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35-day dry-aged steaks - Contrast Brasserie, Inverness, Highland

Contrast Brasserie

4.7 (1011)
£25 and under
Scottish
20 Ness Bank, Inverness, Highland IV2 4SF

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Welcome to Contrast Brasserie. With a sharp focus on Scottish, locally sourced produce, we invite you to savour the tastes of the season with a touch of Pan-Asian flair.

From succulent rare breed pork, prime dry-aged beef to market fresh fruit and vegetables we try to stay true to our Scottish roots, creating simple dishes built around one great ingredient. Located just a short walk from the City Centre of Inverness, take a wander along the tree lined river where a warm welcome awaits!

Early Bird Menu not available on Saturday night

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary Asian, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:00 am Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sunday Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01463 223777
  • Website
    http://www.glenmoristontownhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jessie
  • Catering
    Using only the very best of local produce, our menus celebrate the best of Scottish food but with a touch of pan-Asian flair.<br />We source all our produce locally and produce everything in-house, from succulent rare breed pork, and prime dry-aged beef to market fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • Private party facilities
    The oak-lined Private Dining Room or Windsor Function Room are available for exclusive hire for 2 to 90 guests and offer the ideal space for a meeting of the minds or a large social gathering.
  • Location
    20 Ness Bank, Inverness, Highland IV2 4SF
  • Neighborhood
    Inverness
  • Cross street
    Ness Bank
  • Parking details
    With ample free on-site parking there is no need to find a parking place then traipse across town in the rain - you are literally seconds from car to table, door-to-door!
  • Public transit
    The Stagecoach Highland buses 6 (Lochardil) and 16 (Foyers) stop on Haugh Road which runs parallel to Ness Bank where Contrast is situated.The hotel is a short walk from Inverness Train station.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music from our resident piano player in our Piano Bar every Friday and Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Contrast Brasserie's menu was last updated on 1/14/2023.

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What 1,011 people are saying

Contrast Brasserie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Overall

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Food

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Service

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Ambiance

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Value

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for brunch

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Kid-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Innovative

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for groups

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Healthy

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Hot spot

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for fine wines

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Romantic

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Lively

  • Inverness

    Best Overall

  • Inverness

    Best Food

  • Inverness

    Best Service

  • Inverness

    Best Ambiance

  • Inverness

    Best Value

  • Inverness

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness

    Good for groups

  • Inverness

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inverness

    Healthy

  • Inverness

    Hot spot

  • Inverness

    Neighborhood gem

  • Inverness

    Great for fine wines

  • Inverness

    Romantic

  • Inverness

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Contrast Brasserie impresses with "fantastic value," "delicious food," and "attentive staff." Regulars praise its "consistent, top class" dining experience. The pre-theatre menu is a standout, with dishes like duck leg and seabass. The scenic river views and welcoming atmosphere create a memorable visit. Highly recommended for special occasions.

1,011 Reviews

  1. Stephen

    Inverness5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pre theatre menu was unbelievable. If you think it’s a lesser menu, then think again. Mains of duck leg and seabass were up there with the best food I’ve ever tasted. Then it’s the turn of desserts, my wife’s cheesecake was incredible. £68 for two courses and two drinks each was fantastic value. Last mention to the staff, attentive and funny.

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  2. FREDDY

    Miami3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, nice place, just prices, 100% recommended.

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  3. Tara

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Hyped up to be this exceptional meal and looked forward to this dinner as our “special” dinner out. Hate to say, but was rather disappointed. Ambience of the restaurant was dated and dull. Wait staff were overall pleasant. Plates that came out were just ok, the lamb was the best dish, followed by the dessert. The pasta and pork were disappointing. Overall we did not feel like we received the value hoped for with this restaurant.

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  4. Consuelo

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buena carne y servicio. Buena ubicación frente al río.

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  5. Mark

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I have ever had. Staff was very friendly and professional. The pre-theatre meal is affordable and the steak was cooked to perfection. The place was packed with locals, which is always a good sign. I recommend them highly.

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  6. Lorna

    Inverness3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic meal at Contrast, my 3rd time dining with them in aonth - says it all!

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  7. Rona

    Inverness4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food,good service and nice atmosphere. Will return.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Inverness1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Interesting mix of meals on offer but perhaps more of a mix of international flavours would be good. Appeared to be a focus on eastern style recipes.

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  9. Alina VIP

    Inverness14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely meal and welcoming staff. Great food and drinks selection

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  10. Sally

    Inverness2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always ! First class every time , lovely birthday lunch

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FAQs

Contrast Brasserie is rated 4.7 stars by 1011 OpenTable diners.

Contrast Brasserie does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Contrast Brasserie

20 Ness Bank, Inverness, Highland IV2 4SF

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ness Bank
  • Neighborhood
    Inverness
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 7:00 am–10:00 am Sun 8:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sunday Sun 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary Asian, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    With ample free on-site parking there is no need to find a parking place then traipse across town in the rain - you are literally seconds from car to table, door-to-door!
  • Public transit
    The Stagecoach Highland buses 6 (Lochardil) and 16 (Foyers) stop on Haugh Road which runs parallel to Ness Bank where Contrast is situated.The hotel is a short walk from Inverness Train station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jessie
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music from our resident piano player in our Piano Bar every Friday and Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.glenmoristontownhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    01463 223777
  • Catering
    Using only the very best of local produce, our menus celebrate the best of Scottish food but with a touch of pan-Asian flair.<br />We source all our produce locally and produce everything in-house, from succulent rare breed pork, and prime dry-aged beef to market fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • Private party facilities
    The oak-lined Private Dining Room or Windsor Function Room are available for exclusive hire for 2 to 90 guests and offer the ideal space for a meeting of the minds or a large social gathering.
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