The Waterfront Fishouse Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

fabulous restaurant in prime location at the pier in Oban .. immaculately clean modern restaurant.. excellent value for money £21.95 fir two course lunch .. the freshest of ingredients cooked to perfection… best mussels ever 😍will return again in the future

Superb food. No question of that. Lovely setting inside and looking out on to the quayside and ferry although there appears t be no chance of a window seat unless you book in advance. Depends where you’re sat the tables could be a bit too close together for comfort. The choice of music was a bit bewildering featuring occasional rap and dance style. Didn’t fit the ambience at all. Maybe we were more aware it being under a speaker. Something easy listening would have been more appropriate. Other than that couldn’t fault the food and service.

We had a wonderful dinner of mainly fishes and seafood. Service was quick, polite and efficient. Everything we had was very tasty and the wine was great. It's nice to enjoy fresh seafood in Oban.

Comfortable restaurant with simply delicious food, excellent chablis (& sample cocktail!).

A fantastic restaurant. A must go if looking for somewhere to eat out in Oban. Lovely fresh Oysters. A fantastic menu all round and very prompt service.

The highlight of my visit to Oban. It was the best seafood I have had in Scotland. The restaurant was busy when we visited so booking in advance is recommended.

Service was very slow, even when the restaurant patrons thinned out. The food was ok for the price.

The staff friendliness and helpfulness from arriving to leaving was exceptional. There is a truly warm vibe which is nice to see. The menu is a nightmare due to the choice! The quality of food is amazing, as is the price. By far the best seafood restaurant in Oban and has become our go to when there. Thanks all for yet another gorgeous meal.

Local fresh seafood, caught right outside the door. This place is busy and for a good reason. There is prompt service and savory fare!

Me and my partner always come back to this restaurant whenever we’re in Oban, took the family here today and it’s just been such a lovely experience. Great staff, amazing food that is always fresh and perfectly cooked, beautiful drinks. Just the ideal place to take the family!

What kind of resturant refuses business? On the 22 October 2024 I tried calling on multiple occasions to make a booking for a large party. On each occasion the phone was rudely picked up and put down immediately, on the 3rd occasion it was picked up and left on the side so the phone was open to the sounds of the resturant and most questionably the sound of the staff laughing. Unacceptable behaviour from what is meant to be a well respected resturant.

Great food, great service, great location, rather hard to locate the entrance when it's dark!

Best restaurant in Oban by far, and we went twice during our short break in town. The menu is interesting and varied, with the freshest seafood being cooked to perfection. Staff is welcoming, professional, and really friendly. Thank you guys for the wonderful meals, we had the best time, and we hope to see you very soon.

Went here for dinner with my husband and my parents. Food was great (although my mum was a bit disappointed in the salmon) and the atmosphere was lovely. We initially felt well taken care of but once we had our mains we felt very forgotten. Once we were finished, it took about half an hour for someone to come and clear our plates and then only because we finally caught someone's attention. When asked if one of us could take the remains of their meal home we were told they don't have a takeaway license, which I've never heard of for a restaurant of this standard. We left feeling disappointed which was a shame after a lovely start to the meal.

Planned to have dinner but all full. Finally booked a lunch in the restaurant. Great service that we can sit next to the windows finally (do remarks in the booking but not guaranteed). Relaxing place as we were early with not too many people around in the restaurant. Foods are all over average. But I believe dinner menu maybe more suitable for myself.

Delicious food, we ate from the lunch/ early evening menu. I chose fish tacos and sea bream. Great restaurant with lovely staff providing great service, lovely views from the waterfront windows

Délicieux repas but sticky toffee pudding IS THE BEST ! Ever 🤤🤤🤤 thank you 🙏

What an amazing gem this was. The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Will absolutely be going back when I'm in Oban again.

The food was lovely, the staff is great. I enjoyed every bite

This was an outstanding find. A very well thought out menu, covering some of the best. Couldn’t recommend this place more.

Amazing food, great atmosphere 👌

Excellent food and good setting

We had a wonderful dinner. Food was right on point, the scallops and oysters were delicious. The service was very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area.

Gorgeous food and great views but we were met by a very unwelcoming member of staff.We were early and happy to wait but the attitude when we first arrived was very poor.Shame as the food is delicious and other staff were pleasant.

This is an amazing place to eat...

This is one of the very best fish restaurants we have ever eaten in. Great location near the ferry terminal, staff were very nice and the place was packed as expected given the food. Trio of fish dish was excellent, as was the cod. Highly recommended.

