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!

Don't sit near the front door as it "slams" closed constantly as patrons come and go. Waitress had…read morean attitude, acting as though we were an inconvenience. Waiter was terrific with personality and quick service. Food was good, beer was great!

Let me start off by saying this is my first review. As a restaurant owner myself I like to steer…read moreclear of the whole scene. I do however find Yelp to be a helpful metric and this is the first time since I have been a member of yelp since 2009 that hospitality has challenged by stance. There is so much to say, but as a 46 year old who has spent their entire life enjoying the sound of their own voice I will keep this brief as I am being dragged, kicking and screaming, into maturity. Just outside of Inverness sits a quirky and humble inn perched on a corner in a village with the same qualities in equal measure. The host and owner, Jim, has plied his trade here since 2003 and I can only imagine that the well worn, but not shabby, interior and decor is a product of passion for his craft. They seem to have an ability to cobble together a staff that only exceeds their grace in hospitality in their camaraderie as a team with a total sweetie manning the ship. Everyone is beyond welcoming. The food veers away from your typical standard Scottish pub fare with splashes of American standards along with some continental fare, while still having chow that is common to the region. The beer and whisky menu is curated and a welcome refreshment on the middle leg of our journey as most Scottish pubs tend to lean more towards regional standards, not a bad thing, but after drinking dozens of pints of bitters and milds it was a delight to see a lovely pilsner on draft. I am not a whisky drinker myself but I am in hospitatliy and over hearing the servers describe the selection when asked by the guests one can tell they have done their homework. All in all a place busting with charm and personality in each and every employee and hospitality at its finest. If you're lucky enough to be able to take the trip and brave the roads you will be handsomely rewarded.

Before we went on our trip, my boyfriend did a little bit of research on the are we would be…read morestaying so we didn't waste time trying to figure out nearby good places. Not even 10 minutes from our place he had marked The Anderson. Just a short drive from our AirBnb, and lucky to get a parking spot just across from it, this was starting to be a great night. We walk in, and the host immediately greeted us. There was an empty room to our left, which I'm assuming was for private parties or busier nights, but we were escorted straight in the room behind the host. Cozy room, with a small bar, and filled with locals. All having a good time, and some even talking with the staff showing they visit the restaurant often. That was a good sign and made us feel great about picking this place for dinner. Our server was awesome. Very friendly, treated us like family, and helped us with what to order. The specials of the day are all written down on a chalk board and she brought it to our table and explained each dish to us. One of the things we wanted to try was their haggis, and since we didn't know if we would like it or not, she recommended just getting a side which she said would be enough for both of us. On top of that I got the Special Pie of the day: Chicken Bacon and Mushroom pie. The way she described it sounded delicious so I just had to try it, even if I'm not a fan of pie crust. Haggis came out and to my surprise I really liked it. It's texture is kind of like ground beef and corn beef hash in one (IMO), salty and flavorful. The Pie was perfection! I even loved the crust. Homemade, flaky, buttery delicious crust but not a lot of it so you can truly enjoy the flavors of the filling. Tender juicy chicken, creamy sauce with mushrooms and the bacon adds more flavor to it. The pasta special was a monkfish wrapped with pancetta with a creamy sauce and was divine. While we enjoyed our dinner we also had the chance to pick a record to play on the turntable - How cool is that? And even with the music and everyone having conversations all around the place was never loud so we could enjoy our conversation as well. Honestly one of the best finds during our trip.

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!

Lovely restaurant with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a good selection of excellent quality food…read more The husband and wife duo who run both front and back of house single handedly have produced a very creative menu. The food itself is mostly locally sourced and tastes excellent, particularly the fresh scallops and steaks. We'd recommend a visit to anyone. A minor complaint would be that vegetarian options are limited with only a single available option for each course, though these were still delicious.

The hubs and I popped in here for lunch and the place quickly filled up. We both started with a…read morelovely, delicious Guinness which totally hit the spot after we'd been walking all morning. Normally we don't order the same thing but today we got the grilled chicken/Thai chili Mayo sandwich. It was a solid chicken sammie and the fries were quite nice. We each ate about half the fries we got, not because they weren't good, but rather so we wouldn't over eat. Service was fast and friendly as well.

Couldn't get a spot at better rated places. Seated right away at R&Bs. Food and drinks were…read moreaverage. Atmosphere, less than. We got there around 7, and the drunk crowd had just started arriving for a night of karaoke. All good and fun, just beware that it's not really a family restaurant later into the evening.

Great service , accommodating though we didn't have a reservation . Food was a bit overly salty …read more Drinks were really good . Spritzer was lovely .

Food and drinks were the best!!! Stick to it though, it can be hard to find but it's worth itread more

Looked forward to a visit for some time, guided by good reviews. The ambiance of the business was a…read morepleasant surprise; at odds with much of what this part of Scotland has to offer. Forty five minutes in before our initial order arrived though and the initial shine was starting to fade. My meal, at £35 for a pretty mundane piece of steak accompanied by some near end of life chips, some onion rings and a mushroom was definitely a let down.They do a decent Cheesecake. Clientele initially mannerly and quiet, became very noisey without any intervention by staff, to seal the deal.

Food was absolutely delicious- smoked salmon and coleslaw was so tasty! The salmon was fresh and…read morebest smoked I've had outside the USA. The service was on point- beautiful view and atmosphere. Highly recommend!

This place is a gem! It's cozy and small, not fancy, but still nice. We arrived and we able to…read morecheck in after 4pm. There was no one at the entry way counter, but checked in with one of the wait staff by the bar. We stayed in room 5, which had an old-timey lock and key. You have to lock the room from the inside and the outside. I think the bed size was a queen, but we pushed both that and the twin bed together on the 2nd night because my poor husband wasn't able to fully stretch out his legs in the queen alone. If you think the shower looks small, don't worry, it's smaller haha. But it works and aside from the tight fit it's spacious. The room seems to sit over the back of the kitchen, but it's tucked away from the other rooms. We were able to watch some basic tv after dinner and the windows open for some fresh air, which is nice. There's a wardrobe, table and stool, a chair and 2 night stands for furniture. Plenty of space for two people. We were even able to get some laundry done. For an additional 10 pounds the wait staff took a load and washed, dried and folded it for us. We dropped it off in the morning and picked it up the same afternoon. Dining here was a pleasure. Breakfast was included and the full Scottish was delicious! We also had dinner here and they have a good selection of options and will even allow you to take drinks up to your room when you're finished dining. It's not a fancy place, but it's so homey and the staff are friendly and helpful. If you're passing through Invergordon make sure to stop here for a meal or a stay.

Our party of six stopped in here for lunch upon a recommendation from the locals at the Bowling…read moreClub. We were on a tight schedule so we didn't get to stay long (my wife and I left early and ate while trying to get back to our cruise ship), but enjoyed the time we had. The service was reasonable, our food was good - not great - and the portions were generous. We had the venison, bacon, and cranberry burger; the fish and chips; and mac and cheese. No complaints. We also split a hagis crepe because we were in Scotland. I cannot speak to how good it was, but it was a fun cultural treat nevertheless.