Best Lunch in Lewis and Harris

9 restaurant menus in Lewis and Harris, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Ardbuidhe Cottage Restaurant
Ardbuidhe Cottage Restaurant
100/100 (17 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Scottish
Seafood
British
Scottish
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
British
Scottish
Seafood
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Waterfront
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Lorna's Larder
Lorna's Larder
99/100 (138 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Seafood
Fast food
Vegan Options
Fast Food
Seafood
British
British
Scottish
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Scallops
Calamari
Tapas
Tacos
Haddock
Fish & chips
Burger
Fish
Fast food
Fast food
British
Scottish
Seafood
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Harbour Kitchen
Harbour Kitchen
98/100 (1309 ratings)
Restaurants
Scottish
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
European
Seafood
Vegan Options
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Strawberry Ice Cream
Hake
Harris Gin
White Fish
Lemon tart
Whipped Cheese Salad Starter
Salad
Pan Fried Sea Bass
Garlic Butter
Lamb
Scallops
Smoked Haddock and Salmon Fishcakes
Fish
Risotto
Deconstructed Cheesecake
Scampi
Smoked mussels
Mussels
Sirloin Steak
Salmon
Fish and Chips
Razor Clams
Calamari
Cheesecake
Patates Douces
Fish & Chips
Poulet Aux Champignons
Haddock
Salmon with Pea Risotto
Burger
Fish & chips
Cod
Mussels with Tomato Chilli Lime and Coriander
Cold Smoked Salmon
Chocolate Panna Cotta with Mango Tartar
Sit down
Scottish
Seafood
European
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Fine Dining
"This restaurant deserves several Michelin stars. The atmosphere is full of music of the Scottish Gàidhlig tradition. Every single item of the food I..."
Seán Heely
"The food was absolutely delicious. Extremely well cooked, nicely arranged and unique combinations. We didn’t have a reservation but were lucky to..."
Julia L
"Lovely little restaurant. I visited for dinner with my colleague after a hard day in the field. Food was delicious and well presented. I had smoked..."
Lucy Stevens
"02/23 update. The use of high quality products, mastery of flavour and cooking techniques, personally of the Chef and team, value for money and a..."
Thomas Collier
"Dined here on 10 November 2022. We had calamari as the starter. Spiced cod and ribeye for mains. This was probably the best calamari we’ve ever..."
Leon A T
"Best food I had in Stornoway. A mainly seafood restaurant but there are vegetarian/vegan options which I chose. All three courses were absolutely..."
Rebecca Gallagher
"Simply superb. Excellent quality for the price. If you are visiting, or even just passing through, you should ensure you make time you eat here. The..."
Darren Griffiths
"Their menu although fairly small is perfectly formed and is predominantly seafood with one or two dishes catering to vegetarians and those that like..."
Tartan Spoon
"Came here based on reviews and was not disappointed. The potato was rosti was complete comfort food and the scallops were the best I’ve had in my..."
Kristy Chown
"Excellent meal served by bright bubbly staff, wine list is inexpensive in comparison to food. I think I'd feel a bit done if I'd gone for 3 courses@..."
Alec Briggs
The Scallop Shack
The Scallop Shack
98/100 (315 ratings)
Speciality Food Market
Restaurants
British
Scottish
Seafood
Seafood
British
Scottish
Lunch
Cullen Skink
Mussels
Salad
Scallops
Oyster
British
Scottish
Seafood
Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Had family home on holiday and took them for lunch...we all enjoyed delicious mouthwatering fresh scallops. Lovely friendly staff too. Would highly..."
June MacInnes
"Beautifully cooked scallops and a colourful and very delicious and nutritious salad. Friendly smiley staff, definitely recommend � will be..."
Annie Macphail
"The best scallops ever to take away or eat at the Shack. At the Shack I had perfectly cooked scallops with homemade coleslaw and a lovely salad with..."
Ellie Boyd
"Had scallops this lunch time and they were so delicious . What a lovely place and what nice people . Hope to eat there again..."
Sarah Dawson
"Amazing shack ! We passed my and had the best scallops in uig. Such a great..."
Emily Chan
"Amazingly fresh scallops and oysters fast friendly service in an amazing location. ..and the 24 hour takeaway service and honesty box is a brilliant..."
Derek Ramsay
"Amazing food �. A must try for..."
Paul Gilhooley
"Tout simplement délicieux!! Juste saisies à la poêle mise à disposition pour les voyageurs sans cuisine comme nous!! Au..."
