Scottish cuisine: the best places to taste it in Inverness

"Absolutely loved this place!! First class menu, first class service, first class environment and the food was outstanding!!! We all tried different..."

Peter Kortmann

Lin Borthwick

Grace Barron

Sarah

Donald Grant

Garnish On Greig Street

96/100 (1528 ratings)

Cheesecake of the Day

Coronation Chicken Baguette

Burger

Fully Loaded Fries

Egg salad

Chili Cheese Baked Potato

Wheelchair Accessible

"A nice lunch spot! They offer a selection of wraps/sandwiches/jacket potatoes where they are made on the spot, and always fresh. There’s also a..."

Natalia Filvarova

"Came by today to get some lunch. It took me a while to find a good place that had some good lunch options. It took me a while to find this place, but..."

zimbala X

"Best food I've ever tasted, no other places in Inverness comes close. Will definitely be back for more..."

Jessica Babey

"Absolutely delicious and healthy food! Shall be back again very soon. Great find hidden gem over the bridge in..."

Judith Knight

"Great chicken tikka and very friendly personnel, I am sure it's the best sandwich bar in..."

Kaan K.

"Had the best wrap a couple of weeks ago that I completely demolished before getting a photo 🤣 tasted amazing, was ready for me to collect and..."

Andrea Farrelly

"Excellent service Brilliant food Lovley manager -Who went through a lot of trouble to make sure our order was perfect Definitely would go again And..."

Mhairi Sinead McConnell

"Can I start off by just saying 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤. I have been dying to find a place that delivers nachos...... Tried the small few that do make..."

Hollie danielle Cole

"I nip in here every so often for their baguettes, there clearly homemade and really fresh. The best ones you can get in inverness, staff are nice..."

Rachael Lawrence

"Great ham wraps, healthy..."

Vernon D

"The coffee is amazing and the smell of the freshly made hot food was very tempting, however im counting the calories and have to watch my..."

Niall Mackenzie

"Sensational food. Ingredients taste so fresh and portions are nice and big. Delivery was bang on time. Highly..."

Adam Lee

"1st time take away from Garnish ,food was absolutely delicious, great portions and arrived on time ,cant recommend this place..."

Alan Forbes

"Another great breakfast box, & yummy millionaires shortbread. Very..."

Diane Macaulay

"Excellent tasty food, and super friendly staff very polite. Awesome stuff guys keep it up..."

Sir Derry

"Breakfast box was really good enjoyed it ....."

Brian mcluskey

"Fast devilery of absolutely amazing food 😋 will definitely order again..."

LM

"First time ordering and Wow! Will be..."

TheBowdenboy1

Tartan Tapas

"Absolutely loved my first visit to Tartan Tapas. Superb food, great wine, fabulous menu & lovely staff. Will definitely be back. Great location..."

Fiona Morrison

"Fantastic! What a great addition to the eastgate centre. Very inviting, staff very friendly and a great selection to choose from. Highly..."

Bet MacDonald

"Loved our lunch here all the dishes were lovely especially the venison and pork meatballs and tempura battered black pudding. Was so busy when we..."

Lyndsay Fraser

"Absolutely beautiful food and lovely staff running it. We will definitely be..."

Trish Pettie

"Totally delicious unusual wee lunch! Next time I'm having a wee cocktail with it!..."

Aileen Kitson

"Food excellent and staff very friendly and polite. Zucchini croquettes very delicious. All the dishes..."

Lewis MacGruer

"First visit today absolutely enjoyed it ,the food was first class will certainly be back..."

Sandra McTavish

"Fabulous food and great service Loved your Tempura Zucchini..."

Liz Equi

"Been twice and going back. Excellent service with delicious..."

Sandy Anne

"Absolutely amazing. So looked forward to coming here and certainly not been left disappointed. Looking forward to coming back to try more dishes..."

Wilma Stewart

"Cheese selection was fantastic..."

Jodie Murchison

"First time here would go back again as had the best burger i have ever had and great..."

NICOLA LESLIE

Munro's Nurseries Coffee Shop

Wheelchair Accessible

"A smaller than average garden centre but does well to present a wide selection of plants and household goods A small cafe serving breakfast rolls,..."

Mike Mullen

"Nice garden centre with plenty of variety and the cafe is really good with a nice selection and home made cakes to die for. Speedy service and..."

mark tootill

"Seems like a great range of plants at fair prices. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff who were more than happy to spend time explaining basic..."

Robert Taylor

"Very nice garden centre, well presented & tidy, well stocked wth large selection of outdoor & indoor plants 🪴 Pleasant clean cafe indoor &..."

Simon Hawkes

"I went for afternoon tea yesterday for my birthday with my mam and my daughter couldn't fault any of it the food and coffee was 1st class. The staff..."

twiggie94

"Great place for gardening/plant addicts! Although it’s a little unfortunate that they don’t allow dogs into the store… Even though most of it..."

juliet t

"I was invited here by a good friend of mine. We came to have some lunch and then have a look round the garden centre. It was a Saturday and it was..."

Allan MacIver

"Staff are fantastic regarding allergies. I took an unexpected dizzy spell and had to leave halfway through my lunch and the staff went above and..."

Carly-Skye Fraser

"Fab little garden centre that we called into on a whim! Everything was well priced (absolute steals in some cases!) - we bought bird books and some..."

Emma Turnbull

"What a great place! As a beginner to gardening, garden centres can be very daunting places but Munros have helpful advice and tips all the way..."

Emily Gibson

Little Bird Coffee House

"Absolutely brilliant place! A hidden gem in Inverness that you must go too! Fresh food and lovely coffee prepared with care and friendly chat!..."

Jo Page

"Loved this coffee shop. It's has a cool relaxed vibe to it. Coffee and ciabatta were delicious and staff were lovely & friendly which was a bonus...."

