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    The White House

    4.5 (40 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars, Bistros
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Orzo salad & Strawberry coconut mojito
    Sam B.

    My first night this vacation was in Inverness, and as soon as I saw photos of The White House I knew this was where I wanted to eat. The restaurant is chic with very cute vibes, and the food and drinks all sounded amazing. The strawberry coconut mojito was perfection, so much so that I finished it in seconds. The Orzo salad was surprisingly flavorful, and I savored every bite. But as full as I was after the cocktail and orzo salad, it felt like sacrilege to skip dessert on vacation - And really, who am I to resist tradition? Haha. Plus, sticky toffee pudding is made from dates, and dates are good for you, so really, I was being healthy by eating the popular Scottish dessert ;)

    Jim L.

    We really liked the decor and the staff was friendly. The food was tasty though the portions small. For the amount you get a little pricey. We picked the White House as their on line menu listed giant prawns. In the US we call these popcorn shrimp-ver small and only a half dozen or so. At on line recommendations we made reservations and were made to pay a deposit. Rather silly as we were the only diners there when we arrived.

    Cullen skink gnocchi & strawberry coconut mojito.
    Ash B.

    My husband and I were able to get a table at peak dinner time without reservations, I had the Cullen skink gnocchi and didn't have any expectations since I never had fish or skink before. Tasty dish and I was not disappointed! Staff was friendly and helpful!

    Shari W.

    Fantastic spot!! Very cool decor with impeccable service. I ordered the spiced vegetable tagine with couscous and it was amazing. I lived in Tangier for 2 years and I have not tasted an authentic Moroccan tagine like that in decades. Hug the chef for me!!! Very creative fun drinks too!!

    Affogato for dessert was lovely!
    Doll F.

    A lovely spot to have dinner in Inverness!! It's an interesting menu with a variety of options. We had the flatbread/pita starter with various dips. Honestly, it was extremely average both in flavor and presentation. The sea bass was FANTASTIC. The fish was fresh and the flavors were bright. The affogato was very good and the ginger/pear crumble was one of the best I've ever had. However, the apple pie cream was unappetizing both in flavor and appearance (unnaturally green ice cream with a fake flavor that didn't pair well with the delicious crumble). Our waitress, Chloe, was sweet, but very unaware of the menu and oblivious to the needs of our table. She definitely needs more training. Overall, I would give this place 3.5 stars, but give it 4 due to the excellence of some of the dishes we had. It could easily be 5 stars with a few tweaks.

    Heavenly pork chops
    Moon D.

    We were shopping at the Victorian market and got hungry.. we wandered into this beautiful restaurant and .... what a great find! I had the winter vegetable soup which was delicious and hearty served with crusty bread and butter! My sweetheart had the maple glazed pork chops, seriously the best pork chops I've ever tasted. Tender and juicy . Our server frasier was superb. Attentive and knowledgeable. He brought us little extras like a taste sample of a local cheese we had wondered about and a couple extra gooseberries because they were delicious and we had no idea what they were! I highly recommend this place!!

    The Hake special
    Esther D.

    Great restaurant. Service very nice, excellent food and a very nice atmosphere. It's classy enough for a date night, casual enough for dinner after shopping or sightseeing. The macaroni & cheese was tasty. The Hake special was quite nice. I love the furniture and design.

    Alexandra B.

    Happy with everything we ordered. Found the salmon risotto best. They should add more Gluten Free and Dairy free choices though.

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    Amazing food and service - can't recommend enough. went there 2 nights in a row on my trip!!

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    The Malt Room - One we agreed was a favorite

    The Malt Room

    4.9(27 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    ££

    We stopped in one night, not as part of a tour or experience, during our time in Inverness. You can…read moreget whisky and good recommendations at almost all of the venues and bars in town, but The Malt Room is supremely whisky-focused...no entertainment or food...just whisky with bartenders who are experts in what they serve. We had a Kilchoman dram which we liked, but we especially liked the ability to have a conversation with the server about what we might want and the no-pressure offer to smell the corks and make a good choice. There is quite a lot to choose from, and they offer flights as well. It's an intimate space...a few comfortable chairs, and you can stand at the bar as well. It may be a destination for whisky tourists, but plenty of locals seemed to be there as well. The address is on Church Street, but the entrance itself is off a small passageway off Church Street on the way to the food court entrance of the Victorian Market indoor mall...but there is a sign on Church Street pointing the way. If Whisky is your thing, and you don't want the liveliness and noise that comes with the nearby music bars, The Malt Room is the place to go!

