Location: Kirkwall
Top Restaurants in Kirkwall
Top Things to do in Kirkwall
- 1. Saint Magnus CathedralVisitScotland Tourism Organisation10 bucket list attractions in Orkney
- 2. Kirkwall VisitScotland iCentre
- 3. The Orkney MuseumVisitScotland Tourism Organisation10 bucket list attractions in Orkney
- 4. Scapa FlowVisitScotland Tourism Organisation10 bucket list attractions in Orkney
- 5. The Earl's PalaceVisitScotland Tourism Organisation10 bucket list attractions in Orkney
- 6. Scapa Distillery
- 7. The Bishop's Palace
- 8. Orkney Wireless Museum
- 9. Cuween Hill Chambered CairnVisitScotland Tourism Organisation10 hidden gems in Orkney
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Where to eat Seafood food in Kirkwall: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Kirkwall. Kirkwall (Scottish Gaelic: Bàgh na h-Eaglaise) is the largest settlement and capital of Orkney, an archipelago in the north of Scotland, as well as the most populous island settlement in Scotland. The city is first mentioned in Orkneyinga saga in the year 1046 when it is recorded as the residence of Rögnvald Brusason the Earl of Orkney, who was killed by his uncle Thorfinn the Mighty. In 1486, King James III of Scotland elevated Kirkwall to the status of a royal burgh; modern roadsigns still indicate "The City and Royal Burgh of Kirkwall".
Things to do in Kirkwall
1. Ayre Hotel & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 256 reviews
The Ayre Restaurant & Bar enjoys a sea front location and is only short walk to the shops and town centre. Our team of high experienced chefs bring you the best of local produce with no frills, just home made and hearty cooking. We have an extensive menu
Reviewed By MAM280
Cordon bleu it is not but the food is very tasty and the portions are large. The fish and chips is excellent as the fish is so fresh as are the scallops. Didn't try the desserts but the grimbister cheese starter and the smoked salmon were very good.The restaurant staff are mainly young people doing summer jobs and a bit disorganised at times in this very busy restaurant, which is very popular with locals. Ila is a star - always smiling and helpful whether at breakfast or dinner, and often both.The rooms are clean and comfortable with nice toiletries but since the showers are of the overhead type the provision of shower caps would have been good.Dear MAM280Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed the meal. Our food is always honest, home made and hearty. We do have a mix of all ages in our restaurant staff and being summer holidays, our young people are always keen and enthusiastic and looking forward to their dinner shifts. Ila is one of the pillars of our Ayre team and rightfully a star, always caring and efficient towards our guests including regulars. Its nice that you enjoyed your stay as well and we do some stock on request and would have gladly brought up a shower cap. Thank you for taking the time out for a constructive review and we hope to see you back in orkney soon.
2. The Storehouse Restaurant With Rooms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 170 reviews
Opened in July 2018 this B Listed Old Store has been fully renovated by Judith Glue and David Spence and is situated in the centre of historic Kirkwall. It has been converted into a ground floor restaurant with bar serving Lunch and Dinner with 8 luxuriou
Reviewed By clairewickham1954
Lovely, stylish surroundings in a converted storehouse. Good acoustics and attentive staff. The menue focuses on local produce, especially fish. The Westray crab cakes and the marinaded mackerel were both delicious starters and the main courses were even better. Outstanding lemon sole with a creamy texture and huge hand-dived scallops. The scallops were the best I have ever tasted. I think we'll be back in 2 days time.Fantastic just what we like to hear and thank you very much for your 5 star review
Most Popular European food in Kirkwall, Scotland, United Kingdom
3. Harbour Fry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By OntarioCanuck1
Friendly service, good fish and chips, both eat in and take away. Central location to ferries, worth a stop for a simple meal.
