Dining Out in Dunvegan 2024 : Best Restaurants near Skye Lodge
Dining Out in Dunvegan? Just ask us to make a reservation for you.
We are truly spoilt here in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, as our choices for dining out are as amazing as our local quality produce. Amazingly talented chefs combine all nature has to offer to thrill and tantilise us. To assist you, we have listed those restaurants to be considered and definitely booked in advance of your stay with us at Skye Lodge.
Below you’ll find:
Loch Bay, Waternish (20 min drive from Skye Lodge)
Stein Inn, Waternish (20 min drive from Skye Lodge)
Edinbane Lodge (10 min drive from Skye Lodge)
Edinbane Inn (10 min drive from Skye Lodge)
The Three Chimneys Restaurant (10 min drive from Skye Lodge)
Old School Restaurant and Bar (2 min walk from Skye Lodge)
The Dunvegan (10 min walk from Skye Lodge)
The Atholl House (5 min walk from Skye Lodge)
Taxi service is available from our premises.
Dunvegan Taxis: 07584 191 131 / https://www.dunvegantaxis.com (please plan ahead)
Loch Bay Dish
1. LOCHBAY, WATERNISH (15 MIN DRIVE FROM SKYE LODGE DUNVEGAN)
Tel: 0044 1470 592235 / Website
Loch Bay restaurant is a locally-loved contemporary Scottish restaurant with french flavours, managed and delivered by Chef & patron Micheal Smith. Micheal is from Inverness and was previously chef for 11 years at The Three Chimneys until acquiring the The Loch Bay in 2016 and achieving a Michelin Star 18 months later. Stein village is beautiful with amazing panoramas over the waternish penisula.
We all know him largely due to his TV appearances on ‘The Great British Menu’ programme with his peers. Definitely book in advance. The restaurant has 16 seats. Menu price is £140. Ideal for small groups, couples.
Opening Times: 2024 enquiries are encourage to be made early to avoid disappoint. Book your taxi same day.
Eating at The Steinn Inn
2. STEIN INN, WATERNISH (20 MIN DRIVE FROM SKYE LODGE DUNVEGAN)
Tel: 0044 1470 592362 / Website see their webpage for dining and scroll down to their RES Diary to book a table
The Stein Inn, Waternish is the Oldest Inn on The Isle of Skye and an establishment we have been as the Inn changed ownership. Family run Pub c/o Charlie and her 2 Children assisting front of house. A wonderful location indeed where all are welcome; dogs, children included.
We recommend booking in advance as simply cooked local produce is a must, so plan ahead folks.
Opening Times: Lunch served from 12pm to 2pm – Dinner served from 5pm to 9pm
Check their website or facebook page for changes as menus and opening hours may alter. Dining on Isle of Skye - we are truly spoilt.
From Edinbane Lodge
3. EDINBANE LODGE (10MIN DRIVE FROM SKYE LODGE DUNVEGAN)
Tel: 0044 1470 582217 / Website
Edinbane Lodge is award winning. This fabulous restaurant has provided hospitality on Isle of Skye since 1543!
Here’s the story: Henry VIII was marrying Catherine Parr that year, and Mary Stuart at only 9 months old was crowned Mary Queen of Scots in the central Scottish town of Stirling! Pretty amazing to think that Edinbane Lodge has been there for 476 years, welcoming travellers on the route to Dunvegan Castle.
Chef - Calum Montgomery; born on Skye and truly knows how to cook with produce from Skye! It reopened in August 2018 and was swiftly named best new restaurant. The Edinbane team is young, vibrant and totally committed to provide the very best for you winning accolades galore.
The Edinbane Lodge is open Wednesday through to Sunday April to October / Wednesday through to Saturday November to March.
Plan your dates, check availability and arrange a taxi. See website for menu and contact The Edinbane to book.
Serving at the Edinbane Inn
4. EDINBANE INN (10-15 MIN DRIVE FROM SKYE LODGE DUNVEGAN)
Tel: 0044 1470582414 / Website
A friendly, modern Inn with traditional live music three days a week in busy periods. Enjoy the very best local produce available at the Edinbane Inn. Their buildings were renovated and completed 2019, allowing you to enjoy the highland hospitality that we on Skye are very passionate about. Children and dogs are allowed at Edinbane Inn and please book in advance. Check the availability of traditional music sessions in low season.
Opening times: Open 7 Days a week - 5.30pm till 8.30pm - check Facebook for updates too.
Click here to view their evening menu and book a table
From Three Chimneys
5. THE THREE CHIMNEY RESTAURANTS (10 MIN DRIVE FROM SKYE LODGE)
Tel: 0044 1470 511258 / Website
The Three Chimneys is well known worldwide thanks to the hard work and dedication of owners Shirley & Eddie Spears - 34 years (April 2019) later they handed over the reigns to hotelier Gordon Campbell Gray Chief of The Wee Hotel Company.
Staff and all suppliers to the Three Chimneys have worked to guarantee a landmark restaurant will run this summer, serving the very best with a warm, friendly and very professional charm for the next generations thanks to its reputation and awards achieved by Shirley & Eddie Spears and chefs past and present.
The Three Chimneys is a must for all visiting Skye as supported by so many worldwide. Skye Lodge Dunvegan is located just 3.9 miles - 10 minutes from drive from The Three Chimneys. Whatever the reason for booking consider arranging a taxi service.
Opening times: tables are available from 12noon til 8pm or 8.45pm. Book ahead to make sure you get a table.
6. OLD SCHOOL RESTAURANT & BAR (2 MIN WALK FROM SKYE LODGE)
Tel: 0044 1470 521421 / Website
Just a 2 minute walk from our door at Skye Lodge! The Old School has provided great hospitality and food for well over 3 decades. Mackenzie Family owners of the Old School Restaurant Maryann and Hugh opened the restaurant in 1985. Now the next generation has renovated and maintains the hospitality and enhances our local community here in Dunvegan.
Skye Lodge Dunvegan was built by Flora Mackenzie the Head Teacher so for Douglas especially eating out is trip down memory lane as the pictures hanging inside the old school restaurant are of familiar faces loved by all. Love the interior and exterior as we see it daily from our kitchen and dining area.
The Old School is a favourite for locals and visitors alike. Essential for all to plan book ahead. The Old School is open 5 days a week closing at this time on Wednesday and Thursday. For us we occasionally order a fish & chip supper for collection on lazy days in the early evening. The take - out menu can be order from the premises and while you wait there is a cosy wee bar area and plenty of seating ourdoors.
Planning a larger gathering then Old School is a venue your could consider.
Opening Hours: Check Facebook for latest updates
THE DUNVEGAN (5 MIN WALK FROM SKYE LODGE)
Tel: 01470 521 497 / Website
A wander down the main through road of Dunvegan is rewarded by this gem waiting for you at the junction for Portree and Dunvegan Castle. Re-established or rather renovated and reopened in 2019 The Dunvegan hosts a Deli Cafe and a restaurant in addition to a fabulous environmentally-focused shop promoting the use of sustainably sourced, local ingredients.
Their restaurant: a BBQ! All is cooked over charcoal grills and wood oven using traditional Argentine cooking techniques. Cured & Smoked with their own pickles & preserves. The joy is hand baked bread, cakes & desserts.
Stop by in the day for delicious baked goods, charcuterie, raclette and traditional Scottish dishes like Cullen Skink. Enjoy a choice of evening menus and please book inadvance.
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Sunday & Monday . Check The Dunvegan website for latest updates.
