The Whale Tale in Highland

Très bien situé personnel accueillant et on a beaucoup apprécié les raviolis aux crabes avec coquille saint jacques et morue

My husband and I visited this hidden gem whilst on holiday at Durness. I had the black pudding and my husband chose the soup for starter. Our mains were the venison and the lamb. We opted for chocolate bomb and rhubarb ice cream for dessert - all of which was exquisite! Wonderful surroundings and attentive staff.

My wife and I visited as recommended in a NC500 travel blog. The food is locally sourced and served in exceptional dishes where there is clearly some talent in the kitchen. Remember to take your own wine as the premises are not licensed. Highly recommended.

Booked for dinner. The food was sublime. Cannot fault the food nor the service. I had the Cullen Skink, venison and chocolate bomb. First class!!!!!

The restaurant is in a beautiful old lodge next to Scourie harbour. The food is excellent, and the service is friendly and efficient. I had shank of lamb with oyster mushrooms which was beautifully cooked, and the rhubarb ice cream was lovely. As the restaurant is not licensed you need to bring your own alcohol (which is a big money saving). Reservations are needed, highly recommend booking a table if you are staying in Scourie or nearby or passing through. Surprised (but happy) to find such a great restaurant in this idyllic remote location

We ate here 3 times during our stay in Scourie and found it utterly delightful. The chef is superb and very creative, she blends traditional Scottish fare with a taste of Eastern Europe and is a great forager, using produce from the hedgerows and garden. The black pudding with sauerkraut was truly excellent, and the venison was the best either of us remember eating. Ever. The cheeseboard is good with lots of local cheese and home made rhubarb chutney. The restaurant manger is friendly and efficient and both of them are very self effacing about the excellent business they run here. My father tipped them off that it was our wedding anniversary one evening so they put a lovely bowl of roses from the garden on the table for us. It's unlicensed with no corkage charge, the village shop has a good selection of wines. It's only small so make sure you book, and if you do book, please turn up!

The food here was a delight with fresh seafood, vegetables and venison all cooked in stunning sauces. Pudding with Rhubarb ice cream was a new experience and one I'd recommend to everyone.

Wow! What a gem! In 6 weeks of traveling Ireland and Scotland, this was probably one of the best meals of our trip. We try to seek out the best/finest dining in whatever town we're in, and this was spot on. The vegetarian starter was amazing - it truly looked like smoked salmon, and the pickling on the carrot shavings gave it amazing taste. We are hard core carnivores, and we loved it. My venison main was so tender and complemented beautifully by the sauce and roasted vegetables. My husband's rack of lamb was beautifully cooked and very flavorful. We don't usually get desserts, but we treated ourselves here, and were very happy we did. The chocolate one is difficult to describe, but gorgeously rich in taste, and the rhubarb ice cream with crumble was also tasty. Service is amazing, given there is only 1 guy for the whole dining room, but he did everything well and promptly. They don't have a liquor license, so bring your own (no corkage fee). They ABSOLUTELY require reservations.

Fortunate to get a table at this lovely little restaurant on a recent trip to Scourie. Food and service was fantastic - would highly recommend booking in advance. No alcohol licence so bring your own and no corkage charged.

Delightful service of innovative, fresh and delicious food. Welcoming and warm, with a modern decor, The Whale Tale is a hidden gem in this part of the world. The quality of the food is almost fine dining and shows care, attention to detail and uses fresh, local produce as much as possible.

Managed to book a table for early evening whilst staying in Scourie on our NC500 journey. An unassuming place with a small but sublime menu run by a lovely couple. Only a few tables each evening so you have to book. The food was delicious, service attentive without being overbearing, and as they are not licensed you can take your own wine (no corkage charge!) Just wish we were staying longer so we could go back again and again and……..

Delightful ambiance and delicious food nicely presented and cheerfully served. You need to book, because it's very popular.

