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

I booked with slight trepidation after reading some mixed reviews. Staying at Fionnphort or 2 nights with my wife to visit Iona & Staffa and as the trip coincided with my wife's birthday I booked the Ninth Wave as a treat. We both eat out regularly in Scotland and abroad and have been lucky enough to visit some Michelin starred places over the years. The service at Ninth Wave was slightly quirky but very pleasant and the dining room small but very relaxed. The quality of food served was beyond expectations and on a par with some Michelin starred establishments. The format is akin to a tasting menu with 3 or 4 smaller plates (#4 is dessert), cheese as an optional extra and coffee / petit fours included. We shared a decent bottle of white from an interesting list. I had scallops and wood pigeon while my wife had the mackerel and crab stuffed courgette blossom. We both chose the half lobster "main" course. the Pigeon was slightly tough but otherwise the food was faultless. The lobster was exceptional and so refreshing to see it on a menu without the usual pricing supplement. Fabulous evening - thank you Carla and John. We will visit again one day.

This was a really special last night to a beautiful stay in Mull, we feel like we found a secret in this wonderful place and lucky to have got a table Recommended to us on a boat trip the food was simply divine, complex and reminiscent of past lost tastes. Leave yourself in the trusted hands and go for the selected wine choices. You could taste the enthusiasm and love that went into the preparation. We will be back. Thank you.

This is a new addition to the eating options in Tobermory - and will completely put it on the map as not only’ vaut le detour’, Michelin style, but as a destination in its own right . I had the tasting menu, my partner the a la carte ( so first, no nonsense about the whole table has to have the tasting menu)- the venue is bright, the welcome warm and informative, and the food - some of the best I’ve ever had. The langoustine and halibut courses were absolutely delicious whilst the scallops - with fennel oil and white chocolate sauce, amongst other flavours- the best I’ve ever had. Totally brilliant. Sauces for all the meat and fish , absolutely imaginative, some unusual, and worked! Wine choices delicious, atmosphere ‘ local’- tables talking to each other! ‘ and welcoming - ‘ walk ins’ were warmly greeted. All in all - an experience. And again - the food - superb. I didn’t take any photos but someone will….. we’ll done, and I wish you all the success you strongly deserve!

Great crab sandwiches and smoked salmon sandwiches. Lobster salad is also very good value for money and very tasty. Highly recommended

We went (from Glasgow) based on the review in The Times in January 2025 and were not disappointed. The food is amazing and reasonably priced. Atmosphere is great, the restaurant is small and we loved the decor. The team were great, sharing menus ahead of our trip and accommodating for three children in our party. Can't wait to go back.

Very nice little place with excellent food, and drinks ! Our last restaurant after a 3 weeks road trip Scotland and a hit ! We loved the food, the staff and the nice owner.

Customer service a joke. Rude arrogant staff member. If you had of spoken to my wife like that outside i would drop you! We ended up walking out and going If you had of spoken to my wife in that manner outside you would of found yourself on the decking. You are a very rude man manager or waiter you need customer service skills looking at as you have none. If you think that serving good food is all you need to do to be successful your wrong. You need your customer service skills looking at you very rude man. Even tho your local to us we will give your pub a wide birth from now on. Did you honestly think we would spend our money with you after that? The food was poor quality, overpriced.Slow service.Room cold and bathroom not clean..lots of dust everywhere...If you want to spent your money well dont waste your time to go there.They are advertising that is a special place but the truth is theg have long way go and lpys of to learn.

Great staff and great food. Would highly recommend. Always doing different food nights. Always tasty. Great for locals and visitors

The food is phenomenal and service very quick.

Excellent quality traditional fish and chips. Had large fish supper and got 2 quality fish in lovely batter with quality chips. Good value today at 11.50.

The quality of the fish and chips was amazing! Freshest fish, really light, crisp batter and chips to die for. Lovely, friendly counter staff. Everything cooked to order.

Whilst working in the area I went here 2 nights in a row due to the quality of food and well priced winter warmer menu.

Great oyster and great smoked salmon, very nice service.

Always stop here when in Oban. Bit pricey... Fish haven't got far to travel off the boat. Otherwise 5 star

This was restaurant hits very high standards despite the lack of space in the kitchen. We were wowed by all of the food with the scallops, smoked haddock and turbot all getting our awards for best of our week in Tobermory.