Hamnavoe - Orkney

Lovely place with great food but sadly closed for the whole season. Hopefully it will reopen in read more Lovely place with great food but sadly closed for the whole season. Hopefully it will reopen in

Just have just eaten some community soup gifted to us it was very nice as one would expect from the Hamnavoe Restaurant well done read more Just have just eaten some community soup gifted to us it was very nice as one would expect from the Hamnavoe Restaurant well done

After really nice starters (chowder and local fried fishballs) we tried some fish, which was better than average, but not as good as starters. The service was e... read more After really nice starters (chowder and local fried fishballs) we tried some fish, which was better than average, but not as good as starters. The service was excellent. This restaurant could however do much more, if it relocated into some bigger space with A/C the air was very heavy at the end of the evening.

An absolutely stunning restaurant showcasing Orcadian cuisine at its best. Between hand-dived scallops, freshly caught pan-fried cod, and Orkney lobster dishes,... read more An absolutely stunning restaurant showcasing Orcadian cuisine at its best. Between hand-dived scallops, freshly caught pan-fried cod, and Orkney lobster dishes, the chefs showcased the incredible breadth and quality of their local environs with utter perfection. Each dish was better than the last and served with an exquisite attention to detail. Sauces and sides weren't just thrown onto the plate to add a splash of colour or different texture but used to illuminate and enhance the Orkney fish dishes at the heart of each course. A spectacular and resounding success of a meal. Despite the restaurant's relatively humble environs it's clear that the chefs are true masters of their craft. This place is not to be missed for foodies.

If you have one special night out in your time in the Orkney's, pick the Hamnavoe. Just brilliant. I had an early sitting, but was not rushed in the slightest.... read more If you have one special night out in your time in the Orkney's, pick the Hamnavoe. Just brilliant. I had an early sitting, but was not rushed in the slightest. To start, I had the vegetable tempura, with pickled cucumber and chilli and an excellent For main, I considered the scallops, but opted for the lobster. What a good decision (though I'm sure the scallops were also great). Lobster was served with noodles and incredibly delicious mushrooms. Zomg. Also had the green bean side excellent, and perfectly cooked. For dessert I had the chocolate tart which was astonishingly good particularly the shell, crispy and sweet. Richness nicely offset with creme fraiche. Lovely service, great atmosphere, just 10/10.