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Scotland, United Kingdom Food Guide: 7 Scottish food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Staffin
Find out what Scottish restaurants to try in Staffin. Staffin (Scottish Gaelic: Stafain) is a district with the Gaelic name An Taobh Sear, which translates as 'the East Side', on the northeast coast of the Trotternish peninsula of the island of Skye. It is located on the A855 road about 17 miles (27 km) north of Portree and is overlooked by the Trotternish Ridge with the famous rock formations of The Storr and the Quiraing. The district comprises 23 townships made up of, from south to north, Rigg, Tote, Lealt, Lonfearn, Grealin, Breackry, Cul-nan-cnoc, Bhaltos, Raiseburgh, Ellishader, Garafad, Clachan, Garros, Marrishader, Maligar, Stenscholl, Brogaig, Sartle, Glasphein, Digg, Dunan, Flodigarry and Greap. The Kilmartin River runs northwards through the village. From where it reaches the sea a rocky shore leads east to a slipway at An Corran. Here a local resident found a slab bearing a dinosaur track, probably made by a small ornithopod. Experts subsequently found more dinosaur prints of up to 50 cm, the largest found in Scotland, made by a creature similar to Megalosaurus. At about 160 million years old they are the youngest dinosaur remains to be found in Scotland.
Restaurants in Staffin
7. The Sheiling and Ella's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
Ella's Cafe specialises in fresh food made daily on the premises using lots of Skye and Highland produce according to season. A wide variety, and ever changing selection, of bread and cake is baked on the premises to accompany our food and drink. A range
Reviewed By JerryBolton
...but no dogs allowed. Why?!!?Get into the 21st century. Dogs are like kids, no problem if quiet and well behaved, or ask them to leave.My science is a little rusty but, as a very experienced dog owner and father of three kids, this may clarify things."Dogs": a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice."Kids": children, young people, the transitional juvenile stage of a human being.21st Century Comparisons ....Dogs ..........Kids=========================================Cleans self with tongue .........often ...........rarelyCapable of using a toilet .......never ..........mostlySmells when wet ...................definitely .....sometimesDries self by shaking .............always ........rarelyLicks the floor ........................happily ........reluctantlySheds hair .............................often ...........rarelyAttracted by carrion ...............mostly .........sometimesMay be tethered outside .......often ............neverUnderstands what a cafe is ...incapable ....mostlySociety expects "kids" to be allowed to experience different social settings in order for them to learn new skills and develop into fully rounded adults. This is why we happily let children into our business.
6. Uig Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 636 reviews
Reviewed By KikuOG
This restaurant was recommended by our B&B host. The food was excellent. My husband had the seafood platter special, with langoustines, squat lobster, smoked fish, fish pate, scallops and squid. He loved every bit of it. I had the duck special, with breast of duck perfectly cooked with carrots and raisins. The service was friendly. And the sunset over Uig harbor was beautiful. We were very happily surprised by this meal.
5. The Ferry Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 319 reviews
The Ferry Inn is a newly refurbished 19th century restaurant with rooms located in the beautiful fishing village of Uig in the North of the Isle of Skye. Both lively and stylish, the Inn has a restaurant serving local, high quality food, a full bar and fo
Reviewed By 704iainn
If the name conjures up thoughts of a somewhat seedy, fishermanâs drinking pub smelling of fish, immediately banish them. For a start, itâs on the opposite side of the small bay from where the Western Isles ferry leaves, but more to the point as soon as you walk in you sense you are somewhere special. The decor, the attention to detail, and the cleanliness are second to none. There are only four rooms, and ours was spacious with high class modern facilities, eg a large rainfall shower. The food is outstanding. My only picky observation is that the dinner menu has only four main course choices and doesnât vary through the week although there is also a special at weekends, so if you are staying a while, as we were, you may run out of options. But enough of that, itâs well presented food by excellent attentive staff, and the breakfasts are excellent. The restaurant, comfy lounge and enticing bar are downstairs, where you will also find the helpful and friendly (although he will deny it) host. Parking is right at the door. There isnât much to Uig but if you really want shopping try Glasgow. The scenery is utterly superb and there are great walks, all you have to hope for is good weather. Just go. But remember, Skye is a huge island so you need to think about your itinerary and not be too ambitious otherwise you wonât get out of your car.
4. Kilmartin Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Gra P
Whether you're regular dining locals (like my wife and myself) or visitors discovering this rare gem of a small restaurant for the very first time, we are all agreed on its exceptional quality food at VERY affordable prices! From warm greeting to cheery farewell, Morag and her small crew of highly attentive and polite staff go out of their way to ensure your dining experience will be exceptional. For sure there may be some diners who turn up their noble noses at such local, community-based, unpretentious and honest coziness - they may even liken the fare to their ... school meals!! - but few of us, alas, will have enjoyed the privileged rearing of an Etonian breakfast banquet!! For me (a very senior but quite humble military officer, well used to grand dining around the world) the meals at this lovely little place - forevermore known as "Morag's Magic" to me - is as good vfm as any of the finest cordon bleu 'breakfasts' out there in this pretentious world of diners!I commend you to Morag's Magic. Bon appetit!
3. Dining at Flodigarry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By thebonbondundee
We stumbled across Flodigarry while we were looking for somewhere to grab lunch and saw the sign for their Soup Kitchen. As soon as we walked in, sodden from the rain, along with our large German Shepherd, we were warmly greeted and told the whole hotel was dog friendly, so we could sit in the restaurant with our dog while we ate! When we were seated, we were given a menu of approximately a dozen different soups to choose from, suitable for vegetarians and meat eaters. The menu explained exactly what was in the soup, to the extent of what stock was used. I choose the French Onion Soup and my partner choose The Pea and Pie Soup. The Onion Soup came with a massive cheese crouton and the pea soup had an actual full steak pie in it! The soups were amazing and worth every penny, filling us up for the rest of the day. Our dog was given fresh water, tables were moved to let him lie down and he was given plenty of treats and cuddles from staff and other customers! Flodigarry is one of the top dog friendly places we have been to.The whole hotel and grounds are stunning, while the staff are warm and just brilliant people.I would definitely recommend dining here-we are even looking at staying a few nights here next time we visit the area as we felt, along with our dog, so welcomed here.
Staffin Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Staffin
2. Columba 1400
Overall Ratings
4 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By 635anne48
We came upon Columba by chance on route to flodigarry, we returned several times, the range of food was excellent, every dietary want catered for. Our hotel chef should visit. Warm, welcoming staff with an amazing ethos. Thank you for your hospitality. We enjoyed sitting in your very unusual building. A true gem.
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1. Ellishadder Art Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 422 reviews
Situated on the stunning North East coast of the Isle of Skye, overlooking the picturesque Loch Mealt and the dramatic Trotternish Ridge, is the small hand weaving studio and gallery of Maggie Williams. Come and see Maggie at work on her 16-shaft dobby lo
Reviewed By 864KarenR
Due to the rating on tripadvisor we thought we would give this place a try when passing. We ordered tomato and basil soup with home-bread bread, followed by nougat cake and tiffin. The soup was hot and delicious and the home-bread was soft and dreamy which is exactly what was needed when it was raining outside. Both cakes were made with dark chocolate, very rich but incredible tasty! Inside there is a collection of artwork on sale which is interesting to look at, there were only 3 tables and a weaving machine, the owner does say if you wish a demonstration on how to weave this could be arranged. In the cafe beside the menu, Ellishadder Art Cafe explains how it started and how they grow a lot of the ingredients used which is very inspiring. This is a lovely little place which is worth a visit.
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