The Shieling Restaurant in Highland

We went to the Shieling twice when we were staying in Poolewe. Firstly just for a snack and drink after a walk however ended up having soup and a sandwich which was very generous in portion size “he doesn’t do small “ the waitress said laughing. I had mushroom soup which was delicious and my partner had the Cullen Skink which she declared the best ever! As it was so good we booked to return with our friends for lunch on the Friday, we all had fish and chips or scampi all of which were really fresh and tasty. The staff are really helpful and friendly and service was great. I would definitely recommend the Shieling if you are in the area but booking ahead especially in high season and weekends are a must.

What a lovely little gem this is in Gairloch. Visited on Wednesday 21st Feb 24 with my two young boys (4 and 6) with husband in tow. Youngest was desperate for a beach day and upon arriving in Gairloch the heavens opened so decided to have lunch first in the hope it passed. The two ladies serving were so incredibly accommodating to my two boys and nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and well worth the money. Will be visiting again and 100% recommend.

Always book ahead to avoid disapointment, because it so popular with locals. 6 of us had a family lunch and it was perfect. The waitresses Jackie and Laura were so professional and friendly. My cullen skink soup was delicious. We love the food here. Thank you Donald and staff. Guaranteed a warm welcome every time. You have to book first as this place gets busy. Do not expect to walk in and get a table for meal without booking because it is popular. This restaurant is an asset to this area. The coffees and cakes are great too.

We went just for a snack. A party of four. We were told that it would be a 25 minute wait to be served but said we were prepared to wait. The restaurant was at this point quite empty. After quite a long wait we ordered drinks but at this point not allowed to order food. another long wait and we at last ordered our food. The food was, when it arrived was of a high quality but 45 minutes to get a bacon roll and a side of chips in an almost empty restaurant seems unacceptable. We will not be going back.

Cappuccino is a must have! Friendly staff. Lovely view of the bay and gorgeous to watch the rain and storm come through. Good Scottish good and produce to buy.

This is a lovely underrated restaurant with excellent friendly service. No pretensions, just hearty homemade meals with super fresh local produce. Just one warning, the portions are big. You won’t leave hungry. But you might leave with a doggy bag.

Gone here for years. Food always good ( especially the Cullen Skink, which is the best there is ).Staff always ,without fail, friendly and work extremely hard. Seating is very comfortable in leather settees or at tables, with sea views all round.Don't understand the rare poor reviews. Some folks are never happy.

Arrived later for a lunch but were able to get a table. A few Gluten free Options including Haddock & Chips. Service was good and food delicious, portions were huge!

Super rude staff, really nasty to a family visiting for absolutely no reason. May be run off their feet but no reason to be nasty

This is our ‘go to’ lunch spot whilst staying with friends in Ormiscaig. We’ve been many times before and always for the delicious Cullen Skink. Generous portions, plenty of smoky fish, creamy and tasty. It’s served with hot from the oven ciabatta rolls. We’ve never found the staff to be anything but friendly and welcoming. The owner, Don, was behind the bar and was chatty and friendly. This isn’t a fast food restaurant - everything is freshly cooked so you may have a little wait. However, you can always enjoy the stunning view until your meal is ready. See you next year Don and your team.

We didn’t even stay to see what the food was like !!! the minute we walked in we were spoken to in such a rude manner , i certainly can’t speak for all staff but the one lady that spoke to us was so unwelcoming , we just left straight away we went to the Barn cafe at the campsite , it was AMAZING 🤩

Really enjoyed our Cullen Skink at the Shieling. Gave it 9.5 out of 10. Lovely! Great service and very comfortable dining room and leather couches for coffee & cake Leaving tomorrow otherwise would be back for dinner as menu has a good selection.

Wonderful place, food great and massive portions. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Cullen Skink one of the best I have tasted, loaded with fish and flavour. Lovely views as well, what more do you need! Good food, good views, comfy seats! Will definitely be back when in the area.

Went for Lunch with my wife . Spoke to Donald the owner when he opened and booked a table for lunch outside . Food was tasty and unpretentious . Good value for money . Yes we had a short wait but the staff were friendly and helpful - we are on holiday they aren’t !! Well done Donald and team .

