The Cabin Restaurant and Takeaway
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Quick info
About The Cabin Restaurant and Takeaway
On Davies Brae in Mallaig, The Cabin Restaurant and Takeaway is a seafood restaurant with just 28 seats, run by a sole trader. Dogs are welcome inside, so people can dine with their pets. The kitchen works with local meat, fish and shellfish. Mussels come in a large portion, including a version in a garlic and white wine sauce. The menu also lists fish and chips and cullen skink. Other seafood includes calamari, langoustine and monkfish, and there is a fish wrap made with breaded haddock. The restaurant serves no alcohol, but guests can bring their own.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention garlic mussels, fish and chips, breaded haddock wrap and cullen skink.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention garlic mussels, fish and chips, breaded haddock wrap and cullen skink.
Customer Review Summary
Mussels are the clear draw, praised for their garlic and white wine sauce and described by one diner as the best they have ever had, with huge portions. Fish and chips, the breaded haddock wrap, calamari, langoustine, scampi and monkfish come up close behind, along with callin skink, loaded haggis fries and a vegetable soup. Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as fresh and fast, even when the small room is busy, and several mention friendly, funny servers and a welcoming welcome for dogs. Bringing your own drink is noted by two reviewers, since no alcohol is served. The complaints are specific. One diner found the chips woefully underdone and nearly cold, discovered only after walking back to the car in heavy rain, and another found the mussels a bit too salty and felt the place was more takeaway than restaurant, with tea served with portion milk. One reviewer ordered a plant based burger and another praised the soup, and one says the meal gave pricier seafood restaurants a run for their money.
Customer Review Summary
Mussels are the clear draw, praised for their garlic and white wine sauce and described by one diner as the best they have ever had, with huge portions. Fish and chips, the breaded haddock wrap, calamari, langoustine, scampi and monkfish come up close behind, along with callin skink, loaded haggis fries and a vegetable soup. Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as fresh and fast, even when the small room is busy, and several mention friendly, funny servers and a welcoming welcome for dogs. Bringing your own drink is noted by two reviewers, since no alcohol is served. The complaints are specific. One diner found the chips woefully underdone and nearly cold, discovered only after walking back to the car in heavy rain, and another found the mussels a bit too salty and felt the place was more takeaway than restaurant, with tea served with portion milk. One reviewer ordered a plant based burger and another praised the soup, and one says the meal gave pricier seafood restaurants a run for their money.
Featured reviews
- Sofía Vigna Ripoll
“Really nice and cozy restaurant. We had fish and chips and the mussels that were original y cooked. We absolutly loved it!”
- Robert Garber
“Fish was fantastic and crispy, but the chips were woefully underdone. Terribly underdone. Practically cold. Literally ice chips. I only discovered this after I walked a half a mile back to my parking spot. In the rain. In the heavy rain.”
- Caleb Zimmerman
“Really great food. It came out fast and fresh. My partner rely enjoyed "mom's vegetable soup". The service was also top notch. Our server was so friendly and down to earth. Definitely recommend you stop here for a bite to eat.”
- Priya Masuria
“Absolutely amazing food! 😋 Fresh scampi and monkfish-has plant based Burger 🍔 Jamie was absolutely brilliant-handling the floor and banter with everyone! 💯 recommend.”
- Nash
“Incredible food. Cooked to perfection and served hot and fresh. The host (I’m sorry I didn’t get your name, but the one in the maroon shirt) was amazing. Really made the experience 10x better. He was very hardworking, and made sure everyone was tended to despite how busy it was and him being alone. The food was served surprisingly fast despite how busy the joint was. Overall, just an incredible experience and a joyful time. Thank you, and I’ll definitely revisit if I get an opportunity.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“I am a Sole trader in the heart of mallaig, The Cabin is a small eatery holding 28 customers. I specialise in local produce, meat, fish, shellfish , offering amazing food at competitive prices. Friendly staff, we even welcome your four legged friends. We offer great food, great atmosphere and great hospitality.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Cozy
- Curbside pickup
- Coffee
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offerings· 3
- Free water refills
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 3
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating