The Pier Hotel & Restaurant in Highland

Got to Portree Harbour and hadn’t made a booking for dinner. Lucky to find The Pier Hotel where they took walk-ins. Small restaurant with a few tables. Friendly attentive service. We chose Cod rolls to share for a starter and Monk Fish fricassee for mains. The cod rolls were so good we ordered another serve. The monk fish was absolutely delicious. Great to have a fish dish that wasn’t fried with chips. As the previous meals were so good we had to try a dessert. Ordered the pear and sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel ice cream. Delicious! If we ever get back to Portree from Australian we will definitely come back and can highly recommend to other travellers.

We were very pleasantly surprised how delicious our food was. We just sort of stumbled in starving with no knowledge of what it would be like. The menu was written on the wall with no descriptions, but our sweet little server patiently and thoroughly answered all my questions! I had the Scottish Scallops (heavenly) and the salmon with roasted potatoes and broccoli and both were perfectly prepared and delicious. My husband had the pesto pasta which was so fresh and delicious, followed up by the best sticky toffee pudding of my life. It is not fancy and tables are close together, nice and quant, we lucked out had two lovely tables by us and we all chatter the entire meal. I highly recommend dining here:)

One of us had pasta and pesto theater a monkfish fricassee. Both were ok but vastly overpriced and not very well presented. Not recommend.

The food was delicious and simply honest cuisine. Best local location so far. It's very small, a bit bright but gives a typical impression. In my opinion, the food was incredibly good. Last evening I didn't eat anything remotely good in a restaurant for expensive money. I recommend the shop because it's easy and super tasty. 1A

Musty, smelly, unfriendly, forgettable. Couldn’t stay there. Nothing positive to say. Can’t understand the ratings it’s gotten

The restaurant is inside the pier hotel and can’t book in advance but the food is awesome. The waiter and waiters are super nice. Highly recommended.

Good quality seafood! Cullen skink was delicious but the portion a little small, we also tried their salmon trio which was very fresh and tasty. Nice service, would come back again

A bit inconspicuous and we waited 30 minutes for a free table, but it was really worth it. The waitresses were very warm and friendly and the food was great. Highly recommended.

Very nice and typical place, the beans of the salmon were a bit raw, but the fish was great. The service was a bit too stricted with the tables but it's ok. Immaculate background playlist

We had a dinner at the bar of the restaurant. Took pesto pasta, salmon, mussels and fajitas. Each dish was tasty, well cooked, delicious. Best meal I had in Isle of Skye so far. Very nice service from Joe. Go there without hesitation.

Located on the harbor with beautiful views, this small hotel was quiet and comfortable. Our room and bathroom were small and very minimal--no refrigerator, instant coffee. The breakfast was very limited. Did not even have yogurt. One staff member was very nice, but the man behind the bar was less welcoming and would not accommodate our request when we wanted an earlier breakfast in order to meet up with our tour group.

I have been meaning to review this restaurant ever since we dined here on June 19. We initially went into another restaurant that turned us away because they were fully booked and boy were we glad that they recommended this place. This was one of the bests meal I had in the UK in holiday. It is very obvious the care they take in selecting and combining fresh ingredients to become a delightful home cooked meal. The Cullen Skink had layers of flavor with a delightful richness and was the best fish chowder/soup I have ever had. It is quite a small spot and we were second in line waiting for the doors to open for dinner (it was the middle of the week), so I would recommend getting there within a few minutes of when they open. I could see how the other reviews gave less stars because the service could get a little slow since there are only a few gals working at any given time. Delicious meal nonetheless. They were knowledgeable and more than able to accommodate gluten free for both myself and my husband.

Good place to eat, although we were surprised that there were people eating more varied things than what was on the menu.

A small and charming restaurant in the harbor. Family atmosphere even though it is crowded with tourists. The service made us feel comfortable and relaxed. The menu was short, which I see as something positive. The food was fresh and very good! The mussels for starter were perfect. Cod with tomato and olives was a new taste experience. The sticky pear pudding was heavenly! The price is a bit on the high side, but expected based on the location in the harbor and tourism.

