The Waterfront Fishouse Restaurant Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Lovely waterside restaurant - much more chic and attractive inside than it looks."
• "5 stars for location the views over the harbour were beautiful as the sun set."
• "The restaurant is decorated in a minimalist style with views of the harbour."
• "The restaurant was nicely decorated. Background music gave nice relaxing atmosphere."
• "Gorgeous views of the ferry at port and of the sea and hebrides when the ferry leaves."
• "The decor is spacious and modern with lovely lamps and good quality cutleries."
• "The place has a really great feel and the vibe when entering is somewhat quiet, but has a fun energy."

Cons:

• "Access to 1st floor by steep stairway not for mobility impaired."
• "The entrance is a bit hidden. So make sure you don’t miss it!"
• "Tables are close to one another."
• "A little crowded, a little noisy."
• "The only Problem: the stairs are too steep for older people."
• "Very very loud noisy restaurant."
• "Tables in very close proximity to each other. No atmosphere."

Service

Pros:

• "The wait staff were friendly and attentive."
• "Friendly and attentive service all added to a very enjoyable meal."
• "Laszlo and all the staff were very professional, attentive and catered to all our needs."
• "Staff attentive lovely atmosphere will definitely go back."
• "Service was friendly, attentive and professional too."
• "The service was great and efficient and staff engaged warmly with customers."
• "Staff were attentive, friendly and welcoming."

Cons:

• "He actually told me that I would have to have it black as you can’t have oat milk in coffee."
• "Waitress got our starter wrong, then she never came back."
• "The only downside was not being able to leave a tip by card."
• "Sadly 2 stars for service, we had to ask for more drinks twice, ask for the desert menu and worse ask for the bill TWICE."
• "Adding a £10 service charge to mediocre food and little or no genuine table service is quite frankly not on."
• "Service was subpar with forgotten ordered water and little follow up etc."
• "We didn’t get a thank you or nice evening after paying £100, the waiter just went on to the next table."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was freshly cooked to order and was very enjoyable."
• "The dessert and wine selection are likewise very good."
• "The salmon was the best out of the 3."
• "The food was fresh and delicious."
• "I had mussels to start which were some of the best I’ve had followed by scallops and black pudding with Parmesan chips - excellent."
• "Possibly the best fish dish I have ever had."
• "The food was fantastic and perfectly cooked."

Cons:

• "It was raw and inedible, sent it back."
• "The soup tastes like your regular Campbell's soup, extra salty, and the scallops were slightly over cooked."
• "No way they grilled the fish to order, that was sitting there cooked and ready. Not okay really when it's 20 quid a plate."
• "The side salad and kaleslaw were disgusting."
• "Very disappointing. Order was risotto but it was dry and tasteless."
• "Nothing extraordinary about the food, the taste was bland, especially of sea bass."
• "The chowder had no flavour and tasted like just cream and potatoes."

Value

Pros:

• "Good selection of white wines as well. I have paid 3 times as much and got much less."
• "Very reasonable prices too. Lunch time 2 course menu good value."
• "Fabulous 2 course lunch options for £21."
• "The lunchtime/early evening menu of two courses for £21.50 is excellent value."
• "Prices were I think reasonable."
• "High quality food at reasonable price."
• "Wonderful food, great drinks and extremely reasonable prices for the quality that is being served."

Cons:

• "Ended up paying 26 for that dish.. (price wasn't on the menu)."
• "It was a platter for one and not a big one! A complete rip off."
• "I was completely taken aback at such an exorbitant price for one glass of wine!"
• "A main course of Scallops which has 2 more scallops more than the starter is over £12 more."
• "Money Money Money. Unfortunately there's no love of the food here."
• "The set price menu was £14.99 for a starter and a main."
• "Salad was a day or two part the due date."