For a seafood restaurant, we would like to have shellfish... Starter ordered, sorry Sir we have no more crab, for the main course sorry Sir no more scallops... I don't come here to eat a steak! Served in avalanches, no time to swallow a mouthful of one dish, the next one arrives. Very noisy....

I’m not certain what was going on but the service was terrible. Our waiter disappeared - we looked for him - after we sat for a while a while after having finished our meal. We went to the host stand and asked for service. A few dishes were cleared. We went and asked for the bill which was delivered. After sitting for a while with the credit card out we finally went for the third time to the host stand and paid.

Great spot to enjoy local fish dishes. Staff really good and run efficiently.

Delectable food cooked to perfection. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Had a nice view of the harbour. Just wish the beers were bigger.

Lovely food and experience only downside was I wanted the crab and they had no crab.

Food was good, we were not super impressed with the steak. For £30 it was very chewy & not enjoyable. The haddock & mash was not fresh & we were not that happy with it either. The restaurant felt over booked and very loud. The staff felt out of control a bit. The restaurant views though are nice

Service chaotic and no apology for is being kept waiting for over an hour since our booked time without as much as being offered a glass of water. Food was lovely when we eventually received it. Toilet arrangements also very odd.

Great restaurant overlooking the water, the port and the arrival of the ferry. You have to go to the 1st floor via a staircase to reach the dining room. Very good cuisine. Beautiful establishment.

First class food. Extremely popular venue every day of the week. Prior booking essential. Can get overcrowded and noisy

I had dinner with my family one day during the week. The place was full but they made room for us without a reservation (it was early). The manager was super attentive and friendly, he even spoke some Spanish which also helped. Regarding the food, the mussels were spectacular, 10; The burrata and pasta were also very good, the trio of fish (scallop salmon and a white fish) seemed a bit low for the price although the flavor, especially the salmon, was delicious, the scallop dish with vegetables and potatoes was very good done and the worst for me was the tiger prawns with curry, overcooked and with a spicy touch that made you not know if you were eating prawn or anything else. For dessert we had the toffee pudding, also highly recommended. In general, very good service, quiet and good atmosphere to go with family or as a couple and the food with more lights than shadows. I would return!

I loved it here to have my dinner

Exellent restaurant. We were four good frinds and had Langustine, Oysters, Mussels and fish and chips. Their staff was very service minded and friendly. We are from Iceland and grew up with fish of high quality. We can confirm that the fish they serve here is of the best quality 👍🇮🇸

Top fish restaurant!!! Good Service!

Delicious seafood, served by nice staff, and had a great view since the building is on the 1st floor.

Fantastic lunch of sea food. The mussels were fresh with a lovely sauce, and the trout was delicious. Prices were reasonable, and the staff were polite and helpful. Just one niggle. We would prefer to tip the staff personally rather than having it added to the bill !

A restaurant specialized in fish food, with a hard working, friendly staff. Delished food and fair prices. And a real bonus is the view over the harbour.

A large restaurant right on Oban pier. There was an extensive menu including venison and beef but you’d be mad not to have the fabulous fish. We had smoked haddock chowder to start and salmon with pesto and Parmesan crust, absolutely delicious. They have a lunch time menu of 2 courses for £21.99, very good value. We also saw an Italian couple have the sharing platter of fish and shellfish, and the staff moved them to a table for 4 to give them more room! Staff were really friendly and made everyone welcome. Only downside for some people was a very steep staircase to get into the restaurant. Possibly no disabled access.

Our second visit to Oban and third visit to the Fish House. Excellent in every way. We booked two weeks before arriving in Oban. We met a couple leaving the restaurant and they said you have got to eat here the food is excellent. We already knew this hence our return visit. It was so hard to choose what to eat. The menu had so many delicious items. The fish was beautiful, so fresh, delicious and beautifully cooked. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable regarding the menu. The restaurant has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the view is amazing. We will definitely be going back again.

Very nice restaurant with great selection of sea food. We got first class service, good recommendations and food was well prepared and tasty.

Beautiful view of the port, good products and great service team. Value for money ok.

Very good seafood restaurant. The staff is very friendly. It is better to book.

Food was great and reasonable. I would recommend this place. Service a little slow.

Loved the restaurant, from the service to the food. Wasn’t a big fan of crab and pork tacos, but everything else (mussels, scallops, trio) was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend!

Excellent seafood and a very extensive gluten-free menu. Service efficient and friendly. Would very much recommend.

Excellent dinner here during one day stay in Oban. We didn't have reservations but they could seat us for late dinner. While waiting we walked up to McCaig Tower and along the boardwalk which was very pleasant.

