The best seafood restaurants Scotland

In the north-west of the Mainland, in the small village of Brae, you will find this address with an exceptional reputation. In 2015, it was voted "Best Fish & Chips in Britain" by the National Fish & Chips Awards, and is also the northernmost in the country! Whether you take it to go or eat in, freshness and quality are the order of the day and other dishes are also available à la carte. The establishment also offers guided tours to discover the taste of seafood and seafood fishing in Shetland.

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.

Ee-usk has its feet in the water and serves some of the best fish in the region. The dishes are sourced locally, prepared and cooked with talent on the spot, to the delight of gourmets who come here as much for the pleasures of the mouth as for the setting facing the sea: views of Kerrera, Lismore, Mull and Morven, the ferries and fishing boats criss-crossing the bay ... Held by the same family for over 25 years, this restaurant is a true institution, recognized worldwide. Fans of the genre won't regret it.

The discreet entrance to the restaurant makes it a little difficult to find, as if to keep it a little more secret. There is a wonderful dinner of Scottish fish and seafood, suspended above a busy artery of the city. Solo sailors can opt for a half-moon bar setting in the centre of the area and follow the backstage of a very well-oiled service. Whatever you choose, Chef Roy Brett ensures his light and precise paw in its textures and effects, like those of the great chefs.

This restaurant is to be discovered, as much for the dishes as for the location. Its history began in 1988, in the form of a caravan near the Château de Tarbert. In 1990, it found its current location and word of mouth spread. The restaurant made a good reputation and grew. It offers fresh seafood, snacks and salads in an environment that forces you to go off the beaten track. Everything on the menu is sourced from local producers in an effort to support sustainable fishing.

On the north shore of Loch Leven, here is a tasty seafood restaurant like they make very good ones in Scotland. Oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, langoustines and lobsters rub shoulders with salmon, sole and sea bream, à la carte or on the water. The suppliers are local and the fish or shellfish don't have to come from far away! Seafood lovers will be overjoyed. The ultra-fresh à la carte menu - loch water tank, cooking on demand - is complemented by a superb panoramic view.

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.

With more than 20 years of presence in Oban, this establishment is still a reference on the local culinary scene. By working with the best products from the West Coast seas, it ensures a superb result on the plate, for tasty and preserved textures. The atmosphere is chic and the presentation neat, with a menu that guarantees an interesting price-quality ratio. Those who wish to do so can also opt for a meat or vegetarian dish.

The Mussel Inn is always a busy pedestrian street, and many tourists pass by the Mussel Inn. They're not wrong about coming here. Edinburgh locals also mingle, white-collar workers, couples or friends, in between shopping sessions... Faced with this incessant flow, the service, with its mussel and chips and seafood specialities, does not give up on its quality. We appreciate the great freshness and quality of the products, as well as the low prices and the quicky (lunchtime) and early (pre-theatre) menus. The atmosphere is always pleasant and relaxed.

If you like fish, you'll love Starfish! This delicious restaurant has made it its specialty and cooks with talent the day's catch in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The card varies according to availability, but never disappoints. The staff is very pleasant and the plates are well presented. Vegetarian dishes are also available. The restaurant also hosts exhibitions, making its reception hall a veritable art gallery.

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.

It is one of the most famous and adored fish & chips in the city. On the spot or to take away, you can choose between the unavoidable cod and eaglefins, but also rarer fish such as sole, hake or halibut. Burgers, pizzas, some traditional (haggis, black pudding, steak pie...) and vegetarian dishes are also available. The restaurant's menu is a little more sophisticated and can be enjoyed in a rather sober room.

This famous red-roofed address has been on the Fort William Pier for over 25 years. Here you can choose from mussels, salmon, crab pies, cullen skink, hake and much more. Fans of maritime flavours will be won over and the presentation and location will not spoil anything. The establishment also offers... cruises! These allow you to discover Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and to see seals, dolphins, porpoises...

Samphire prides itself on local products, whether they come from the sea (shellfish and fish caught in Loch Fyne) or from the surrounding land (game or local farms). The freshness and the quality of the products are the key to simple dishes that are generous in flavour. The establishment is also committed to a responsible and sustainable consumption approach, and will therefore favour ethical sourcing. Well, in every sense of the word!

How about having lunch while watching the hustle and bustle of a small fishing port that's always bustling with activity? This restaurant offers you ultra-fresh seafood, freshly landed. Depending on the day's finds, you will have on the menu langoustines, shrimps, mussels, haddock, monkfish, turbot, sole... Vegetarians and carnivores will also find what they are looking for. The sweetness of the dessert is provided by the chef, who prepares delicious homemade desserts.

This seafood shack/restaurant has won several awards for its take-out food. What Kirsty and Fenella, the owners, cook is exclusively freshly caught fish and shellfish from the port of Ullapool. They also ensure the respect of sustainable fishing and a reasoned environmental approach. On the menu, according to the seasons and inspirations: crab cakes, lobster burger, fish & chips tempura style, scallops with wild rice... The dishes are to take away or can be tasted on the spot, in the open air.