For two middle-aged Americans who were winging a trip through Scotland, this restaurant was a very happy accident. We had traipsed through several sites local to Inverness and found ourselves looking for dinner around 8 PM. Without a reservation, several other restaurants turned us away. Thank goodness! From the local whiskies to appetizers to dinner to dessert, we were thrilled with the entire experience at The Riverside Restaurant. The staff was attentive. The sister/owner works the service end. She was very accommodating, friendly and professional. The brother/owner, the head chef, was very talented. Hubby had salmon while I, who rarely eats red meat, had to try the renowned Aberdeen Angus. The bread pudding was a truly grand finale to a wonderful meal.
If anyone is near Inverness, don't leave things to chance like we did. Make a dinner reservation - - for The Riverside Restaurant. You will be as appreciative as we were.
Absolutely amazing meal! Staff were wonderful too. Would certainly recommend The Riverside to anyone looking for first class food in Inverness
Cute little bistro with salty prices for dinner after 6.30pm. Bear in mind there is a minimum spend £19 per person (mains only, dessert will not count). Starters are delicious, prawn tower is a must try.
Great unassuming bistro next to the river. Nicely decorated with a great feel. We had the smoked salmon, fish and chips, scallops and scampi linguini, and the filet of salmon with crispy skin on a bead of mussel and pea risotto. Our party of 4 agreed it was the best meal we've had during our visit to the UK. The bill with 2 glasses of wine was 106£. I highly recommended it.
We had a terrific meal at McBain's. The sea bass and salmon were both cooked perfectly. This was the best dinner we had during our two week trip.
This is a small resturant, maybe 10-14 tables depending on how they are arranged. We we lucky and were able to make same day reservations for 4... would suggest making them at least a few days in advance. We each ordered something different and all tasted everything (families are fun that way). They were all excellent but the venison stood out on it own.. wow. Staff was very professional and knowledgeable. Fancy, nice views, not overpriced and fun... that's hard to roll up into a single package but they do it! Give them a try!
McBain's is THE place to go for a great meal, fresh, and locally sourced. The food is incredible and the staff is so friendly! I highly recommend the venison. Be sure to make a booking though, the restaurant is very intimate and books quickly.
Beautiful restaurant. Food was delicious. We had the lunch menu special and wow tasty and great value for money.
Elizabeth Tako (Betsy)
+5
Wonderful restaurant! We got there at 5:30 when it opened up and it was full by @6. The service was superb, but the food was even better! Presentation on par with the taste. One of our best dinners, if not the best!
The food was really good and in particular the venison is the best I have tried, the gravy is just amazing.
Highly recommended.
McBain's were able to fit us in at the last minute after a mess up with the reservation at another restaurant. Both the scallop starter and the venison main course were excellent. The sticky toffee pudding was the best I have had in a restaurant for quite some time. The staff were attentive and very pleasant.
Lovely restaurant. The staff are very friendly and non intrusive.
The food is amazing, the best steak I've ever had, and the scallops were sensational!
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