TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"What a wee gem of a place once we found it as not too obvious to spot! Lovely Sunday lunch with an amazing lemon posset dessert. Staff very friendly..."

Michelle Louise Lovie

Anita B-C (Neeta)

"Can't recommend this place enough went today all the sea food was nice n fresh tasted great it also looks really nice inside planning on going back..."

Beardie Adams

"I came to this resturant whilst travelling with my girlfriend. Long story short, I was please with my dining experience but can not say it was..."

Euan

"Everything about this place was great when we visited yesterday for dinner with our toddler daughter the kids many was impressive 👏, she enjoyed..."

Dawn Mcmaster

"First time here and found it to be excellent! Went for lunch and I had the king scallops with haggis bonbon. Absolutely delicious!! Unbelievably..."

Billy McBain

"Amazing, fresh and tasty food, served by friendly staff. Haddock and chips were one of the best ever. The beefburger was top notch - full of..."

Pauline Smith

"I stopped here early evening on a Friday. Haddock and chips was excellent as was my pint of Schehallion beer. Staff were friendly, service excellent...."

Antoni Piccolo

"Fresh, tasty, just-right portions, reasonably priced, friendly service. The seafood linguine is must have, calamari batter perfect, soup came with..."

Jacqueline Poh

"Wowza! You won't taste what you taste at this restaurant anywhere else. Absolutely amazing food. We had calamari with tartare sauce and foccacia..."

Nagihan Kot

"The best seafood restaurant I have been to in a long long time, only comparable to the seafood restaurants in northern Spain. Professional, very..."

Mon C M

"If you're staying near Loch Lomond/Gare Loch please give this place a visit, the staff are unbelievable, no request is too much for them and they're..."

Eleri Llywarch

"Got to grab the seafood platter for two (£90) but worth it . Whole Talbot lobster 🦞 langustines, mussels ( that were so fresh tasting could..."

Michael Nuttall

"Great waffles in a local shop amazing view 😍sunset is a nice..."

Mateusz Antkiewicz

"Shared seafood platter for two.Sea food fresh and local,cooked to perfection. No problems with substitution of oysters on platter for perfectly..."

Barbara Tulip

"Loved the food I had here❤️amazing place, amazing service, will definitely be returning soon to try more of there..."

Anthony Owen

"Despite my odd request, the chefs here were happy to cook my catch of local brown crab. They did a wonderful job and we had a fine and very..."

Porky Substrate

"One of the very good looking and well set up restaurants in Helensburgh. It was warm, cozy and had a great atmosphere. And the staff were very..."

Allwyn Babu

"Absolutely beautiful lovely location and great fresh food, staff very friendly and attentive..would highly..."

Linda McGhee

Sugar Boat

90/100 (2463 ratings)

Moules Frites White Wine Garlic & Parsley

Toasts

Fries

Duck breast

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger Cheese Lettuce

Roast Beef

porridge

Beef Shin Ragu Pappardelle Parmesan

Bass

Beef

Sausage roll

Avocado Toast w Scrambled Eggs

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"For anyone to give this place anything less than five stars...needs a bullet to the head. Terrific service and the food...Jeeeebus! We had grilled..."

Chris Muñoz

"Fantastic food, the staff were lovely and attentive, we had the 3 course lunch meal and (as a quantity not quality eater) we're stuffed afterwards!..."

Shaun Scott

"I have now eaten at the Sugar Boat on many occasions and have never been disappointed in either the service or exceptional quality and presentation..."

Catriona Kane

"Had a lovely brunch with my friend and little dog today. Server was lovely and very attentive. Sausage roll and goat croquette really tasty. My dog..."

Michelle Ware

"Went for the beer and food matching night and couldn’t stay away. Today we went for lunch, and after a warm welcome from the owner we were treated..."

Beth Scott

"Fantastic food, great staff, the quality of the food was the best I have had in a long time. The ambience in the restaurant was also very nice. I..."

Harry McMaster

"Loved this place. Met Will who was a great host. Had some cocktails at the bar before we sat down for a great dinner. Interior design is perfect -..."

Andrew Sellers

"First visit to Sugar Boat for lunch, went with two friends for their Wedding Anniversary. Met by the owner Will when we arrived and felt he was not..."

Veronica Hammond

"What's amazing night at the Sugarboat -Wine Tasting evening (matching food to wine). Atmosphere, food, wine, staff and conversation with other..."

Margaret Kinninmont

"Enjoyed a fantastic lunch with top quality food and beautiful interior. So close to Helensburgh Central station, it’s perfect for a visit and..."

Gemma McCallum

"This is my 2nd time here and food is fantastic �beautiful place and well worth the visit if u r near..."

