Boath House in Highland

Ordered dinner at the cafe garden, one glass of wine, one bottle of beer, and 2 lasagna dinners. We waited over half an hour and eventually had to go and ask as to where our order was, guess what they forgot!.... It then appeared with one utensil, a fork! I had to ask for knives and napkins. The mince of of dubious quality. We were told the salad was coming, so just started a little of the lasagna as we were hungry, to find it luke warm 😡 the portion size was very meager and when the salad arrived, we were both both presented with a plate of lettuce leaves, just theown on a plate with what seemed like a splash of vinegar! We paid £48 for what could only be described as a bad '70s school dinner! Very disappointed given the beautiful, tranquil location. We expected vastly better quality and portion size for our money. We felt like we were robbeda We would most certainly not recommend this place for food.

The first time we went, we had the taster menu and it so good we booked to come back a couple of days later. The second time we ordered from the menu and to say it was disappointing was an understatement. I had the Highland beef with gravy, potatoes and vegetables and some salad leaves. It came to the table, the plate was not freezing but everything was tepid. That might have been to stop the salad leaves from wilting. I mean who has salad leaves with a meal like this. I gulped it down, but I am not a fan of cold gravy. There was a couple at the next table and the lady also had Highland beef. When she went to the toilet, her husband asked if my meal was ok as his wife wasn't happy with hers. Too chewy. Unfortunately our experience went from one end of the scale to the other. The first visit was just under £300 for 2 of us, worth every penny, and the second time around £150. £150 is too expensive for a poor dining experience, so I don't think we will be going back.

Had the taster menu and it was excellent. It was pricey but the food was s good that we booked to go back 2 days later. On arrival we were shown to a lounge area and shown the drinks menu. Disappointing choice and ended up having soda water and lime. Dining area is ok but does not give a welcoming feeling.

The Boath House impressed the moment we walked in. We were greeted warmly by Fiona, the manageress. The menu was thoughtful. The food was very well prepared, delicious, and innovative. Each dish burst into flavours. The serving team was attentive and discreet in equal measures. We chose from the 3 course menu as the tasting menu was sold out. We got to meet the head chef and his team before we left. I can thoroughly recommend the restaurant at Boath House to you.

We had eaten here before under previous ownership and were keen to return when the restaurant recently reopened, especially as we’d heard positive reviews from people who had been. Those reviews had all been based on the A La carte menu whereas we had opted for the tasting “experience” that was offered. We generally opt for the taster menu whenever it is offered and have eaten at many Michelin starred/high end establishments. Credit where it is due, the Amuse Bouche was delicious and set our expectations for a taste delight to come. That wasn’t quite what we experienced as the next course in our “taster” consisted of some garden foraged greens that were basically acrid and inedible. I’m sorry, there is nothing positive to say about that course. Meanwhile the first wine from our flight was apparently the wine for the amuse bouche, the inedible “forage” as well as the next course which was a slice of bread and butter! I do admit that the homemade bread and the whipped butter was indeed very nice but it is not something that I can accept as a course in a taster menu. Next came a scallop dish which was very tasty and was served with a white wine. The main course was a piece of pork which again was cooked beautifully but was served on cold plates so the dish wasn’t as good as it could have been as a result. During this time the service had gone a bit awry as there was no cutlery ready for the main course which added a few more minutes for the already cooling food to cool some more. The pre-dessert was a total delight and the following dessert was also nice. The final Bon Bon thing was apparently not - I took one look at the 3 faces in our group who had tried it and decided to leave mine where it was. There were times when our wines weren’t delivered when they should have been and I counted 5 wines against our 7 “courses”. The bill came and we found that we’d been automatically charged 12.5% for service without any consultation. The service experience was very aligned to the food itself, some highs and some lows. We discussed our overall experience and concluded that it fell considerably short of other taster menus and wine flights that we had paid similar money for. We don’t mind paying when the overall experience is in line with what is charged . That was not the case here. We still hear positive comments and I have no doubt they are deserved but there is a long way to go on the “taste experience”. We also note that only positive feedback is acknowledged by Management. By all means ignore this feedback and stick your heads in the sand in the belief that you are competitive in the taster menu market but perhaps you should reconsider that particular offering and stick to what you are clearly better at.

Amongst the most delicious food we have ever eaten. Such a serenely beautiful place and the staff were so lovely. I cannot rate it highly enough

We went to The Garden Cafe at Boath House. We had fabulous food and the service was great. Fresh pizzas from the wood oven and the rump steak from the specials menu and couldn't fault anything. Very welcoming and friendly staff, nothing was a problem, and great music. Totally recommend a visit if you haven't been.