Fantastic menu and a beautiful setting overlooking the sea. We come here every year when we're camping in the area. The Cullen Skink soup is the best we have ever tasted and it was served with crunchy oatcakes or a roll. So delicious you must get the large one. Not to be missed.

Visited twice with my husband in November'21, once for coffee & shortbread and again for lunch. Shortbread was made by Donald, the owner, and was delicious. Both times the warm welcome started at the front door with smiley staff. For our lunch visit I had Cullen Skink soup which was beautifully rich in flavour with plenty of fish! My husband had the Haggis, White Pudding and Roastie Stack all topped off with a pouched egg. When my husband broke the yolk on his egg he said "It was just like on Master Chef"- runny and delicious. We finished with two beautiful desserts and coffee in the comfort of the adjacent sitting area. We thoroughly recommend you try the Sheiling yourself. We will again that's for sure.

This is a favourite lunch spot for us when staying in nearby Ormiscaig. The restaurant is convenient for Gairloch and Strath, and near the Gairloch Museum and Gale Centre. We go there for their delicious Cullen Skink which is served in two sizes - large and not so large! Both are generous portions and served with freshly baked individual baguettes. The ratio of fish & potato to broth is about 70/30 - heavy on the fish which is what you want on a rainy, blustery day. Prices are extremely reasonable and portions are large. Go with an appetite.

We popped in here on a wet and windy day, it was quite late in the afternoon and the kitchen was just closing down, but the staff said we could have soup or sandwiches. We oped for a toastie each and a few drinks. The staff couldn't be more helpful, even though we ended up being here a good 10 mins after their closing time, the staff were so lovely and friendly. I can't recommend highly enough. Sandwiches and cakes (bakewell) were great too.

We were a party of six and had a cooked lunch. Every single meal (starter, main and pudding) was delicious. No one could fault a single thing. The portions were large and the meal was good value for money. The service was also warm and professional. I would definitely recommend The Shieling if you are in the local area.

Popped in here for a few drinks and possibly a meal or with a view to book a meal within days of not possible that day. We were met by a polite but very quiet girl and signed in for Covid tracing. We glanced the pumps and were seated at a coffee table and sofas she had just cleared for us. However she made no attempt to wipe it clean. We ordered our drinks when she came back we were told they don’t serve anything on draft. Cover the pumps with a tea towel then! So we perused the drinks menu just handed to us and ordered. She came back and told us that they had run out. She didn’t give us an alternative. We decided to come back another time… customers do understand about shortages etc but come on .. Staff training required.. The food looked lovely .. it was a shame.

This is our 5th visit to the Shieling, and it just gets better, I have not even left before I had to write this, I had a grilled chicken, and tuna sandwich in the amazing brown bread, and my wife had a prawn sandwich, the staff as ever were fantastic, and nothing was to much trouble for them, we are coming back on Friday to have a cooked meal ( for the 1st time) top marks as always as far as we are concerned

We were very fortunate to be able to sit outside when having lunch at The Shieling as it was a beautiful day. The view over the loch to Skye is magnificent. The menu is extensive with casual items such as filled jacket potatoes and sandwiches and also has a good range of more substantial main courses. My jacket potato was good and service friendly and welcoming. Just wish this restaurant was open for dinner.

Wonderful location overlooking the sea to far horizon. Good menu with lots of choice for any appetite, would recommend the Cullen Skink . Friendly helpful staff with a sense of humour. Will return.

The restaurant sits close to the Gairloch Museum which we had just visited. Family have been to the restaurant before and it came highly recommended, I can see why.It sits on the main road with great views across the water. There's a spacious car park and seating outside. Inside there's plenty of tables in a traditional setting. I imagine post-pandemic it's been difficult to get back into the swing of things, if that was the case it didn't show.The service was perfect. You're not going to get fast food turnaround on orders, but then you aren't going to get fast food quality food. The fact that things are cooked to order is explained and I can't say I felt we had to wait long at all.The menu offered a good selection and catered well for vegetarians. We were all very happy with our choices. I had the falafel burger, one of the best I have tried.So, location, service and food - perfect!