Fifi Hugz

"I really enjoyed my stay at Sugar Boat. The room was well-designed, spotless and the bed was super comfy. The shower was great and there were some..."

Maria S.

"Sugar Boat is a hidden gem recommended in the Michelin guide. With a simple menu crafted from a handful of ingredients, the dining experience is..."

Václav Pavlík

"A fantastic place to stay and very dog friendly. Lovely clean rooms and nice additional features. All staff were excellent., welcoming and friendly...."

Debra Hughes

"We had a really tasty lunch here, sat outside with the dog. The buttermilk chicken burger was delicious, moist chicken with batter that was not at..."

Gabe Fender

"Went to Sugar Boat after a lovely walk along the shoreline. Menu looks great, but they also have small plates, which is perfect for lunch. We both..."

Helen Brown

"I stayed here on a work trip and I loved it. The rooms are very nice with big TVs and sound bars. The shower is great. Downstairs the restaurant was..."

Ross Mackenzie

"Had a very good dinner in this friendly and lively bistro last night. Delicious lamb ragout, perfect to have a small bowl after a selection of tasty..."

Dorothy Lindsay

"Was at a private party on Saturday 12th August. The reception we got was out of this world the food was superb...they way the chefs managed to cook..."

Kirsty Carlin

"The quadruple room on the top floor was very nice. We enjoyed our stay overall and would stay again. Getting large bags to the top floor was a bit of..."

Jason A

"Incredible food and outstanding service. Had the Royale breakfast with Smoked salmon and perfect poached egg and hollandaise. Next level delicious..."

Cheryl Carey

"Went for a last minute dinner midweek and had a great wee dinner. Nice menu with plenty of good choices. Selection of wine and cocktails also very..."

Chris Butler

"On this occasion service was very slow. Not sure what the issue was but we were not in a hurry so just went with it. Food when it did arrive was..."

Paul Lockyer

"Absolutely loved our meal here! The muscles are a must, battered fish and chips, delicious! The owner and the team were amazing with us and all our..."

Claire Calman

"Had a fantastic lunch at the Sugar Boat. Amazing Moules Frites - best I've had in a very long time. Everyone in our party really enjoyed their food -..."

Rachel Roberts

"Stayed over night and the room was stunning. Bed was so comfy and it was spotless.Equipped with everything you need. Will who met with us on arrival..."

Katy Girvan

"We really enjoyed the food, my wife had a fish dish which was cooked to perfection and I enjoyed a Sunday roast which was tasty. The chicken pate..."

Dr Vincent Cheung

"Amazing food and excellent service with polite staff and a nice atmosphere. Open kitchen that you can see the chefs cooking and all the food being..."

Stephen Smith

"Lovely cafe/bistro with well executed service and elegance staff. Food was lovely. Open kitchen which demonstrates a nothing to hide approach. Abbi..."

june lamb

Clyde St. Cafe

"Fab local carry -out cafe, the best in Helensburgh. Soup is always fab and they use good quality bacon for rolls. Very reasonably priced and they..."

Kate

"Generous Portions and Keen..."

macedonboy

"Good food, decent offers one of the best in..."

Andrew Brown

"Nice friendly cafe with very tasty food. Dog friendly..."

Carol Orr

"Foods great cooked fresh and staff are nice and..."

Paul Dornan

"Stopped off for a Bacon and Egg roll during a cycle and was really nice..."

Tony Burns

"Have been quite a few times to grab a fry up, polite staff and great food, I..."

Julian

"Great wee place sit in take away...soups real nice and rolls..."

Mags Gaz

"Best bacon and egg buttie for miles. At £2 it's cheap..."

stephen milburn

"Good selection of food and friendly..."

Alex Craig

"Good place to grab a hot roll and soup for..."

Laura Stirling

"Top greasy spoon, does the breakfast wrap, also does haggis. Top..."

Robin Smart

"They have haggis, double Yorkers, crispy rolls, need I say..."

Robin Smart

"What a wonderful choice and the do a wonderful breakfast great prices..."

Agnes Mcbride

"Good food nice friendly..."

John Christopher Smith

"Could be more seating. Very nice..."

Celtic Pixie

"Great breakfast nice friendly..."

Neilbell Bell

Riverhill Courtyard Restaurant & Bar

90/100 (1895 ratings)

Vegetarian Scottish Breakfast

Riverhill Beef Burger

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"My favourite place to eat and drink in Helensburgh by far. The steaks are delicious and the cocktails are great. Excellent staff, nothing is too much..."

Kalman Szeles

"Couldn't fault this place. Loved the decor & ambience. We popped in late Tuesday afternoon. Service was prompt, welcoming & waiter was attentive &..."

