Captain's Galley - Thurso

Incredible, fresh, local seafood. Such a delight to find. I enjoyed a scallop appetizer and a crab claw special, with local beer and a berry-and-ice-cream desse... read more Incredible, fresh, local seafood. Such a delight to find. I enjoyed a scallop appetizer and a crab claw special, with local beer and a berry-and-ice-cream dessert. Attentive but not obtrusive service and I felt very comfortable eating solo.

We visited twice during our recent trip to Thurso and although the food was very good, unfortunately the service was not of the same standard. There was no frie... read more We visited twice during our recent trip to Thurso and although the food was very good, unfortunately the service was not of the same standard. There was no friendly welcome on arrival (the staff just stood and looked at us! , we were taken to our table and given the menus but no offer of drinks or water, no one asked if we had enjoyed our evening on paying the bill. Before being offered drinks, I was very abruptly told that I could not have the bread because of my nut allergy and they could cook me a gluten free roll but this would take a while. This made me feel that my allergy was a nuisance to the staff. However, the food was good, tasty and well cooked which is why we returned. The menu is fairly small and doesn’t appear to change regularly although we found there was sufficient choice. The scallops with tzatziki were delicious, a very interesting dish. We both loved the hake dish with panko breadcrumbs, leeks and cheese. Cocktails were excellent too. The restaurant is housed in a beautiful old building, we ate in the grain store which had a lovely atmosphere. This would be an excellent restaurant with the benefit of staff training.

Found this restaurant by accident, what a gem. Dont let the outside appearance put you off. Housed in an 1800s ice house storage for the fish, simple but elegan... read more Found this restaurant by accident, what a gem. Dont let the outside appearance put you off. Housed in an 1800s ice house storage for the fish, simple but elegant. The food was fresh, delicious and very well presented. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good value for money.

Delicious food, good service and a great atmosphere. The Cod Loin followed by Hake on a bed of crushed potatoes and leeks was magic. read more Delicious food, good service and a great atmosphere. The Cod Loin followed by Hake on a bed of crushed potatoes and leeks was magic.

This is literally an oasis in the wilds of northern Scotland. We were warmly welcomed by friendly and accommodating staff before sitting down in the restored ic... read more This is literally an oasis in the wilds of northern Scotland. We were warmly welcomed by friendly and accommodating staff before sitting down in the restored ice house to enjoy a superbly cooked dinner. The menu offered a selection conundrum such that we had to return the following evening! It is hardly surprising that this is a favourite haunt of Thurso locals. Highly recommended