The best restaurants Hebrides

The local Craignure smells good tradition with its large stone walls and woodwork. The food is classic of the country and you can often find magpies, steaks, mussels, lamb and pork on the menu which changes regularly. There are a few good beers and a pleasant terrace on sunny days. The establishment also offers B&B accommodation in three rooms with en-suite bathrooms, pleasant and good value for money. During the high season, many tourists are waiting for their ferry to arrive.

Home of the Cuillin Brewery micro-brewery, located in a beautifully secluded setting at the entrance to the Glen Sligachan and some of the most beautiful mountains in the country, the Seumas' Bar at the Sligachan Hotel is unquestionably one of the best pubs on the island. It has a good selection of mainly local real ales and over 300 single malts in stock. There is no shortage of space but the address is extremely popular and fills up quickly.

This is probably the best restaurant on the island, specializing in fish and seafood. It was even voted "UK Fish Restaurant of the Year" in 2012 and since then the quality hasn't gone down. The menu is superb and tasty, with halibut, sole, hake, lobster, salmon, haddock, scallops and much more. There are also some meats and a vegetarian dish. The prices are correct, with know-how and freshness always at the rendez-vous. It's often taken by storm, so remember to make a reservation.

It's probably the best restaurant on the island with the Café Fish in Tobermory. Located in a wooden building, spacious and contemporary, the cuisine is excellent and combines quality ingredients with talent. The produce is as local as possible, thanks to the island's rich local produce and fishing. The inspirations are Scottish, and here and there they are found in other European culinary traditions. Whether you choose a meat, fish or vegetarian dish, the presentation is well thought out and the content does not disappoint.

In Dervaig since 1608, the oldest inn in Mull, the Bellachroy Inn is the rock of the village and a favourite meeting place for locals and visitors alike. There is a casual bar area with darts and another restaurant serving inventive and tasty Scottish food. Some real ales spice things up and you can come just for a drink. The hotel is also very appreciated for its comfort and standing. It welcomes its travellers in single, double or family rooms, as well as in its large lounge.

Café Sia has made pizzas its speciality and offers excellent pizzas, made with a variety of ingredients and baked over a wood fire. There are also salads, sandwiches, brunches and a famous coffee. The room is quite modern and lively, especially in the evenings when it can quickly fill up in the summer. You can also drink cocktails, smoothies, milkshakes and milkshakes, as well as traditional Scottish beers selected for their indisputable qualities. The terrace is very practical and appreciated on sunny days.

It is one of the best restaurants on the island, housed in an old schoolhouse built in 1876. The menus are creative, and feature both meat and fish, with the permanent presence of a vegetarian dish. The whole is cooked with great care, for studied flavours that hit the spot. The presentation is distinguished and the room takes on a certain elegance, thanks to its red colours and wooden materials. Please remember to book in season, as places are limited and the restaurant is in great demand.

The Oyster Shed will have no trouble finding a place in the hearts of seafood enthusiasts. In its boutique in Carbost, you can choose small dishes to eat on outdoor tables (picnic area) or to take away, with oysters, langoustines, scallops, crab, lobster, sandwiches and many more. Or you can buy good local products - cheeses, chutneys... - to cook them yourself. You can also taste oysters on site by talking to the producer himself.

Local, fresh and skilfully cooked products are the strong point of this Carbost gastro-pub, not far from the Talisker Distillery. In the small room of a waterfront house, you can choose between fish & chips, haggis, fish of the day, Highland steak, vegetable pasta, or several good burgers, not forgetting the excellent sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The good beers are also there and the whole thing is very successful.

An Lanntair is a cultural complex where the café creates simple but effective food, with good small dishes inspired by the island's terroir. There are burgers, pasta, salads and fish & chips, but also some inventive specialities from day to day. You can come here in the morning for breakfast. The large contemporary room is ideal for a coffee or a pastry at any time of the day. Take the opportunity to discover the current exhibitions.

This small wooden shack serves seafood caught in the waters around Mull and Iona. You can sit on the tables in the open air or take it to go. Le Creel serves fresh seafood, freshly caught by the owner or brought in by local divers and suppliers. So it couldn't be any fresher! Teas and coffees are also served, as well as cold drinks. The establishment was nominated for the Food Awards Scotland 2020, and had already been spotted and recommended by the same institution in 2019.

This restaurant of the Bowmore distillery and famous works a careful cuisine based on fresh products. The presentation and service are the object of all attention, while the customers delight in quality seafood, fish and meat. Everything is fresh and local, for generous flavours. The decoration surfs on a maritime theme and the success of the place means that tables can quickly run out. The establishment also offers modern and comfortable rooms in B&B, as well as cottages for rent.

It is one of the best restaurants on the island, with its three rosettes and impeccable know-how. The culinary experience is assured by its vibrant flavours and perfect mastery of ingredients, tastes and textures. It is particularly inventive and uses excellent local products. Correct posture is preferable. The establishment is also a top-of-the-range hotel, perfect for a romantic getaway!

In the shadow of the distillery, this cosy gastro-pub cooks great Scottish classics such as fish & chips, magpies, burgers and steaks. There are also salads and sandwiches for lighter options and all can be accompanied by good local beers. The dishes are made from local products, chosen as soon as possible on Mull. The bread is delivered every morning by the baker in Tobermory. There is sometimes live music and you can also just come and have a drink, in the dining room or in the garden beer.

Young atmosphere, rather chic and trendy, but very relaxed in this big Victorian house. We come here to have a good time. At noon, a simple menu with salads, hamburgers, fish & chips and pasta dishes. In the evening, the menu changes and offers more elaborate dishes. The establishment is also a hotel: it reopened in 2020 after expansion work and offers elegant, modern and very comfortable rooms.

In full on the harbour, fish and seafood are fresh and delicious, as you dream on an island like Skye. The products come from the waters of Raasay, Loch Eishort or Ukirt and Barra in the Outer Hebrides. On the plate you can find salmon, mussels, oysters, jacques nuts, trout, and some vegetarian meats and options. The decoration is of a circumstance, with objects related to navigation, boat paintings and nautical charts. Book in summer.

It's a pleasure to go back to school at this address in Dunvegan. The plates are carefully laid out and their contents rarely fail to delight visitors, as do the regulars. The setting is rather classy and sober, with parquet flooring, stone walls and panelled ceiling. Children are particularly welcome with a menu dedicated to them, at very reasonable prices. It is best to book in advance as this is a popular address.

The Uig Hotel has the only real restaurant in the village, in a sober room with white tablecloths. The food here is all the best Scottish, with fish & chips, salmon, lamb, pork, deer and beef. If you are here on a Sunday, book your traditional meal with a full menu: starter, roast, fish, dessert. There is also a pub area where you can enjoy several of the island's beers and a hundred single malts. The hotel part is also very qualitative, with comfortable rooms.

Langass Lodge cooks probably the best food in North Uist, in its small hotel cut off from everything. The dishes are prepared as they are presented: with great care. The best that the land and sea have to offer is on the plate, with fish, seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. Langass Lodge is also a very pleasant hotel, with 11 rooms with en-suite bathrooms, 6 of which are more luxurious and spacious. Discounts are available from 5 consecutive nights.

The Ninth Wave is a gourmet restaurant where people come from all over the island and further afield to feast on good fish. It has a lot of rewards and reservations are necessary. The menu changes daily and is made exclusively from the freshest local ingredients. The menu combines Canadian influences with the best of Scottish produce to create boldly flavoured dishes. Try Mull Highland Beef or Mull's excellent cheeses. Reservations are strongly recommended.