AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE!!…read more The wife and I stumbled upon this gem while visiting Glasgow for the night. We ordered the Scottish lamb rack for our starter Entree we ordered celebration of swine and highland venison saddle. Both meats were cooked to perfection! The pork in particular was braised to a point I've never experienced. Any trip to Scotland wouldn't be complete without haggis and Yorkshire pudding. It was my first time trying it and it tasted like foie gras which I love! Taste: 5 stars Ambience and service: 5 stars Price: 4.5 stars-- pricey but reasonable given the cut of meat and quality Overall 5 stars. This place is a must visit for food and experience!! GO GET SOME!!

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.

Absolutely wonderful experience! The food was excellent and the service was great, but what really…read morestood out was the kindness and care of the staff. My family accidentally left a bag of souvenirs at the restaurant. When we reached out, the staff responded and went above and beyond to help us. They packaged everything for us, printed the shipping label, and even helped ship the package all the way back to us in the U.S. They kept in touch with us throughout the entire process and made sure everything was taken care of. Not only was the food amazing, but the staff showed such genuine kindness and exceptional customer service. It's rare to find a restaurant that takes care of its customers this well, even after they've left! Thank you so much for everything. We truly appreciate your help and would absolutely recommend this restaurant!

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.

I can't believe I've never been here before! I think it's the Art Deco frontage, which reminds me…read moreof Wintersgills pub on Great Western Road that's been putting me off - I just didn't have it mentally flagged as an ester. Needless to say, that opinion has more been thoroughly banished! We were a group of three on a Saturday night (We're did have a reservation though), and were met promptly at the door and immediately asked about dietary requirements almost before we sat down. This attentive service remained throughout the meal, even though they only had two staff on duty. Pretty soon I was trotting into a deliciously creamy vegan soup (coconut cream, sweetcorn and cucumber, I think?), followed by sea bass with roast potatoes - they have her a pepperonata sauce as I'm non- dairy compliant, washed down with a huge bottle of Albariño wine. Then for dessert, a rhubarb meringue with raspberry sorbet (for me), and a glass of Pedro Ximinez to finish. Excellent food, exceptional service, and the bill was around £120 for the three of us, which I though was pretty reasonable. We'll be back soon!

I'm in town for a medical conference at the nearby SEC and "Armadillo" and I found this gem of a…read morerestaurant highly rated on YELP and TripAdvisor so I fortunately secured a front window table and had a late dinner in this art deco style dinner on the west end. Service was friendly and helpful and efficient and even though the menu was seemingly concise each of the dishes appears to be thoughtfully created and masterfully executed. I started with a Spanish rioja which was delicious. My starter was the scallops and the portion was generous and nicely seared with a middle eastern style presentation. My main was the lamb rump - which doesn't sound like a cut I'd gravitate to but it proved to be an ample portion and a nice serving. Once again with a middle eastern twist and every item on the plate made sense, was complimentary and nicely executed. I was too full for desert but those around me ordered and everything coming out of the kitchen looked equally delicious, generously portioned and all I saw were happy smiling faces and empty plates going back to the kitchen. Highly recommended! Bravo Fanny !!

