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Name: The Terrace
Address: West Highland Hotel, Mallaig, Highland, United Kingdom, PH414QZ
Telephone: 01687 462210
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.1

The Terrace

4.1

63 Reviews

£26 to £40

Scottish

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Come and experience our brand new Terrace brasserie which is situated in an elevated position boasting panoramic views of the Small Isles and the Sound of Sleat. Our chef prides himself on producing the highest quality of freshly prepared and locally sourced produce to create a memorable dining experience with friendly and professional service in a relaxed surrounding. Special diets or allergies can always be catered for on request. We offer freshly ground coffee and pastries in the morning, lunches and afternoon teas with prosecco, as well as a desirable a la carte evening menu. Finish off your evening by toasting your toes in front of the log fire with one of our 200 malts watching the spectacular West Coast sunsets. We also have an extensive selection of wines, gins, and local ale from the Isle of Skye and Orkney brewery.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Scottish, Seafood, French
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–14:30 Daily 18:00–20:30
Phone number
01687 462210
Website
http://www.westhighlandhotel.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Brian Ross
Catering
Please contact the hotel for catering inquiries and we will discuss your requirements.
Private party facilities
The Library offers a private venue for groups up to 12.

Location
West Highland Hotel, Mallaig, Highland PH414QZ
Area
Inverness
Parking Details
We have a large car park to the rear of the hotel.
Entertainment
We have coloring books to keep children amused. Live music on selected evenings. We show sporting events on TV in the bar area.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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Catwoman
Exclusive
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous panoramic views across to the islands with a sunset thrown in for good messure! Good service from friendly staff and excellent food. I would highly recommend a visit
LM
LudovicM
Inverness
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2019
overall2food2service2ambience1
The food wasn’t good (smocked salmon was fat and not tasty ) at all and prices are high. I don t recommend this restaurant.
S
Sophie19
Inverness
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 August 2019
overall3food4service3ambience5
Food and wine very good, views from terrace outstanding. Very expensive for portion size.
LM
LisaM
Inverness
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 August 2019
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food and the outlook were fantastic. The avocado sorbet was delicious. We had a late lunch come early dinner as we came into Mallaig on the afternoon train, so we were the only ones in the restaurant.
MB
MartaB
Inverness
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2019
overall1food2service1ambience4
When we arrived in Mallaig the kitchen of The Terrace was just closed (20.30). We had the possibility to choose only between 2 or 3 plates. Very expensive place.
RH
RahulH
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2019
overall2food3service1ambience3
Average overpriced food, really poor service. The only great thing are the views but there are so many better options in Mallaig.
DB
DavidB
Inverness
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 August 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
Great location with good views out to sea and the isles of Skye and Rum. Menu choice limited to seafood dishes. Waiter got order wrong, then no bread with second soup and felt we were overcharged for soups as a starter whereas one was with a sandwich and should have been cheaper.
S
Stefan
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 19 August 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
Restaurant with good view to the Isle of Skye, Eigg und Rum. The menu is small, but every taste will find something. The service is young and inexperienced. Therefore sometimes not professional. The food has good standard, some meals are a surprise by taste.
SR
SuzyR
Atlanta
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stayed at the West Highlands Hotel and book dinner for convenience. What a great treat. We had the seafood platter for 2 and it was fantastic! The seafood was of course fresh but it could not have been prepared better. Highly recommend!
EM
EvelynM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 August 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was beautiful - excellent presentation and wonderful flavouring. The restaurant itself was just lovely in a great location with stunning views. Staff were very friendly and efficient - I’d recommend any one visiting Mallaig and looking for the perfect spot with delicious food to stop off here .
RH
RebeccaH
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 July 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Stunning food and views. We ate an early dinner here between trips on the Jacobite train. It allowed plenty of time to eat the delicious seafood and enjoy the stunning views before returning to the station to catch the return train. Thank you for a lovely experience.
CL
ColinL
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 22 June 2019
overall1food1service1ambience2
A very disappointing evening. The Terrace did not meet our exceptions which were based on the on-line advertisements indicating an up-market dining experience. The menus are presented as photocopied A4 sheets on clipboards which have been well used, the menu is not as extensive as the adverts suggest, the napkins are paper, the waiters were not fully versed/trained. My meal of Cod was a relatively small portion for the price and the cod was tasteless. I opted for a Scottish dessert of Cranachan which should be served with fresh raspberries, ice cream, cream and toasted oats all served in a sundae glass. What was served was nothing like it! My wife's meal was mediocre, with what tasted like second day sponge for a sticky toffee pudding. On presentation of our £62 bill for two courses plus a drink each, I informed the maitre-de of our feelings. His reply was "I'll tell the chef...that's what we always serve for Cranachan". Not good enough! Try Google chef!
MB
MandyB
Inverness
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 June 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was amazing, excellent value for money. Staff were lovely. The views are amazing
TM
TheresaM
Inverness
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 June 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
I had a lovely view of the Small Isles from my table. The staff were attentive and polite. The food was very good. The only little issue I had was that the bottom of the brownie was hard as if warmed in a microwave for too long. My starter and main course were excellent. I enjoyed my meal and would recommend this restaurant.
BG
BeataG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Found this restaurant through Trip Advisor and we were very happy with everything about it. Arrived on the morning Jacobite Steam train, and while everyone else on the train sought lunch near the station, we made the short walk up the hill to The Terrace. The food was delicious and the views wonderful. A perfect respite before taking the train back to Ft. William. Highly recommend!
AW
AnthonyW
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 May 2019
overall2food2service2ambience3
