We came in to the Dowry midday on a Saturday without a booking. The friendly manager was very accommodating and managed to squeeze us in within 40 minutes.
We had a delicious lunch. The food was fresh, flavourful and the service quick and efficient. Awesome experience, and we will be coming back!
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Peter Goldsworthy
Google
a month ago
4.0
A very modern, bright and light restaurant. The menu is a bit limited. We had fish and chips (very good) and two of us had the burger (which comes alone, no chips or salad). The burgers were quite good. We also ordered an order of chips (fries) which were unique in shape and delicious.
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Jennie Rake
Google
a month ago
5.0
You get a great view of the harbour if your table is at the back. Food was excellent and service was polite and efficient. Well priced menu with plenty of choices.
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Cate McLeod
Google
a month ago
5.0
This restaurant is, so far, the high point of our trip to Shetland . Be sure to book a table because they can be scarce now that the secret is out. From the cauliflower bites to mussels , to French toast brioche dessert, you will not be sorry . And the staff makes you feel welcome, at home.
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Alastair Swaffer
Google
2 weeks ago
4.0
The Dowry is a pleasant bar/rastaurant in the centre of Lerwick. It is clean and nicely layed out and the staff were friendly, prompt and accurate.
The menu was quite varied and had something for most tastes. When the food arrived, it was nicely presented and tasted good.
Prices felt about right for the type of place and food we got.
All-in-all, pleasant and good on all fronts but nothing that was really stand-out.
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Carlie C
Google
3 weeks ago
5.0
We were on Shetland for 2 days and went to the Dowry twice, it was that good! The first night we went for drinks and snacks. We had smoked almonds and crisps/ chips as the kitchen had just closed but they were delicious. Great gin and tonic with Shetland reel gin. I tried the Simmer and seaweed gins, both were great. They took the care to serve each with a particular tonic and garnish to suit the taste of the gin. My husband had the lerwick beer on tap. For lunch we had smoked salmon Flatbread which was great. Also had the hummus bowl. Very busy for lunch. So would recommend reservations if you can but they good us a table. Owner was very friendly welcoming both to the restaurant and Shetland.
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Marta Borowiec
Google
2 months ago
5.0
Great atmosphere, but book in advance if you want to have a meal. Quite busy, but I have only popped in for a dram of Harris Gin with sugar kelp;) great accompanied with black coffee for a lovely afternoon reset.
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Richard Fox
Google
2 months ago
5.0
I don't think we have enjoyed a meal more at this price point than at the Dowry. We really liked the relaxed friendly service and atmosphere, the place was full of a mix of locals and visitors and on a Tuesday night! If you are lucky enough to get a window seat (you really need to be in a party of 4 or more) then the view of the waterfront is lovely.
The food is very very good, well presented and delicious. It's accompanied by a very good selection of drinks, interesting beers, wines and spirits. All excellent.
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Mark Ardrey-Graves
Google
2 months ago
5.0
Absolutely lovely. Make a reservation ahead of time, but be prepared for the famous Shetland cheerful hospitality and delicious food. The haddock & frites was the best fried fish I’ve had anywhere in the UK.
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Lewis Teale
Google
2 months ago
5.0
Very busy spot and I can see why. Had a coffee here then booked a table for late lunch, the beef burger was amazing, staff are great. Highly recommend.
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Jenny Ducker
Google
2 months ago
5.0
Started with a friendly and accommodating welcome. Coffee, food and service were all excellent. Already planning when we can come back! Thank you
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Kirsty Stewart
Google
3 months ago
4.0
Lovely evening meal. Had mussels and salmon as a main. And the desserts were fabulous. Was very busy and we pleased we booked as they turned a number of people away.
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Rhiannon Apps
Google
3 months ago
5.0
The dowry was lovely I was seated very quickly and the food came out fast the service was great and the burger I had wad lovely definitely worth trying
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Pheebs911
Google
3 months ago
4.0
Had dinner here once. We had buttermilk chicken burger and the salmon on bed of curried vegetables. Both were very tasty. We had local beers which were also very nice. Didn't award full stars because the servers attitude wasn't good, she was abrupt and seemed to have no interest whatsoever in any of the customers. It wouldn't put me off eating there again though. I recommend booking a table if you can, we saw people turned away.
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Amy Owens
Google
4 months ago
5.0
Had a lovely meal on my solo trip to Lerwick. They made me feel very welcome and I really enjoyed what I ordered. I am a veggie so went for the cauliflower wings, salt and pepper fries and affogato accompanied by some great local gin. I went early evening and it was already getting busy so definitely book.
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Rebecca Gallagher
Google
6 months ago
5.0
Lovely food with great flavour, the biscoff french toast is a must! The two servers were excellent and very friendly.
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yuyun drwiega
Google
2 years ago
5.0
The best place to have lunch and dinner in Lerwick..!!! Give the hats off to the brilliant Chef Helen Fullerton 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 we had dinner of 5 plates and two desserts between the three of us. Topped up with three gins and tonic that are well recommended by the friendly staff. Definitely a must visit restaurant in Lerwick!!
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Matt Baron
Google
2 years ago
5.0
Great setting in the centre of Lerwick. Very modern, sleek long bar with ample amounts of alcohol to sample.
Book ahead if you’re keen to visit, esp on Fri/Sat evenings.
I ate:
Small plates: Rosemary focaccia, balsamic & Olive oil / Sweet tattie chips, paprika sea salt & maple mustard Mayo
Main: Shetland Smoked Haddock & Parmesan Croquettes & creamy butter leek sauce
Dessert: Local rhubarb poached in hibiscus, custard, tarragon, brandy snap & ginger crumb
My only negative was that 10 mins before our allocated time was up we were forced to take our drinks to another table so they could sit the next customers down. Although the waitress apologised it left a bit of a sour taste, which was a shame. We were also sat right next to the front door and some guys were coming in/out without face masks which was uncomfortable.
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Katarzyna Thorp
Google
3 years ago
5.0
Fabulous place. Amazing food and great service. Good value for money. The best in the area oatmilk hot chocolate. Menu choice good and portion size generous. Sandwiches are excellent size with a lot of filling. Always 2 soups available and at least one gluten free. Not enough seating area so you might be sharing table with someone but that's never a problem. It is a very popular place during lunch. You can now pre book the table which is brilliant if you want to avoid waiting. Staff is always helpful and smiling.