Tout petit endroit, serveuse super gentille et à l’écoute, mets succulents. J’ai pris le saumon à la moutarde, qui était juste succulent…

Giving the place 2 stars only because the food was high quality and tasty. The service on the other hand was extremely poor which led to the overall experience being very underwhelming and one that I would not recommend, especially for tourists who are would like to be in a good mood. Few examples of bad service here: 1. Cutlery (forks) were thrown on to the table instead of kept next to the guests, extremely rude behaviour 2. Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream was presented without the ice cream (and no warning either), when asked about it, the wait staff just said "Oh, our fridge isn't working so we don't have ice cream"!! - why wouldn't you let us know that when we ordered - also how does a seafood place run without a working fridge?!! 3. Wait staff was very rude saying things like "I don't have all day to take your order" - that was a first. On the positive side, food was fresh and lovely, would recommend the Scallops, Cullen Skink, Monk fish. Go for the food but beware of the service - you will 100% find other places in Portree which have good food and good service.

This could be a nice small cozy place if managed better. But, it is way overpriced for small portions (mussels "main" which felt like a starter), and forgetful waitress who among other things forgot to serve the small piece of sandwich bread which was supposed to come as the only side to this 17.95 pound dish.

Service kind at the beginning afterwards extremely unpolite. Food was not really tasteful.

There was only one person servicing the table and it seemd enough as there are very few places but the service was really dissapointing. She was all over the place and really putting no effort. There are only a few options in the menu and even fewer available. I ordered the mussels that were supposed to come with garlic bread and they came without. Asked and got a small bun instead. Lots of eye rolling came with any question. People were coming in and asking for a table but were rejectes although there were tables available that only needed cleaning. Unlikely for me to come again although the food itself was not bad.

We visited as two couples and enjoyed lovely food, but the service came with attitude which took the edge off the whole experience.

Things didn’t start good with bad service but from there it went downhill. The food can best be deacribed as microwaved leftovers, the monkfish was dry and tastes old and the fricassee was partly freezer cold and partly boiling hot. The taste was a mix of sour and old. Not sure what’s going on in the kitchen and I only hope that the visit doesn’t result in a food poisoning. The plates went back mostly untouched after an initial bite.

Unfortunately, a very unpleasant experience. 4 of us arrived and like everyone else we queued to wait our turn. They let us sit in the nearby pub but since there was a really unpleasant smell, my friends thought it best to wait outside while I stayed inside. Meanwhile others arrived Clients. To make a long story short, after almost an hour the customer who arrived just 10 minutes ago was seated before us. The excuse was that we didn't wait in the pub, which wasn't true. What bothered us most was the unwillingness to find a solution by having us sit outside.

We came here for dinner on our 1st night on the island. And yes the food was superb. Big shout out for the barmen I think I heard him say his nickname was Milky. Cracking guy good for a laugh and a chat. Gave us good tips for the island also. Thank you

We visited Portree harbour and walked around for somewhere to eat that had good seafood options and a view. The Pier fitted the bill perfectly. A small dining room with 5 or 6 tables max, with an adjoining bar which we sat in and enjoyed a drink whilst our table was ready. The service was so friendly and attentive and the food was exceptional. We chose scallops, and mussels steamed in cider for starters. The scallops were melt in the mouth, whilst the mussels were absolutely the best I have ever tasted; translucent and tasty, in a simple but delicious broth. 5 star quality! We the. Both plumped for the locally caught cod in a tomato and olive sauce, with creamy mash. Absolutely delicious dish. Finally we shared the pear and sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel ice cream. Sumptuous, sticky, comforting. Delicious! We will definitely be back for another meal next time we visit Portree and can highly recommend to other travellers.

Small shop with super fresh fish and delicious chips

Aunque su aspecto inicial nos hizo dudar, una vwz sentados y atendidos sabíamos que era el sitio adecuado. Todo se confirmó cuando apreciamos la calidad de la comida. Sin duda la mejor cena durante todo nuestro viaje

I ordered local Scottish mussels. It turned out to be a big mistake. The mussels are not fresh, many of them taste stinky. In addition, main mussels portion size is like starter I had in Oban. overpriced in general.

