The Oyster Inn Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

Served mussels that were off,sent them back.service was good. Would not go to eat.like so many places in and around Oban they cant find the staff .

My husband and I had lunch here and we both took the fish and chips. It was lovely and especially the crispy homemade chips. Peter the barman was very helpful in assisting us as my husband is in a wheelchair. Nice atmosphere and relaxing.

Amazing food and very attentive staff, such a friendly comfy atmosphere highly recommend. Great refurbishment also since last time we were here.

A gloriously sunny day and a really kind member of staff ensured that our visit was blessed with being able to sit out on the deck with views out over the flooded slate mine and surrounding ocean. Oysters to start followed by Mussels for me and fish & chips for my partner were all really fresh and tasty. The guy waiting tables was really helpful and friendly. Definitely worth booking a table on the deck if you’re going to be in the area. And definitely worth a trip out here if you’re in the Oban area as Seil and the tiny island of Easdale are well worth seeing.

We came here to have a meal to celebrate our 49th wedding anniversary, we were not disappointed, the staff were very attentive and helpful the service was excellent, the food was excellent and we will definitely be back.

This is a pleasant little Hotel, although at first we had trouble finding the car park (its up the side and round the back. And we had abit of trouble finding the entrance. We thought with the Carpark being where it was at the back of the house, there might be an entrance to the hotel there also. There wasn't! After trying every back door in the heavy rain carrying suitcases we had to walk down the hill and around to the front of the house to find 2 doorways. Check in was swift and easy. Our room was lovely and warm and modern. The shower room looked as if it was recently refurbished. Towels were tired looking and thin, the bed was comfy enuf, but the pillows were flat and not up to much. Kettle & tea bags etc an biscuits were good. The walls are very thin, we could hear ppl chatting in the next room. We stayed for dinner, it was nice but not worth £18 for fish & chips, very over priced for pub grub quality! The service was good tho and quite speedy. The breakfast was included for our 1 night stay, I had a full Scottish breakfast, it was such a letdown as it wasn't freshly cooked, everything was reheated (microwaved) & dry, the bacon was like cardboard, mushroom so dry they had shrivelled up and were like rubber. The potato scone was dry and stiff as a board, I couldn't cut it with a knife, nor the bacon. And talking about knives, the strangest shaped handles that were already awkward to use let alone trying to cut a stoating breakfast. The haggis & black pudding was just a greasy flop on the plate. The poached egg was edable as it was cooked fresh. The orange juice was dilute juice. There was fresh fruit salad that was nice an Croissants too. For a visitor experiencing their first Scottish breakfast it was a real let down. All in all it was a cosy & clean hotel, but not the cheapest for what we got, and I'd defo avoid the fry up ooft.. Also worth mentioning the front door of the hotel stays unlocked all night unstaffed, it felt abit unsafe as anyone can walk in from the street, even if there is a small camera, who's sitting up watching that all night? No one!.. So cosy room, but overpriced food & horrible SCOTTISH breakfast fry up (with no toast) let this place down and spoiled my experience. I didn't complain as I couldn't do with the drama first thing in the morning. But I won't be returning.

Firstly with the construction work we got a bit lost from the rear carpark and ended up within the work area, clear direction required and the rear entrance to works closed off better. Staff were great, very friendly and attentive. We decided to pass on the food as the prices were just astronomical, instead got a takeaway from Marmaris in Oban which was lovely and they deliver. We didn't get a great night's sleep as the mattress felt old and tired, tossing and turning all night. The bathroom was also like a sauna even with the heating off and being a wet room water went all over the toilet area which wasn't ideal if you weren't having a shower. We passed on breakfast and headed off to work. I have stayed here before in a room in the main part of the hotel and it was fantastic, maybe the rooms out the back just need a bit of work!

Excellent hotel for good food, friendly staff and clean rooms. Will definitely be back. Great value for money. Only criticism was no bin for dog poo but recent storm seemingly carried it away.

