Explore Dunvegan

Lochbay, Waternish (15 min drive)

Owned by Chef Micheal Smith. Unpretentious spot for local seafood such as hand-dived scallops, run by a husband-and-wife team this cosy island restaurant is only a 15minute drive from Dunvegan.

Loch Bay., 1 MacLeods Terrace. Stein.  Isle of Skye / Tel: (44) 1470592235

The Loch Bay restaurant is open Tuesday through to Saturday evening.

Bookings via their online booking system: https://www.lochbay-restaurant.co.uk/booking/

Stein Inn (15 min drive) circa 1790

Family run Pub c/o Charlie and her 2 Children assisting front of house. A wonderful location indeed.

All welcome at ‘The Oldest Inn on Isle of Skye’. All welcome including your dog and children. The Stein Inn offers a lunch service 12noon to 2pm and an evening service 5pm - 9pm. The area of Waternish is a wonderful peninsula to explore offering many walks, farm tour with coffee & cake inadditon to the The Skye Skyns shop and Yurt Cafe. Booking The Stein Inn is absolutely essential to avoid disappointment. Best use their reservation system to book your dining needs : https://thesteininn.co.uk/

Edinbane Lodge (10 min drive) Michelin 2023

Highland hospitality on the menu for more than 475 years at Edinbane. A historical lodging house located between Dunvegan and Portree. Chef: Calum Montgomery is a talented young chef worth watching. The Tasting Menu at Edinbane Lodge with or without the wine pairing is definitely one to book. The restaurant is open Wednesday through to Sunday April to October / Wednesday through to Saturday November to March.

Booking a table see: https://www.edinbanelodge.com/restaurant

All produce sourced by our local restaurants near Dunvegan and our local accommodation providers, cafes and visitors centres is locally sourced for all in the area. Our suppliers are friends, colleagues from the Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands. We are truly blessed indeed.

Edinbane Inn (10 min drive)

Contemporary & Cosy Pub offering food, craft beers with live music from time to time so what’s not to love. Food without fuss: FOOD: Mon – Sat: 5.00pm till 8.30pm / Sun: 12-2pm & 5.30pm till 8.30pm
BAR: 6PM – 11PM Friday & Saturday / 11PM -11PM Sunday

Check out their website :- always plan ahead

The Dunvegan (10min walk)

‘‘BBQ Heaven’’ as the kitchens of The Dunvegan have a bespoke BBQ range with many flames and shelf heights. Fusion between Scottish and (family influenced) South American / Argentinian Scottish cuisine. Truly honest produce. The Dunvegan is a Deli, Cafe during the day 7 days a week and a restaurant in the evening; 5days closed Sundays and Mondays. Family owned and run by local family. On their croft (small holding) all vegetables’ and greens are being grown so when we say local we truly mean local. During the day popping in for coffee, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea is a must. Dining in the evening must be booked

Check opening hours, book and plan ahead : for opening hours and reservations just click here

The Three Chimney Restaurants (10 min drive)

The 3 Chimneys is one of those restaurants that all our guest’s book or plan on booking prior to their arrival of course. We can highly recommend the ‘Kitchen Table’ as not only will you enjoy the very best but seeing a finely tuned kitchen in operation is quite something: true team work and team spirit.

Dine at The Three Chimneys: Lunch or Dinner just book : https://threechimneys.co.uk/eat

This Winter the team at the Three Chimneys teamed up with Talisker Whisky to provide a unique experience at lunchtimes : https://threechimneys.co.uk/eat/the-three-chimneys-at-talisker so do check this out. A tapas luncheon at Talisker Distillery, Carbost on the shores of Loch Harport

Check out our blog posts on Dining Out: https://www.skyelodge.co.uk/blog/dining-out-in-dunvegan

Old School Restaurant (2 min walk)

Family owned for 2 generations now: Maryann and Hugh Mackenzie initially and now their son John who runs The Old School with a loyal and dictated team of locals from the area. Enjoy a pre dinner drink by the fire before taking to your table. The Old School is a popular family restaurant; a must for all visiting in addition to us Locals. If you failed to plan and book ahead at least you can partake c/o their takeout menu.

https://www.oldschoolrestaurant.co.uk/

Be aware the Old School is closed Wednesday and Thursday every week 

The Bistro @ The Atholl. (2 min Walk)

Family owned and run establish offering evening meals 7days a week. The Bistro menu provides for all our Scottish produce. Bear in mind their Friday and Saturday menu offering is cold plates / sharing platters givng their kitchen team some time our which is mush needed. Please do book in advance.

http://www.athollhouseskye.co.uk/

https://hameonskye.com/food/ (10 min Drive)

Hame is located at Roag, Orbost by Dunvegan is very local indeed and loved by our guests for dining. Consider all possibilities and your own needs as booking ahead is essential.

https://hameonskye.com/food/