Cattle Creel - Argyll Bute

We had searched for a steakhouse whilst driving through and this place popped up. Beautiful decor and very friendly staff. Food was top notch and very reasonabl... read more We had searched for a steakhouse whilst driving through and this place popped up. Beautiful decor and very friendly staff. Food was top notch and very reasonable.

Being a first time visitor to the town I nearly didn 't go to Cattle Creel after looking at some of the reviews, but I thought with an excellent average rating... read more Being a first time visitor to the town I nearly didn 't go to Cattle Creel after looking at some of the reviews, but I thought with an excellent average rating I ought to at least try, and I am so gland I did. I like to travel the United Kingdom and as I do I keep a travel diary, here 's last night 's submission: We got back to the hotel a little before 5:00 pm were we had a quick wash and brush up before we headed out for our Friday night supper at Cattle Creel. Jeepers what a fantastic feed we had, and I nearly didn’t go, although they had a 4.5 TripAdvisor rating, a few recent reviews weren’t that good. But I am so glad I gave it a go, as the food, the staff and the atmosphere was brilliant. To start we had some sourdough bread and oil/balsamic vinegar. For the main, as it was tapas Friday we had a fish medley of monkfish cheeks, langoustines and octopus, all of which were lightly battered. We also had a hand dived scallop with slow braised beef and a delicious squash roe puree. Next up we had a fillet steak with a brandy peppercorn sauce and a portion of 36 hours braised ox cheek, with silky mash, red wine jus crispy onions, oh and I ordered a side of chips. What delicious food it was, it was an utter delight, and we were stuffed. I was so stuffed that I declined a dessert and I had an After Eight cocktail instead, it was like velvet on my tongue . Sadly I live 150 miles to the north, in Inverness, or this would be my local restaurant, the dining experience really is that good!

Clearly profit usurps customer dining experience. £12 for two and a half (who does this? small scallops, accompanied by brick hard, trivial pursuit pie sized, b... read more Clearly profit usurps customer dining experience. £12 for two and a half (who does this? small scallops, accompanied by brick hard, trivial pursuit pie sized, black pudding. Cullen skink which was stacked with cream and potatoes, yet light in seafood. £34 for a couple of small plates and a small wine. I don’t mind paying, but I hate being ripped off.

The seafood at the restaurant was tasty, and the ambiance of the room was pleasant. However, I was slightly let down by the fact that the restaurant was not sit... read more The seafood at the restaurant was tasty, and the ambiance of the room was pleasant. However, I was slightly let down by the fact that the restaurant was not situated directly on the loch as it appeared on the website, but rather across the street.

Simply the Best Sunday Lunch! It was absolutely awesome. I have to say the standard of Cattle and Creel is of the highest quality as is the service from George... read more Simply the Best Sunday Lunch! It was absolutely awesome. I have to say the standard of Cattle and Creel is of the highest quality as is the service from George Iona and the team they have in place. The Chef is a wonder and continues to turn out consistently high quality food with presentation to match! Superb in every way- a great experience from start to finish! Thank you all !!!