After a hard day cycling, the closest place to eat was the Anchorage. It didn’t let me down. The simple but well presented fare left me well satisfied. The manager was a diamond and if I’m am back in this neck of the woods again, I’m in.

We were lucky enough to get the last table available tonight. The Whale Tale is a must try if you want delicious, well prepared food. Run by a really lovely and friendly couple, this is a gem of a find! Cannot recommend enough. They are unlicensed so operate a bring your own, if you fancy some wine with dinner.

Had a beautiful meal here tonight. Service was very good and food was amazing. Doesn't have a license so bring your own bottle - no corkage charge

As we were staying in Scourie for a few nights, we ate here on two evenings. A couple run the restaurant on their own so there are only a few tables available each evening and you MUST book in advance. Excellent front of house and...

Udsøgt lækkert . Velsmagende og smukt anrettet mad. Med friske lokale råvarer. Mad i verdensklasse, jeg ikke forventede at finde...

We were staying at the nearby campsite and went for dinner. Good choice on the menu which also does lunches. Lots of local produce. Vegetarian options and vegan dessert options.Good seafood choices. They do not have a licence for selling alcohol but you can bring...

The Whale Tail was one of the recommendations given to us by Kylesku Lodges. Drove up for dinner last night and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. This lovely restaurant is located in Scourie Lodge. The menu is not extensive but what we had was delicious -...

Just had the most fantastic dinner at the Whales Tale. Absolutely delicious food with local produce. Cannot recommend highly enough. And dog friendly. Thanks so much! Loved it

Very friendly staff, and we had a lovely soup and bagel for lunch. Worth a visit. It’s not obvious where to go in, follow the drive round to the back.

On advice of the B&B we went here. Nice location, warmer on the inside than the pictures suggest. Good food, all fresh prepared and suggestion at the reservation to bring your own spirits, because they are not licensed. And even so, they don't charge you...

Two couples from Australia ventured into the deep north of Scotland and were happily surprised to find the Whales Tail in Scourie. This small, almost edgy restaurant presents the classics its own way, and how good this is! You’ll have to start driving now!

Located at the side of a large property on a hillside next to the harbour, appeared to be newly decorated, and had a fireplace with cosy chair next to it. Fairly guiet on the night we went, but this meant we could talk to our...

We hebben hier heerlijk gedineerd. Zeer aardige manen volgens mij eigenaar in de bediening. Verhouding prijs kwaliteit is prima en...

I could ditto all the other comments on here recommending this place and why! Started off as only customers in there but didn’t feel awkward. Felt like a new place with the sparsity in furniture but didn’t make a difference to the service or food!...

Staying in Scourie used to mean a spendy dinner at the Eddrachilles Hotel (which we will do once, as usual, on the last night of our hols) or chips in the Scourie Hotel. Now, however, there's the Whale Tale, which is just lovely. The menu...

Une salle très agréable, avec un coin salon, du bois sur les murs, et une délicieuse odeur de soupe de...

Reading previous reviews (pauldwit aug 2019) I could copy and paste. Wonderful experience. Casual and minimalist environment is perfect for a setting allowing the food experience to speak for itself. No need to say more; go and enjoy.

My wife and I chanced upon the Whale Tale by complete chance whilst staying at the Scourie campsite (which is excellent). We’ve traveled a lot and eaten at many fine restaurants with famous chefs and impressive reputations. Without doubt the food at the Whale Tale...

An excellent cafe, the bagels were excellent. Nice people, nice setting. Parking was a bit odd. We parked at the bottom of the hill on the grass but perhaps that was the wrong place.

Das Restaurant ist sehr nett eingerichtet bietet neben den eigentlichen Tischen noch einen kleinen Lounge-Bereich mit Kamin. Die Karte ist nicht sehr umfangreich, bietet aber eine feine Auswahl an lokalen Fisch-, Fleisch- und vegetarischen Gerichten.

