The Pierhouse Hotel in Argyll & Bute

Wow, the food was absolutely amazing and the staff were so warm and welcoming on a chilly autumn evening. The smoked haddock soufflé was unforgettable! The restaurant has a lovely, cozy, pub feel but the food is absolutely top notch. So unexpected at the bottom of a windy road. I hope one day to make it back to experience it all over again, just wonderful.

Wonderful place. Very nice, excellent food, very courteous people. Very glad we went there. Nice views..,,,.,.,.,,.

Excellent accommodation and very helpful staff at the Pierhouse. The food is very good with fresh seafood the highlight of the menu. It was our anniversary and they presented us with a special desert. Highly recommended

Amazing place with stunning scenery. The food was superb and Sarah our waitress was so professional and friendly. Can’t wait to come again.

We were booked in to stay here but there was a booking.com problem which meant that the booking had somehow got cancelled. They had no spare rooms… however they got us booked into a nearby hotel with dinner at no extra cost. They dealt with a problem not of their making in a proffesional and courteous manner and went beyond what I might have reasonably expected to put right the problem.

Ottima cena, servita in una bella veranda coperta. Menu degustazione di 4 portate di eccellente livello: tema pesce, ma non solo. Carta dei vini di ottimo livello e cocktail eccellenti. Servizio attento e cortese: apprezzato l'omaggio alla mia compagna che festeggiava il compleanno

We stayed at this hotel on a B&B basis. We had made reservations for dinner in the bar on our first night and in the restaurant on the second night. Either way did not really matter, as the menu was the same in each - and what a wonderful menu, with first class service and hospitality. On our second night, we decided on the seafood platter, with an additional lobster - fresh from the sea into the kitchen and on to our plate thermidored. Service by a couple of staff, both of whom were exceptional - was a great experience. Sammy, the youngest and newest member of the team was/is the difference that made a truly wonderful experience of the fruits of the sea

We just went for a cup of tea and scone, jam and cream to share some time there with our daughter. We didn’t stay at this hotel so can’t say more. The scone with berries and clotted cream got a thumbs-up From all of us. The tables were rather bare - functional rather than attractive but the venue is lovely.

This place is amazing, and the food outstanding. Location is perfect and nothing is too much trouble. We stayed here, so also had the breakfast which was equally good.

Sublime plateau de fruits de mer (langoustine, Saint-Jacques, huitres, moules, ...). Accueil très agréable et superbe cadre.

With a view over the jetty where the Lismore ferry runs, the setting is spectacular . The service , food and ambience terrific. Best langoustines I have had . Book.

Fabulous Tasty Monkfish perfectly cooked. Staff so friendly and clearly love working there. Wheelchair access a little ropey with gravel to negotiate however otherwise fine. View outstanding.

Absolutely amazing view and ambiance! Food was fresh and well presented! Seafood so fresh and amazing. We all had different items but scallop appetizer and bouillabaisse was amazing. From fish and chips to lobster, it was amazing.

A beautiful setting at Port Appin, seafood superb, lovely staff. This is my Ancestral home, the Stewarts, and I will be coming back again. Countryside stunning.

The menu is small but there was a great array of locally caught seafood to choose from. Staff were friendly and the restaurant was light-filled and had a lovely view over the water, making it the perfect spot for lunch.

We had an uncheduled due to some campervan technical issues. Restaurant promises Seafood heaven an in some respects it did not disappoint. Wonderful location and superb interior. In var area with our dog and made very welcome. Very attentive staff. Food was superb but expensive. Mussels had no bread or accompanying side and the Monkfish was awesome but two tiny portions which would have been fine it was £20 or came with sides.... sadly it didn't as it was £30 with nothing to save the embarrassing portion size. Overall lovely place but they need to put more on the plate or change less!¡

Great meal at the "new" Pierhouse last week. After a 2 month closure for refurbishment, The Pierhouse reopened with new kitchen facilities, and we were joined by friends for dinner. The menu is "compact and bijou" and, as explained to us, by a very competent server, is designed to allow flexibility of choice I.e. you are not confined to the traditional "starter/main/pud"model. We had, variously, the crispy lamb, whipped gruth dubh, Cullen skink, burnt hollandaise grilled fish, bouillabaisse, dark chocolate tart and apple tart with custard. All excellent and imaginatively executed and presented. My grilled fish with the hollandaise sauce and crayfish was truly superb. All the staff are not just knowledgeable but keen to help and enhance the whole, very special experience that dining at The Pierhouse is.

