We visited the Ubiquitous Chip on the very last night of out 12-nights visit to Scotland...we…read morewanted something definitively Scottish, with excellent food and drink options, and not too stuffy for an upscale spot to eat. That's exactly what we got. We walked to the Chip after visiting the relatively nearby Kelvingrove Museum. It's in a not-too-touristy area with tons of nearby restaurant options and hidden in a little alley (or "close") off Byres Road. There are multiple "venues" within Ubiquitous Chip - 2 bars (The Corner and The Wee...) We ended up at the Wee ahead of our reservation time, and the bartender guided us well with a dram after asking for something he thought was great that we'd have a more difficult time getting back in the States. (Ledaig). Both bars were pretty packed, so we wandered back and forth between the 2 until a spot finally opened at the Wee Pub. Our reservation was for the main dining room (not the Brasserie). There was a lot for us to enjoy as vegetarians. We rolled our own tasting menu with a plate of Scottish cheeses (typically a dessert item on Scottish menus, but we stand by the legitimacy of cheese for dinner). All 5 cheeses were vegetarian (ie no rennet) and served with a nice chutney and 2 different types of in-house-made crackers. It was delightful. We also had the BBQ Carrots dish...it's two carrot chunks, soft-cooked, charred on the outside, served on a delicious bed of sauces with a lovely Indian curry vibe. We got a salad with honey mustard dressing, fennel and shaved celery...it was very fresh and a nice counterpoint to the cheese and carrots. We also got potatoes, which were topped with creme fresh and light herbs. The potatoes were a little dry and light on flavor, but dipped in the creme and also in the leftover sauce from the carrots dish, they did the job. Service was stellar and friendly. Dining in the main restaurant makes you feel like you're outside. There are live plants everywhere, and a ceiling made up of windows like a greenhouse. You can see the brasserie, the more casual restaurant, on the second level (though, honestly, the main restaurant didn't feel unnecessarily stuffy like some fine dining restaurants. This was the perfect place for us to have a final meal in Scotland with plenty of food, drink and friendly service that left the perfect taste in our mouths.

Very cool setting. This place has several different rooms including bars, dining, etc. We dined…read moreat the upstairs garden and missed the opportunity to go to the rooftop because it had closed. The upstairs may look simple in some photos but it has a skylight throughout and you can view the greenery of the main dining floor below. Such a unique setting. If we had energy, we would have gone to the bars. The food included traditional Scottish eats along with modern items like tacos (which we skipped because we come from the land of great Mexican food.) Fav was the trio of traditional "spreads". One was meat, one was carrot, one was potato. You could never guess by description or photo but it was great since I was looking for traditional Irish food. It was farther from our hotel but worth the recommendation by our concierge. A bottle of rose for us was 30 pounds. Easy. Service was only okay for us. Food and atmosphere stood out.

This is a proper steak house. Don't be fooled by the small size of this restaurant, it is hitting…read morewell above its weight. Food and service were amazing. Traditional steakhouses menu with Scottish twist. I highly recommend.

Good food good service, small so recommend making reservations…read more Both steak and seafood options good

Yasss - I've got to say, I really, really love the new McPhabbs. See, I was a fan beforehand but…read morenow it's had a refurb and it is looking really slick and lovely. The team behind Finnieston favourite Firebird recently took over so the place has seen quite a lot of changes. Out the front there's new seating which I know will be lovely in the warm weather (when it arrives). Inside is a lot lighter and brighter - I love the colours and there is some really funky embossed wallpaper going on too. They've updated the food menu and seriously, I want to eat it all. But more on that in a minute. The bar menu has changed too so the beers and wine are now a bit cheaper - old McPhabbs had oddly expensive booze but it's nice to see the prices come down. When does that ever happen? Ok, so the food menu. I love this menu and was really excited by everything, but I have to admit I've had the same dish twice now because I loved it that much. Soft. Shell. Crab. Burger. Oh my days. It is as good as it sounds and that's without me telling you that it also has kimchi (spice punch!) and avocado (soothing deliciousness) on it too. It is seriously so good. You need to eat it. At £11 it's at the pricier end of the burger scale but it does come with chips and it's crab! So you can't really complain. Other things on the menu I plan on eating shortly are: beef short rib tacos, fontina mac cheese, Vietnamese summer rolls. There's also a tasty sounding sandwich selection. There's another outside area out the back which is a nice little deck area and the function area downstairs has also seen some changes which I won't spoil for you. You need to go see yourself! So yeh, I've got to say, I am a huge fan of the new McPhabbs and see myself visiting all the time.

