Surf 'n' Turf

Love of good food is one of the things that Mr Owl and I have in common, and while in Oban we had to try out a few of the amazing local restaurants, in particular we were thinking of the seafood. So one evening we headed down to the Waterfront Fishouse. Admittedly from the outside, tucked away down an alley by the ferry terminal, you're not sure what to expect, but once upstairs the restaurant is beautifully decorated and has a fantastic view out across the port! If you can get a window seat then I recommend it.
We started off well, with both of us deciding to have oysters, provided freshly from the Caledonian Oyster Company. We went for a mix with 3 classic oysters with lemon and tabasco and 3 grilled with balsamic and honey pig cheeks. I still prefer the classic raw oyster with lemon and a tiny splash of tabasco but the grilled ones were also lovely, so good in fact that I forgot to take a photo until after the fact!

 

 

 

 

However our fishy resolve fell apart when it came to the main course. How could we resist a dish called the 'Black and Blue Murder Burger'?  The description from the menu is "Argyll wild venison burger on a brioche bun with cabbage slaw and topped with black pudding and melting blue murder cheese served with fishouse fries and bacon jam." We both caved in and ordered one of these.

 

 

 

They tasted amazing but were incredibly filling, meaning we were forced to share the chocolate and salted caramel tart to finish, although we did manage a Gaelic coffee too! If you are going to be in Oban then I would highly recommend this restaurant, they had a really good choice of food and it doesn't get better than watching the sun set while enjoying a great meal.