Had a great night at the Bothy restaurant for my daughter's graduation meal. The food, Service and…read moreambiance was excellent. Great Scottish food and drink at a good price. If your in the area and want a taste of scotland I highly recommend

Aye it's a top restaurant ££ when you're up for a celebration. Hip back alley niche in West…read moreGlasgow (where the local dole types and tiny grannies and springing university students all roam)... At the Bothy (and do get a reservation) there are good tables and bad. If you aren't up for a fishy smelling corner near the swinging bathroom door, you might request an outside table that at its best on summer nights can remind you of eating in Napa Valley or Santa Barbara. Crisp service. Interesting Euro wines. Beautiful food. Grand building from a long ago Scotland.

I was walking all over Glasgow and wanted to get a late lunch, but given how I was doing so much…read moreexploring I truly had a really hard time picking a spot. I ended up at Darcys which was nice, but quite loud, and crowded (not a reason behind the 3 stars.) I had the GINGER BEER and the PENNE ARRABIATA. The pasta was a bit overcooked, but not worth bringing up to the servers since everyone was running around. Not the best i've had, but when you're hungry... you are HUNGRY. ENJOY!

Described as a cafe bar on its website, Darcy's is a stylish yet relaxed venue suitable for a catch…read moreup over coffee, a glass of wine or a tasty meal. My mum loves it here and I can tell why. A bit more sophisticated than other cafe bars, it is also slightly pricier but you can tell that the food is of a high quality. It's varied menu offers proper main meals as well as sandwiches and burgers. I chose the club sandwich which seemed expensive at £8.95 but they didn't scrimp on the portions and I couldnt even finish it all. It was very tasty. The service was attentive despite being busy although we were given an incorrect bill and struggled find someone to point this out to which was a bit embarrassing but usually not having someone hanging over you waiting for you to pay and leave would definitely be a positive so I can't fault them for that. With it's classy but cosy decor and a strong sense of identity you don't feel like you are sitting in the middle of a shopping mall at all.

As ever, Balloch was packed for the one soiltary day that the sun shines in Scotland. Most places…read morewithin the main street were packed so we headed along to Loch Lomond shores and discovered The Kilted Skirlie. We managed to get the perfect seat out on the balcony overlooking the perfect view of Loch Lomond. Waiters were really friendly and quick to attend. Great choice of menu. We had the Heather chicken served with Rumbledethumps and fresh vegetables..... Delicious! and highly recommended. Great cocktail list too. So if your looking for the place to go on a sunny day, chill out and have a cheeky wee cocktail (or 2 or 3 or..... ;) then get yourselves down there.

Wonderful place with good food and even better views…read more Upstairs on loch Lomond shores you have a balcony for he occasional sunny day to eat outside or a choice from restaurant or bar type area to eat I was out on the bike so all alone and the bar was perfect for a solo diner Hit a negative which lost it a star.... Cash only in the bar!!!! Rage Luckily had cash but I dislike cash only businesses!! Anyway tea came in a little pot.... Enough for 1 1/4 cups of tea - not really enough but the guy working there was really nice and offered to refill ..... Star for service I had a salmon wrap with fries and it was delicious as was the side salad Star for food the venue is spotless so another star Views get a star all day long If you're about this area I recommend popping in

The Harlequin has been around for as long as I can remember visiting Largs and is arguably as…read morefamous as Nardini's, especially amongst locals. It is also held in similar acclaim and has a comforting presence and atmosphere inside. Shaped and laid out much like a roadside diner, the aging decor is charming and quaint rather than old fashioned, perhaps why it remains popular with the retired contingency of the town. While they keep their style consistently the same, the menu has had a bit of an upgrade in recent years and has for a while been inkeeping with the Glasgow panini eating culture of the West End. They have a massive variety of main courses, keeping things relatively simple but of good quality, staying on the inexpensive side of things. For the wuality of the homemade food the prices are reasonably low, and there are plenty options for health fanatics and veggies alike. What impresses me most about Harlequin is, however, their dessert selection. The apple pie is to die for, leaving you feeling satisfied and sleepy afterwards. As most good meals should! This place is almost as good as cosy Sunday dinners in with the family, which keeps me returning everytime I'm in the neighbourhood. Don't go changin' anytime soon, Harlequin!

A basic, down to earth, but clean and pleasant cafe/restaurant with a better choice of meals for…read morevegetarians than some of the other places around Largs. Good value too with plenty to eat for your money and friendly service.

Very cool setting. This place has several different rooms including bars, dining, etc. We dined…read moreat the upstairs garden and missed the opportunity to go to the rooftop because it had closed. The upstairs may look simple in some photos but it has a skylight throughout and you can view the greenery of the main dining floor below. Such a unique setting. If we had energy, we would have gone to the bars. The food included traditional Scottish eats along with modern items like tacos (which we skipped because we come from the land of great Mexican food.) Fav was the trio of traditional "spreads". One was meat, one was carrot, one was potato. You could never guess by description or photo but it was great since I was looking for traditional Irish food. It was farther from our hotel but worth the recommendation by our concierge. A bottle of rose for us was 30 pounds. Easy. Service was only okay for us. Food and atmosphere stood out.