I have dined at the Pierhouse on several occasions now, both as a hotel resident and walk-in. The food has, on every occasion, been some of the best I have experienced. The cosy yet tasteful decor combined with the stunning panoramic landscape views provides an immersive experience of some of the best seafood that Scotland has to offer. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The menu caters surprisingly well to vegetarian/vegan diners too, with the chef clearly giving as much consideration to these unique dishes as to the meat and fish. All in all, one of my favourite restaurants that I always look forward to revisiting.

I cant praise this wee gem of a hotel highly enough. From the super friendly staff to the fabulous food..it adds up to an incredibly relaxing indulgent experience. Being a returning customer I could see the improvements and renovations being carried out both in the bedroom and public areas. The beds are still just as comfortable and guarantee a great nights sleep. Rooms are spotless and lovely welcoming touches are appreciated. The star of this hotel tho is the food..best seafood to be had anywhere and the cheese soufflé and cullen skink is to die for. Menu is varied and there is something for everyone ...have tried most of it during our many stays and now find it difficult to chose a favourite dish. Servers are great at talking you thro the dishes/flavours and very informative about seasonal changes. Breakfast is cooked to order..just the way you like it and has a good selection. Very clear to see why Pierhouse is in the Michelin guide and winning excellence awards for their food. Dogs were very well welcomed and catered for with towels biscuits and bowls. Cant wait to go back in better weather to sit on the new deck soaking up the views watching the world go by. Highly recommended

Absolutely the best in the west The food at the Pierhouse just gets better and better. The seafood is mouth watering and there are delicious vegetarian and meat options for those who don't eat fish. But you'd be missing out on the freshest fish cooked perfectly. Desserts are to die for especially the sticky toffee pudding. The staff are brilliant, nothing is too much trouble and they are all 'on it', a very impressive team. On top of this, the location is spectacular with beautiful comfortable decor. It is a feast for the senses, and I cant wait to go back

Recently visited the Pierhouse for lunch after high recommendation from friends and I was not disappointed. The freshest seafood, the friendliest staff, the best location and the largest selection of Scottish gins and whisky to keep me coming back many more times!

Me and my partner have eaten at The Pierhouse on several occasions over the last few years. We have always found it to be a cut above. An absolutely stunning location, with friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive staff. We have fantastic memories of dining at the Pierhouse. The Lemon Sole was one of the best meals I've ever had, and the seafood platter was truly something to behold. The vegetarian/ vegan options were also brilliant, and not the usual fayre. Very highly recommended. We cannot wait to return.

Sorry to say we were disappointed. We stayed and ate here for 2 nights in November ‘23 then again earlier this week (March ‘24) ; hoping that after the refurbishments that the hugely positive reputation and eye watering price tag were well placed- conclusion? no, not really. Room lovely and comfortable but sadly only those without dogs qualify for the sea view option. Dinner: some really excellent dishes- although pretty small and very expensive. A few strange misfits: smoking potatoes really doesn't work - the very strong bitter flavour overpowering all else; also seasonal greens are great but another strong flavour and these were the only vegetable sides on offer, besides chips. Breakfast was very - surprisingly- disappointing: the only bread available was supermarket white sliced (peculiar after we had the most fabulous crusty homemade bread with dinner the previous evening). Otherwise, such an old fashioned offering (the orange juice and marmalade are excellent though). Just a couple of Kellogg's type choices of cereal. The closest thing to muesli and fresh fruit they suggested came as a soup plate full of plain granola and a second soup plate full of tinned fruit salad. hmm. Bacon thick and not crispy and eggs overcooked. Background music we felt was inappropriate with the same type piped relentlessly at all times of day: lots of early rock&roll and raucous R&B. However, the staff are all just lovely - we enjoyed meeting them all and lots of other guests; and the location is fabulous. We just feel that it doesn't quite hang together yet and really wasn't value for money.

