The Waterfront Fishouse Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

I was extremely disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. While I understand the time limitations on New Year’s Eve, the service felt unreasonably rushed and unprofessional. We were only given 1.5 hours for our meal, but instead of handling this with grace, our server made the entire experience feel hurried and stressful from start to finish. The tables were very small, so we preferred to order in stages to avoid overcrowding. However, our server insisted we place our entire order at once, despite the limited space. As expected, when the food arrived, not everything fit, and the food runner seemed visibly annoyed as he had to rearrange our table to make room. We ordered a full dining experience—pre-dinner drinks, a bottle of wine, appetizers, mains, desserts, and after-dinner cocktails—clearly investing in a special evening. Yet, while we were still enjoying dessert and sipping our cocktails, the waitress abruptly came over with the card machine, entered our total, and presented it for payment without asking if we were finished. I was still in the middle of my dessert when she snatched my plate away without a word. To make matters worse, I stepped away to use the restroom with half of my espresso martini still on the table. When I returned, I discovered that my dining companion had been pressured to vacate the table, and my drink had been cleared without giving me the chance to finish it. We spent £250 for dinner for two people, and the service we received was rushed, dismissive, and far below the standard you’d expect for that price. The lack of care and professionalism left us feeling unwelcome and undervalued. I would not recommend this restaurant and certainly won’t be returning.

We went to Waterfront Fishouse on one of those stormy evenings with lashing horizontal rain and raging seas crashing over the sea wall, so would have been happy just to get inside anywhere. But WF did not disapppoint. It has a basic décor with the feel of a traditional seaside eatery, where the food is by far the main attraction. As starters we had a platter of oysters (some grilled, some raw) that were much appreciated, plus a house salad. As mains we ordered deluxe fish and chips (haddock, sea bass and king prawns), sea bass fillets and vegetarian ravioli stuffed with exquisite pumpkin puree and laced with a smoked cheese/chestnut sauce. Everything was well prepared and tasty. We left feeling well fed and with warm feelings.

Booked this for party of 5 at short notice in late August on a family visit to Oban. From the moment we walked in the staff were very attentive, went the extra mile to find us a table with a view, and made us feel very welcome. Food was delicious and cocktails well made. General Manager Laszlo Kovics was a great host, stopping by our table several times to check on us. Highly recommend if visiting Oban.

This cozy spot is beautifully decorated for the holidays, creating a warm and festive ambiance. The service was friendly but a bit slow. We started with the mussels and scallops as appetizers, and they were fantastic. The mussels were plump, flavorful, and served in a generous portion, while the scallops were incredibly fresh with a perfect, delicate texture. However, the entrées didn’t quite live up to the appetizers. We would have loved to see more seafood options on the menu. That said, the restaurant offers an extensive lunch menu with plenty of lunch specials to choose from. The holiday cocktails and wine list were solid, featuring a good variety of options to complement the meal.

When arrived had such a nice atmosphere, but the food did not live up to our expectations. When I explained the issue it was verbally dismissed by management. Problem was resolved by removing the item from my bill (fair enough) The whole experience left me disappointed.

Just not very good. Nice place, friendly staff but the food was a let down. Been numerous times but afraid wont be going back. Overpriced for average "pub" quality food. Doubt it was freshly cooked. Shame but they need to improve quality and portion sizes. Xmas is a time when they can/do charge a premium but it should be their chance to attract me back throughout the year. In the past it has but not this time. Shame.

The food was excellent and the waiter was extremely friendly and helpful. The 2 course meal for £22 is a fantastic deal! The quality of the food was excellent and the view was beautiful. Highly recommended – a must try!

Very pleasant. Unfortunately not dog friendly.

So glad I went back here on my visit to oban. Best seafood chowder I have had.

We went twice here while on holiday. The restaurant is very nice and has a great view. The service was very good and the food worth going back for a second time. Definitely worth the visit

I really enjoyed this. It was a special lunch with my girl. Great food, super friendly service and amazing views.