Outstanding food and ambience in a lovely walled garden. We chose to eat outdoors (it was 19c) but under the tin roof (it did rain - it’s Scotland after all!). The inside of the restaurant was very busy but looked nice. It’s got quite a trendy boho vibe. The food was fresh, seasonal with plants from the garden and delicately seasoned. The only downside was how popular and how busy it was which meant the kitchen struggled to keep up. The waiting staff were great though when we told them we really wanted dessert before our booked taxi. We’ll be back again.

Birthday celebration for dinner . Good pizza and focaccia . Deserts ok.choux not very light. No warm pudding options for a cold summer evening. .Burnt roast potatoes.Burnt and dry Yorkies . Replacements which arrived much later also burnt! No gravy available for roast beef dinner ! Cabbage ok . Cauliflower cheese dry . Replacement slightly more warm and moist . Carrots tasteless. . Beef fine but needed gravy . Had to ask for mustard and horseradish which was provided with no spoons. Pleasant waitresses but service a bit wobbly as our party of 7 were situated in an sparse annex in a separate building to the main restaurant .Lovely gardens and grounds. Unlikely to return .

First time back for a long time, absolutely superb, quality food, rich and delicious, great service from very attentive staff. One of the best meals local to us in Nairn. Will definitely be back very soon.

We went for lunch with extended family. Sat outside in the lovely setting and were served by very helpful friendly staff. Whilst the food was beautifully presented, it was very simple, minuscule portions & ultimately totally overpriced.

Service on day was confused and pre order didn’t work. Meat dishes were apparently good. Vegan dishes not so much. Tasted like tomato concentrate with too much salt in main and too much sugar in dessert, this for £40. I offered feedback and no one replied so for these reason I wouldn’t go again, it would seem they are not interested.

Stayed overnight in the drawing studio, felt more like a house guest than a customer, even our dog was made welcome. Carol singing in the afternoon was just beautiful. Accommodation and service were second to none. Ate at the garden restaurant at night, the new owners have changed the menu and there are new chefs in the kitchen. The menu was varied, well priced and the pizzas are back! What made this stay extra special was the attentive but unobtrusive staff. As locals we will definitely be supporting the new owners who appear to have really tried to get things right and create somewhere unique in the area once again. We could not recommend it highly enough.

this was our first visit for a while but very impressed. The place has had a makeover but was very clean and pleasant to sit in. I had the Ribeye for mains £22 which comes with chips and salad and it was cooked to my liking. For dessert I had the apple crumble and that was so delicious. Got to recommend this place, nice quiet atmosphere with attentive staff.

We were a party of 10 for a late birthday lunch. Beautiful setting and glorious food. Tempura sea food being an absolute stunner and remains a highlight However, all the food was fantastic, beautifully cooked and presented. There is an extensive wine list and some real gems to be had. It was good value for money at £45 a head.

I hadn't realised that the house and garden had changed ownership but it was obvious once we walked in. The food was tasty and the portion size suited us however, the presentation was lacking somewhat but that didn't bother us too much. Staff were pleasant as well. However, the issue we had was the lack of non-alcoholic drinks. I was driving and the other member of my party is not allowed to drink alcohol. Perhaps more than two non-alcoholic drinks should be offered particularly as one of the drinks is grapefruit which interferes with certain medications. The gardens were looking nice but it did seem to be missing some of the same care that was previously shown to it. Perhaps chalked up to a rather dull summer that we've had this year. All in all a nice visit but I won't be rushing back, perhaps the Kaleyard' set my expectations to high.

Boath House is supposed to have a good name locally. I was aware it had changed hands. My daughter took myself and wife out to lunch to use up a voucher she had. Location is perfect beside A96,sourroundings excellent first impressions good. Signage poor to garden restaurant, so red flag aware. Only one other family presnt.Second red flag. menu presented, third red flag. best described as sparse and limited choice,does not cater for young people or families,evidenced by the only oither guests getting up and leaving. We would have done so too,but we had to use up a voucher.Sharing menuanother red flag. two chose S Andrews cheddar tart. I chose chicken and leek pie to be told we all would haveto wait whilst they cooked the pie. I said we will all have the tarts and were reassured it came with side salad. Three slices of tart appeared with a bunch of lettuc leave that was it. Asked for tomatoes and were told they did not have any. Paid £27 including service charge. No wonder no other customers were in attendance.need to go back to way previous owners had it as Kale Yard

We had dinner under their tented area in the garden and enjoyed every dish that they so wonderfully prepared. PERFECT place for a lovely and special dinner.

