Local food & drink sources

Here are our suggestions for eating when you come to Skye. It, by no means, covers everything. If you need anything else, or something specific, then please just let us know.

We suggest that you book well in advance for most of the restaurants.

Eggs 

Free range eggs are available from our hens.

Seafood

The clean clear waters around the Hebrides support a rich selection of sea food unparalleled by any other region of Great Britain. Some of the harvest is seasonal whilst other is available most of the year around if the weather is kind enough to allow the fisherman to land it. Tip – Autumn is the best time for local seafood.

Prawns/langoustine/crabs - These are particularly good around Skye.

For a specially local source see - Loch Bay Shellfish/Facebook or phone Iain 07483829675.

Hot smoked salmon - There are a number of sources for this local delicacy on Skye. In Geary the fresh fish van calls here Thurs 1300-1400pm. They also provide a wide range of fresh local fish.

Just Hooked
An excellent source of fresh local seafood. Find them on the Portree Pier in the summer or at their shop til 3pm. (2nd turning on the left after the Co-Op) in Portree (01478 612 288).

The Oyster Shed at Carbost
Has a lovely selection of shellfish. http://www.skyeoysterman.co.uk

Something sweet

Donnie’s Tablet Shed, at the north end of the Geary road where you will find beautiful Scottish Tablet (Scottish fudge) as well as a number of other tasty delights! A must visit https://lochleventabletcompany.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/donniestabletshed

Sources of local food

Our local fisherman
Who has just started delivering to locals and depending upon weather would be able to deliver Lobsters, Langoustines and crab. You would get these fresh from the sea that day and are totally delicious!  If you can let us know in advance if you are interested then that would be best.

Just Hooked
An excellent source of fresh local seafood.  Find them on the Portree Pier in the summer or at their shop til 3pm. (2nd turning on the left after the Co-Op) in Portree (01478 612 288).

The Oyster Shed at Carbost
Has a lovely selection of shellfish. ( http://www.skyeoysterman.co.uk ).

Bakeries & bread
Also in Dunvegan is Jann's Cakes - Wonderful café and tea shop specialising in handmade organic cakes and chocolates and an imaginative lunch menu.  Jann also has a roadside box in Geary where she will put cakes and other goodies for people to buy. (http://www.whatsonskye.com/cafe/janns-cakes-dunvegan/)

Wines, whisky & local beers

Breweries
There are also a couple of small, good breweries on Skye, well worth a try.

www.scottishbrewing.com/breweries/hebrides/cuillin.php
https://skyeale.com/

Distilleries

As well as the old, well known Talisker distillery on the island there are a number of new distilleries making/selling Gin and Whisky.

Try these:

• https://www.isleofskyedistillers.com

• https://www.torabhaig.com/home

Greengrocer

The Fruit and Nut Place in Dunvegan is an excellent source of fruit, vegetables and local salad leaves. Tony also has a superb selection of vegetarian and vegan food.Closed Tuesdays and Sundays.

Just a selection of restaurants available within easy reach
Please book ahead and check websites for opening

Blas, a Taste of Skye - in Dunvegan. Cafe, takeaway and breakfasts are served too. www.blas-skye.com/cafe

The Edinbane Inn – A lovely, friendly pub just off the road to Portree, with good food and live traditional music during some evenings and at weekends. Check them for details as these change. http://www.edinbaneinn.co.uk/ 01470582414

Do not confuse The Lodge, Edinbane, with the Edinbane Inn.

The Lochbay Restaurant – On Waternish next to the pier at Stein. Superb food from Michelin starred chef, Michael Smith. A lovely, small cosy restaurant with a friendly welcome. http://www.lochbay-restaurant.co.uk/). About 6km away 01470 592 235

The Dunvegan Hotel - Dunvegan: Wonderful food, Wonderful menu cooked indoors over charcoal. Restaurant and Cafe https://thedunvegan.com Fire restaurant & rooms, Cafe & Deli/Shop. Fire restaurant is usually open Tues – Sat for evening meals. Locally sourced Scottish ingredients.

The Lodge, Edinbane - A superb chef and a wonderful food experience, tasting menu - check out their website and their home distilled Gin. https://www.edinbanelodge.com/ 01470 582 217

The Stein Inn – again on Waternish, next to the sea. Lovely setting and attractive old Inn. Interesting range of good food. 01470 592 362 Check website for menu & to book. http://www.stein-inn.co.uk

The Old School Restaurant - Dunvegan. www.oldschoolrestaurant.co.uk 01470 5214213

Chimneys Restaurant - Colbost, near Dunvegan–very chic, excellent food, you will be well looked after. http://www.threechimneys.co.uk/ 01470 592 258

The Old Inn, Carbost, IV47 8SR. 01478 640205. Brilliant old pub, live music most nights and excellent food. Opposite the Talisker Distillery www.theoldinnskye.co.uk

The following are not too close-by either, but are outstanding in their own way

Scorrybreac Restaurant, 7 Bosville Terrace, Portree IV51 9D. 01478 612069 Excelent! Small and friendly restaurant with a superb tasting menu, booking ahead is essential. www.scorrybreac.com

The Old Inn, Carbost, IV47 8SR. 01478 640205. Brilliant old pub, live music most nights (check if the music has restarted) and excellent food. We love this Pub and its food but it is not close by… Opposite the Talisker Distillery www.theoldinnskye.co.uk

Chidakasha vegetarian restaurant - Red Roof Cafe - Holmisdale, Glendale IV55 8WS, brilliant reviews on Tripadviser: Chidakasha, meaning the ‘abode of peace’. https://www.chidakashaskye.co.uk 01470 511304

3 Chimneys Restaurant - Colbost, near Dunvegan– very chic! Excellent food, you will be well looked after. http://www.threechimneys.co.uk/ 01470 592 258

The Sligachan Pub, situated half way from Skye Bridge to Portree Sligachan Hotel (Seumas' Bar), Sligachan https://whatpub.com/pubs/INV/63/sligachan-hotel-seumas-bar-sligachan

Seumas' Bar (named after a special family dog that used to frequent the premises). Beers from the on-site Cuillin Micro Brewery are available. Seumas' Bar stocks over 450 Scottish single malt whiskies.

The Coffee Bothy, Broadford - Has a growing reputation for serving lovely cakes! https://www.facebook.com/thecoffeebothyskye/

Tomita Japanease Restaurant, Portree, 2 Bayfield Road, Portree IV51 9EL T. 01478 613241

The Cuillin Hills Hotel and Restaurant, beautiful views overlooking Portree harbour. 01478 61200. www.cuillinhills-hotel-skye.co.uk

Other local delights to try

See also (http://www.skye.co.uk/food-drink.php)

A local delicatessen in Portree (http://www.relishskye.co.uk/)