We are visiting the area so weren’t too sure where to book for dinner and the Oyster Inn was the nearest to us. Booked a table by the fire in the bar and had the Christmas Dinner. Absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive and it had a lovely atmosphere in the bar with a good choice of lager and wines. Would definitely recommend.

Another good restaurant bites the dust. The Oyster Inn used to be all about well cooked honest food at a reasonable (for a tourist area) price. Sorry to report that pretensions have taken over, where there was once a great Steak Pie, there are now "Textures of Beetroot" , great whole fish have been replaced by about an inch of 'Stone Bass ' whatever that is, for a bit under £30.00 . You could eat cheaper and have a slice of cauliflower for just under £20.00, sauces are bland, micro herbs are everywhere. It's like someone read a Jamie Oliver cookbook several years ago and then tried to put dishes together. The word soup is possibly the most digestible part of the menu.

Hotel room was ok Food well overpriced in the restaurant, 3 scallops on a plate that were cold, my wife did complain and nothing was done about it. Breakfast was overcooked, no toast was offered, no croissants left either. We certainly won’t be back. Oh a small bottle of wine and a pint of lager was £19 (at least dick Turpin wore a mask)

What can I say, our welcome was from the lovely Lorraine, very welcoming. We had the room at the front with the picture window overlooking the loch with a comfy bed and very clean bathroom, the power in the shower to die for . The place was very warm and welcoming and the dinner and breakfast exceptional. When we visit Oban again we sure to stay again. Well worth the visit

Really disappointed stay - after travelling from Mull, looking forward to a nice restaurant meal and overnight stay. Room 18 was cold and tatty overlooking the car park at the rear of the property. Restaurant was closed - we were allocated a table in the bar right in front of a huge TV whereby everyone was watching the football, decided this table was not for us - and offered to wait, then allocated a table In front of a smaller TV - again felt like we were being watched whilst eating our meal. Moved as soon as we had eaten. If restaurant is not open should have been notified, totally different menu, not half the selection viewed on the website. One the plus side good hot water for a shower.

We had no advanced reservation and turned up after a long walk hoping they had a table which thankfully they did. We had an excellent meal in the restaurant. Food was great, very flavoursome and very nicely presented too. Staff were attentive and diligent. All in all, we had a very pleasant experience combined with the view over the harbour at sunset.

We stayed here for two nights in early September, in a front facing seaview room. The setting is idyllic and the sunsets on both evenings were fantastic. The room was modern, well equipped, with a comfortable bed & lovely bathroom. It was rather small but suited us for a short stay. We were very taken with the electronic window blind. Wifi connection was very good, such a necessity these days. Breakfasts were lovely, smoked haddock & Full Scottish. However, the Eggs Benedict buns were overdone & too hard to eat. Service in the restaurant was rather slow. Dinners included fish chowder, steak & ale pie, whitebait starter, seafood linguini & pan fried lemon sole. All first class and absolutely delicious. If we lived nearer we would be regulars!

Absolutely amazing restaurant! Food and service was epic, would rate this as one of the top places to visit in Waiheke for dinner. Did NOT disappoint!

It was very quiet - just 2 other people in the bar. The restaurant was closed but food was available in the bar. I had travelled an hour to have lunch here based on good reviews and was very disappointed. I ordered steak pie and there didn’t appear to be any ready, I waited an hour for food to arrive. The bar waitress was apologetic and polite but didn’t offer a drink or any other token of apology. When the food came it was just ok, certainly not worth the journey or the wait. I was also sorry to see that the place was not as spick and span as the photos suggest. Some of the outside tables were badly damaged and one of the restaurant signs was missing a letter. My bar table had sticky marks on it. I won’t be going again.