Love the upgrade of outbuildings and to see Wendy’s beautiful garden flourishing, So established after all the hard work, Winter and Summer Such a legacy and brilliant First time back in two years Paper tablecloths a no no. Food a massive disappointment . 2 dirty plates ! Come on sharpen up. More choice and why change when it worked so beautifully before. Zero ambiance in front house. Please try . It’s such a special place and deserves much better

We had a delicious evening meal in the covered outdoor area, in the beautiful walled garden. Chicken and leek pie with new potatoes and spring greens, sea trout, crushed potatoes and watercress, both dishes using good fresh produce, were well put together and full of flavour, Staff were perfect, welcoming, friendly, and attentive. (Shh - Don’t tell anyone! ; ) it’s our secret garden! )

We loved the Kale Yard - great food and atmosphere. Under new ownership the garden restaurant is unrecognisable. Gone is the warm ambience, lovely tableware, interesting food and great coffee. But the staff are still pleasant and the garden is attractive. The new ‘small plates’...

I’d been a previous visitor to The Kale Yard over the years, I would travel from Aberdeen just to come here for lunch and to enjoy the setting. I was slightly disappointed when the previous owners had sold up as it was excellent. But open...

Style over substance. Family lunch here, as it was previously our favourite place for high quality relaxed dining but unfortunately the new management have totally redesigned the style of the menu. Overpriced even in these the current inflationary times. The new menu is "tapas style...

First visit under new ownership and likely the last. The Kale Yard was a fantastic destination that we visited numerous times. The food was amongst the finest in the highlands and the ambiance to match. Unfortunately the soul left with the previous owners. I should...

Being aware that the restaurant had recently changed hands as well as gone through a refurbishment, we were not sure what to expect. We were met and shown to our table then allowed a minute or two to settle before being presented with a quite...

Set in a walled garden the Kale Yard is a great place to enjoy an evening meal. The food was excellent and was definitely, as advertised, fresh “Garden to plate” in my opinion. We started with a glass of something in the garden and then...

The Kale-Yard is simply perfect. Food excellent - homemade and fresh, service excellent, and the surroundings were just wonderful. Very relaxing environment. 5 stars are not enough. Thank you, and well done for achieving an all round exceptional experience.

An amazing garden setting, with sublime and fresh food, with outstanding service. A garden well worth having an amazing meal for any occasion. Owners so down to earth and welcoming. Staff extremely professional.

Booked for 5.45, got served at 6.50...well-some of our party of five. Waited while food cooled for remainder to be served ( plates not hot)..portions of duck smallest ever seen. No substantial veg served. My 8 stone partner with very small appetite was still hungry....

This hotel is in a magnificent setting and it’s restaurant, the Kaleyard, is in a glorious walled garden. We had a fabulous three nights here in Apple Cottage. It is a privilege to simply walk around this hotel and it’s grounds. On top of that...

Went on the recommendation of a friend, whilst family members were visiting. Booked a few days ahead on advice. Waiting staff were personable and professional, setting was absolutely fantastic. We elected to sit in the outside tent, which was very tranquil and there was almost...

I had been looking forward to my first visit as I’d heard the pizzas were the jewel in their crown. Hugely disappointed to be told at 6pm that they had no pizzas. Struggling to comprehend how a restaurant who’s menu is 50% pizzas can run...

Booked for outdoor pizza. Arrived only to be told no pizza available. Would have appreciated being called before hand as they had called to ask us to come earlier due to staffing issues but couldn’t be bothered to tell us their menu would be 3...

Last summer I had one of the best meals I have ever had at the Kale Yard. The whole experience was excellent and I couldn't wait to return. Unfortunately this time, we had an entirely different experience and I have been left very disappointed. It...

Informal café / Restaurant located in the walled garden of Boath House Hotel. The short menu changes weekly I believe, and while we were staying offered a chicken, vegetarian and fish main course plus pizzas. We shared a bread and dips starter, followed by the...

This place is a real gem. It’s set in the beautiful gardens of Boath House serving well made unpretentious food by friendly attentive staff.

My friend and I ordered two delicious pizzas online to collect the day before Mother’s Day and WOW! Stone fired fresh pizza, I had the Tuscan sausage and pimento peppers and my friend ordered the mushroom and caramelised onion. We ended up sharing half and half and they were honestly the best pizza I have tasted in a very long time. Normally I can only manage three to four slices maximum but.... we ate the lot. Thank you to Massimo for his friendly service. I will definitely be back. A definite must for the gorgeous food, grounds and staff. X

The kale yard . Had one of there pizzas today the one with black pudding and sausage topping and was very nice and reasonably priced for such a good quality pizza. Can’t wait to go back use them again in and after lockdown. There ground look stunning and would be a nice place to spend the afternoon

Had a dinner here. Was impressed as although only a choice of 3 mains, the staff were flexible with how they made things up. I had venison served on risotto instead of the gnocci and it was excellent. y wife had a custoised glutin free starter. A lack of faffing about with wine lists and a reasonable price was a bonus. Staff were helpful and friendly.