You can find The Sister restaurant on Kelvingrove Street up the steepest stairs in Glasgow - thank…read moregoodness I wore reasonably low heels :-) As the dining room was absolutely packed I never took any pictures, I don't really like to get in people's face too much with my camera. The vibe tho is grown up, serene and subdued in the best ways, the cream walls were dotted with beautiful abstract art in shades of grey, there was a large fireplace feature, soothing just audible music, fresh red roses on the table (it was valentines!) linen table cloths. It was beautiful and even though it was jumping it felt like a calm and soothing environment. The staff were exactly what you would expect from a restaurant like the Sister - delightful. They were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the service was fast...probably faster than it normally would be due to the date, having said that I never once felt rushed or harassed - the staff were just sharp and on the ball with clearing plates. The menu at the sisters is like a love letter to Scotland, it was loaded with haggis, black pudding, fish, venison, beef cheeks, clootie dumpling and puff candy. It was like head chef Jackie O'Donnell had stepped into my childhood and brought all those foods into the 21st century. I could very easily have chosen any dish on offer from each course, it's an utterly lush menu. In the end I decided to try the haggis, neeps and tatties to start, I never took pictures of the menu so I forget the exact description of the dish. My first thought upon seeing my dish was wow! There was a puddle of glossy gravy, in the middle was a large haggis cake topped with neeps and a fritter....yes a freakin FRITTER!! I was beside myself as I am sure by now you know how I feel about fritters. The food was utterly gorgeous and without fault, the haggis was tasty and slightly spicy, the neeps were light and creamy, and the fritter was crisp and perfect. Gorgeous! For my main I finally decided on the Chicken breast with Stornoway black pudding, creamed leeks & a red wine jus with a side of Rooster tatties & market vegetables to share. Again visually it was so beautiful to look at. Taste wise it was amazing, the chicken was moist and tender, the creamed leeks still had bite and were seasoned to perfection, the big wedge of black pudding was soft and crumbly, the mash was silky and the red wine jus was lush and decedent. The side was also a triumph - the roasted potatoes were crispy golden nuggets of joy and the veg was incredibly tasty, I even liked the broccoli (I hate broccoli) but I loved however they cooked it. After all that food dessert was touch and go for a while, but there was no way I could leave without trying the Puff candy meringue with honeycomb, ice cream & hot butterscotch sauce. Now lets not kid ourselves this dish it basically a plate of sugar in various forms.....but boy what a plate of sugar it was. The puff candy meringue was light and delicate, the honeycomb was crunchy and sweet and the butterscotch sauce was thick and creamy. This dessert is as good as desserts get. It was a stunning gift from the sugar gods! All in all a pretty exceptional meal and up there with the best I have eaten in Glasgow without question. This is a must try restaurant for me and I will definitely visit again very soon.

Went to The Sisters on Monday 30 of April for my grans birthday with my mum and sister in law. I…read morebooked a fab deal on 5pm which was 3 courses for £12. It had a great variation of choice and I couldn't wait to go. I had booked lunch for 12:30 and found it a bit hard to find to be honest and the time I put enough money (fingers crossed) in the on street meter we were a tad late. We were sat next to a lovely cosy fire and ordered out starters straight away, 3 soups if the day which was a vegetable broth and one haggis, which was for me. When the soup came my gran gingerly told me it was cold and my mum and Megan agreed. Unfortunately they had to send it back whilst I tucked into my haggis which was lovely, so full of flavour and the gravy that was with it was lovely. For the main course myself, mum and Megan opted for the rosemary chicken with Stornaway back pudding and mash. My gran went for pork shoulder with apples and mash. Presentation was lovely and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their mains. When the waiter mentioned sweet, none of us hesitated and it was an OF COURSE response due to all the incredible things I've heard about the honey comb meringue and my god they weren't wrong. 4 bowls arrived at our table in a sea of hot butter scotch sauce, sprinkles of honey comb with the meringue sitting proud in the middle with honey comb ice cream on top and to finish more honey comb on that. WOW. The chef even wrote happy birthday on her plate and she was over the moon about that. Well with the money and we all felt satisfied without feeling we had over ate. Lovely place for lunch but next time I will be back to try their A La Carte.

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

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.

I guess Wetherspoons is a big thing in Scotland, because it seems like wherever we went there was…read moreone, ha. That said, we came here for breakfast twice since it was around the corner from our hotel and way cheaper for breakfast than the hotel was offering. The pub itself is gorgeous with an ornate ceiling from its former life as a bank. Very spacious, and pretty busy both days we went (both Saturday and Sunday morning). I wish I could import the Counting House back to New York. The idea of rolling out of bed and going to the pub for breakfast is very appealing. The first day my husband and I both got the Scottish breakfast the first day - I the traditional, he the large - and the large was an absolutely obscene amount of food. Both were more than fairly priced and delicious - I think the whole tab including coffee might have been about 16 pounds. When we go out for breakfast at home it's more than that, even when you take the conversion rate into account, ha. The second day we both partook of eggs benedict - mine with salmon, his with haggis. Both were awesome.

Came here for a small breakfast and free coffee refills. The free refills were nice, but the coffee…read morewas the kind you serve yourself from a machine so it tasted okay. The food tasted like it was reheated or fast food. Nothing special. Service was fine, but our server had a bit of an attitude. I give this place 3 stars because there was nothing that stood out about it and the food wasn't great. I'm sure it is great place to hang out during night time for drinks.

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.