The hotel accommodations are a 2 but the pub made up for it as a 10 Great staff and fun atmosphere! Food was good

Plats très moyens: daurade mal nettoyée, fish & chips très cuit donc très sec Avons été placés en fond de salle malgré avoir réservé 4jours avant, d’autres personnes sans réservation ont une table avec vue… Service très long, pendant que nous dînions les serveurs installaient le petit déjeuner sur les tables à côté de nous. On avait un peu l’impression de gêner Allez plutôt à Oban, c’est pas loin, c’est joli et il y a bien meilleur!

Food was good but nothing special, although 4 people had the same item, there was inconsistencies, some had asparagus, some didnt, some had broccoli, some didnt and some had both!!! waitress was very good but all soft drink were pints and not half pints, just away for the Oyster inn to make a bit more money. We had an 8 year old in our party and didn't like any of the 3 items offered on the child's menu. We asked if he could have chicken and chips instead of burger and chips on the child's menu and were told yes. Unfortunately we were charged as an adult for the child's meal. When questioned, we were told that was the price. Didn't go back, but did go twice to the Cuan Mor in Oban 5 miles away and were not disappointed.

Die Muscheln in Weißweinsauce mit Knoblauch sind eine Delikatesse, aber auch andere Fischgerichte haben super gut gemundet. eine rechtzeitige Reservierung...

Great location and atmosphere - we had a couple of meals here whilst staying nearby. Staff were really friendly and professional on both visits, we had a lovely seafood meal in the restaurant- great oysters and one of the best mussel dishes we have ever...

Excellent venue for a meal. Nice views across the loch. Service is very good indeed. All staff friendly. Food was first class and we wouldn’t hesitate to go back again. Fairly priced.

Great location. Really nice rooms and a great view of the sea. Catered well for gluten free and the evening meal was excellent. More mussels than you can imagine. Even got to watch the seals as we ate Liam was a great host for the...

6 people dined last night and we all had a fantastic meal. The menu catered for everyone from traditional fayre to top quality fish and seafood dishes. Great friendly service , great wine and sensibly priced a real find !

This was an incredible dinner...one of the best I've had anywhere!. It's worth traveling to Scotland just to eat at this restaurant.

Not great, bit of a local dive although looks attrQactive from the outside. Went in for coffee on way to inverary, not great but not the worst. It was order. at the bar which is fine, but a bit mixed message, it feels like a...

The location was fabulous and we enjoyed the restaurant and bar. The breakfast and dinner were both really nice and the staff are very friendly. There are great views from the restaurant. The decor in the main areas is lovely. The same can not be...

I am not one for writing public reviews but I felt compelled to write one about my recent experience as I was too British to say anything at the time and I have dwelt on what I should have said for the last few hours...

We chose this restaurant after looking carefully at the menu. We arrived to a radio being played very loudly in the restaurant which was unpleasant. To be fair we did ask the waitress if they could turn it down and she did, without a problem....

Stayed here for three nights, the rooms have been modernised and are nice and clean and modern. It is situated couple of miles outside Oban overlooking a loch and the sunsets are amazing. Couple running the hotel are very friendly and helpful. The restaurant has...

Went for dinner with my partner. Food was outstanding. We had monkfish scampi and mussels to start then roasted pepper risotto and sea bass with gnocchi for our mains. All delicious no complaints here. Have always passed through Connel on the way to Oban and...

Service was good and prompt. Sat near the entrance to the kitchen....every second word coming from.the kitchen started with f!!!! Not great with 3 kids at my table, really off putting when trying to have a family meal!! Wouldn't go back, food was ok but...

Great staff from reception, bar, throughout the hotel & restaurant Fantastic fresh oysters from around the next bay taken pre dinner in the bar with a wonderful view from window. More expensive than other oyster outlets but they were wonderful. Dinner was excellent & again...

We loved this place last year so booked for 2 different nights over 1st May bank holiday weekend. So disappointing this time around that we cancelled our 2nd booking and went to Falls of Lora for a 2nd time. It all started from when we...