Lovely lunch today with my auntie Ann very helpful staff helping my auntie get into the restaurant safely with her walker . Recommend scampi and breaded haddock melted in your mouth and lovely latte to finish our lunch off .

Great family lunch, second time have visited as been in the winter of 2019 too. Friendly service and good honest well cooked food, generous portions as well. Leave a lot of room for dessert, not only great sponge and custard plus largest slice of fudge cake I’ve ever seen!Nice relaxed environment and highly recommended, certainly will be back again next time we are staying in Aultgrishan.

Went in on a Saturday lunchtime, on a whim as the coffee shop we intended to use was closed. Intention was to have coffee and cake but changed our minds when we saw what else was on offer. The food is second to none. I had the gammon steak and it was honestly the best I've tasted, and I'm 73 so I've plenty of experience. My wife is a veggie and usually not impressed with what's available but she enthused about her meal. A friend with us had the haddock and chips and was not disappointed. A pleasant view over the loch was a bonus. I found the service good and the staff friendly. Hope to return, but as we live on the south coast of England it my be a while.

Love Donald servise.the Best in gairloch.i tried poolewe hotel also but there is drank polish head chef.Gairloch hotel good head chef but spanish waiter Emanuel speaks quite like girl.But Donald staff is excellent .wow 2ill come again.Love you Donald.what a pity you are going to be ritired becouse od heart attack

Excellent food. We arrived on a busy lunchtime. The lovely waiting staff explained that we'd have to wait as there is only one chef. Having heard how good the food is here we decided to wait. I'm very glad we did! Everything we ordered was first class. The kids menu is extensive and very reasonable. Fresh food with something for every child. The adults menu was really good too. I saw another family who came in behind us, having had the same explanation as us, quickly becoming impatient and trying to get served before others who had been in before them. They left without eating. Their loss. If their review is the one star, they aren't being fair!

Appalling service. Can’t comment on the food because despite sitting for the best part of 40 minutes, no one took an order as apparently the kitchen was too busy !

Have eaten here very often! Very friendly service from staff and Donald! In all the years I have never had a meal that wasn't perfect! It's a restaurant with table service and outside eating as well as a lounge to relax in! And never ever pressured to leave! Fabulous place!

We came to Gairloch for some lunch and were very lucky to have chosen The Shieling. The food was exceptional. Very generous portions. The children loved their menu and the adults had lots to choose from. The service was extremely friendly and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Would definitely recommend a stop at this little gem.

We had really delicious food and also enjoyed the friendly, helpful service too. We’ll be back very soon!

We have been to Gairloch many times over the years and this was our first visit here and we were not disappointed at all - we will be returning. The staff were very friendly and the food was wonderful quality and reasonably priced. We chose to sit inside, on the lovely big comfortable sofas with amazing views. COVID safe and plenty of room. The outside seating area was lovely too.

The food was so tasty, big portions and a good option. Unfortunately the staff made you feel like an inconvenience. I’m not sure if it was coming to the end of their shift or it’d be a long day.. but I really didn’t feel welcome or want to pay the pricey bill at the end. I wouldn’t stop again if we were passing.

We had a really good meal here. Cullen skink is the best I've had anywhere and I've had a lot. Fish and chips is really excellent as was the sirloin steak, perfectly cooked. The staff were friendly and helpful. After lunch we had coffees in the very comfortable lounge and a piece of delicious homemade almond slice. We will most definitely be back. The menu is comprehensive with good vegetarian choices and gluten free options. They only open for lunch which is a shame but worth factoring this into your plans.

Good menu, something for everyone. Shame not open in evening at the moment. Booking advised. Good covid policies in place. Staff great, would definitely visit again if in the area.

Where did this wonderful chef learn to cook ? He works hard and you have to book ahead and observe the opening times. The food is well worth it and we try to visit as much as we can. Please be open for 2021 when we hope to visit Scotland.

