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The Galley Cafe & Takeaway

CafesPortree

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(1,063 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 748 513 33 16
Carnbeag, Earlish By, Portree IV51 9XL, United Kingdom
£20–30

About The Galley Cafe & Takeaway

The Galley Cafe & Takeaway is a seafood cafe in Portree on Carnbeag, serving langoustines said to be caught in the bay next to it. Homemade crab cakes sit on the menu, and crab sometimes appears on the special menu. Scallops come with black pudding. The kitchen covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with tea and coffee alongside, and cakes are available to take home. The dining area is small, and a wait for a table is common at busy times. Dogs are welcome.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.6/5
1,063 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention homemade crab cakes, scallops with black pudding, fish and chips and mussels.

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Customer Review Summary

Crab cakes and fresh seafood anchor the reviews, with the crab cakes praised repeatedly as homemade and "pure joy". Close behind are the mussels, which reviewers call excellent and served in a delicious sauce, and the scallops with black pudding. Langoustines and oysters also draw praise, along with fish and chips described as crispy and cooked perfectly. Calamari strips and the burgers get mentions too, and a few reviewers also single out the cakes. Staff are described as friendly and wonderful, and service is called fast even when the place was packed.

Featured reviews

  • Angela Aucaruri
    “Oh my goodness, the oysters and langoustines are amazing. If you love fresh seafood go here, easy no fuss, generous sizes and really well priced, our stand out meal on Skye”
  • JPDallas
    “Very busy place! Great seafood! The best on this side of the Island. Came in at 2:30pm and there was a long wait for a table. Loved the scallops with black pudding and crab cakes. They’re very nice to get us in and served.”
  • Robin & Milan Van Pelt
    “What a nice location! During our stay on Isle of Skye we ended up at The Gallery Cafe and Takeaway. We ate delicious Fish and chips. The best during our visit to Scotland! Really recommended! Friendly Staff. Totally excellent! We would love to come back again !”
  • Pope Nyum
    “While exploring the Isle of Skye, we happened upon The Galley Cafe, what a delight it was. The food was great quality and in great quantities. The langistines are to die for & they are caught in the bay next to the cafe. The Mussels were excellent as well. The Cakes were delicious, I definitely recommend taking one home for "desert" (definitely not for eating in the car on they way home). The staff were wonderful, making sure our experience was good. I would definitely recommend booking ahead if you are a larger party, there were 7 of us and it is not the biggest dining area.”
  • FriendlyFootsteps
    “Phenomenal roadside seafood fare. Great for a snack or a multi-course meal, their shellfish is superb. The mussels and fries were my favorite and the scallops were a close second. Atmosphere was clean and inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Top marks!”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed

Highlights

“Small cafe and takeaway serving breakfast, seafood lunches, dinners and tea and coffee Open Tues to Sat 12 noon to 8pm (Closed Sat 10 Oct to 19 Oct 26) **winter hours may be different** Always check fb and insta for any changes to hours”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed outside
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Vegan options
  • Alcohol
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
Dining options· 8
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Offerings· 7
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Highlights· 3
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Parking· 4
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking

Location

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