This is my second review as is being redone after comments left by the general manager. My pal read it as well and explained the difference in experience from last time 10 years ago under different ownership. Put simply this place overcooks food, would charge you for the air you breath as an extra if it could, like others have said half of the food is over cooked. This is not to the same standards under previous ownership. No starters on the menu ... this is how far its gone down hill. The uncooked food ie oysters were great to be fair though. The tarte tatin was a joke. The proper custard ( I don't think they know the French words for it lol) was thin and clearly did not use egg yokes and a vanilla pod. If they did it was the worst version ever made. Service was hit and miss. We ended up with a tiny monkfish dish that was left on our table for 5 to 10 min, then taken away to another table after asking us had we eaten any lol we will not be back. Expect a gobby reply from the general manager saying how great they are and how perfect she is lol.

Full of high expectations prior to arrival. A beautiful setting - right on the waterfront. However the check In was completed in the middle of the bar which was extremely busy and it all felt very awkward. We had booked for dinner. The food is on the expensive side however it wasn’t the cost that was the issue it was the menu and the quality that really let it down. Not easy to navigate the menu as it looked like a menu of mains and no starters. Then the realisation that if you wanted any veg or potatoes you had to pay extra on top of what was already an expensive main dish. The mussels were dry and over cooked. The room was ok. Bed wasn’t that comfortable and mattresses past the sell by date. However the welcome biscuits were nice. Breakfast was disappointing. The sausages were bland and the brioche French toast was a large inedible slab. On checking out we were given a bill with items we hadn’t had. several of which had been consumed by another party before we had even arrived. What really angered us was the attitude of the ‘manager’ who was abrupt and cocky when the bill was challenged. Also watch out for the 20% service charge added without any consultation. We won’t be back despite the lovely location.

Fabulous food, great service, lovely cocktails. The seafood platter was top notch, highly recommended. Attentive staff (my wife was able to substitute my oysters for something else), i had oysters for the first time and was suprised how much i liked them. Some of the...

Popped in for a coffee and a bite to eat whilst on holiday in the area. Accommodated a party of 5 and a small cocker spaniel with no bother. Lovely scones, soup and the chips!!!! There was a small issue with the fish pie, which...

The Pierhouse always delivers from the moment you walk in to the moment of your departure whether it's an overnight or longer. Having stayed here a few times the staff engender a sense of relaxed professionalism welcoming you to a special place on the west...

Great food, great service, and really relaxed (no airs or graces). Has some huge langoustines for starters and the most indulgent chocolate pud. Only slight issue was I couldn’t find the fish in the Arnold Bennet Soufflé, but it was still incredibly delicious and lapped...

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch here looking out over the water. Lots of choice, and as others have said, menu grouped by style of food (rather than starters and main) but all clearly explained by the attentive and friendly wait staff. Best fish and chips i’ve...

Fantastic restaurant with great views over to the isle of lismore. All locally sourced produce, good ambience and attentive staff. Menu is a tad confusing as its seemingly not arranged in a traditional manner ?! Waitress mentioned it’s easier just to go by price to...

I booked on the back of the restaurant being shown on Michelin web site and as it was available, I booked an overnight room as well. The sea-view room was spacious, warm and cosy with lovely views across the Loch Linnhe to the Isle of...

The restaurant is off the beaten track but was totally full even on a low season mid-week day. Excellent langoustines and fish and chips. Decent value and good service too. Highly recommended.

The Pierhouse Hotel - Restaurant is in a quite outstanding location. For this reason the expectation of superb food and wine was high. The lamb was quite outstanding as was the fish and chips. The supporting wine was excellent. Unfortunately the bill was expensive.