Valerie Ward

"Went last night and oh my goodness food was amazing....the best curry with just the right amount. The banana cheesecake best ever (and I do love a..."

Fiona Sharkey

"Stumbled across this wee gem! Great service today from our female server and delicious food! Variety of customers from coffee lovers, business..."

Pauline Truesdale

"Lovely place nice and warm atmosphere, food is excellent and staff are very nice. Would recommend you give it a try, if you do i know you,ll be..."

Alexander Russell

"First time in here and it was with friends for the cocktail making. stew the barman made it a great experience and we all really enjoyed it bar..."

Helen Dallas Robinson

"This is my favourite restaurant in Helensburgh by a long way! The food and service is always brilliant no matter whether it's breakfast lunch or..."

John McMahon

"I had dinner here tonight and mocktails with my friend after work. I haven't been before and I really enjoyed the food especially the dessert! Lovely..."

Lesley Rowan

"Won a Facebook comp for a 2 rump steaks with chips, 2 sides and a bottle of wine. Did not disappoint! Everything was delicious..."

Rachh Nnicolson

"Had a lovely afternoon in the Courtyard enjoying their new brunch menu and Jazz Sunday. The food was lovely especially the chocolate marquise and the..."

Kerrie MacQueen

"Well done to the Riverhill team for giving us such a great meal last night. Everything was so beautifully cooked and brought to table speedily and..."

Bob Seaward

"Had a fantastic cocktail frenzy last night...would recommend a cocktail or two to anyone...staff were great at recommending options...cant wait for..."

Ruth Duff

"Lovely lunch, great service and delicious food. They have a fab lunch box for kids which kept my 3yr old entertained for lunch. Would definitely..."

Claire McCulloch

"My Favourite restaurant in town! I quite often go in by myself for lunch and always get made to feel welcome! The food and drinks are always..."

Aisling Mairi Gallagher

"Had the eggs with Avocado and the doubled up full Scottish Cannot complain about anything, everything was delicious, service was great, nice..."

Kiera Hurry

"Great restaurant and I'm a local so been a few times and food, cocktails, wine are always great. Also great for coffee and brunch during the day and..."

Kirsty Sweeney

"First time visiting the restaurant. Food was very tasty. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and would definitely come..."

Sean Dolan

"My partner and I had the burgers (the Riverhill buttermilk & the Korean). Both very tasty and filling!! Lively atmosphere and lovely service too!..."

Alex Mara

"Very good place to spend some time on good food! Customers service really awesome, food tasty, atmosphere are fantastic, the interior is really..."

piotr nowak

"Great restaurant in an old Chapel. Superb highland burgers 🍔 & excellent local..."

Richard Caffyn

"Been here on many occasions highly recommend (even had out wedding meal here) The food is of a very high standard,fresh ingredients and a very tasty..."

jamie

"Had a lovely meal here with my sister. Food was really tasty. Service was extremely good. Would definitely recommend even for a..."

Susan Reid

"Amazing food, friendly staff, great atmosphere 👌 💯 be back Cheesecake..."

Alana Dougan

"Just had a wonderful full Scottish vegetarian breakfast. With added hash browns. It was historic! Lovely old building been refreshed into a modern..."

Robert Macfarlan

"A wee 1st time visit to Helensburgh on the way to the hills, we were looking for somewhere nice for lunch. Wandered the town, and liked the look of..."

Stephen Williams

"I can’t believe it’s taken me years to try Riverhill. I lived In Helensburgh for years and never went. This was my first time & the tacos were so..."

Toms Garage

"Ah, the hidden jewel that is Riverhill Courtyard, nestled in an unassuming alley off the bustling main strip of quaint Helensburgh. Upon entry, the..."

Steven Duffy

"We had a beautiful lunch there: gyros and Korean chicken, with nice side salad. Fantastic atmosphere and setting, very tasty food. Highly..."

Maciej Lewandowski

"Easily one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in the UK. Food was outstanding. Waiter so quick and friendlier than I could wish for. The..."

mike schlansky

"My first time here, for lunch today. WOW. Excellent food. Unbelievably flavoursome. The pakora was outstanding with a lovely dip. The chicken..."

Billy McBain

"Enjoyed a lovely meal here last week. They were able to adapt the menu to accommodate my need for gluten free and vegetarian options. Staff were..."

debra mealyea

Gather

"Immediately when entered i can tell this a fantastic lovely place , feeling so cosy and homey, greeted by a friendly welcoming staff .. The food was..."

SAIRUS

"Stumbled on this café when I'd be hoping to visit the previous resident. Its lovely. Bright, clean and welcoming. Varied menu with food being..."

Gothic Teeth

"Lovely cafe with friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Great healthy food options that are made with local and responsibly sourced ingredients...."

