Machair Kitchen

Top choice in Outer Hebrides


The restaurant in this community centre and art gallery enjoys a stunning location, with views across the sea to the island of Taransay, and an outdoor deck that makes the most of any sunny weather. The menu includes local mussels, crab and smoked salmon, plus sandwiches, fish and chips and burgers. Open for coffee and cake from 10am to 5pm.


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