One of the best restaurants I have ever visited, hands down! We came across this place by chance on our journey through Oban, but what a treat we had! The freshest seafood, amazing decor, fantastic service, and great value for money! What more could you want? The clam chowder was out of this world, and the mussels were incredible! Great size portion also! Highly recommend! It’s worth visiting Oban just for this restaurant!

Per una ottima cena a base di pesce, vi consigliamo questo ristorante sul porticciolo di Oban. Situato al primo piano di uno stabile, offre una cucina di pesce di qualità. Abbiamo apprezzato tutto: il branzino alla griglia, le capesante e le cozze: ben cucinate e con una buona materia prima. L’ambiente è piuttosto affollato ed è fondamentale la prenotazione. Prezzi corretti.

Had the trio of fish well presented and delicious, my good lady had fish and chips. Fantastic! will definitely be back . Staff were lovely, efficient, Polite and very professional.

Food was OK. Chowder was kind of bland. Salmon was good. However, green olives and salmon do not mix, no idea who came up with that but noooo. Ambiance is nice. Early bird dinner special ok price (22 pounds pp for 2 courses)

Outstanding. Scallops and oysters were incredible. The trio of seafood is an absolute must-order. Service was also fantastic. If I'm ever back in Oban, I'm going straight here.

Nothing to say it’s was a Great expérience

fabulous restaurant in prime location at the pier in Oban .. immaculately clean modern restaurant.. excellent value for money £21.95 fir two course lunch .. the freshest of ingredients cooked to perfection… best mussels ever 😍will return again in the future

Superb food. No question of that. Lovely setting inside and looking out on to the quayside and ferry although there appears t be no chance of a window seat unless you book in advance. Depends where you’re sat the tables could be a bit too close together for comfort. The choice of music was a bit bewildering featuring occasional rap and dance style. Didn’t fit the ambience at all. Maybe we were more aware it being under a speaker. Something easy listening would have been more appropriate. Other than that couldn’t fault the food and service.

We had a wonderful dinner of mainly fishes and seafood. Service was quick, polite and efficient. Everything we had was very tasty and the wine was great. It's nice to enjoy fresh seafood in Oban.

Comfortable restaurant with simply delicious food, excellent chablis (& sample cocktail!).

A fantastic restaurant. A must go if looking for somewhere to eat out in Oban. Lovely fresh Oysters. A fantastic menu all round and very prompt service.

The highlight of my visit to Oban. It was the best seafood I have had in Scotland. The restaurant was busy when we visited so booking in advance is recommended.

Service was very slow, even when the restaurant patrons thinned out. The food was ok for the price.

Local fresh seafood, caught right outside the door. This place is busy and for a good reason. There is prompt service and savory fare!

The staff friendliness and helpfulness from arriving to leaving was exceptional. There is a truly warm vibe which is nice to see. The menu is a nightmare due to the choice! The quality of food is amazing, as is the price. By far the best seafood restaurant in Oban and has become our go to when there. Thanks all for yet another gorgeous meal.

Me and my partner always come back to this restaurant whenever we’re in Oban, took the family here today and it’s just been such a lovely experience. Great staff, amazing food that is always fresh and perfectly cooked, beautiful drinks. Just the ideal place to take the family!

What kind of resturant refuses business? On the 22 October 2024 I tried calling on multiple occasions to make a booking for a large party. On each occasion the phone was rudely picked up and put down immediately, on the 3rd occasion it was picked up and left on the side so the phone was open to the sounds of the resturant and most questionably the sound of the staff laughing. Unacceptable behaviour from what is meant to be a well respected resturant.

Great food, great service, great location, rather hard to locate the entrance when it's dark!

Best restaurant in Oban by far, and we went twice during our short break in town. The menu is interesting and varied, with the freshest seafood being cooked to perfection. Staff is welcoming, professional, and really friendly. Thank you guys for the wonderful meals, we had the best time, and we hope to see you very soon.

