We had a lovely experience at Number 16!…read more Service was friendly, and the location is small but very cozy, and very clean. Now let's talk about the food! We ordered the crispy pork cheek, which was good, but our least favorite of everything we had that night. The venison tartar: absolutely AMAZING. Seared scallops that were absolutely perfect. Venison haunch: delicate, delicious, and would absolutely order again in a heartbeat. Chestnut gnocchi: amazing. Legitimately probably one of the most delicious gnocchi dishes I've ever had. Even with a couple of drinks, the cost was very affordable. If we ever find ourselves in Glasgow again, I would definitely eat here again and again and again!

We hadn't eaten here for some years, having had a poor experience on our previous visit. However, I…read moream glad to say that the quality has improved immensely, and this is now firmly on my list of favourite local restaurants. It's a bit cramped for space and nearly always busy, so be prepared for a noisy, boisterous environment. But the menu, although small, has interesting selections and caters moderately well for veggie and vegan options. You can tell you're in for an interesting mean when you see that one of the starters is scallops with... popcorn? Gets my vote!

We stopped by here during our Europe trip and this place has some amazing food. Delicious and…read moredelicious tasty! Ambiance is nice for the family, and service was top notch. We had fish sticks, and chilli con carne were delicious! Don't forget to try their chocolate cheesecake with vanilla ice cream!

Best fish and chips of our 2 weeks in Scotland. Beer excellent and the barmaid had the very best…read morebrogue. Sitting out gazing at the mtns and Loch Long was heavenly. I want to move to Arrochar.

Owned by brothers Chris and Paul Charalambous, the Cultar Restaurant Group behind a quartet of…read moreGlasgow eateries, Cail Bruich is considered by many to be Glasgow's best restaurant and is currently just one of two awarded a Star by Michelin. Now led by Chef Lorna McNee, a veteran of Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, it is inside a charming but contemporary space on the city's West Side that guests may visit at Lunch or Dinner for fresh yet balanced fare rooted in classic French technique. Priced at just £100 during lunch, five proper courses flanked by extras, those who book early are encouraged to request a seat on the kitchen's verge where staff can be watched quietly working on each and every plate from start to finish. Offering well-priced Wines by the glass, Chilean Gewurztraminer nicely suited to the whole Summer menu, Canapes come first in the form of a piping hot Gougere and Pea Tart prior to oven-fresh Bread alongside herbaceous Butter. In tune with the Seasons, Scallop Tartare bathing in Melon with Asian Citrus as bright as it was beautiful, local Tomatoes also looked beautiful amidst picked Crab, though the flavors became a bit lost in assertive "Bloody Mary" Sauce. Moving to Turbot, slow-cooked but hidden by Vermouth Sauce and sliced Clams alongside a ribbon of Squash, Guinea Fowl arrives similarly excessive with a small slice of the Breast amidst various Vegetables and Mushrooms both whole and pureed. Reining it in at Dessert, a Napoleon of Strawberries, Crème Fraîche and Pistachio kissed by Basil perfectly balanced but varied bite-to-bite, Mignardises include a Madeline Proust might write about plus a Canele on par with those in Bordeaux.

The dinner at Cail Bruich that we enjoyed this evening was one of the two best of our 3 weeks in…read moreScotland. The other was with a chef on Skye who is a friend of Dave, the head chef here. Each and every course was superb. From the snacks to the dessert. We also decided to order the optional cheese offering they was unique. I've never tasted anything quite like this dish. The crab dish was so colorful - I'm attaching a picture of it along with the menu. I really appreciated that they didn't show us the menu until the end and so everything was a surprise. The service was impeccable. We were lucky enough to be seated at the chef's table and we observed all of the food being prepared. Most dishes required that tweezers be used to put the plate together by the chef. There's a very nice selection of whiskey, the woman who assisted us was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. This is an expensive indulgence, but an absolutely fantastic dining.experience.

Morgans can be a hit or miss with many of the locals. Some people decided full stop never to go…read more(without ever having been) and others make it a weekly occurance and its not unusual to have a brithday party or some sort of celebration tucked away at the back. We have been going here for years. Since we were 16 it was our stop if one of our pals was one year older, had passed their driving test, or we just wanted to feel grown up and go out for dinner! The food is always far better than I imagine it to be! The portions are MASSIVE in here to unless you are completely famished, I would recommend giving the starter a miss and going right onto the mains. Service isn't brilliant, but then again it is a small town and it's usually young servers learning the trade, so be patient. However it is noteworthy to mention that service is always undoubtebly friendly and welcoming. So next time youu find yourself in Greenock pull up a chair in Morgans, and enjoy the biggest meal you'll ever have.

Morgan's Cafe Bar on West Blackhall Street, was our ..eh.. local…read more It has changed owners and management several times and has had more makeovers than I care to remember. It is a decent enough bar/restaurant and has all your expected beers on tap or bottle. The restaurant part has always been a little hit or miss. It does OK fares with little gusto. - Com'on - it IS Greenock - you couldn't expect too much of culinary standards, as long as it is decent. And they did 'decent food' very well. Not serving the usual food of "[blank] with chips" it did salads, fresh green, rice and el dente pasta meals. Fancy enough for Greenock I suppose. So Morgan's is OK and cheap (ish) and that is what it is.

