Coasters Bistro & Bar

You're sat right on the Corran Esplanade with the bay spread out in front of you—this is the view that makes Oban worth visiting. Coasters has the good sense not to mess about: straightforward bistro cooking, decent wine list, and staff who know what they're doing. It's the kind of place where you'll spot locals celebrating something, families on a Friday night, and couples who've worked out that romance doesn't require faffing about. The room itself is unpretentious, all the better for it, and they've clearly invested in getting the fundamentals right rather than chasing trends.