The Three Chimneys Restaurant in Highland

My expectations were so high I feared I’d be disappointed. But I wasn’t. The food lives up to the hype, the atmosphere is great and service relaxed. It’s expensive, but as a treat worth every penny. We’ll be back.

Superb food and excellent service. This restaurant certainly lives up to its reputation and we definitely hope to visit again. The staff were extremely attentive and the food was exceptional; we were offered a better table (without asking) as soon as one came available. A good wine list and cocktail list; the highland negroni is highly recommended!

This meal exceeded all our expectations. The waiting staff were excellent, they congratulated us on our special occasion multiple times and made this a really special meal for us. Each course was divine and there were ‘secret’ ingredients or elements in each dish which weren’t listed on the menu and we really enjoyed discovering. We would recommend this to everyone looking for a special meal in Skye.

I always wanted to visit the Three Chimneys for a number of years but was never in the area. It had a great reputation. Prior to our Skye visit there was no availability, due to cancellations because of covid we managed to reserve a lunch booking on line last minute but only allowed a table for two.We called the Three Chimneys and it went straight to voicemail it stated if we leave a voicemail someone would call us back. We did just that and left a voicemail to ask if we could add 1 person to our booking. The return call never came as promised so we had to leave our daughter with friends. There was no one to greet us at the door on arrival but this may be due to a shortage of staff as many hospitality businesses are urrently experiencing this. We didn't wait long to be seated. I found the service a bit robotic, no atmosphere and you could hear every conversation from other guests (no back ground music)The menu was explained in detail by our server then our drinks order was taken followed by our food choices.The cold langoustine dish wasn't for me, I didn't enjoy it. Eating a scallop dish from two plates confused me slightly, but everyone is different my preference is to eat food from one plate, saying that the presentation acompliment dish with the scallop dish was impressive and a nice touch. The cured salmon was over powered by the mackeral mousse which was hidden by a lot of peas......lots of peas....more peas than cured salmon, in fact more peas than the veg served with my venison main course. The venison portion was poor in my opinion, tiny end piece of venison with four small bits of beetroot for £32 didn't blow me away. The bread and butter served were very nice, both butters served were light and fluffy bursting with flavour as was the haddock starter and the cod main course. The courgette & butter sauce served with the cod dish was delicious, our server informed me it was made from the juice of the ham hock with courgettes and butter? It was very tasty and worked really well with this dish. Both desserts were delightful I loved the garnish that accompanied the chocolate dessert with dfferent textures and lots of flavours it was very tasty.We had also been booked in to Edinbane lodge on the last night of our road trip to Skye. This was the experience I was hoping for at the Three Chimneys which sadly wasn't achieved. The above is only my opinion and my experience I didn't leave raving about my experience here which is a shame as I was hoping for something special.

This place ticks all the boxes for a top quality meal, attentive and slick staff with food that quite simply tickles your tastebuds. By far our best meal on Skye.

Myself and my partner booked in May for 30 July lunch meal. The service to begin with was absolutely superb, however the Maitres d was rather rude to my partner clearing the table without so much as a word whilst I was at the toilet. This was the opposite to our experience with every other member of staff. we presumed he was having a bad day but seemed to interact with every other couple/party well except ourselves. Was it because we were young and most people in the restaurant were older? It dampened what was meant to be a much anticipated and enjoyable experience. We would definitely recommend the food but are disappointed at this tainting our experience.

Superb in every respect - food was outstanding and service impeccable! Have been wanting to visit here for years and wasn’t disappointed!

Ate at the Three Chimneys on the kitchen table last night. We were very lucky to eat with 6 other lovely guests and time just flew. Staff were attentive and informative as well as very friendly. It was great to watch them in action preparing the food. We had the tasting menu. It was fabulous. Would highly recommend.

I am veggie and GF so not the easiest to cater for but the three chimneys advertises that these are both options. The drive there was lovely and the setting beautiful. The staff were attentive and the decor classy. The meal started with warm homemade gf bread and the most delicious whipped butter. I was very impressed and it set the tone for a great meal. However after I had sent in my order for a starter and main from the gf menu, the waiter returned saying my main wasn't gf. I had to then order two starters instead as the only other option was not to my taste. One starter was nice and one not, almost raw pieces of leek with some sauces. It also had a gluten pastry which had to be removed from my plate after it had been served. The dessert again just didn’t have the flavours. When I m paying high prices for small portions I expect the flavours to be stunning. Sadly this was not the case for me or my two guests, one veggie and one had fish paired with ham? Non of us had the experience we hoped for definitely not worth the price and I won’t be returning or recommending I m afraid. Such a shame I so wanted it to be wonderful.

We had such a fantastic meal at the three chimneys! From beginning to end it was just wonderful. Lovely attentive staff, but none of the pushiness you can find at some restaurants. The food was simply spectacular. We had all four courses covering most of the options, every single one delicious. Smoked haddock first was divine as was the cured salmon.Scallop second course beautifully cookedRoasted cod wonderful for third course. Beautifully presented. The whipped potato with bacon jam the best we've ever tasted. The stuff of dreams! Our 6yr old was allowed to order smaller portions of our dishes which she loved. Awesome experience, fantastic treat!

Fantastic restaurant, deserving of its accolades (and the drive). To me, Michelin starred restaurants are either great dining experiences or pretentious trying to show off with mediocre food. Three Chimneys is a great experience. Rather than a tasting menu, there are four courses, where you select in each. This process provides variety but allows you to take the dishes that are most appealing (and helpful with my picky family). My first course was wonderful cured salmon which came with an incredible mackerel mousse. Second course we’re scallops, seared perfectly but again overshadowed by the accompanying smoked salmon two ways. My third course, normally the “main”, was venison, which was cooked ideally. Rare but not at all gamey, the perfect colour. I finished with a cheese plate, which included five delicious, and very varying cheeses with quite helpful tasing notes. Two pieces of advice. The restaurant is quite hard to find and our nav system was pretty far off, try to get directions. When you think you are lost, keep going. Also they have a great vegetarian menu but we almost did not book the restaurant because it is not on the website.