Wonderful food, very friendly staff, spacious venue, warm and clean. Its like the secret garden tbh. Highly recommend a visit, relaxed and down to earth.

We were staying in Boath House and under Covid restrictions had to eat at The Kale Yard as everything else had to close at 6pm.We were not disappointed and would have definitely eaten here both nights even if we didn't have to.The food was delicious and Mas was a great host.Not too much choice on the menu which means everything was cooked extremely well.It is not too pricey by restaurant hotel standards. Although you normally do jot have to be staying in the House to eat here.We would definitely choose to eat here again, even if not staying at the hotel.

Visited today and there was a good choice of dishes in a rustic setting within the walled garden. My son in law and I chose to have ‘honeyed duck with figs, chestnuts and vegetables’. The dish was presented very well and looked very tasty. However we both struggled to cut up the large chunks of duck and when we did so it was very chewy. We are not the kind of people to make a fuss so we continued with it and the rest of the dish was tasty . In the end I gave up and left a whole breast of duck . When the waitress was clearing the table I suggested that she should try to cut the duck. Her answer was muffled because of her mask so I have no idea what she said. However there was no reduction on the bill nor any apology.I won’t be rushing back.I’ve eaten a number of times at Boath House itself and, although the food is of a high quality, the staff appear very haughty. There’s very little interaction or friendliness. The same appears true of the cafe too. I won’t be rushing back.

On a week holiday at Boath House Hotel in Nairn, not only was the hotel superb but there was such wonderful food at the Hotel's Kale Yard restaurant - every meal was a gastronomic delight.

Lovley food great service fantastic local.produce most from.the garden ..loved it fabulous setting ..definitely well worth a visit.

Firstly we went to this premises as a venue to meet up with friends in the Kale Yard, who we had not seen for months.It was very busy in a sunny lunch time, walled garden seeting.Orders were taken in the Restaurant Area inside which is also the location indoors of the only available toilets.Orders taken indoors were then delivered outdoors to bales with wood knives and forks and this according to the proprietor said qualified them for being a "take away" and did not require them to take names and contact details.It was only the fact they we were there with the friend that recommended the restaurant, we didn`t leave. The " ? " Take away" which is was nothing of the sort was very busy and in our opinion - confirmed in our discussions should have taken our details but made no effort.Our last cup of coffee - an order for 5 hot drinks were taken but could not be provided as they had run out of " till roll" - this is the first restaurant, Take away or any other hospitality venue I have even experienced not to be to provide teas and coffee`s because the till roll had run out?Lastly - the premises says its dog friendly, but expect a 100+ yards walk to the main road away from the premises to find a bin hidden behind fencing if you have a poo bag to dispose off. When asked the proprietor for a "dog poo bin" became very haughty, and said "our rubbish is biodegradeable and compostable" Not very dog friendly in my book.Overall, a niche restaurant that is a bit " full of itself" for what you get, best go Monday to Wednesday at the moment its a bit pricey.Sorry we wont be rushing back and as for not taking my details - better safe than sorry than trying to buck the system.

We enjoyed a relaxed bistro type meal with friends in the potting shed at the Kale Yard. The young staff were great And we enjoyed the ambience of dining in the shed surrounded by the beautiful walled garden. The food was delicious. The evening was brought to a strange end by a gentleman informing us the restaurants was now closed, we felt this was unnecessary as we were just standing up to leave. It was a shame as we felt we felt this could have been handled better considering what we had spent.

Table orgainisedand orders quickly taken. Table cleaned before we sat down. Food was high quality and very tasty. I had mixed platter and husband had lamb meatballs. Everybody being looked after, some folk were outside. Attentive staff, very well mannered and catered for needs of the time

Very friendly staff and excellent food. Really enjoyed our time there. We’ll recommend it. Definitely going back.

We have eaten at the kale Yard a number if times and never yet been even remotely disappointed. So valentines day we booked a table thinking we will uld get a couple of their fantastic pizzas. Menu change for the night, obviously but we were overwhelmed with the quality of the food. Their vegetarian dish was truly outstanding and my entrecot beef was fantastic. Matched with the excellent and friendly service as well as the relaxed atmosphere we had a fantastic night.

