Great service, great food options, great food, and great prices. We all enjoyed a burger or a…read moreciabatta option, each made perfectly. Indoor and outdoor options available. Don't forget deserts when done...lemon shortcake was amazing.

Delicious food, excellent service! The buttermilk chicken burger, with side salad and French fries…read morewas outstanding!

We saw the Mountain Cafe mentioned in our travel book (Fodor's Travel Scotland, 2016), which said…read morethat it's "famed locally" and won a national award in 2014, so we had huge expectations and WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! First: we had to wait 15 minutes, but were given a buzzer for when our table was ready--per the hostess, we were able to go as far as the grocery store in town. We didn't mind the wait, as it gave us time to pop into the tourist shop and buy postcards and stamps. The wait was worth it! I had a coffee, one of the best coffees I've ever had, and we sat enjoying the view of the mountains and the view of the pastries, piled in tantalizing piles on the far end of the shop. We each had a roll, mine w fried egg, bacon, and hash brown; hubby the same with sausage instead of bacon. The food was hot, fresh, and the ingredients locally sourced, and tasted so damn good. Every dish that made its way to neighboring tables looked ridiculously good too, and I kept saying I want to try that, and that, and that!! On our way out we bought a chocolate raspberry brownie and a macadamia bar, both items are rich and flavorful, and large enough that hubby and I have been enjoying them all day!! I seldom visit the same restaurant twice while on vacation, but while eating we both agreed that we're going back tomorrow for another amazing meal (and more pastries, I hope!!) before we had out of lovely Aviemore!

WOW (is this a way to start a review, not sure but) Wow…read more This may be one of the best places I've eaten in Scotland, no joke... and there's some great food in this country. My wife and I came here after an exhausting weekend away with teenagers... we were a bit sceptic as to whether or not there was decent food in Aviemore. Don't get me wrong, we figured we would find some ok food, but didn't expect it to be this good. We were told that we would need to get there as early as possible because of the wait... and we were like, this is an outdoor shop's cafe, it couldn't be that good. Well it is THAT good. As I said, you will more than likely have to wait (got this advice from a local)... and you could end up waiting for at least half an hour as we did. We finally got seated and were impressed with the menu thinking that the food couldn't be as good as it seems on the menu. But it was THAT good. I had a red bean burger (if I'm correct) that was SOOO tasty. They make the burgers here (not frozen like veggie burgers at other places). It may have easily been one of the best veggie burgers I've had in Scotland. It came with chips, which I wish I could've had more of but wouldn't have had the room for. To top it off, I had a pot of Eteaket tea with Red Velvet cake. So... a lot of places in Scotland try to do a great Red Velvet cake and end up with an OK red velvet cake. Mountain Cafe did an excellent red velvet. Both moist and dense. Sweet and SOOO filling. In the end, my wife had to roll me out the door and down the stair sideways. I was super full with excellent food. It may have cost a bit more than I would've normally paid for lunch, drink and a cake... but seriously I didn't care. Why isn't Aviemore closer?

Food was excellent. Nice fare with elegant touches. No relation to the other drovers inn across the…read moreway. Good food for this remote angus area.

We were here for our 25th wedding anniversary coming across from San Diego we selected theirs place…read moreafter a recommendation from Townhead Bed &Breakfast Brechin. I emailed and set my reservation and received a copy of the menu. It was a Thursday evening when we arrived and pretty quiet. The staff were excellent and Tracy was very patient with us at the end when we were the only ones left in the establishment. The food was excellent, the ambiance was perfect. It was a great place to celebrate our anniversary and I recommend this restaurant to anyone on the area. It is "out in the sticks" but well worth the taxi drive to and from there.

As Scotland's only 2-Michelin star restaurant it is no surprise that this was an incredible dining…read moreexperience. Each course was beautifully prepared with high quality ingredients. From simple bread and local butter to elaborately prepared smoked lobster, to fanciful preparations including ingredients like popping candy every plate was a well-balanced explosion of flavor. The service is very top-tier. Food comes quickly between dishes and the staff is highly attentive. The interior of the restaurant is elegant and relatively intimate. The grounds of the hotel that houses the restaurant are also very beautiful. Plan some time to explore the premises before your meal.

probably one of the most amazing meals I've ever had in my life. Our sommelier Frenk was Amazing!!!…read moreThe presentation was amazing. The service was amazing. The food was amazing. The lobster dish was the best lobster ever had. Nothing more than I can say but wow.

