The ferry inn in Highland

We were already booked into the pub's accommodation (see separate review) and decided to book for dinner. With the splendid view of the working port and harbour why go further? The dinner menu in our room promised fresh fish and shellfish from the Scrabster Market opposite the pub. Catch of the day! Homemade fish pie! Both our preferences but we had a "plan B" for the mussels. Very disappointed that none of the above was available on the menu in the restaurant which on the whole was quite different from the one in our room. We settled for the salmon dish which was on both menus and a special of the day lasagna. Both excellent, well cooked, generous and quality ingredients. We decided to have the Bloody Mary cocktail listed on the menu. Surprise surprise, you guessed it, no tomato juice. Our waitress Linda was a delight. Don't shoot the messenger as is said. It can't be easy running a fish restaurant in a fishing village opposite a fish market....Two stars would be vindictive, a deserved 5 for what we had, the view and crew, but 4 it is. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

Outstanding bar service from Alana and the new chef was outstanding. Haddock and chips fantastic. Parking easy opposite the Ferry Inn

Upper deck was very hot despite window open, no air flow at all. The service was very slow but cheerful when arrived. Had the chicken which was ok but the sauce left a bit to be desired and a few veg on the side would've helped.

Meal was good when it finally came. Maybe a staff shortage was to blame but the service speed was VERY slow

Relaxed dining with view over the harbour. My husband said the fish and chips were the best he’d ever eaten. Staff super friendly and helpful; special thanks to them as I left my water bottle behind and one of them left it on the doorstep of our B&B the following morning!

Superb meal in very modest surroundings. Scallops on black pudding with pea purée and bacon. Followed by surf n turf - fillet steak, scallops and king prawns with new potatoes and cauliflower cheese. Best steak I’ve had in years.?

We were struggling to find somewhere dog friendly to eat mid-afternoon in Thurso before taking the ferry from Gills Bay to Orkney, and were recommended to head down to Scrabster. It was well worth the small diversion, both for the warmth if welcome, friendly service and great food. Oh and the view over the fishing harbour. We'll be back next year!

Food was delicious we had the scallops to start and the monkfish wrapped in bacon for our main course both were delicious, service was great, and staff very welcoming even on a quiet Monday night

Wandered to Popeyes for a few drinks and then into the ferry Inn for some wonderful seafood. Delicious salmon fillet with a wonderful sauce. And a delicious fisherman's Pie with lots of haddock, prawns and smoked haddock......just a little bit too much garden peas in it for my taste!!!😉

Waiting staff very friendly but food was terrible. Scallops - Over cooked. Steaks - Way over cooked. King Prawn and Crab Linguini - Extremely bland. Very disappointed with the meals. Would not eat here again.

Walked down to Popeyes on Sunday for some lunch, such a great reasonable menu with a large selection to choose from. We got toasties and they were incredible. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. We then had the best hot chocolates ever. Defo will be back. Love it.

Stayed here on our first night on our road trip from John o' Groats to Lands End. Really great location right on the harbour and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Had dinner in the public bar which was excellent and good value. The room was clean and tidy but a little dated and in need of some TLC but thats represented by the cost. Breakfast in the restaurant was excellent and again the staff were first class. Will visit again for sure

Stayed here for our Staycation holiday in Orkney. Very handy for the ferry terminal. Hotel food is very good, we were bed and breakfast which was good and we ate in the hotel a number of times and the food was good. Staff in the hotel very friendly and nothing was a bother for them. Although there is no parking at the hotel, you can park in the car park across the road which is not that expensive. Good bus service to Kirkwall.