We visited the Kale Yard following friend’s recommendation. The cafe is decorated with a lot of taste and it was beautifully warm. Pan fried salmon with creamy mash with leeks is highly recommended. And it goes really well with their Orkney ale! It was a really frosty day so we sat inside but we look forward to coming back on a warm month so that we can sit on the terrace with our pup.

Stop in for a stop of lunch after hearing good reviews. Very happy with lunch very nice relaxed restaurant in a lovely walled garden.

We came for an anniversary dinner, totally charming location - a stunning Georgian country house inside and out.The food was excellent Scottish cuisine.Starters - Crowdie panacotta and ham hough were excellent with warm bread.Mains - gnocchi (a tiny bit dry, needed a little more sauce) and lamb that was fantastic.Desserts - we had 3... caremalised white chocolate tart was rich and decadent, the roast peach with hazelnut was delicate and delicious, and the strawberry and lime with meringue was light and flavoursome.The staff were lovely and attentive. The ladies loo was also a treat (see the attached photos).Would go back any time, and would probably stay in the hotel if we were up for a few days.

Followed TA reviews and booked Sunday lunch on line. Friendly chatty staff on arrival. Starters were ok. Main courses of Swordfish, Gammon and the potatoe dish were ok. Service let it down. Nice staff but they appeared very slow, we were not offered table water or a refill of drinks. Really nice surroundings but left it feeling disappointed. Food was ok, almost "pub standard" sorry wont rush back, shame as we were looking forward to it. Busy with nice atmosphere.

Enjoyed a very nice dinner indeed with my (grown up) family. The 3 course dinner menu we chose was a very tasteful quality experience.

Dette var stort. Stedet er makalaust, servicen likedan og maten var virkelig fra øverste hylle. Og til den prisen var dette enorm valuta for pengene. Vi er kresne på maten og dette var virkelig bra!!

We went after hearing about the Kale Yard on social media. I took the wife and kids on a Sunday. I was delighted with the quality of food and the family were just as impressed. Through my travels I have eaten in excellent restaurants but I must say that we were surprised and our expectations were indeed overwhelmed. Great to have this quality so close. We will be back soon.

I had heard great things about the Kale Yard and so went along with high expectations. I am sorry to say I was rather disappointed. The food was very oily, bread soaked in oil; I had a crab fritta and I have no idea what it was I ate... it certainly did not taste of crab! Just chilli mush fried in oil. The salsa was tasty...mango, pomegranate and chilli. My friend had a lamb kofta with a hummus and a yoghurt dip and we struggled to tell the difference. Neither dip tasted of anything special, just goo with oil, again. We declined dessert as we were both keen to get out.. The gardens were very pretty but as a previous reviewer stated in need of some TLC. £55 for two courses for 2 and one glass of white wine is pricey. We will not rush back. Shame.

Had no knowledge of this place when our luxury tour operator booked it. But I must say best food in Scotland IMO. Staff was great, very nice and large rooms and more. There chef and presentation would do well in New Orleans and that is a major compliment. Would go just for the food if it wasn't 4300 miles away

This review is about part of the Boath House just outside of the town of Nairn. This is “the Kaleyard”. It is found behind the hotel and in the gardens of the property. It is a cafe which serves coffee, drinks and mainly desserts. It does also have cheese and meat trays. This place is considered “a hidden gem”. The gardens were delightful to sit in and relax on a warm and sunny day. Drinking a coffee or having a glass of wine amongst the flowers and plants was a pleasure. The staff were very nice and there was never any pressure to leave.

Went to try The Kale Yard with a view to taking friends there for a meal. Think 'second-hand garden furniture', 'pretentious food' - not all customers want olive oil over their bread and cheese, for example, and 'over-pricing'. Will not be going back.

Just had a lovely Sunday lunch; pink roast lamb, crispy roast potatoes, perfectly cooked green beans, cracking gravy & delicious mint jelly. All washed down with the best Rioja I've ever tasted.

We had a slightly disappointing experience at the Boath House, where we went for a fine dining experience. The food did not disappoint but we went on a Sunday night, which appeared to be the front of the house staff's night off. The staff were young and very nice but not well trained. There was no one to advise on the extensive wine list, we were not checked on during our meal, and actually had to go find the staff to request our bill. At a restaurant with a stellar reputation and a steep price this is really inexcusable. We might still recommend (the food was splendid)-- but with a caveat that you do not want to go on an "off" night.

Such a lovely setting but never been made to feel so uncomfortable by a staff members comments and presence, especially as it's such a small place. Cant see us going back now, which is a real shame.