This place is a lovely mystery, tucked out of the way off the beaten track. As with any such…read morerestaurant, they have to make sure there's a lot to shout about so that you'll get your friends to come along and try it. Shandon Belles does not disappoint! The menus are always fantastic, and they like to keep it all seasonal so the produce is as fresh and local as possible. There is a good variety of dishes for the munching, but there is usually only one vegetarian option available as a main course so if you have a veggie amongst your number, make sure to check the menu before you drag them in. I had the pleasure of attending a Christmas Lunch with my colleagues at this fine establishment. Everything was absolutely delicious. What I particularly like is that they have veg in bowls for passing around the group, rather than just dish them out regardless of people's preferences. You can have as much or as little as possible. Oh, and all their desserts are amazing, and they have different specials every week. The cheesecake is particularly good (and I shouldn't have it because of my lovely allergies), and they make their own tablet to go with the coffee! The waiting staff are ever attentive, filling your glass with the table wine whenever they spot an empty glass. They're always smiley and up for a chat as well! It's refreshing to see staff that seem to be enjoying the company of the customers. It certainly helps to foster a homely vibe to this charming wee place. Don't be shy, give it a try! It won't stay off your radar for long. ^^

Now, I've been here once before & was taken back on how random the location of the place is!…read more Tucked away behind the Church/Cathedral near Anderston and Finnieston, on the old Argyle Street, beneath The Two Fat Ladies @ The Buttery. Was my friends birthday meal here & 8 of us neatly packed in around one table on a busy Friday evening. Set menu at £16 for two courses and £18 for three (from memory!) They also have specials on, which tonight was a Pork Loin with mustard mash and a rosemary and thyme jus. (Can tell Fiona went for this!) Service was as I recalled & excellent the whole night. We pretty much spent 3 hours in there & the last table out... At no time did we feel anything was an issue for the staff. I had the chilli and tortilla chips for starters & pleasantly surprised at the chips being made in house. Absolutely lifted the dish for me to another level. Cottage Pie for mains & it was roasting! Could have done with room to move the meat around underneath, as some bits were a little oily, but it just needed mixed. Absolutely delicious delicate flavours mind. My only criticism of the meal experience, was the house wine they supply. Simply put at £10/12 a bottle - frankly rotten stuff. We ended up ordering from the buttery wine list to £41 for a bottle of pinot noir, to get something you could drink without tasting the chemicals! At £10/12, you can do a lot better on the wine front - no excuse there I'm afraid. Whole meal itself was a delight & more a dining experience with the quirks of old style plates/cutlery like in the pig and the butterfly restaurants. Will be back here to eat no doubt again & so should you! You Gotta Eat Here - For Sure!! :-D

Oh dear, went with someone who had been a couple of times before and they noticed a huge…read moredeterioration in food and service. Cramped, small tables. Slow, slow service with aperitifs arriving half way through meal and paired wine arriving as plates clearing. We continually had to flag staff for ordering drinks as never offered and then chase so they'd arrive. We weren't the only table in the same position. Staff seemed to be enjoying themselves with animated conversations and laughs among themselves while we waited for bill 10 mins after asking. Ended up having to walk out to the front and make it clear we were leaving. Large service fee automatically added. Food was very average with many listed ingredients and flavours missing in the final dish. Consequently bland or unbalanced. Small portions and despite ordering more plates than they recommended we left hungry. Expensive for what it is. Very very disappointing. Trading on a good old name.

We had dinner at Eighty Eight last night and it was lovely. It's a small restaurant and very cosy…read more Their concept of small plates works really well, we shared four dishes and a dessert between the two of us and we were very happy. The menu changes regularly, but if you are interested in going any time soon (March 2022) I'd highly recommend the scallop ceviche (we ate it before I managed to take a picture) which was mind blowing and the wild mushroom and gnocchi dish. The prices are very reasonable and the staff were so nice. I'll definitely be back!!!!

Stopped on the way from Luss to Glasgow and had a late lunch. First, service was great! Jamie, our…read moreserver, was charming, funny and very attentive. Food was great and fresh. We had a variety of dishes, including vegetarian ones. Everything was very tasty and made fresh. We really enjoyed the ambience, service and food. Highly recommend the Balloch House.

Our dinner at The Balloch House after visiting Loch Lamond was just perfect. From the comfy and…read morecozy seating area to the very broad menu with lots of yummy food to the delightful service. It was actually one of our favorite meals during our UK trip! Make sure you get the garlic flatbread to start and save some room for desert. Limited parking is available behind the restaurant and we enjoyed a nice walk along the water before we ate.

A very unassuming place from the outside, but inside, a stellar family-run business. From ordering…read moreright through paying the bill, I felt like I'd been invited to a friend's home. The food was excellent, too. Went for their Christmas lunch, and the portions were HUGE. And quite affordable too. Since I was visiting alone, they gave me a full three-course meal for £30. Definitely should check out this place for classic Scottish food and made-at-home feel.

excellent menu choice , beautifully served food first class…read moreScottish food. Best bistro I have been to in a very long time excellent service friendly staff ( Staff that actually looked happy at work) Great atmosphere cant wait to return