Alana Morrison Poernomo

"Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, super yummy food! Highly recommend..."

Laurna Hislop

"Great handmade coffee. Proper genuine warmth including a nice friendly welcome and highchair for my little toddler. Great simple menu with everything..."

Johannes Petersen

"Quality beans and java plus knowledgeable and friendly service to satisfy even the most exacting Batmanian coffee snob. This Batmanian lumbersexual..."

Brendan Howe

"Brilliant food and fantastic menu and caked to die for , best of luck you..."

Gavin Stark

"Had the breakfast waffle with banana, blueberries and honey....so delicious and fresh!! Also had a cappuccino instead of my usual latte and as always..."

Melanie Archibald

"friendly, relaxed atmosphere and amazing coffee, a great place for a quick lunch with delicious soup or to chill out with friends over coffee and..."

Patricia Nunn

"Freshly made Leek and potato soup was delicious. Paradise slice amazing with that surprising little chocolatey bit at the bottom and the very best..."

Hazel Russell

"The coffee is the best you can get about here! Forget Starbucks or Costa. Totally..."

Megan MacDonald

"Omg chai latte......a little bit of heaven in a cup!!! So nice and great service too!! Well done folks will definitely be recommending you! Ps the..."

Cecilia Grigor

"My daughter and I decided to give the Little Bird a try today. Amazing coffee, hot chocolate, chocolate Guinness cake and coconut flapjack - all to..."

Wendy Bell

"As per, superb. Thanks for being so accommodating as I turned up after you stopped serving bagels. Best coffee in town is standard fare but for only..."

Jamie Fraser

"Best coffee in Inverness. Don’t believe me ? Try it yourself, you will not be..."

David Wilson

"Never fails to please. Best coffee in town, great food, & a warm..."

Phyllis Finnie

"Amazing place to go eat and drink. Staff are so welcoming and service was great. Cakes were delicious and a wide choice of different drinks. Great..."

Ashley Craig

"Thoughtfully sourced, delicious coffee, and exciting sandwiches with plenty of vegetarian options. Love this..."

Holli Howell

"These guys really know what they are doing when it comes to coffee! Lovely friendly atmosphere, great homemade food and amazing value! Make the..."

Matt Macpherson

"Some of the most delicious coffee in inverness, and some of the loveliest people too. Always welcomed with a smile and a chat. Bought a fair few..."

Ami MacRae

"Good coffee and very friendly staff. Wide selection of alternative coffee brewing..."

Michał Michaels

"Really good coffee. So good I had to have two! We have travelled all over Europe coffee tasting and I would be more than happy to get my daily flat..."

Hayley Ellen

"Amazing specialty coffee experience, in fact the only one in Inverness. Guest coffees from across the UK and the continent, changing regularly. V60,..."

Jan Sznajd

"Proper friendly welcome from genuine staff who obviously really care. Sorted out a highchair for my toddler. Good simple menu with everything made..."

Johannes Petersen

"Excellent coffee and really nice breakfast bagels and sandwiches in this chilled out little coffee shop. The staff are friendly the tunes are top..."

Chris N

"If u are looking for a first quality coffee /espresso this is the place for you. Nice rock music also. Simple raw decorations and nice rock music..."

FabioBio D'Emilio

"Astounding coffee shop in Inverness. Baristas are super knowledgable and pull consistently delicious shots. Their espresso was a Colombia single..."

Sam Boyles

"Amazing food, lovely service and pretty cheap. What more can you ask..."

Adam Bastock

"Every time I enter Little Bird I know I'm going to get probably the best Coffee in Inverness. The staff are absolutely excellent, knowledgeable and..."

Paul Hoban

"Great coffee. Cakes are good too. Always a lovely treat as staff are wonderful and always..."

Heather Mackay

"Had lunch at this cafe. I would recommend it. Soup was lovely, freshly made sandwich was lovely. Great coffee and service as..."

Pauline Macleod

"Delicious food and coffee and the staff was very friendly. The waffles and avocado toast were both..."

Rory Smith

"Great espresso, great music, great vibes! This was my favorite coffee house in the area, will come back if I find myself in Inverness..."

Brandt Jensen

"Delicious Flat White and shortbread with Chocolate and..."

Kasper Geuns

"Great coffee, very clean and appealing cafe, creative small food options. Definitely worth visiting while in..."

Peter Stonecipher

"Great coffee and delicious freshly made sandwiches! Friendly and knowledgeable..."

Duncan W

"Only had coffee but was very good,nice and strong... Small but worth a..."

A Keith

"Aaaw, it's so great place full of nice people and great speciality..."

Libor Opletal

Alexander's Restaurant

95/100 (1287 ratings)

"Excellent, refined cooking and gorgeous river views are how I would describe this restaurant. My husband and I were seated at the third floor..."

Isobel Tan

"My husband and I went here while on vacation and we had an all around great experience. We hate tourist traps that serve mediocre food and this was..."

Jamie Fisher

"The venison dish at The Kitchens Brasserie is truly exceptional. From the first bite to the last, it's a culinary masterpiece that left me utterly..."

Johnny Gomez

"The best dinner we had in the area! Beautiful view of the river from upstairs. There was such a perfect balance of flavours; we had the smoked salmon..."

Saskia

"Comfortable and elegant place, the food was very good and so was the service, it is advisable to make an appointment to take advantage of the tables..."

Daniel Carabano

"One of my favourite dinner experience during my Scottish holidays. The food was incredible. Fresh products perfectly cooked and tasty. I highly..."

Mélanie

"Incredible food, and they were able to get us in before our reservation which was great. The venison loin I had was beyond tender, and the lamb rump..."

