Had a fabulous lunch. I hear dinner is great here too. Seafood chowder was amazing!! Had small…read moreportion but it was large enough and filling. The club sandwich came with fresh perfectly baked bread, crusty outside soft inside. The meats and cheese selection was lovely too! Very friendly staff. Our waitress Deborah was very kind and cheerful.

Found this place almost by accident. I am so happy we did. Stopped for a light lunch and had…read morethe most wonderful mushroom soup with fantastic fresh bread accompaniments. I would love to come back and try their dinner menu. Very small and quaint with very friendly staff and near several distillaries.

There wasn't much I wanted to do in Inverness, but dining here was on my list. I emailed in advance…read moreto secure a reservation. It's a good thing that I did as there was a sign outside that let other diners know it was fully booked. The restaurant sits across the river. The interior is cozy and we got a table tucked in the corner. We started with oysters. They were big and delicious. As a main, I had the mussels- mariniere style. It was a generous portion, but I still had room for dessert. We went with the P.X. pot, which is similar to tiramisu. It was cutely decorated with a crab on top and not too sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here!

This restaurant has excellent food and beverages. The restaurant is small and cozy. Our service was…read moreexcellent including meeting the owner/chef who was hilarious and engaging. This was the best dinner experience of our trip.

We had a reservation at Rocpool on the evening of our wedding anniversary and our first night in…read moreInverness in the middle of our 12 night Scotland adventure. The place was packed when we arrived for our early evening slot so doubling down on anyone's recommendation to make dinner reservations if you want to go to nice places in the North of Scotland. We were seated immediately. Everything about the experience was beautiful and delicious. I started with a Passionate Laddie Cocktail made with a peated whiskey and egg white. The texture reminded me of the Ramos Gin Fizz drink I had in New Orleans. It was well mixed but I didn't taste smoke from the whiskey, The tomatoes in the "Green Salad with Cherry Tomato and Parmesan" we're amazing and, truly, the star of the salad which had a generous amount of shaved parmesan on top satisfying my cheese-mongering sensibility. I had the Cornage Cheddar and Feta Cheese puffs for my main. They were fried but delicate, served over mango with cooked pear. It was quite indulgent - like dessert for dinner My wife enjoyed the prawns dish she got, and the salmon as well served with perfectly cooked asparagus and really good mashed potatoes. Everything was beautifully plated and tasted great. Inverness is not huge and there are a finite number of finer dining restaurants. We ultimately chose this one as I'm a vegetarian and they had the most abundant options to choose from (including a separate vegan menu which I didn't end up ordering from as the options on the main menu served my desires for the evening. The tiniest disappointment - It was our wedding anniversary and I had put that on the reservation (as well as emailed in advance about it) and we didn't get a "happy anniversary" or any kind of acknowledgment of it. I mean we were perfectly happy to just be with each other, but it would have been nice. :) Otherwise this is undoubtedly one of, if not the nicest restaurant in Inverness.

The food was delicious. The staff were very nice to us. They have soft jazz and other music playing…read morein the background. The tartare has some texture. The chips were fantastic. The bathroom is also interesting because it's connected with sinks in the center.

This is very over rated and the hype is not worth it. They are in a new location sharing anther…read morerestaurant. But it was touted as some great seafood and was very sub-par. The atmosphere is hot and stuffy. Service was good and friendly. The menu was good just most of the food was marginal. Was really looking forward to a special night out but this was not it.

THIS IS THE BEST MEAL I'VE HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. Located in the middle of nowhere Scotland, this…read moresmall restaurant pops up along the road and sits on top of the loch (lake). They pull in fresh seafood constantly and you can tell. They have a set menu, as well as daily specials, but it truly doesn't matter what you order. We tried everyone's dish at our table and they were all 10 stars across the board. The cod with pesto was incredible. It melted in your mouth and even the pesto was clearly homemade. Stunning. The oysters were huge, the lobster was buttery, and the cod with seafood ravioli was incredible. The sauces, toppings and proteins were all cooked to perfection in addition to the quality of seafood being the best in the world. Each entree is about $20, which is more than worth it for the perfection of a meal you'll receive. Be sure to book your reservation weeks in advance -- it's known that this place rocks!

My family made a reservation at The Salt Cellar for our New Years Eve dinner. The restaurant was…read morebuzzing with excitement and every table was full when we arrived for our 715 reservation, and by the time we left at 10 we were one of the last to leave. That being said, we were never rushed, everyone working was kind and talkative, and made sure to let us know it was fine to take our time and enjoy our visit. My family is the type to take time over our meals, with multiple courses with bottles and lots of talking, so it was wonderful to be embraced and welcomed. I had the lamb shank, and oh my goodness, the meat melted in my mouth! Both myself and my sister in law had the lamb and both of our meals were exquisite! Everything we ordered was delicious, the atmosphere was incredible (the arched brick roof makes the space so unique and cosy) and the staff went above and beyond. There were numerous specials to select from in addition to the regular menu. My sister was driving so did not drink, the bar were happy to whip up a mocktail for her even though they were not on the menu. I wish I had another week in Scotland so I could eat at The Salt Cellar again before I leave.

