Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About Charlie's Bistro
Charlie's Bistro in Balivanich serves brunch, lunch and dinner, alongside coffee, beer and wine. The menu includes vegetarian dishes and desserts, with a children's menu available. Diners report generous portions and specials prepared to order, featuring locally sourced ingredients including fresh lobster and venison.
The bistro offers dine-in and takeaway service, with outdoor seating. It welcomes children and groups, and accepts bookings. Staff are noted for their attentiveness.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Takeaway hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Breakfast hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Brunch hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Other hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Kitchen hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Senior hours hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Lunch hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Dinner hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
What's nearby
- Connekt EV Charging Station next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this bistro's delicious food, especially the chowder, venison, and freshly caught lobster risotto, with many highlighting the generous portions and fresh, cooked-to-order specials. They also mention the friendly and welcoming staff, who provide excellent service. Guests appreciate the cozy atmosphere and reasonable prices.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (388 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- Pass
- Destination
- Isle of Benbecula
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.