Jonathan Gardner

"Booked in and got an awesome seat with a view. Food was delicious, fine dining, and staff was..."

Steven Taylor

"We stopped in for lunch and everything was fantastic. The staff was very welcoming and the food was excellent. It’s in a nice location,..."

Nick Olson

"We came for dinner this evening and were shown to a table on the second floor adjacent to the glass frontage. We both had the salmon and crab starter..."

Les Donaldson

"We were lucky that people did not show up, we forgot to make a reservation. I ate pot roasted caufilower as starter and halibut thai style. Both..."

Luciola Koenig-Pegoraro

"Stunning view, fantastic service with friendly waiters and baffling food with the most clever combinations. Had the Venison Loin for main and the..."

Manuel Elvir

"Absolutely delicious, few times I’ve been now and enjoy it everytime. Was disappointed to see the steak no longer available on the menu but the..."

Michael McTavish

"High quality food in a great location. Friendly if slightly chaotic..."

Stephen Wilson

"Really nice place with great food. Make a reservation, it's always full. Worth..."

Sebastian Valls

"Great little place set over 3 floors overlooking the river. We sat at the top floor and had a great view. Very reasonably priced set dinner menu...."

Kat Cheng

"Had a lovely meal here. Food was..."

Pamela Terry

"We order some dessert here, one was awesome & another one was fine. Recommend for a fine dining here. This has a eye smoothing outside view from the..."

Ishita Maity

"We had just pulled into town and checked in where we were staying. We did not have reservations and the manager said he could get us in in about 30..."

Mark Pascavis

Blackfriars

Wheelchair Accessible

Macgregor's Bar

95/100 (6025 ratings)

A Pint of Whiteout and a Vodka and Coke

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ok, this review is somewhat late in being posted but totally deserves the 5* My wife and I dropped in for lunch one afternoon and had the burgers..."

Dave VP Borntolosemcc

"Great place! Have been a few times now and the staff are always friendly and knowledgeable and the food is amazing! Warm atmosphere, lively music..."

Zoe Victoria

"Fab place! Had a lovely lunch today! Great atmosphere.. Amazing choice of Scottish malts, gins and beers! Friendly staff! Highly recommend! Food..."

Melanie Collins

"Top class bar, top class bar staff, great food, fine selection of everything Scottish, Ales, Gin, Vodka, Whisky, and a very high class of talented..."

Brian Aspinall

"Great place. Lovely staff and fabulous food. Highly..."

Karen Rhodes

"Dark Matter Scots Rum , Heaven in a glass ! Attentive staff , excellent steak dinner and great feel about the place ! Highly recommended..."

Gina Bell

"Cannot recommend this place enough. Live folk music, more than decent selection of local beers, friendly..."

Istvan Toth

"We attended MacGregor's this afternoon for lunch and it was fantastic - amazing food, fantastic gins with perfect serves and the two bar men could..."

Sarah Carr

"Fantastic atmosphere, great selection of drinks, delicious food and awesome music. Cap that off with excellent and friendly service and you know this..."

Mike Rushby

"Lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff and great selection of drinks. We had a quick lunch there today and it was delicious:) My dog got a bowl of..."

Magdalena Aniszewska

"A fantastic bar with friendly staff with a relaxed atmosphere. The food was excellent and as if it couldn't get any better, great music..."

Iain Mackenzie Mackillop

"Love this bar , a proper pub with a warm welcome...great music. I'll be letting my friends know in Lincolnshire about this lovely place. We'll be..."

Micky McNulty

"Great pub, great music and best home made venison burger I've had in a long..."

Peter Deigan

"Great food, beer, whisky and atmosphere. Just what you need on a cold Saturday afternoon after shopping for LPs! Lovely warm wood- burning stove..."

Juliet Robinson

"Very nice pub close to the Inverness rail and bus stations. No hubris whatsoever in accepting customers, even when busy, so great reception. There..."

Andrew Machado

"Lovely little place. Went in for a pint and a drink. Good local beers, even one with mango. Place is small, but quite alright when there's live..."

Kasper Nielsen

"We had delicious, early dinner here before joining the whiskey tasting. They have a very nice outdoor area to enjoy a drink when the weather is nice...."

Dave Lash

"Our favorite bar that we went to in Scotland. Shelly, Mia and Frazier were excellent and since we were there on a Monday night we got to hear the..."

Jamie Densmore

"Great atmosphere, very kind and helpful team. Had a good recommendation for a tasty whisky, even I am not a big fan. Thanks to the team members! The..."

Martin (M2020)

"So, this is a incredibley impressive place here in Inverness. There are two sides to MacGregor's: 1- You reserve a table and be seated. We did this..."

BigHomieNeutron

"An absolute must visit pub and experience when in Inverness!! Sign up for the Highland Malt Whisky Experience and you won't regret it. The history..."

Angela Sorensen

"Great experience, friendly staff. Do all your business of ordering food and drink at the bar, pay while your there and have a seat with your drinks...."

Ryan Gunderson

"We came there friday evening. Place was packed, but we managed to get a table. They had live music with a good atmosphere. I had mussels for..."

zimbala X

"MacGregors is an absolutely top-notch experience when you're in Inverness. Reservations required, so make sure you get them in to enjoy this charming..."

Colin Fahey

Cobbs At Floral Hall

"Wonderful wonderful wonderful!!!! Thank you for another wonderful visit :-) Love this place and will defo be back again. Good staff is half of the..."

Chris Dunstan

"Great value coffee shop with friendly service. Something for everyone here; a visit to the botanic gardens followed by excellent loose leaf tea..."

Arran McMaster

"A chilled out cafe with ace hot chocolate.. About 12 of us here today all having lovely tasty good value food .. Will be..."

Karen Elliot

"Very friendly staff, good range of cakes, spoilt for..."