Fabulous location. Great service from all the polite helpful friendly staff. Great lunch overlooking the sea and palm trees. Very relaxing. Food was beautiful. Best place for breakfast/ lunch in Gairloch.

Having found it difficult to find anywhere open for lunch/dinner in Gairloch, a chance conversation with a local led us here. We had lunch today and it was excellent - small (wasn't actually but choice of small or large) Cullen Skink Soup and Haddock with homemade chips. The soup was full of smoked haddock and potatoes and was really a meal in itself. Service was friendly and efficient. We couldn't complain about anything.

Super place.great food.nice Staff.amazing atmosfera.better than others places like poolewe hotel restaurant or old inn hotel.even better than frozen pizza from mccoil.mr Donald nice manager always smiled.

Stopped at The Shieling recently for lunch and we’re so pleased we did! Friendly, pleasant and polite staff, delicious food, and superb views! Special thanks to Rowan/Roen (sp?) and Leah who were both attentive and helpful. We will be back! 😊

Enjoyed having lunch here on two days. Great food. Particularly enjoyed the sausage and bacon on garlic bread - very generous portion.

Have been to this restaurant two or three times now and it is definitely my favorite. The portion sizes are big and there is a very good choice of meals available. There are also some delicious cakes and scones available and a lovely selection of gins and gifts. The service is excellent and I would happily recommend anyone to eat here. Wonderful.

Had our second lunch at The Shieling in the space of 3 days. Can't fault it. The cullen skink combined with "half a sandwich" turned out to be a very copious meal and so tasty I had the same thing again on the 2nd visit! My partner had a burger the first time round and cullen skink the 2nd time. We're hooked! Terrific food and great value. Compliments to Donald and indeed all the staff who looked after us and were so friendly. Service was quick and faultless. If only they were open in the evening too!

We ate here twice during our 4 night stay in gairloch. The food was amazing and the staff couldn’t do enough to help. A real gem of a place ani would totally recommend.

Stumbled across Sheilings while travelling the North Coast 500. Fabulous people and atmosphere. The haggis stack was (I am told) very finning and delicious and the Cullen Skink was the best I have tasted. Really well priced could have stayed on the comfy leather sofas all afternoon! Made to feel very relaxed and welcome will be visiting again next time we are in Bonny Bonny Scotland loved it!

Called regarding booking tables and the guy answered the phone saying 'yeh, what is it' then after telling me he wasnt going to take my booking he said 'I'm just going to go now' and hung up. I am a small business owner and understand the importance of providing a quality service and was shocked at such a poor experience. Can't comment on the quality of the meal but will not be taking my business here even in the future.

Ate here yesterday the food was delicious my husband and I had the Cullen skink I had a sandwich and my husband garlic bread. What can I say a large portion but absolutely delicious I would highly recommend.

Staying nearby, we stopped here for lunch one day, as we had eaten here when we stayed the year before in Gairloch. Once again, we were not disappointed.The young staff are very friendly, helpful and efficient, and the food was well presented, and more importantly, very good.Also had some of the tastiest, refreshing Wine Spritzers, ideal in the warm weather we had in Mid August. We went back just for Spritzers another day.I do wish that they wer open later hours, and in the weather we had, they'd do very well too. However, this is the owners prerogative, and if they continue this good service, they will continue to do well for customers.

A very pleasant and substantial meal with plenty to choose from. With all the additional rules regarding Covid we were still very well looked after by the staff.

Everything here is delicious. Great fish and chips, too. The chocolate cake superb. Lovely views of the water as well.

Despite its unassuming exterior the interior of this cafe/restaurant is really cute and welcoming, and the staff are very friendly. We just stopped for tea and cake as we had fairly recently had a large breakfast at our hotel (but quickly wished we hadn't when we saw the food here!), and the cakes were lovely! The slices were large, they were obviously home made, and the apple cake was even served warm and with cream, just as it should be. We did see other people having main meals and they looked huge! Maybe we will come back one day for a full meal! There was also a large selection of local gins for sale.