8 of us were staying at the Ferry Inn for 4 nights, to attend Scottish National Sheepdog Trials. Prior to arriving we had decided to eat at a different restaurant each night. After our first meal in the refurbished Upper Deck/Ferry Inn restaurant, where ALL the staff, but especially Linda and Donna are so helpful and pleasant, we changed our minds as what we’d ordered here was so good. Over the 4 nights we tried the Chicken Schnitzel, Chicken Caesar Burger, Fish Pie, Haddock and Posh Fries, Macaroni cheese, King Prawn & Crab Linguine and they were all excellent….but… we all had the 10oz Sirloin or Fillet steaks and they were AMAZING. One of our party said the best steak he’d ever had was at One Devonshire Gardens…..and the Fillet Steak here was better and cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend

I am so glad I booked here. The staff coud not have been more helpful, food great room great and a proper bar to drink in. The full Scottish breakfast (Inc.Stornaway Black pudding) was exceptional. Sorry I was not here longet

An excellent meal with friends. We all enjoyed this excellent menu with certain local specialities which were very good. The service was friendly and helpful. Don’t hesitate to dine here…

Started our day with a devine flat white coffee, on the decked area. We were told the young girl up the stairs was quite the pro. And wow she did not disapoint. SERVICE was first class. Ended up back for lunch also. I had the mussels and my partner had the steak burger. What a whooper!! GREAT GIRLS.

Had a lovely breakfast here, couldn’t fault it at all, love a breakfast that’s served with Stornoway Black pudding & haggis. I decided since breakfast was so good I’d return for dinner as I was in the area working. Homemade burger, definitely not home made...

Myself and my husband brought my young great niece's here for food on our visit and I have to say this was the worst food I've ever had anywhere. Undercooked burger, had cold but should have been hot steak baguette with hardly any steak and...

Re heated frozen food. I've had better in roadside vans. Whoever is in the kitchen clearly has no idea about food. Absolutely bobbins. This review doesn't allow zero rating or it would get it.

We only stopped to eat a quick lunch before catching the ferry and ordered fish and chips. Very light batter, good fresh fish and excellent chips. Normally, I would aim higher than fish'n'chips but these were very good.

We phoned and booked, even spelt my name for them and they still got it wrong. We ordered 2 breaded fish and a mac and cheese. Both fish came battered and had to be sent back. They did come with proper chips though. The mac...

Was in popeyes bar today for lunch ....food was lovely and the girl behind the bar was very nice and attentive cant wait to go back again ....recommend the steak burger ..do not double up unless you are really hungry it was massive haha ...very...

Welcome drink outside for the first time for ages after relaxation of COVID rules. Food menu looked good but we only had a drink this time.

Stayed her for two nights, clean and comfy room and good food in the restaurant. No Lift. Car parking opposite free and secure.

We are tonight at the Ferry inn restaurant . We are staying in the hotel. Our meal took one hour to arrive . It was inedible. The salmon was cooked until it was hard and the halibut was cooked so it was dry. The waitress...

Food is nothing too fancy - tasty though and very reasonably priced. Dining room looked like it could do with brightening up but otherwise clean. Staff were pleasant and always around to help. Would certainly recommend for convenience if you’re looking for somewhere to eat...

Super friendly staff. Fabulous fish and chips. No pressure to leave so had a very relaxing time here. I was in the lounge and it was quiet. The bar next door was quite lively and lots of laughs were being had. A good feel about...

Excellent, great local pub, serving delicious home-style pub grub, Excellent fresh fish and chips, Amazing batter, can't fault it.

Managed to get a room in September on our motorcycle trip around the NC500. Lovely room looking up over Loch Broom. Great lively bar with real ale and great gins. Great evening meal, Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Coming from Australia and completing a driving tour of Scotland. We'd booked two nights accommodation on line based on price and Ferry Inn's location on the north coast. On arrival at this unassuming property with two "R's" on the signage missing and being close to...

The chef here knows a good Cullen skink and how to make a well seasoned hearty soup, love the side of oatcakes and butter too. Great menu overall, something for everyone and the Olive chicken fillet burger is also a great pick. Good honest food,...

2 hours to wait for the Orkney ferry well spent here! Lively little bar and big thanks to Sarah who made sure I ate something, put the cricket on the tv and kicked me out in time to get the boat! Excellent.

Das Frühstück war sehr gut und abwechslungsreich. Die Betten könnten angenehmer sein, dafür war der Ausblick aus dem Zimmer sehr angenehm.

