This is a review of the Seabed restaurant in the Anchor Hotel, Tarbert. Visited with family on 30th June and 3rd July 2023. On our first visit, the food was very good quality, fresh and flavoursome. Unfortunately standards had slipped on our second visit. Our starter was Cullen skink which was a bit watery and had a strange sour taste as though it was fresh out of the freezer. For mains we had Haddock Chips, and Steal Pie and mash. The haddock was very fresh, and the chips were actually potato wedges fine if you like chips unpeeled. Now the steak pie was less than appetising. Large chinks of tough steak full of gristle and fat. The pastry top was a bit stale, and the mash had the most strang...
How I wish we could give this Restaurant, more than 5 stars, suffice to say, we My Husband myself went here two nights running, it was that good. I 've been a Chef for decades, so feel I can give an honest, unbiased opinion about the food.The word fabulous, doesn 't really give the Sea bed enough credit. We had never been here before, but read about it, in this Months Nov 2023 Scots magazine. On seeing it was in the vacinity we were staying in, for my 80th Birthday, decided to try it. SO glad we did. First night, Neil, the smashing happy informative server, was amazing, very quick with the food. Thanks for that, even tho ' we hadn 't booked, took a chance on getting a table, as it was a Mond...
You wouldn't think that cooking and serving a portion of fish chips is difficult. Apparently it is in Tarbert! We decided to give this place another chance, as our previous experience wasn't very good. We ordered fish chips, and were served some form of slimy white substance wrapped in a pale wet oily handkerchief, with some greasy cold potato wedges on the side. There was some green mush spread over the plate which (we assumed) was supposed to be originating from peas. I sent my meal back to be cooked, and when it was returned the result wasn't much of an improvement. clearly the microwave wasn't working We felt sorry for the young waitress whilst very pleasant, she could only make the excu...
Fantastic food, superb flavours, great menu selection in a relaxed and welcoming environment. So glad we booked here for our overnight stay in Tarbert. We were spoilt for choice with both starters and mains. My wife ordered ham hock terrine delicious and I went for langoustines fabulous. For mains the scallops with black pudding was perfectly cooked and presented and my Moroccan fish stew was one of the tastiest fish dishes I have come across We were not rushed but the staff were attentive, welcoming and helpful Overall a great restaurant
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Absolutely fantastic dining experience from the minute we arrived. We didn't have a reservation but the staff managed to fit us in. The service, food and ambience was top class and very reasonably priced. In additionnto this the owner James took time out to speak with us. A true professional and it shows in his staff. Would we dine there again, Absolutely YES
Four of us went and each delighted with his/her meal. I had the langostines which were super fresh. Good wine list and cocktails
Lovely food and great service on both visits this month. We stopped in twice during our 2 week sailing holiday. Delicious!
The food is delicious, the staff is friendly and the room is clean. There's another pup right next door for a nightcap.
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Good food at good prices with friendly service in a pleasant, quiet setting. Highly recommended.
2nd time staying here and everything is superb!! Food out of this world !! Excellent service.
