The best restaurants serving Seafood food in 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

Así que he empezado una pequeña mini campaña perfectamente formada para conseguir un Aldos 2 y posiblemente 3 en Benidorm y Altea! ¡Esta foto no hace justicia a la más simple “cena de salchichas” de lujo! En primer lugar hay 2 ojos regando salchichas fabulosas. 👍 En la foto no hay más que 1 , ya que le di una salchicha a una persona hambrienta sentada a mi lado en mi coche! Las fichas de aquí deberían tener una cola perfectamente formada... por kilómetros. ¿El lujoso combo de salchichas en la cena? Debería tener pegatina gratis de “I ❤️brilliant sausages” con él. Así de bien. Mejor que Elvis o George Michael en los Explorers ?? ... muy muy cerca! 😀

I second all 5 star reviews here and will make it short: investing in this stay was absolutely worth the money. The rooms are exceptional, the staff is authentic and very friendly and the food (breakfast & dinner) is delicious and made with fresh, local ingredients.

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.

Just like how a fish supper should be; no nonsense. Was so good didn’t even need sauce. Visited for dinner after hearing great things about the place and it didn’t disappoint. Super fish suppers, coleslaw, onion rings and finished off with a single nougat wafer. Our server Lyla was a delight; fully competent, smiley and polite. The place takes you back in time, even with a fryer from nineteen canteen - very special. We will most definitely be 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.

Absolutely delicious fish supper. Our favourite chippy of all time. Coupled with excellent service. Were able to sit in even though there was no table service that evening. We are so grateful. Hopefully be back soon. Thank you.

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.

Enjoyed both lobster and crab rolls from here . Amazing tastes ! Loved how we booked and collected later that day as we did some exploring . But you can just pop along and see what is on offer and get straight away . ... fab and highly recommend

First, Crail is a quaint town with great views. Lots to offer here but Reilly Shell Shack was a must on our list. My grandson had not had crab or lobster before. So he and I had one of each to try and compare. For me a seafood lover, it was the BEST. My favorite in the UK. For my grandson, nothing will compare to this, the taste, the experience, and the town.

This place is brilliant spot especially for a family the food is amazing very fresh and very delicious, also need to add how amazing these prices are brilliant.

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