Sumburgh Hotel Restaurant in Shetland Islands

We came ashore off the Jewel of the Seas and the captain onboard had said that we must try fish and chips in Shetlands and there were several good ones. So we selected here. There was a staff member female about 20 and she was rude to customers and a male in his late 50/60s who was maybe the owner and he screamed at people not to stand in the doorway and it was belting with rain. Coming from Australia we were shocked at how greasy it was as well as the demeaned of the staff who seemed overwhelmed - whereas they should have been happy and grateful for such a thriving business opportunity. My advise is sell and chase your dreams elsewhere.

Our group visited here for a pre-arranged part service/part buffet snack lunch during our tour of Southern Shetland. The buffet had a good range of choices. The restaurant was very busy with a number of large groups, and although the service was friendly and pleasant, it was very rushed, probably due to the numbers involved. The ambiance/environment was very pleasant, and the service would probably have been more relaxed with less pressure.

We had a lovely meal at this busy restaurant. The staff were great despite being so busy. The menu was full and varied, catering for wide tastes. The price was reasonable too. Highly recommended.

Went for dinner and were very pleased we did. Tasty food in spacious dining room. Meals were delicious and the staff were attentive and friendly. Views overlooking the beach and lighthouse were spellbinding. Food is reasonably priced. Aways enjoy eating here.

Food was good and the staff friendly. We had sandwiches which were served with crisps and a side salad. The latte was a proper latte, not too strong. Went back a second time when we were that way again. Toilets clean.

Great choice at the breakfast buffet and efficient and friendly service at dinner time. The choice was perfect and the food was good when it arrived - and the plates were not overloaded; just enough and of good quality. A great dining experience.

The staff were lovely at the Hotel and couldn’t help us more. They talked us through local beers, gins and the wine on offer and although it was very busy they were welcoming and friendly. We had a nice tomato soup and a tasty lasagna which warmed us up after a couple of hours watching Puffins up the road. If you want a reliable meal, with nice views over the sea and a nice atmosphere this is a great place to go.

We stopped here for a meal after visiting Sumburgh lighthouse. The food was good. We both had a roast dinner. I had lamb and it was cooked well. The only thing I would say is I prefer my roast potatoes more crispy. For dessert, we both had apple crumble with custard and it was excellent. Service was really good. Would recommend!

This place was excellent - friendly and efficient service, and superb local food. Get the mussels if you can - large and beautifully sweet. The chef clearly treats the local produce with respect, and the dishes are delicious.

Thank you for a very tasty and delicious dinner that 4 of us enjoyed this evening. Presentation was also lovely, as well as the friendly service. I had the butternut squash risotto with a chicken caeser salad on the side, could eat it all over again right now! Booking recommended.

Great food and friendly accommodating staff. Reasonably priced. Fast service and great views from the well positioned restaurant overlooking the bay , West Voe and the lighthouse. Always a good evening dining here.

Ate here three times on holiday last year, even though it's out of the way at the southern tip of the island. The dining room is spacious and airy, with sea views out of the windows, the menu varied from day to day, there was always something I fancied, and it was always good.

I've had lunch here on all my previous trips, but missed out this time because they were only feeding hotel residents due to the lockdowns. Very sad to miss it, because the food really is quite good. Hope to be back next year!

Menu had some changes to it daily and suited all tastes whether you eat meat/fish/vegetarian. I found after 2 courses I was full but there was also a desert menu available for those with a large appetite. Reasonably priced.

We ate at the hotel restaurant as part of our stay at the hotel. The food was always delicious both at dinner & breakfast. The staff are lovely; very friendly & helpful, and they diligently ensured my food was gluten free. They also accommodated our fussy children with no problems, even going out of their way to find a previous day's dessert for our youngest who didn't choose it on the day & regretted it all the following day until they found some for her! Brilliant food & service, thank you.

A varied menu with a great selection. All served by professional staff. The decor in the restaurant was very pleasing Can’t fault them on anything

Good range on the menu well cooked and very helpful staff. I dined here 3 separate evenings and the food was good.

After seeing the Jarlshof Archeological site. Very nice restaurant and nice service. We had 24 people in the group, so they got us in and out in a reasonable amount of time. I had the cold cut platter and fresh fruit for desert. The meal was good. Nothing spectacular, but well done and the service was fine. It is very conveniently located next to the Jarlshof site. So even if you do not eat here, you can drop in for a coffee, tea or your favorite adult beverage. It is about 20 miles from Lerwick so be careful on those adult beverages.