Came in here before work as had time to kill and needed a hot meal. Friendly barmaid/waitress and very reasonable prices. I just had toastie & chips and toffee cheesecake. All very nice but cheesecake wee bit too sweet for me to finish, nice all the same. Just under £9 in total and worth every penny x

Booked this hotel as we needed somewhere to stay before getting the ferry to Orkney.

Been here so many times with family. When we want some good food with reasonable price. That’s the place for you. Service is always good and fast.

We ate dinner and breakfast here while staying at the Inn. Food was well prepared and tasty. Service was good and we didn't have to go hunting for somewhere to eat. Recommended.

I recently visited this establishment for lunch with my husband, father and mother-in-law. It was our first wedding anniversary and we were looking forward to a nice low key meal out. Sadly this was not to be. After waiting over an hour for our meal I was upset when customers who had come in at least 20 minutes later received their food and we were still waiting. No apology for this just a yours will be 5 minutes. When I said to the staff that I was not happy about this I was informed in an aggressive manner that it was not her fault it was the kitchens fault and they were busy. Because of the staff response we decided to leave so I cancelled our food. The staff member made a big show off cancelling our food making sure she spoke loud enough so that the customers in both bars could have heard her. I was very embarrassed by this and was really glad to leave. Needless to say I will not be going back

Restaurant situé au bord du port et situé au premier étage ce qui permet une vue sur l'activité. Les fruits de mer baignaient un peu trop dans la glace et les clovis avaient perdu leur gout.

The menu offered is extensive and varied and suits all tastes. Our meal was delicious and we were glad we booked (Monday evening) as it became very busy. The staff were very friendly and the prices reasonable. Food was very tasty and well cooked.

Just went here on a whim and, given it was pretty bust with locals, took this to be a good sign.

We stayed here for 1 night on our nc500. Room was recently refurbished and great view across the harbour. Food was great and very friendly. Highly recommend.

Having driven up from Badaguish near Aviemore, we were all hungry but didn't have the leisure for a long meal. The staff were amazing in their efforts to provide us with quick, freshly prepared food, which was delicious. Although they do not have any vegan dishes on the menu, they were happy to provide me with one, and were happy to check for me that the frying fat was vegetable oil. The salad that came along with it was on of the best I have had in ages. The waiting staff were hospitable and friendly, and we left in time for our crossing with a feeling of having experienced some real old-fashioned Highland courtesy.

Valido riferimento nella minuscola scrabster, in attesa di un imbarco per le Orcadi.

Have been to this restraunt more than once Great freshly cooked pup grub and always great special of the day.best cheesecake i have ever tasted

We booked the hotel as it was close to the ferry crossing to Orkney (about 100m).

Well known by the locals for its steak & fish dishes, can confirm the locals are right. Steaks are worth the journey.

Stayed here on our first night of the North Coast 500. When I booked it I thought we were staying in Thurso, so was somewhat surprised when the sat nav took us through Thurso to Scrabster. The Ferry inn is a functional hotel, the rooms basic but comfortable. Dinner in the restaurant was enjoyable, tasty, and reasonably priced. Not sure there was a need for the heating to be on though. Breakfast was excellent but the portions were clearly designed for fisherman. Despite the location mistake i would certainly return.

Stayed here overnight whilst doing the North coast 500. Lovely room and although the only view was the fire escape & building next door we didn't mind as we appreciated that there would be rooms set aside for those with pets and you can't have it all. The room was clean, had a massive tv and only up 1 flight of stairs so not too far to take the dog to get outside. The bathroom was very small with only a toilet & very small shower cubicle in (sink in the bedroom just a step outside bathroom door) but again it wasn't a problem for us. The only problem I found was that the fire doors banged so loudly anytime someone went through them so it did disturb your sleep.Popeye' s bar was attached to the hotel as was the Upper Deck where you had your meals, which was up a flight of stairs. There is a lovely decking area where you could sit outside weather permitting. We had our evening meal in there which was delicious & very good value for money. They were busy & had a function on but we were seated quickly & didnt have to wait long for our food to arrive. We sat at the window & looked at the boats in the harbour which is just a stone throw away. This was also where we had our breakfast and the full Scottish breakfast was huge - I asked for scrambled eggs with mine & think.I must have been given 6!! What a playful - you will not go away hungry!!! Fantastic food & must praise the chef it was plated beautifully. Also must thank the young lad who looked after us at both dinner & breakfast, he was very attentive & polite.

