Dine at Oran na Mara
Eat in Style and Enjoy the Finest Views in the UK
With a professionally equipped kitchen at your disposal, cooking a fabulous meal to share has never been easier.
With its open plan layout, cooking and socialising at Òran na Mara is a real pleasure. Enjoy a local takeaway back at the house admiring the glorious views at the end of a long day of adventure. We can also arrange meals to be cooked for you while you’re out. Alternatively, buy your own fresh seafood and enjoy preparing it with the sea on your doorstep.
Dine out at Some of Harris’ Best Restaurants
Below, we’ve put together a list of what we consider to be the best restaurants on Harris. Do call ahead to reserve a table, especially in the summer months.
Flavour
A speciality seafood restaurant featuring Scottish, international and fusion dishes.
A pop-up restaurant with flair and originality, Flavour offers you a 6 course Hebridean fusion menu created using local produce and speciality ingredients from around the world.
Phone: 07388 366361
Website: www.flavour.scot
Open every day 19:00 – 22:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 3 miles
The Anchorage Restaurant
A popular restaurant serving local cuisine, with Scottish seafood a speciality.
This lively restaurant is situated right alongside the ferry pier, giving diners a lovely view out over the water. Fresh, ethically sourced food grown and reared locally is key to this restaurant’s success.
Phone: 01859 520225
Website: www.anchoragerestaurant.co.uk
Open Monday – Saturday 17:00 – 21:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 6.5 miles
Harris Hotel Restaurant
A warm Hebridean welcome awaits you at this well-established, family-run hotel.
Offering traditional island hospitality, superb food and a relaxing atmosphere, the Harris Hotel specialises in traditional dishes of fresh fish, shellfish, venison and lamb, served with contemporary flair.
Phone: 01859 502154
Website: www.harrishotel.com
Open Monday – Saturday 17:00 – 20:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 3 miles
Pierhouse Restaurant
Situated within Hotel Hebrides and open to non-residents, this restaurant focuses on traditional British dishes.
With a focus on local produce combined with some exceptional presentation and flavour combinations, the Pierhouse is a great choice, whatever your budget. The fresh fish specials always come highly recommended.
Phone: 01859 502364
Website: www.hotel-hebrides.com
Open daily April – September
Distance from Òran na Mara – 15 miles
Scarista House Restaurant
The team at Scarista House aim to achieve natural, skilled cooking of the ingredients most immediately available, especially the island’s fish, shellfish, lamb, beef and game. Listed in the Michelin Guide, this restaurant is one of The Times top 10 places to eat in the UK.
Phone: 01859550238
Website: www.scaristahouse.com
Open daily from 08:00 – 20:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 1 mile
Ardbuidhe Cottage Restaurant
Wholesome home cooked food from this intimate family restaurant overlooking the Bays of Harris.
The menu features local produce, from fresh fish and shellfish to lamb and mutton, all sourced from within a thirty-mile radius. Owners Lorna and Grant place a special emphasis on the quality of their sticky toffee and pear puddings!
Phone: 07740 918795
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ardbuidhe/
Open Tuesday – Saturday 18:00 – 22:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 15 miles
North Harbour Bistro
With lovely views over the water, this charming, contemporary restaurant offers a range of British and Scottish specialities. Welcoming and happy to discuss and cater to all dietary needs, the wine list is extensive too.
Phone: 01859 540218
Website: www.facebook.com/NorthHarbourBistro/
Open Open Monday – Tuesday and Thursday – Saturday 10:00 – 20:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 21 miles
An Traigh
Beetroot salad, fresh fish cakes and curried monkfish are the stars of the menu at the friendly and welcoming restaurant. Using fresh local produce, and renowned for their generous portions, make sure you try the homemade pizza.
Phone: 01859 550258
Website: https://antraigh.com
Open Open Monday-Saturday 11:00 – 17:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 3 miles
Ardhasaig House
Head chef Katie creates daily bespoke menus, using the very best seasonal ingredients. With the focus on traditional Hebridean dishes, this kitchen produces food that represents the very best of classic Scottish cuisine.
Phone: 01859 502500
Website: https://ardhasaig.co.uk
Open Open daily between 18:00 – 22:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 17 miles
Local Takeaways
Sam’s Seafood Shack
Firm favourites with returning customers include the highly recommended seafood chowder and the delicious crab mayonnaise sandwiches. But if you’re after a real treat, pick up the freshly cooked fishcakes!
Phone: 01859 520486
Website: https://www.facebook.com/samsseafoodshack/
Open Monday-Friday, 12:00 – 18:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 8 miles
Island Bites
With their popular hot sandwiches filled with spiced lamb or Cajun chicken topping the menu, you’ll find something to suit every taste. Fresh soups are served every day, along with specials like quesadilla and chilli to warm you up.
Phone: 07432 690105
Website: https://www.facebook.com/islandbitestarbert/
Open Tuesday – Friday 09:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 19:00 & Saturday 09:00 – 19:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 15 miles
Taste ‘n’ Sea
Taste ‘n’ Sea offer something for everyone, from their breaded squat lobster scampi to their delicious panko breaded haloumi burger. Add a helping of their scrumptious homemade cake and wonderful views of Loch Shiphoirt for a perfect takeaway experience.
Phone: 07444 729113
Website: https://www.facebook.com/tastensealochseaforth/
Variable opening hours, published daily on the FB page.
Distance from Òran na Mara – 26 miles
Lorna’s Larder
From some of the best fish and chips you’ll ever taste to a famously flavourful beef chilli, discover this super spot for a light lunch or indulgent evening meal. Don’t miss the scallop and black pudding pizza!
Phone: 07740 918795
Website: www.lornaslarder.net
Open Tuesday – Thursday 12:00 – 16:00 and Friday – Saturday 12:00 – 19:00
Distance from Òran na Mara – 13 miles
Discover the Spirit of Harris
Great drinks go hand in hand with great food on Harris. Venues serve a wide range of beverages from classic soft drinks through to Crofter ale and Iasgair lager from the island’s Loomshed Brewery. Also available are a wide range of ales brewed in small batches at the Isle of Harris Brewery in Borrisdale. Wines and cocktails are easy to find, with shops near Òran na Mara well stocked!
Not too far from Òran na Mara you’ll find the Anchorage serving Poacher Ale and offering views over Leverburgh. Venture further afield and enjoy a glass of wine at the Mote Bar in Tarbert.
Wines, Beers and Spirits
Visit the Isle of Harris Distillery
Innovative new breweries are emerging in the Hebrides, and nowhere is that better illustrated than at the Harris Distillery. Nestling on the shore of East Loch Tarbert, the distillery produces some of the finest whiskey in the Hebrides, in the shape of their popular Hearaich single malt.
If you’re a lover of fine spirits, this is a wonderful place to visit for a tasting, a tour and to pick up a bottle or two to take away.
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