It is always wonderful to find that gem in rough. I cannot comment on the accommodation but can on the dinner table. Finding a place that serves such good food on the southern tip of the Shetlands is unexpected but it was so good we went back again before we left the area. The welcome was warm, the service was great and the food was just good. Getting there you also have the experience of crossing what must be one of the few level crossings on an airport runway that exist in the world and if you like collection curiosities as you travel this is one for the books / albums.

We went to look round Jarlshof historical site. Visitors are very kindly allowed to use the hotel loos. A good plan though because once inside it’s too tempting too leave without having anything to eat or drink.It’s a beautiful restaurant and we sat at a table by the window enjoying the stunning view while we shared a sandwich and a pot of tea. The atmosphere was very relaxed and friendly and the staff were great to chat to.

Just the place to go for a warming bowl of soup when you have just been nearly blown out to sea whilst doing the tour of Jarlshof next door! Lovely service and good food.

Our tour took us to this remote area to see the sights of early inhabitants. This was a nice restaurant and we really enjoyed the pancakes. They had plenty of restroom space too.

Stopped off at the Sumburgh Hotel for lunch en-route to the airport. The restaurant was quite busy but managed to get a seat no bother. The menu was varied and the food was excellent - really really good. Special mention to the two waitresses who were kept busy but were polite and attentive to everybody in the restaurant - fantastic service.

The hotel is quite dated and I wouldn’t have picked to eat here but we stopped for lunch while on a tour. I had broccoli and Stilton soup and chips. The soup was quite good, the chips ok. My husband’s smoked fish and potatoes was also ok.

Dreadful service. Waited ages to be served and on ordering tea for two was presented red with pot of hot water and no milk. This establishment needs to up its game and cater for the tourist market.

We had three fine meals at the hotel -- lunch, dinner and breakfast. Lunch was burgers and beer -- good. Dinner was outstanding. We started wit an appetizer with different main courses, complimented with wine. We were more than satisfied. If in the area -- try it out.

We had a reasonably priced lunch here. Server struggled to take our order and the menu was not particularly imaginative but everyone in the dining room was local and the food was good. We ate in the back room by the bar. We are vegetarian and they had items for us to choose from. It is a nice old hotel and we could pay with Apple Pay. There is not much nearby and we would visit again if we were in the area.

Breakfast buffet and ordered breakfast was very good and large portions. Multiple Dinners in dining room was very good, high quality and service. I had one lunch in bar, below par, hamburger tough, service rushed.

Excellent place for lunch. Went here for Fish and Chips and was not disappointed, chips were the best I had in Shetland and the fish was excellent. Restaurant was very relaxing and staff were also excellent. The rest of their menu was also a good choice of meals.

We stayed at the Sumburgh Hotel for 5 days as part of a tour. We had breakfast, and dinner everyday and sometimes lunch.

While we do not generally eat much for lunch, generally it is soup and a roll, we were able to see what other people were having as well as ourselves. All the food that was served looked appetising and were what one expects from a country Pub. our soup was delicious and filled all the crevices inside us. the service by the staff, both before our visit to the site and afterwards was friendly and efficient

Had a lovely lunch here and would have rated it higher but had to ask for our orders to be taken when the waitress seemed more interested in clearing tables which was rather frustrating.

Nice Hotel. If a bit old fashioned Warm welcome Nice place for a coffee or a snack Very handy if visiting Jarlshof

Haven't eaten here in about 20 years, but went for Sunday lunch - 4 adults, 2 children. Service was slowish, mainly because they were so busy - they apologised off their own back, we didn't complain. It was intended to be a relaxed Sunday lunch anyway!

Another great meal in the hotel last month. The food was cooked to perfection and service did not take long. The staff was polite and helpful and good to talk with. Highly recommended!

Front the ocean this restaurant will let you forget the present and the future because you’ll think to be in the old Scotland with ebony, carpets, lights and atmosphere that is forgotten today.

We went on a weekday evening for food. Excellent service, really good food which was well cooked and presented and reasonably priced . Will certainly be going again.

Restaurant clean and well organised. Food well priced, well prepared, well presented and delicious. Staff charming, knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended

We had dinner at the Sumburgh hotel restaurant while staying locally in a böd. The food was excellent, fresh,local ingredients well prepared and presented, portions perfectly judged. The lamb shank was melt-in-the-mouth delicious, and the mussels done in a flavourful broth. We even managed to make room for pudding, berry crumble...yummy. Service was friendly and efficient though the restaurant was busy.

While staying in the South Shetland Mainland, we had two breakfasts and one dinner at the Sumburgh Hotel Restaurant.

We had a pre booked meal for 36 people on a coach trip. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful, food and drinks were on the table within 10 mins of our arrival. Fish was very fresh and everyone enjoyed their meal. Thank you.