Excellent address! Both the starters and the main dishes and their house cocktails, everything was delicious and we were very well received by very friendly waitresses. It is recommended to reserve your table in advance (at least during high season).

It is better to book for dinner, we had a long wait. Pleasant and available waitresses as well as the manager. Delicious salmon trio! Everything looked really good anyway.

I'd happily dine here every week if I could! It's our go-to for a seafood dinner. The 2 courses for £21 (or £22?) is dependable and they don't scrimp on the quality for this menu. They have a specific gluten free menu which includes the battered haddock and fish tacos. Service is always very friendly and professional, the interior is cosy, and if you are near a window you get a good view of the ferries coming and going.

This was a good restaurant with great service and nice atmosphere. Food was great but it overshadowed by the seafood we got from Seafood Hut right outside this restaurant. I ordered oysters and Oban 14yrs. Thinking oysters would be as good as the ones from Seafood hut. But it was just another average oysters. The ones from seafood hut is fatter and milkier, and you will taste the freshness. The one i got from here were at the edge of they should be serving… and X 1.5 price higher… Nonetheless I enjoyed our dinner with my family very much. The main server who sounded like he is either Italian or Spanish? was an amazing host, so as other ppl who help us our dining experience. Thank you so much for your service!! Gratitude and Appreciation to you

Absolutely fantastic. The service, the food, the experience. Wish I lived closer, so I could go more often but Canada is a good hike.

A memorable dining experience centered around seafood, with a view that's almost as delicious as the food. It's a place where the simplicity of great ingredients meets culinary skill, all served with a side of Scotland's natural beauty.

Haddock was fresh and cooked well. Chips a bit disappointing.

Amazing fish cooked with attention and coming from local seas. Service discrete and available. And a splendid view of the seas from the large window. Price in line with the quality.

Excellent food. Had mussels and fish with chili sauce as appetizers. Excellent

Delicious seafood meal. They were very kind to make room for us without a reservation.

A nice restaurant with an attractive selection of seafood and other dishes. Very good kitchen. Only the service seemed to be a little overwhelmed occasionally. Nevertheless strongly recommendable!

Best seafood restaurant in Oban. Food was all very delicious, especially mussle was one of the best! Better to book ahead.

The food was good, although not exactly cheap. But be careful - a 10% service fee will simply be added to the bill. That was very surprising...

An all around very good experience! Everything is perfect here, from the food to the service to the view. If you like fish, this is the right place for you.

Booked early afternoon for the evening. On arrival the girl remembered my first name and gave us a warm welcome. Lead us to a seat at the window overlooking the bay. The whole place had a great atmosphere. Ordered food and wine which was fantastic. The bill was very reasonable worth every penny. Would recommend this place to anyone. Can't wait to go back

The best place in Oban. We had amazing food!

Nice place. Perfect oysters. Fish well prepared and tasty. A little crowded and intense. Can recommend.

Lovely restaurant. The food is fabulous and we had a great view out over the harbour. Would definitely visit again.

Very, very tasty, fresh and buttery. Very friendly service despite the stress. Time for a chat! Restaurant was still full and very loud even after 9 p.m. MUST reserve!!

Good value for money. I would have liked to see more wild fish. Much of the fish is farmed - but again good value

Gorgeous seafood & whoop whoop for Jude's Ice Cream , delight to find so far away from home . Excellent experience 👏 👌

When we arrived, it was not a clearly signed entrance because if you arrive from the wrong angle, you end up walking up some rusty old stairs to an emergency exit. When we did get inside we were greeted well but then they made it very clear that you had to leave your coat and umbrella in the communal foyer area which didn't fill us with confidence that other diners wouldn't walk out with your coat. If that's the policy, then an appointed cloakroom would be better. The waiting staff were very good, friendly and attentive. The smoked trio of salmon starter was absolutely delicious and represented great value for money. The halibut main was generous and had a lovely texture and flavour to it. The peas and mash didn't overpower the dish and represented a nice ensemble. The giant black prawns were just that...huge and delicious, but expect to get messy whilst eating it. The espresso to finish was good. The atmosphere had references to the aquatic world and had good views of the harbour and the boats coming in. This is without question the go to restaurant in Oban and they don't need to worry about any competitors. It's in a class of its own, not a pretender. Altogether a pleasant experience and definitely worth a second visit.

Amazing!! One of the most memorable seafood meals I have had!!