Rosemary Roscrow

"A small cafe at the entrance to the botanical garden. They serve a selection of cakes and sandwiches, as well as hot and cold drinks. We ordered..."

Natalia Filvarova

"Nice cafe with limited seating. They have a small selection of sandwiches and cakes with hot drinks available. Everything looked nice and clean. The..."

Nick Baker

"Fast service, great location, big..."

Vytis St

"Great lunch time soup and cheese scone (bread, or oat cakes - GF, also available). Usually two choices of soup. Been back under the Highlife..."

ian beange

"We dropped the kids off at the leisure centre and thought the cafe here would be fine and handy, so tried driving towards it to find that to get..."

Antony Miller

"A pleasant café beside a lovely small botanic..."

Alex Gray

"Lovely space just in the botanic gardens, the café was refurbished recently and looks pleasant. We enjoyed the food. Haggis sandwich was good,..."

Filipe Oliveira

"Not only did they let us in after they were done serving for the day but even told us to stay for dessert rather than taking it home with us! I would..."

Paige

"Really nice setting, staff were trying their best to keep up. Not a big fan of all the packaged products but overall better than expected from some..."

Chris H.

"Very friendly, polite and helpful staff. Latte, hot chocolate & sandwiches lways very good, fresh and..."

L K (LK)

"Limited food selection but lovely to be able to sit on outdoor veranda with a good coffee. If going, combine with a walk around the gardens and..."

Bernice Nott

"Good teas, coffees and cakes in a friendly atmosphere. Flexible, accommodating..."

John Lipp

"Excellent tea and coffee with good selection of Cakes and scones - friendly..."

John MLONEK

Cafe Artysans

95/100 (5251 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Social Enterprise. this is as well as a reasonable food place, is also a training place, so at times the service can be a bit less slick than you..."

Edward Andrews

"What a gem of a place. Thoroughly enjoyed some home made soup and half sandwich today. Very friendly staff too. Would highly recommend..."

Maureen Liddell

"Just had a spectacular lunch here. The sandwich choices were adventurous and brilliant value. Also had a freshly made to order waffle which I’d..."

Abigail McCahill

"We were there yesterday for lunch, what we had was delicious 😋, hot chocolate 🍫 was yummy, would fully recommend this cafe, also handy place to..."

Teeny Mowat

"Had the best waffles here! Excellent quality, delicious food and the service was..."

Freya Macleod

"This has become our regular stop for coffee, lunch or breakfast whenever we are in Inverness. Service is excellent, as is the coffee and..."

Ruud Van Ruitenbeek

"Delightful cafe with excellent local credentials helping young people. Loved the menu, the food and the ambience. Good..."

Sheena Thompson

"What a wonderful place, fantastic food and incredibly kind staff!!! More places like this..."

Anna Aleksandrowicz Skorupka

"Great food!!! And the honey they gave with the tea, probably the best tea I've ever..."

Beth Kiefer

"Great food, lovely friendly staff, definitely will go..."

Zee Richens

"High quality food - love their soups- well presented and attentive friendly staff- and you get a wee bit of tablet wi your..."

Jan Brown

"Spacious and clean cafe with a good variety of food options. Super loving their savoury french toast; bacon with sweet honey . Nice ! Loving their..."

Chris Tan

"Absolutely loved this cafe - while many places next to major stations are overpriced or of low quality, Artysans provides a great breakfast and..."

Andrew Machado

"Very nice and social café. We enjoyed the soup and sandwiches very much and it is really well located if you are traveling as it is between bus and..."

Mike Morschbert

"Service was great and the food was delightful. The Scottish breakfast was amazing especially the black pudding. We had the Indonesian coffee which..."

karim daftari clarke

"Cafe Artysans is a great social enterprise training young people into the world of work. It is located in the centre of Inverness just a walk away..."

Joshua Falls

"We were looking for somewhere a bit different for our last day in Inverness, and stopped by Cafe Artysans. What a lovely place! I've never seen a..."

Michelle Cains

"We came here multiple times during our stay in Inverness because the food, drink and service were all so lovely. You can't beat a coffee and a scone..."

carter chase

"Cafe Artysans just catered our garden wedding. From the planning right through to presentation everything was perfect! The guests were so impressed..."

jill macfarlane

"The Cafè has plenty of seats to offer and a good atmosphere. The menu also have a wide range of food. Including my fav soup Cullen..."

zimbala X

"Imagine waking up in a wonderful Scottish weather and spending your morning sipping a great cup of tea in a lovely cafe less than a minute walk..."

Fang Phattha

Castle Stuart Golf

"Great venue, very understated and minimalistic but course, changing rooms and hospitality all top notch with views to die for. Thanks to all staff..."

Mick Uttley

"An amazing place and one of the best courses I’ve played. You really do feel that the staff care about you, 5 star treatment from start to..."

Chris Needham

"Best course I have ever played and I’ve played few top courses, but CS goes to the very top of my..."

James McAdam

"Staggeringly beautiful place to play golf. Service in Pro Shop, Clubhouse and Halfway Hut was also absolutely superb. Only downside is that I can..."

Martin Forbes

"An outstanding venue, played in 40+ MPH gusts ... our Caddies Gordy & Kenny were amazing ! The staff, especially Elspeth, could not have been more..."

David G. Kittle

"Never, ever disappoints. From the welcome at the clubhouse door to the grateful wishes for your stay. A beautifully crafted experience with an..."

Mik Wells

"Has to be the best golf course I have played, Right from the moment we arrived, the welcome was second to none everyone so polite and helpful,..."

Davy Mackinnon

"Had the opportunity to play Castle Stuart and wasn't disappointed! Lennie, our Starter, was very helpful and friendly....a good guy� It was pretty..."