Lalie Yess
"Delicious! Take away or sit in. We had the fattest, freshest oysters and took away scallops for our dinner and a lovely friendly team. Recommended!..."
Felicity Neyme
"Able to call in yesterday to buy some scallops to cook back at Mangersta ...what a lovely treat! Good luck with your cafe opening..."
Linda Lawton
"Fresh & so good, scallops & oysters, just pop in & if no one about help yourself from the fridge & leave your money in honesty box. We order ours in..."
Alison McLaren
"Totally amazing scallops! Unbelievable! We love Dave and Julie, thank you again..."
Dotty Kallis
"Lovely wee cafe. Food was yummy..."
Hazel Morrison
"The Scallop Shack is heaven on earth !! The very finest scallops, hand dived and fresh, fresh, fresh ! Buy from the always open shop or better still..."
Bruce Burn
"Had amazing scallops and salad, my partner had roll with 3 scallops and stornoway black pudding. Staff so friendly and cheery, added bonus was the..."
Jemima “Jemimapuddly” Stewart
"Found by chance driving around. Very friendly owner and great scallops, oysters etc. If not attended you can pick up from fridge, and pay using the..."
Andrew Duggan
"The scallops from here were fantastic, so fresh! The cafe was unfortunately closed today but we got a box of scallops at the collection point...."
Sean Randall
"A must visit. Best seafood we've ever eaten. Highly recommended. Scallop rolls, Cullen Skink and the freshest..."
Sandra Thompson
"Lovely fresh scallops, perfectly cooked, will definitely be..."
Fraser Stewart
"Such a cute place! We got fresh scallops, they tasted so..."
Yulia Vylegzhanina
"We spotted the advert for Scallop Shack at Calanais Stone Circle on a quiet Sunday out on Lewis - advertising scallops 24/7! So we went - and sure..."
Sue M
"An honest little shop with freshly caught scallops. Less expensive than supermarkets, but still not cheap (good value all the same though). Friendly..."
DecrepitDragon
"This place is amazing - the freshest scallops you've ever eaten, fresh off the boat. Owners were very friendly and chatty too. Would..."
James Alexander
Temple Cafe
Temple Cafe
98/100 (1273 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Salad
Quiche
Cakes
Sandwiches
Paninis
"We visited the Temple Cafe yesterday and highly recommend this place. The food was delicious and coffees were excellent. A special thank you to the..."
Mariam Kilpatrick
"Arrived to lunch on Saturday at The Temple Cafe, and then a lovely night out on Thursday with a wonderful meal from Gail followed by the by the best..."
Keith Duncan
"Quirky hobbit house serving the best chocolate brownie we had tasted in a long time. Very friendly staff, great views and a lovely atmosphere..."
Gillian Whyte
"enjoyed beautiful food today at temple cafe with friends, sat outside in the sunshine, salad and scotch eggs we're delicious. Well worth a..."
Lorna Murray
"Amazing food, amazing place, great staff we will be..."
Jo Coles
"We love this place, all the food, drinks and music are brilliant and all the people working here are so friendly ! We got takeaway pizzas last night..."
Marion Smith
"My friend and I found this delightful place last May (2016). Wonderful food and a lovely place to eat it. We shall definitely come here again this..."
Maryan Ellis
"Absolutely fantastic. Adorable inside. With loads of little quirks. The food was delicious, just what we were looking for. Prices were reasonable...."
Caitlin Day
"They serve the most fantastic food all freshly made and so tasty, can't go to Harris now without popping in here for a bite to..."
Lorraine Macleod
"Brilliant wee cafe, fantastic food.....especially the soup and the cake, will be..."
Alan Hiddleston
"Came across this place by chance and glad we did. Though they were very busy they did a great job of seeing that everyone was looked after. The food..."
David Thompson
"Fantastic food and beautiful setting. We somehow found room for cakes after delicious savoury tarts. A must..."
Katrina Rowlands
"It took us about 800 miles of cycling to get to the best lunch in the UK. Great people, great food & great..."
Gina Francis
"We had pizza tonight at temple cafe, and it was really good especially the Pepperoni pizza, thanks Gail and..."
Gemma Montague
"Excellent coffee and cake, very popular but they were slick and we didn’t wait too long. Also picked up provisions for the cottage we’re staying..."
Vickie Fox
"Lovely place and service. Delicious coffee and cake. The Wild Eve non-alcoholic drink is awesome! They also have a distinct selection of local..."
Olaf Lewitz
"Lovely little cafe with very friendly staff. Dog welcome. Good coffee, nice cakes and some local products. From the café, you can take a walk to..."
