Location: Staffin
Top Restaurants in Staffin
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Staffin (Scottish Gaelic: Stafain) is a district with the Gaelic name An Taobh Sear, which translates as 'the East Side', on the northeast coast of the Trotternish peninsula of the island of Skye. It is located on the A855 road about 17 miles (27 km) north of Portree and is overlooked by the Trotternish Ridge with the famous rock formations of The Storr and the Quiraing. The district comprises 23 townships made up of, from south to north, Rigg, Tote, Lealt, Lonfearn, Grealin, Breackry, Cul-nan-cnoc, Bhaltos, Raiseburgh, Ellishader, Garafad, Clachan, Garros, Marrishader, Maligar, Stenscholl, Brogaig, Sartle, Glasphein, Digg, Dunan, Flodigarry and Greap. The Kilmartin River runs northwards through the village. From where it reaches the sea a rocky shore leads east to a slipway at An Corran. Here a local resident found a slab bearing a dinosaur track, probably made by a small ornithopod. Experts subsequently found more dinosaur prints of up to 50 cm, the largest found in Scotland, made by a creature similar to Megalosaurus. At about 160 million years old they are the youngest dinosaur remains to be found in Scotland.
Restaurants in Staffin
1. Skye Pie Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 323 reviews
Reviewed By Gail O - Madison, Wisconsin
We'd just taken a hike and needed a cup of tea. But we ordered pies and we were so glad we did. The place is clever and charming. The service was great. But the pies were stunning. Interesting ingredient combinations, flaky crust. It was well worth the stop.
2. The High Tide Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By jacopofasolo1992 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We are having a walk in the North of Skye and we saw this lovely restaurant so close to the sea with with amazing view. Food was very good and nice staff.
3. Kilmartin Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By sheilahhb23 - Kingsley, United Kingdom
Called in for dinner as we couldn't get a table at The Columba The food was mediocre at best more like canteen food.but more expensive.
4. Ellishadder Art Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 395 reviews
Situated on the stunning North East coast of the Isle of Skye, overlooking the picturesque Loch Mealt and the dramatic Trotternish Ridge, is the small hand weaving studio and gallery of Maggie Williams. Come and see Maggie at work on her 16-shaft dobby loom, chat to her about the weaving process and discover a unique range of contemporary home accessories, bags, scarves, throws and paintings. Whilst you're here, relax with a drink next to our cosy wood burner and enjoy a bowl of soup or some award winning home baking, all freshly prepared here at Ellishadder. In warmer weather why not enjoy the garden and the stunning views of Trotternish - absolute bliss on a warm, sunny day! Winter opening hours 2017/2018 We are closed through January and re-open in February
Reviewed By DerrickJS - Esher, United Kingdom
It's great to visit a place several times over the past few years and see it retains its friendly warm welcome with mouth-watering home made dishes and cakes. The roasted mushroom soup (which was soup of the day on our visit) is exceptional and makes you feel as if you will live forever it tastes so good.
Elishadder Arts Cafe deserves its five star rating on all counts.
It is small with around 20 covers, though that will be quite tight, so it is worth staggering your visit to miss the usual busy times if you wish to avoid waiting - outside or in your car as there is little space inside to loiter for long. Prices are reasonable and the portions generous so well worth the visit.
The other side of the Arts Cafe, as its name implies, are the crafts available to buy.
5. Columba 1400
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 256 reviews
Reviewed By Tom D - Oakham, Massachusetts
After a long hike, everyone needed a rest room. We were told there was a friendly place that would let you use their restroom, but they did not tell us of the Cafe. We were all very hungry and decided try the cafe, The food was wonderful, we had a variery of meals, I had the fish and chip, which was very good. Everyone in our party of six enjoyed their meals, so much so, that when we found ourseves in Staffin after exploring various site, we went there again. Again food excellent. This time I had the leek and potato soup and a salmon dish, this meal was fantastic. The service was great, the Waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. Please try Columba 1400 when you find yourselve in Staffin.
6. The Ferry Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
The Ferry Inn is a newly refurbished 19th century family-run inn located in the beautiful fishing village of Uig in the North of the Isle of Skye. Both lively and stylish, the Inn currently has a bar and 4 boutique ensuite rooms and is centrally positioned on the southwest-facing Uig Bay, with a fantastic view towards the Waternish peninsula.
Reviewed By Admiral_Snarkington - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We stopped at the Ferry Inn at the recommendation of our hosts, & they were spot on. The owner clearly takes great pride in what he does, & the food is amazing! The beer selection is great & the service fantastic. Highly recommend giving them a shot if you are in the area, you will not be sorry!
7. Dining at Flodigarry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Simon C - London, United Kingdom
We booked to come here for my birthday dinner, having visited several times in the past for drinks and afternoon tea.
It has fairly recently had a revamp, and is now quite special. Our only negative comment is that this has resulted in a slightly reserved atmosphere - with hardly a word said between tables. This was also reflected in the staff - who were polite, but lacked any impetus or confidence.
That aside, the food was excellent. I started with the "three Scottish dishes" which came in an incredible glass tower - a Scotch broth, haggis, and a Scotch egg - all beautifully cooked. For main I had the Dover Sole, my wife the prawn and pasta. Both served with posh froths and accomplishments like charred pieces of oil soaked bread. It was all done very well and was super tasty.
I think with a strong maitre de, this could be a great place. On the night we went, it just lacked something...
8. Restaurant at the Uig Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 448 reviews
Reviewed By ClumberSam - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Although we did not stay at the hotel overnight we ate here most nights during our 7 nights in Uig. There are two dinning areas the resteraunt and the bar area. The hotel is dog friendly and dogs are allowed in the bar area which is where we ate as we had Sam and Meg with us, the food is excellent with a good choice on the menu and there is also a specials menu every day, I can recommend the Duck. The staff are warm and friendly and very attentive and nothing is a problem for them and they were happy to answer any questions we had on the area.
9. Single Track
Overall Ratings
5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Fleur50 - Midlands
This building was previously featured as a private residence in the TV show Grand Designs because of the novel building design. The two charming ladies who run this coffee shop have transformed it into a cosy and welcoming place where you can get hot chocolate, teas and coffees with a view. If you are lucky there will be room to sit next to the big picture window that overlooks the sea. Even though the coffee shop is near the road and the sea is some distance away, the views are still beautiful.
10. Mackenzie's Stores
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Sarahh672 - Ramsbury, England, United Kingdom
we stayed close to this shop and used it if we forgot something like milk.the staff were friendly and for a few odds and sods it was ideal they had quite a range of products including hair ties and so on.
My biggest tip though for the whole of skye if use the co op in port tree or Broadford as the smaller shops can be stupidly expensive 4 pint of milk 1.80 and small individual pies 3.00 .