Hazel Moore

"Never fails to deliver on every count - warm welcome, breakfast butties, course condition, views - and my pal inspired enough to get his first hole..."

Ali Marley

"Fantastic day at Castle Stuart, course was in excellent condition as always. All our customers had a great experience playing this terrific course...."

Neil Paterson

"Played 2 rounds with stat in lodge between whole experience was faultless. Course is great with views that are breathtaking. Staff were friendly and..."

Sandy Mackay

"Absolutely amazing day again... Hands down my favourite course in the World!! From an ex Greenkeeper's view, amazing..."

Darren Ross

"Golf course was amazing, and the staff were all really friendly and..."

Michael Kelly

"The Course was superb great condition lovely to play views are outstanding around the firth. All the staff are very welcoming & friendly. It's the..."

Richard Miller

"Had a fantastic day pkaying at Castle Stuart. From the minute we arrived we treated like friends. It is a truly great golfing experience on a..."

Ian McCuaig

"I hate that they’re calling it Cabot Highlands on Google now. This is actually the Castle Stuart golf course. It is a fantastic course! The..."

Mark McMillan

"If you come to the Highlands you must play this course. This is how golf should be. Course is in superb condition ( well done to the staff) The..."

Alan Rhind

"I am so glad that I chose to play this course. I had read the reviews, which were spot on. My caddie, Callum, provided historical details, which were..."

Rick Casey

"Had the most wonderful time playing golf at Cabot highlands. Clubhouse and facilities were top notch, great short game area and the staff to match..."

Jules Preston

"This is Castle Stuart Golf Links course. Cabot bought it 2 yrs ago and started to rename it to Cabot Highlands. Anyway, we played here on Sept 2nd..."

Nivi Thadasina

"Just returned after 2 days golfing and what an amazing golf course and experience. I cannot ever recall reaching for a camera to take so many..."

Joe Gallagher

"Fantastic golfing experience from the moment you arrive you are made to feel welcome. Beautiful course and the scenery is..."

Garry Lenton

"Cabot Highlands is absolutely amazing brilliant scenery and the course conditions are first class. The welcome you get from start to finish is..."

John Gallagher

"Played golf at the Castle Stuart course. Incredible views. American style links course with well manicured fairways and fast greens. Challenging but..."

John Page

"Went out as a two ball, lucked out with the weather in mid May. Course was in incredible shape, open off the tee but challenging around the greens...."

David A. Pickett

"It's one of the most scenic golf courses in Scotland. Staff are always friendly and happy to..."

Karen Lisa

"Course was beautiful. Views on every hole. Great conditions. Caddies were fantastic. Excellent service..."

Mark Hoffman

"Outstanding - we had the fortune to play 7 courses in this area ( Nairn, Moray, Dornoch, Fortrose, Dunbar, Inverness), this one we played twice...."

Hans Schaumann

"Played here with friends, course was spectacular, views stunning. All staff very knowledgeable and friendly, will definitely..."

Ricky Anton

"Visited in April, What a stunning course, with fantastic service all round from everyone..."

James Barrow

"What an experience. I was gifted a 2 ball at Christmas and recently played here. Honestly felt like we were treated like pros, welcomed the minute we..."

Jason Kerr

"Loved every minute of this course, probably a bit open as fairways are generous. but the views! Are..."

Richard Bell

"Outstanding. The course is a joy to play, even if my golf wasn't up to the standard. Clubhouse facilities are fantastic, food was good, staff were..."

Brian Beacom

"Fantastic golf course, great staff and..."

Jim Begley

The Alleycat

94/100 (3447 ratings)

"Beautiful food. The haggis bon bons were amazing! We had fish and chips as our mains and the jackfruit fish is some of the best faux fish I've ever..."

Kaisha

"I had no idea Inverness had an all vegan cafe, so the Alleycat was a very welcome discovery. Their food is delicious and the staff are lovely. They..."

Tracey Binnie

"The mind blowing jackfruit fish and chips was one of the best vegan meals I’ve ever had. Cannot fault the service either. Lovely, inviting and..."

Lindsay Cook

"Lovely food, loaded smoked tofu hotdogs, we tried 3 of the 4 toppings, had a no tuna melt and fries. All really good, dog welcome and given a bowl of..."

Emma Thorburn

"Super friendly staff in a cozy set up space, providing tasty vegan food of all Kind. Had the cheese and haggis Sandwich with brown bread and battered..."

Charlotte Neubert

"Such tasty food! We ordered the fish & chips and haggis bon bons. Such big portions and super tasty. Really friendly customer service as well. Hidden..."

Kay

"This was the best meal that we had in Inverness hands down. The vibe of this place is so wholesome and lovely. The gentleman that served us really..."

tatiana elliott

"So glad I got the chance to visit here today, rustic but intimate cafe, really friendly staff and great selection of homemade cakes. Will definitely..."

Alex Severn

"Delicious vegan comfort food and friendly welcoming staff. Will definitely go there next time I’m in town..."

philip castle

David Williams

Crofters

94/100 (1023 ratings)

Vegan Falafel and Spinach Burger

"Went here for breakfast, tea and dinner in a period of two days and everything was great. The staff is friendly, the interior nice and if you can..."

Mike Morschbert

"Great place for a Sunday lunch. 2 seating areas outside during Sumner months. Both dog friendly with plenty of water bowls. Inside seating area..."

Mike Mullen

"Lovely spot for cafe/restaurant. We arrived about 11:45 so had brunch which was very nice, lunch menu starts at 12:00. Very good service, bit noisy..."

Louise Gaylard

"Charming cafe offering an interesting and well thought out home cooked menu. Service was swift and friendly. I enjoyed my eggs benedict - the..."

