Skerries Bistro

Sep 30th, 2022

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.
Sep 25th, 2022

(Translated by Google) Fantastic lunch, view and friendly staff (Original) Fantastisk lunch, utsikt och trevlig personal
Sep 24th, 2022

This was a welcome stop for us on the last day of our Summer break before heading back to Castletown on the mainland. We enjoyed a very nice seafood lunch followed by excellent dessert. The views from here are fantastic, but so are most views in Orkney.
Sep 16th, 2022

Booked on the recommendation of locals and was not disappointed. At the end of a narrow road but don't let that put you off. The service was great and even my request for a change in ingredients was met with a smile and not an issue. Tablet cheesecake was delicious
Sep 10th, 2022