Went there for afternoon tea with my friends,the place was nice but we were rushed by the staff and felt uncomfortable,would not rush back,but I'm sure other people would have enjoyed it.

Family dinner. Superb food. Excellent service. Not cheap but we'll worth it for a special occasion. Beautiful setting too.

The location is very beautiful and charming. I The service is amazing, you fell like in a farm house. ts a must go. I had a great experience with my family

Beautifully lit pathway from the car park through the walled garden to the cafe. We received a warm welcome. The cafe itself is tastefully decorated in a modern, rustic style. We were here as s group of friends for a Christmas get together. We had very good service and had the most delicious food. The only downside was that the portions were really too small for the price of the dishes. After 3 courses I could quite easily have eaten more! I like my food but would have expected to have been replete after 3 courses!

Ate here earlier this week just opened recently. Arrived in the dark at 6.30 difficult to get parked in a wooded area poorly lite.

We decided to try here after reading, ironically, that the Michelin Star had been lost, meaning the menu would be more accessible and not fixed any longer. The food here is very good, one of the best restaurants in the area without a doubt. Even simple little things like the bread were excellent and noticeable. The dishes, to me anyway, were perfectly cooked, with plenty of flavour and arrived at our table in good time. What does let this restaurant down a little is the other factors. The drive is nice but not lit and you cannot park directly in front of the house meaning you'll be walking to the house in the dark, possible rain and mud! The waitresses were very friendly and approachable but perhaps not the most professional. No offer to take coats, questions about food and drink were hit and miss, some things she didn't know but did find out and then there is the question of ambience. There was some music in the dining room for while but was stop start, the reception room was silent as we were the only ones in, then you are conscious of talking too loudly. Maybe a wee bit of streaming service in here would not go amiss. Overall, still deserves the 5 stars, especially in this area where truly good food can be hard to come by. The main thing is the food is good and the rest is easy to fix.

We decided to stay here to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. We heard about it in an article that recommended it for its food, comparing it to the three chimneys which we thought was superb. The staff were very welcoming on arrival and the house and grounds were just stunning! We loved wandering about and finding lots of beautiful spots to explore. The room was beautiful, and had a lovely little outside orangery where there was a seating area and the option to have breakfast there if we would rather. The wetroom was fab with lovely toiletries to use! The bed was very comfy and cosy! Couldn’t recommend enough! The dinner was very tasty, and the breakfast was delicious too!

On arrival at the hotel we were met by a grate welcome and a nice open fire on in the lobby, we were shown to our lovely room with a cast iron bath, wet room, king size bed, orangery with access directly into the gardens. The room was kitted out with a safe, ironing board, toiletries, water, coffee, fresh milk, shortbread, TV, phone, and music docking station. The hotel also offers days out like fishing and shooting. The food at the hotel is very nice, not the best I have had in the area but still very well cooked and presented. £45 for a 3 course dinner with top class 5 star service, home made bread and canapés beforehand, definitely money well spend. The hotel isn’t cheap to stay in and the drinks and extras are not cheap but you get what you pay for. They only have 9 rooms so it’s very quiet and relaxing and a grate getaway hotel. All in all this is a lovely hotel with good food, nice grounds and grate service. We will definitely be returning again, highly recommend hotel for a couple looking for a quiet getaway.

I requested a visit to Boath House for my birthday whilst I was in the area. I've no idea if the establishment still retains a Michelin star, but I did get the good food that I was expecting. For such a large, beautiful estate I didn't feel that the environment was too fussy which was appreciated because I personally arrived in jeans and trainers after a long day of Scottish exploration. The house is a little hard to find, especially in the dark so be warned. I didn't much care for the initial drawing room holding pen. As lovely as the room is, I was tired, it was late and there weren't enough people left in the restaurant to justify not seeing us promptly to our table. It seems a conscious way to get the drinks tab flowing, so fair enough. Secondly, the wines list is overpriced and I found it odd that there was no sommelier to talk me through vintages I was curious about. Everything else though I found very reasonable. The tasting menu is generously portioned, accessible and affordable. The food did come very promptly, with plenty of time politely given between courses to savour and carry on conversation. My partner enthused about the apple pasty dessert but the foie gras stole the show for me personally. I also very much appreciated the small birthday gesture of decorative petit fours after such a long journey to visit. I'll certainly come again.

