We ate here on our last night in Inverness after a very long day on a tour. We did not have…read morereservations but the restaurant was accommodating and kind. The World Cup Game was on so it was lively and fun. I will tell you, this was some of the best seasoned food we had the entire time we were in the UK (two weeks). Finally we didn't feel the need to add salt to something. The flavor was just spot on. My husband had the beer steak pie with puff pastry, I had the Cullen skink, my son had a pizza (I can't remember if it was on the kids' menu or not) and my daughter had a Caesar salad with chicken, which she eats a lot at home and had been craving. Both the skink and the stew were perfectly flavored! The fish in the stew was tender and so was the steak in the pie. If we ever go back to Inverness, we will be sure to be returning to Johnny Foxes. Oh! And our waiter was wonderful! I don't remember his name but a young blonde man with a mullet kind of haircut. Thank you to him!

While the name and location scream "tourist trap", Johnny Foxes is an outstanding pub that happens…read moreto draw in a non local crowd. We dropped by for an early dinner and got seated right away in a booth. The menu is broadly pub fare, with a focus on burgers and a couple of more upscale dishes (including an excellent fried camambert). We split the camambert (panko crusted and served with a fig and onion jam); my wife had a vegan Scotch broth + house made bread + tomato & pesto bruschetta, while I went with the highland burger: haggis on top of 6oz of dry aged Angus beef. The burger was exceptional, with a deep and pleasantly gamey flavour while the haggis added some richness. Paired with a pint of a local cask ale (Cromarty Brewing Happy Chappy pale), it was as good as dinner as we could've imagined on our first night in the Highlands.

The Mustard Seed is a must while visiting Inverness! It's very popular--and rightly so--but my…read morelarge group of six was easily accommodated for lunch during the week. We enjoyed the price fixe lunch menu, which is honestly a great deal for two courses! I personally ordered the crispy Brie followed by the sea bass over risotto, and both plates were stellar. My tablemates echoed those sentiments across the board, and we had a great variety of dishes to sample. The carrot and coriander soup was another popular pick at our table. And despite being quite full from the delicious Brie with its bright chutney and balsamic, followed by the light sea bass over beautifully rich squash risotto, we somehow managed to save room for dessert. We shared a sticky toffee pudding featuring a light sponge and rich, decadent sauce. I'm not sure when I'll be back in Inverness, but I do know The Mustard Seed will be on my itinerary. Expect a crowd, but know that it's worth it!

Rather less than anticipated- as this was highly recommended restaurant in Inverness- including an…read moreauthor guidebook and a few good local reviews. Turned out "The Specials Board" had not been updated, even tho we were first available reservation at noon opening. 'Daily Specials' were easily 2.5 times the cost of the 2 course meal options. After our order was placed - AND the 'starter' was brought to table, the server came back to table to say the kitchen 'just informed him that the 'Special' Cod over Butternut Squash from the specials board was apparently not available..... They would replace the North Sea Cod with halibut as the special. Unfortunately the kitchen neglected to tell the waiter that actually the squash too wasn't available and the substituted 'special' was altogether a different combination of veg, fish, and a super rich sauce. Waiter admitted he was disappointed that kitchen didn't tell him the entire special wasn't as listed. A proper resolve could have included some bit of a minor offer of compensation, (discount or perhaps the £7 small glass of wine). Yet not even an apology - just an original comment by the server that he was surprised the kitchen didn't tell him they completely modified the "Special" - Dinner experience across the river Ness was every bit of what one hopes for when on holiday!

Great atmosphere . Lot's of whiskey. The fish and chips were wonderful. There was a little wait…read more Make sure you call ahead.

Great food - far exceeded our expectations. The service was great, the beer and whisky selections…read morewere excellent, and we'll be back.

As if the loch wasn't great enough, this lovely pub had to be placed here. Especially for those…read morethat have made the hike to Inverness, it's a rewarding spot to stop and get a pint. The baked goods are also incredible (and massive).