Adrian Gaylard

"Gluten Free Fish and Chips heaven! A separate fryer, all fish and all chips served here is reportedly GF. They also have options for the burgers and..."

Kate McCall

"Amazing breakfast, perfect Eggs Benedict with lots of smoked salmon and a very hearty full breakfast. Good coffee and decadant hot chocolate. Lunch..."

Jo Anderson

"Lovely little cafe with table service. Friendly staff. Great coffee and carrot cake after watching the dolphins at low tide up at the lighthouse and..."

Ian Bailey

"Total gem! Wonderful staff and amazing local food! Many homemade options. Absolutely the best. It’s also right by the coast - you can watch the..."

Katherine

"We reserved for 20 people for 1 o‘clock lunch, but as it was pouring we arrived early. Nothing was too much trouble for this efficient and friendly..."

Judith Krähenbühl

"The best gluten free cod and chips I’ve ever encountered...."

Nigel Gwynn

White Cottage Tea Room

"Lovely meal this evening with a spectacular view of dolphins � in the firth. Staff welcoming, friendly and having a gluten free option of one of..."

Judith Pirie

"What a wee gem of a place. The ensuite rooms are delightful, the owners are friendly and very generous hosts and the breakfast at their tearooms is..."

Jennie Johnson

"Highly recommend the lovely White Cottage Tea Room. We had the most gorgeous meal, staff are so friendly and beautiful location. We will be back very..."

Laura McIlhatton

"I took a wee casual bike ride along the Firth the night and spied this lovely little place. Decided to stop off and hae Ma tea! It was absolutely on..."

Paul Moody

"Met some friends for lunch and a catch up at the White Cottage. I would definitely recommend it , good food, friendly staff and lovely ambience..."

Susan Norton

"Found this great wee restaurant on our Motorbike trip on way over to Ullapool. Fantastic food, staff were so lovely and stunning view! We will def be..."

Jacqui N David George

"Fantastic place to eat when you are in North Kessock over the summer season. Better to book in advance as is always busy. Great food, fresh and..."

Artur A.

"What a find. We were looking for somewhere to break a long journey and didn't do much more research than look for cafes in that area. Delighted to..."

Dave McKay

"After a 7 mile walk along the coast road, this little gem was a most welcome sight for a lunch stop. A very warm and friendly little cafe. The food..."

Jayne Mee

"We stopped for lunch today, Andrea and her staff were wonderful and very attentive. They had diary free alternatives, and you're not excluded from..."

Katriona Beaton

"Great breakfast menu with lots of choice. The cooked breakfast and the eggs benedict were superb. Pancakes best we had in ages. The staff are very..."

Mark Wilson

"We had a great 4 nights at White Cottage, and we were able to have dinner 3 nights out of 4 nights there only for guests. Andrea and Stuart are..."

Kim Schneebeck

"Fantastic breakfast (all we came for). Food was well prepared, very delicious. Staff was attentive and great to work with. Our last stop before..."

Chester Bullock

"I love the White Cottage. Friendly folk, fab food 🥑 the avocado on toast was SO good. Not to mention the beautiful..."

Christine Mackenzie

"Stopped in for some takeaway hot chocolates. Excellent service and very tasty drinks. Looks a lovely place to sit, tables were nice and busy. Will..."

All sco

"Loved everything about our stay here. The rooms are clean, spacious and have a great shower after a long day of travel. The hosts are very friendly..."

Melody McLean

Contrast Brasserie

94/100 (1048 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Miso & Ginger Butter Emulsion

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a lovely meal last night. Food was absolutely delicious, such helpful polite staff and the pre-theatre menu is excellent value. Piano bar has a..."

Michelle Ritchie

"Been to Contrast for a pre-theatre dinner a couple of times in the last few weeks - highly recommend - the food, staff, and surroundings are all..."

Jillian Sharp

"Excellent restaurant. Short menu of fresh regional products. Very interesting breakfast menu....the pace to stay at when visiting..."

Jean-Charles Thoumire

"Fabulous food, seafood meat and veggie all tried over 4 days all superb, with desserts to die for. Great friendly and knowledgable local staff, great..."

Kathryn Tengende

"Excellent staff and delicious food with a great choice on the..."

Vivienne Drever

"We had a lovely breakfast. It's a great place and we would definitely go..."

Melissa Molinary Bloom

"Lovely friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and the food was..."

Jessie Ann MacIver

"Celebrating my nieces 21st Birthday. As always delicious lunch, great cocktails and service was 1st..."

Caroline Bowie

"Absolutely amazing!!! Was in for dinner and cocktails last night food and service out of this world!!!! Highly..."

Hayley Gall

"Lovely food, great private room and friendly happy staff I will be back for sure thank..."

Kylie Jayne Omand

"Excellent food, great atmosphere and fantastic friendly..."

Duncan Chisholm

"6 in our party, Our server was terrific, perfect timing and helpfulness. The dining area was beautiful and elegant. 4 had seafood and 2 had..."

Kelley Miles

"Amazing food🏆 Great Service👏 All staff were amazing👍 Ambience is great I loved everything about this restaurant A must visit when in..."

Junah (Junah)

"Favourite restaurant 😋 the service is AMAZING👌 always smiling and just lovely genuine ppl The Food well....pics say it all I love there..."

Evelyn Hay

"Great place for dinner. The mussels were outstanding, spicy with a hint of ginger. Sea bass was great and my wife liked here curry chicken too. ..."

Scott Van de Houten

"Small romantic restaurant overlooking the river Ness. AMAZING FOOD!!! They have an early bird dinner special 2 course 18 pounds and 3 course for 21..."

Tobey 055

"Great restaurant and service! The Tomahawk was amazing, as well as the scallops and pork belly appetizer! Weren’t a huge fan of the soft shell crab..."