Went here for dinner with my husband and my parents. Food was great (although my mum was a bit disappointed in the salmon) and the atmosphere was lovely. We initially felt well taken care of but once we had our mains we felt very forgotten. Once we were finished, it took about half an hour for someone to come and clear our plates and then only because we finally caught someone's attention. When asked if one of us could take the remains of their meal home we were told they don't have a takeaway license, which I've never heard of for a restaurant of this standard. We left feeling disappointed which was a shame after a lovely start to the meal.

Planned to have dinner but all full. Finally booked a lunch in the restaurant. Great service that we can sit next to the windows finally (do remarks in the booking but not guaranteed). Relaxing place as we were early with not too many people around in the restaurant. Foods are all over average. But I believe dinner menu maybe more suitable for myself.

Délicieux repas but sticky toffee pudding IS THE BEST ! Ever 🤤🤤🤤 thank you 🙏

Delicious food, we ate from the lunch/ early evening menu. I chose fish tacos and sea bream. Great restaurant with lovely staff providing great service, lovely views from the waterfront windows

What an amazing gem this was. The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Will absolutely be going back when I'm in Oban again.

The food was lovely, the staff is great. I enjoyed every bite

This was an outstanding find. A very well thought out menu, covering some of the best. Couldn’t recommend this place more.

Amazing food, great atmosphere 👌

Excellent food and good setting

We had a wonderful dinner. Food was right on point, the scallops and oysters were delicious. The service was very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area.

Gorgeous food and great views but we were met by a very unwelcoming member of staff.We were early and happy to wait but the attitude when we first arrived was very poor.Shame as the food is delicious and other staff were pleasant.

This is an amazing place to eat...

This is one of the very best fish restaurants we have ever eaten in. Great location near the ferry terminal, staff were very nice and the place was packed as expected given the food. Trio of fish dish was excellent, as was the cod. Highly recommended.

For a seafood restaurant, we would like to have shellfish... Starter ordered, sorry Sir we have no more crab, for the main course sorry Sir no more scallops... I don't come here to eat a steak! Served in avalanches, no time to swallow a mouthful of one dish, the next one arrives. Very noisy....

I’m not certain what was going on but the service was terrible. Our waiter disappeared - we looked for him - after we sat for a while a while after having finished our meal. We went to the host stand and asked for service. A few dishes were cleared. We went and asked for the bill which was delivered. After sitting for a while with the credit card out we finally went for the third time to the host stand and paid.

Great spot to enjoy local fish dishes. Staff really good and run efficiently.

Lovely food and experience only downside was I wanted the crab and they had no crab.

Delectable food cooked to perfection. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Had a nice view of the harbour. Just wish the beers were bigger.

Food was good, we were not super impressed with the steak. For £30 it was very chewy & not enjoyable. The haddock & mash was not fresh & we were not that happy with it either. The restaurant felt over booked and very loud. The staff felt out of control a bit. The restaurant views though are nice

Service chaotic and no apology for is being kept waiting for over an hour since our booked time without as much as being offered a glass of water. Food was lovely when we eventually received it. Toilet arrangements also very odd.

Great restaurant overlooking the water, the port and the arrival of the ferry. You have to go to the 1st floor via a staircase to reach the dining room. Very good cuisine. Beautiful establishment.

First class food. Extremely popular venue every day of the week. Prior booking essential. Can get overcrowded and noisy

I had dinner with my family one day during the week. The place was full but they made room for us without a reservation (it was early). The manager was super attentive and friendly, he even spoke some Spanish which also helped. Regarding the food, the mussels were spectacular, 10; The burrata and pasta were also very good, the trio of fish (scallop salmon and a white fish) seemed a bit low for the price although the flavor, especially the salmon, was delicious, the scallop dish with vegetables and potatoes was very good done and the worst for me was the tiger prawns with curry, overcooked and with a spicy touch that made you not know if you were eating prawn or anything else. For dessert we had the toffee pudding, also highly recommended. In general, very good service, quiet and good atmosphere to go with family or as a couple and the food with more lights than shadows. I would return!