My husband and I visited The Three Chimneys today to celebrate our wedding a week prior. It was absolutely out of this world - a fantastic afternoon. Every single course (we had 4) was outstanding, the menu is clearly something the chefs spent a lot of time developing. Our knock out course had to be the pigeon. We were feeling adventurous and wanted to try new things, and this was one of them - it was delicious. The waiters were so lovely and welcoming too. Our main server, Liam, even spent some time teaching us how to pronounce some of the Gaelic named villages nearby. Would absolutely recommend this special place to everyone. A truly memorable experience, and what a way to celebrate a week married!

We had dinner at the kitchen table which was an amazing experience, the food and the wine pairing was fantastic, the staff were friendly and knowledgable. The rooms were amazing with stunning views would recommend for a special occasion, gluten free catered

I was really looking forward to this, we'd wanted to go for years and as Covid restrictions began to lift this was to be a real treat. We had booked for 2 nights during our stay on Skye, lined up taxis and taken smart clothes to make it really special.The food was good, my salmon came with a pine puree the taste of which will stay with me for ever, it was utterly divineThe wine was magnificent (but expensive) but for me the service lacked the little special something you would expect for a place with this reputation.The staff were in black but not particularly smart, but the worst bit was the bill.We were given the wrong one, considerably less than ours should have been. When we pointed this out there was not a word of thanks, just a brisk 'I'll sort that out for you'. For me? Really?We didn't go back.

Our fourth visit to this beautiful restaurant. We first ate here over twenty years ago and it was my first real experience of fine dining. Much thought goes in to every dish and I can honestly say that I have never been disappointed. It was my birthday on the day we dined here for lunch and the lovely waiting staff presented me with the most delicious fudge I've ever eaten. So much so that on the next visit I cheekily asked if I could take some to my sister for a gift which they happily agreed to. Book in advance and experience this Skye treasure.

I thought this was Michellin Star???? We went for an evening celebration and I have to say, we were massively underwhelmed in every single aspect.Atmospher - none, no music, no moody, basic decor and cafe like table setsService - average, had to pour our own wine, waiters actively trying to upsell usClientelle - basic middle class people with a stick up their buttFood - nicely presented, but bland and tiny... Price - bill was almost £300 for 2 people, it was worth no more than £50 if you exclude the bottle of wineAvoid it, go to the chip shop based at the campsite near by - it's ran by a proper chef and was far tastier and better service than The Three Chimneys. Sorry guys, really disappointed.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at the Three Chimneys. Perfect food cooked and served in a stunning location. What’s not to love? The menu wasn’t a typical tasting menu, so there was freedom to choose. The dishes are separated into courses on the menu, but the waitress highlighted that you can have as many dishes as you like, in any order. It’s unusual to get so much freedom of choice in a restaurant like this. The drinks menu was very extensive too, with some imaginative cocktails- I would have tried a Highland Negroni if I wasn’t driving!And just when we thought the day couldn’t get any better, we then watched a pod of dolphins leaping around in the Sea Loch across from the restaurant as we were leaving. A truly magical part of the world.

We began planning our foodycation to Skye a year ago, eventually plumpng for two of the mos famous and established restaurants on the island. Commencing with a two night stay at Kinloch Lodge in the south and following up with a similar experience at Three Chimneys in the north of the island. We found it interesting that both have altered their dining style in the wake of the pandemic, choosing to move away from a tasting menu format. That, we found is where the similarity between the duo ends. The former promised so much and failed to deliver. The latter delivered so much more than anticpated but with an understated style and elegance.

Lovely spot for a special occasion - food and service were superb. Need to book well in advance though!

Had a really lovely lunch at the Three Chimneys. Our first time and we'll definitely come back if we return to Skye. Staff were friendly and attentive and the food was gorgeous, we really enjoyed our time there!

Fascinating little restaurant in a delightful old crofter’s house on the water’s edge half way down the scenic Milovaig road. Well worth exploring to the end of this road after dinner if you have time. Four courses with a choice of 3 dishes for each, food was beautifully presented and full of interesting ingredients; a gel made of Douglas fir made the cured salmon zing, perfectly cooked scallops, though I wasn’t keen on the seaweed dashi surrounding them. Devilled pigeon was my partner’s favourite dish and I really enjoyed the pork loin main course. Decent-sized portions, you won’t leave hungry. Front of house staffed entirely by women (on our visit at least), service is super-friendly, relaxed and everyone is really knowledgeable about the food and wine.

My wife and I have just returned from another superb stay and stunning dinner , the staff are super friendly and exceptionally helpful.Room beautiful, views to die for piece of heaven on earthCan’t say enough about this hotel and restaurant Reading some of the other reviews I’m gobsmacked by some remarks , think they must have there visit mixed up!Will be back most certainly it’s worth it for the drive alone with what must be the most beautiful landscapes in the UK

Lunch at Three Chimneys. This was our third visit to Three Chimneys and our second during the last year. Food and service as ever was great, even during these times with limited numbers allowed in. Only disappointment which was due to the restrictions in place for covid was that we had to sit at two tables due to being two households, but managed a drink together outside before lunch.Will be back again.

The restaurant had had amazing reviews prior to our visit on the 17th June 2021.Could it live up to its reputation.Yes it did and probably even surpassed it. From amazing home made gin to fresh oysters and beef and mash to die for this truly was an amazing meal.Definitely one to visit.

Quite simply, one of the best meals I have ever had in a restaurant! Surpassed all expectations, and the service was sublime too. A wonderful experience!

.. a perfect evening. Charming and professional front of house experience and some very good food. however something was not quite right, things were a little up tight and prickly.

Perfection on a plate! Small menu but variety in what was offered and both presentation and taste were excellent. I had scallops followed by halibut while my other half had oysters and trio of pork - all absolutely delicious. Followed by shared decadent strawberries, ice cream and 1000 layers pastry. Good range of wines by the glass and knowledgeable assistance to help choosing. Service was of high standard and friendly by all we interacted with. Definitely worth it as a special night.