Betten durchgelegen, Flecken in der Decke, Handtuch stinkt, kaum Platz um den Koffer zu öffnen.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxyyxxxxxxxxxx

I used to go to the Upper Deck Restaurant with my grandfather 30 years ago - he always said it had the best haddock you could find anywhere. So on a return visit with my family I decided to go and seek it out again. Unfortunately (or fortunately) the upper deck was closed when we went so tried Popeyes underneath (I think they are all part of the ferry inn). We weren't disappointed - my partner and I had haddock and chips and the fish was honestly the best ever. My daughter had a chicken burger - apparently delicious too.We are in the back restaurant area - don't be put off by the decor the food is worth it! Could do with a small bit of updating but would definitely return. Staff were very helpful too. If I ever return to Scrabster I will be planning a repeat visit.

Moesten even zoeken naar de ingang. Eenmaal binnen vriendelijke ontvangst, nette bediening. Koffie met gebak was heerlijk

We stopped here to await our Northlink 19:00 ferry and to eat a light dinner. My husband is prone to seasickness so we ate scrumptious baked tatties with toppings, which was just right!!! Even though the crossing was a bit rough, his tummy stayed sound with those warm carbs inside!! Very reasonable and convenient quiet spot to await the Ferry.

Da es in der Umgebung keine Alternativen gibt, (ausser direkt im Ferry Inn recht einfach zu essen) waren wir zum Dinner im Upperdeck, das zum Ferry Inn gehört. Es liegt direkt neben dem Hotel. Das Restaurant hat eine eher nüchterne Atmosphähre, der Service ist freundlich und bemüht, aber eher ungeübt, Das Essen war gut, wir hatten die Hühnerleber als Vorspeise, und als Hauptgericht Haddock und Lasagne. Beides war gut.

Meal wasn't really bad in any way but wasn't great either. Restaurant had no atmosphere either which maybe didn't help.Service was good though

Try the Popeyes special breakfast, it's going to beat you. Good variety of things on the lunch and dinner menus. Specialist in local grown steaks.Locally caught fresh fish worth a try.

Very nice panini and chips and very cheap as well for the amount that we ate. Fast service and friendly staff

Stopped here to have a snack meal before the ferry to Orkney. Good menu selection and served very quickly. Not to pricy and lovely and warm.

I always enjoy retreating in here while waiting for the ferry check in to come close to an end. I don't like sitting in the cold car for an hour. There is great heart warming food available. A pool table if you want some activity. Usually the news on the telly or sport. The coffee isn't amazing quality but it's great when your cold. The tea is a sure thing.

The Ferry Inn has a restaurant - the Upper Deck- but we ate early & the restaurant was empty so we chose to eat in the main hotel building instead. The portions were huge & filling. The hot chocolate fudge cake was a little overheated & starting to be a bit the worse for that. There are no beers on hand pump though there is a local Orkney beer on tap. I gave this 3 because compared with the other places we ate on our trip, the food wasn't quite as good. But the service was great & overall it's perfectly adequate.

Booked with the proximity of the ferry to Orkney in mind. It's very close with a harbor view out of Room 1. Easy, friendly check in. An older place with good sized room, with fine bed. The wallpaper is kind of old and icky. But it will be just great for a one night stay in great location. Ate at the bar, several regulars and us.

This lovely restaurant atop the Ferry Inn in Scrabster, Scotland has a wonderful picture window giving a great view of the harbor to just about every seat in the restaurant. Service was quick and pleasant. Food was good and did not try to be overly fancy. Staying at the hotel it was a perfectly nice place to eat dinner.