Uitstekende kok die fantastisch kookt en uiterst vriendelijke bediening in dit nog vrij nieuwe restaurant bij scourie. Goed menu met voldoende keuze tegen een goede prijs, zeker vergeleken met andere restaurants in deze omgeving. Echt een aanrader!!

This restaurant is nicely furnished and has a good atmosphere. The chef is obviously good at getting flavour right and that could not be faulted. The problem comes with serving hot food on a slate and serving hot and cold food on the same plate. I also think that the main course had been waiting around for the waiting staff to serve. He had been busy serving coffees and bill paying. The result was that our main course was barely hot. We should have sent it back at that stage. I had the venison and it was served with a wonderful variety of mushrooms in a tasty balsamic sauce. Unfortunately they were served on top of a cold lettuce leaf, which looked good, but very soon the mushrooms were cold too. To sum up, the food looked very attractive, but I would have preferred it served on a hot plate so that I could have enjoyed eating it at leisure. To their credit, we were given a discount when we pointed out the problem.

Very nice lunch in a lovely place! Great food, reasonably priced and extra delicious cake! You should visit.

Fabulous meal for our party of four. Two of us had venison which was served with a beetroot purée and beetroot powder. It was cooked to perfection and delicious. Our vegetarian friend had the mushroom risotto with walnuts and cheese tuile. She declared it the best she had ever eaten. I had the delicate poached salmon with cottage cheese accompaniment and roasted carrots. Bring your own wine. I would return to Scourie if only to eat there again.

Food was amazing, service was absolutely spot on. I had venison, partner had salmon. All the flavours complimented each other perfectly. So glad we turned into this place whilst on the North Coast 500. Would definitely recommend.

The restaurant is in the back of the Scourie Lodge (a lovely place to stay) and needs to be better known. Fabulous venison, salmon, a lovely light cullen skink, and delicious desserts. No license, but if you bring your own wine or beer, it's graciously served by a welcoming host. Very reasonably priced fare for its quality.

We had a nice lunch - tasty broccoli soup, quiche and salad and a duck, Brie and cranberry bagel. Nice coffee, would have been nice to have had a biscuit or piece of chocolate.served with it. The service was nice and friendly but the restaurant itself felt a bit stark and lacking in atmosphere.

Absolut empfehlenswert, kleine, aber feine Karte. Einfallsreich und lecker. Wir waren sehr zufrieden.

We enjoyed a delicious meal at The Whale Tale while staying at Scourie Campsite which is just a short walk away. The food was of a very high standard and the atmosphere was informal and comfortable. We thought it was a bonus that we could bring our own wine - it added to the experience. The restaurant added to the enjoyment of our visit to Scourie.

I was pleasantly surprised when checking into Scourie Lodge to discover there was now a restaurant in the premises because it was a rather wet night and I didn’t really fancy the stroll to the hotel. All went well and the food was very good and competitively priced. Our party enjoyed an interesting variation of Cullen Skink that was dairy free, risotto, venison and salmon. A drinks license should be considered though we survived the night without a drink!

Our meal was superb, beautifully presented and all 3 courses tasted heavenly with a wonderful array of flavours. The portion size was good too, I just had room for a pudding without feeling uncomfortably full.

We have just returned to our Campsite after a truly wonderful meal in ‘The Whale Tale’.... Food ( all 3 Courses) was beautifully presented and of a very high quality. We had not been aware of this incredible place but noticed a sign for Cafe / Restaurant near the Campsite. We went up to book for this evening and we were very pleased that they could accommodate us. This brilliant team of David and his Girlfriend deserve to succeed and I am sure they will. If you are looking for a perfect meal in a relaxing environment, look no further. Thanks so much for a very memorable meal on our holiday in this scenic and special place.

Gave this place a last minute ring for dinner that evening as there’s not a huge amount of really nice places for dinner on the north west coast. What a great find!