Mammoth Milkyway

"A cosy, well lit cafe with friendly, helpful staff. The food was delicious and there was plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. There were a..."

Carmen Murray

"Good coffee, great cakes excellant place for gluten free. Lovely staff very helpful and friendly..."

Isobel Nash

"Great food, great service. Amazing cakes. Good vegetarian options. Pricing is great! Would..."

Pamela McLellan

"Excellent food a ND service, lovely atmosphere,spotless,very reasonable..."

Julie Ritchie

"Very nice and friendly little cafe. Definitely worth a..."

Devin Healy

"Very friendly..."

Fergus Barr

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NICHOLAS BEEVERS

The Wee Kelpie

89/100 (1321 ratings)

QUESTION: Gluten free food

"Drove through from Edinburgh and having tasted the one in Anstruther and Stonehaven can honestly say this is the best fish and chip shop I've tried..."

Roddy Pitt

"Visited the wee kelpie last night for the 1st time and was not disappointed! Best chippy hands down iv ever had ��the fish was so fresh and the..."

Ashleigh Doyle

"Myself and my wife were dropping off our marriage certificate today at the civic centre in Helensburgh and decided whilst we were at the coast we..."

Paul Fraser

"Superb Fish n Chip shop in Helensburgh, beautiful haddock, proper chips and friendly owner, recommend..."

Chas Harker

"Delicious fish suppers for tea tonight thanks to The Wee Kelpie. They even stayed open a wee bit later until my husband got home from work and I..."

Claire Thomson

"Visited here for the first time tonight and it was the best chippy tea I've ever had. We had mixed bites and cod with the tartar sauce and mushy..."

Lucinda Robertson

"Excellent food 🎣 was amazing chips weee the best ever Highly..."

Anita Clark

"Absolutely brilliant, I go there on a regular basis never had a bad meal yet, great menu and definitely the best you will get in..."

Paul Elston

"I thought it was excellent, massive portions and that batter is amazing. Chips were perfectly crunchy even after ten minutes steaming in the box as..."

Jac McNeil

"We drive down once in awhile for a treat the best..."

Josephine McNamara Haggerty

"Had the most delicious and humongous fish & chips from The Wee Kelpie the other day. Better still it was 'Tenner Tuesday' - 2 gigantic fish with a..."

Lynne Dow

"Fresh moist sweet haddock in light cripsy batter with lovely chips...A1 Friendly quick service using a ticket system...busy teatime when we were..."

Sandra Cawthorne

"I just visited the Wee Kelpie, a charming fish and chip shop on the banks of the River Clyde, a majestic river that carves through Scotland like a..."

Ste Knight

"Probably the best fish i've ever had. I'm really not a seafood person but my girlfriend got the cod and I ended up eating more of it than her!!was so..."

Adam Aziz (Catchy3DP)

"Top quality chippy. Fantastic battered cod and breaded scampi, top quality seafood. Only misses out on the 5/5 as I wasn’t sure about the super..."

Lee Jango

"Really tasty fish supper. They sell halibut also! Big portions made with fresh fish. Accept Apple..."

Agnie

"Best chippy in Helensburgh, book online in advance and do it early to get the time and day you want it's not open all week so book and you won't be..."

Anthony Owen

"I only visit Helensburgh once a year but make a point every time of visiting this smashing wee chippy. Really well cooked. Great tastes and unusual..."

steven mcgrath

"Fantastic fish supper here. The homemade mushy peas are really good too, as are the onion rings. Nice to see the board letting you know where the cod..."

Alison Scott

"Brilliant chippy, very clean and food is made to order. The staff are cheery and friendly. There's a great choice of food on the menu. The portions..."

Google User

"All food freshly prepared. The cod and chips were a firm favourite. (They always taste better sat overlooking water...) The kids meals were great..."

Richard Betteley

"Best fish and chips in Helensburgh. Family owned business with a wide variety of fish and other dishes. Staff are always friendly and helpful. At..."

Leigh Pepin

Cafe Rhu

89/100 (1383 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best ever fish and chip supper. Back for..."

Liz Priest

"Great food served with a..."

Marina Greener

"Blink and you’ll miss Cafe Rhu. Coffee was excellent, and the breakfast rolls we ordered were absolutely delicious. The cozy atmosphere and..."

Garry Melanie

"A superb cafe with lovely home cooking, both innovative and tasty without an ounce of..."

DAVID ALLOTT

"Great little place with delightful service and the bacon rolls are as good as everyone else says they are..."

Ian Price

"Had a lovely bacon roll and cheese toastie, coffee was very good and apple pie and cream was superb, service was great, highly recommend giving it a..."

B “beetlejuice” N

"Great wee spot for breakfast although only opens at 10am which is a tad late for breakfast if you are on a boat in the..."