Po latach niezmienny bardzo dobry steak i znakomity bass z grilla.Wina w przyzwoitej cenie.Niestety myśle ze kelner powinien otworzyć butelkę wina a nie klient....rownież sztućce kładzione bezpośrednio na stole to tez coś nie tak....Obsługa miła ale niedoświadczona.

Service soigné pour ce restaurant envahi par les locaux. La nourriture est simple, servi en quantité et très correcte. Le prix est un peu élevé mais reste raisonnable

Comfy room, warm and the view was non existent but for one night that didn't matter. Ate at the Upper Deck restaurant for both dinner and breakfast. Dinners was perfectly cooked but there was too much balsamic on the starter. The sauces for the perfect medium rare steaks were thick abc not fantastic. Breakfast was well cooked again but nothing was hot,it was all luke warm but we put that down to the service. I'd come back though

Late waking in for 7 off us, Not expecting a table but they took us in. The burgers are huge as well as the fish and chips. Good grub. Cheers

Great location in the harbour and very busy the Sunday evening that we arrived. The haggis patties were interesting but rather large and the main course was overcooked. Cold beer and random service. Rather overpriced. Hopefully just the sunday night effect.

We ate in the Popeye Bar and I was the only woman in there apart from the barmaid. Some may find that off-putting, I would if I were travelling alone. But hubby and I had a good lunch at a very reasonable cost. Under £7 each for a burger and a pulled pork and cheese bun, both with chips or curly fries and the pulled pork had a small side of coleslaw. A pint of lager and a pint of lime and soda saw lunch come in at under £18. Scrabster is a working harbour/ferry port and this is a working man's pub, but we we got a good welcome and a good lunch.

I'm still not sure about this place - I was recommended to go there and enjoyed the food. Haggis patties for starter and a prawn salad which I couldn't finish it was huge.Give it a go - but don't expect a window seat.

A typically rambling pub on different levels, a bit yachty in feel, but clean and comfortable in the Top Deck with the food very acceptable.

Fabulous fillet steak. Lovely choice of food and staff very helpful. Would highly recommend, doesn#t look much from outside but food is good and they were busy.

As we found during our travels eating out up in this part of the world can be expensive, compared with living in a city. We visited this place twice during the week, using the pub section on the ground floor. First time we had burgers, the choice was good, as was the burgers, and fair value. The fish and chips looked good, but the mixed grill was ok, but compared with many places a little expensive for what it was. The chicken gougons were again ok but overpriced as they just camer with chips and no garnish. Would still recommend the place for a visit as overall it is reasonable for the area. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and general service was good.

The real jewel in the Ferry Inn’s crown is the Upper Deck Restaurant, we ate an extremely fine meal while enjoying an excellent view of the harbour and beyond, the service was great and the meal was a reasonable price. Three French guys we met said they always came out of their way to eat there, as it was the best in the area. I don’t doubt it.

The food is not the best. The selection of beers is limited. Friendly service but found it overpriced for the quality. Would not necessarily go back for a meal.

Very clean room , nice friendly staff , good value for money and brilliant steak . The view is good over the harbour but that's about it. The rest of the food was very very basic but the steak oh the steak !!!!

Had an unplanned stay here as we were traveling to Orkney and due to a bad storm the ferry did not sail,(stuck in stromness) my cousin and I found this inn delightful,the room was spotlessly clean a front view overlooking the harbour,we had a Popeye burger in the bar for dinner ,it was delicious.Breakfast was served in the restaurant also very tasty.All the staff were very friendly and helpful.The cost was 80pound for our twin room .Would definitely recommend the inn

We had the most entertaining experiences here from a fun dinner and bar experience, with fabulous staff and great new friends we met during our time here.We stayed the night and while it went quite late, we missed the cutoff for breakfast which the staff went out of their way to make us something fresh and good.Our one travel companion was a little under the weather do the server even went to the bar and mixed up her favourite hangover remedy for my friend 1/2 shot of port and 1/2 brandy and he was all fixed up.The staff both in the bar and the restaurant sides were phenomenal, while the sleeping accommodations were simple and comfortable. Looking forward to a return trip here.