We had heard about the quality of this restaurant but even with high expectations we were blown away. The food was outstanding, the service excellent and the setting idyllic. We will be back!

I used to think every Michelin Star restaurant had a taster menu. Now I know they don’t and it doesn’t matter a jot. My education began when I had to take control and select my 4 courses from the à la carte menu at the Three Chimneys. There is no taster menu here. Refreshingly I didn’t need a degree in “All things Michelin” or the help of the knowledgeable staff to read the unfussy and understandable menu. But that is not to say the menu is boring. Far from it. There is flare aplenty and plenty of tasty and novel combinations, pork and rhubarb is one fond memory.The Three Chimneys was local and authentic, with ingredients, so far as possible, sourced from the Isle of Skye. Take the house gin so balanced in our pre-dinner G&T we bought a bottle. The botanicals are picked locally and its heavy use of orange is a clever nod to the genealogy of the restaurant, the last owner a global expert on all things marmalade. Paddington Bear would approve. With 1 Michelin Star you expect the food to use “quality ingredients,” “technique” and be “flavourful,” “skilful,” and pack “personality” (each a key Michelin criterion). The Three Chimneys had all of those things. These Michelin buzzwords were equally well achieved for my wife’s menu, which was the main menu, sans dairy. The specialness of the Three Chimneys is however not to be found in the food. At the western edge of the Isle of Skye it is as far away from cluttered city living as you could wish to be. I would estimate that on the six hundred and thirty seven mile trek from East London we closely passed near ninety per cent of the UK’s 184 Michelin Star restaurants. Simply put, we travelled.My wife and I however were not attempting to be foodie Scotts of the Antarctic. First and foremost we were visiting Skye for a holiday and to enjoy its natural beauty. Great food a very happy byproduct. However dining out at the Three Chimneys was a stop we don’t regret making. The structure of the original cottage has largely been kept with relatively small and few windows meaning the striking sea-blue of Loch Dunvegan on which the restaurants rests is not always in view when dining. The reality is there is no need for flashy modern architectural features to enhance what’s been standing for so long. A restaurant confident in what it is. I think it has every right to be.

One of the best, if not THE best meal we have ever had. Due to a slight mix up over the booking and to enable social distancing, we ended up on The Kitchen Table with The Pairing Menu. This was absolutely sublime. The wine sommeliers' knowledge was fantastic - we had two ladies serving the wine and they both clearly take great pride in their role and sharing their enthusiasm for the wine. The food was, without exception, delicious. All the staff were friendly, well informed and nothing was too much trouble. All very Covid safe. Thank you to all the staff for making our evening so memorable and special.

We had a lovely dinner and liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. Staff were well informed about both the dishes and the drinks. It had a nice relaxed atmosphere for a Michelin Restaurant. Definitely worth a visit.

Quite frankly one of the best places to eat not only on Skye but possibly anywhere in the U.K. From the friendly warm greeting and exceptional personal service to the quality of the food just first class. Our server Calum was knowledgeable, informative & helped us with recommendations from the menu. All our dishes were prepared & cooked to perfection. Eating excellent food in a relaxed environment made for an unforgettable evening. A word on Covid…the restaurant felt very Covid safe with good procedures in place.

Superb and very friendly experience when making the booking. Also emailed me a list of local taxi companies. Went here 30 years ago and simply had to come back with my family to celebrate my 60th birthday. We were not disappointed. All the staff were superb and we had one of the best experiences with Callum serving us. He was simply excellent and so natural in his workplace. We all thoroughly enjoyed our chats with him. He knew the menu very well and engaged in delightful conversation. All the food was superb. Could not fault any of it. Beautiful wine too. Location and views are amazing. Sad to have to leave!!! We will be back - well within 30 years!!

Many people had suggested if we visited Skye we should try and book a table. The staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the food .the courses were like a work of art and fantastic in taste but filling.It was a great way to mark our 25th wedding anniversary

The food was very special and the staff very attentive and made you feel very welcome. Make sure if you are on Skye that you book and try the Three Chimneys

We came 30 years ago and we were not disappointed- fabulous meal fabulous service . Not to be missed , food was sublime. Worth a detour

We had a lovely evening at the Three Chimneys restaurant and it was a real treat for us to experience food like this. The flavours were amazing and the waiting staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered all three desserts as we couldn’t choose. The strawberry dessert was to die for! The custard was super tasty! The mains were small but really tasty and well balanced and considered.Would definitely recommend a visit if you’re looking for a treat.Only downside was that we understood we had a two hour slot but as we were 10minutues from our time being up the (what I presume was the manager ) just slid the bill on our table and didn’t say anything other than”there’s your bill” it would have been nice for someone to say “I hope you’ve had a great evening etc here is your bill as we do unfortunately need the table” or just some acknowledgment of our custom not that we were just being shoved out. But overall we had a lovely evening

The food was excellent, beautifully prepared with a magnificent selection of ingredients, truly creative content and fabulous presentation. Compliments to the chef and the whole kitchen team Fantastic hospitality, the staff were exemplary and provided friendly, funny and helpful service. Special thanks to Olivia, Iona and the rest of the team! We were made to feel very welcome and had a wonderful time.We shall definitely be returning as it was a highlight of our trip!Annie and family (lunch visit on 08/06/21)

While staying on Skye for a couple days we went for a birthday celebration. We had 3 courses and desserts and each course was excellent. The best dish we had was the Halibut, beautifully cooked and served with a mussel sauce. Service was excellent and we were given all the information we needed to make our menu choices. For us we felt that this restaurant could go to another level by offering guests an amuse bouche and some sort of bread. This is the norm in most of the fine dining restaurants that we have eaten in and it does makes a difference. And for the overall price that you pay for a meal here it would not seem unreasonable.