Très bien placé avec vu sur la mer ,très bon accueil,Très bonne nourriture et service correct ,prix très raisonnable

Visiting Gairloch while holidaying in Aultbea and decided we were hungry so dropped in for a snack.We both had Haddock which was excellent and i had a couple of Skye Red beers.The staff were brilliant and wearing face masks which was reassuring.The place is beautifully decorated and a great place for food and beers.Just one wee suggestion can we have home made Tartare sauce :-)

Even when just out of lockdown, the Sheiling had a tasty, if restricted menu, were able to accommodate our dog and the service was quick and friendly. Reasonably priced and very good Cullen skink soup. Kids were very happy with the toastier and a large selection of gin for sale. The ambience is relaxing and the restaurant and lounge well laid out.

Popped in for lunch and drinks today with our well behaved German pointer to be told only small dogs allowed. Torrential rain outside and we were turned away. Moved on to The Millcroft for a perfect and very welcoming visit.

Had a takeaway one evening and it was excellent and very big portions. Went in for lunch the next day and had soup and a sandwich which wasn't so good. The service was great.

Whilst visiting my parents who live in Gairloch we had lunch twice in a week at this restaurant. Absolutely spot on, both days I had the fish and chips and I must say that they were fabulous. The size of the fish was huge and very lightly battered. Excellent staff, give it a try you will not be disappointed.....

We were passing through on a horrible day 12th March and stopped for lunch. The Cullen Skink was absolutely amazing the service too. Certainly a place to stop it cheered our day up.

We have been to this lovely restaurant on a number of occasions. Our most recent visit did not disappoint.This restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes which are prepared from scratch in-house.Please take time to look at the specials menu which offers some beautiful dishes.The main menu also offers something that will suit everyone. Starters, main dishes and deserts are all lovely.

We came across this place in a gale as we passed through Gairloch. I had Cullen Skink with a large amount of smoked haddy in a tasty broth while my good lady had the black pudding, haggis stack with a potatoe rostie. Both meals we excellent in quality and served with a smile.

Went with family for lunch time soup and sandwich, decided on the Cullen Skink with half sandwich. The Cullen Skink was absolute heaven, I wanted it to last for ever and with the bowl it was served it very nearly did, massive. The sandwich was massive, so fresh and so delicious. We were served by two very charming young ladies. Fantastic trip to the Shieling....

I arrived in Gairloch at lunchtime. Having read excellent reviews of The Shieling I decided to have lunch there! I have wanted to try Cullen Skink for a long time, so that is what I chose. It was a great choice! Absolutely delicious with large chunks of smoked haddock! The bread that came with it was delicious as well! The service was excellent! All in all it was a memorable lunch! Well done!

Doesn’t look much from the outside, lovely views even on a wet and windy day!We just had soup expecting a small bowl. We received a piping hot huge mug of homemade soup that was amazing. Served with warm bread and butter. Was like a main course! Another table had scones that looked equally as good unfortunately we were too full for them. Maybe next time! Definitely recommend

Starter of deep fried Brie wedges - fairly standard fare in pub lunch places but this chef put his own mark on it with a delicious chutney with Arran mustard and a lovely salad including rasps, orange, peppers, red onion and crispy salad leaves. Original and delicious. For main course I had a chicken burger with salad and chips. The salad was all in the bun which was not what I expected. It was a small piece of chicken and a lot of salad. Very tasty and probably a big enough portion for most people. The Gairngorm IPA I washed it all down with was lovely. Fresh and light - an ideal pint for lunchtime. Get a table by the window with great sea views.

Not just great food but also great views and friendly staff. The two of us had good proportions to eat of tasty nice food will certainly return

We stopped in for lunch today after stumbling upon The Shieling last year. Staff were lovely, toasties were lovely and the soup was delicious! Thanks for another lovely lunch.

My boyfriend and myself were driving the north coast 500, he recomened this restaurant but was my first time visiting and was plesantly surprised, Food was very good and service too! Coming from aberdeenshire area, we often go out for meals at the weekend but was by far was one of the best meals either of us have had in a long time! I ordered cajun chicken and my boyfriend had gamon steak very good meal for great price! Hope to be back next year!