I hope that my experience of the food here was a one off, it was badly prepared using frozen prawns smothered in mayo accompanied by potato salad (more mayo) and cole slaw (more mayo). It was edible, but the quantity was far to large and most of it was left.

I arrived at the ferry inn with just 25 minutes to spare before needing to leave for the ferry to Orkney - my friend and I ordered and told the waitress that we were heading to the ferry - she was really friendly and couldn't have been more helpful, letting the kitchen know we were in a rush and bringing us takeaway tubs in case we didn't finish our food on time. The food was made within 10 minutes, very quickly for what we'd ordered, and was delicious as well as reasonably priced. There is something on the menu for everyone and the seating area had a lovely friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended we will definitely be back.

We stayed overnight in a very nice room and enjoyed both dinner in the evening and breakfast in the morning.

ate here the night after eating at the upper deck - proved to be half the price!!! - but was just as good - had the Cullen Skink to start, the best I ever tasted followed by the haddock and chips which was equally as good. Service was good with friendly staff who were quick efficient and friendly. What let the whole experience down was the surroundings which were tired and could do with money being spent on a refurbishment.

Great burgers, very friendly staff and good value! Don't judge this book by its cover, you will be missing out on a fun experience...Popeyes is an original fisherman's pub...a definite must while waiting for the ferry to Stromness.

Haben heute 3 Hauptgerichte probiert. Die Qualität war ok - aber nicht mehr.Das große Sirloin-Steak bestand aus 2 Stück Fleisch - schade, denn wenn ich ein großes bestelle, dann möchte ich nicht 2 kleinere bekommen. Zum Glück habe ich medium-rare bestellt, sonst wäre es völlig tot gewesen. Die Bedienung hat aber hierfür dann 5£ von der Rechnung abgezogen. Die Fleischqualität war in Ordnung. Stilton-Sauce war braunbeige - hie wurde in eine Standardsauce nur etwas Stilton reingerührt.Bei meiner Tochter war die angepriesene Sizilianische Chilibuttersauce eine fertige asiatische "Sweet Chili Sauce" aus der Flasche.Der Fisch meiner Frau war ok - das Gemüse aber Standard TK-Brokkoli.Getränkepreise sind ok. Bedienung und Ambiente so lala. Nichts, weshalb wir nochmal kommen würden.Das Restaurant schreibt sich interessanterweise auf die Fahnen, die beste Küche Nordschottlands zu bieten - Aha!

Great food and friendly staff. Good value for money I would definitely recommend it. I would recommend sweet chilli chicken panini and pulled pork roll. Would definitely go back again

went for dinner had prawn cocktail in a basket which was delicious Cullen skink which was creamy and full of flavour. medium-rare fillet steaks with crispy onions etc which was the best steaks we have tasted banana boat which was huge for sweet. the only downside was having cheesecake in a glass it was not right please put it on a plate as it should be. a great choice of liqueur coffees. excellent meal

Was put off going to the Upper Deck because of the stairs. We then found out you can get the same menu in the Ferry Inn downstairs. Mothers Day tea was very enjoyable, but the Sunday Lunch is even better! The beef is the best I've ever tasted, and the Malteser cheesecake is delicious.

This place advertises itself as the best restaurant in north of scotland. That must be one of the biggest lies around. We ate fish and chips and asked instead of veg just for a simple salad for the two of us. Our plates came with the unwanted veg and a huge bowl of various salads come as well, it included pasta salad, potato salad and a whole lot more. What with the TWO fish on each plate and lots of chips the shear amount of food in front of us was overwhelming. How did the staff expect anyone to eat all this? We could only eat a small amount. The quality the batter was poor and we left feeling ripped off.I will be writting to the local authority as I feel a place should not be able to call itself the best restaurant in north of scotland and serve this rubbish.