I'm sure by now you are sick of reading reviews of the crab burger by now so here's something…read moredifferent... No actually, it's not. That burger is amazing! That crispy seasoned batter is making my mouth water just thinking about it, I can't wait to get it again. The 7 spice fries are great, really well balanced with heat taking its rightful second place to flavour. For dessert I went for, well, not a dessert but a Salted caramel hard shake - glorious. Vanilla and cream leads to a light hit of vodka and the sweet taste of caramel. Winner. Quite content but not willing to let a dessert go to waste I finished off the wife's lemon meringue baked Alaska. The meringue was so silky smooth and the lemon was just the right amount of sharp to compliment it. Thoroughly enjoyed myself and it was made even better by a random folk band having a jam session in the corner.

Oh. My. Flock. Was this pop up one of the best I've ever tried? Yes, yes it was…read more Flock Pop Up by John Traynor (formerly of the Porter & Rye, Lebowski's Group) showcases Scottish food in relaxed settings. This one was hosted at Seb & Mili which is a fab cafe in the city centre and it made for a great dining spot in the evening - relaxing and comfortable. The 8 course menu was £35pp and actually, in the end, I think it was underpriced for all the delicious food we scoffed. Starting with warm bread and a piece of crispy chicken skin, I was immediately impressed. The chicken skin was crispy yet still a little chewy, and tasted all the better for being topped with liver pate. Moving onto the next course (which was fabulously introduced by the front of house staff) which was beetroot with crowdie cheese. There was a lovely granita through the dish which really elevated the dish from being just beetroot and cheese. Scallop ceviche was one of the stand-out dishes for me - I love scallop, and this was so soft and delicate and really did justice to it. It was a refreshing dish too, so even though we'd eaten a bit by this stage, it felt like a nice intermission before diving into the heavier dishes. I really liked the pumpkin seeds with it which were a bit unusual with a ceviche. The only dish that I didn't love as much as I hoped was the duck, and I think that's purely because it was served warm rather than hot. It was a large slice of breast with the skin still on, and absolutely delicious flavour combinations (gingerbread with duck?! Yes!). But for me, I would have liked it a little hotter. The final main was a 60 day aged rump steak by Rodgers Butchers. This was the best steak I've had in my life. And I've had a lot of amazing steak. It was just so soft and buttery, delicate and mouthwatering. I lingered over this dish because I just didn't want it to end. It was served with a stack of barley risotto and kale which I appreciated as something completely to what you normally get with steak while being very Scottish and modern. Onto dessert. If you've ever read a review of mine, you'll know I pretty much never have dessert. I just don't have a sweet tooth and have some issues with dairy so avoid it. The first dessert was a popcorn panna cotta which was very mild in taste and a nice fresh way of leading into the chocolate mousse. The granola crumb was excellent. Finally, chocolate mousse with peanut butter ice cream. I actually preferred the ice cream to the mousse, it was chunky PB with a massive amount of flavour. Just delicious. So what else can I say about Flock Pop Up? We had a fabulous night - it was relaxing, intimate and the food was well paced. We were actually in a hurry as we had a gig to go to, and so managed to scoff all that food in 75 minutes. Other tables were taking their time which is understandable! I loved the attention and respect that was paid to local Scottish produce and really felt like that was the champion of the night - everything was sourced locally, from the duck to truffles and beef, and it was really nice to see a chef do Scottish food in such a modern way.

