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Scotland, United Kingdom Food Guide: 7 European food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Islay
Discover Restaurants offering the best European food in Islay, Scotland, United Kingdom. The Isle of Islay spans 240 square miles, with an impressive 130 miles of coastline. The island is famous for its malt whiskies, and there are eight distilleries on the island. To be sure, many people visit the Isle to tour distilleries and "appreciate" whisky, but the wildlife and scenery are also a big draw. Bird-watching is particularly popular through the year. Just don't try to squeeze it in after a distillery tour or two. Looking through binoculars has been known to make some people woozy, especially after whisky.
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7. Port Mor Centre
Reviewed By ClaveninSouth
We had a group of 22 people at the restaurant and all thoroughly loved it. The menu has a great deal of variety of traditional British dishes. However, many of us had the curry, which was excellent, with lots of flavour and heat levels. The new owners and staff are all very friendly and helpful. The waiter staff needs to focus a bit more on checking on the customers for drink refills and clearing the plates, however, I suspect that these are just growing pains. We loved the meal and will be going back next year for our annual family dinner out. The restaurant decor is relatively low-key but tasteful with a beautiful view out to Loch Indaal. I highly recommend the Port Mor Community Restaurant.
6. Port Mor Community Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Fully licensed community cafe situated on the outskirts of port charlotte on a campsite. We offer a range of breakfast, lunch, light bites and evening meals until 830pm. Our food ranges from gourmet pizzas, burgers, curry of the day, vegetarian option, ve
Reviewed By Sophie W
Amazing location and the camp site staff so friendly and helpful. The cafe sadly was a completely different. So it was festival week but it really was not that busy. We popped in for two evenings not to eat but a quick drink with the kids around 6pm. All staff were stressed and not at all welcoming. We were happy to stand at the bar but not really welcomed, we were happy to perch on a table before people arrived for their meal, not really welcome. The beer from Islay ales was great. Popped in one morning for breakfast. Left after 10 mins. Only 1/2 tables were full, we asked do we wait at the table for someone to come to us or order at bar and were told they did not know. We were told a few bacon baps would take 30 mins. Real shame and it seems, looking at other reviews we were just unlucky.
5. The Islay Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 579 reviews
Reviewed By JenDavies2
Three of us had dinner and drinks on our first evening in Port Ellen. We were extremely tired from a very long travel day but got a second wind when we saw the whisky selection. Appetizers, meals, and desserts were all delicious, the service was excellent, and we were even entertained with live music at the end of the night. Our experience was so good, we returned for another evening meal and a breakfast, which was made exceptional by very good espresso.
4. Harbour Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 601 reviews
Reviewed By Lyndsay2424
My friends and I booked the harbour Inn to celebrate our 30th birthdays, we had a lovely three course meal and we were offered a selection of cocktails. The food was beautiful and the service was outstanding, the girls really couldn't do enough for us. if you're looking for somewhere decent to eat on Islay, look no further... You won't be disappointed.Thanks for an amazing meal, we'll definitely be back.
3. Bridgend Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 462 reviews
Bridgend Hotel is an 11 bedroomed country hotel with a dining room, public lounge (known as 'The Strath') and Katie's Bar which sells food in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is run by Lorna McKechnie and is owned by Islay Estates. Where poss
Reviewed By Fran22ww
Although our food was OK we were disappointed with the slow and disinterested service of the young lady in charge of the dining room. Perhaps as we were the only people there we had interrupted her nap. This really put us off as there are many hotelries on Islay keen to accept our money and be nice to us.
2. Port Charlotte Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 515 reviews
Tastefully restored Victorian hotel located on the seashore in the centre of attractive conservation village. En-suite rooms enjoy seaviews out across Loch Indaal. Conservatory and gardens open directly onto sandy beach. Local seafood, beef and lamb. The
Reviewed By Julie87508
We ate here our first night on Islay at the recommendation of our B&B hosts and were not disappointed. The hotel itself is charming and the restaurant cozy and intimate. Service was friendly, but impeccable and efficient. The menu was full of locally sourced foods and had at least one or two vegetarian options. Great selection of local gins and whiskies, and good wine list. All in all, a great meal!Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased to have made your fist night on Islay enjoyable and do hope we can welcome you again on another evening.
1. The Old Kiln Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By tomaszk770
The food was really fantastic! We had a break while, visiting distileries in the soutch coast of Islay and we really enjoyed it! Great sea food, good meats - book in advance! Place is quite crowded!
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