The best restaurants serving British food in Argyll & Bute Central Scotland

Was a table of 7. Had 6 starters all ok apart from the sticky chicken which was very dry. Steaks were pretty tough (X2) but cooked as requested, gammon was over cooked and very dry. Potatoes with sea bass were raw in the middle. Should have complained at the time but awkward when you have taken guests for a meal. The service on the other hand was impeccable, with good banter and very attentive. (I forget the gents name but was from paris) 3 stars is probably generous for the food as lots of choice in helensburgh, but the waiter made the night.

HIGHLIGHT of our wee monthly trip to Oban is usually a nice wee luncheon in one of the main Street's bars or restaurants... HOWEVER... In checking with my son who has friend in the town, he advised Markie Dans... If I'd a penny for everytime I've driven PAST it on way in or out of the town I'd be a rich man... SO... lovely atmosphere on entry, both my wife and I were greeted warmly... initial seat at table in main room... However a booth became free soon after, so a switch over... lovely... Ordered the steak pie and chips and veg on advice from staff... WOW! huge portion.. chips to die for BUT! Steak Pie with huge pastry crust was simply the best I've ever tasted... MOIST, TENDER and HUNNERS of it and thre gravey!!? I wish I could get a tub of the stuff... My Wife also enthused about her Haddock Thermador... which she finished... she rarely finishes a meal...ANYWHERE! I have no words to describe it all... :-) see above... We won't need to go anywhere else as long as Dans Keep their young chefs... totally stars!!

Really popular place on the main road in Inverary, and as soon as you eat the food you'll see why. They managed to seat us without a booking within about ten minutes, five people from 14 to 50. The menu is really good, not too many options so you know they can prepare the food fresh for you. The cafe is part of a hotel too and although we only had food I'd certainly consider staying in future. Between us we had soup, burgers, steak sandwich and avocado sandwich... all absolutely delicious and huge portions, especially the open sandwiches. The staff were really cheerful and helpful. The toilets clean and easily accessible. They have a relatively large indoor area but also some tables in the garden at the back. Tip... there is ample parking behind the restaurant so you can avoid the main street and then walk through the garden to the back of the place.

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.

Lovely example of a great seafood restaurant on the gorgeous island of Gigha. Easy access from the ferry dock, we sat outside and food was really good and prices were ok

Had a beautiful meal. View was amazing. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the view. Food was delicious and great choice for gluten and dairy intolerant

Visited to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The setting on the shore of Loch Fyne overlooking the ruin of Castle Lachlan is stunning and we were able to enjoy a bottle of fizz outside our shepherds huts where we would be spending the night. After a late afternoon stroll to the castle ruins we were ready for our dinner. The tasting menu served in the evening is locally sourced and is probably the best I have ever tasted. We chose the wine pairing which was excellent and presented beautifully. After a great nights sleep breakfast is delivered to your accommodation and this is another delight. Cannot fault this place

Popped in for lunch after getting a recommendation from a friend. Friendly staff, lovely decor and great location. Plenty of choice on the menu and everything g we ordered was excellent. Highly recommended.

WE have eaten here in the past and certainly this year as good as before We ate here for 7 nights an excellent menu of quailty food Staff excellent at all times we had no issues at any time Good selection of drinks at reasonable cost

Lovely cup of tea and brownie. Rest of the family had home made scones, tea and coffee. Service was great. So hospitable.

The restaurant has basic pub style décor. They only offered raw oyster on the menu and when I asked if I could have the oysters grilled or roasted, I was told the chef does not know how to do that. How is that even possible? If I could have, I would have gone into the kitchen and done it myself. As a starter, my husband ordered the raw oysters, and we both ordered clam as our main. The clams were nothing but ok, and not nearly as good as the ones we had at Sea Salt Bistro. What a bust this restaurant was. So sorry we did not stick to our original choice for dinner and did not follow a recommendation to dine here.

Been coming to Islay for years. Look forward to eating here on our annual trip. always a favourite with Mom, Dad and children. This year not so much. Something has clearly gone wrong. staff were miserable and food well even more miserable. Tasteless with no thought or care gone into it. we were so so sad to see this happen to Ardbeg and we wondered why? when owned by such a big luxury corporation LVMH this experience was anything but luxury.

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

We've wanted to return here since we first visited 10 years ago. Wow, hasn't it changed! I had memories of a few outside tables and being reliant on the weather. Now there's a purpose built dining area (still has a little way to go, especially with the heating!) and table service. What hasn't changed is the warmth of the welcome and the quality of the food - just lovely. Had the seafood platter for 2, what a feast. 6 hours later it resulted in a very small snack tea. A destination place, but one we'll travel to again.

Good food overlooking the marina in croabh haven. The menu had lots to choose from and staff were very helpful. Be careful to check opening times especially out with high season.