We stayed for one night at Boath House with friends and we were really looking forward to it. On arrival the house is impressive and the grounds are lovely. The welcome was ok. Not much was said. We booked superior rooms but all the rooms looked lovely. Our room was huge, decorated in keeping with the house and was very comfortable with a lovely view. There were a lot of ‘rules’ in the room such as not being allowed to bring and drink a bottle of wine without paying corkage, toiletries can be purchased and only for use in room (as these were regular sized bottles of Molten Brown I assumed people would know this), if any smoking in room then a £200 charge would be incurred. Now I have no issue with these requests but it would be a whole lot nicer if guests could be told this while checking in rather than in writing (and not in a particularly nice manner) in the room. It just seemed cold and was off putting. The hospitality tray was very nice with a selection of posh teabags. It’s always nice to have hot chocolate included. The bathroom was fabulous with the only issue being a wobbly toilet seat. A small gripe but for the price I do not expect to have even the smallest of issues. Dinner was nice but I’ve had better. The dining room was attractive and relaxed. The staff were pleasant but appeared inexperienced and were not really able to answer queries about the menu or house. My side plate was whipped away while I was still eating my bread. It was really quite rushed and even after asking for a break before dessert it still was brought swiftly to our table. It felt as if the staff just wanted to get home. We finished off our wine in the lounge. Once fellow diners had paid for their meals we did not see a member of staff again so we never got to have a post meal drink. Boath House say that food and drink is how they make their living so I suggest the staff are a bit more attentive as they missed out on further income from us. Still it was nice to sit in the lounge and have a chat. We went for a stroll round the gardens prior to breakfast. The garden is gorgeous. The little cafe in the grounds looks delightful although we didn’t visit when open. Breakfast was good. We were checked out by the staff who were serving at breakfast.

Visited with family for dinner. Lovely introduction, sitting in the lounge, but food was just ok and very ordinary, the opposite of what I was led to believe. The turning point however was my venison main course had significantly less venison on my plate than my two young daughters’. When I pointed this out, the waiters intimated that I was embarrassed, which I was not. The waiter returned, with a most brazen attitude, denying any difference in portion size, despite the difference clearly sitting before our eyes. This really spoilt the meal as they clearly treated me with disdain and mistrust and were not happy at the end of the meal when I commented that I had hoped that the issue would have been resolved more amicably. £45 a head is lot for a meal - children at £45 a head too - when you are not happy with portion uniformity...this wouldn’t be tolerated in London, or in England.

My husband booked Boath House restaurant for a surprise birthday dinner for me while we were on a short trip around the Highlands. He found it in the Michelin Guide and we were not disappointed.

We always eat at the Boath House when we are in the area, love the food and service. It’s a peaceful setting and never disappoints. We have eaten at many fine dining establishments and we enjoy this special place.

Gutbürgerliche, aber gewöhnliche Küche. Servicepersonal ist nicht ausgebildet. Schönes Gebäude und hübsche Räumlichkeiten.

As a hotelier myself it is great to find local eateries which my guests will enjoy so manage to eat my way through most of them. Not only will I be sending all my guests here I may have to move in. The whole experience was just sensational. It was like being in heaven for an afternoon. The owner very kindly came and spoke with us with absolute charm. It actually made me want to run home and re-design my house. Go there you will LOVE IT!!! Oh and the food is to die for there is a small menu but the choice is made for you with absolute care and attention for the seasons, the weather and the people who are lucky enough to find it.

There was nothing wrong with the food and at £45 per head was reasonable value. However based on the restaurant’s previous Michelin Star and Two Rosettes expected more. Menu was uninspiring with limited choice. Only fish dish for main course was salmon that I could have cooked at home. My venison was very well cooked but rest of the dish was average. Deserts were very good and the highlight. Service was fine. Therefore don’t want to say there was anything poor about the food just didn’t have any wow factor like we have had in other restaurants on our trip.

A brilliant place just outside Nairn, a bit in the countryside. But a taxi took us there in 10-15 minutes. A great place that showed class already when we arrived. Brilliant food, served by skilled waiters. A good selection of wines. Here we had this gastronomic highlight of this golfing trip. Recommended.

Ottima cena curata in ogni particolare, dall'aperitivo nel salotto dove abbiamo scelto cosa mangiare al dessert. ogni piatto era molto buono, innovativo e presentato davvero bene, ottima carta dei vini e servizio impeccabile. Piacevole poi il caffè/te gustato di nuovo nel salotto giocando a carte con una simpatica famiglia inglese, un po' come sentirsi a casa.