While on a full day trip, the Sumburgh was the site of a pre-booked reservation for our group of 8. We arrived before most people, but it quickly filled up. However, for whatever reason, our order took a long time to be taken and then entrees served at irregular times. Members of the group were good to suggest going ahead so hot items would not become cold. The food was good but nothing especially memorable and service spotty. It is a lovely setting with plenty of parking and nice views, close to several favorite sight seeing attractions.

We were staying at the hotel so decided to give the restaurant a go. We were not disappointed; the food was delicious and the service excellent. I had the scallops which were very tasty but the little orange muscle attached to the scallop was rubbery, chewy and just not to my liking. My husband had the cold plate which he enjoyed.

Wir haben dort 2x abends gegessen, sehr freundlicher Service und leckere Gerichte. Jederzeit gern wieder!!

Slightly passed its best in appearance but good service and plentiful food. Views out to sea and large parking area.

Had lunch in the restaurant. The hotel was a bit down at the heel but the food was excellent and the service good. Nice views from the windows and loads of parking. Close to Jarlshof with access to it and parking by the hotel.

Stopped here for coffee after visiting Jarlshof. Friendly staff although s little disorganised. Close to Sumburgh lighthouse.

A nice place to have a good meeal after visiting Sumburgh lighthouse and the old Jarlshof ruins which goes back before the Viking Age. It has very friendly and charming staff and traditional good food

The reason we popped in, for both lunch and dinner was the location next to Jarlshof. We first had a nice lunch, then we went to interesting Jarlshof, before we walked to Sumburgh Head and return for dinner. Lunch was good, and dinner even better. The food was nice, but the best part was the service, both for lunch and dinner. I like it when the staff make an effort to get everbody a seating, and are attentive even if it´s busy,

Let me start this by saying, I usually do not write bad reviews. And I hesitate to do so even now, however we experienced such poor hospitality, I don't think I can let it go without saying something. At the end of January, friends and I visited Jarlshof which is located right near the Sumburgh Hotel. It was raining, cold and windy. After taking in the sights, we hoped to grab some lunch at the Sumburgh Hotel Lounge. Unfortunately, it was after two and lunch service had finished. This is when we encountered the only rude person we met during our entire visit to the Shetland Islands. The good news for the Shetland Island folks is this person was not a local. She had an accent, maybe Italian. She briskly told us lunch was over at 2 pm. Although it was only five after two, we said we understood this but asked if there wasn't anything at all, maybe even some crisps or bar snacks we could have. She seemed very annoyed and said, "all we have it soup". A warm bowl of soup sounded great to us. Then, rather than seating us in the warm lounge, she ushered us out to a sort of sun porch type of area, which was unheated and very drafty and cold. We asked if we could eat in the dining room and she said "no, lunch is over." But other folks were still seated inside and more came in a took seats while we were shivering on the porch like unwanted step children! The barman, who was very friendly to us, seemed somewhat embarrassed by her behavior. I don't know what had happened to that woman before we showed up to put her in such a mood, but she definitely took it all out on us. We ate our soup, which was very good by the way, and left. Otherwise the hotel seemed nice. As long as you don't meet up with the rude woman, I'm sure you'll be fine.

The most delicious fish and chips I've had in ages, cooked and served by lovely, friendly people. Highly recommended!

Up on business for a couple of days and chose hotel nearest to airport. Glad I did. Room exceptionally roomy and very comfortable. The menu is exceptional particularly for fish eaters. Very diverse. The food so far has been really tasty and served by staff...

We went for tea at the Sumburgh hotel with a large group as we were dropping folk off at the airport. The service was very good - quick & attentive, with the waiter even having a joke with us. There was no quarrels about charging...

Well flavoured, well presented local food. Friendly knowledgeable and professional staff. Highly recommended

Arrived for Sunday Lunch without a reservation. Warm welcome, really helpful staff. Good choices and really good food.

We stayed at this hotel and found the dinners to be very good. I always scallops and the dish I...

My friend and I discovered this place on our Shetland adventure in March. It was an incredibly windy day so...

Aangename sfeer in het verzorgde restaurant. Heerlijk gerookte zalm gegeten. bediening was professioneel en vriendelijk.

Had just visited Jarlshof and stopped in for a delightful lunch with nice view of the sea. The staff was...

Good variety. Prices are good. Portions are big. Service is quick and staff very friendly. Food tasted very delicious. I had a macaroni and cheese with garlic bread. Sumburgh head and Jarlshof close by, as well as the Sumburgh airport.

