Location: Kyle of Lochalsh
Top Restaurants in Kyle of Lochalsh
Kyle of Lochalsh Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kyle of Lochalsh
Kyle of Lochalsh (from the Scottish Gaelic Caol Loch Aillse, "strait of the foaming loch") is a village on the northwest coast of Scotland, 63 miles (100 km) west of Inverness. It is located on the Lochalsh peninsula, at the entrance to Loch Alsh, opposite the village of Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye. A ferry used to connect the two villages until it was replaced by the Skye Bridge, about a mile (2 km) to the west, in 1995.
Things to do in Kyle of Lochalsh
1. Plockton Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 730 reviews
Reviewed By RoryMorty - Giessen, Germany
We visited for dinner in August 2017 (we were not staying in the Plockton Inn). The restaurant was GREAT! The specials dissapeared from the blackboard quickly, for good reason. I went for the prawns as a main, and I was not dissapointed! The food was excellent, the staff were friendly, and the portions were filling, well-priced, and nicely presented. Parking was no problem. I would recommend making a reservation, as it was completely full on the night that we visited (although it was mid-Summer!). I an heartily recommend this restaurant.
2. Lochalsh Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By CLOCKFOSSIL - Bridgnorth
I called in for drinks at this hotel without any great expectations that dogs would be allowed. However dog Lucy was welcomed with no problems. Rather an uninspiring bar with no real ales but otherwise beer prices were very reasonable. Pleasant grassy area out front overlooking the sea
3. Kyle Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By rob v - The Hague, The Netherlands
like the Applecross inn, also a vrey special place to stay and eat. But compared to Applecross in is the Kylesku much better. They serve food on a high standard along with ecellent services
4. The Waterside Seafood Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 344 reviews
Reviewed By DJinNashville - Nashville, Tennessee
With staying between the Isle of Skye and Dornan, the options for dinner were not many. One spot, however, had great reviews: The Waterside Seafood in Kyle of Lochalsh. Based on the reviews, we stopped before lunch time on our way into the Isle of Skye to make a reservation for that night. We were glad to have one, because we saw all walk-ins being turned away while we were there. Being on the dock, their menu is handwritten on a blackboard, based on what the ships brought. That day, we ordered the scallops as appetizer – melt-in-your-mouth and buttery wonders – and one order of the langoustines and one of the monkfish. The langoustines could not have been fresher, and the monkfish was tender and accompanied by a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce. We finish our meal with some homemade profiteroles – a perfect, sweet treat to round a great dinner. We strongly recommend the Waterside Seafood if you’re in the vicinity. We would go back every opportunity we’d have.
5. Plockton Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 454 reviews
Reviewed By bluevcone - Surrey,England
This is a lovely central hotel and if you want to buy a drink and sit on their outdoor Terrace then you should. I would strongly advise against eating there - a number of people had told us it wasn't good but on our last evening it was the only place in Plockton we could get food. We opted for the special - steak and ale pie. The pie was more weak gravy than anything else with the meat there was the cheapest ams most gristly cut - just horrid. So for drinks and views a 4 and for food a 2 so I have given a 3 overall.
6. Plockton Shores Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 920 reviews
Reviewed By Tim M - Portree, United Kingdom
After their annual holiday closure Plockton Shores reopened for this season two days ago. Had another wonderful lunch there today. Imaginative food, well presented and very good value. BUT like we dud do reserve your table before going. Plockton looked lovely today and this restaurant made our day trip from Portree really memorable.
7. Grants at Craigellachie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Polychrest - Belfast, United Kingdom
Excellent local food cooked fresh from an open kitchen, spotlessly clean. Tony and Liz looked after us extremely well. Our starters and desert were all excellent both both mains were magnificent. As we were staying, I should also comment on breakfast which was also super, esp the haggis from 'Young Donald' down the road.
8. Hectors Bothy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By mike2411959 - Edinburgh
Good fresh food served by friendly staff, been a few times and it’s always been a pleasure. Nothing OTT to eat, baked potatoes with filling and salad this time around for my wife and myself. Freshly prepared on the day. Thanks again, we will be back!
9. The Harbour Fish Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
The Harbour Fish bar is Plocktons Fish & Chip Shop. We Specialise in the freshest fish and local produce. Seating is outside this petite takeaway. We also serve fresh coffees (cappucino,latte etc..),whipped ice cream & Pizza to go.
Reviewed By Pryst - Staatsburg, New York
This is my idea of the ideal restaurant. The folks are so friendly and welcoming you feel like you've been coming there for years the first time you set foot inside the door and the food is excellent.
They offer fish and chips, pizza, various puddings, and other delightful choices and also cater to the vegetarian life. My wife's a vegetarian and was very impressed. Gluten-free dishes are also available and the staff seemed quite knowledgeable about food allergies and were able to make informed suggestions to a couple in front of us.
If you're in Plockton, there are many fine places you can choose to eat but I highly recommend reserving one meal for the Harbour Fish Bar. You just take your fish and chips and a cup of their excellent coffee and go find an empty table down by the water - and enjoy.
10. The Jac-O-Bite Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By MurrayM - Waterlooville, United Kingdom
We were uncertain about this restaurant as the name is so cheesy and it looks like a rather naff diner from the road but heartened by the sound reviews we decided to cheer ourselves up after a rainy day. And it did just that: friendly waiter and relaxed service with tasty food.
