The best restaurants in Oban South and the Isles Argyll & Bute Central Scotland

We had dinner two times and were pleased by the kindness of the staff each time. They do their utmost to give you a nice evening. Sea food is just as it should be fresh and simply dressed but delicious, and with a nice bottle of wine, youre dinner is top. Good value for money and pre booking is certainly advised !

Not much else to see in this wet cloudy deserted wilderness, but at least there was a toilet available.

We came to Tobermory on a very wet day on an organised tour. We were looking for somewhere to get a hot drink. Everywhere was full due to the weather. After a walk around we noticed a table was now vacant and my husband sat down. I went to the counter to order a cappuccino and a hot chocolate where it was chaotic. No hello or greeting just told how much they wanted from me. My hot chocolate was very lumpy with powdery bits all at the bottom of the cup. I paid cash and was given no receipt. Dreary interior. Left feeling like a nuisance and when saying goodbye no response. My husband and I got the same treatment from other places in Tobermory and other people we were with said this place doesn’t like tourists. Well fair enough we will never ever visit again. Good luck just serve the locals and don’t dare be polite as looking at reviews you get a robust response.

Great location, friendly staff, and they serve very well selected & cooked steaks

Lovely welcoming coffee stop within beautifully kept estate. Highly recommend. A long road in but worth it. Closed on a Tuesday.

Visited with a group of friends and I had the brownie. Absolutely delicious - the hint of coconut was an interesting touch but it worked. Highly recommended!

Last minute decision to take the ferry to Mull. Great food, lovely background music and hidden wee treasure. We walked to the end of the pier in Tobbermore.

What a meal! It was unforgettable. The food was divine, the view glorious and the service was brilliant. This is one of the best meals I've ever had. Simple, yet exotic and flavoursome. The soup even had flowers from the garden in it!

Battered scallops, calamari and a crab sandwich. All delicious. Turned a soggy day into a treat. I love seafood but this place is really special and I would recommend a detour to visit.

Lovely home baked scones, cakes, the best homemade soup. So nice to find this place and loved the cake cupboard with honesty jar for out of hours delights. Loved the biscoff tiffin.. Will highly recommend this place to others. Exceptional food, thank you

We’ve been multiple times before and visited again a couple of times on our recent Sept/ Oct holiday and loved the ice cream. Unfortunately they didn’t have the yoghurt based ice cream that my partner loves. They were also closed a couple of times when we tried to get another.

Was as good as promised! Very clean, cheery, and comfortable interior to have breakfast in, lots of great food, pastries and coffees, perfect 👍

**A Delightful Breakfast with a Blonde Twist!** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After reading a handful of reviews online about the *attitude* of the blonde lady at this café, I figured I’d pop in and see if I’d be the next unfortunate soul to fall victim to her alleged "bad vibes" — spoiler: I wasn’t. In fact, I had one of the most pleasant breakfast experiences I've had in a while. It was a rainy Friday morning, I had my dog with me (who, by the way, is strictly not allowed inside — fair enough), so I asked if I could sit outside. Without skipping a beat, the blonde lady appeared with a smile, took my order, and even offered me some great substitutes for things I didn’t particularly like on the big breakfast. (Very accommodating, I must say!) But here’s where it gets *extra* special: She didn’t just take my order, she also threw in a free sausage for my dog, who was living her best life with a little playtime from the lady. I’m pretty sure the dog had a better breakfast than I did. After I finished my meal, which was delicious by the way, the blonde lady came out to collect payment, and we had a fun bit of banter — me being English and all, I like to think I brought some charm to the table. But the point is, it was a *pleasant* exchange — no attitude, no cold stares, just good vibes all around. Let’s be honest: People are quick to complain online, especially without ever bothering to address an issue with the staff directly. It’s easy to write a review when you’ve had a bad experience, but not everyone gets the chance to speak to someone first and see if the problem can be fixed. If you’ve read a bad review, take it with a pinch of salt. I found my experience to be nothing short of excellent. So, if you're thinking about coming here based on some negative reviews — ignore them. If you’re open-minded and have a good attitude yourself, you might just find a delightful blonde lady (and some tasty food) to make your day. I’ll definitely be back for round two! P.S. If you happen to have a dog, bring them along. They’ll love it. #GoodVibesOnly

A chef who knows how to balance their flavours and does it well. Innovative dishes that surprise and please. Front of house staff that care and are knowledgable (and know when to go and ask when they don’t). What’s not to love! Two minutes from Oban centre is no excuse not to go!

So sad.. this was our go to cafe 2 years ago.. a beautiful building and a buzzy atmosphere. Always full. Good coffee an array of home bakes (GF, you name it) and lovely lite bites. First day back in the island, we made a bee line but despite the lovely welcome and a good cup of coffee NO food other than a bowl of soup and a doughnut. The place was empty.