Starfish Gallery, Tarbert

Great food and convivial atmosphere, service was good considering you have 2-3 staff front and back of house trying to handle 20-30 covers. We saw the reviews about this and these guys maybe slow by the standards of a big city BUT pretty quick compared to say Andaluzia or southern Italy! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner

Maybe today was just the wrong day, but we had high expectations due to reviews. It turned out to be the greatest disappointment we ever had in eating in Scotland for almost 10 years Reception not unwilling, but no real time for customers due to lack of staff and tight schedule of reservations. Service hectic, unprofessional, no willingness to talk to us (foreign tourists not welcome? Noticed this also at other tourist tables... . Locals were told the whole board of specials, we had to go to the board. The restaurant absolutely crowded, damned hot and without any fresh air. Wine overpriced, quality of dishes less than average, not the level one would expect in regard to prices. Starters: Cullen Skink average and lukewarm, scallops also lukewarm and seemed to be not really fresh, not cooked to the point, pancetta not crispy but soggy. Mains should have been a half lobster. Well, served without appropriate cutlery, lukewarm and tough. In addition, masses of garlic chilli paste killed the flavour completely. This was the point where we left, Without having eaten mains we were just fed up!

Our experience with this place was an utter disappointment. We had so much expectations since Google states that it is top rated in the area and Tarbert usually gets fresh fish and has a good reputation... Firstly, the staff was poorly trained and the oldest woman served us as if she was throwing a dish to dogs, as our starter literally clattered into the table. The glass in which my wine was served was dirty and upon my request to have a new glass I was met with a disdained glance and the waitress came back with the same glass half full with still the old wine and was just polished . The mains were basic, certainly not worth their prices! You will eat better food in other places spending less! Didn 't taste as fresh as one would expect. The crumble (dessert) looked like a slob and clearly between the chef and staff there was something going on... Please note the menú and the rating are not the same as the past. Be aware that the high ratings come from a long time ago and do not be fooled like we were!

Haven't been for a few years and really looked forward to another visit. Mistake!!! Staff member barely noticed us when we arrived other than to tell us that the card machine wasn't working and it was cash only. The menu was basic and uninspiring and the fact that nothing was available was a huge disappointment . Another table of people sat next to us and had similar feelings in regards to the menu. All in all, this former gem is a shadow of its former self and if you can go somewhere else then please do,this should be such a great place serving the best that the local waters can provide but it's simply not... unfortunate and in the current climate I can't see this place lasting the distance

Incredible food and even better service! We loved it Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £80–90 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Loch Fyne Oysters, Fish, Lobster Roll