Exellent restaurant. We were four good frinds and had Langustine, Oysters, Mussels and fish and chips. Their staff was very service minded and friendly. We are from Iceland and grew up with fish of high quality. We can confirm that the fish they serve here is of the best quality 👍🇮🇸

I loved it here to have my dinner

Top fish restaurant!!! Good Service!

Delicious seafood, served by nice staff, and had a great view since the building is on the 1st floor.

Our second visit to Oban and third visit to the Fish House. Excellent in every way. We booked two weeks before arriving in Oban. We met a couple leaving the restaurant and they said you have got to eat here the food is excellent. We already knew this hence our return visit. It was so hard to choose what to eat. The menu had so many delicious items. The fish was beautiful, so fresh, delicious and beautifully cooked. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable regarding the menu. The restaurant has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the view is amazing. We will definitely be going back again.

A restaurant specialized in fish food, with a hard working, friendly staff. Delished food and fair prices. And a real bonus is the view over the harbour.

Fantastic lunch of sea food. The mussels were fresh with a lovely sauce, and the trout was delicious. Prices were reasonable, and the staff were polite and helpful. Just one niggle. We would prefer to tip the staff personally rather than having it added to the bill !

A large restaurant right on Oban pier. There was an extensive menu including venison and beef but you’d be mad not to have the fabulous fish. We had smoked haddock chowder to start and salmon with pesto and Parmesan crust, absolutely delicious. They have a lunch time menu of 2 courses for £21.99, very good value. We also saw an Italian couple have the sharing platter of fish and shellfish, and the staff moved them to a table for 4 to give them more room! Staff were really friendly and made everyone welcome. Only downside for some people was a very steep staircase to get into the restaurant. Possibly no disabled access.

Beautiful view of the port, good products and great service team. Value for money ok.

Very nice restaurant with great selection of sea food. We got first class service, good recommendations and food was well prepared and tasty.

Very good seafood restaurant. The staff is very friendly. It is better to book.

Food was great and reasonable. I would recommend this place. Service a little slow.

Loved the restaurant, from the service to the food. Wasn’t a big fan of crab and pork tacos, but everything else (mussels, scallops, trio) was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend!

Excellent seafood and a very extensive gluten-free menu. Service efficient and friendly. Would very much recommend.

Excellent dinner here during one day stay in Oban. We didn't have reservations but they could seat us for late dinner. While waiting we walked up to McCaig Tower and along the boardwalk which was very pleasant.

Excellent address! Both the starters and the main dishes and their house cocktails, everything was delicious and we were very well received by very friendly waitresses. It is recommended to reserve your table in advance (at least during high season).

I'd happily dine here every week if I could! It's our go-to for a seafood dinner. The 2 courses for £21 (or £22?) is dependable and they don't scrimp on the quality for this menu. They have a specific gluten free menu which includes the battered haddock and fish tacos. Service is always very friendly and professional, the interior is cosy, and if you are near a window you get a good view of the ferries coming and going.

It is better to book for dinner, we had a long wait. Pleasant and available waitresses as well as the manager. Delicious salmon trio! Everything looked really good anyway.

This was a good restaurant with great service and nice atmosphere. Food was great but it overshadowed by the seafood we got from Seafood Hut right outside this restaurant. I ordered oysters and Oban 14yrs. Thinking oysters would be as good as the ones from Seafood hut. But it was just another average oysters. The ones from seafood hut is fatter and milkier, and you will taste the freshness. The one i got from here were at the edge of they should be serving… and X 1.5 price higher… Nonetheless I enjoyed our dinner with my family very much. The main server who sounded like he is either Italian or Spanish? was an amazing host, so as other ppl who help us our dining experience. Thank you so much for your service!! Gratitude and Appreciation to you

Absolutely fantastic. The service, the food, the experience. Wish I lived closer, so I could go more often but Canada is a good hike.

A memorable dining experience centered around seafood, with a view that's almost as delicious as the food. It's a place where the simplicity of great ingredients meets culinary skill, all served with a side of Scotland's natural beauty.