Word to the wise - get reservations in Inverness. We came our first night to the kitchen and they…read morewere fully booked so got in for a reservation on the second night. To start we went for the salmon gin cured appetizer with pickled radish and seaweed. This was a very good start to the meal and had really interesting flavors. I really appreciate and enjoy seeing what a chef can do with a vegetable and tonight was no different. The cabbage with potato and puréed carrot was my choice and wow was this good. The dare I say humble ingredients were elevated in a way that I felt really highlighted each vegetable. I all but licked my plate. My husband got the venison and after a dash of salt to lift the potato flavor a bit more to his taste, he also just about licked the plate clean. A few cocktails (tallisker old fashioned for him and Lost Scotsman for myself) added to the experience). Service was friendly and the view we had was looking out over the River. A really nice night all around.

We were excited to try The Kitchen based on the buzz online. The location doesn't disappoint, it…read moreoverlooks the river and looks snazzy from the outside. On the inside are three different levels, all small areas with tables tightly together. We were seated on the 2nd level so I don't know about the third level. No one dresses up, even in a more expensive restaurant, just a note. We tried a variety of items including Mushroom and onion broth, cep and hazelnut gnocchi, roasted shallots, shimeji mushrooms and green onion oil £19.95 (VG). Parmesan and truffle fries £4.50. Heritage tomato and pesto salad £4.50 (GF,VG). Tender stem broccoli, yogurt and lime dressing, toasted peanuts £4.50 (V). Soup of the day with bread and beurre noisette whipped butter £6.95 (GFA,VG). I wanted to love everything and came in to love everything. What I did love was the soup of the day (the bread was disappointing though) and the stemmed broccoli (really good). Everything else was "ok". The bartender here was fascinating to watch. She very slowly made every drink, very slowly, and put loving care into each and every one she made. I tried one after we'd noticed her attention to detail and it was excellent. :)

Outstanding food and service today, following a long drive exploring The Highlands. The restaurant…read moreand bar provided a nice, welcoming environment. The steaks were perfect, and Kayla was an exceptional waitress.

I ordered a smoke haddock soup that is a Scottish specialty. I found a piece of metal wire in it…read more The manager was nice enough to take the price off our bill. I ordered a salad to be shared according to the menu, but it was so small that there was not enough to share. My husband's steak was not worthy of the restaurant's name. My chocolate ice cream was nothing special. The ladies room had toilet paper strewn across the floor. It needed service. The waitresses gave good attention but it did not make up for the insufficiencies. When I went to past via credit card, I received a receipt that was totally blank as the machine was out of ink. This was a highly recommended place that was a great disappointment.

It's a bit of a drive to nowhere, but well worth the effort. FANTASTIC seafood meal! We had fresh…read moreseafood all over Scotland, but this was by far the best. Service was excellent, setting was bright and simple, allowing us to focus on the food, not the noise. We had oysters and razor clams to start. Both were excellent, and the razor clams were HUGE! I had the Langoustine, and my wife had the Scallops, plus a side of broccolini and potatoes. Too much food, but that's on us, and it was all wonderful. Great selection of beers and wines. Absolutely loved this place, and so glad we made the drive.

More expensive than I anticipated and for the style of restaurant it is. Our food was delicious…read morethough so no complaints there. I ordered the filet of wild halibut with peashoot and watercress risotto and it was delicious. I was quite surprised and a little disappointed by the serving size compared to the price. My husband opted for the lemon and thyme chicken. Again, the serving size left a lot to be desired. After the exchange rate, dinner was $112. I don't think I would come here again as the price isn't justified by the portion size or the ambiance. Also, the waitstaff were just standing around watching everyone eat which was strange.

The Geographer is one of the top-rated eateries in Fort William for good reason. I do think that…read morethe other reviews led me to believe it was more of a fine dining establishment than it is--it's just that the food is so darn good. We were lucky enough to be there when the cauliflower and garlic soup was the soup of the day. I could have eaten only that for the rest of our time in Fort William and been thrilled. However, I also enjoyed the fish and chips, which were as fresh and scrumptious as promised. This is also a great place to enjoy local beers/spirits. I adored the delightfully quirky nautical decor, and the servers were thoughtful and efficient despite a huge influx of diners after we arrived. Definitely book ahead or arrive ahead of the rush if you want a seat.

A welcome sight on our first night arriving in Fort William. Luckily a table for two had *just*…read moreopened up. Our server was the sweetest, friendliest, attentive-but-not-hovering presence! Our dinners were piping hot and everybody in the packed house seemed as happy as we were.

This was our first stop as soon as we reached Aviemore as we were starving. On a Saturday late…read moreafternoon, our group were the only customers. The decor reminded me of an old diner with Applebee's lights (for you Americans). I decided to share the Breaded Haddock (£10.95) and Haggis (£9.95) with a friend to try a bit of each. Both dishes were served with peas and chips for a hearty and filling meal. This was a pretty good balance as if I had only one entree for a full meal, I would be overwhelmed. I liked the breading on the haddock, which was crunchy and light. The haggis was a bit more gamy, but seemed much more traditional as it was served like a patty. The food was solid while the chips could be more crispy. In a small remote town, this is a local option with many fried foods.

This place is horrifically horrible. Our chips were rock solid and FREEZING, Chicken burger was meh…read morebut I ended up refusing to eat it after one bite. I really don't recomed here.