"Good food well priced and quiet, with friendly staff, the fish and chips is superb as are the dessert options"
Lovely setting. Good atmosphere. Professional and friendly hostess (owner? but not as we’d hoped. High prices (yes I know it’s 2023 but these need to be justified. Table service not particularly attentive (salt and pepper, other sauces? . Cullen skink at £12 too watery and not enough fish. Mussels main less than the mussels starter at The Douglas in Brodick (and not as tasty , crusty bread (as alternative to skinny fries about as crusty as the top of an undercooked rice pudding. So disappointed. This was our last evening after a super week on Islay and Jura. Better chef or just a cook more acquainted with what the menu offers? Sacrilege but try the Port Charlotte hotel up the road.
Warning: this restaurant has recently been taken over and many of the great reviews reflect the previous owners and not the current ones. My wife and I had the seafood plate at £30 a head and it turned out to be a poor decision. The crab claws and langoustines were clearly overcooked and did not taste at all fresh. The scallops were fine, though. If you choose to eat here, avoid the seafood and go for a cheaper option. The staff were not particularly welcoming or friendly which was unusual for Islay in my experience. That was something I could have overlooked had the food been adequate. Try Port Mor Community Cafe along the road for a cheaper and more cheerful alternative.
I had one of the most amazing seafood meals ever and super value for money. To start langoustines then crab claws (lots), a bottle of Prosecco. Hubby chicken goujons then scallops plus salad chips and bread. Lovely ambiance, all the locals drinking, eating and chatting , really nice server . Definitely the place to eat in Port Charlotte.
Great wee find in Islay, been a few years since I visited last but the welcome was just the same, kind and friendly. The host Ian is a gem and nothing is too much trouble. The food is good ,freshly cooked and served from staff who make you feel at home.
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Given a Seafood Platter voucher for my birthday,in October 2021. Has been so worth the wait to experience Ian’s so fresh, locally sourced extensive platter which included 2 whole lobsters; absolutely delicious and very friendly, efficient family team.
Visiting since Ian opened the seafood kitchen after extending his business empire (lochindaal hotel) . Ian the owner is a wonderful welcoming man as is Paula a great Geordie waitress. Seafood
We had our last meal, while on Islay last week, what a find, nothing pretentious, great food, good choice of whiskies, Ian the best landlord I’ve ever met.throughly recommend.
Friendly, obliging staff, just what we needed for a family meal out. The food was lovely, and the lounge area where we ate was very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
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Delighted to meet ye yesterday at the match . Really enjoyed the chat . Looking forward to seeing ye the end of the summer hopefully. Yours Armel Whyte
Good food well priced and quiet, with friendly staff, the fish and chips is superb as are the dessert options
