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Best Scottish restaurants nearby. Discover the best Scottish food in Islay. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Scottish restaurants near you.. The Isle of Islay spans 240 square miles, with an impressive 130 miles of coastline. The island is famous for its malt whiskies, and there are eight distilleries on the island. To be sure, many people visit the Isle to tour distilleries and "appreciate" whisky, but the wildlife and scenery are also a big draw. Bird-watching is particularly popular through the year. Just don't try to squeeze it in after a distillery tour or two. Looking through binoculars has been known to make some people woozy, especially after whisky.
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10. Kilchoman Distillery Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By shedevlls1
This is perfect for those visiting the distillery, although itâs pretty remote for a random lunch stop while touring the island. Service was fast and friendly. I had a toasty with red onion marmalade, a half cup of Cullen Skink, a yummmmy apple crisp with ice cream, and a latte. Iâm not a scotch drinker but this gave me a place to eat and relax while the others in my group did a tasting.
9. The Islay Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 579 reviews
Reviewed By JenDavies2
Three of us had dinner and drinks on our first evening in Port Ellen. We were extremely tired from a very long travel day but got a second wind when we saw the whisky selection. Appetizers, meals, and desserts were all delicious, the service was excellent, and we were even entertained with live music at the end of the night. Our experience was so good, we returned for another evening meal and a breakfast, which was made exceptional by very good espresso.
8. An Tigh Seinnse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By Mark170974
We visited Portnahaven as a family member has a house there and what a beautiful little place it is.The pub come restaurant is a great little place, very friendly and the food is great.My only gripe is the prices, and I get that it is a small place but we got 2 cheese burgers and chips a glass of wine and a pint of lager tops and it came to £31.50Prices aside I would recommend it and will be back.
7. Lochside Inn Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 558 reviews
Reviewed By HappilyRetired2000
Just finished a whisky tour, walked in and was sat down over looking the water.Didn't take long to pick the meal, fish for both, a lovely big piece of salmon and a large piece of haddock with trimmings. Service was very polite and prompt, food was lovely, could have sat there for the afternoon but more tours awaited.
6. Harbour Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 601 reviews
Reviewed By Lyndsay2424
My friends and I booked the harbour Inn to celebrate our 30th birthdays, we had a lovely three course meal and we were offered a selection of cocktails. The food was beautiful and the service was outstanding, the girls really couldn't do enough for us. if you're looking for somewhere decent to eat on Islay, look no further... You won't be disappointed.Thanks for an amazing meal, we'll definitely be back.
5. Bridgend Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 462 reviews
Bridgend Hotel is an 11 bedroomed country hotel with a dining room, public lounge (known as 'The Strath') and Katie's Bar which sells food in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is run by Lorna McKechnie and is owned by Islay Estates. Where poss
Reviewed By Fran22ww
Although our food was OK we were disappointed with the slow and disinterested service of the young lady in charge of the dining room. Perhaps as we were the only people there we had interrupted her nap. This really put us off as there are many hotelries on Islay keen to accept our money and be nice to us.
4. Sea Salt Bistro Take Away
Overall Ratings
4 based on 479 reviews
Reviewed By willdejager
During a six night stay on Islay we ate here twice. Both times I had seafood. On the first night the sea bass (Dorado) and the second time a platter with scallops, langoustines and lobster. Everything was excellently prepared and tasted delicious. Prices were resonable and service was professional, although some members of staff can be less grumpy when addressing their customers. This can not be said for the asian waiters who were very friendly and service minded. We had a great night here both times.
3. Port Charlotte Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 515 reviews
Tastefully restored Victorian hotel located on the seashore in the centre of attractive conservation village. En-suite rooms enjoy seaviews out across Loch Indaal. Conservatory and gardens open directly onto sandy beach. Local seafood, beef and lamb. The
Reviewed By Julie87508
We ate here our first night on Islay at the recommendation of our B&B hosts and were not disappointed. The hotel itself is charming and the restaurant cozy and intimate. Service was friendly, but impeccable and efficient. The menu was full of locally sourced foods and had at least one or two vegetarian options. Great selection of local gins and whiskies, and good wine list. All in all, a great meal!Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased to have made your fist night on Islay enjoyable and do hope we can welcome you again on another evening.
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2. Bowmore Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By Akalith
The Scallops MacLellan and the Seafood Pasta were just good, not very good, while the excellent white wine, Picpoul Pinet, was a relative bargain at 20 pounds. We all had a good time, but we expected better.
1. The Old Kiln Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By tomaszk770
The food was really fantastic! We had a break while, visiting distileries in the soutch coast of Islay and we really enjoyed it! Great sea food, good meats - book in advance! Place is quite crowded!