The food was lovely although not to the same standard as our last visit. Just be aware of the high drinks charges. When we arrived we were offered ‘still or sparkling water’ and I accept it’s my mistake I should have said tap water would be fine but I (wrongly) assumed our server meant still tap water or bottled sparkling water. The charge at the end of the evening was £5 for a bottle of water. I also ordered a vodka martini which was a little on the steep side at £14. There seems to be something missing in the atmosphere that was there on previous visits. I understand it’s possibly down to covid and distancing. The tasting menu had a lot to do with it, it just made the experience more special. The menu now is a la carte.

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was outstanding. We had the menu explained to us in full and any questions we had were answered well. Thank you to Calum and team - we had a great evening

First time visit to Skye and pre booked a lunch time sitting. Just a great culinary experience with exemplar levels of service from the front of house staff. Please put this on your todo list!

4 of us from the same household had lunch here on Thursday. It was a magnificent experience. The restaurant itself is in a beautiful location on the waters edge. We were warmly greeted when we arrived and then enjoyed a truly delicious 4 course lunch. All the food was out of this world and the service was attentive and very friendly. The atmosphere in general was relaxed and not a bit stuffy. All of us absolutely loved it and if you get a chance to go, you must.

Incredible food, with really excellent service from our waitress Olivia, who was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful with her recommendations for both wine and food. We had a fantastic evening, and couldn’t fault a thing.

Despite recent negative reviews, we booked a table for six (same household). The welcome was excellent and we had pre lunch drinks outside, looking out to sea in glorious sunshine. When ready, we sat inside and a stupendous lunch follows. Everyone had 4 course and all six of us agreed every dish was fantastic. Personally I have smoked haddock, pigeon pie, Black Isle beer and strawberry with custard parfait. The strong taste in each course indicates the freshness of the ingredients. As an example the beef was so tasty, reminiscent of South Africa’s best steaks.I believe that this meal was in the top three meals I have ever had, and undoubtedly the best meal I have eaten on UK.To back up the food, the service was friendly, efficient and understated.

I can't tell you what the food is like because our booking got cancelled. We booked a table months ago as a treat for my daughter-in-law, a front line nhs worker. She had been really looking forward to it. With less than one week to go, they wanted us to come one hour earlier than previously booked. Unfortunately, we could only come half an hour earlier due to our ferry booking. The Manager said the kitchen times had been changed and it was their earlier time of 2.30pm or nothing. They would not even let us come half an hour later. Now we are struggling to book an alternative table because of short notice. Shame on you Three Chimneys.

Travelled from Glasgow For a special birthday lunch which was Not a experience I expected We started with scallops which were tasty main meal we both ordered Turbot unfortunately mine was very undercooked they returned it without the side of mash (while my friend had to continue eating ) after she had finished my fresh plate of turbot arrived small thin tail end which was bit overdone at the ends ( Staff were not overwhelmed) so disappointing after wanting to experience the 3 chimneys for so long .Not Happy people

Although we have visited Skye for many years this year was the first time we had booked the Three Chimneys and we were looking forward to it very much. On arrival we were shown to a small table directly opposite the entrance, as I feel the cold I immediately asked if we could’ve moved to a table away from the draft but this was not possible, I sat with my coat around my legs which seemed ironic as we had only recently been allowed to eat inside once more. My starter was Oysters which I was told would come with lemon but I thought that it would also come with the traditional onion in red wine vinegar and tabasco sauce but sadly it did not. We proceeded to course two, I had pigeon which was ok but not thrilling. After these two courses the table opposite us became free and I asked our waitress if we could move, I was told she would see what she could do. I felt that I should not have had to ask again as I clearly was not happy. Before the waitress reappeared the general manager did move us to the warmer seat which was a relief. When my main arrived I had been informed by the waitress that it would come with dauphinois potato when we were discussing which side to have, as I was thinking of ordering the mash side but when informed that dauphinois came with the meal I obviously didn’t order mash as well. No potatoes of any kind arrived with my meal, I asked the waitress and she seemed confused and went off to the kitchen to check. After sometime she returned with a small bowl containing one very small round battered ball which seemed empty inside! Luckily my husband had ordered the mash which was delicious so we shared. I was left bemused as to what part of this ball resembled dauphinois. My husband had scallops which he enjoyed and he was quite taken by the pickled herring ice cream but was left disappointed by the main beef course, being rare but somehow dry. As others have said, the atmosphere was zero, no background music, no warmth, felt everyone could hear your conversation, cold clinical feel. Layout of tables either near toilets or entrance door, apart from a couple. Although the Three Chimneys could have become a regular highlight on future visits to Skye, sadly after this introduction, I think not.

We were a bit underwhelmed. The food was ok but overpriced. My pork was not tender and rather tasteless and the mackerel starter was so cold it lost flavour

Delicious food, excellent service, only disappointment was that my wife and I were seated in the middle of 3 single tables of friends so a peaceful, self indulgent lunch became a bit of a pub chat.

We have had this on our ‘bucket list’ for 20 years now and so it is with regret that I am having to write the review. We are ‘local’ from Edinburgh but spend a lot of time travelling around Scotland and particularly on the west coast and so it doesn’t give us any pleasure to be writing this.We booked the restaurant online back in March. We were given the option of booking the tasting menu at the time, only to find on arrival that the tasting menus were no longer on offer. Had we known we may have chosen to eat at a different time but no one contacted us to let us know of this change of plan, irrespective of the justifiable COVID reasons. Not a great start to our special evening out!We were given a table at the door of the restaurant. No offence to GP surgeries, but it felt like we were eating in a doctors surgery waiting room. It was cold, draughty and busy with people coming and going and servers passing by. The ‘room’ lacked any ambience. We asked to be moved but the only available table was next to us and so not much better, despite the fact that other tables in the restaurant sat empty for the vast majority of our meal. The ‘private’ discussion we had with our server about this was also not very private! We felt like second class citizens as it seemed obvious to us that those staying in rooms got preference to restaurant only guests! Our table was terrible. Wine by the (very small 125ml) glass seems to be encouraged rather than bottles. The servers squeaky shoes did our heads in! The food was thankfully very good. Everything cooked to perfection....apart from the lead shot which I found in my pigeon breast.....but apart from that it couldn’t be faulted. Had the venue had more ambience, had the aesthetics been right, had the place been cosier, had we felt more welcome than we did and had the prices been more realistic, then we would have given this an 8 out of 10, but as it was, it was a 6 out of 10, possibly 5!