Booked a table for lunch in this lovely restaurant with our friends Jack and Margaret who had eaten here before. We were not disappointed - delicious 2 course meal, well presented and very reasonably priced. The restaurant was spotless and the staff very efficient and helpful. A must when you are in the area.

Fabulous lunch here in this very nice lochside restaurant. The soups were delicious, and the toasties were done exactly right, cooked enough so the cheddar melted into the ham. But the crowning glory: the chips. Served nice and hot, and generously cut, the outsides were crunchy and the insides soft. Yum yum. The staff were so nice and helpful. Really loved eating here and would definitely go back.

Stopped for a quick lunch prior to visiting Museum in Gairloch. Enjoyed a hearty and delicious soup served with fresh bread (mine was a DELICIOUS gluten free bread!) and butter. Arrive early for a window seat “by the sea”. Friendly staff with quick service.

Great menu, staff and location. Quick and attentive service with well presented and very tasty food. We ate in the restaurant at lunchtime but loved the look of the lounge with big comfy sofas. Good selection of spirits to buy in bottles, particularly the gins! Thank you so much and keep doing what you obviously do so well.

Booked a table on the last night of our holiday. Donald greeted us on arrival, what a lovely chap. I had duo of salmon to start and salmon with ratatouille and potatoes for my main course, the other half had the Crofters pie. The food was delicious. It’s clearly a favourite for lots of people as the restaurant filled up, the atmosphere was lovely, staff friendly and everything spotlessly clean. The views from every window add to the experience, what a gem. Thank you

Siamo andati a mangiare allo Shieling a Gairloch. Ci siamo trovati molto bene. personale cortese, cibo di qualità e buon rapporto qualità/prezzo. abbiamo preso: due zuppe della casa, due piatti di salmone, due birre medie e due whisky. abbiamo pagato 78 euro in due. Ci tornerei sicuramente

Pasamos para tratar de comer algo , cuando una camarera nos indicó que estaban cerrando, muy amablemente nos indicó otro lugar donde ir, en ese momento apareció un viejo el cual comenzó a echarnos del lugar, con una actitud carente de educación , y rápidamente después de echarnos comenzó a tratar de una forma muy despectiva a la joven camarera que lo único que hizo fue tratar de ayudarnos, bien por la camarera. Es una lástima que tengan trabajando allí a persona tan desagradable como este viejo.

As I said in the title it has dropped a lot. The Cullen skink with bread was delicious but the chips were not very good. The brownies are pretty good too.

We arrived at 2.20 and noted they stopped serving at 2.30, but I asked if we could still have lunch and could we eat outside as we had our dog. We were made very welcome and had a great lunch followed with desserts and coffee and food was served quickly and piping hot. All the bar and waiting staff were friendly and nothing was a problem.

We were out a walk and decided to pop in for a few drinks in the sun .

We are back here after a year away and pleased that one of our favourite eating places -The Shieling - is still as good as it always has been. It is on the main road through Gairloch and has beautiful views out over the loch. Outside tables are there so on good days you can eat lunch with spectacular views. Food is excellent and there is a good choice. We wish they served dinner more frequently (it is only on Fridays and Saturdays) and last orders are at 7.45 which seems very early. That said, we love the place and would use it more if it was open on more evenings.

Many years of eating here and the setting is so beautiful and we’ve seen it in every weather imaginable. The food is delicious and Donald’s idea of a portion still is massive in our eyes! We have been for just coffee, lunch and dinner and enjoyed all visits. The Shieling isn’t open for food as often as it used to be so check the times.

Delighted by the atmosphere and the service provided, we stopped in for lunch and were greeted by warm and friendly staff. I had their smoked haddock and pea risotto which was hands down the best I had ever had. I was disappointed in myself that I couldn’t finish the whole portion! Will definitely be revisiting before we return down south!

