Atmosphere                                                                                                                                                                                 We visited the restaurant on a Tuesday evening so there were plenty of spare seats. I would say it was quiet and there was not much to offer in terms of atmosphere but I have since been assured by friends and colleagues it’s a different story at weekends when it is busy and difficult to get a table on the night.

The menu was not overly complicated, with a good selection of starters, mains for fish and mains for meat dishes. Loch Fyne is predominantly a seafood restaurant so if like myself, you love seafood, then please, please give it a try.

Décor                                                                                                                                                                                            It has trendy décor, all glass panelling, chrome and pine tables and chairs and pleasingly there is plenty of space between tables.

Service                                                                                                                                                                                      The staff were very friendly and helpful without being fussy or intrusive. Our waiter Steve was knowledgeable and informative.

Food

Starters                                                                                                                                                                                   There is a selection of Kippers, Mackerel, Squid, Shrimps and Haddock Chowder for the sea lovers. In terms of variety there is not much on offer for the meat eater, although we had a large portioned Salad with Smoked Glen Fine Beef with Pancetta, Rocket and Parmesan which is well worth a try (£6.00). The beef was tender. My guest ordered Oysters on Ice with a selection of accompaniments – chilli and coriander dressing, lemon wedges, shallot vinegar and Tabasco sauce (£16). These were a tad on the small side but tasted devine. Another portion could have been good but greedy in my book or website!

Mains                                                                                                                                                                                        Loch Fyne offers an array of  fish dishes including Pan Fried Salmon, Garlic Buttered Lobster, Bream, Fish Pie, Yellowfin Tuna and Toking Prawns - all being as tasty as each other. I fancied the Poached Loch Fyne Smoked Haddock with Mash, Spinach, Pea and Wholegrain Mustard sauce (£11). The fish smoked well with lots of flavour and was wonderfully spiced with creamy mash being lapped up with the fresh spinach. My friend loves meat so ordered the Glen Fyne Prime Hiland 8oz Sirloin Steak, dry-aged for 28 days (£17). Considering we were in a fish restaurant, this was enjoyable and well cooked. 

Desserts                                                                                                                                                                                         I went for a simple chocolate ice cream and they clearly buy and serve a decent quality as my guest kept stealing mine.

Lock Fyne is worth a try, value for money and fresh! They now have a restaurant in the new Hub area in Central Milton Keynes so keep a look out for that review……. coming soon.