Maud Hu

"Michelin star worthy food. My respect to the kitchen that can send 5 starters and 3 main courses in 30 minutes with exceptional execution and..."

Ali Al-Ibrahim

"My new favorite in Inverness. Appealing, relaxed environs on the river, warm service, and exceptional food. This is a vegan roll!..."

Dana L

Judith Dean

"My boyfriend took me here for my 20th birthday a few months ago and asked them to make it a little extra special for me to which when we arrived they..."

Grace G

"What can I say, this is probably the best restaurant I've been to in Inverness. Booking was no hassle either online, through the phone or visiting..."

Soil Stradivarius (Dave)

"Family meal , took the early evening option . Food good, one small gripe regarding this , please do not send out chips that have mould on them. My..."

Robert Markley

"We stayed in the hotel and ate here one night which was really good. We also had one time the breakfast which was good as..."

Diederik Hammer

"The food was absolutely amazing. Everything was cooked beautifully and we couldn't have been happier. The staff at service were extremely helpful and..."

Kirsty MacDonald

"Very good food and interesting flavors. There was one small glitch front the kitchen that was corrected quickly. To me, that's a..."

Patrick Baumann

"Loved every bit of the food, the service and the..."

Rahman Shakur

"The food is great, but the restaurant itself gets really hot and stuffy making it impossible to enjoy a meal. However would recommend the food and..."

J S

The Ivy Bar & Kitchen

94/100 (1944 ratings)

"This place is a great example of what teamwork should look like in the service field. From the manager/host/waiter/trainer, to the..."

Enrique Treminio

"The best food we had in Scotland. It tasted pretty much like Chinese..."

Xiangyu Zhou

"Excellent, tasty food! Little place but very nice atmosphere and attentive staff. Thanks for the..."

IULIA LETCANU

"Came here for breakfast and coffee/tea. I had a great vegetarian full English and the boyf was impressed with his meat loving full Scottish. Coffee..."

Justine Wrightson

"I had the steak pie with mustard mash, my wife had the spag boll. Both were very good and well cooked. The host ( Amin) was extremely polite and..."

Stu

"Smooth jazz in the background, warm on a January evening and contemporary design. Great place to have a romantic meal of have a conversation with a..."

KJ

"A quaint little bar and restaurant with superbly great food and a fantastic wait staff. There ready and willing to offer some very tasty selections...."

Marc Casalino

"What a little gem of a place. The food is beautiful and always quality and perfectly cooked and to top it off they do some of the best cocktails in..."

jay clark

"Lovely food beautiful servings and inventive ..."

Alasdair Strachan

"My wife and I had two wonderful nights in a row at The Ivy Bar and Kitchen. I am an Australian from a resturant background, so I am fussy and..."

Michael Pritchard

Jvnk By Friends Not Food

"Cute little cafe behind the main shopping street in Inverness. Tons of options for freshly prepared wraps and bagels. Great hot chocolate too! Do try..."

Vatsal Mishra

"Not the most trendy or modern cafe, but definitely great value, food is freshly prepared. They even offer you some board games! Recommend the nacho..."

Rohit

"Small shop tucked away on a short street. Best coffee I’ve had in inverness, bagel sandwich was great, and blueberry scone doesn’t need any cream..."

Brian C

"Great food, drinks and cakes. Especially love their variety of veggie options, smoothies and tea. I've been going here for years! They also usually..."

Em M

"As a family of 5 and all vegan this cafe was a wonderful find. Delicious food, very helpful staff, as you can see amazing pancakes! Thank you so..."

Victoria Lawrence

"Had a great breakfast at Blend. Coffee was excellent and the food was great. Really nice menu. Friendly service from the girls. I will definitely go..."

Joanne McDonald

"Nice place with a good choice of food and drinks. One of the few places in Inverness selling bubble..."

Donald MacLeod

"Was visiting Inverness for the day and popped in to Blend for an early lunch. They have an amazing selection of vegan options and staff were super..."

Ebony Ashton

"Had a takeaway lunch from here. Some amazing great filled bagles with lots of vegan selections. The drinks are also very good milkshake are great and..."

scott Fraser

"Tasty breakfast . Fresh products, good prices. large selection of coffees and teas. Even green tea with popcorn. You can read here, borrow a book...."

Agat

Mcbains Restaurant By The River

93/100 (3744 ratings)

Linguine with Grilled Prawns King Scallops & Oven Roast Cherry

Clams

Fish & chips

Toasts

White Chocolate with Lime Cheesecake

Duck

Bass

Linguine Scallops and King Prawns

Risotto

Filet of Salmon with Crispy Skin on a Bead of Mussel and Pea Risotto

Mussels

Salmon

Cheesecakes

Peppercorn Sauce and Chunky Chips

Orange Chocolate and Drambuie Sunday

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Pan-Fried Fillet of Seabass

Pork

Halibut

Pan Fried West Coast Scallops with Chorizo Sausage Spring Onion

Pasta

Prawns

Cromarty Breweries Happy Chappy Ale

Salad

Black pudding

Salmon Fillet Cous Cous Salad

Crab

Venison

Chicken Liver Parfait with Salad Leaves Red Pepper & Hazelnut Chutney & Oat Cakes

Wheelchair Accessible

"For two middle-aged Americans who were winging a trip through Scotland, this restaurant was a very happy accident. We had traipsed through several..."

Ann Pleines

"Absolutely amazing meal! Staff were wonderful too. Would certainly recommend The Riverside to anyone looking for first class food in..."

John Downie

"A beautiful meal and lovely staff, would highly recommend a visit and we will be back..."

Diane Green

"Great location. Fantastic meal would definitely recommend..."

Elizabeth Stephen

"Lovely meal this evening. Our 1st visit and will return. Thank u..."

