Kettletoft - Orkney Islands

Visited for lunch and a chip supper and both times the food was fantastic. Good service, friendly staff and excellent food.

The Kettletoft Hotel restaurant is most probably the only restaurant on Sanday Island. As such, you cannot expect much because there is no competition to beat. However, since we spent the day on Sanday Island and since one has to eat from time to time, in we went. The restaurant has windows overlooking the sea and the local fishing harbour. The staff was friendly, the menu offered enough options and the food was freashly prepared and tasty. We started off with breaded mushrooms and stuffed peppers (Orkney version of Jalapeno Poppers....... which were very good. For mains we took the Thai Green Curry Chicken, the Chicken Tika Massala and the Chili Con Carne.....Interesting Thai, Indian and Mexican combination, and all on an end-of-the-world island in Orkney.......Everything was nice and tasty, especially when downed with some nice Guinness and Scapa Ale. Apparently the Kettletoft Hotel makes an effort even without local competition, which is commendable. Nice Place!! Nice Food!!

We were the ONLY people to be served in the 'Tangles Cafe '...ironically named! After someone noticed we were there...it was a further 5-10 mins. before we were served It was another 5-10mins. before the cold drink was brought out...another 5-10mins before the coffee arrived. A further 5-10mins before the first sandwiches appeared...and yet another 5-10mins before the 2nd light-meal finally made it to the table. Service was pleasant enough...but really...it 's not 'rocket-science ' is it...to serve a couple of people in reasonable time, when there are no other orders to be taken? Did not feel welcome...will not return...and cannot recommend.

Friendly staff as always food arrived promptly and tasted great terrific views over the bay which the public bar overlooks

Visited for lunch in June 2018 fish and chips were excellent, piping hot and a generous portion, and the beer (real ale from Orkney's Swannay brewery) was also very tasty, and well kept. Service was prompt and friendly, and there was a fine view out into the harbour. Would definitely recommend.