Had a fabulous lunch. I hear dinner is great here too. Seafood chowder was amazing!! Had small…read moreportion but it was large enough and filling. The club sandwich came with fresh perfectly baked bread, crusty outside soft inside. The meats and cheese selection was lovely too! Very friendly staff. Our waitress Deborah was very kind and cheerful.

Found this place almost by accident. I am so happy we did. Stopped for a light lunch and had…read morethe most wonderful mushroom soup with fantastic fresh bread accompaniments. I would love to come back and try their dinner menu. Very small and quaint with very friendly staff and near several distillaries.

There wasn't much I wanted to do in Inverness, but dining here was on my list. I emailed in advance…read moreto secure a reservation. It's a good thing that I did as there was a sign outside that let other diners know it was fully booked. The restaurant sits across the river. The interior is cozy and we got a table tucked in the corner. We started with oysters. They were big and delicious. As a main, I had the mussels- mariniere style. It was a generous portion, but I still had room for dessert. We went with the P.X. pot, which is similar to tiramisu. It was cutely decorated with a crab on top and not too sweet. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here!

Phenomenal seafood, fresh and not overly prepared. Staff and owners are extremely friendly. After a…read morefine meal of mussels, oysters, and halibut it had started raining. OK, by raining, I mean a storm...Amy. We had 70+ mph winds and torrential rain. The taxis had stopped running and the town was literally shutting down. They offered us a ride to our hotel. Wow.

This restaurant has it all - great atmosphere, service and food! Service was very attentive, and…read moreour every need was taken care of. Great wine list at reasonable prices, and the food was fantastic! Probably the best meal we had on our 2 week holiday. Make reservations, as they seemed very busy. Will definitely be back if we are ever in Inverness again!

The food was delicious. The staff were very nice to us. They have soft jazz and other music playing…read morein the background. The tartare has some texture. The chips were fantastic. The bathroom is also interesting because it's connected with sinks in the center.

This is very over rated and the hype is not worth it. They are in a new location sharing anther…read morerestaurant. But it was touted as some great seafood and was very sub-par. The atmosphere is hot and stuffy. Service was good and friendly. The menu was good just most of the food was marginal. Was really looking forward to a special night out but this was not it.

THIS IS THE BEST MEAL I'VE HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. Located in the middle of nowhere Scotland, this…read moresmall restaurant pops up along the road and sits on top of the loch (lake). They pull in fresh seafood constantly and you can tell. They have a set menu, as well as daily specials, but it truly doesn't matter what you order. We tried everyone's dish at our table and they were all 10 stars across the board. The cod with pesto was incredible. It melted in your mouth and even the pesto was clearly homemade. Stunning. The oysters were huge, the lobster was buttery, and the cod with seafood ravioli was incredible. The sauces, toppings and proteins were all cooked to perfection in addition to the quality of seafood being the best in the world. Each entree is about $20, which is more than worth it for the perfection of a meal you'll receive. Be sure to book your reservation weeks in advance -- it's known that this place rocks!

My family made a reservation at The Salt Cellar for our New Years Eve dinner. The restaurant was…read morebuzzing with excitement and every table was full when we arrived for our 715 reservation, and by the time we left at 10 we were one of the last to leave. That being said, we were never rushed, everyone working was kind and talkative, and made sure to let us know it was fine to take our time and enjoy our visit. My family is the type to take time over our meals, with multiple courses with bottles and lots of talking, so it was wonderful to be embraced and welcomed. I had the lamb shank, and oh my goodness, the meat melted in my mouth! Both myself and my sister in law had the lamb and both of our meals were exquisite! Everything we ordered was delicious, the atmosphere was incredible (the arched brick roof makes the space so unique and cosy) and the staff went above and beyond. There were numerous specials to select from in addition to the regular menu. My sister was driving so did not drink, the bar were happy to whip up a mocktail for her even though they were not on the menu. I wish I had another week in Scotland so I could eat at The Salt Cellar again before I leave.

Word to the wise - get reservations in Inverness. We came our first night to the kitchen and they…read morewere fully booked so got in for a reservation on the second night. To start we went for the salmon gin cured appetizer with pickled radish and seaweed. This was a very good start to the meal and had really interesting flavors. I really appreciate and enjoy seeing what a chef can do with a vegetable and tonight was no different. The cabbage with potato and puréed carrot was my choice and wow was this good. The dare I say humble ingredients were elevated in a way that I felt really highlighted each vegetable. I all but licked my plate. My husband got the venison and after a dash of salt to lift the potato flavor a bit more to his taste, he also just about licked the plate clean. A few cocktails (tallisker old fashioned for him and Lost Scotsman for myself) added to the experience). Service was friendly and the view we had was looking out over the River. A really nice night all around.

It is popular so we weren't able to get a seat, but the host was so kind and offered great…read morerecommendations. I was impressed! Next time I will be sure to get a reservation!

I ordered a smoke haddock soup that is a Scottish specialty. I found a piece of metal wire in it…read more The manager was nice enough to take the price off our bill. I ordered a salad to be shared according to the menu, but it was so small that there was not enough to share. My husband's steak was not worthy of the restaurant's name. My chocolate ice cream was nothing special. The ladies room had toilet paper strewn across the floor. It needed service. The waitresses gave good attention but it did not make up for the insufficiencies. When I went to past via credit card, I received a receipt that was totally blank as the machine was out of ink. This was a highly recommended place that was a great disappointment.