Jennifer Rogers

"Was amazing. Staff were very helpful. X. View from window was lovely..."

June Stewart

"Loved it so much I went a 2nd time in 2 weeks. Great food, wine and..."

Helen Dohrman

"My partner, Sue and I had a lovely lunch on Saturday. First time visit and we will return...."

Jim Dow

"Excellent food, excellent service and a brilliant atmosphere! First time we've been but definitely not the last!..."

Kirstin Lavery

"Always happy to go here, staff very friendly and helpful. We will be back as soon..."

Rhona Macgregor

"Amazing,excellent seafood cooked to perfection in relaxed..."

Rauri Mclean

"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..."

Mich Elle

"Great unassuming bistro next to the river. Nicely decorated with a great feel. We had the smoked salmon, fish and chips, scallops and scampi..."

JJ Cuervo

"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..."

Martin Morrell

"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......"

Lisa & Wes Williams

"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..."

Angela Sorensen

"Beautiful restaurant. Food was delicious. We had the lunch menu special and wow tasty and great value for..."

LESLEY WALKER

"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!..."

Elizabeth Tako (Betsy)

"The food was really good and in particular the venison is the best I have tried, the gravy is just amazing. Highly..."

Raul Ibañez

"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..."

Grahame Rainey

"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..."

Ailsa Fraser

The Alleycat

93/100 (3093 ratings)

"Beautiful food. The haggis bon bons were amazing! We had fish and chips as our mains and the jackfruit fish is some of the best faux fish I've ever..."

Kaisha

"I had no idea Inverness had an all vegan cafe, so the Alleycat was a very welcome discovery. Their food is delicious and the staff are lovely. They..."

Tracey Binnie

"The mind blowing jackfruit fish and chips was one of the best vegan meals I’ve ever had. Cannot fault the service either. Lovely, inviting and..."

Lindsay Cook

"Lovely food, loaded smoked tofu hotdogs, we tried 3 of the 4 toppings, had a no tuna melt and fries. All really good, dog welcome and given a bowl of..."

Emma Thorburn

"Super friendly staff in a cozy set up space, providing tasty vegan food of all Kind. Had the cheese and haggis Sandwich with brown bread and battered..."

Charlotte Neubert

"Such tasty food! We ordered the fish & chips and haggis bon bons. Such big portions and super tasty. Really friendly customer service as well. Hidden..."

Kay

"This was the best meal that we had in Inverness hands down. The vibe of this place is so wholesome and lovely. The gentleman that served us really..."

tatiana elliott

"So glad I got the chance to visit here today, rustic but intimate cafe, really friendly staff and great selection of homemade cakes. Will definitely..."

Alex Severn

"Delicious vegan comfort food and friendly welcoming staff. Will definitely go there next time I’m in town..."

philip castle

David Williams

The Clachnaharry Inn

92/100 (10482 ratings)

Steak Pie Macaroni Cheese & Tuna Toastie

Fish Gujons and Chips

Another Great Whiskey with Great Company

Fish

Prawn Marie Rose and Smoked Salmon Starter

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Roast Beef Sunday Lunch

Strongbow

Aspall Cider

Haggis Neeps and Tatties

Haggis Bon Bons

Fish and Chips

Lasagne and Chips Lamb with Patatos and Vegetables

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent lunch here today,they really do a lovely..."

Heather Morrison

"The Clachnaharry embodies everything a good pub should. Warm and friendly, great choice of ales & lagers including my favourite Peroni. Comfortable..."

Maya Ostrom

"Good food in a cute, dog friendly bar. Bar staff were second to none and felt very looked after. My dog got plenty of fusses and treats. She also..."

Ging Marshall

"We came for Sunday Roast and it was delightful. We ate on the bar, the drinks were great, the food was great, the sticky Toffee Pudding in particular..."

Madison Olson

"Best pub in Scotland, everybody so friendly , bonus that's it dog friendly. What else can l say , it's an amazing place..."

Jason Wright

William Thomson

"Unfortunately they didn't serve food when we were there but there is a sign explaining that as you go in. Nice selection of drinks and the beer..."

Emma Moore

"Fancied fish and chips for tea so a nice walk in the evening sunshine took us ro Clachnaharry Inn and had lovely fish chips and peas and sticky..."

Joe McGowan

"Charming bar, I’ve been coming here for.. decades now! Love it - great food, fab drinks and dog friendly! Great beer garden, friendly staff -..."

Louise MacDonald

"No food at the moment but the company, atmosphere, team beer and fayre were top notch! Looking forward to the next excuse to..."

Steve Marquis

"Such a great find! After a lovely walk along the Caledonian Canal to Clachnaharry and the sea lock on a cold rainy Sunday, we saw the Clachnaharry..."

Jacqui Cutter

"Friendly lovely pub well worth a visit as called in on the off chance.. Sorry didn't do food Mondays netherless lovely cosy feel.. Free books to take..."

Wendy Bowley

"Amazing food. One of the best pies I've ever had. Filled with meat and very flavoursome. The apple crumble reminded me of the ones my Mum used to..."

Louise Southwell

"This is our regular and being going on and off since the 1990s. It’s about as near as you’ll get to an olde worlde, English real ale pub with a..."

Gregor Hay

"Nice traditional roadside Inn with decent ales to drink. Easy walking route along Caledonian Canal ends..."

Alistair Stevenson

"Lovely pub. We sat outside and enjoyed the lovely..."

Jenna Baird

"Cosy place, friendly staff & delicious food & fine selection of local..."

emma cameron

"Missed out on having a meal here, however, on the two days we visited, the staff were friendly and very helpful by helping us out with info on where..."

Paul Hartridge

"Lovely pub , great lunch , soup & sandwich with side salad & chips , very generous portion . The person that served us was very friendly, been a few..."

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