Awesome fresh seafood and a cozy atmosphere. What I really appreciated was the various options to accommodate allergies and intolerances - a good place to come if you're dairy or gluten free (I'm dairy free myself).

Cannot comment on the food We called to make a reservation for 6 and were told they don't do reservations, perfectly fine. We were told to be there when they open to have a good chance to be seated. When we arrived, we were told they can't seat 6 people despite the restaurant having enough free seats May have been a misunderstanding, we still were very lucky to get a seat anywhere else

Service was terrible. We were waiting for everything too long, especially that in the restaurant they have only five tables. Water with some pieces (of food?) in the bottle. Afterwards no one brought new cutlery after sides, main courses were served and we were waiting next 5 min to start to eat. Soup and scallops ok, but main dish (monkey fish) unacceptable - sand in the mushrooms, watery sauce, weird composition of the dish, three pieces of completely tasteless, dry fish. Mussels - small portions, poor quality (we have a comparison with other places on Sky) and the worst — didn’t smell fresh at all. Dessert we ordered never arrived. We were 7, part of the group was so hungry, they just ate and decided to not complain about the food (not because they liked it), but two of us sent fish to the kitchen and left hungry. Small portions compared to the prices. Avoid this place.

Perfect service, smiling, pleasant, attentive host!! Excellent meal!! Recommend++++

It's good place to eat local things. We took langoustines and salmon and it was good. The waitress is extremely nice, smile and everything! The only thing is the wind in the legs due to the door. You have to know there is only 16 places in the restaurant. Don't forget to reserved !

I had a lovely dinner here. Two very delicious dishes and a dessert in this cozy little restaurant. Not too many options to choose from, but this is what I liked about it. Service was a bit distracted, but everything fine. I had a nice evening here and would like to come again if I get the chance.

Prices in the restaurant higher than shown the outside menu. Waitress are very rude.

Absolutely avoid. We are a family with two children aged 5 and 8. The quantities are ridiculous. We ordered mussels. 18 pounds 500 grams of mussels with bread and butter as an accompaniment... No children's menu, we asked for mussels and pasta in smaller quantities hoping for an adjustment in the price. Finally they brought us adult quantities (for the adult price), but fortunately because already there we had to pay them for fries in a second restaurant afterwards because they were so hungry. 78 pounds for 1.5 kilos of mussels, a pasta dish, two beers and bread. Extremely expensive and we left hungry. Not to mention the poor service.

Hidden gem!! Amazingly delicious and super fresh seafood with reasonable price. 😋

Lovely cozy place. The seafood plates were so delicious. The daily catch langoustines were so juicy and tasty. Monk fish, scallops, and cullen skink were so great as well.

Love the Augustine shrimp soooo goooood!!!! Other seafood like monkfish and scallop also very fresh and yummy but the augustine is the one we really love ❤️

Perhaps if you dine in the evening, there is more to it, but the 'restaurant' is little more than a rough and ready cafe, staff are friendly and helpful, but the menu choices at lunchtime are very limited.

Excellent seafood,straight from the boat,small intimate restaurant we enjoyed very much

4 friends have gone to eat and the portions are very small. We tried the salmon and pesto as main dishes. As a starter we ordered the cod. The food is good but it is very limited

Poor food for the price. Small salmon fillet for £26. Plate of bland pesto for £17. We were hungry and ended up at the Coop supermarket buying food for dinner again. I do not recommend it. I would go straight to the supermarket

The service was good, although the food was so pricey, tasteless and not enough. We ordered salmon, pasta and cod. Also, they run out 3 of the main plates before we order. I would not recommend this place

After having waited 45 minutes for a table (and that’s ok!) we could only pick the few dishes that were still available. A small portion of bread (almost 4 pounds) came only after we finished our meal, after we asked twice for it. Unfortunate choice for our last night. Never again.

This was the first restaurant where I had a really good meal on Portree. Rather inconspicuous from the outside. It is a small restaurant, cozy and rustic, with a feel-good atmosphere. The lady who served me was very attentive and personable. I ate a vegetarian haggis, which I can really recommend. Zim dessert was a lemon posset, which wasn't really cheap, but tasted great. This was truly the best meal on the Isle of Skye.I'll be back this year.

