The Seafood Shack
Ullapool's top-rated open-air seafood shack, where two founders serve up fried haddock rolls and garlic-thyme butter langoustines made from local boat catches.
Founded in 2016 by longtime friends Kirsty and Fenella, the shack was set up to keep more of the local boats' catch in Ullapool, rather than sending most of it away. The little wooden hut sits on West Argyle Street, about a five-minute walk from the ferry terminal, and offers outdoor seating only. Its signature is the crispy battered haddock roll, served with salad and lemon mayonnaise. Other favourites include garlic and thyme butter langoustines and a seafood platter, with the menu changing according to the day's catch. Ranked No. 1 in Ullapool on TripAdvisor, and rated "outstanding" for food by Harden's. Queues form at peak times around lunch and dinner, and popular dishes sell out, so arrive early.
Opening hours
Roughly March–October, lunch to early evening; hours adjust to catch and weather
Nearby sights
- Ullapool Museum
- Ullapool Harbour & Village
- Ben More Coigach
- An Teallach
- Stac Pollaidh
- Knockan Crag
- Corrieshalloch Gorge
- Achiltibuie