Good hotel experience marred by poor restaurant delivery. Some key items off menu by 7pm. We each ordered a main course. Staff delivered a starter with some similarity of name but very different ingredients to my wife. We sent this back, pointing out we ordered two mains. Two dishes were then delivered, one of which was the same (wrong) starter! The waiting staff had no idea of what the dishes should look like. We sent the second wrong one back, and an approximately correct main appeared though missing at least one key named ingredient...And then both mains were distinctly average. We did not follow on with a dessert! We spoke very gently to the man in charge as we left, who was apologetic but offered no compensation, was only partially aware of the catalogue of errors, and had made no attempt to remedy the unfolding disaster in flight. Could not honestly recommend food or service - which is a shame given the investment in new terrace etc.
H
Helens
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 15 May 2019
overall2food2service3ambience3
Several dishes not available on the night ... menu online shows scallops, prawns and lobster..these not available on present menu. Really just upmarket fish and chip shop
IC
IdaC
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place to have a good meal. A jaw breaking view and cozy ambiance combined. The service was very good
E
Ellielong
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The location was perfect, just a brief walk above the train terminal. The view of the water was just what we were looking for . The food was good and the portions exceeded our expectations! We would definitely recommend eating here, especially between the train ride to and fro ft William !
MR
MarilynR
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2019
overall2food2service4ambience2
We found food at The Terrace Restaurant quite average really. I asked for a Prawn Cocktail starter, but there were no prawns. I opted for the (recommended) langoustines which were ok but served with an oily dip. For mains, we both had the scallop dish which is also served as a starter. The scallops were served on a large plate with tiny florets of roasted cauliflower, a sauce and large chunks of black pudding. I'm not exaggerating here - the black pudding dominated the look and taste of the dish. And I suppose we should have asked beforehand, but there were no potatoes, rice or similar. We had to ask for more bread to eat with it. At £25 for the dish, we felt it lacked imagination and were quite disappointed. We couldn't fault the service, and the wine was good and reasonably priced.
SS
SandS
Glasgow
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2019
overall4food4service3ambience3
Nice food and fabulous view. Service was rather slow.
SW
SusannaW
Inverness
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 October 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
A nice dinner with a stunning view! Staff was very friendly and food was delicious, only too much so we were unfortunately not able to finish it all.
PF
PaulF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoy simple food without a lot of extraneous ingredients or adulterations. This meal was such and was well-prepared and presented. Excellent staff.
DM
DavidM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great view over the sea near to the ferry port, The Terrace is at the top of as number of steps but if arriving by car would be easier. The staff were good and the food was good and not over-priced.
ME
MiguelE
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 September 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic marinated prawn tails (i.e. small langoustines). Perfect place to enjoy local seafood.
SC
StuartC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 August 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was on the Fort Willian to Mallaig train service so was looking for nice place to eat, good food and prompt service. Restaurant performed on all, and the waiters were very attentive.
RR
RobertR
Miami - Dade
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 August 2018
overall4food4service4ambience5
Nice way to spend your time at Mallaig while riding Jacobite Steam Train. Nice view
MK
MalgorzataK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 August 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
The view is really nice and the food is outstanding. The service is professional, quick and really nice. Vegans won't find anything here, which is a bit of a shame for such a beautiful place. The prices are OK, especially for alcohol.
MP
MikeP
Surrey
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 5 August 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved all 3 courses. Sunday slow cooked roast beef was amazing. With great views
JC
JennyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 July 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
A lovely venue with a spectacular view. The scallops were phenomenal!
SP
SP86
Glasgow
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 14 July 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
A lovely place to visit in Mallaig. I would recommend it!
RO
ROBERTM
Aberdeen
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 July 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service ! We arrived off the Jacobite train and had limited time, host was great and served us excellent food within our time frame. View from the terrace was spectacular....
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We road the Jacobite train into Mallaig and had the short layover for dinner before heading back. We got reservations using open table for my wife’s birthday. We got a table facing the sea and the view was incredible. The wait staff were all local teens and they were awesome. Great attitude and fun to talk to. We had fish & chips, boeuf bourguignon, and a veggie tart. All the food was delicious. If we find ourselves back in Mallaig we’d definitely eat here again.
C
Charlott
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The mussels and venison was delightful and cooked with great care, and the Eton mess for dessert was a dream. But even though the food was great and the views spectacular, what really made our evening was the friendly, serviceminded and all around lovely staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Being Vegan can be a struggle when eating out, not this place though, they couldn't do enough to accommodate me. Food is beautiful and the staff are brilliant. 10/10.
RJ
RobertJ
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 April 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
A short menu, but all done very, very well. I would have liked more local seafood on the menu, since the best shellfish in the world is right on the doorstep and nobody in the area seems to be cooking it that well. Ironic, since there is clearly some serious, serious talent in the kitchen. The open kitchen has a contemporary London feel about the place actually. Presentation excellent, flavours mind blowing if sometimes a little heavy on the salt. Serving staff are knowledgeable. Wines reasonable in price and quality.
A
Anon
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 April 2018
overall4food3service3ambience4
service was OK. good location. I had the fish and chips. Fish was beautiful. Chips were old and cold. To be fair though, I said this to the waiter and they bought me very hot fresh ones out instead. I had the chocolate brownie for dessert which was lovely. thought it was a bit pricey for what it was, but overall fine.
T
Tibo
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 April 2018
overall2food2service1ambience3
So. The service was quite poor, I don't know if this was because of Easter celebrations, but only young and seemingly inexperienced servers, which made us wait for 30 minutes before someone took our order. The food was not very much to our liking, and the wait before getting it didn't improve the experience.
BM
BrianM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 March 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
All enjoyed the different foods they ordered. Well presented and no inordinate delay in the service.
J
Josser
Inverness
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 October 2017
overall4food4service5ambience5
Enjoyed the Terrace ambience, very pleasant surroundings and great view. Main course could have been a lot hotter but very tasty.

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The Terrace is rated 4.1 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.