Had high hopes of this restaurant but we were underwhelmed. A larger choice of less courses would have been better for us. Even the pudding choice was sparse. Scallops were lovely but £20 for 2 scallops seemed a little excessive. We were two couples but had to sit at different tables despite being able to sit together and else where seemed odd. We asked if this could be changed and were told no. This didn’t help the lack of atmosphere. All waiting staff were very helpful. Ate at ScorryBreac the night before which was much better.

We had a fantastic meal yesterday... food was wonderful and the staff were lovely... we sat out looking over Loch Dunvegan in the garden with our dog.... just perfect...

Very disappointing no wow factor not surprised it lost its star at this rate will not get anotherPositive or server was really nice and helpfulTravelled 110 miles round trip along a tough single track road .. not worth the effortFood was decent, fish courses very nice Main beef dish was disappointing mentioned it to management who said that they appreciated the feedbackWe would not recommend anyone to travel just to experience mediocrity at high end prices

I was really looking forward to a Michelin class lunch. This experience fell far short of that.The menu was very short on choice and frankly very poor. Having only a few dishes done really well is great, if done well, my dishes were very poor.I had raw pidgeon breast starter and braised beef main.Beef was three lumps , two were slow cooked , the other was rare , pink in the centre and was certainly not cooked at the same time as the braised.There were only two side dishes on offer , mashed potato and a salad.We booked with another couple and were seated at different tables despite the new Covid level 2 rule that we could be seated together, as we had been at every other restaurant on this trip. Not wanting to cause an atmosphere , we did not argue this, we should have if I had known what was to come. A bad atmosphere would have been something as there was absolutely no atmosphere or ambience at all.Sorry but very disappointed.

Our first visit to Skye & the famed Three Chimneys. We booked well ahead & enjoyed a fantastic tasting menu lunch at the chefs table. Scott & his kitchen brigade do a phenomenal job in executing a perfect meal. Charlotte, sommelier, gives equally great service. We look forward to returning with friends. Great job everyone!

Highly recommend. Exquisite meal. Very expensive but worth it. Lovely setting and excellent service. Great for a special occasion.

Booked for lunch during a post lockdown visit to Skye. The food and friendly service was par excellence. Certainly worth the wait to get a booking over lockdown and before. This will be a must on our next visit to Skye.Probably one of the best meals I've eaten in many years, particularly the Crab Custard and the Apple, Custard parfait desert.

Got lucky enough to book a table on the first night of reopening - such delicious food, extremely pleasantly surprised by the langostine and cauliflower panna cotta, such a gorgeous location and the most lovely service from all staff, especially a really kind young man who sadly we didn’t catch his name, he was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and was more than happy to help with any query we may have.

Hopefully the closure will give time to improve the menu, the cooking and the service. Very diappointing

From the moment you’re welcome into the cosy restaurant the service, food. And experience is like no other I have ever had. This was not a meal but an amazing sensational experience. Every dish surprised and surpassed expectations.

Booked a year in advance but still had a major problem upon arrival. Wrote to them about it but have not even had the courtesy of a reply. Typifies their attitude which is not that of other high class hotels/restaurants that we have been to. We definitely won’t go again if this is the way they treat customers who pay far too much to be at the receiving end of such poor service. Should be downgraded?

This place had been recommended by a friend back home so we had to give it a try when we visited Skye. Excellent pub! We enjoyed a really nice lunch outside with great views.

My husband and I visited for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience. We have been trying to visit here for quite some time and it was definitely worth the wait! Every course was delicious and the setting, the friendly staff and the decor all added to the special feeling. We definitely recommend!

Ate here last night and couldn’t fault anything, delicious oysters done 3 ways, crab, scallops starters were so good and the lamb main very different and delicious, no room left for a desert each so shared one ...awesome, the staff are very knowledgeable about everything on the menu and felt very comfortable with all the COVID restrictions in place , can’t wait to return

I have looked forward to visiting here for years. The location and scenery are stunning. Hotel room a really good size, immaculately clean, excellent plumbing. the main reason to visit was the food and over two nights we enjoyed every mouthful of every course. Obviously there is some wonderful fresh seafood, expertly cooked and presented with really friendly and relaxed service. Loved the halibut, the scorched langoustine starter and the lamb.Only one reason not to give 5 stars, we arrived early after a long drive. Did not try to check in but wanted to get some lunch and there was nothing on offer and a rather offhand way of dealing with this. That said the the rest of the staff we encountered were really open and friendly

They did so well in these trying times! We had lunch as they are not serving evening meals to non residents. No alcohol either.Location is fabulous, and inside chic and well laid out.Food amazing. I didn’t feel battered over the head with an array of competing flavours. Tastes and textures well thought out and balanced. Interesting combinations which were subtle and delicious. Staff a delight! Knowledgeable and thoughtful.Definitely not cheap.

