Starfish Restaurant

Castle St, Tarbert PA296UH
$$$ Seafood

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: Castle St, Tarbert PA296UH
  • Cross Street: Tarbert Harbour
  • Cuisine: Seafood |
  • Cost: | Moderate
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Public Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01880739267
  • Features: Catering Services,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Special Occasion, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.76 out of 5 stars based on 164 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 10, 2024
James B.
Good food and attentive service bringing this restaurant back to the high standard it enjoyed before the previous owners managed to drag it down to mediocrity

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 04, 2024
Roisin H.
First time we’ve been here, and won’t be the last time. Everything from the complimentary crabmeat arancinis (we have eaten a lot of arancinis in a lot of places, and these were great), to the delicious sweet at the end was pretty much perfect. I had the pan fried hake, and my wife had the mussels, red mullet and crayfish on spaghetti - both meals were delicious; timely, well presented and very tasty. The general atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable , and the staff that we encountered were very helpful and friendly. We suggest that booking ahead is required as the place filled up quickly.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 08, 2024
Jeremy H.
Excellent really good fod and charming staff. Whats not to like.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 07, 2024
Isabel G.
Lovely meal with great service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 25, 2024
James S.
Excellent meal scallops to start, followed by a mountain of mussels Great staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 24, 2024
Barry M.
Fantastic restaurant, food was lovely and the staff were really friendly. Would highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 21, 2024
Graeme R.
Brilliant evening, just what was needed after a tough sail up from Campbeltown the day before. The meal was excellent and the service perfect, thank you Starfish!!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2024
Graham W.
"SIMPLY THE BEST" We had the best experience, food, service and ambiance ! Two nights in a row says it all! x

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 22, 2024
Sharon d.
Had a fabulous time at the starfish restaurant. Laid back, relaxed with fantastic food and wonderful service - will definitely be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 21, 2024
Fiona H.
Lovely meal and service will book again!

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 13, 2024
Stephen P.
Fitted our needs and expectations fully

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 02, 2024
Fiona H.
Lovely food and very friendly staff who did their jobs well. We had a very enjoyable evening.

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 27, 2024
Samantha R.
We had a great meal at the Starfish. They were really accommodating for the dietary requirements of our party by offering a vegan option. They made a child's version of a meal as well. They also provides colouring pencils and paper. I'd highly recommend it.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 05, 2024
Matthew H.
Excellent from start to finish. Very friendly staff, great food and a lovely ambience.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 22, 2024
Stephen B.
All perfect thanks

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 20, 2024
Agnes W.
Just a lovely experience with delightful food and service. We’ll be back!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 14, 2024
Steve B.
Excellent food and service, we had a super evening. Only improvement would have been for the restaurant to be a couple of degrees warmer, we weren’t cold but it didn’t feel cozy. Good luck with the venture

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Sep 22, 2024
Joan M.
Really enjoyed my visit. Food was excellent, service was friendly and good ambience.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 8/10
Aug 22, 2024
Chérif K.
Es war sehr lecker qualitativ hochstehend gekocht, Bedienung ausgezeichnet. Immer gerne wieder

Overall: 9/10
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Aug 22, 2024
Peter C.
a really nice restaurant, very good menu,comfortable, excellent food ,a must if you visit tarbet, remember and book. Peter Connolly

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jun 30, 2024
Jörg K.
We‘ve not expecting that quality ! It was a pleasure to stay there for a short time enjoying what was freshly made in the kitchen.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 18, 2024
Robert D.
First time back after several years and we where really impressed.my wife was a little bit disappointed that there was a fish and chips main choice on the outside menu but it wasn’t available on the menu inside.What we did order was really very nice and the portions were substantial.Good value for money and lovely service.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 10, 2024
David B.
Please give your staff glasses of water. Seeing your waitress drinking from a litre bottle of water put us off our (excellent) food.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Jul 09, 2024
Patricia C.
Ambiance mark would have been higher had the restaurant been full but understand the day of the week and the weather had an impact.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 5/10
Jul 26, 2024
Jim M.
We booked online and were asked if it was a special occasion, we said it was a birthday. No one mentioned happy birthday to us… so why ask the question if you don’t act on the reply. we were put at a table at the back of the restaurant next to the entrance to the kitchen. The restaurant was not that busy and there were tables next to windows not taken during our visit. The food was good but we had Hake curry and this came with mussels, which my wife does not like, we checked the menu and they were not mentioned in the menu, lucky we were not allergic to shell fish. We will probably give it another try on our next visit to Tarbert as we visit there regularly.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 6/10
Jul 04, 2024
Morton H.
Good service, food quite good but pricey. Restaurant was a bit cold and could have done with more heating

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 6/10
Jun 21, 2024
Peter D.
This is a nice little restaurant that specialises in fish. The sample menu was bigger than the menu on the day we ate there. We had scallops as a main and plaice. The scallops were very well prepared. The plaice was a little dry and the accompaniments were lukewarm. This was a shame as it appeared to have sat waiting in the kitchen. Wine prices were expensive and I suppose that is the price you pay for being out in the sticks. We enjoyed the South African Chenin blanc. We enjoyed the meal but felt that at £60 per person there were faults in the delivery. Nevertheless we think this is a business we would give a second chance if we are in the area again.
Business Response:
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed both your scallops and Chenin Blanc. In regards to plaice, the accompaniment that you mention is a salad and listed as such on the menu so, naturally it will not be piping hot. Our dishes are freshly prepared and never sit on the kitchen pass for longer than a couple of minutes. We routinely carry checkbacks to ensure that once the food is served, customers are happy with it. From our records, I can see that your table has been checked, so it's a shame you haven't flagged up with the waiting staff that you were not enjoying it, as we would have happily prepared something else for you. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday. Kind regards, Starfish Team