The hotel view is very good, but that is all. We travel a fair amount and don’t usually offer reviews, normally accepting that sometimes things go wrong and it’s a tough business running hotels in the current cost of living situation. However, Service, food, accommodation,...

This was to be a lovely evening meal out for the two of us. We don’t eat out often and we’re don’t have particularly large appetites and so we like very tasty and nicely presented food. We chose to have the seafood linguine which sounded...

What else is there to do on a bank holiday Monday but drive 3 hours for some oysters. Gorgeous food, great value and good service. Highly recommend.

One of our favourite places to eat Excellent food reasonably priced and nice friendly atmosphere from the staff

Lovely little hotel with everything you could possibly want. Great room, great breakfast, great view and a nice friendly bar. Situated on the waterside near the falls of Lora the sunsets are spectacular. The staff were very helpful and professional.

Very nice waitress sat us down in an empty room as it was the low season. Fast service. The fried calamari with avocado salsa was very delicious. The seafood chowder was heavy on the bacon and the smoke. They did not have five items on...

30 mins wait after ordering. We had to ask for drinks...we weren't asked! To start with both lamb and venison dishes were off! The descriptions on the menu looked quite innovative but we were both disappointed. The crab starter was tough and the limp rocket...

Quick stopover through work, so I was in late out early, unfortunately didn't get to try the food or bar. My main aim when travelling for work is the room and my own comfort. Wow, the room was amazing, absolutely spotless and i mean spotless....

The best and most enjoyable meal out of our week’s holiday in the area. The staff especially are all to be highly commended for their lovely warm and professional welcome and their friendly willingness to help with everything we needed. First gold star. The menu...

We stayed for just the one night after getting off a seven and a half hour ferry trip from the Outer Hebrides. Unfortunately we arrived after the kitchen had closed for dinner, but we knew this in advance. We had our small dog with us...

I booked accommodation at the Oyster inn this week for a work trip. I have passed many times over the years and always noticed how busy the restaurant is. This was my opportunity and it didn’t disappoint. I booked last minute accommodation for myself and...

Had a great staff night out here before Christmas. Firstly the pints were great, staff couldn't be more welcoming. The steak was 10/10, the best pepper sauce I've ever tasted!!! Will definitely be back for a pint & steak with pepper sauce.

First off sorry for the delay but Ive only just talked to the final member of our party to get their thoughts. We were all to polite to say anything at the time. The staff were really friendly and attentive and this no way reflects...

Stayed here after a long journey before catching ferry to oban. We had two large (well behaved) dogs and the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming. The bar was a bit small to accommodate our dogs so they bought our meal to our room! Delicious...

We've regularly been to the Oyster Inn for quite a few years and the new menu is fantastic, especially the starters. The baby calamari with avocado and pickled cucumber was a heady mix of crisp and salty squid, creamy avocado and sharp pickled cucumber that...

The lighting hits you on entry, it’s how I imagine walking into an operating theatre might be, intensely bright, white light, certainly no one is going to pinch the cutlery, and it kills any atmosphere stone dead. The three of us went for straightforward ‘pub...

The starters were ok but the steak and the venison main courses were tasteless and tough. Loud radio music played in the background throughout our meal which wasn’t exactly relaxing. When we told the waitress that the steak was tough she just giggled. There was...

First time for everything they say. Food was tasty although portions small for the price. However when presented with the bill is was a bit of a shock to find 20% had been added to the cost. Never have I ever had 20% VAT added...

Ate here twice. Excellent food . Staff helpful. Shall visit again next year. Would definitely recommend.

After initial problems with original room, the staff member (guy with pony tail) was very helpful and got us a different room promptly. The bar is very relaxing with the fire on and the restaraunt food was amazing with quick service. Our new room was...

Visited Connell to stay with family last weekend. Have always tried to go to and support the Oyster inn as they have been so welcoming to us in the past when we have been doing white water rescue training on falls. The pubs has great...

