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    The Brae Loch Inn

    3.8 (146 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Joe H.

    Service was exceptional and employees very friendly. Very clean and comfortable. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could, but decided to round high because I so much like the people there + I like to help compensate for the whiners reviews about things like not getting the exact table they wanted WITHOUT reservations We made reservations and were seated promptly even though we arrived a little early, which they didn't even mention. We had the bonfire shrimp as an appetizer- very tasty. My wife asked for the recipe lol. My Kid had the BLI burger and said it was one of the best burgers he ever had. Fries tasted freshly made, no too much grease, well seasoned and good portions We had the lazy man's lobster; although we did have to cut some of the large pieces and it seemed mostly claw meat but still delicious. My Kid wanted to take the fries home that He could not eat, was given a plastic takeout container. $85 ($100 with tip) not bad for 3 people however we did not order any alcoholic beverages + my wife only prefers to drink water.

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    Carrie L.

    Brae Lock is so cozy with a nostalgic elegance especially during the holiday season. My friend and I stopped in after visiting one of the local farms. She loved the authentic Scottish establishment that has been open since 1805! We ordered wine from the bar area that was a ten minute wait or so, but did a little exploring of all the little nooks and crannies and ended up by the fireplace and Christmas tree! The aroma coming from the kitchen was mouth watering, you could smell the prime rib simmering! I wish I had ordered a to go dinner! They offer one or two night getaway packages and offer rooms with fireplaces or hot tub. Part of package is towards dinner and now includes a ghost tour!

    Shepherds pie
    Deb B.

    Had a fabulous dinner with friends while listening to the Irish sessions musicians. The food was top notch, including the.Cullin Skink soup, thick and creamy and smoking and just perfect. It was served with two large pieces of toasted bread, which was a sort of ciabatta. In fact, this soup was better than anything I've had in Scotland. I also ordered.the shepherds pie which was Delicious and full of small and tasty pieces of lamb. The gravy was dark and thick and the potatoes on top just perfect! Had I known the soup was so rich, I would've ordered a salad to go with it. So I am now stuck with a half of a shepherds pie to dig into for dinner tonight, such a problem to have. The atmosphere is simply lovely and this is a restaurant that I could imagine. My parents dining at back in the 1950s. There is a small gift shop, which is really fun to go through. Service was attentive, but not invasive, and all staff were welcoming.

    French Onion Soup
    Olivia M.

    We took a drive to the Brae Loch Inn for dinner and had a nice meal! The french onion soup was a savory start to the meal followed by the house bread board of pumpkin bread. I tried the harvest grain bowl which had quite the mix of fresh vegetables. The desserts stole the show with a yummy pistachio cake! It was a lovely meal in a cozy Scottish themed restaurant!

    Ryan M.

    Food- Appetizers were great with the exception of the haggis, wasn't my cup of tea but was excited to try something new. The lamb pops were amazing, definitely try them. Naan bread with burrata was very good too. I didn't get any pictures of the main entrees unfortunately but we got prime rib and filet. Both were exceptional! Prime rib was cooked well, great flavor and minimal fat content. Beverages- Wide selection of whiskeys and went for a neat whiskey for the Scottish experience. Ambience- This was a 5/5. The atmosphere and décor were definitely worth the experience, very cozy and dark with multiple fireplaces. Vibe was great and we will be back. Staff- Very nice and knowledgeable. Very friendly as well!

    Sticky toffee pudding
    Christina M.

    Love the food and the ambience here. It was a nice day when we went and we could've sat aside without table service, but opted to sit indoors. There was live music the night we went, and it felt just like an Irish Pub inside. Great place for a rainy, snowy, or overcast day... opt for outside on sunnier days! I ordered the Lobster Mac n cheese, which was delicious and a good portion. A bit on the pricey side but the ambience and service makes up for it. Everyone else in our party was pleased with their dish. I will definitely be back!

    Lobster Mac & Cheese
    Kate F.

