Location: Mallaig
Top Restaurants in Mallaig
Mallaig Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mallaig
Mallaig /ˈmælɪɡ/ ( listen); (Scottish Gaelic: Malaig [ˈmal̪ˠɛkʲ]) is a port in Lochaber, on the west coast of the Highlands of Scotland. The local railway station, Mallaig, is the terminus of the West Highland railway line (Fort William & Mallaig branch), completed in 1901, and the town is linked to Fort William by the A830 road – the "Road to the Isles".
Things to do in Mallaig
1. Cornerstone Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 665 reviews
Reviewed By Westlands - Cambridgeshire
The very friendly staff in this place are very used to tourists arriving on the Jacobite train from Fort William with only 90 minutes to spare before the return train leaves, but I would recommend that you book because when busy it's difficult for them to accommodate everyone in the limited time. We booked and received a warm welcome and a window table. The menu is reassuringly short, and really this place is a fish and chip restaurant so we went with the vibe and chose haddock and chips and peas. Glammed it up with a very pleasing bottle of Sauvignon Blanc. Fine dining this is not, but hot, tasty freshly prepared and local it definitely is.
2. The Steam Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 640 reviews
Reviewed By drmdobson - Oxford, United Kingdom
We had booked elsewhere (Chlathlain Inn) but it was closed without warning, so crossed the road to the Steam Inn - warm welcome, blazing fire excellent quick service, and really good hot food on a cold day. Cullen skink followed by Scampi and chips for lunch was enough to keep us going until breakfast the following day! Worth booking - it filled up quickly and quite a few people were sadly turned away.
3. The Fish Market Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By Alohikea
Stopped here after getting off the Jacobite and trying to choose a meal was the hardest part. I finally chose the mussels in garlic wine sauce and they were amazing and fresh. My friend got the peat smoked salmon and it was probably the best salmon I've ever had in Scotland so that's saying something. Didn't have room for dessert so sad about that. Eat here and get the mussels or salmon!!
4. Chlachain Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By Spikenboris - Wallasey, England, United Kingdom
We stopped recently during a storm, in the daytime. Excellent bowls of leek and potato soup in front of a coal fire warned us up. Good, friendly service, nice decor. Another couple ordered a children's portion of haddock and chips. That was beautifully presented and they declared it was the best they'd ever had. It is a bit pricey though, hence only 4/5
5. Old Library Lodge And Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By riverquilter
We had dinner and breakfast here. Excellent meals and great service. Local fresh seafood, produce, and meats prepared in a creative , modern way. We certainly weren't expecting this type of food in such a remote small village. Maggie and staff are to be commended for the quality and presentation of the food. We also stayed st the B&B. Very good.
6. The Cabin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By Elaine W - Scotland, United Kingdom
We've eaten here a few times over the past few years and it's always excellent. Lovely atmosphere, great food, great service. I tried the haddock lasagne which was an interesting combination of flavours and textures. Hubby and daughter had the traditional fish and chips. Delicious!
7. The Tea Garden Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 745 reviews
Reviewed By Lyn V
Great atmosphere for lunch and conversation. Roaring fire that was invitingly warm against the cold windy day outside. Delicious lunch of stuffed potato with salad, a slice of walnut cake, and endless supply of hot tea brought to our table. Fast wifi allowed us to work a bit by the fire on our laptops. Dog friendly. Excellent stop.
8. The Terrace Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Newly opened in 2016 we serve delicious local cuisine in the Terrace, indoor and out. Come and sample some excellent food matched with a extensive selection of wine. There is a choice of almost 300 malt whiskeys and 20 gins, you can enjoy in front of the cozy stove watching one of the best views Scotland has to offer.
Reviewed By sailorboy999
Visited early on a Tuesday evening to celebrate my 70th birthday. Starters were OK but were lukewarm and served on a slate. Mains were halibut which was overcooked and was like a trainer sole, rubbery and difficult to cut. I had ribeye steak which was tough, dry and tasteless and looked like it had been baked. The bill was close to £75.00 but was reduced to £50.00 after were complained about the meals.
9. An Cala
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 70 reviews
Homemade is our speciality. Various cakes, tray bakes and delicious scones made daily, have them with jam and butter or lashings of fresh whipped cream. All our ingredients are locally sourced for our soups and sandwiches, also we keep a stock of gluten free bread. With the local butcher providing all our meat in particular for our amazing Hot Roast Rolls. The Local fish merchant supplies the smoked haddock for our ever popular Cullen Skink, the creamiest way to have Haddock. A warm welcome awaits you, along with many different teas all served in a pot and freshly ground coffee. Which we can serve with soya milk should that be your preference. We are just across the street from the railway station to the left and enroute to the harbour.
Reviewed By Jolien N
The staff is very unfriendly. It's like they don 't like to work there. The toilet was also disgusting! The toilet didn't work properly, toilet and floor were dirty and you could not wash your hands properly.
If you have to pay so much for just a hot chocolate you would atleast expect friendly staff who does not ignore you and a toilet that is cleaned during the day.
10. The Mission Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Welcome! The Cafe aims to provide somewhere that offers reasonably priced food, home baking and non-alcoholic beverages in a family friendly environment. We serve breakfasts, sandwiches, home baking and full meals from 7am 7 days a week. Baby changing facilities are available as well as a children's play area.
Reviewed By Paula J - Fort William, United Kingdom
Just had fish and chips in here. It was that fresh the haddock fell apart from the batter on the plate. Delicious and we will be back for more. All the bread and cakes are homemade and just yummy. Great job