We stopped in for Sunday lunch after a walk to the lighthouse. It was very busy and we hadn't made a booking. The staff were terrific and found us a place and went out of their way to make sure we had a nice meal. The roast lamb was good and came with plenty of potatos and veg, which gave us enough energy to then visit Jarlshof which is directly adjacent.

I had dinner here , fish & chips which I thoroughly enjoyed , good service. Comfortable restaurant. It gets busy so worth booking.

We arrived at the end of lunch service but were greeted with a smile. We were told they could only do sandwiches but as it was after 2pm we didn't mind what we got. The sandwiches were very substantial with salad and crisps. The waiting staff were very polite and friendly. The toilets were clean. Lovely view from the restaurant and my daughter loved seeing the Shetland ponies in the field at the front. It is a short walk from the carpark to the Jarlshof site.

We were there when they were very busy with a large group as well ad lots of walk ups. We were also right by were the staff were organising themselves and they were a pleasure to watch. They did a great job, no drama, customer focused, and efficient. The food was great, lots of local beer, and a great atmosphere. We're were there a few years ago on a Shetland visit and it was just the same so full credit to thrm.

Handily placed to snare visitors to the adjacent Jarlshof settlement and nearby Sumburgh Head. Food was OK but nothing to write home about. Service was overly stretched as the restaurant filled and staff seemed to have been specially trained not to catch one's eye.

The meals are delicious. The best of food beautifully plated and piping hot. Its really worth a visit. The Staff are so helpful and polite Thank you for a great service xx

Good selection on the menu. Quality was reasonable. Service was very good from Rob Fray Decor and furnishings dated - room dull, no character and charm for historic building.Walls damp and wallpaper ready to fall off.

Good food and top desserts! Very busy restaurant because people from outside are also eating here. Make a reservation!

Har inget negativt att säga. Så gott. Passa på att äta förrätt, varmrätt och efterrätt. Vinet passade perfekt till maten. Rekommenderas varmt!

This hotel is next to Jarlshof settlement providing excellent parking and a great place for coffee before or after visiting. The views from the car park are exceptional and if you have difficulty in accessing Jarlshof an overview can be made

On a trip to the south tip to Shetland mainland, we stopped over for a lunch at the Sumburgh hotel. The interior is friendly and clean, although slightly dated. The dining room faces the sea (and a parking space). On this Sunday, the only meat choices, no fish on the menu. We had lamb and pork, both were slightly tough and leathery, in particular the lamb. The vegetables and the potatoes were prepared rather uninspired. The service was friendly, but slightly sloppy, leaving a big patch of gravy when clearing the table. The Eton mess was slightly unusual, prepared without meringues.Overall, the experience was not overwhelming. On the plus side, it was relatively inexpensive

Had a bar supper here last week, the menu looked quite good with some nice specials including fresh fish/seafood. We all had fish/seafood for our main courses which were excellent - scallops, Shetland battered haddock & ling, however the dessert was disappointing, the coffee was not fresh, and terrible wine by the glass. The decor is in severe need of an uplift in the dining area. While the staff were friendly at the tables, the bar staff didn't seem to be clued up on what was happening and were slow to respond to customers.

I ate here a number of times while visiting Shetland and really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The food was delicious every time and the staff friendly and helpful.

Hadde ikke bestilt men bord ordnet seg selv om det ikke var mye folk der. Er nok ikke helkt vant til å måtte stå på for å selge bord ! Fish and chips var ok. Den første øllen var lunken men det bedret seg når kjeg skiftet merke.

Surprisingly good food in the lounge bar. Great setting with nice views from the conservatory out to sea. Staff friendly.Decor at a bit down at heel, but stay very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights at the Sumburgh Hotel and ate in the restaurant every night. The menu is excellent with the usual fish and chips but choices of lamb, salmon, beef and curries just to name a few. There are also highly Chef Specials. Staff are friendly and happy to chat. Whilsat there may not be a great choice of alternatives, this place maintains a high standard.

Arrived late in the afternoon after being at the lighthouse. Very obliging staff. Nice Guinness! Waiter managed to convey to my companions with charm and professionalism that we were too late for lunch but would see if he could organise some sandwiches. He also managed to source some scotch broth. The report about the scotch broth was that it could not be faulted! The sangers were not bad either. Given the location the standard was surprisingly good. Perhaps worth trying for tea, but alas my companions and I did not have time.

Strategically located between Jarlshof and Sumburgh this makes an ideal base for the RSPB reserve and the archaeological site.Service at the hotel was courteous and helpful, we felt they were pleased for us to be there- Shetland courtesy?Recommend.

