THAI CAFÉ, 27 Church Street, Stornoway, 01851 701811 For a taste of the Orient in Lewis, check out this excellent place. Serves tasty food at very reasonable prices. Among the many delicacies on offer is a wonderful Thai-style salmon dish. Bring your own bottle.
THE BONAVENTURE, Uig, Lewis,
www.bonaventurelewis.co.ukAlmost at the end of the road at Aird Uig on the Atlantic coast, this place offers a first-class dining experience. Not the cheapest, but if you
make the effort to get here you will be rewarded with a memorable meal in a memorable location. If you’ve come this far you may as well take advantage of their B&B rates and stay the night.
SULAIR RESTAURANT
www.sulair.co.uk A recent addition to the dining scene in Lewis. Sulair is located in Ness on the north-west tip of Lewis. It offers fine dining, local ingredients and great views. It was set up by a Lewis man who originally trained in the Army Catering Corps, then worked in top restaurants throughout the UK before returning to Lewis. Comes well recommended.
THE ARTS CENTRE, Stornoway
www.lanntair.com If you want to enjoy a nicely presented quick snack at reasonable prices, then An Lanntair, the arts centre in Stornoway, is the place for you. The café/restaurant is on the first floor and, in addition to good food, offers great views out over the harbour. Ideal place to relax before or after enjoying whatever exhibition is on.
DIGBY CHICK, 5 Bank Street, Stornoway, 01851 700026 Popular with locals, which indicates its quality. Serves good-quality local seafood, fish and meat dishes. Can be busy in the summer, so best to pre-book.
CHARLES MACLEOD, Stornoway
www.charlesmacleod.co.uk Macleod’s black puddings are savoured far and wide. Famous chefs, as well as “ordinary folk”, enjoy them. Comments from many satisfied customers can be found on their website. One taste and you will be addicted for life.
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