Owners Michael and Laurence Smith have not given a specific reason for the closure, saying only that they feel it is the right time and are looking forward “to beginning new chapters in our personal and professional lives”.
Launched in 2016, Loch Bay was awarded a Michelin star the following year, around 18 months after opening.
Located in the village of Stein on the Waternish Peninsula in the north-west of Skye, the six-table restaurant is focused exclusively on seafood sourced from the island’s surrounding waters.
Its £160-per-person Skye Fruits de Mer tasting menu includes crispy oat-battered oyster; twice-dived Sconser scallops with asparagus and Loch Bay crab; and cod with summer truffle and brassicas.
“After 10 wonderful years we have made the decision to close Loch Bay,” the Smiths said.
“When we opened Loch Bay in 2016, we wanted to create a restaurant that reflected our passion for hospitality and gave the warmest of welcomes to guests visiting from all over the world.
“Since then, the success of our restaurant has been a result of the combined assistance from our incredible team of staff, suppliers and the local community. We would like to give thanks and appreciation to everyone who has aided and supported the business.
“We have always hoped to end in the most positive way and feel this is the right time for us to do so.”
Loch Bay’s final service will take place on 31 October, coinciding with the end of its 2026 season.