The service is excellent. Staff are friendly, obliging and professional.The food is very good quality Scottish food- no trendy weird combos- but a good selection of meat and fish dishes prepared carefully and with finesse.

We were here three times when on holiday; twice for lunch, which was soup and baked potato. Good honest soup, and potatoes with more than ample fillings. Just what was needed. Also went with old friends for a Saturday night dinner. Large portions, good plain food, but not outstanding. Would go again if in the area, but wouldn't go out of my way. Staff friendly, helpful and efficient and a great location

Very friendly staff but basic accommodation. Comfortable beds but small rooms. Very good evening meals.

On a windy visit to Jarslhof, we popped into this place for some lunch. Initially, we may have found somewhere else to eat but we knew there wasn't anywhere local. The decor was outdated and there was damp in one corner. But.... We were very pleasantly surprised by the service and the food. A good find

To be fair, the hotel isn't in the best location. It's handy for oil workers waiting to fly out, but I certainly wouldn't choose this as a base for a visit to the Shetland Islands. The staff in the restaurant are friendly enough, but the decor and surroundings are looking very dated, it wouldn't look out of place in the former Soviet Union, or Eastern Bloc.

Friendly staff, efficient service and nice food with good views out to sea. We had been planning to eat at the lighthouse restaurant but it's closed on Wednesdays. This hotel was within walking distance of the tourist site of Jarlshof and we were very pleased to find it. Would recommend it.

Tried to eat here but couldn't as the restaurant was closed or closing. A very interesting attraction just nearby Jarlshof, so food needs to be more available as the only place to eat for miles!

Sono stata al Sumburgh Hotel Restaurant per cena, ho mangiato molto bene. La qualità/ prezzo del menù è ottima e i piatti erano ben presentati e molto buoni! L'ambiente era un po' rumoroso e caotico ma la vista era spettacolare. Da ritornarci!

Lovely food had the garlic mushrooms for a starter and fish and chips for main course 100% fresh fish and some of the other guys had fresh mussels which they said were fab highly recommended

Ate dinner here after a trip up to the lighthouse. Good atmosphere and fairly busy in lounge bar area. Good selection of dishes to choose from. They had catered wedding we'd been at earlier in the week which was very good. Friendly service and food good.Plenty of parking and lovely views.

Although it is at the most southerly end of mainland Shetland ,it is very handy if you are visiting Yarlshof or Sumburghead . Decor is a bit oldly world ,but the menu ,food and service are excellent.

OK lunch in very busy restaurant. Perfectly located to visit the site. Large parking nearby and ok toilets. It seems to be a strong favourite with both local punters and the tour guides so I would recommend booking in advance.

. . . just flown in from Edinburgh, very nice place to stop for lunch and have a light snack before climbing to the lighthouse at Sumburgh Head!!

Had light lunch of sandwiches and scampi and chips and the service was fast and pleasant and we had views over the lighthouse and sea and I couldn't fault it. Left our car in carpark when we visited Jarlshof next door and then walked up to lighthouse. Some of other light lunch options looked good too. Not a glamorous place but very good

J'ai été déçue par ce restaurant. La qualité de mon plat (bagel dur) difficile à manger et le service assez long. Je ne recommande pas.

We just missed lunch time, staff was very kind and gave us soup and sandwiches. Which was spot on as we weren't looking for something really big. Nice being here after so many years not being around the Sumburgh area.

The staff is friendly, the food is good, and the selection is very wide...we'll be back If you stay at the Hotel, don't miss one or more meals here.

We were lucky to find a table since we hadn't booked; it seems to be a very popular restaurant. We had been to the lighthouse and the Jarslhof historic site and just dropped in cause we were hungry - and we left very happy!

Had 2 lunches here. The first we arrived at 2.02 pm so we had missed the kitchen closing by 2 minutes :( However we were able to have soup and sandwiches which was reasonable compensation. The next time we went we were within kitchen operating hours and luckily there were no cruise parties - so not nearly as busy as previous time, Then had a much more civilised lunch with good fish and chips.

The menu is excellent and caters for all tastes. The service is very quick and the staff exceptionally helpful and friendly. We’ve been there on many occasions for evening meals.

Food at the hotel restaurant is very nice. Portions might not be large enough for a lot of people but was adequate if you are having more than one course. Prices are reasonable too. Booking in advance is important. Friday and Saturdays can be very busy with locals having a party so again book your table as soon as your planning a visit or stay in the area.

We arrived two minutes before their 9:00 pm closing because of a delayed airplane but they were happy to seat us and serve us. I had fish and chips; the fish was a big piece of haddock and well-cooked: crispy on the outside, moist on the inside.