Couldn't recommend the Clachan any more!! It was an exquisite experience from start to finish. Food…read morewas delicious and all staff provided amazing service and were so friendly. We started with a scallop appetizer and two bowls of Cullen Skink soup. The scallops were nicely played and amazing on the pallet. The soup was out of this world with smoked haddock, potato and vegetables. After or appetizers we enjoyed a chorizo and red pepper pizza and salmon and vegetables. Hands down some of the best food start to finish we had while we trekked through the entire county of Scotland. Highly recommend enjoying a meal here.

So, so, so good!! Everything about it was a pleasant surprise. We rented an AirBnB near by and our…read morehost recommended The Clachan. Sandy, our server, definitely pointed us in the right direction with what to order and he was spot on. The food was well prepared, fresh and delicious! Everyone was so friendly and the atmosphere was so warm and cozy.

Great dinner - amazing location…read more We were staying in one of the self-catering apartments of this Hotel. Location is great - just sitting at the lovely and quiet Loch Awe. The first night we were a bit tired from the drive and didn't feel like cooking, so we visited the restaurant. It's nice and bright with great views of the Loch. Service was very friendly. We had the Goat's Cheese Salad (Grilled Goat's cheese served with roasted peppers, salad leaves, soda bread and raspberry balsamic dressing) and the Haggis Bon Bons (Crispy Haggis balls set on roasted tomato and chili chutney served with salad garnish) for a starter. Both equally good, but especially the Bon Bons were a pleasant surprise, good tasting Haggis! For the mains we had the Salmon with veggies and potatoes (daily special) and the Traditional Fish & Chips (haddock served in a beer batter served with chunky chips, peas and Tartar sauce). Both fish tasted very fresh and tender. Hot and crispy chips. With that we had a bottle of White wine, a Sauvignon Blanc Panul from the Lontué Valley, Chile. Fresh, fruity and crisp. Just 18£. We really had a great dinner. Good, fresh food for very fair prices, especially given the fantastic location. If you just come for dinner without staying here, the way back on the one-way street might be a bit dark. Luckily our way home was just a few steps :)

From the owner: Currey our chefs mum's recipesread more

A cute little breakfast and lunch place in Inverary. Not many choices for breakfast in this tiny…read moretown so we were glad to find Brambles (with an S on the end). My husband got the eggs Benedict and he was pleased it had black pudding in the middle, very Scottish food of course. He did not care for the hollandaise sauce as it had a sweetness to it. I wasn't super hungry as I was saving room for our lunch at 1pm. I got two poached eggs and toast. The poached eggs were a bit runny for my liking. Overall though this is a great cafe and I like the layout. The service was very friendly. They were setting up a bunch of reserved tables for what looked like a fancy lunch. Lot of people were working there at the time and I assume prepping for a big party.

This was an excellent find while on a Rabbie's tour in the West Highlands. It sits near Inverrary…read moreCastle on Loch Fyne. The staff greeted us warmly and invited us in to their warm and cozy establishment. This is small town Scotland at its best. I was surprised at the worldliness of the Salt and Pepper Asian-style fries on the Daily Specials board. They were amazing as was my "Hybrid Toastie" - essentially a Scottish patty melt. Not that it was mundane in any sense. It was delicious! I washed these down with a Diet Irn Bru - the guilt-free version of Scotland's most popular soda. Once again - another great meal with friendly service. Nowhere close to Edinburgh, yet still with that flair of sophistication mixed with small-town civility.

This was a higher rated local pub we tried and about a 12 minute walk from our Hilton. It was…read moreearly at 5:00pm and not busy. 3 of the 4 of us ordered the fish and chips (17.95 GBP) just to try another joint. The wife ordered their "Fisherman" which is pan seared Scottish coley or pollock (for 27 GBP). The battered fish with the chips was more delicately done here and delicious. As an aside I tried several times to find a place here in Glasgow or in Edinburgh that did a "special" fish and chips, that is breaded with crumbs and not battered, but apparently no one does that healthier old school preparation anymore (and I need to inform my old work colleague who hailed from Glasgow and gave me this inside tip that it's not practiced anymore). I also had a Chieftain IPA. The side of peas were dryish and not flavorful and small portioned and not done as well and tasty as I have had in London or Perth, just saying. We also had their sticky toffee pudding with ice cream for dessert and that was good. The fries were mediocre. Server was friendly and attentive. 4 stars overall and a nice local flavor Glasgow outing.

7pm reservation, we were seated immediately. The menu is clever and there really seems to be…read moresomething for everyone. My frittata was light but full of fresh piping hot vegetables. The wine list is replete with moderately priced wines; honestly we would have been willing to pay more for a couple of even better alternatives, but I would not classify that as a complaint. Service was friendly and attentive and this restaurant is so eclectic and fun.