Haddock was fresh and cooked well. Chips a bit disappointing.

Amazing fish cooked with attention and coming from local seas. Service discrete and available. And a splendid view of the seas from the large window. Price in line with the quality.

Excellent food. Had mussels and fish with chili sauce as appetizers. Excellent

A nice restaurant with an attractive selection of seafood and other dishes. Very good kitchen. Only the service seemed to be a little overwhelmed occasionally. Nevertheless strongly recommendable!

Delicious seafood meal. They were very kind to make room for us without a reservation.

Best seafood restaurant in Oban. Food was all very delicious, especially mussle was one of the best! Better to book ahead.

The food was good, although not exactly cheap. But be careful - a 10% service fee will simply be added to the bill. That was very surprising...

An all around very good experience! Everything is perfect here, from the food to the service to the view. If you like fish, this is the right place for you.

Booked early afternoon for the evening. On arrival the girl remembered my first name and gave us a warm welcome. Lead us to a seat at the window overlooking the bay. The whole place had a great atmosphere. Ordered food and wine which was fantastic. The bill was very reasonable worth every penny. Would recommend this place to anyone. Can't wait to go back

The best place in Oban. We had amazing food!

Lovely restaurant. The food is fabulous and we had a great view out over the harbour. Would definitely visit again.

Nice place. Perfect oysters. Fish well prepared and tasty. A little crowded and intense. Can recommend.

Very, very tasty, fresh and buttery. Very friendly service despite the stress. Time for a chat! Restaurant was still full and very loud even after 9 p.m. MUST reserve!!

Good value for money. I would have liked to see more wild fish. Much of the fish is farmed - but again good value

Gorgeous seafood & whoop whoop for Jude's Ice Cream , delight to find so far away from home . Excellent experience 👏 👌

When we arrived, it was not a clearly signed entrance because if you arrive from the wrong angle, you end up walking up some rusty old stairs to an emergency exit. When we did get inside we were greeted well but then they made it very clear that you had to leave your coat and umbrella in the communal foyer area which didn't fill us with confidence that other diners wouldn't walk out with your coat. If that's the policy, then an appointed cloakroom would be better. The waiting staff were very good, friendly and attentive. The smoked trio of salmon starter was absolutely delicious and represented great value for money. The halibut main was generous and had a lovely texture and flavour to it. The peas and mash didn't overpower the dish and represented a nice ensemble. The giant black prawns were just that...huge and delicious, but expect to get messy whilst eating it. The espresso to finish was good. The atmosphere had references to the aquatic world and had good views of the harbour and the boats coming in. This is without question the go to restaurant in Oban and they don't need to worry about any competitors. It's in a class of its own, not a pretender. Altogether a pleasant experience and definitely worth a second visit.

Amazing!! One of the most memorable seafood meals I have had!!

Good food but felt really rushed. Brought the bill without us asking, even though I was still finishing my glass of wine. Then came over very quickly to ask if we wanted to pay. There were quite a few tables so they weren't really busy. We paid then a few minutes later another staff member came over and asked us if we'd paid. Wasn't a nice experience and although the food was good, wouldn't go back. Will probably go to back to EE-Usk next time we're in Oban

I would give 10 stars if I could! Located on the pier with amazing views, freshest seafood you could get, the staff is friendly and helpful in making choices. The oysters were perfect - I came here 6 years and the quality remains to the highest standard. It can get busy so reservations are recommended. Good variety of wines and cocktails.

The meal was excellent! The menu in the early evening is particularly recommended. Reservation is required.

Excellent dinner in a nice place overlooking the port and very welcoming staff.

Truly an amazing experience. The food was delicious, the service friendly and the music brought up good memories. It's a pity we didn't have cash for a tip, sorry about that :(

Really really good. Shells from the sea on the table. Three types of fish platter, also tip top. Gladly again! Very attentive service.

Excellent food service definitely be back

Excellent food service definitely be back

Best restaurant since we arrived in Scotland! Fast and pleasant service. Delicious meal with fresh and local products.