Carien Duisterwinkel (privé)
"Lovely tray-bake and hot drinks selection. I enjoyed the option for Harris-picked teas. There isn't a lunch menu currently - though there is a small..."
Ben Forrest
"Stopped off for coffee and a cake before walking to see the Temple. Opening hours on Google maps are wrong so we were pleased to find it open. Check..."
Jenni Lloyd
"Great coffee, lovely people and a superb view. Perfect spot to rest before the..."
Simon Bunegar
"Great coffee and cake selection in a tranquil location with amazing..."
Glen Graydon
"Great coffee and home made snacks. Superb location. Cute building with a..."
Richard Smith
"Lovely spot with a great view, utmost friendly and helpful staff, tasty food and sweet stuffs, as well as nice shop for local products of all..."
Nicola Hernadi
"The BEST coffee shop in Isle of Lewis & Harris🤎 Beautiful place and delicious coffee. And I miss Lily..."
밴라이프 Vinny&Yang
The Verandah
The Verandah
97/100 (211 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Duck
Salmon
Curry
Prawns
Cakes
Burger
Fish
Beef
"Delicious fresh cooked food. Friendly and helpfull staff. Small but nice restaurant. Open for lunch or dinner. Reservation needed. I would love to..."
Reto Amberg
"Had a delicious meal in The Verandah last night. Cooked to perfection and the flavours and presentation of food superb. I can honestly say it was the..."
Mairi H Macdonald
"Superb! I had the best fish pie ever. Generous portion of salmon, cod, lobster, scallops and lots more in a creamy brandy sauce. Absolutely..."
adri mclellan
"We stopped here for lunch on a rainy day and enjoyed our meal so much we decided to buy takeaway for that evening too! Everything we had was..."
Gavin Wink
"Best restaurant on the islands, by a country mile! Friendly staff, beautiful decor, phenomenal food and portions fit for a giant! They get everything..."
Catriona Macdonald
"Excellent service in a stylish restaurant. It has a great menu and the food is amazing. The welcome is personal and you are made to feel like..."
Sandra Green
"What a gorgeous place! Food and staff were amazing! Totally blown away with our meal tonight! So so tasty! Will 100% be back! Thank you!..."
Kaleigh MacLeod
"Had a lovely meal here with six of our family. Good choice of menu plus very good service. The staff are also very..."
John mac
"Great Food, lovely restaurant and the most friendly staff. Will be back..."
Richard Davoren
"The food and reception you receive is fantastic. This place is Second to None, you always come away with a smile and a VERY full tummy...."
MILLIE MORRISON
"Fantastic food , amazing staff, highly recommend a visit , you will not be..."
Christine Thomson
"Food fantastic, choices were some of the best I've seen Customer service..."
Liam Mcgeoghegan
"Excellent very friendly staff home made meals and large portions definitely worth the..."
Barbara Murray
"Great food, big portions sizes and very friendly..."
Ewan Finlayson
"Nice food.. freshly prepared in the premises. Made to order.. lovely pleasant..."
Norma Murray
"Food is amazing and staff were so lovely and helpful. Will definitely be..."
Nicola G
"I've had takeaway from here gorgeous not had the pleasure of sitting in..."
Donna Macmillan
"Very friendly welcome followed by amazing..."
Ann Ballinger
"Good food and wonderful staff. What a gem..."
Toon
Croft 36 Home Bakery-takeaway
Croft 36 Home Bakery-takeaway
95/100 (2629 ratings)
Bakeries
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Lobster
Beef Bourguignon
Pancakes
Salad
Crab Soup
Crab
Cakes
Clams
Fish
Mussels
Fish & Chips
Curry
Lasagne
Beef
Quiche
"When we visited around 3pm, pretty much everything was gone. You shouldnt wait if you’re thinking of going. There was one chocolate buttery left,..."
밴라이프 Vinny&Yang
"Fantastic homemade baking, we stayed in northern for a week and spent every morning taking a walk down to the wee shed to grab some goodies for the..."
Ellie Lamb
"Amazing food but be quick to get here or you could miss all the goodies, there's a feel good factor in purchasing from this venture as it's..."
clare Lees
"My wife overheard someone saying it was amazing food! So we headed there today and was not disappointed…soup was next level! could have taken the..."
dale brown
"Butteries! Super fresh and tasty - had a lobster filled buttery and bought some chocolate ones for later. Looking forward to a bacon-filled buttery..."
Jenni Lloyd
"Croft 36 kindly provided catering for some events we recently held in the Western Isles. The food was delicious, they helped with all of the..."