Dropped in for lunch after a recommendation by a local. Delicious salmon salad and gluten free request was catered for easily. Friendly helpful service and a beautiful setting

We came across this restaurant by chance when staying nearby and were very impressed. Very tasty dishes with a quirky twist. No licence so BYOB, which always saves some £££. Definately worth a visit.

I came across this gorgeous restaurant slightly by accident having already booked a local hotel for dinner. Something about the stylish interior, friendly couple and inspiring menu made me cancel the hotel and I’m so glad I did. This place is contemporary Scotland at its absolute finest. Deliciously fresh seafood and other local produce but in unexpected combinations setting it apart from other more traditional establishments. My lemon sole ceviche starter was a clever balance of fresh lime acidity with delicious slices of sweet preserved pear. A skilled and delicate hand added just the right amount of chilli and red onion to give depth and punch without over powering the delicate fish. This dish was delicious. I chose venison as my main which was served with beetroot purée and blackberry sauce. It was an equally inspired dish where the red and purple hues and sweet undertones perfectly complimented the rich meat. The charred onion cups with a pool of delicious sauce were a delightful addition, as was the hint of horseradish lending a welcome touch of fire to the beetroot purée. Pudding was a rich and creamy yet surprisingly light chocolate mousse paired with a gently tangy pear cream cheese sprinkled with crunchy almonds... utterly delicious. And finally, although I was quite full, I can never resist a cheese board so 4 cheeses later and I could hardly move but the over indulgence was once again rewarded. This time with a wonderful home made rhubarb chutney, lightly spiced with coriander seeds I think, of which I polished off 2 helpings because it was so lovely.

Restaurant newly opened, a bit stark with tables unnecessarily crowded together which was a bit weird as there was plenty of space The menu was very limited but the starters were good and prettily presented. The mains were acceptable with a lot of unusual accompaniment s but classily done, however, the sea food platter at over £23 was an overpriced disgrace very small oysters and considering how cheap mussels are, would have expected a more generous helping. My daughter left hungry!! Coffee was a feature on the menu but the espresso machine was not working so, a weak caftierre

Staying at local campsite doing route 500. Supper was amazing, highly recommend for fabulous local indigenous food.

At the top end of Scotland, a great town and surroundings of Durness a lovely restaurant with great food. Quirky but well worth it. Everything on the menu was very tasty!

Un restaurant neo-baba, où la musique est douce et les gens très gentils. Il faut connaître l'adresse pour trouver le restaurant, qui est un peu caché mais qui ne manque pas de clientèle, ce qui est un signe. Le coin est splendide, profitez de la digestion pour vous promener alentour !

Our landlady from The Wild Orchid Guesthouse recommended this restaurant. It is small, so make a reseration. The menu was modest in size but very nice in taste. We had a nice dinner

Lovely, lovely little restaurant in 'The Craft Village' in Durness. We walked there & back in the dark from our B&B; but found it with ease.

We booked here weeks in advance so were a little surprised to be told that when we arrived that they would need the table back in an hour and if we wanted dessert we would have to eat it in the sofas. However, the food was delicious. Would recommend

This lovely place is tucked away in the craft village. Went for lunch and received a warm and friendly welcome. Had comforting, tasty homemade soup, perfect for a cold day, followed by the best carrot cake ever tasted!. If only we had been in the area for a second night, we would have gone back for dinner. Nevermind hopefully next time.

Lovely little restaurant serving innovative and delicious food tucked away on the edge of Durness. Service was excellent and all of the food was very tasty

I just need to add to all the great reviews. Stunning, imaginative cooking. Cullen skink (packed with flavour), mussels with roasted sweet potatoes, spinach and beans/cashews. Who'd think this combination would work? But it was gorgeous and looked so beautiful too, lemon ice cream to finish was very very flavoursome. A delicious meal. Lovely place.