Really nice restaurant and amazing staff

The food quality is very good and there is no lunch break, which saved my hungry life!

Great food service and cold draft beer without the long lines of other restaurants!!!

I had lunch here on the first day of the restaurant opening - amazing seafood fresh off local trawlers. As it was the first day the staff served the seafood in takeaway boxes which I loved! The monkfish had come that day off the restaurant owners family boat. Fantastic food - the best we had on our trip around the Scottish Isles! Even better was the friendly service from the staff including at the bar next door. Thank you so much for a great day!!!

Loved drinking at the bar, it was fantastic vibe, More love to Kayrn, she made the place delightful.

The best place in this area. I really recommend it for a drink and to meet Kayr

If you come to Skye you have to come and eat here. Friendly & welcoming on their first day open of the season. The fish and seafood was fresh, straight from line-to-plate, the monkfish impeccable and you have to get the muscles (so tender!) and langoustine, all caught by family of the staff. Thank you for such a delicious lunch!!

Super charming little restaurant 😀 No reservation required or possible as you just wait for a table in the bar next door. We waited about 30 minutes and it was very worth it. I had the scallops, my friend (vegetarian) had a delicious, large salad with lots of feta. The garlic bread is also highly recommended. The tiramisu with whiskey instead of amaretto is also really good. Very friendly waitress. We'll be back 😀

Amazing seafood and very friendly and helpful staff. Had langoustines for the first time ever and they took the time to explain everything about how to eat them properly, despite being very busy

Small but cosy & friendly restaurant. Amazingly fresh seafood will absolutely give you a surprise. We ordered the daily special grilled langoustine and smoked mackerel, which ended up with ‘wow’. Mussels were really fresh too. Great food, great service. We throughly enjoyed it! 👍👍👍

Very fresh fish and cooked in a divine way! Everything was excellent and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. Super recommended!

Lovely service and excellent food! Would definitely recommend to have your dinner here. You can't book a table so my advice is go around 17:00 or 18:00, if you don't like waiting for a table.

Fresh seafood and delicious. Fresh caught from the morning giving an adorable little restaurant a very high quality feel.

Superb meal, the starter and mains were great. Dessert were a little bit of a let down, but still great overall. We had the scallops, and mussels and both were amazing.

Traditional, tasty and fresh food, nice music and great service! Langoustines were so good and start with the skink if you don’t want to miss a great, local dish. This place is perfect for a dinner after a day hiking. It opened just a few weeks ago so I suggest to try it know before it becomes famous and expensive 😜 Be aware the specials are first come, first serve so be early if you don’t want to miss it. Also the place doesn’t accept reservations but you can enjoy a drink at the bar while you wait for a table.

This was an amazing meal. We shared the beet salad, the scallops, and the langoustine specials. The scallops were amazing and super unique, with potatoes, seaweed, carrots and a super delicious garlic sauce. The langoustines were so very fresh, delicious and fun to eat. Salad was also amazing yet somehow the low point, compared to the rest. Finished off with the lemon posset, which was tart enough, even for me! The playlist was super fun and our waitress was a sheer delight. Very casual, very Scottish. Don’t bother going if you’re looking for something that feels fussy or fancy. It’s casual vibe with incredible food that fancier restaurants should be jealous of. There are no reservations but a Scottish bar next door you can wait in for a table— be cool, be kind. :)

Wonderful ! The scalopps were just amazing, thanks 😊

We were very lucky to walk in and grab a table at 8pm on a Saturday. Everyone afterwards were turned away, so get in early if you can. No bookings. My partner and I shared the scallops and special of the day - langoustines with bread and salad. Both dishes were divine! Very generous portions. For dessert, we had the Lemon Posset recommended by the waitress. A delicious and refreshing dessert. Amazing service! Waitress was very lovely, helpful and attentive. Highly recommend.

A warm welcome, for a restaurant that doesn't look like much at first glance. We were kindly made to wait at the bar before being able to get a table. The wait was worth it, the meal was a real treat, for the eyes but also the taste buds!! Remember to bring some change for the tip as it is not possible with a credit card. The service was impeccable, thank you, we had a very good evening.