Clare Childs

"Great food. Friendly. Coffee cakes soup sandwiches filled rolls. Changes of salads fish n chips burgers. View from outside..."

Angela Anderson

"Beautiful place very pleasant staff always got a smile the time to..."

debra wright

"I have had excellent service at Rhu Marina for many many years with my classic Maid of Lorn and lifting in and out classic Gareloch one designs...."

John Blackie

"Fabulous food. Great twists on breakfast favourites. Waffles and bacon delicious. Cake selection changes daily. Sit in. Sit out or take away...."

June Davis

"I love to support this small independent business as opposed to big corporate owned eateries in Helensburgh. Everything is freshly prepared to order..."

June Gray

"Service always comes with a smile, food is delicious and a very cosy atmosphere to sit..."

Jonny Polea

"Excellent. Exactly what you want. Simple menu, very fresh food, and good portions. Very pleasant staff and spotless inside. Triple cooked chips might..."

Otto Fumbler

"Cafe Rhu is a small, friendly cafe just outside Helensburgh. It is family owned. Coffee, bacon roll and cakes are fresh and delicious. Great..."

George Burt

"Without doubt the best bacon roll I've had in ages. Great service too. I'll definitely be back..."

Graeme Cawthorne

"My boat developed a mechanical problem when visiting Rhu Marina. The Marina staff were extremely helpful and directed me to a local engineer who did..."

Mike Logan

"I stopped off for a coffee and a bite to eat at the cafe. The staff were very friend and what I purchased was tasty. Will definitely visit again next..."

Monkey

"Soup and warm fig & cheese salad was delicious. Met lovely people there. Clean, modern facilities. Try it, you'll like..."

Marquerite Renfrew

"Stunning location, lots of boats to see. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of a submarine. Little cafè is nice place to..."

Josey Pike

Cafe At Kilcreggan

88/100 (1196 ratings)

Macaroni Cheese and Garlic Bread

Broccoli & Stilton Soup Du Jour

South African Milk Tart

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Creggans is a pleasant and comfortable local pub, which is NOT in Helensburgh despite the address - it is in much more scenic and much nicer..."

John Reid

"First visit to the Creggans, and it won't be the last. We were made to feel very welcome by both staff, other customers , and two retired..."

Terry Meade

"Great pub and nice service. Thank you for nice strawberry..."

Weronika Irena

"Friendly staff and customers even dogs cute..."

Lance Chapman

"Great little bar on Kilcreggan front. A nice escape for a few beers when visiting the grandchildren in..."

Andrew Moreland

"Very friendly & welcoming staff. Thanks..."

Mandy Chapman Sparrow

"Visited The Creggans 3 times whilst on Holiday in Kilcreggan..excellent Pub, great Beer & friendly clientel & Staff. Thanks for the welcome John,..."

Peter Garland

"Nice local cafe, food is good, service is very nice and view is just in the..."

Ahmad

"Good food with good quality ingredients used. Helpful staff and friendly atmosphere. Recommended as the place to eat if your round on the..."

review guy

"Lovely wee place located right across from the water which made our breakfast sitting outside in the sunshine very peaceful and..."

Kenneth Ritchie

"Great cafe with perfect seating outdoors, good choice of cafe-style food and snacks, all prepared and presented well. Very pleasant..."

Mel Cadman

"Once you have negotiated the single track road you find yourself beside a beautiful loch with magnificent views. There are car park charges. We paid..."

Janet Wicks

"Staff friendly and helpful and professional food brilliant good on you chef. Atmosphere brilliant eat in or outdoors. Cost reasonable Just few feet..."

Frank Thompson

"Great wee cafe for cyclists . We stop here in our club rides and always great staff, friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit ...even if..."

Gordon Dick

"Excellent service, great food and generous portions! This small family run place has everything you can ask from a nice cafe.. I for one will..."

Omer Mohammed (LeoKan)

"A first class return after too many years. Attentive service with care. Fantastic coffee followed by delicious cream scones. Good disabled access..."

David Wilson

"Excellent spot on the peninsula with fantastic views across to Gourock. Quiet bistro like atmosphere with some amazing food. Roasted garlic..."

Eric Robertson

The Commodore

88/100 (3319 ratings)

Kids Sunday Roasted Beef

Toasts

Gammon Steak and Chips and Eggs and Steak and Ale Pie

Cheesecakes

Fish & chips

Gammon Steak with 2 Eggs Chips and Peas

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was myself and my mum's first time in Helensburgh and it was just by chance that our travelodge we were staying at was right next to this lovely..."

Ashley Palkowski

"Had lunch here on Monday 2nd July with 3 friends. Loved the cheesy mushroom starter. Could have eaten it twice over and cleaned my plate with the..."