Gosh, I really want to give this pop up more than three stars as I'm well and truly appreciative of…read morethe fact that I won a dinner for two, but my experience here was just a-ok. Set in Seb and Mili's, Flock Pop Up set up shop to give diners a casual yet sophisticated dining experience showcasing Scotlands local fare at an affordable price. Even though it was casual, Sophie K and I decided we were going to dress a step above casual and we felt as though we fit right in with the rest of the crowd there. Our reservations some how got mixed up but they were able to accommodate us which was great! We were sat as soon as we got there an were brought the menu which laid out what was on for the evening. We knew it was BYOB as Sophie K noticed it on Twitter, otherwise, we wouldn't have known to bring anything to drink. No worries. First out were warmed rolls and smoked butter. I am a huge fan of anything and everything smoked, however, this butter left me wanting more smoked flavour. If anything, it was more of a knob of butter with a bit of smoked salt sprinkled on top. I couldn't really taste the smoked salt once I spread it on the bread. None the less, who doesn't like a warm bit of bread? Next up was the crispy chicken skin with liver pate. Normally, I would pick the skin off any meat that I eat, but I figured I would give this a go. The taste of the chicken skin brought back memories of my tubbier childhood days where I would eat the skin off of chicken and quite enjoy it. The liver pate, although not a favourite of mine, was almost unnoticeable given the chicken skin was so flavourful. Not a negative, but a positive as I don't normally eat liver pate either. (I'm such a bore). The next course was the beetroot with crowdie cheese. This course was made by the cheese as beetroot on it's own is pretty flavourless. I ate this plate in a hurry as it was pretty tasty. The next course was the scallop ceviche. I'm not exactly sure where to begin with this one. Of all the dishes, this one was probably my least favourite. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love scallops, but I've discovered, unfortunately through eating this dish, that I'm not a fan of raw scallops. Besides the fact that there was a huge amount of scallops on the dish, the frozen apple confused me and brought nothing to the dish. The duck was probably my favourite dish of the night. The only thing I will mention about all the dishes, especially the meat dishes, is that they were barely luke warm which was a little off putting. The duck was perfectly cooked, but lacked temperature, so it was a little strange eating it. Everything about this dish was perfect, including the blackberries and the gingerbread puree. I would eat this dish over and over again. The steak was indeed another tasty dish, but again, it was a little too cool for my liking. Instead of it feeling like a sophisticated dish, I felt like it was needing a roll and ju to turn it in to a steak sandwich. I wasn't a fan of the pearl barley risotto, it tasted too much like a scotch broth, without the broth and the steak could have used a bit more ju. Along with the duck, the desserts made me happy. While I've never had a pana cotta, this one had the texture of a hard boiled egg white, which was a bit odd to me. It did, however taste like popcorn which was amazing. The lemon curd stole the show and I would have gladly eaten my body weight in it if given the chance. I also absolutely loved the chocolate mousse and the peanut butter ice cream. By far my favourite of the two. The wee touch of banana also made the dish interesting. Over all, the meal was good, but there were just a few things that made this a three star versus a four star experience for me. The food came out rather quickly which was nice, but all of the food was either cold (meant to be) or just barely warm when it should have or could have potentially been piping hot. The wait staff and the chef were all very lovely and accommodating, which is always great and the location of the pop us was cozy.

The best selection of scotch I have seen in Scotland. I had a local scotch made by Glengoyne…read moreDistillery and loved it. I had the Cullen skink soup for dinner and it was the best I had all trip. All the food being brought out looked top quality. I recommend getting a reservation for any night of the week. It's a cozy place, so seating is limited.

Couldn't recommend the Clachan any more!! It was an exquisite experience from start to finish. Food…read morewas delicious and all staff provided amazing service and were so friendly. We started with a scallop appetizer and two bowls of Cullen Skink soup. The scallops were nicely played and amazing on the pallet. The soup was out of this world with smoked haddock, potato and vegetables. After or appetizers we enjoyed a chorizo and red pepper pizza and salmon and vegetables. Hands down some of the best food start to finish we had while we trekked through the entire county of Scotland. Highly recommend enjoying a meal here.