The Service was.very good but kitchen was slow. Atmosphere…read morewas cool. Mussels app was the right quantity, but they were stringy and the broth lacked depth. Camembert was good, not great, small with two pieces of bread. Ribeyes were two thin and cooked past the ordered temp. They did taste ok but nowhere near worth the price. Filets were closer. The sauces were okay but came in very small containers for an up charge. Onion rings to share is six normal size onion rings nothing special. Vegetables were fresh but could use some flavor. Very, very small salad. Fries were very good. Nothing was terrible and maybe it was an off night but there was no standout and for the price it was simply a letdown on this occasion.

More expensive than I anticipated and for the style of restaurant it is. Our food was delicious…read morethough so no complaints there. I ordered the filet of wild halibut with peashoot and watercress risotto and it was delicious. I was quite surprised and a little disappointed by the serving size compared to the price. My husband opted for the lemon and thyme chicken. Again, the serving size left a lot to be desired. After the exchange rate, dinner was $112. I don't think I would come here again as the price isn't justified by the portion size or the ambiance. Also, the waitstaff were just standing around watching everyone eat which was strange.

After making reservations over a month ago, we were very excited to dine in at the Loch Leven…read moreSeafood Cafe. Location is great with views of the Loch and surrounding mountains. Our initial young waitress was very attentive and graceful throughout our dinner. Unfortunately the restaurant was out of the main courses we desired, so we both opted for medium-rare Ribeye steaks. My partner received a proper medium rare steak, while I received a steak that was medium well to well done throughout most of the steak. A small portion of the steak was medium. Ultimately the steak was unevenly and over-cooked. Confusing, since the other steak we ordered at the same time was perfectly cooked. I dreadfully had to send a steak back to the kitchen for the first time in as long as I can remember. Our young waitress was very understanding and seemed to agree when I showed her the difference between the two steaks, and said no problem we will re-cook it for you. A little while later, an older waitress came back to the table with my original steak, who expressed that the owner/chef was currently present in the kitchen, reviewed (and perhaps cooked the steak?) and disagreed that the steak was perfectly medium-rare. I was obviously shocked at this point given we had an actual medium rare steak on our table to compare it to, and the difference was obvious for anyone with normal vision and proper cooking experience. She cut into the thickest part of the steak to show me, and what was shown was medium at best, and ignored all of the overcooked rest of the steak I had cut into previously without taking a single bite. This is where things turn truly awry, disappointing, and unprofessional. The older waitress suggested I must not understand what medium rare is in the UK, since I am American. Very condescending. I had previously also received a bit of an attitude from her when asking if they had a wine pairing for the steak (they didn't), which is common when you have a £30+ ribeye on the menu. I immediately corrected her saying that I do understand proper doneness of meat (both of us have restaurant experience and are avid cooks) and it's actually a universal standard, and this was the most overcooked steak I received in the past month I had been fine dining across Scotland. I was given the option to order something else since the chef was not up to preparing a new steak, but I politely declined to order anything additional after feeling so disrespected and seriously questioning the capability of the chef at this point. I chose to split the proper medium rare steak we did receive, and finished off our evening. The steak we did eat was just average for the price. Fortunately the co-op down the street was still open and we were able to prepare an equally adequate meal at home. The fact that the owner/chef at no point came out to discuss the issue was very disappointing and lack of accountability was a bit baffling. In the end, I was rightfully not charged for the steak on the final bill, but this was easily our worst dining experience across a month of dining all over Scotland, both Michelin-starred and more low-key restaurants. I've had nothing but extremely kind service in the whole of Scotland except this establishment, and it appears this sentiment is expressed in other recent reviews. I would suggest to skip this one and consider other great options in the area with more capable cooking staff.

Highly recommend. We love the salmon, shrimp and mussels starters. We also did the Mac & Cheese…read morethat was solid. Great service and solid atmosphere

A welcome sight on our first night arriving in Fort William. Luckily a table for two had *just*…read moreopened up. Our server was the sweetest, friendliest, attentive-but-not-hovering presence! Our dinners were piping hot and everybody in the packed house seemed as happy as we were.

This was our first stop as soon as we reached Aviemore as we were starving. On a Saturday late…read moreafternoon, our group were the only customers. The decor reminded me of an old diner with Applebee's lights (for you Americans). I decided to share the Breaded Haddock (£10.95) and Haggis (£9.95) with a friend to try a bit of each. Both dishes were served with peas and chips for a hearty and filling meal. This was a pretty good balance as if I had only one entree for a full meal, I would be overwhelmed. I liked the breading on the haddock, which was crunchy and light. The haggis was a bit more gamy, but seemed much more traditional as it was served like a patty. The food was solid while the chips could be more crispy. In a small remote town, this is a local option with many fried foods.

This place is horrifically horrible. Our chips were rock solid and FREEZING, Chicken burger was meh…read morebut I ended up refusing to eat it after one bite. I really don't recomed here.