Ann Angus Harvey

"Lovely meal staff very friendly, could not do enough for you.Would highly recommend to anyone...."

Linda Sawyer

"Eaten here many a night and never had a bad meal yet. Lovely place, great location. The deputy manager couldn't do enough to make our experience..."

Duane Allmark

"We enjoyed it so much last night, we came here again tonight. The food, the staff and the service tremendous. Couldn't fault, highly..."

Janet Watson

"33 members of our local church coffee corner had high tea at the Commodore yesterday. It was beautiful, most people had fish and chips, big plates of..."

Valerie Phillips

"Had the best starter, steak and dessert in a long time. Calamari, Fillet steak cooked to perfection and sticky toffee pudding with exceptional..."

Alan Mckirdy

"Lovely function suite, friendly staff and delicious food. Any night at the Commodore is always a..."

Alison Kennedy Sturgeon

"I was there with friends from Perth and Stirling we had an excellent meal and drinks and the staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the..."

Ally Taylor

"Me and my partner are staying in the Travelodge and decided to go down for dinner... it was the best Hunters Chicken I've ever had and my partner..."

Beck Bullas

"Cracking view, great food and a welcoming atmosphere. Would definitely recommend if you're in the..."

Shiv Tough

"Excellent as always. We live out of area and always factor in a meal at the Commodore whenever we come to Helensburgh!! Excellent service today...."

Rachel Martinez

"Nice warm welcome and shown to our table quickly. Waiter was very attentive, polite and nothing was too much bother for him. For was very nice,..."

Ian Madden

"Nice place for nice food, nothing exceptional, just nice food good portions at a reasonable price, Staf very pleasant and..."

Michael Moorehouse

"Have visited this restaurant on multiple occasions for family functions and date nights with my partner. They are always willing to accommodate for..."

Phillipa Greenwood

"A really nice place to eat or drink. A large beer garden with great views. The bar and restaurant has a nice relaxing feel. A good selection of..."

steve mcfarlane

"Staff attentive. Food's okay. Sunday menu swings towards roasts, if that's your thing. Getting tatty though and needs some..."

Sven

"I really enjoyed the festive menu. 3 courses for £28. The Pork Belly and Potato was delicious. The only reason why I haven’t awarded 5 stars is..."

Mikey J

"Honestly the best rib eye steak I’ve had in a long time. The beef dripping sauce is ridiculously good, I can only assume it contains some kind of..."

Annie Jack

"Absolutely loved our meal here this evening. Delightful people and delicious food. Two adults, a 14 year old and a 9 year old all fed very happily -..."

Amy Godfrey

The Beachcomber

85/100 (1398 ratings)

Cheese and Ham Panini with Chips

Papadum

Breakfast BAP and Tea

Southern Fried Chicken Wrap

Gareloch Burger

Full Scottish Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"We popped in for breakfast shortly after opening and were instantly greeted with a smile and we chose a seat overlooking the water. My husband..."

Jamie Higgs-Dey

"Went here for breakfast with a friend. Very pleasant experience! We both had the Beachcomber Breakfast, which was delicious. You could tell all the..."

Billy McBain

"Booked this place as it’s not a large cafe. Very warmly welcomed at the door and offered drinks. The menu has got some great options, including..."

Neil Aitken

"Cafe serving EXCELLENT food and my meal was seriously delicious. Large car park with disabled parking and access. Wonderful views across the Firth of..."

Tony Rocks

"Thought I would visit Helensburgh for the day and found this little hidden gem along the coast. So happy i did, lovely experience all round...."

B

"First time eating at the cafe & found the staff very friendly & attentive. Food was good & prices were ok too. Added bonus was the outside seating..."

Suzanne Wyber

"Great staff and good food for lunch. View across the water is very pleasant..."

Malcolm Rodgers

"Absolutely fantastic food. Some items were unavailable (fish and also pizza), but the burgers and chips were the best I've had in a long time. Staff..."

Julie G

"What a little gem. Excellent food and excellent service. Reasonably priced too. Very..."

Liz M

"Popped in for coffee and cake. Loads of parking, nice outdoor area if the weather is good. Really friendly staff. Great coffee and good selection of..."

Andrew Day

"Lovely cafe great views and good parking. Home baking which was delicious nice stop off place if out walking or just visiting the area. Haa a..."

Helen Burden

"From Beck Row, Suffolk, England a huge thank you. The food is amazing, very lovely staff. Will definitely recommend this..."

Dibs Dada

"We had a super afternoon of good food and music and excellent service...will be back..."

John Macgregor

"Dogs allowed. Great selection food,drinks. Staff are..."