Iain Craig
"Such fresh delicious hot food!! Lobster roll and soup were perhaps the best I've had..."
Jenifer Kennedy
"Amazing lobster buttery, smart idea to have PayPal payment as well! Make sure you turn up early since it sells out..."
Matthew Rankin
"Had the best pasties, and scones from here. Well worth the trip. Honesty box or you can pay with..."
Cath Crossland
"I've never tasted pastry like it, the pasties we had yesterday were..."
Lulu Kane
Stornoway Distillers At The Fank
Stornoway Distillers At The Fank
90/100 (158 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Scottish
Bar
Seafood
Cafe
British
Bar
Scottish
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Fajitas
Fried Sweet Potato
Ceviche
Salad
Sirloin Steak
Cheeseburger
Souvlaki
Sweet Potato with Feta Cheese
The Fank Burger
Sausage Party Pizza
Baked Pear
Beer
Burger
Mussel
Fried
Lamb burger
onigiri
Bar
Pub
Café
British
Scottish
Seafood
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had an excellent lunch. The menu is varied, there is a long list of canned beer and beverages, the personnel are very friendly and the service is..."
Fabien Wernli
"The best meal in Stornoway I have ever eaten. I cannot say how accommodating the staff are for food intolerance and allergies. NOTHING was too much..."
Lee Huck
"Fank x Creel: Creel Seafood Cafe comes to Fank! Great mussels, some excellent cod and desserts to die for. Really enjoyable, classic local..."
Simon Bunegar
"Probably one of the best restaurant of Stornoway. From the starter to the dessert, everything was perfect. All the staff are very nice. I highly..."
Samuel Diguet
"Recommended by a couple of people so we thought we would give it a go. The place was exactly as we expected. The barbecue main that one of us has was..."
Mark Barber
"What a great wee place! A definite go to if you're after something different. Excellent choice for vegetarians. High quality food. Very hip and..."
Maya Hanmer
"Loved the food. The staff was really really nice. We had the mussels and the steak sandwich. Both were..."
Julia L
"The pizzas were delicious. The staff are friendly. Our waiter checked in with us to ensure we were happy with our food, and we were. I come here..."
Grant Macdonald
"We ended up here for lunch when our ferry was cancelled. What a pleasant surprise! Very possibly the best fish taco I've ever had (and I lived in..."
Glenn Lang
"Cracking evening with friends at the Frank. We had such lovely food, the atmosphere in the restaurant is great and the staff were all lovely. Can’t..."
Alastair Tulloch
The Machair Kitchen
The Machair Kitchen
90/100 (371 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
British
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cakes
Fish
Sandwiches
Burger
"Very nice setting and great food. We had the shrimp cocktail for an appetizer which was perfect. The Lamb entree was great. The view of the bay and..."
Ralph DePalma
"This restaurant is fabulous. The staff were all really friendly and the place had a relaxed feel with fantastic views over the sea. The food was..."
Natalie Campbell
"We loved our first meal here so much that we went back as soon as they opened the following evening. The specials menu has a great selection of local..."
Neil Dix-Pincott
"Great lunch & coffee! Very nice place and a fantastic..."
Fernando Olea
"Great location, great kitchen, reasonably priced good quality food - I'd give it five stars but thought the drinks a little on the dear side. Had a..."
Andrew Carter
"Great ambience, breathtaking view and good..."
aman gurwada
"It was the last night of the season and we were the only guests. Our waiter Voy, was friendly and attentive. We chose the duck appetizer and the..."
Lynn Morrison
"Stopped off for lunch when trying to find somewhere to eat on Harris. What an amazing place. Ended up having more than lunch as the menu is..."
Hayley Middleton
"The ruggedness and remoteness and natural beauty of Harris are its charm. This restaurant maintained the island’s integrity. Outstanding views,..."
Robbie King
"Nice modern restaurant with views out to Taransay and beyond assuming that you get the weather, of course. Reasonable menu selection. Harris tweed..."
Adie Bee
"Wow amazing outlook and food looking forward to breakfast tomorrow and another dinner tomorrow.cant fault anything top notch and setting for..."
talis wilson
"Fantastic setting, great food and friendly staff. Definitely stop..."
Mark Strickland
"Good coffee. Great views. Good snacks. Nice..."
Charles Blunt
"Beautiful setting, friendly staff and excellent..."
Sandra Green
"Great venue and wonderful..."
Chris Martin
"Nice stop over for refreshments whilst..."
Arthur Smith
"Fantastic views and inspired..."
paul timmins