Good spot for decent food and right on Loch Ness. Enjoyed the cider/beer selection. I do recommend…read morea reservation, as it was busy on a Thursday night. Reasonably priced and the same quality as you would expect in any pub in Scotland.

DISAPPOINTED!!! Got into town at 7pm and was turned away…read morebecause they were sold out. It would be nice if it was mentioned they might sell out. Try another restaurant in town. EXCELLENT!! Don't waste your time on a maybe Pie.

A wide selection of savoury pies served with a side of fries and sarcasm. A friendly spot that…read morewill make you feel like a local. Nothing else on the menu but you're in Scotland so try and understand the assignment folks! To no one's surprise they also serve a nice selection of scotch.

Such a great find! It's a cosy little place with parking. Service was friendly and helpful. Vibe is…read morecasual and there is only just one large table that fits our party of 6. Food was amazing. We all had the soup of the day which was vegetable soup with sweet potatoes. The Victoria sponge was moist and delicious. I loved the tumeric latte! This is a must stop for anyone who ever comes here.

We were looking for a place to have lunch that was on the way and found this cafe. There aren't too…read moremany tables, and all of them were occupied when we went in. Luckily, there was a friendly couple who offered to push one of their tables apart for us. The menu consists of mainly sandwiches and burgers. I went with the extra mature cheddar and chutney sandwich. It came with a small side salad, which I enjoyed. Overall, it was a nice break from driving.

Food was great. Service was a little slow. If you get a table close to the windows, there's a…read morelovely view. Would go back for sure.

Overall an okay deal for when we stopped by. Party of two on an Easter weekend lunch. We ordered a…read moresteak baguette and soup combination, a lamb steak (T-bone) with a soup entree. The overall presentation is fair, with some effort put in. The butternut and squash soup of the day was good, but was not memorable. My baguette came out with really soft steak pieces (well prepared), and my partner's lamb pieces were juicy. However, the proportions are not very large. We would give it 3.5 or so - perhaps other items on the menu would have been much better. This place also sells Cairngorms' ales - if you're looking for something award winning and won't be stopping by their brewery, here is a substitute.

Known for the scene in Trainspotting. I took the ScotRail to see this place from Edinburgh then…read moreback to Glasgow. Once I was dropped off I had a little over a half hour look around and take photos. The restaurant at the station is only open during the summer time so it was closed when I went in mid February. There is also a youth hostel behind the restaurant which is about 15 minutes walk. One way trip from Edinburgh was roughly 40£. Definitely a unique place to visit and to get an idea of the Scottish natural landscape. If you enjoy nature, you'll love the train ride up.

American Tourist here…read more Here is the racist or possibly just rude conversation that happened as we entered the restaurant. Me: Table for 2 please Old man (i assume the owner): {blank stare}...sorry I can't help you i'm thinking this guy is kidding and chuckle a little and pause for his reply He then points around the restaurant and says we don't have space. I look around and there are like plenty of open tables I look back at the old guy and he pauses...and says they are ALL reserved. queue awkward silence....now everyone is staring at us and i'm like ok let's GTFO. So, maybe we completely misread the situation but it seemed to us that a racist guy basically said "we don't serve your kind here." OR We just had a conversation with a rude and/or socially awkward man. No option of waiting for a table or taking the order to go...

Had lunch here after our Loch Ness boat tour. What a nice surprise beside the road! The couple who…read moreruns this restaurant are old and a bit awkward, yes, but my husband and I had a delightful lunch. They're kinda slow, but be patient. You're in the country. Relax. They'll get you what you need. The langoustines were delicious and perfectly cooked, and generously portioned. I can't remember what my husband had, but he liked it; it might have been a venison dish. I really enjoyed their selection of Fenitman's sodas. It was a great find, and I left feeling quite satisfied. Call ahead for a reservation, because they get booked up really quickly. As soon as we got off the boat, I called to make a reservation and we high-tailed it over there before everyone else figured out that it was the closest place to eat.