Lindsay Coyne

"Great little place down near the water. Food was fast and hot and really..."

Al Tricia Smillie

"A wounderful place for a short excursion with your family & the dog, a nice playground for your kids and a wounderful parking place with sufficient..."

Carol Cobalt

Terrace Coffee House

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I ordered the Full Scottish Breakfast. It didn’t come with Link Sausage, so I ordered them as an extra. It was a big portion which filled me up. I..."

Mikey J

"Ordered breakfast rolls to go and they were very tasty. Service was fast, the actual place is pretty small but there is an option to eat outside..."

Megs Mac

"Popped in for breakfast whilst on our way south. Good food. Seems popular with the locals. I recommend the square sausage and the potato..."

Charlotte Hampton

"Great food, staff were lovely. Dropped a star because the place looks untidy. Could do with a spruce up and some storage organisation in my opinion...."

Lyndsay McArthur

"Decor nothing to write home about but lovely and warm on a cold morning. Service was excellent and they made our doggie feel at home. The food though..."

Andrew Barrie

"Fantastic wee cafe you get a banging breakfast awesome burgers and the staff are really nice as well..."

DJ sutherland

"Good food, and prices are also good, staff are very friendly and..."

hugh ross

"Good cuppa and scones and refills definitely worth a look do meals as well..."

David Mckenna

"This seems to be the only dog friendly place in Helensburgh. And serves great soup and toasties. Haggis and fried egg rolls also a favourite. Quick..."

shaun millar

"Always good food and excellent, friendly..."

Wilma McEwan

"Food was great Good price's..."

david twigg

"Great wee cafe fresh scones lovely..."

Marion Merli

"Cracking cafe. My go to place for food at work, never had a bad experience. Can’t beat it for value for money and the staff are always very..."

Gary TheSpark

"Brilliant breakfast. Should have tried it years ago. Thought I knew breakfast spots in Helensburgh. The square sausage, haggis and potato scone..."

Robert Duncanson

"Food is amazing a little gem of a place in the heart of..."

Stef Mc

"Have popped into this nice Coffee Shop twice in the last week and was not disappointed. Cappuccino’s were great, as was the hot roll in link..."

Billy Fraser

"Stumbled across this cafe when searching for some breakfast when staying in the area. Very friendly staff, and the breakfast was one of the best I've..."

Tony Kennedy

The Park Pavilion Cafe & Kiosk

Full Scottish Breakfast

Cancridae

blt

Lebanese Flatbread with Spiced Lamb

"A perfect cafe to watch your kids playing in the playground. Coffee was okay, the server were really nice and..."

Arsyila Adzkia Rivai

"We had a lovely lunch this afternoon. The staff and service were excellent. I would highly recommend The Park Pavilion and we will definitely be..."

Mary Carr

"Enjoyed a caffe latte and a fruit scone after a stroll in the park. Best fruit scone I have eaten in a long time, excellent service and friendly..."

D DINNIE

"Vietnamese evening, the meat/seafood element was nice enough, but I found the soggy broccoli disappointingly limp. Maybe that is the way of Vietnam?..."

Hudson Frogg

"Lovely cafe with friendly staff and tasty food. Maybe on the pricey side but good..."

Jonny Maddock

"Love the freshly made soup. Coffee good..."

Joyce

"Great variety of food .warm cosy place..."

Lee Mennie

"Dropped in while visiting park and got kids lunch deal and a couple of coffees and cakes. Young guys working there were very kind and helpful and..."

R Y

"Great lunch - from the Vietnam fries to start followed by Reuben and Chicken Snitzel sandwiches with a shared truffle and parmesan fries. Flavours..."

graeme ormiston

"Food was excellent really enjoyed the Vegetable & Lentil Soup followed by a big Turkey Club Sandwich with fries. Slight hiccup with the order but..."

John Stead

"Good value lunch and breakfast spot in a modern building in Hermitage Park. Friendly staff and tasty food, with generous servings. Dessert is also..."

Ken Richards

"Able to get food inside and kiosk outside..."

Lorraine Wilkinson

"Absolutely fantastic place - one of the best full Scottish breakfasts I've had in years!..."

Laura Jane Clark

"Absolutely delightful, perfect tasty roll with Stornaway black pudding . This would suit young, old with or without children or dogs. We wish them..."

Maggie McCowan

"Very nice, although a bit..."

Daniel Williams

The Palace Restaurant

70/100 (4633 ratings)

Two Piece Battered Haddock and Chips

Battered Smoked Sausage Supper

Burger

Fish N Chips and Tea Pot with Toast and Butter

Battered Hamburger with Chips

Pepperoni Passion Pizza

"Awesome place .. always has been .. polite staff (thanks for the video for charlotte) and great suppers for the past 23 years .. great haggis..."

