all day. There’s lots of really interesting walks nearby and a wee trip round the castle...

Superb fresh Scottish seafood in a wonderful location overlooking Arran and in the shadow of the ruins of Skipness Castle. Even though it is out of the way, it is certainly well worth the journey. Service was efficient and friendly too.

We enjoyed a well presented and filling meal. I don't eat seafood, but was able to have a cheese salad while the rest of the family ate seafood platters. The seating is outdoors, currently, but a shelter is being built. There is the ruin of...

From almost anywhere, Skipness is a bit a traipse to get to. We drove two hours today, to make our pilgrimage and were immensely disappointed. It was very busy, but we can’t blame anyone for that, after having waited an excessive amount of time to...

The food although nice was definitely not up to the standard as far as volume and value for money the wife had a hot smoked salmon salad with the smallest piece of salmon ,a piece twice the size of the same skipness produce £7.00 in...

Brilliant visit on Sunday. Crab and hot smoked salmon were fresh, delicious and very enjoyable. Kipper on the side was a treat. Kids enjoyed fish finger rolls. A bit of a wait for lunch but a beautiful setting to sit around in looking across to...

Really worth a visit, especially on a sunny day, the food is excellent and you can eat it looking across the sea to the mountains of Arran! Perfect!

We happened upon this place by accident while out walking. I was delighted with the setting and the food. I had the seafood platter for one and although it was a bit heavy on the Salmon it was very good. My wife is vegetarian so...

If you want somewhere out of the way with great seafood this is the place. We've stayed in Airbnb for a few days and eaten at the cabin a few times. Lucky with the weather helps. Great team led by Sophie and terrific seafood. Superb...

The food was amazing, service was very welcoming, and the setting of the cabin is utterly stunning. We were a party of 6 without a prior booking but were able to find a table ok - there are tons of benches outside. I would love...

Delicious seafood and a stunning view of Skipness castle and the Isle of Arran. We sat outside which was lovely and ordered the seafood platter for 2. Everything was really well cooked and delicious! The staff were very friendly and the service was great.

Cannot understand why they are closed on a Saturday potentially the busiest day of the week. With such a short season this makes no sense.

My wife told me she had found a seafood cabin on Kintyre where we might be able stop off for some lunch on our way to Saddell. I was not expecting this! I was expecting a little roadside shack, not a beautiful outdoor seating area...

Great to be back at the seafood cabin Friday evening, stunning views , queenies langoustines house Sauvignon pretty close to a perfect way to end the week

We had a lovely seafood platter here. It was a bit on the small side and bread had to be bought separately. I wouldn't mind paying for bread, but these cheap buns are a massive letdown and make no sense to be served with such...

Parked at Arran ferry terminal and walked in the pretty shore road as always to the cabin. Lovely day which helps as outside eating at benches. Lovely crab rolls and nice orange cake for lunch though nice seafood selection on offer. Very popular eatery as...

We called in spur of the moment about 4pm which turned out great as the lunch time rush was all but finished. One of our mates took some convincing, however tried mussels for the first time - and now he's hooked! The service was great,...

We were here to look around Skipness castle and didn’t have high hopes of it being open or even free to sit and eat. Pleasantly surprised it was both...! Kids enjoyed their fish finger baguettes and the seafood platter and scallops were fresh and tasty....

My wife and I had a late lunch at the Seafood Cabin on a Sunday afternoon and we loved the experience. The location is great and the outdoor dining area is very safely spaced out. The staff were all great and we felt very safe...

We were exploring the local area near to where we were staying and had read about this place online. The drive to it is very picturesque and the outside setting on a warm sunny afternoon was perfect. We plumped for a piece of cake and a cold drink which was delivered to ur table. Other seafood at other tables looked amazing too. We went for a walk afterwards to work off the cake and really enjoyed ourselves

The crab roll was delicious and side salads fresh. Unfortunately the queenies were burnt so chewy and the langoustines with no implements were difficult to crack open. Enjoyed the wine! The view of Arran is stunning and the farm animals all around were a nice discussion point. The drive to the Cabin is also very scenic. (Have done this early morning and the mist over Arran is spectacular.)

I always make the trip over to Skipness for the Seafood Cabin whenever I’m on Arran. Best seafood for miles, only downside is you need to make sure you go on a sunny warm day. It’s pretty miserable when it’s cold and windy, even when you’re sat inside. Their inside seating area isn’t very large or warm.

