The Breakwater

The Breakwater

⭐ 4.7/5 (306 reviews) Casual Dining

📍 Barr a' Yard, Port of Ness, Isle of Lewis 0XA, Na H Eileanan Siar

Restaurant Information

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7/5.0 • 306 reviews
📍 Address
Barr a' Yard, Port of Ness
Isle of Lewis 0XA, Na H Eileanan Siar HS2
📞 Phone
🌐 Website
🍽️ Category
Casual Dining

⏰ Opening Hours

SundayClosedMonday10:30 am–3:30 pm
Tuesday10:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday10:30 am–6 pm
Thursday10:30 am–8 pm
Friday10:30 am–8 pm
Saturday10:30 am–8 pm

ℹ️ About This Restaurant

The Breakwater is a cozy and casual vegan haven nestled on the picturesque Isle of Lewis. With its warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly staff, this restaurant offers a delightful dining experience that feels like a home away from home. The interior is dotted with comfortable seating and natural accents, creating a space that's perfect for solo diners, families, and groups alike.

Renowned for its exceptional vegan and vegetarian dishes, The Breakwater showcases a menu that caters to a wide range of palates. From hearty main courses to indulgent desserts, every dish is crafted with care and attention to detail. The restaurant also boasts a great selection of beers, cocktails, and an impressive tea and coffee menu, making it a go-to spot for any time of day.

Features & Amenities

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park Has wheelchair-accessible entrance Has wheelchair-accessible seating Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating Offers takeaway Serves dine-in No delivery
Highlights
Has great beer selection Serves great coffee Serves great dessert Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch Popular for dinner Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol Serves beer Serves cocktails Serves coffee Has free water refills Serves healthy options Quick bite Serves small plates Serves spirits Serves vegan dishes Serves vegetarian dishes Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch Serves lunch Serves dinner Serves dessert Has seating Has table service
Amenities
Has bar on site Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Good for groups Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards Accepts debit cards Accepts NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs available Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Plenty of parking

💬 Customer Reviews

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"The view is amazing from this cafe, the staff were helpful and accommodating even though it was a very busy day. The toa..."

— Customer #1
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"Lovely location, helpful staff. When we visited they were 3 members of staff down,which for a small establishment was ch..."

— Customer #2
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"Sweeping views of the harbor. The sticky toffee pudding was moist and fluffy. The ice cream was good too. The lemon and ..."

— Customer #3