This is a restaurant for people who love good food! I appreciate well prepared, carefully sourced…read moreingredients that somehow turn into magic when combined. It's a small and very popular restaurant so book in advance. You can tell the staff are invested in proving an enjoyable experience for customers. The overall vibe is caring about food and people - it's not fast food!

Cool Decor, great location Prices reflect all of that…read more Stopped in for a late lunch Enjoyed everything we had, both food and beverages

We live this place . Come here when on Vacation from California . Excellent food. Cool buildingread more

Been here twice on two different trips to Stirling. Very good food and a nice atmosphere!read more

Pleasant environment. Would love to come back for a show or a folk session. Our favorite of the…read moremeals we ordered was the charcuterie. Definitely a must order. The burger was also very good with a thick patty. The black pepper tofu dish had good flavor but the tofu did not and was dry. The falafel wrap had something in it that was sweet, which was not what we were looking for. The service was good.

05/31/2024 Friday 7:30pm. Made reservations per our guide since it is a small town. We were greeted…read morepromptly and seated near the window. There are many areas to sit. It was a bit cold and drizzly so we were glad to be inside. It is cozy. The menu consists of about 10 dishes I would say. Ordered the 8oz. steak with garlic butter, with mushroom/tomato and chips as sides. Also ordered green beans. Also added on Cullen skink. Kids had gnocchi. Being a thin steak the cook ranged from medium well to medium rare in parts. Not like steak back in the states. I would say beef flavor came through but not enough seasoning. The vegetables and chips were very good. The Cullen skink was more stewy than soupy also it was locally made, this recipe had dill pickle bits in it. I thought it was good. I love how they love bread and butter in this country. The gnocchi was okay. Again just different from rye U.S. Service friendly and welcoming.

Stirling's so small that when new businesses pop up, it's really not too difficult to spot or hear…read moreabout them. Roots opened in May and being a Veggie cafe, it's been on my Yelpdar for a while because there isn't anything similar nearby. Situated in the Stirling arcade, there's what looks like a shop operating as the cafe with a chalkboard menu outside. (The Yoga Tree is next door and also new. I think they are connected!) I'd heard they had lots of freshly made cakes (some Vegan friendly, too!) in the cafe and was disappointed that the cake shelf inside was looking rather poorly stocked! The seats and tables are situated outside in the centre of the arcade. The menu is basic but there are some nice options. You can choose from a sandwhich, salad or wrap. Being a hummus fiend, I choose the roasted vegetables and hummus wrap which was fresh and great value at £3.95. It came with some nice kettle style crisps and chunky coleslaw. I'm not the biggest 'slaw fan but I loved this chunky, light on mayonnaise style! I also had a chai tea latte which was nice, not any sickly sweet syrup. Just tea with frothy cinnamony milk. (M&S chai, I noticed on the shelf inside! One of my favourites!) All in all, Roots offered a cheap, tasty lunch which I enjoyed. And service was fast and friendly! But I felt like much of Root's personality was lost to the Stirling Arcade. The signs on all the shops and cafes of the arcade are identical in their gold lettering against a brown backdrop. Which I guess is just procedure. That's perfect for the cocktail bar/restaurant adjacent but Roots is just calling out for a quirky sign! I'd love to see Roots develop their menu options (with other veggie options like halloumi!) and I'm looking forward to see their personality grow over time to see if they make that corner of the arcade their own!

Lots of parking. A great variety of scones and cakes including gluten free. Dog friendly! Coloring…read morein page for the kiddos and great friendly service.

I concur. Fantastic fish. Light and flaky batter. To help…read moreyou choose the size, my family of four- Dad, Mom, and two adult sons shared two large haddock dinners, and it was the perfect amount. Wait to be seated, note your table number, order at the counter, and they bring it to your table.

Probably the best mint chocolate chip I've ever had. So fresh and big chunks of perfectly sweetened…read moredark chocolate. Very happy.

As a self-proclaimed ice cream connoisseur (it's my favorite food, what can I say?), best ice cream…read moreI have ever had, no question. It is thick, rich, creamy, and pure. The Ballater Cream flavor is my favorite because it pairs so nicely with all of their other flavors. Bonus: their ice creams are gluten free. My husband was also in heaven with their non-dairy options, including the non-dairy chocolate ice cream! If you are near Ballater, visit this place!