This restaurant was highly recommended by our innkeeper Fiona, and the reviews here seemed to agree so we gave it a try. The reviews said to book a table, so late in the day on a Sunday I called them. Their first opening was at 7:30. The late seating meant they were out of a few items.

We came here for dinner whilst staying in Durness for the night during our trip around the NC500. We loved the atmosphere of this place - seemed like a little bit of London's Shoreditch vibe had been transported up to the North Coast of Scotland!

We went to this little cafe for lunch and it did not disappoint. The menu was small, only soup, bagels, mackerel pate and cheese plate. We had Cullen skink which was very tasty but wished it was a little bit thicker. The mackerel pate was very very good. We also had bagels with pulled pork which were nice. The carrot cake was moist and delicious. The dinner menu looked interesting but we didn't have time to come back.

Heard about this little restaurant on here while planning a week long visit to the area so booked ahead to make sure we got a table. We are both vegetarians so this is a wee gem to find on our travels and did not disappoint from starter to finish, we found the staff very friendly and helpful and even offered to change some of the fish options to vegetarian for us and would highly recommend this superb little restaurant.

We had a meal at the Whale Tail on Saturday 25/8/18. The food, the service and the ambience were first class. We highly recommend eating here you will not be disappointed and as you BYO the cost is very reasonable.

Sehr kleines, süsses Restaurant mit einer kleinen Karte. Das Essen ist sehr sehr gut und frisch zubereitet. Ein MUST wenn man in Durness ist!

Cenetta molto carina, ottimo pesce fresco cucinato ovviamente alla scozzese non all’italiana, molto poco condito ma finalmente si mangia sano!!!! Piatti curati e si trova facilmente con l’uso del navigatore!! Locale gestito interamente da giovani ragazzi davvero gentili e disponibili! La perla del locale un cane stupendo tenuto al guinzaglio ma davvero eccezionale!!!

Had a really lovely meal here tonight. I was eating alone but was offered my pick of the tables, the waiter looked after me so sensitively and service was prompt but not rushed. Laid back jazz and candle light made for a relaxed and cosy atmosphere for families and couples alike. The food was really great quality and the menu interesting. Home baked bread and olives arrived for free while I waited for my mushroom risotto to be cooked. A family with 2 young kids were eating at a nearby table - their children were soon happily absorbed in all the lovely children's books on offer making it a relaxed meal for their parents too. Thank-you for creating such an all inclusive place where everyone can eat together in such a pleasant atmosphere and enjoy food so obviously cooked with love and attention to detail.

We ate here with a teenager and found that although busy the food was good and well presented. The choice on the menu is not extensive but whatever main you choose it seems to come with a most delicious salad. We had Cullen skink soup and it was very good. If we ever returned to Durness we would eat here.

Stopped by The Whale Tale while looking for food around Balnakeil and did not regret it. Easy to choose from the menu and the two ladies who served us were extremely polite and friendly.

What an absolutely lovely place-really great cooking, a warm welcome from an attentive waitress, a relaxed atmosphere and excellent choice of music. We had Sautéed Celeriac to start, one main of Poached Salmon with red pesto linguine, another of Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan Tuille. Firstly the Salmon was pin-fresh and perfectly cooked-all the flavours worked perfectly-really confident cooking with excellent ingredients. The risotto was absolutely spot on too-really big flavours from the mushroom, the truffle oil and the Parmesan-but all perfectly balanced. One of the best meals I’ve had anywhere at any price-but came in at under £50 for the two of us. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Food is delicious, I even had my starter twice (sautéed celeriac). The location wonderful especially as it’s so remote. Highly recommended! Bring your own wine, if you wish. But the homemade lemonade is delicious.

Delicious food, friendly staff and cosy atmosphere - we loved this place! Remember to BYOB if you wish to have a wee alcoholic beverage with your dinner.

The Whales Tale is hidden away, but what a find! We ate there both nights we were staying in Durness, and we had 2 excellent meals. They offer a limited choice but everything is properly cooked from scratch and is beautifully cooked and perfectly flavoured. The friendly waiter looked after us really well.