Good food but felt really rushed. Brought the bill without us asking, even though I was still finishing my glass of wine. Then came over very quickly to ask if we wanted to pay. There were quite a few tables so they weren't really busy. We paid then a few minutes later another staff member came over and asked us if we'd paid. Wasn't a nice experience and although the food was good, wouldn't go back. Will probably go to back to EE-Usk next time we're in Oban

I would give 10 stars if I could! Located on the pier with amazing views, freshest seafood you could get, the staff is friendly and helpful in making choices. The oysters were perfect - I came here 6 years and the quality remains to the highest standard. It can get busy so reservations are recommended. Good variety of wines and cocktails.

The meal was excellent! The menu in the early evening is particularly recommended. Reservation is required.

Excellent dinner in a nice place overlooking the port and very welcoming staff.

Really really good. Shells from the sea on the table. Three types of fish platter, also tip top. Gladly again! Very attentive service.

Truly an amazing experience. The food was delicious, the service friendly and the music brought up good memories. It's a pity we didn't have cash for a tip, sorry about that :(

Excellent food service definitely be back

Excellent food service definitely be back

Best restaurant since we arrived in Scotland! Fast and pleasant service. Delicious meal with fresh and local products.

We stopped by for dinner. We managed to get a table even though we didn't have a reservation and the place was full. The service was great. We really liked all dishes we tried: smoked trout, salmon and scallops.

Excellent food and great service.

Very good restaurant, the fish and chips are excellent, worth trying!

We highly recommend this restaurant! Ideally located on the port with a pleasant setting, we were so well received the first time that we returned the next day. Very good value for money (the salmon and mussels are more than validated). Special mention for the staff who took great care of us, very accommodating, smiling and pleasant!

Amazing food - we ordered the surf & turf and salt and chilli squid for starters, and grilled cod with pesto veg plus wagyu beef burger for mains. Enjoyed every bit of it and will definitely come back for more. Staff was great and attentive.

The food is superb and being right in the harbour you can watch the Calmac ferries coming in and out.

We took advantage of a table with a view of the bay. It's hushed. We tasted an excellent seafood dish (oysters, salmon, herring, crab, salmon rillettes and salads). Very clean toilets

Wonderful scallops! Fast service. delicious!

Delicious gluten free fish & chips, great service!

We were staying in the area on holiday and booked in advance a table for 4 people, we were seated next to a very hot radiator but the staff were very quick to resolve, very friendly service and lovely food, nice busy atmosphere for a Tuesday night and nice views as well.

Portions are small, food quality is bad and service forgot our order. The view was nice until the ferry parked itself on front of our noses. At 10pm we were ushered out of the garden.

Weekend in Oban. Booked for one night but it was so fabulous we went back the following evening. Food is just amazing, staff are wonderful and from all over the world. Just can't praise this restaurant enough. We'll definitely be back 👌❤️

I had planned to eat close to the railway station so that I wouldn't be rushing around to find the restaurant's precise location. It was in sight as soon as I walked through the railway station gates. There was plenty time so I got some photos and videos nearby before lunch. I already knew which starter I would choose. It would be the Trio of Smoked Salmon. For the main course I changed my mind and opted to be adventurous, choosing the Half a Lobster 🦞 Cold. It was not a my preferred method of eating, and it seemed wasteful, but the food was good. Importantly, the food would work well prior to a visit elsewhere in town. I also liked the name of the drink (Pinky Promise). If eating seafood is for you (and there were many in the restaurant on the day I visited) I can recommend the place. It is in a prime location with a good view from inside.

Couldn’t book online as a group of 3, but when I phoned the helpful guy took the booking no problem. We dined on a busy Saturday evening and had a lovely table with waterfront views. We tried the Scallops, Salmon & Crab cakes, and Smoked Trout to start all delish and all good sizes and well presented. For mains two of us had local salmon on roasted pepper mash (stunning) and one had a giant bowl of langoustine which were amazing. We shared the cheese board and chocolate and pear tart for dessert along with a lovely bottle of Pinot Noir (Romanian - never tried their wine before will look out for it again). Highlight of the visit though was how lovely friendly and engaging every staff member was. The lady who brought the wine was very entertaining as was our waitress who took the orders. Very well organised restaurant absolute credit to every staff team member.

All our choices were delicious but visually, the giant banarly black tiger prawns left the table ...stunned. They were monsters. A suggestion would be; to enhance the prawns by adding a small dish of the spiced garlic butter for dipping. A great experience had by all. Thku.

Excellent! The burrata salad had a lot of burrata in it. The Hake was well seasoned. Great value.

Friendly service but the energy was very chaotic at rush hour causing mistakes with our order. The food was overpriced and blunt. Having said that I don’t think it gets much better than that in Oban.