A Hidden Gem on Ashton Lane…read more Located on the fabulous and trendy Ashton Lane, this place is anything but typical. From the moment you step in, you can tell you're in for something special. The atmosphere is gorgeous -- a bright glass ceiling, lush plants all around, and a rustic stone floor that creates the perfect mix of romantic and relaxed. It feels ideal for a date night but also welcoming for families and friends. The food here is definitely on the high-end side, and while the portions are small for the price, what you're really paying for is excellence. Every bite showcases the chefs' skill, creativity, and attention to detail. The quality and flavor are absolutely superb -- the kind of dining experience you simply won't find anywhere else. We ordered the Pigeon Breast, Bramble, Chicory, Walnut , the Tenderstem Broccoli and the Organic Arran Leaf & Herb Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette, and both dishes completely blew us away. The flavor combinations were thoughtful, unique, and perfectly balanced. This is one of those special spots worth treating yourself to at least once. Whether it's a romantic evening or a celebration with friends, it's an unforgettable dining experience on one of Glasgow's most charming lanes.

Stopped on the way from Luss to Glasgow and had a late lunch. First, service was great! Jamie, our…read moreserver, was charming, funny and very attentive. Food was great and fresh. We had a variety of dishes, including vegetarian ones. Everything was very tasty and made fresh. We really enjoyed the ambience, service and food. Highly recommend the Balloch House.

Our dinner at The Balloch House after visiting Loch Lamond was just perfect. From the comfy and…read morecozy seating area to the very broad menu with lots of yummy food to the delightful service. It was actually one of our favorite meals during our UK trip! Make sure you get the garlic flatbread to start and save some room for desert. Limited parking is available behind the restaurant and we enjoyed a nice walk along the water before we ate.

We first came here five years ago (was it really that long?) when it was still 'An Lochan'. I heard…read morea rumour that they changed the name because people kept asking them who 'An' was... are people really that thick? It's changed a lot since then - physically there seem to be more tables than I remember, and the menu is now a single-page affair of broad-spectrum Scottish fare including meat dishes, whereas before it was a multi-page seafood-only extravaganza. I still fondly remember the shared seafood platter... mmmmm. However, although the menu may have downsized, the quality is still as high as ever. I started with crab spring rolls with a chilli jam dip, which were light and very tasty, followed by a Thai-style seafood medley in coconut sauce, which managed to carry a fair degree of kick without overwhelming the delicate flavours of the fish. Delicious. Herself had scallops to start, which were really fresh and cooked to perfection, and followed this with the lemon sole with salmon mousse. I had been tempted by this, but when it arrived I was quite glad I hadn't picked it as it looked a bit too creamy for my taste. Yet it disappeared without trace so clearly was appreciated! We were both hungry enough to manage a dessert - Herself had a kiwi and mango pavlova that seemed absolutely huge; I went for an intriguing coffee jelly in brandy snap basket with caramel sauce, although I declined the clotted cream option. I wasn't sure about the coffee jelly as it was a very different taste, but maybe it would grow on me over time. Overall, a fantastic meal; good portions, superb presentation, perfectly cooked and generally scrumptious all round. Although it was pretty full when we arrived for the early evening shift, the staff were attentive and helpful at explaining everything on the menu (to my disappointment, it turned out that a 'financier' on the dessert menu had nothing to do with accountants). The chairs are sumptuous and comfortable, although some could do with replacing as the seats are getting a bit on the saggy side; luckily cushions had been provided for those that were a bit too far gone. Oh - and there's a giant pink and yellow raffia giraffe called Felicity in the gent's loo... I have no idea why, but it's quirky and I like it.

We had a fantastic time today! We loved the Cullen skink. Very soupy. The salmon with bread was…read moregood too. The chicken and chips were amazing. Juicy chicken and nice kale and chips too. Sticky toffee pudding was great too.

Morgans can be a hit or miss with many of the locals. Some people decided full stop never to go…read more(without ever having been) and others make it a weekly occurance and its not unusual to have a brithday party or some sort of celebration tucked away at the back. We have been going here for years. Since we were 16 it was our stop if one of our pals was one year older, had passed their driving test, or we just wanted to feel grown up and go out for dinner! The food is always far better than I imagine it to be! The portions are MASSIVE in here to unless you are completely famished, I would recommend giving the starter a miss and going right onto the mains. Service isn't brilliant, but then again it is a small town and it's usually young servers learning the trade, so be patient. However it is noteworthy to mention that service is always undoubtebly friendly and welcoming. So next time youu find yourself in Greenock pull up a chair in Morgans, and enjoy the biggest meal you'll ever have.

Morgan's Cafe Bar on West Blackhall Street, was our ..eh.. local…read more It has changed owners and management several times and has had more makeovers than I care to remember. It is a decent enough bar/restaurant and has all your expected beers on tap or bottle. The restaurant part has always been a little hit or miss. It does OK fares with little gusto. - Com'on - it IS Greenock - you couldn't expect too much of culinary standards, as long as it is decent. And they did 'decent food' very well. Not serving the usual food of "[blank] with chips" it did salads, fresh green, rice and el dente pasta meals. Fancy enough for Greenock I suppose. So Morgan's is OK and cheap (ish) and that is what it is.