    This place deserves a 6th star, but you need a love for whiskey to appreciate how amazing it is…read more What a rare treat with absolutely incredible whiskeys and knowledgeable and capable staff. It's the star of Inverness if you are on a whiskey travel, a must see

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    The Ivy Bar & Kitchen - Appetizer | Steak & Haggis Meatballs

    The Ivy Bar & Kitchen

    4.2(12 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    It's not often that my husband and I will exclaim "I LOVE this spot!", but that's exactly what we…read moredid after dining here on our first night in Inverness. Everyone we encountered was friendly and welcoming. We were shown right to a table near the windows, offered drink menus, given the daily specials (for food and cocktails). We both ordered a pint (I was stoked to find they had Belhaven on tap!), and the Haggis & Steak Meatballs to start. After a bit of deliberation, I ordered the Pan-Fried Sea Bass for my main, and my husband went with the Slow Roasted Venison Haunch. The meatballs came out first and looked different than I expected. There were three meatballs served in a bowl of a cream sauce, accompanied by two bread slices and a small side salad. I was able to taste the haggis, which was a nice surprise. The haggis flavor didn't overpower the meatball, which in turn was given a nice creamy-herby flavor from the sauce. The salad that came with it was nice and light, and served with kale chips, giving it an extra bit of crunch and flavor. My entree was phenomenal. The Asian-inspired sauce that was drizzled over the fish and noodles added a nice flair to the flavor, without taking away from the flavor of the fish (sea bass is my favorite fish, after all). I was worried that the noodles wouldn't work with the dish overall, but it did turn out very well. The noodles were perfectly cooked and paired with al dente vegetable straws. Everything had a splash of the sauce, which tied it all together. My husband also immensely enjoyed his meal. He said that the venison was perfectly cooked and that the different sauces were all delicious. To be fair, he did say that he originally thought there were too many sauces on the plate, but once it was in front of him, and he was shoveling it into his face, he understood that they all worked together. An appetizer, an entree each, and two pints of beer per person later, we decided that we had to try their sticky toffee pudding. I'm not sure why we thought it was a good idea (other than the vague recollection of a vow I made before we even left the States, saying that I would eat sticky toffee pudding at every establishment that offered it), but we were glad we ordered it. I mean, we were full up and ready to 'splode, but we were glad we ordered it. Their pudding is served in a square, with a scoop of ice cream and warm caramel. It was the perfect ending to the most fantastic meal we had on this trip. We came very close to going back on our last night in town, as well, but wanted to try something different (in reality, we would've been much better off had we come back to The Ivy, but you live and learn.) I hope others stop in to try their wonderful entrees and fun cocktails. I want this restaurant to succeed so that when we return to Inverness, we have a place to go for a great meal!

    Wife was very hangry and needed food. The Ivy Bar & Kitchen was one of the first eateries we came…read moreacross. To be honest they have "Bar" first in their name so I should have lowered my expectations but wife on the verge of snapping at me, decided to go with it. Ordered and the food took a long time to arrive. I am all for slow food but any longer and the wife would have been storming out of there. Wife ordered the Scottish Salmon Special for £17. It was well cooked but not an especially creative dish. Actually, most of the menu looked uninspired. The salmon came with mashed potatoes and a creamy sauce that had no ambition. I was a bit bored with the menu so just went with the Ivy Burger. I asked for onion rings instead of chips (fries). Unfortunately the waitress didn't quite comprehend and I got chips and onion rings. The onion rings looked outstanding but sadly the rings were cold and oily. As soon as I touched the burger I knew it was going to be mediocre. The bun, though grilled was dense and close to crumbly. The burger was room temperature and bland. Even the haggis topping didn't distinguish it. Had to ask for some ketchup for my chips, wish they had some curry sauce. There was a tiny cup of slaw which was possibly the best part of the meal, a larger portion would have helped tremendously. Overall, get drinks here but pass on the food.o

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    The Ivy Bar & Kitchen
    The Ivy Bar & Kitchen

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    MacGregors - Haddock, scotch egg, and halloumi

    MacGregors

    4.6(80 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    This is a MUST VISIT if you're in Inverness. I was lucky enough to get to chat with Bruce…read moreMacGregor, one of the owners, and listen to him play. His passion, talent, and story telling is unmatched! The roast dinner was delicious and the cocktails were so fun! They take great care with the details around the pub, giving nods to history while pushing forward progress within the re-adoption of traditional Scottish music. Come for a drink or a meal, and stay for the vibes, history, and immense talent on stage.