Exquisite food served in a spectacular setting without pretense. Friendly, familial and professional. Remarkable given remote location

Thank you so much for the kind hospitality today. The cuisine was superb and the Cullen Skink amongst the very best that I have tasted - fabulous!! What an experience, brilliant food in such a fantastic location with views across to Lismore and beyond. I...

We were saying in Oban and, as it was raining, decided to go for a drive with a lunch destination. Booked Pierhouse and motored north through gorgeous countryside until we arrived in Port Appin. The restaurant was warm and cosy with a blazing fire, as...

A fabulous 2 days here to unwind after a tough year with Ill health . The Pierhouse staff were excellent in understanding my eating routine now so could offer to reduce the size of plates for my meals , I only have a small stomach...

I read about The Pierhouse Hotel and wanted to stay there. Unfortunately, there are only 12 rooms and they were fully booked. However - it was the restaurant review that first drew me in. I wrote and inquired if we could get a reservation in...

My wife and I had a fish pie and an apple tart tatin tonight. Both of it was excellent. Especially the tart was outstanding. The service was very friendly and we just enjoyed it from the first until the last minute.

Fabulous spot overlooking the loch. Friendly and helpful staff and the food was wonderful. Proper fresh fish, selection of sauces all done really well. Well worth the detour.

Veldig koselig sted med god service og fantastisk mat. Også fine rom med gode senger. Et pluss og god ide...

Really delicious meal with stunning view of the Loch. The service was first class. Great selection of fish and staff knowledgable as we did not know some of the fish.

A very memorable dinner celebrating our Silver Wedding Anniversary. Service and food was excellent and we really appreciated extra little touches for our special occasion. A night we’ll remember for a long time. Thanks to all the staff.

The welcome was so warm, stunning location and wonderful food in the restaurant ( the Monkfish was probably the best I’ve ever had) and great breakfast.

We had a superb overnight stay at The Pierhouse and the staff were all lovely, welcoming and helpful. The room was very nicely furnished, with a comfy bed and a good shower. Dinner was outstanding too! The staff went out of their way to make...

Einfaches Haus mit einer freundlichen, hilfsbereiten Bedienung- schnell und sehr guter Küche- wirklich zum empfehlen

We love this place! The location is spectacular - set by the pier, looking across at Lismore and on beyond the Linnhe Loch to the hills in Ardgour. But you need more than a location to make a place work and do the staff make...

I popped in for a lunch and was very disappointed by food and how it was served. I had very good experiences in a past but now so big changes to worse. Firstly they do not take cash at all. I took my friend to...

A piece of magic in an incredible setting. As you arrive the sign says ‘Welcome to seafood heaven’ they aren’t wrong. Stayed for 4 nights, did not want to leave. Wonderful staff, breakfasts as memorable as dinner, stuck for choice what to have to eat....

We are so glad that we found this restaurant. It's in a beautiful location away from the busy world. A small one lane road leads to it. We were early for our reservation, so we went on the short loop hike around the peninsula. It...

We had the most relaxing comfortable stay. Staff we very helpful & friendly. Food was outstanding we loved every minute we will be back

A little disappointing but after a previous excellent lunch. On this occasion the delicious home cured trout was overwhelmed by a somewhat salty coarse trout pate Either, on their own would have been acceptable but not together. Last time the cured trout was served with...

Amazing lunch Had the Souffle which was absolutely delicious followed by langoustines and fish pie. Wonderful service and ultra dog friendly with a warm towel for a damp doggy on a rainy day

Wow! Amazing meal in a stunning setting. A cut above the rest. Anyone visiting the area should set aside one night to eat some superb seafood. Complemented by smooth friendly service.

Booking is advised. We enjoyed a fabulous lunch. The cheese and smoked haddock soufflé starter was a triumph. This was a deep flavoured thing of utter bliss! The ample plate of langoustines were harvested from just a few miles from the door and were fresh...

Spent five nights at this wonderful hotel, great atmosphere, location, food and service. A lovely holiday enjoyed by 8 friends and a dog.