Clean, friendly, . cellent value. Dog friendly!Ideal for ferry to Orkney really welcoming and comfortable. Bar food tasty .

Provate il Popeye: il miglior panino di tutta la Scozia. Splendido locale di marinai a pochi metri dal molo per le isole Orcadi. Non vi pentirete di aver atteso qui la vostra barca per le isole del nord.

I couldn't resist this little diversion having been at the other end of the A9 just 2 days earlier - the road stops as it hits the Harbour, with next stop Orkney via the Ferry!I actually ate in Popeyes Bar rather than the restaurant, as I was in my full motorcycle attire and to be honest just wanted a quick bite and a something to drink that was fairly inexpensive. Joy Oh Joy- the same kitchen serves both! I had a very nice Chicken Burger (real chicken mind - not reconstituted from scraps into mince) with some curly fries and a J2O for just under a tenner.The atmosphere was chatty and friendly, so if I'm back in Thurso on another jolly north I'll be back! - Thanks to the lasses for keeping me entertained with their sharp wit, great craic! :-) x

Lovely place, great staff. Really friendly. Lovely food and right on the harbour. Great views on Ferry's docking in and out. Would recommend staying here to any one interested!

Went here for lunch and had a superb steak, simple menu plain surroundings but really friendly staff and very good food. Recommended.

Popped in for a bar lunch in Scrabster. Varied lunch menu with simple bar meals up to fillet steaks. Pulled pork bun with cheese and crispy onions was devoured by my wife, whilst I hacked my way through the HUGE Bluto burger and our compadre had a smaller Olive Burger ( Popeye theme!). Service was excellent and friendly with nothing a problem at all, we liked that the food service was nearly over but we did not feel rushed to eat and ordered desert as well. Can definitely recommend the ferry inn bar for meals at lunchtime and if you have extra money and time go to the upper deck restaurant for what looks like a very nice dinner menu. Don't be put off by this simple pub decor, stay for the great food and excellent service.

This is a very good restaurant and popular locally. The speciality is steak but they have a good choice if that's not your thing. The restaurant looks out over the harbour and Thurso bay.

This wasn't our first choice of eating places (we were intending to eat at the Captains Galley but we were only here for one night and they were closed), but it turned out to be a decent enough choice. We were originally at a table well away from the windows, but as soon as one became free by the window we were asked if we would like to move - good service. The food was all very nice, I went for steak as they regard it as a speciality and it was cooked to perfection. The only criticism is that the broccoli was rather hard, which is not how I like it. We skipped desserts so cannot comment on that, but starters and main were otherwise excellent.

Food was very good the service exceptional and friendly. The surroundings very pleasant. Good Food, Friendly Comfortable maybe a little pricey but worth the money. If in the area would go again.

This restaurant located near the harbour is well worth a visit. The food is excellent and the staff are very welcoming. The steaks are very good and the Cullen Skink, creamy fish and potato soup, is one of the best I've tasted.

The Upper Deck Restaurant overlooks Scrabster Harbour and we were fortunate to get a window seat that offered us a wonderful view of the harbour basin. We we shown to our table promptly and were looked after the whole evening by courteous and attentive staff. Our food was served promptly and the portions were very good. The restaurant has a reputation for its steaks and I found the Tornados Rossini to be excellent and the steak was done perfectly to my satisfaction and was very juicy. The homemade pate accompanying the dish was also very good. The wine list had a good selection of wines in most price brackets and my wife and I both enjoyed the Fleurie which went well with the steak even though many would have thought a Gamay would be too lightweight. My wife had a ham salad which was nicely presented and came with very generous portion of a very good ham. We were both, I am afraid too full to sample the desserts! I would be quite happy to recommend this restaurant for a good range of local dishes, well presented and in some cases quite imaginative.

Excellent food, wide choice of dishes in a stylish restaurant, highly recommended. There are a flight of stairs up to the restaurant so access can be limiting but allows good views over the harbour.