Skerries Bistro - Kirkwall

Small families bistro with an amazing location. Everything was fresh and delicious. The fish case was good enough to lick the bowl. The scallops were beautiful and perfect. The seafood plate was well made to share a great variety and enough for lunch! It's not a simple ride to come here, but it's definitely worth your time.

It was excellent! Customer service, the food was great and the prices were reasonable. The role with the fishermen was served freshly from the oven. The seafood plate was a good sampling of seafood. We loved the Rhabarb crumbs (with cream) and the Orkney Fudge cheesecakes made on site. A quiet, relaxing place for lunch on the coast.

Stopped off for coffee and cake. Both were amazing. Super helpful staff. Great hygiene and covid safe. Well worth the travel to here. Called back in a week later. Had the sea food plater which was amazing.

I've reviewed over 50 restaurants and tourist attractions in Orkney this summer and this is the only business that gets less than 4*, and as a qualified Green Badge guide I was appauled to see the lack of humanity and customer service today. The website clearly states that tours for the Tomb of the Otters start at 11am, so as a cyclist turning up at 10:45 this is reasonable so as to not miss the tour departure. I know the guide Lisa so was intrigued to see what exactly is in the Tomb. However the owner came out and asked me to leave the car park as I had cycled past the rope barrier as I was 15mins before opening. All I wanted was to stretch my legs in the car park until the tours started, but he actually stopped what he was doing in the kitchen to come out and drive a potential customer away, because they turned up early! The walks around the cliffs here are good. I've been to the bistro previously and the food was good and has decent wifi, but I certainly won't be going back or recommending this place to anyone again if the attitude of the owner is such. And looking at previous reviews it looks like his rudeness is a common occurrence.

Absolutely wonderful food, all local, really fresh. The Chowder, Scallops and Fish Plate were the best everThe environment is beautiful with magnificent views all around. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There is also the grave to visit. This is excellent