It's the Three Chimneys! You can imagine our anticipation. It is therefore with a heavy heart I'm writing this review. Firstly let's get the context out of the way: the restaurant is operating under the current Covid-19 restrictions, so hand gel, facemasks and no alcohol with the meal are all a pain, but absolutely not the restaurant's fault, and they're managing the limitations well with a fine selection (a whole A4 sheet) of non-alcoholic drinks to accompany the meal.A course-by-course account: Course 1: Oysters (1 each of natural, dressed and cooked) were all superb - large, flavoursome and each different to the other. The garlic on the cooked oyster was punchy but that's a compliment not a complaint.Course 2: "Isle of Muck Partridge, Pie, Jus Gra [they mean Jus Gras], Gherkin, Pear". The partridge was delicious, the pie (I assume filled with partridge meat) was nice. I didn't see a gherkin or a pear, but there was a quenelle of something that might have been a mixture of both. Course 3: "Soay Lamb, Beetroot, Cabbage, Black Garlic, Bramble Sauce". The plate felt cold, and everything quickly ended up tepid. The lamb itself was served two ways and both ways were as good as lamb can get. The cabbage was excellent, the beetroot - well, it's beetroot, earthy and quite sweet. The bramble sauce was understated, which may have been the intention but it got lost, and I didn't notice the black garlic.Sides: at £6 for potatoes and £7 for vegetables, neither of us bothered. At the prices we were already paying, we both felt a small serving of potatoes and vegetables could have been included. I mean, how do you make potatoes cost £6 for a serving?Cheese Board: A selection of 5 cheeses. Four of the five were lovely (the brie, the goats' cheese, the cheddar and the blue); the Rollright (from South Gloustershire - one of two spelling mistakes on the cheese menu!) was either subtle or just bland. And the cheddar and the brie are both available from my village store. And honey has no place on a cheeseboard, or is that just me?(Oh, and on the bill was £5 for a bottle of water with the meal. Offered with the words "Would you like sparkling or still bottled water?" That one doesn't appear on the A4 sheet of non-alcoholic drinks)So, all in all, the meal was very nice. But I expected superb, with a dash of sparkling, and I didn't get it. Shame, really.

Having eaten here quite some time ago and been blown away by the exceptional food and experience, I had ‘bigged up’ the restaurant to my new partner and was very excited at the anticipation of another wonderful meal.The menu was promising and my oyster starter had the best, biggest and freshest I’d ever eaten. The second course promised scorched langoustines with pickled mussels, cauliflower and chestnuts, which I wrongly imagined as a warm dish. It arrived and looked as unexciting as it tasted. Fresh out of the fridge, the 2 langoustines and 2 mussels were presented on a bed of cold puréed cauliflower with a drizzle of congealed jus. At £15 quite a hefty price!The main of halibut was cooked to perfection and the wild mushrooms were a delight.I chose pear with walnut ice cream and date cake for dessert. The waiter explained the dish as coming with a pear tatin, which sealed my choice. The pear tatin comprised of half a pear which was barely heated through, let alone caramelised, with hints of savoury. The pastry was hard and rubbery. I didn’t find and date cake, but the walnut ice cream was delicious.All in all it was a nice meal, but with the hefty price tag and restaurant reputation I did expect a much better meal.It may have been the Covid restrictions that contributed to a restaurant lacking in ambience or atmosphere, but there was a fireplace that wasn’t used, candles that weren’t lit and waiters that were perfunctory rather than warm and welcoming.

Oh this is a tale of woe!For years (10+) this is a place I have wanted to take my wife, we have heard such great stories and enjoyed the reviews!So this year! Kids away at Uni etc, I planned the Scotland Tour around dinner at this dream venue for 9th October, which happens to be said aforementioned wife’s birthday! What could go wrong?We travelled with two Spaniels, which understandably are not welcome to stay, however we were recommended to stay at Skye Lodge in Dunvegan, which was perfect! All good!Meanwhile in Edinburgh though Nicola and her pals, decided to wreck our plans by shutting everything down on the ...... 9 th!As we were not resident, we could not be fed! What a shame!We will try again! But very pleased to have found Skye Lodge, great people and a great place so Thank You!!

This restaurant is a very special place to eat. The ambiance and decor are beautiful. The tables are decorated with local flowers and the views from the windows are stunning. The food is exceptional. If you are a seafood lover, this is your place. I’m not, but there is plenty on the menu to satisfy all tastes. Portions are manageable, allowing three or four courses to be eaten in a tasting menu, kind of way. The waiter was so helpful both in terms of describing the ingredients in each dish, to explaining when they came from. Loved this place and would highly recommend.

Had lunch here, excellent service and food. Totally relaxed dining experience and will definitely be back.

Lunch here today, food was fabulous, staff were great very helpful and delivered great service. I had the vegetarian menu, really enjoyed it. Have been wanting to try this place for years, it didn’t disappoint, can’t wait to come back

Eating here was such a treat even during covid times where things are not running normally so to speak. Excellent communication from staff around these issues. Food was amazing - had wanted to eat here for so long, pretty much the main reason for our first visit to Skye! Fantastic service and advice/recommendations from staff about the menu and drinks - loved it!

The restaurant experience was disappointing compared to previous visits over many years. No champagne, no cocktails, a limited wine list, and small portions of food. The service was rushed.

It's a long journey by taxi from our base in Portree to the 3 Chimneys but we felt it was worth the cost, and it allowed my chauffeur to take the night off and relax we both enjoyed a malt or two.. Exceptional local produce throughout. All dishes thoughtfuly presented. Lovely flavour combinations and some reall cooking skills on show. Service was a bit stuffy, a few smiles wouldnt hurt but its been our best foodie experience on Skye so far.

If you just happen to be meandering around the mesmerising, ‘prehistoric’ landscape of the humbling Isle of Skye, do not leave the island until you have visited The Three Chimneys. Tucked away in the north western corner, this is a high quality ‘restaurant with rooms’. Our first visit and it won’t be our last, for sure. Two small converted cottages - one with 6 beautifully appointed and very comfortable rooms (all with sea view), the other being the domain of their incredibly talented chef, Scott Davies, and his team. The food itself and the service that accompanied it, were that you would expect of a top end restaurant. Wine choices could be better in our opinion, but that’s a nit-pick amidst what was a thoroughly pleasurable dining experience. Roasted Scallops - as you expect from their homeland - were simply sensational. The star of the show was, however, the dessert - 64% dark chocolate, with Jerusalem artichoke and black pepper (yes, that’s correct). My taste buds are still dancing. Don’t miss that one if it’s on the menu. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for and whilst you can expect to see not much change from £500 for DB&B, it is value for money based on our experience and right up there with the very best that Scottish hospitality is famed for. To cap it all off, the location is simply stunning. Hard to describe in words, but a couple of pictures may help.