Excellent service, food was delicious, definitely go back again.

Lovely food, service, and atmosphere!

Without words! Everything delicious, fantastic! perhaps the first time we've eaten so well since we've been in Scotland. The only thing is that they don't take reservations so come early and at most you have to wait 20/30 minutes at the bar next door while you taste the local gins. It's really worth it!!!

If you pass the roads and they are open, you should go into this restaurant, i.e. if you like good food. (seafood)

Great food and great people. The waitress is very nice and the food is incredibly tasty.

Little cozy restaurant by the shore, with a very friendly and warm-welcoming waitress. She recommended the catch of the day which was fish and chips and langoustines. The food was amazing, the prices are reasonable. I think we go back today.

Not a typical hotel restaurant, more of a small bistro room with only 5 tables. But don't be fooled. The cuisine is excellent. Small menu and excellent dishes. Starters around £7/8, mussels as a starter is quite a good amount, main courses from £18 (scallops are delicious!!! £22), desserts £7/8, we had the delicious tiramisu. And amazing service 🤗👍

Very good quality and very friendly

One of the best dining experiences of 2022!! Donna, the super friendly staff, kindly put me in a 6:00table when getting a dinner table in Portree is so difficult. The food was amazing, especially langoustines!!! If it is on the menu, I highly recommend you take it. When I almost became a refugee because I couldn't get into a restaurant at night in Portree, the tourist center of the Isle of Skye, I was saved by a kind staff member named Donna. And the exquisite seafood❗️The smoked salmon was delicious, but the langoustine, which looked like tiger prawns, was the best. We had a wonderful night, filling our hearts and stomachs.

Awesome seafood! Really fresh and reasonably priced!

Went there with a friend during a roadtrip. Excellent food, refined and filling. And service as good as the food: nice and efficient. Really loved this place, highly recommended

Just landed in Skye on a group hiking trip, and was having an absolute nightmare trying to find somewhere for 3 or 4 of us to eat. I stumbled upon the Pier Hotel and asked if I could get a table, and how long I would have to wait. The waitress, Donna, was very helpful and understanding, and explained that there was a waiting list and I could put my name down and have a drink in the bar. The bar was quite cosy and welcoming, and decent Guinness too. We waited just over an hour but it was well worth it! The food was, quite simply amazing! It doesn't look like much but don't be fooled, you will not be disappointed.

Ate at the cozy restaurant here after a boat trip. Seating is on a first come, first served basis - you're welcome to wait in the bar for a table to become available. The food was very good with an emphasis on quality and presentation. A bit pricey, but it is about supply and demand and there is a lot of demand so not unfair. the waitress was lovely and a genuine friendliness.

This place just opened a few weeks ago, so it was quiet when we walked in for an early dinner. Host was very nice, service was fast and the food was fantastic. Really well presented, tasted great, and was a good price. Highly recommend!

Rarely go back to the same place twice in a row, but everything from the food to service and warmth warrants high regards. Truly found my favorite meals in scottland on this menu. I'd highly recommend.

Lovely little place, don't look at the interieur but just ate the food. A very nice service en very good food

The tall thin and beautiful waitress is so nice to squeeze us in to their small but very cozy and rustic restaurant after about 15-20 minutes wait at the adjacent bar. We ordered the mussels and the scallops, both are fantastic. Highly recommended.

Super friendly welcome, lots of people but offer to wait at the bar while waiting for a table to become available. Very good dishes with fresh ingredients, service with lots of smiles. Very good address

Very good place in a beautiful location. Fish menù based on daily catch, salmon and steak pie were wonderful! Good prices

Went here twice with family. Waitress was great. Long wait so we had drinks in the pub next door and she got us when the table was ready. Amazing food. Everyone in the family was happy. Plan ahead for a wait... so go early or not when absolutely famished. Highly recommend!

Although we are staying in town the reviews were too good to pass this place up. The meal did not disappoint us. Both the Cod and Sea Bass were exceptional. And the desert was the perfect finish.