    My friends celebrated their birthday at the party room and it was super fun and good vibes! There was pool table, TV and the waitress was super kind. However, all the food we ordered was nothing special.. I got the lobster mac and cheese and it didn't have any flavor. My friends got the pizza and it was bland, hamburger was ok, and the buffalo cauliflower and shrimp were good appetizers but the truffle fries were my favorite!

    My lovely WIFE and the lovely Edinburgh Rack of Lamb!
    Jesse L.

    We came to Caz for a half-honeymoon for the weekend. We were told to check out the BLI, and will forever be glad we did. The interior of the restaurant is very comfortable and of an old-wealth style. Not too loud, and I appreciated the background music being out-of the way but also tasteful (acoustic renditions of various alt-genres, such as Radiohead, U2, etc) The food was simply perfect. Rack of lamb? Try 2. I've ordered lamb before and you know when they give you like 3 small sticks and try to cover up their creative minimalism by calling them "lollipops?" Like, gaslighting you into believing you're getting a great value? I got 2 racks interlaced like my fingers over my belly post-consumption. My wife got the prime rib (only available Fridays and Saturdays) and it was - as our awesome server Michelle told us - the best ever, simply put. Terry, the maître d' of the evening came over to check on us and ensure we had a great experience after introducing himself. He laughed as my jokes which was more than I need to make me happy, and his very welcome nature was very welcome indeed upon being seated and when we were through with our meal. Seriously, I'm so enthusiastic about this place, we plan on visiting again soon with friends. Rarely do you get all three in one: great food, service, and ambiance. Absolutely out of this world.

    Fuck and chips. Light, crisp batter, truly generous portion.
    Ev L.

    Ahhhh I knew there had to be some fine dining around here somewhere. Gorgeous atmosphere. Intensely delicious food. Entrees will mostly be over $30 a pop. It is worth it. I'd come here three times a week if I could! This duck. The skin is crispy. The sauce has the perfect amount of sweetness. The meat is rich without being greasy. The Yukon Gold potatoes are a delight, and the asparagus is perfectly crispy. My companion's fish and chips were delectable as well. We will be back, whenever budget permits.

    Morgan M.

    I will start this as I always do by saying that I don't give out five stars unless I am really blown away. I have been eating here for years but have not been in a while. If you have never been here please take the time. The atmosphere alone is worth going. It feels like a real Scottish pub when your in the downstairs. I have to give a shout out to Kim our waitress who was busting her butt to take care of everything. They seemed pretty short staffed just like most places right now. She did a great job. Food was good as always. The French onion was a little lack luster but okay. The Deconstructed tuna wonton was delicious. I would go for another one of those right now. And the meat pie was huge glad we ordered one to share or I would have had to loosen my belt a notch to eat it all. So please make the stop and get some good food and enjoy the ambiance of this very cool restaurant.

    The Highlander EXCELLENT
    Olga M.

    We were in Cazenovia, NY for a wedding and had a craving for steak. We found this restaurant Scottish theme in a historic building. The food and service was excellent with live music!! This restaurant was so good we had to go back before heading back to California. They even have dinner with spirits night during Halloween. A must try!!

    Roasted brussel sprouts
    Lynn W.

    We feel so lucky to have attended the Brae Loch Inn's Halfway to Robbie Burns Night celebration last night! Visiting Cazenovia for this week, I saw the notice on the restaurant's web site and Facebook and made a reservation. The music was terrific with a two-person band, multiple bagpipers and a highland dancer! The food was very good. I enjoyed the Burns Night Supper special that included Poussin Chicken with whisky cream sauce paired with haggis, mashed potatoes ("tatties") and asparagus. The haggis was very mild, probably best suited to American tastebuds. The special came with a dessert of Strawberry Cranachan Parfait, which was tasty. They had clearly staffed up for the party. However, our waitress was struggling to keep up. She brought me the wrong dessert (I had selected the Sticky Toffee Pudding), but I didn't make a stink about it. She also forgot to bring the sauce for my partner's strip steak but finally delivered it. Overall this was a wonderful night and I am glad we were able to experience it.

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    Great service and food. Wait staff friendly and competent . Great outside deck. Prime rib outstanding

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    Great place. I really enjoy the downstairs scotch bar. The owners are wonderful people.

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