Nick Froud

"Best fish suppers ever!!! Beautiful food and friendly staff. Worth the drive from the..."

Lorna Gillies

"Had a fish tea my wife had macaroni and chips both very nice and staff very pleasant would go back..."

John Mcaree

"Great fish supper and I'm an expert by the way, not many of them left, great service from a lovely wee lady 👍🏻Not been to Helensburgh for ages,..."

John Stewart

"Mary is the best waitress !!! I eat here all the time when I come to..."

Cosmin Blenche

"Great wee restaurant good food friendly staff would eat here the next time I am in..."

Elizabeth Sutherland

"Best fish and chips and tea..."

Kiran Lakhanpal

"Fantastic find during a short trip to Helensburgh. The food was outstanding. The service was 1st class. The restaurant was very clean and had a nice..."

Nicole Marshall

"This is a great chipper. We were staying up loch lomond and thought we would have a run to Helensburgh. Weather wasnt great that day. But the chips..."

Scott Kinnear

"A very well located restaurant, across the coastal area of Helensburgh. The server were nice and food came in no time. The seatings are lovely..."

Arsyila Adzkia Rivai

"Had a smoked sausage supper. Really tasty. Perfect for sitting eating on the..."

Lisa Heidinger

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at here at Palace Restaurant, and it was an absolute delight. The food was exquisite, prepared with precision..."

Govend Shwan

"Had the most amazing cod big size perfectly cooked. Golden crispy presented beautiful. My partner had a chicken burger fresh salad big burger plenty..."

Hann Hagrot

"I have been there couple of times and each time I have a great experience , greeted by a very welcoming and super friendly staff member, my order..."

SAIRUS

"Food was lovely. Had fish tea. £10.50. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Will be back..."

Joyce Mcglinchey

"There were 7 children, 3 adults, and a baby. We were made to feel welcomed. The service was quick, and food..."

Catherine Wild

"We called in to this little gem in Helensburgh in July on our way to Skye from Dorset as we heard so many great things about it and we were not to..."

leo devine

"Had a not great BLT and a really great stuffed crust pizza. We split both. The BLT was a toastie and I will never order it again. Avoid it. HOWEVER,..."

Ryan Thrower

"Tea supper very good but was missing the mushy peas. Friend had the Calzone and said it was the best he'd had for a..."

Rick Tootle

"So away day in Helensburgh, happened upon the Palace chippy , we ordered two fish tea’s. Got to say they were the best fish and chips we have..."

Brian Birt

Lido

70/100 (2266 ratings)

Haggis and Fried Fish

"We were just visiting the area and fancied some fish and chips by the waterfront. The girl who served us was polite and I liked having an extra piece..."

Dr Vincent Cheung

"This chip shop is an original feature in Helensburgh and is, in my opinion, easily, one of the best chip shops in Scotland. It's Italian owner..."

Andrew Ross

"First time I've been in here in years and forgot quite how good this place is, the fish supper was excellent and cooked to perfection the batter was..."

Richard Murray

"Last night of the holidays and we were looking for a tasty fish dinner to take back to the caravan. Lido did not disappoint! The food was tasty, the..."

Cat Byrne

"We had driven all the way out too Inverary but the price was outrageous out there so we drove back to Helensburgh and glad we found this wee gem of a..."

Robert Todd

"Great service- the girl who served us was very polite and helpful. Food was lovely and portion sizes were well worth the..."

Susan Dougan

"Been going here for years when in Helensburgh best fish n chips food great and staff helpful ive known the owner for years going down to Helensburgh..."

Anne Dooris

"The staff here were outstanding a very busy peak time. Its not often I compliment the chef and say he could be working in a Michelin star restaurant...."

Lee Davidson

"Tasty haddock, not tried anything else..."

J Russell

"Thinking back on my time from 1987 to 1992 as a young man in the US Navy living in Helensburgh. I still think fondly of the best pizza I've ever had..."

Eugene Lynch

"Super large portions, fresh fish, delicious haggis! It was a good..."

Kamil Pawlowski

"Cracking sausage supper. Tasty sausage and properly cooked chippy..."

SaltNPepperChips

"One of the best fish n' chips shop ever been to. Always looked forward to stopping by this place when my ship stopped..."

Cameron Chandler

"Love this chippy! Always a stop point when coming into Helensburgh. Large portions and fairly competitive pricing. Quick and friendly service. And..."

Gordon Mackie

"Popped into Helensburgh for some food whilst on holiday. Had a couple of small fish and chips. Wonderful welcome from a young guy and great food...."

Lee Quirk

"Excellent chippy, had to wait a while for them to cook fish but that meant it was lovely & fresh. Price not too bad, staff are very..."

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