Nos encantó Portree a pesar de que lo vimos en uno de esos días típicos del norte de Escocia, lluvioso, con niebla pero aún así dejaba ver su encanto y el puerto salpicado de casitas en distintos colores. Entramos al restaurante del Pier Hotel y fue un acierto, la sopa de Haddock estaba realmente exquisita y el Fish and Chips también estaba bastante bueno.

Came here twice for a drink. It’s in a perfect location, right on the marina however sadly the windows don’t allow you to see the marina. Inside it needs a lick of paint and a bit of an uplift. Staff are friendly and the locals drink in there who seem nice.

Restaurant spécialisé dans les plats de mer, leur « Cullen Skink » est excellent (soupe de Haddock et Patate) ainsi que leurs poissons, frais et fins en goût. Je recommande fortement. Salle de petite capacité (~20 couverts)

We had a comfortable stay at this place ! Really nice staff and also good food at the restaurant downstairs

Do not miss this one! the food is incredibly tasty and the place is welcoming, simple and relaxing. It is a small restaurant, with just a few tables, not taking reservations, but it is well worth the wait to get a table, if the restaurant is full. The staff is very friendly and the food was just great!

We stayed for 3 nights in the area, had dinner here twice. What else to say :) Make sure to come early and hungry! No reservations.

When we arrived, we waited in the next door bar until they were able to accommodate our large group (party of 6). It was WELL worth the wait! Kat, our server was absolutely incredible! She was helpful, attentive, and friendly, with a great sense of humor! She even demonstrated the proper way for me to eat my prawns. The sweet potato soup and mussels were also delicious.Excellent experience, best meal on the island! Highly recommend!! You will not be disappointed!!

Dinner reservations needed for dinner even if you stay in the hotel. The restaurant is not directly affiliated with the hotel, so pay your bill after eating dinner. Breakfast, however, is included if you stay in the hotel. Breakfast is typical Scottish breakfast with options of cereal and juice. Pics are from dinner and breakfast.

Het is een klein, 10 tafeltjes, gezellig restaurant, je kan niet reserveren. Laat je naam achter bij de serveerster. Neem een drankje in de pub en je wordt opgehaald. Beperkte kaart, heerlijk gegeten. Wij hadden Haddock en Cullen Skink. Fantastisch. Echt een aanrader.

Abbiamo pranzato in questo ristorante seguendo i consigli di TA, cercavamo un posto dove mangiare del pesce fresco cucinato in maniera semplice e devo dire che è stato assolutamente esaudito il nostro desiderio. Ho ordinato gli scampi temendo che arrivasse un piatto misero e invece il piatto era ricchissimo, stessa cosa per le cozze, ottime e senza troppa panna.

Great restaurant menu includes a range of foods. We had seafood, scallops and fish of the day. Fabulous tasty and well priced

Rolstoelgebruiker. The pier hotel. Aan de baai. Klein Resto. Geduld. Wachtlijst. Drink een pintje in de bar vt hotel. Oergezellig. Klein. Van zodra plaats in resto wordt je geroepen. Wij proefden de Linguini met vis. Formidastisch. Een zeer gevulde schotel! Let op aanbod is beperkt. Het resto 'sloot' al om 20h00 !! Sterke aanrader, maar wees vroeg genoeg…

We did not have a booking for the restaurant but took a chance and managed to secure a table for two in the small cosy restaurant. The waitress was very efficient and friendly considering she was the only one there and managed to get drinks from the bar also with no trouble. We ordered the mackerel pate and chowder to start followed by the smoked haddock/ black pudding risotto and seafood linguine. Meals were delicious and struggled to finish. Very reasonably priced and generous portions. Would recommend this restaurant as a must when visiting Portree. Will get back there again hopefully.

We had a meal here and we had beautiful seafood. We had starters and mains which were great. We also had a Cranachan for dessert and it was gorgeous. We had to wait for 15 mins for a table and went into the bar for a drink. This is well worth a visit as it a real local pub. I would definitely recommend here.

Able to get in without a reservation. They allowed us to sit and wait and order our beverages before the dining hour to began. Filled up with patrons quickly. Good hot pub food that is reasonably priced. Good for families.