Very nice and clean . Charming young waitresses. Fresh everything. A dog that needed some tic and some rather intrusive hens.

What a stunning location with glorious views. We were blessed with good weather and the food was sublime too!

This is a destination seafood cabin and so so worth the drive. The food is fresh and delicious, with reasonable prices. It’s in a wonderful location, next to a castle, with views of Arran and friendly chickens who come to say hello. I had the crab sandwich and the mussels, while my fiancé ordered a fish finger sandwich and scallops. All were wonderful and we are going back tomorrow! Would wholeheartedly recommend this place.

We have frequented Skipness Seafood Cabin many times and we have never been disappointed. The food is just simply delicious and all freshly cooked using locally sourced seafood. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is always relaxed and tranquil. The only draw back is that there are only two tables that have a covered tent and two tables that's sheltered in case of rain or storm, as they only offer outdoor seatings. But that shouldn't stop you from going as the food is so worth it!

Lovely setting but expectations were higher following earlier reviews. We sat and waited and waited and an hour later the food arrived. Seafood platter was OK, some bits like gravalax were very good others, like languostine were poor. King Scallops, 4 in a ramekin swimming in cream with a 1970s iceberg salad just not that good. shame, a, wasted opportunity and past glories being wrested upon I fear

the location, the drive to the location, the walk, the surroundings, Hector the calf... But the seafood... the relaxed atmosphere, the staff and the seafood, oh the seafood.... we will be back

'Go to Skipness seafood cabin, it's nice', said the owner of our holiday cottage. I had words with him when I got back. Nice? Nice? It's not nice. It's only incredibly stunning. If you visit only one seafood eatery in Scotland this year, make it this one. It's through the village of Skipness and in the car park of the house beside Skipness Castle. It serves the freshest, tastiest seafood to a dining room the likes of which I challenge Tripadvisor contributors to match. That dining room is outside on the waterfront with a backdrop of majestic mountains and Skipness Castle. We had to wait over an hour for food, but we would have waited two or even three. There's no reason to worry about time when you have a breathtaking view the likes of which this place offers. My wife and I went for the shared seafood platter with drinks and bread - lots of bread. The platter contained smoked salmon, gravadlax, crab, scallops, oysters, mussels, salad, accompaniments and sauces - you get the picture. We had coffee and cake afterwards as we sat and enjoyed the atmosphere of a packed outdoor eating area. I'm not sure how some on here could find fault with this place. It is absolutely one of the most beautiful spots on Earth, serving gorgeous, gorgeous food. The staff work hard and are friendly to the nth degree. I went to pay the bill and discovered they were operating the 'Eat out to help out' initiative. They hadn't flagged this up beforehand. I would gladly have paid full price as there can be no argument with the quality of food, service or cost. As I said earlier, if there is one seafood cabin to visit in Scotland, it's this one. We will definitely visit again - hopefully before this trip ends - but if not, then next year.

Great venue and very popular for travelling foodies - all random furniture and plates etc very contemporary. Fantastic location overlooking bay and extension of large house.Great value for tea and cake and worth visit for that alone. Seafood was impressive but expensive for what it was and not too filling.Go for tea and cake!

This is an absolute hidden gem of a place! I had done some research before our trip and decided we definitely needed to go here. Only 25 minute scenic drive from Tarbert and the most wonderful setting with views of Skipness Castle as well as the waterfront. We shared a plate of oysters (6) and each had a fish finger roll. It was so fresh and delicious and so reasonably priced too. Highly recommend for seafood fans!

We (2 of us) had a wonderful experience today. Staff could not have been more helpful and the food was first class.

Our first time back post covid. We both felt completely comfortable with eating al fresco on a lovely sunny day. Tables were well spaced and ordering/service of the food was properly organised. We arrived early in view of the website warning that service would be slower but were pleasantly surprised that things were leisurely but not slow. Waiting staff did a great job putting out extra tables later and cleaning used tables to keep the queue moving.The seafood platter was excellent as always as was the plate of langoustines. Prices have hardly moved since we started coming here 5 or 6 years ago. An icemaking machine would not go amiss but everything else was first rate.

Great place in an amazing location with really friendly and helpful staff. The seafood platters were stunning and nice wine