Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Inverness / Scottish Highlands

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Updated December 05, 2024

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The Loch Ness Inn

4.7

4.7 (1137)

£25 and under

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

The Loch Ness Inn, is a small hotel located in Drumnadrochit, just 1.5 miles from Urquhart Castle and 15 miles from Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.

Our restaurant offers diners the chance to experience the best of local Highland produce, cooked to perfection, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. We have a wonderful wine & gin list to accompany your food.

Visit our Brewery Bar and sample our excellent range of local beers and whiskies.

Top review

Jacquie

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

It was a treat from my elderly parents for my husband and I. All 4 of us had a table in the restaurant. Dad is disabled and the staff were fantastic at making sure he was well cared for throughout. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. A lovely evening all round. Thank you

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Thai Dining

4.7

4.7 (599)

£25 and under

Thai

Inverness

About the restaurant

With our cooking staff born and raised in Thailand, you are assured of an authentic Thai Dining Experience.

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Brian

Dined 1 day ago

The flavours are great every fresh noodles fantastic wife had a great green curry chicken

The Mash Tun Hotel

4.7

4.7 (62)

£25 and under

British

Aberlour

About the restaurant

The Mash Tun sits beside the River Spey, nestled in beautiful Aberlour. Recently refurbished, it is now a stylish boutique hotel. This historic establishment has been transformed into a beacon of Scottish hospitality, marrying tradition with contemporary luxury.
Our small restaurant offers fine dining without the fuss and a cosy and intimate ambiance.
The whisky bar boasts a magnificent stock of Scottish malts, with a few guest stars from around the world and our own award winning Stalla Dhu range. We also boast our own cigar humidor where guests can choose from an impressive selection of Cuban and New World cigars, to be enjoyed in our enclosed and heated cigar hut!
We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Leslie

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was wonderful, will definitely be back. The haddock fish and chips were delicious.

Redcliffe Bar and Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (207)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

Welcome to Redcliffe Bar and Restaurant.
Locally owned and operated Venue. Good seasonal menus created by our head chef Andrew.
Ambient restaurant with good selection of beers and ales. Great wine list!
Excellent Outdoor Area with full table service using the latest technology. Come and see our ladybird outdoor Wood fired Pizza Oven.
And the best bit - The views to Inverness Castle and Ben Wyvis. Simply Stunning!.
Come along and enjoy our hospitality. We look forward to serving you soon.

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Christine

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Very understanding when booking required modifying and group received a warm welcome. Service was great as all starter, main courses arrived at the same time so no waiting. Good table service for drinks, pleasant ambiance and cheerful staff. Lovely festive lunch

The Shores Plockton

4.6

4.6 (223)

£41 and over

Scottish

Plockton

About the restaurant

Shop Open Daily. 9am-3pm - Sundays. 10am-3pm

Restaurant

Lunch 11am - 2pm Friday to Sunday
Dinner 6pm - 8pm Friday & Saturday

***We have a 10% Service Charge***

The Shores Seafood Restaurant is set in a beautiful location, in the stunning village of Plockton, on the Scottish mainland near the Isle of Skye.
The team at The Shores aim to seek the finest local, seasonal produce, delivering modern Scottish cuisine, with a number of influences.

Scotland’s coastal waters are world famous for their rich & varied produce, freshly caught Langoustines, Lobster & King Scallops by local fishermen to name just a few of the highlights.

It’s all about what’s on the plate......

We welcome you to enjoy an evening with us. We have an interesting and varied selection of beer, cider & wines, and if you fancy something a little stronger, we have an ever increasing selection of Scottish Single Malts & Gins.

Top review

Katri

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

Warm welcome followed by professional and kind service. We were celebrating a birthday and there was wee "happy birthday" sign on table rather than reserved. I thought it was nice wee gesture. The bottle of prosecco Santi Nello was lovely, we also had port wine Cockburn's Fine Ruby with the dessert and that was nice as well. The port worked well with the soft and well balanced chocolate tart. The tart was not too sweet, and the portion size just right. For starter we had the scallops, and they were made to perfection. For main we had the smoked haddock, again well balance flavours, though the smoky flavour was very strong, so you defenetly have to like smoked. Presentation on all the foods were well thought off and bonnie. Personally I loved the use of edible flowers. We had a lovely time at the Shores Plockton and would defenetly come back. Highly recommend. Thank you again to the whole staff.