First of all you will need to book a table if you want to eat here in the evening. Its in a very quirky location made up of old mod buildings but do not be put off by this. The menu is quite small but what they produce is of an excellent quality and there is no skimping on portion size. They do not have a licence to serve alcohol so just go to the local Spar shop and buy yourself a bottle of wine and take it with you, there is no charge for corkage and they provide glasses for free.Very friendly staff so had great experience.

We were recommended this restaurant by Fiona at Mackay's Rooms and it did not disappoint. Simple elegance, informal ambience, but highly professional and competent waiting staff/co-owner and high quality fish based dishes. We took our own wine and had a lovely relaxed enjoyable evening.

Situated in Balnakeil's quirky craft village (a cluster of refurbed 1950's MOD prefabs), this is a laid-back shed of a place, but appearances can be deceptive. There's nothing laid back about the food. Plump-as-anything fillets of salmon, fat and fresh scallops, fearsome-looking but fabulous langoustines and fantastic coffee! Service, by the Czech Republic-originating team is fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is convivial (feels like you're eating with your mates). Specials make the most of the fabulous local fare. It's not licensed, but you can bring a bottle, with no corkage charge. Booking essential.

I booked to eat here a few weeks before, and it was well worth it. The cerviche of lemon sole, was delicate, tasty, and delightful. I had langoustines as a main, beautifully fresh with a pea puree. The salmon with lingune, was also a very tasty dish. Take your own wine (always a bonus). This restaurant is a gem. Make sure you book.

We reserved this small, unassuming place months ago hearing it was a gem. Just such a wonderful evening. Ambience, basic elegance. Staff friendly, efficient, honest, kind. Chef amazing. We had Cullen Skink, split a Salmon Linguini, and finished with lemon ice cream meringue. Just superb. Wish this place was local!

The restaurant was recommended by our hosts at Aiden House. It is exclusively a fish/vegetarian restaurant. We ate there on two nights. My colleague and I found the dishes of an excellent standard with a variety of tastes. As they do not have a licence just take your own bottle of wine for they do not charge any corkage. Also the service was very friendly and attentive.

We were looking for a good meal out before leaving the north-west and made this great find in Balnakiel Craft Village, Durness. The food was excellent and all three courses were sampled! The service was great and we couldn't have had a better evening. We will certainly be back if in Durness again.

Came across this place by accident today whilst looking round the village. So glad we did. Popped in and found they catered for vegans. The staff were immediately warming and chatty with myself and my dad. We both had a lovely bagel with hummus and olives with a delicious side salad. There was plenty on the menu for lunchtime. Sat outside in the decked area with plenty of tables and chairs and got chatting to a very friendly staff member who really took the time to conversate with us. Would highly recommend to anyone.

This cafe has a welcoming staff who serve you with a smile. The place has a good atmosphere and the kullen skink was delicious. We had coffee out on the decking enjoying the sunshine.

I had read the reviews prior to visiting the Craft Village so definitely wanted to pop in whilst we were in Durness.

We are really pleased we found this little gem of a cafe situated in the Balnakeil craft village. It was a beautiful sunny morning and there was outside seating on a small patio area - and a delightful indoor area. We both had delicious toasted bagels with avocado, cheese and tomato which came with a lovely salad on the side with apple and carrot. They also serve soup, sandwiches and other meals. Service was excellent and the while place friendly and welcoming.

Hidden away in a craft village of prefab huts.

By far our top dinner so far after 5 days of NC500. Was recommended by our B&B; host and chuffed we went a head with it. We reserved a table. The food was very delicious simple and to the point. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The Risotto was Devine and the the linguine was perfect with the biggest piece of salmon ever served. The soup was very fresh and yummy. The restaurant has simple but on point decor, parking available outside or near by. It was easy to find and a short walk from Coco Mountain. If you are fussy eater or have allergies etc. Perhaps this might not be the place for you as their menu is understandably limited given how fresh it is. Would suggest you phone and check what’s on offer before hand if that was the case. It was certainly value for money. It’s a Bring your own bottle I.e. they don’t serve alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own. We had a starterand two top notch main courses and it’s came to only £36. If you doing NC500 or stopping at Durness, I would say it is worth a visit.