My friend invited me to come for burgers with her here after with a pretty amazing 5pm deal for it…read more Honestly, I didn't know it even existed. Coincidentally, I had just a few weeks earlier walked past the church (?) and thought that it's pretty cool that you can wander down a side alley and find a pretty lovely square. That's Glasgow for you though I suppose. Our first moment included us waiting at the door to be seated - mind you, the sign specifically says you should go the bar to be seated. Duh, blonde moment. It makes total sense though, the bar staff don't have a view of the door because of the big round pillar in the way. We had a good laugh about it though. Word to the wise though - sitting anywhere close to the door can get rather drafty. Especially when it's cold outside. The place was really busy with a rather eclectic mixture of people - older men, business people and later on some youths who were pretty drunk and relatively inappropriately dressed. Anyways, on to the food. My friend went for the pork and black pudding burger with the fried egg. Be advised that there is chopped bacon in the pork mince and so don't worry about the pink spots. It comes with a side salad and some fries. I myself wen't for the veggie haggis burger (I don't know why) but I do not regret my choice (salad and fries as sides). It was very, very tasty, crumbly and extremely large. The cheese was melty and wonderful but I wish there had been a little sauce of some kind and maybe a little more spice in the burger itself. The fries were on the dull side, bland and semi old and cold. We also shared some onion rings which were pretty tasty. The batter was crisp and not dripping in oil, but it could have done with a stronger flavour I think. We drank some house red, which was mediocre but helped, and at the end, although extremely full, we had some peppermint tea to forego the dessert. The tea comes with some pretty amazing little sweet treat and so dessert was definitely not needed. It's definitely a hidden little gem in Glasgow!

With Jack Johnson purring from the stereo, moody lighting, cocktails and black and white films on…read moreTV, this bar should be pretty much everything I don't look for in a watering hole. However, situated on the edge of the city's east end, it's hard not to be encapsualted by Cafe Source. Formed in the basement of the truly sumptuous St Andrews in the Square, the cafe/bar is tastefully decorated and is virtually a cocoon in one of the least appealling areas of the city. While football fans could be battering lumps out of each other little more than five minutes away, more sophisticated locals and those in the know are likely to be supping a mojito, enjoying authentic and delicious(although not cheap) Scottish grub and watching a Laurel and Hardy film in here. Were this pub situated in the West End it would probably be unbearable, but so inconspicuous is its location that it maintains an extremely laidback and friendly vibe. The staff, in particular, are excellent. Visitors would be well advised to order a taxi from here if they're leaving late at night, but that shouldn't put them off coming in the first place. This is a lovely venue with some of the best local food on the go. Oh, and if you combine it with a gig in the upstairs venue, you're talking about one of the best word of mouth nights out in the city.

The Kelvingrove Cafe is a friendly, welcoming spot in laid-back Kelvingrove, and a fine place to…read morestop for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. A popular brunch spot, the café draws a crowd; we got seated and got our orders in quick: a veggie Scottish breakfast for my wife and Eggs Royale for me. That Scottish breakfast of egg + toast + beans + halloumi + veggie haggis + tattie scone was hearty but overcooked, while the Eggs Royale (toast topped with smoked Salmon + poached eggs + hollandaise) was prepped well

Best breakfast in Scotland!! The bacon eggs benedict are delicious! Handmade hollandais sauce over…read moreperfectly poached eggs with the most brilliant orange yolks and bacon that was meaty and delicious. Put that all on a piece of crispy sourdough and you have heaven on a plate!! There are large front windows that allow sunlight to steam in quite gloriously and the staff were attentive and super friendly!! Meeting the owner, Barry, was a real treat. He came to our table to say hello, realized we were American and proceeded to provide three lists of places to go on the west side, City center and the east side!! His recommendations were great!! We were able to see so many places and we got a real taste of Glasgow. We loved it!!

We enjoyed an absolutely wonderful meal at Ox and Finch. Walking in to the restaurant there is lots…read moreof wood and it feels like a neighborhood place. Located at a corner, there are also a large number of tables outside. On an evening with agreeable weather, they were all occupied. The menu is designed as a sharing menu with a wide variety of choices-vege, fish and meat. And the size of the offerrings range from snack to a dish that is large enough for one person to enjoy as a full meal. We chose the trout, crab salad, spiced cauliflower (really good), sea bream (delish), and crispy haddock (nice). I chose the salt baked beatroot for my dessert-flavorful and not too sweet. My wife had the chocolate cremeux that she really loved. Our server was such a friendly person and her way of communicating definitely added good feelings to our experience. It was graduation time for the University of Glasgow and we saw many families with their students. For me, that's a really good sign. I highly recommend this restaurant.

The food was good but I don't understand the hype. It was okay, I like the tapas style but the food…read moreoverall was too salty for my taste. The service and ambiance were nice though. Could be a totally great place for a date or spot to grab a meal with drinks. Probably would not be coming back, overall rating of the place is a 7.5/10.