The Badachro Inn

4.6

4.6 (516)

£25 and under

Scottish

Gairloch

About the restaurant

Visit The Badachro Inn | Restaurant by Gairloch for the best hospitality the West of Scotland can offer. The Inn offers good food, beer, wine and spirits to go with it.

Badachro Inn is a unique bar / restaurant in a unique place – a sheltered bay in spectacular Loch Gairloch – one of the best West Coast anchorages. It’s a popular place to meet for a drink or a pleasant meal.

Visit us for the best hospitality the West of Scotland can offer. The Inn offers good food, beer, wine and spirits to go with it. We can also point you in the right direction for places to visit and accommodation in the local area.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT DOGS IN THE CONSERVATORY AREA. IF YOU WISH TO BRING YOUR DOG PLEASE BOOK A TABLE IN THE BAR AREA.

PARTIES OF OVER 6 MUST BOOK BY PHONE ON 01445741255. Please call between 9AM-12PM. OR 3PM-6PM

IF ALL TABLES ARE FULLY BOOKED WHY NOT TRY ONE OF OUR OUTSIDE WOOD FIRED PIZZA FROM THE STAG AND DOUGH ON OUR DECKING CA

Top review

David

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, fantastic service. Can't wait to visit again in January.

Fig & Thistle Bistro

4.5

4.5 (973)

£26 to £40

International

Inverness

About the restaurant

Fig & Thistle Bistro offers modern Scottish cuisine in a casual dining venue in the heart of the city centre, Using Quality local produce with daily specials, they offer value for money and a warm welcome.

Top review

Christine

Dined 7 days ago

Had an exceptionally good lunch today. The bistro was nicely decorated for Christmas, with crackers on each table and little Santa hats on the bottles of wine. The staff were very pleasant particularly the young man who served us. He was very friendly without being overbearing. The food was first class. This is my third Xmas meal and it was nice to get a break from Turkey! I had a goats cheese starter and crispy chicken stir fry Korean style for main. I enjoyed every mouthful and can recommend both. It’s very well priced at under £20 for two courses and a varied men7 that should suit all tastes. I can’t wait to go there again. Well done Fig & Thistle.

Sundancer Bar & Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (142)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Nairn

About the restaurant

Opened in 2017 The Sun Dancer restaurant is positioned overlooking the Moray Firth.

Well known for the quality and presentation of our food using only the freshest and locally sourced produce and renowned for our expertise in crafting and presenting our own in-house and classic range of cocktails.

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Kate

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

A lovely meal again. The server kindly turned down the music.

The Allangrange Arms

4.4

4.4 (746)

£25 and under

British

Inverness

About the restaurant

The Allangrange is a hotel and restaurant in Munlochy, on the Black Isle, We are a 10 min car journey from Inverness.

We provide gourmet pub food, fine wine & ales with boutique rooms.

Every Thursday we have Gerry Coogan on piano
Every Friday we have world renowned classical singer Tone Hendry

Top review

Sandie

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent choice of food available, beautifully presented and tasted wonderful, each and every dish we ordered. Service was great

The Battlefield Bar & Restaurant

4.0

4 (37)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

*EVERY SUNDAY WE HAVE A SUNDAY ROAST ALONG WITH A REDUCED MENU*
*Due to staff allergies dogs are only permitted in our bar area*
In the heart of Culloden Moor set just of the atmospheric Culloden Battlefield, we are committed to bringing great food, wine, whisky, beer and even cocktails to all that we have the privilege of serving. The Battlefield Bar & Restaurant is created out of a passion to address the needs of the local community along with offering tourists the chance to taste some amazing Scottish food, it serves as a great drinking and dining destination that boasts a vibrant yet relaxed setting. Modern, seasonal and fresh, the menu features an inventive range of Scottish favourites as well as a few signature dishes.

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Carol

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Second visit here and they were awesome again. The staff maintain high standards with a smile, the food was tasty and plentiful; what more could you ask for?

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