Booked a table here explaining I have shellfish allergy and prefer to eat very plain fish, ideally white fish. Gentleman I spoke to on the phone said no problem there would be hake or halibut but he would check with his partner. If neither were going to be available he would call me back. No call received and when we turned up was told no reservation either. Very limited menu with 2 out of 5 starters not available! It was suggested I maybe have lemon sole as my plain white fish for my main course. This was served on a rocket salad and was the size of a starter not a main meal. The restaurant was very cold, not the pleasant evening I was looking forward to. Wish I had been told we would be waiting 45-50 minutes to be served would have gone elsewhere

Stumbled upon this place - The Whale Tale looking for a late lunch. The guy was friendly and helpful. We all had soup to warm up which was tasty and warming. Only got one half a slice of homemade bread with soup which was delicious but would have been better if there were two. Cafe decor is light and bright. Cash only

kleines unscheinbares Restaurant im Craft Village Balnakeil. Wir wurden durch unsere Gastgeberin darauf aufmerksam, sonst hätten wir dieses Kleinod wohl nicht kennen gelernt. Kleine Speisekarte, alles wird frisch zubereitet, Fisch und Meeresfrüchte - exzellent. Unbedingt vorher reservieren.

Small menu and all fish, but it's more about quality than quantity. I went during the height of summer and was lucky to get a seat without booking, which was surprising as Durness is in the middle of nowhere.

This is a tiny beautiful place, a little bit difficult to find, hidden in an old post-war military base. It is worth the trip!. Staff is very friendly, they have mainly seafood, deliciously cooked. Nearby there is a big sandy beach and great landscape.

The whole set up of this restaurant is so interesting. The food was excellent - mainly seafood plus good vegetarian options. Bring your own bottle!

This is a fairly new restaurant in the craft village at Balnakeil. This village was built as an early warning radar station so the 'architecture' is somewhat basic. The French Onion soup was not what I expected -not clear and dark but light coloured and of a thick consistency- but delicious none the less. We shared the 'special' appetizer of Camembert and my husband had couscous. The chef is Czech - perhaps the reason for the interesting soup. Definitely a unique dining experience!

We can really recommend this small restaurant in the Craft Village of Durness. Fresh and delicate seafood in a very simple, but lovely room, nice staff with a good taste for music - and it is possible to bring your own bottle(s) of wine or beer (they didn't serve alcoholic beverages due to some permission not in place).

Just a small place, tucked away, with a small menu and fabulous food. The home made lemon ice cream is a perfect dessert!

An unpretentious gem with absolutely delightful staff and food to match. Everything was delicious, presented beautifully and quite a surprise as the Whale Tale is situated in not the most convenient or congenial position. Don't let this put you off.

We had a really tasty meal here during the evening of our stay in Durness. its small and friendly, no licence so bring your own. we had fresh salmon with creamy linguini and asparagus not a huge portion but well cooked and very filling.

Such a good atmosphere - vinyl playing , interesting food , good books and imaginative decor. A happy evening spent then fab stars as we left restaurant

We dined here on a Sunday evening.

Myself and my husband visited The Whale Tail twice for lunch with our black Labrador. My husband had the Cullen Skink both times and loved it. Food and home made lemonade was very good and they even gave our dog a couple of treats so he was not left out! Good place to eat and would recommend it.

The Whale Tale was recommended by our B&B; hostess, and we were very grateful - we ate there nearly every night of our stay in Durness. BYO, fresh ingredients, small but excellent menu, charming and enthusiastic young staff.