Very simply, this is one of the best restaurants you will find in the UK, not just for the food which is incredible, but the knowledgable, attentive service, the friendly welcome, and the amazing views. My friends from California who were enjoying Scotland for the...

The most glorious setting for one of the best seafood meals we've ever eaten. Excellent customer service, reasonable prices and charming staff.

Brilliant wee hotel with great staff serving some wonderful fresh local cuisine in a beautiful part of Scotland. Highly recommended.

Having tasted the delicious scones at the Pierhouse earlier in the week, we decided to treat ourselves to an evening meal there on our last night in Port Appin. We weren't disappointed; the food was delicious and staff were lovely. They went out of their...

We arrived late morning for an overnight stay. The menu is mainly seafood and excellent. I had the best ever cheese soufflé for lunch, my husband had fish and chips (excellent). For dinner I had the excellent fish and chips and my husband had lobster....

A little piece of heaven :D just love it here such a special place and fabulous fish and seafood. Unpretentious but with high standards and friendly, professional service . The food is so good, fabulous and fresh. We had half a dozen oysters each to...

Beautiful day with lovely view. Food served quickly and was delicious. Staff friendly and happy. Dog friendly with a lovely atmosphere.

Walked in for lunch and got prime seats in the bar facing out to the Loch. Great views and a fab location. Food excellent. Had dinner the following night. Equally as good. Highly recommend! Restaurant with rooms

Local cuisine, Seafood, European, British, Scottish, Vegetarian Friendly Staff. One of the nicest restaurants we have visited, so much we made four visits here during our week long stay in the area. Plan on a number of return visits this November and will be attempting...

As I was visiting the area for the first time the pierhouse was recommended and after a quick coffee we booked for dinner that night. Dressed up and both of us were keen to be eating in this packed Restaurant. I chose Lobster for my...

Will, the Very important Lithuanian was a very enthusiastic and entertaining top notch fella meal was greatly enjoyed, made our night

We have visited the Pierhouse Hotel a few times but only for drinks, we were in Port Appin for a foodie break and decided to have lunch here, this place is incredible - we had a dozen oysters and half lobster along with bread and...

Most incredible views, busy and popular so often have to book. Great service, wonderful food, exceptional

We were recommended to this fantastic hotel and restaurant by a friend and we were not disappointed. The drive from Oban was a pleasure alone, but the scenery when we arrived was breathtaking. From the moment we entered the hotel, the staff could not have...

Absolutely stunning food and service. I had the house smoked salmon and lobster Thermidor, husband had the Cullen skink and plaice. Everything was perfectly cooked and it is in my top 5 meals that I will remember!

Fantastic night food was excellent accommodation was luxurious and comfortable with lovely staff beautiful location and a lovely atmosphere thanks to Fiona for everything Thanks alot Donnie and Hazel The Machrie.

Had a lovely lunch today.what I liked was we weren’t rushed like in some places but plenty of time between courses.A special mention to our server James who was great and informative.

We had a late lunch in this restaurant today. My husband had oysters and lobster which was fantastic. Wonderful chocolate fondant pudding. Pleasant, helpful staff. Also dog friendly which we appreciated very much. Would certainly recommend and will be back of in the are.

We love seafood and had already eaten at the excellent sea food shack in Oban. I’d also eaten seafood around the world. This was by far the best we have had. We chose the Grand platter - on the pricy side we initially thought, but...

Every now and then your loyal reviewer finds a spot that is so unique, for a few minutes the temptation is to skip writing the review and keep the secret to myself. The Pierhouse Restaurant evoked just that thought. Alas, TripAdvisor nation has done me...

We stayed elsewhere in Port Appin but visited the Pierhouse Hotel restaurant several times. It has a beautiful view, and the food was delicious and a great mix of classic with creativity. The staff were all incredibly friendly, and they were welcoming and helpful whenever...

The food was presented on a platter of snobbery. The salmon starter was palatable. The crackle of the batter that entombed a morsel of fish suggests that it had dived deep several times before landing on a plate. This was accompanied by burnt offerings; I...