I had the best meal of our 10-day trip through Scotland here. It started with the best oysters (Loch Creran) I've ever had. They were large and briny, just the way I like them. The seafood stew appetizer was equally amazing. If you're in the...

Great little find! Stayed the night before our planned boat trip to Oban. Great vistas from front of the building and enjoyed a few drinks outside, as blessed with good weather. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Staff chirpy and nothing too much trouble. All had...

We decided to eat here after checking in to our nearby accommodation. We enjoyed a beer in the bar before being seated in the restaurant. We sat at a window seat in the restaurant and to be honest the young lass that served us by...

Superbe restaurant (pensez à réserver) où les produits de la mer sont rois. Nos langoustines étaient excellentes et le saumon...

Had a couple of evenings in the bar area and the food and quality of service have been exceptional, slight delay because they were so busy but well worth the wait, can thoroughly recommend the blade of beef

The restaurant is just below the small hotel, in front of the seaside with a nice view. Very nice seafood, nice beers, friendly and helpful service. Extremely satisfied

Went here twice while staying in a b&b just along the road both was a Friday and Saturday. And both times the staff went out there way to get me a table without a booking and staff where very friendly and helpful. Food was fantastic...

The dishes were just ok (not more) and quite small. Consider the prices it was a bit of disappointing. We also wait for 50 minutes for the main dishes to come.

Good service and a superb view. What we did not like was discovering that VAT had been added on to the bill!

Me and my husband went for a meal when on holiday .we went because of the reviews.well what can I say we had mussels to start with which were okay for the price service was terrible .lots of people were complaining about the service the...

What can i say view was amazing food was fantastic service was great would definitely recommend a visit if in or near Connel.

Great meal the seafood is so fresh especially the oysters which we were told are caught just around the headland they definitely know their stuff. Separate fryer for the chips so Gluten Free friendly. Would highly recommend a visit.

Please don't get me wrong. We had a lovely meal but we were hoping for something a little more special. We both had scallops. The scallops were lovely and were perfectly cooked. Also on the plate was black pudding and pea purée - both nice....

They managed to squeeze us in on a Saturday evening and although really busy produced a wonderful plate of fish and chips, cooked perfectly and served piping hot. Very impressed.

The Staff were very helpful, the food was amazing, and the view was lovely. The restaurant is very clean and modern and the seafood was so good we went back a second time.

Very good seafood lunch of fresh scallops and langoustines. We’ll prepared and nicely presented. Friendly staff and pleasant surroundings.

Visited for four nights with our dog. Super friendly staff, lovely pub and also formal dining available. The food was excellent and it was priced just right. Parking on-site and nothing was too much trouble.

First class. Service good, cuisine excellent, loved the fresh haddock, and the tempura veg. Prices reasonable. Cannot fault.

We ate here on Wednesday evening on a recommendation from a friend who has been raving on about the new menu. Our friends favourite dish was the Pig on a Plate, on this occasion though we opted for Fish Dishes. We had the Seabass and...

Completely vile. My husband and I are visiting Oban for two nights, this was a special meal out for us and thinking what a lovely restaurant it looked we (unfortunately) booked a table. What a mistake. We were served completely raw chicken, which is disgusting...

Hardly anyone in but we waited over an hour for our meals. Food was tasty and freshly cooked but certainly not worth the price. Staff didn't seem bothered about our wait, despite us complaining. Won't be going again.

We stayed at the oyster inn with our dog Mr Red for a 2 night stay this is the first night and I would really recommend the Oyster Inn for anyone wanting to visit or stay at Oban who has a four legged friend with...

Amazing food fantastic fish chips huge portions lovely batter ! Cheese and biscuits fantastic service was really good nothing was a problem will definitely be back

Visited this restaurant with our two young children. The service was exceptional and the food was amazing. The waitress made us feel at ease with our two lively boys, and made sure we could sit somewhere that didn’t disturb the other guests. This made our...