During our overnight stop in Inveraray, we enjoyed a great dinner at Samphire…read more I made reservations but we ended up arriving earlier and got seated right away. We came for the seafood and were not disappointed. There were just so many good choices to pick from. The smoke salmon fettuccine was creamy and good. The fish special was actually sea bream which was the first time eating it cooked instead of as sashimi. It came out whole and I butchered the deboning. The seasoning was excellent and the fish was delicate and sweet. We ended dinner by eating our very first sticky toffee pudding and enjoyed it very much. Moist pudding made of dates which we complemented by the toffee sauce and scoop of vanilla ice cream. A great finish. Service was very attentive and friendly throughout.

This is a new restaurant to Inveraray. The chef/owner uses totally fresh local produce superbly…read moreprepared. The staff are very helpful and we'll trained in their duties. It is not particularly inexpensive but not OTT. From the outside the premises are not particularly impressive. It looks quite small but this is indeed a "tardis." Inside it is quite large with ambiance. I have no interest in this business but wish them every success. Well worth a visit.

It was a dark, cold and wet November evening when we arrived here and the fine drizzle just soaked…read morethrough you. So a bowl of Haggis Broth was very welcome. Based on the Scotch Broth recipe that we all know and love, this was hearty and warming. Followed by lovely fat chips and a steak pie, and my pie had haggis in it which I love, we walked back to our lovely lodgings in the village, full and ready for a good night's sleep. This is a place very definitely to return if we ever get up that way again. Service was very friendly, and we were not the only customers on that wintery Friday night. Interesting decor and next time will try to be there when the craft shop is open

The Ben Lomond is situated in a fantastic location for those visting the Trossachs. It is an easy…read morewalk from Loch Lomond (west side) and a great stop off point if you are venturing further by car, to Arrochar, Loch Fyne, etc. There are plenty of very tasty traditional Scottish dishes, sandwiches, cakes and a selection of wines. The service here is really good; polite, helpful staff that don't intrude but do take the time to make sure you are enjoying your meal. I have visited maybe half a dozen times and have never left feeling anything other than really satisfied. Portions are quite generous. The restaurant is actually part of an old church building and little has changed inside other than the seating. This may put a few folk off, add to the appeal for others but in any case, if you are in the area you can find some reasonably priced, filling and tasty food here.

Delicious Scottish food, and if tou like Turkish or Italian foods, they have that too! We wanted…read morefish and chips and steak pie and found this restaurant, and we are glad we did.

We started heading out to Loch Lomond in the rain and decided to get off the beaten path to see…read moresome of the towns along the way. We were hungry and just from the name and branding, we decided to take a shot on the idea that anything suggesting a barn full of livestock would likely provide a filling meal. We were not disappointed. We were asked if we had a reservation, which we didn't, but we were still able to get a table near the bar area around 5:30pm without a wait. Service was very attentive and friendly, even as the room began to fill up. I went for the Steak & Ale Pie and the husband went for a T-bone style Steak. Both were cooked perfectly and just flavorful enough while leaving a little room to add more salt or pepper for our own tastes. As an American, I of course had to have ketchup with my chips, and laughed at the big red tomato bottle they brought to the table as I shamelessly doused my fried potatoes in ketchup. We didn't find a less expensive or more satisfying meal along our travels after that- but we were so full after our meal at Stables- we couldn't have even tried one if we'd found it.

Amazing food, local farmers, and made fresh. My party had the fish and chips, both regular and…read moregluten free, as well as soup and burger. All was so good. They have a dedicated gluten free fryer and are celiac certified. The tartar sauce is homemade but the fish doesn't need it. Super flavor able. Also have GF desserts.

Lots of parking. A great variety of scones and cakes including gluten free. Dog friendly! Coloring…read morein page for the kiddos and great friendly service.

We stopped by here during our Europe trip and this place has some amazing food. Delicious and…read moredelicious tasty! Ambiance is nice for the family, and service was top notch. We had fish sticks, and chilli con carne were delicious! Don't forget to try their chocolate cheesecake with vanilla ice cream!

Best fish and chips of our 2 weeks in Scotland. Beer excellent and the barmaid had the very best…read morebrogue. Sitting out gazing at the mtns and Loch Long was heavenly. I want to move to Arrochar.

This is a restaurant for people who love good food! I appreciate well prepared, carefully sourced…read moreingredients that somehow turn into magic when combined. It's a small and very popular restaurant so book in advance. You can tell the staff are invested in proving an enjoyable experience for customers. The overall vibe is caring about food and people - it's not fast food!

Cool Decor, great location Prices reflect all of that…read more Stopped in for a late lunch Enjoyed everything we had, both food and beverages