The best restaurants in Caol and Mallaig Highland Highlands and Islands

This is a gem, in an astonishingly beautiful location. 19 of us arrived for an island visit on the very day the centre was relying on a generator as the power was off. It was a beautiful day and busy. Having already earlier enjoyed morning coffee and homemade biscuits we sat down in lovely surroundings for lunch. Eyes were wide and there were literally gasps when the food arrived. Generous portions of the most beautiful, fresh local food proved to be as delicious as they looked. There were glowing compliments from everyone, and all who enjoyed the seafood and fish said it was the best they had ever tasted. The tarts were also highly complimented. Aside from the quality of the food and the very reasonable prices, the excellent friendly service added to a meal none of us will forget - for all the right reasons.

Just had a full Scottish breakfast and a coffee. It was easily the best breakfast in the area. Absolutely delicious, freshly made with clearly the best ingredients. Cherry on top was the lovely ladies working there.

What a beautiful Fish n Chips! So good... I had it twice (over two days). A little tight on space, but the girls who run this are beautiful Souls too. 🙏🏻

A culinary nirvana! So good it should be listed as a main attraction on "Visit Scotland".

We were hosted in such a genuinely friendly and welcoming way which meant that we got to fully enjoy the lovely mussels, langoustine and creme brulee whilst looking out over the harbour.

We have been in Oban for a number of days now and tried the food in some of their fanciest restaurant, none can hold a candle to the meal that we had here. if you are looking for great Scottish cooking with good quality ingredients, this is the place to go across the car park. You have the bridge over the Atlantic which was breathtaking, especially at this time of year as it was covered in fairy fox gloves tinging the edge of the bridge pink. I know this place is a little out of the way, but it is well worth the trip.

We have visited this Hotel a number of times when in the area & visiting the Highlands, and it never disappoints. The vista is incredible, on the banks of Loch Shiel overlooking the beauty of Glenfinnan Viaduct & surrounding area. The history exudes through every stone of this beautiful, historic hotel & from the hotel grounds, to its interior, the decor is complementary, beautiful & very charming. Visiting out of season, the hotel is nicely quiet, with friendly & attentive staff, offering excellent service. On this occasion we only visited for drinks, & a bowl of handcut, thick chips, but knowing from previous visits, food is good. In season the dinning & seating areas can get busy, so it is good to book ahead.

Great food and great service Lovely location Go through day to appreciate view from dining room Very friendly staff

We went over on a Sunday ferry, a glorious sunny day. Had a wander around and then went to the pub. Great beer from the local brewery, friendly staff, lovely attractive interior. Didn't eat but the menu looked interesting.

Entrée 3 poissons excellente, soupe du jour également. Fish and chips battered sublime croustillant, saumon roti un peu sec. Bière blonde brassée pour ce bar excellente et Sauvignon idem. Pas de dessert car le repas à duré plus de deux heures.. service sympa mais interminable...

This is the best restaurant I have ever been to for a seafood lunch. The service was absolutely perfect - friendly, relaxed yet attentive. The food was incredibly fresh and the drinks were perfectly chilled. The portion sizes were so generous and so it was amazing value for money. I would recommend it as the perfect seafood lunch for anyone visiting Mallaig (they also have non-fish options).

Food was good .. not great. Rack of lamb was good but small portion and over cooked. Nice presentation of food. While eating dinner..staff came in and emptied the silverware into the cutlery containers in the dining area...clang clang clang, really? Was disappointed in staff insensitivity to dinners.

Perfect cozy cafe, wonderful staff, and they had a vegetarian option for the standard breakfast with “vegetarian haggis”. They even steam up the milk for the tea. Lovely.

We stayed there for one night. Very cost with goats and geese. There was only a 5 course menu for 60. But very good, and worth the price. The owner was very kind, and transported us back to the great Glen Way. We would go there again.

We visited Canna for a couple of nights in September during glorious weather. We'd only planned one meal at Cafe Canna. but we stopped in for lunch after disembarking the ferry the food was so magnificent we were back for lunch every day. The seafood platter is amazing, so fresh and superbly cooked and everyone is so friendly. It's worth the journey to Canna just for the cafe, we will be back!