We found almost everywhere inOban shut for dining, then happened upon the Oyster Inn, to meet up with relatives for a birthday lunch. It was very quiet but the staff were excellent: we enjoyed a good lunch sat in the window. The views over the...

We went for food. Mediocre and over priced. Disappointed as it looked lovely from the outside. Restaurant lacked ambiance. Excellent view of the sea…….which forgave the bland food

We have just had a weekend in Oban - stayed at the Oyster Inn Hotel. It was lovely - so so friendly and welcoming. The hotel rooms were spotless - even though being a dog friendly hotel - they keep a few rooms for families...

Booked a table for dinner on arrival for an overnight stay. The dining experience was quite excellent. The scallops for starters were delightful, expertly prepared, and noticeably quite large. The Cajun chicken was very tasty. The sticky toffee pudding was lovely and lite with great...

Back after ten or so years. We have stayed here as well. Four of us came for lunch and it was in the Glue Pot pub. We all had mussels as a starter and they were very good but the mains (Fish and chips and...

I’m staying overnight in the hotel for the first time & the staff have been fabulous. Polite, friendly & helpful. I’ve currently just finished dinner (seafood chowder & mussels) and it was sublime. Looking forward to the lemon & lime cheesecake. So glad I’m coming...

Nice location at head of Loch Etive but on quite busy road. Bar area is quite old and atmospheric. Restaurant is newer with large windows to enjoy the view – after discussing this over the phone we chose the restaurant specifically for the view (as...

Four of us Visited this bar twice over the weekend for a few sociable drinks. The staff didn’t seem to be interested in providing any service. Not at all friendly and didn’t seem to want to serve any drinks. Next time I’m in the location,...

This is an absolutely super hotel, the staff are extremely friendly not to mention professional. We ate in the bar which lovely and cosy and the meals were exceptionally good. Just superb!

Ate here on the recommendation of a friend. Made our reservation to dine in the bar. Found the website with the relevant menu and was looking forward to some personal choices. My wife has allergies so had pan fried pork with a sauce parsley potatos...

We were only in Oban for a couple of days, we were suprised how busy it is! We struggled to get anything booked in town so looked a wee bit further afield. Lucky for us! Nice fresh modern dining area with nice art and great...

Hotel is in a lovely setting overlooking the water, we had a really nice bedroom, clean and tidy. We had booked dinner in the restaurant for the evening which was delicious, my only comment is when we booked dinner they didn’t tell us there was...

We sat in the bar as we had dogs but felt like we were in among everyone, not stuck in a corner. Service was attentive, the food was fantastic. I had mussels, then smoked haddock with sampfire and little roast tatties and then icecream for...

I had grilled sole which had never seen a grill. Was undercooked and soggy. Husband’s burger was pretty pink. Got overcharged for 3 pints of McEwens which were on special. Not worth the money, won’t be back

We had an overnight stay here recently we had 2 rooms both clean and fully stocked with necessities it's very quiet to say it's on a main road and had a brill nights sleep very happy with both rooms we went to the bar for...

Food was just ok .the staff were lovely and very clean . Overpriced for the quality of food tbh .would not try again.

We had dinner here twice when staying in Connel. The meal the first night was fairly good although my son had the steak which was not the best. However the second night was a disappointment. The food was fairly bland with some items not available....

Get to a seafood restaurant at 19.30, no lobster , no mussels, no crab, prawns or langoustine pretty awful service. Totally gutted . Walked here from camp site took 30 minutes

Beautiful restaurant in stunning location. We had King Prawns for starters then Sole and Fish and Chips to follow, supern. Very friendly staff.

Disappointed with the meal we received in the Glue Pot side of this premises. we ordered a fish pie along with other meals and when it arrived, it wasnt quite what we were expecting. a fish pie with mashed potato and cheese topping with green...