I have been to the Three Chimneys in the past and had perhaps too high expectation under new management. Our experience wasn't helped by finding that our booking was shifted from an 8pm end, to 7.30pm, and when we were told we could start at 5.30pm, this meant we could sit and have drinks, but our order couldn't be taken until 6pm, giving us 90 mins for the meal. The 3-course meal was fine, but in no way inspiring and the gigha halibut had been much better in other restaurants within the same week. The wines were unexciting and the staff not especially engaged or interested. The Michelin star now seems a distant memory.

Maybe our expectations were too great but given the reputation and prices I'm afraid we found the experience underwhelming. The staff were attentive and helpful but it was disappointing to find the choice of mains limited to two red meat dishes. From subsequent em exchanges I understand their supplier had let them down such that there was no fish option but - really? - on Skye, was there nowhere they could acquire fish even at relatively short notice. The first courses we had were ok, the second course lasagne with lemon was really interesting and pleasant, and the lamb main reached the standard I was expecting. I wish the restaurant - and indeed all restaurants - well in these difficult times but I was left with the feeling that Three Chimneys hadn't done itself justice on the night we visited.

Just back from a 2 night stay at The Three Chimneys. Have been visiting here for many years and have never been disappointed.The hotel is situated in a beautiful part of Skye with so much to discover and enjoy.6 luxury rooms in The House Over-by provide very comfortable accommodation.In the Restaurant, you will find the most incredible food using amazing ingredients, most are locally sourced. Scott Davies has produced a fantastic Menu with such imagination and skill (as one would expect, slightly reduced to cope with the pressures of Covid precautions etc.) Fabulous Staff throughout the establishment will ensure your visit is memorable.The Three Chimneys is so popular that I would suggest starting off with your reservation here and then plan the rest of your visit around it. An amazing experience and so highly recommended.

An hour and a half is not suficient when going to this kind of restaurant even though they try to compensate for Covin-19 restrictions. We got our first dish shortly after the before dinner drink was served. First dish, monkfish was very good, second dish Grouse avarage, nothing speciel.

We had lovely food and the service was great but expect to spend a lot. It was a fab experience and pleased we came. The happy birthday by the fudge was a nice addition :)

Everyone was raving about this restaurant and we were a bit disappointed. We drove for almost an hour to the restaurant and our expectation were maybe too high. The food was good but not outstanding or overwhelming and it comes at a prize where you expect more. We were seated in the entrance area which is not very cosy but I guess this was maybe due to Covid restrictions. Service was good but it felt rushed.

Excellent food, excellent service, friendly welcome! Fine dining at its best. I definitely recommend a visit.

Great views. Water. Islands. Mountains. Seals. Unbelievable food. Oysters. Fish. Game birds. Cheese. Fabulous drinks. Fine wines. Scottish ales. Hebridean gin. Wonderful staff. Friendly. Attentive. Hospitable. Simply superb.

Wonderful lunch when my parents came to visit Skye. Loved the food my mums favourite was the Langoustine with the cauliflower panna cotta. My dad was especially pleased with the lamb. Thank the kitchen team. Thanks to Jess, Charlotte and Sylwia. This was the restaurant I found a love of scallops and they were wonderful again.

We have just made our fourth visit to The Chimneys. As on previous visits we were warmly received. Our room was beautifully appointed, although an ugly patch of damp in the shower needed attention.My only complaint and I accept it is quite small but considering the cost of the accommodation everything should be spot on.We opted to have our room serviced as we were staying two nights.I don’t believe the housekeeper even entered the bathroom. The towels were not tided on the towel rail and more importantly the stainless steel pad to flush the toilet still bore finger marks.Niggles admittedly but especially in the current climate a hotel cannot afford to rest on its laurels

Can’t fault the food or the service. Good local produce, cooked perfectly and all served in the most incredible location.

What a fabulous location this is , why no Michelin star? Beautiful setting in a old Crofter cottage , warm welcome from excellent dedicated staff. Interesting menu almost semi tapas style we tried the pigeon pie and the halibut that were exquisite, love to go back one day

I've never been moved to write a negative review before, but here I am. My wife and I visited a few weeks ago to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It was our first time at 3 Chimneys, and given the restaurant's reputation, we were really looking forward to it. We knew that we were going to spending a lot of money, but we have no qualms with doing so provided that we have a memorable dining experience. When you're paying for quality, it's worth it. That said, our first course was something of a letdown -- and sadly, set the tone for the remainder of the meal. We were shocked to discover that in Skye of all places, where seafood is abundant, we were being asked to pay £3.50 per oyster. Pay we did, and when our oysters arrived, they were small, and despite the fact that we ordered 'dressed,' it looked like all that had been done was that maybe a splash of lemon juice was squeezed over them. For context, the next day we went to the Oyster Shed and enjoyed a dozen large, tasty, well-dressed oysters for just £12. The pork tea was a little better - the soy sauce tea was a nice touch - but it was no better than something you can find in any casual dining restaurant (and for less, to boot). Our seconds were no better. My wife ordered scallops, which were shockingly overdone to the point of being almost unchewable. I literally laughed when my langoustine arrived -- expecting one tail at the very least, instead my plate looked comically unused as three tiny - and I mean tiny! - slivers were put down in front of me. It probably wasn't even enough to constitute half a langoustine tail. How did it taste? I couldn't even tell you -- the bites were so small, they barely registered on my palate. I wish I was exaggerating. For our mains, my wife had the hake and I had the lamb. The presentation for the hake actually looked quite nice -- they did something to the mussel and oyster sauce to froth it up to look like seafoam -- but the best my wife could say about it was that it was bland. My lamb was, much like the langoustine, very small, and consisted or an extremely overcooked, sauce-soaked cut tucked away under a few tiny lamb tips. The biggest thing on my plate was the chunk of beetroot! We were so unimpressed that we opted to skip dessert, but to the restaurant's credit, they comped us a wee plate of chocolates with 'Happy Anniversary' written on it in chocolate drizzle. We ate that as quickly as we could, and tried to get our bill, but unfortunately, our waitress had completely disappeared once all our dishes had arrived at our table. We spent the next 15-20 minutes uncomfortably doing everything we could to get our waitress' attention while still maintaining the composure the setting deserved. Our meal did give us one good laugh the next day: at our bed and breakfast, we opted to order the langoustine for our dinner. We roared with laughter when the main arrived: a huge plate, overflowing with at least two dozen large, delicious-looking full langoustines! We thought back to how little was on my plate the night before, and for exactly the same price... And that's when I knew I had to write something. So, there's your warning. I understand that the restaurant recently lost its Michelin star; I know that they have new ownership, etc. But I really think they need to get their house in order. Had we paid even half of what we paid for that dinner, I would have been upset. There are so many better options in Skye -- if I were you, I'd give this one a hard pass.