Excellent restaurant with quality food and service will be hard to beat. Lovely setting with beautiful views. Eaten in here lots of times as I used to live in the same street, coffee and cake good as well. Well done Donald and team for a fantastic evening. Always a pleasure

After readings reviews on this site decided to take a trip here. We enter on a Saturday evening not long after opening at 6pm. The place was dead bar two couples. We asked if we could have a table for two and were promptly replied with do you have a reservation. We replied no. The waitress apologised and said sorry we are fully booked. I looked around at the many free tables and asked is it ok if we sit outside. The reply was no we only have one chef. Not very accommodating at all if you ask me! The restaurant was very quiet at this time and we could have been easily seated for a quick meal, even if it was outside. Clearly the Shieling didn't want our business or extra profit!

Had lunch here couple of times during our stay in Gairloch. Had a starter and main course which was too much first time, 2 starters the second time. Food was lovely, with great choices. Very clean and staff very friendly and helpful.

We recently stayed near Gairloch and had lunch outside this restaurant on a beautiful warm day - the food was excellent - dinner in the evening is only on a Friday and Saturday - but I would like to try on another occasion.

Popped in for breakfast this morning great welcome from Donald very friendly great breakfast highly recommend

We called in for lunch recently and had a lovely meal and the views are simply stunning. Will definitely be returning on our next trip up west

I have been to the sheiling several times and it's always 5*. Friendly service and good food in a warm welcoming environment....Great Scottish gin selection that you can buy as gifts to take away. Lovely homemade tablet and shortbread that make great gifts too...

Steak night at the Shieling was amazing! The steaks were cooked to perfection, and the accompanying sauces were divine (we had garlic butter, red wine and blue cheese). Can’t recommend highly enough!

We had a lovely meal here,service was prompt and pleasant,food was very good and portion size just right.Nice and airy inside ,lovely views to seafront.

First I need to say how good the views are from out the restaurants window. Fantastic Cullen skink. They played great music in the restaurant too. Fabulous brownies. It was pretty cheap too. I loved the way how they put some fish tanks in the restaurant.

Just been to Gairloch for the day and popped into The Shieling for lunch. Had the tempura battered prawns ans sweet chilli dip for starters and battered haddock, salad and chips for main and both were lovely. The restaurant has a very good selection of starters and main courses, didn't have pudding so can't comment on that, with two menu options and varying prices. The view over the beach was gorgeous and the staff were very friendly, efficient and food was served quickly. Would totally recommend this restaurant for lunch.

Popped in here for a light lunch. Busy mid week and with a friendly atmosphere. Plenty of choice on the menu and the staff were helpful. Thank you Steph. We both had soup which was very hot and tasty. The tomato and pepper was a little bitter but very enjoyable. The chicken and veg had large chunks of chicken and lots of assorted vegetables. The accompanying bread rolls were freshly made and very good. We noticed other diners eating a variety of dishes from the menu. They all looked very pleasing and I heard no complaints from anyone. We will call here again.

I called to check whether we would be welcomed with our lovely Airedale terrier and was delighted that Donald said yes but...if she is not well behaved then I will ask you to leave. Clear instructions and terms and as I know my dog is better behaved than my friends I feared not the wrath of Donald. Upon entering we were awarded a well behaved dog card which means we can return at any time. We ate the fabulous seafood chowder with warm ciabatta bread and the best chips ( hot crispy and real potato) I have had since my mum stopped making them at home. The salmon salad was beautifully presented and tasty too. Good selection of beer and lager ...I didn’t ask about the wines.

We visited for breakfast after checking out of our holiday cottage on a Saturday morning. We brought our well behaved dog who was welcomed. The food was fantastic and the staff were lovely. Nice interior which was spotlessly clean and a great sea view. I would recommend this place to anyone!

It’s a bit like a house that someone knocked the walls out to make a pub/lounge/restaurant combo sort of thing, without being one or the other.

Had a magnificent lunch today- roast turkey with all the trimmings. And what a quantity, all beautifully cooked.

A really good anniversary lunch worth travelling for. The restaurant has a great outlook and the attached café is so comfortable with leather sofas and a mesmerising fish tank. Fine food, good service and a reasonable price.

We always come here for Donald's bacon rolls. This time, we had our bacon roll in ciabata bread - absolutely delicious! See you next time!