    Re: Delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding…read more To the Greek couple we met in Inverness, with great apologies, we suffered confusion of which delicious desserts we had at various restaurants around the city, inadvertently directing you towards a place that did not serve sticky toffee pudding. We should have pointed you towards MacGregor's as having the most delicious sticky toffee pudding, now verified after having several others that did not perfectly balance sweet with salt as that of the sticky toffee pudding at MacGregor's. If the pub is full, please find your way to the end of the bar and the small door to the left that takes you to the cosy table service room where Jess and other wait staff, including little Nala, will take the best care of you. We also highly recommend the steak & ale pie and fish & chips, should you require something a bit more than the sticky toffee pudding. Again, apologies, and we are certain you will have a fantastic experience at MacGregor's!

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    MacGregors - We were delighted to be awarded the 'Best Bar in Scotland' at the recent Visit Scotland Thistle Awards.

    We were delighted to be awarded the 'Best Bar in Scotland' at the recent Visit Scotland Thistle Awards.

    MacGregors - Fish & Chips

    Fish & Chips

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    Hootananny - Bar area and stairs going up

    Hootananny

    4.3(91 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    ££

    An evening in Inverness is not complete without music and whisky. (Unless you don't like one of…read morethose things, in which case one or the other will do...for us, it was both!) We spent one of our 4 nights in town at Hootananny...It's a lively spot with a full restaurant and bar and good whiskey recommendations from the bartender. On this night, it was a jam, as opposed to a frontal performance...these jams you'll find throughout Scotland are really not performances, but musicians who gather together in the front of the venue, sitting in a circle, typically with a group of them with their backs to the audience, who play for each other, for the sheer and obvious love of the collaborative music. They ran through all kinds of traditional Scottish tunes, occasionally with instruments put aside to let a couple of them sing a cappella. It was a beautiful experience to watch "performers" immersing themselves in each other's music, with us, the audience, grateful, if not incidental, receivers of it. They've got a decent whisky selection too, and, as I found throughout Scotland, every bartender seemed knowledgeable in what was offered and willing to have a conversation to help guide you to what you might want to drink that night. (I had a Bunnahabain dram.) If you've got a few nights in town, this is one of the main 3 venues you should check out...the other two we experienced were more direct performances, also good, but to experience a musician's jam circle like this, is truly a wonderful and unique experience to have when in town.

    Make a reservation ahead of time! They do require a credit card guarantee for your booking, but…read moreabsolutely worth it to enjoy dinner and a show. We sat in the upper level over looking the live music. The drinks came quickly and were cold & tasty. The food was standard fare, but they took great care to make accommodations for gluten free needs. After dinner we moved down to the benches by the stage for another drink and to enjoy the next musician that came out. The vibes in Hootanany's were top notch, just come with the understanding that they are busy and patience while you're on vacation is key!

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    Dancing!

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    The yummiest cider

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    Johnny Foxes - Highland burger: topped with haggis & red onion chutney

    Johnny Foxes

    4.0(110 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    ££

    We ate here on our last night in Inverness after a very long day on a tour. We did not have…read morereservations but the restaurant was accommodating and kind. The World Cup Game was on so it was lively and fun. I will tell you, this was some of the best seasoned food we had the entire time we were in the UK (two weeks). Finally we didn't feel the need to add salt to something. The flavor was just spot on. My husband had the beer steak pie with puff pastry, I had the Cullen skink, my son had a pizza (I can't remember if it was on the kids' menu or not) and my daughter had a Caesar salad with chicken, which she eats a lot at home and had been craving. Both the skink and the stew were perfectly flavored! The fish in the stew was tender and so was the steak in the pie. If we ever go back to Inverness, we will be sure to be returning to Johnny Foxes. Oh! And our waiter was wonderful! I don't remember his name but a young blonde man with a mullet kind of haircut. Thank you to him!

    I was walking back to my guest house after a long day on a tour. I decided to pop in to Johnny…read moreFoxes, and I'm glad I did!I had the steak and Guinness pie, it came with French fries and peas. It was HUGE! I wished I could share it. It was so tasty I managed to eat most of it, I just didn't have room for much of the fries or peas. Quick service and a lovely pub atmosphere.

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    Dining room

    Johnny Foxes - Supposedly this mayo is coleslaw??

    Supposedly this mayo is coleslaw??

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