We have visited the The Three Chimneys on several occasions over the many years we have been coming to Skye. Last week we enjoyed a nice evening and very good meal there amidst its familiar surroundings and beautiful views over Loch Dunvegan. Although it continues to exude a relaxed dining experience which we still enjoyed, we also felt it had relinquished some of the magic and sparkle / famed extra touches which have previously placed The Three Chimneys above competitor restaurants on the island.The staff were very welcoming, warmly hospitable and attentive and Covid arrangements impressive. A much less extensive menu choice available than usual but excellent presentation and quality of all dishes. Memorable evening but there is stiff restaurant competition on island nowadays and the original sparkle needs recaptured.

Very good food spoilt by my usual gripe everywhere I eat out- cold/lukewarm plates. Service was very good and staff very pleasant. Quantity of food was a bit on the stingy side but that’s probably because I don’t really understand fine dining! Glad Rishi Sunak helped out with the bill which was on the high side considering.

This was our 2nd visit to The Three Chimneys, the 1st being a few years ago with the full tasting menu. New menu was good and the dishes we picked were all excellent. The visit was let down on a few points; location of our table was a bit drafty, we never received any bread (which was a highlight from our 1st visit) and overall we left a little bit disappointed with the overall experience. The diners around us all seemed to be having an amazing time but we felt we had a better overall experience at another fine dining establishment on Skye. Based on our experience I'd have to say that it's not the 'destination' restaurant that it once was...

We've visited the Three Chimneys many times over the years with the first being on our honeymoon 33 years ago. This has been a favourite restaurant of ours for many years and holidays have been planned to include an evening meal in Colbost. Whilst we loved the food we found the whole atmosphere on this occasion very sterile. Where had the friendly greetings disappeared to? The questions about our time on Skye? We found the service very fast and no sooner had we sipped our drinks had our starters arrived. Indeed if we hadn't asked for subsequent courses to be delayed a bit our whole experience would have been over in 75 minutes! We found the brusque pace of walking by the staff and the clatter of dishes and pots in the kitchen off putting. I'd like to put the change in service down to the necessary changes brought about by coronavirus but having read other reviews here this doesn't seem to be the case. Whilst we appreciate things move on, styles change we feel that on this occasion the changes are not an improvement and it wasn't the 60th birthday meal for my husband that wed hoped for.

Living next door in the (excellent!) Rhudunan house, we spent quite some days watching people visiting Three Chimneys and leaving with a smile on their face. We were lucky to have reserved well in advance for a lunch. And it was a real treat. This is a place to cherish. And although it is not cheap, the prices are actually quite good value, looking at the outstanding quality of the food.

Visited on 17th August with friends. We all had 4 courses and between us tried oysters, cured monkfish, langoustines, beef lasagne and halibut. Only slight criticism is a few of the dishes could have been slightly hotter on service. Table staff very knowledgeable on dishes and wine and very helpful. Great service. Pricey but acceptable for a special occasion. Would recommend.

I had dinner at the three chimneys last night. And to say that my experience was amazing might be an under statement. First of all to begin the drive out to this restaurant is far (from Portree) along many winding roads but the views and landscapes are phenomenal. The manager Maddy, was so welcoming and professional. She was an absolute star, doing the Scottish hospitality reputation really really proud. Then our food and drinks were divine!!! Everything immaculately presented, the right portion sizes and tasted exceptional with every ingredient singing! Our waiter was Olivia and she was excellent! Helpful, polite and had perfect timing. I would highly highly recommend visiting. It’s worth it, especially if you’re from far away like I am (my partner is New Zealand and I am Australian). I want to go back with my family one day.

We have been itching to come here for years ... but it takes 6 hours to get here from central Scotland. But boy are we glad lockdown helped us decide to book here for dinner tonight.Great food and service from the team at 3 chimleys... lived up to our expectations after waiting so long. Thank you .... and for anyone else thinking about it ... just go

We stayed here for a few nights in August on a Scotland road trip after hearing lots about this place.We had to book 10 months in advance however it lives up to its reputation, and more. We are regulars in what we would deem to be good/top restaurants around the UK and Europe and hands down this is the best food we recall eating. The food is the freshest we have ever been served and it has a Nordic-style influence that keeps it very clean and fresh. The only downside of this place is that it makes you realise restaurants you thought served fresh fish previously, don’t. This place takes fresh local produce to another level and as such means you can enjoy the various courses without feeling heavy.Charlotte and Scott make a great team and ensure there is no ‘stuffiness’ to the atmosphere. Despite covid there is still a good atmosphere in the restaurant and we hope to return soon. It’s worth going to Skye just to visit this place. Thank you to all the team!

We visited The Three Chimneys for a birthday celebration. Being a party of vegetarians and vegans we were unsure whether a restaurant renown for local seafood and meat would be able to cater for us all but we need not have worried. A separate vegetarian and a separate vegan menu gave everyone fabulous options and all of the food was delicious. The service was first class and their covid-19 planning was perfect. Would highly recommend for a very special meal with exceptional service.