I’ve tried and enjoyed lunch, taster menu, dinner and afternoon tea in the “Big House” and decided to try lunch at the recently- opened cafe within the walled garden. Expecting cafe-type food, I was pleasantly surprised to find a quality menu of just 3 choices of main (still difficult to choose). The oven roasted venison shank was truly the best venison dish I’ve had. The flavour was immense. Good sized portions for a lunch time, allowing for starter, main and pud or cake, and coffee. Very talented Italian chef. Will definitely be back to try their mid-week pasta and pizza nights. Venue is very tastefully decorated and furnished in a rustic, yet classy, minimalist design. Top marks again, to the excellent hosts!

Das Restaurant ist sehr gut und kann empfohlen werden. Allerdings könnte man die Anzahl der Menügänge durchaus erweitern.

I took my cycling friends for lunch today. It was truly superb. Great food and stunning floral location. A real gem.

Sorry, aber ich kann nicht verstehen, dass dieses Restaurant einen Michelin Stern bekommen hat, dies hier ist eine Schande für alle Restaurants mit Michelin Stern.

Welcoming hospitality. Loved the smoked salmon platter starter and excellent espresso. Outdoor seating was a treat on the warm, sunny day we visited.

We ate 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts and to be honest little sticks in my mind, so we would not be heading in again.

This was the absolutely cutest place. The only drawback is that it wasn’t within walking distance of Nairn because of the very busy road. The breakfast here was incredible. There was literally nothing bad about this place as long as you’re not walking dependent.

We live eating at Boath House, the food is always excellent and it’s been great watching the garden developing. I would recommend this place for a peaceful lunch for anyone who loves good food.

OK so they lost their Michelin star and claim they don't want it back, but how on earth have they still got their 4 AA rosettes (rating them equal to some of the finest restaurants in the land)?!?! Utterly ludicrous, unfair, unjustified and badly misleading to people like us who use this guide as a reliable indicator of quality. Don't, or you, like us, will be very sorely disappointed.

I received a voucher back in February for my birthday for afternoon tea for two. We waited until the weather improved as we wanted to view gardens. Stunning house and gardens. Very attentive and friendly waitress. Lovely, fresh, tasty sandwiches and of course the cakes were fabulous and scones with clotted cream and homemade jam to finish it all off. Gardens gorgeous. Highly recommend it as a wee treat!!

Thank you Boath House for a wonderful dinner. Food and service was excellent. We love the new A la Carte menu. Barbara and Mick Keane Nairn

We were staying overnight at the Boath House which was a fabulous experience from beginning to end. Whilst the restaurant has a limited menu the choice offered options for us both, the food was beautifully presented and delicious. Perfect size portions that allowed us to enjoy each course without feeling uncomfortable full. It was lovely to relax in the lounge before dinner and again afterwards over coffee. The wine list offered a range of options, we chose a Sancerre which we thought was reasonably priced for the quality. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Breakfast was excellent too. We will definitely return.

My sister treated me and my other sister for afternoon tea as a Xmas gift yesterday afternoon. I am sorry to say the tea was a huge disappointment which was a shame as we were all looking forward to our day out. We sat in the lounge first which was nice then taken to the dining room to have the tea. Firstly the tea was luke warm as was the water so we asked for another pot of tea which wasn’t much better the cakes and sandwiches were so small you could hardly taste them we also asked for a glass of prosecco which cost £9 for just over half a glass I’m afraid for a place that’s supposed to be Michelin starred it doesn’t come close to it we have been to many places before and this was the worst by far I felt sorry for my sister who paid nearl £70 for three very poor teas.I feel it was a real shame as it has lovely surroundings you couldn’t even say they were busy with only another 2 couples.I certainly wouldn’t recommend anyone to go there which is a shame.

The menu has been scaled down a little, but the selection for dinner is still good and the quality, presentation and style of the food is very good. One area that could be developed is service. Whilst each server was very polite and pleasant, they...

Met friends for lunch after a long walk on the beach nearby - food, company and ambience was fab. Took a stroll round the gardens between rain showers, loved the lake and the wildlife. Stayed the night in a fab room also.

What a shame, we had looked forward to a fantastic experience bearing in mind all reviews and the awards won by the Boath House As we entered the house we were met by a young waitress who was clearly in a rush. We were ushered...

Great overnight stay at the boath house hotel. Very welcoming staff, superior room downstairs with conservatory and an open bath in the room. Felt incredibly luxurious after a day on the bike. Food was superb and just the right amount. Not cheap but a worthwhile...

Very highly rated for food standard, but Fixed menu, so check when booking what the menu will be before you commit to going. If the fixed menu won't suit everyone in the party, ask to speak to Chef Charlie in advance about an alternative.

une habitation néo classique, fin XVIIIème, un accueil raffiné, l'apéritif au coin du feu, un