Recommended to us by our B & B host we were not at all disappointed. In fact we were so pleased with our experience we visited a second time during our holiday. Staff were very friendly, courteous & welcoming. There was a good selection of...

We called here for a cup of tea after an afternoon walking on Lismore. It's such a beautiful location we enjoyed sitting taking in the view but we were also so impressed with the staff. It was a lovely sunny day with all tables full...

Warm welcoming staff lovely food and a scenic setting made this a perfect place to dine out. I would highly recommend.

Great stuff The food was really good and unusual - beetroot thick cut smoked salmon as a starter and an unusual fish Wellington plus watching the sun set from the window - not cheap but a high point of our trip

Such a lovely lunch spot - the views are stunning, the service was very good and the haddock probably the best we have ever had. Really delicious. Love the freshness of the fish and the fact that if it's not in the day's catch it's...

Nice deco and cosy atmosphere. The food was exceptionally good and the service was just amazing. The selection of whiskies was exceptional. I tried something new....a very good recommendation from the bartender! A place to go back for a nice celebration....or just for any excuses!

Excellent food and service. Couldn’t fault anything - big shout out for the fish pie it was amazing. Thoroughly recommend.

My daughter and I had spent a wonderful day hiking around the Isle of Mull and while driving back to Glencoe, saw a sign on the road advertising the Pier House Restaurant saying it was open for dinner. We drove down the small road -...

It took more than 90 minutes to receive main course. This was not really acceptable, especially as obviously other guests had higher priority and we visited the restaurant with our hungry kids. Our fish meals were good, but not really overwhelming.

A delicious lunch stop on our cycling adventure. We had a table booked inside however, it was a lovely day and asked if we could sit outside. The young girl was very helpful and accommodating and sorted us a table in the sun- thank you....

The location of the Restaurant adjacent to the shoreline of Loch Linnhe is impressive and the viewpoint from the restaurant with its panoramic windows is impressive, particularly so on the night of our visit. This seafood based restaurant specialises in platters but we opted for...

On arrival we parked in the car park and noticed some benches with lovely views. We decided to go in for drinks to then sit on the benches. We were told this was not possible which seemed very strange. We were told there was another...

Not had the chance to eat here before, really excellent experience, staff very efficient and attentive, superb views and great menu. Had the Cullen Skink to start and the house smoked salmon, best we've had followed by a stunning seafood platter, even the samphire grass...

Touring nearby and walked a couple of miles for morning coffee and cake. (As you do!) my wife and I were made most welcome and enjoyed the ambiance so much we stayed on for lunch! The view from our restaurant table was spectacular with an...

A lovely hidden gem! We stumbled across the Pierhouse on our travels as we needed somewhere to stop in to feed the little one (and get a drink!) Lovely interior, excellent and attentive staff. Well worth the short trip off the main road to visit.

We've visited the Pierhouse many times - usually for lunch or afternoon tea in their cozy bar. (We're local so haven't stayed at the hotel and can't comment on the rooms.) However, a couple of weeks ago we took some friends for dinner in the...

We were staying around 10 miles away but definitely worth the drive for a fabulous meal. The service is relaxed, view fantastic and of course the food was superb. Would recommend the fisherman’s pie and en-croute. Prices are very reasonable especially as they are clearly...

Great quality dishes, enjoyed by all. Front of house staff were warm, professional and helpful. Scenic location just added to the lunch. Thoroughly recommended.

My husband had had the Pier House Platter which was epic. We had a lovely table by the window overlooking the loch and the service was amazing. Both meals were excellent and the staff is very attentive. We would highly recommend.

Stayed three nights, it was as good as last time, the food was great and they made a special effort for my wife who is vegetarian, we will be going again!

Very late arrival to restaurant after a long day out driving around the highland areas. Tasty fish and chips, eaten looking at the most stunning sunset. Thanks to the staff for asking the kitchen to feed us 😍. Really appreciate you accommodating us.