Carnegie Lodge Hotel in Highland

A good, clean honest family run business in Tain. Heather your hostess is great. Bed comfortable, linen clean and fresh, rooms basic but very clean, shower excellent. Food well cooked and a good selection. Breakfast very good to excellent. Value for money 100%! Walls a bit thin, so much so I disturbed my neighbour Becky with my snoring. Sorry Becky! Hope I didn't upset you too much.

Absolutely fantastic. Had the mushroom and garlic bread starter. And half chicken dinner absolutely amazing. Was extremely surprised though because it was away from the town it would be ok but it was absolutely fantastic. And the host heather who checked us in and made herself available at all times was a delight 💯 recommended to anyone staying

Looking for somewhere for lunch today. The website looked promising and we phoned to check to see if we needed to reserve. Phone just rang out but we thought that perhaps they were just busy and went anyway. The place was however deserted and we assume it is now closed.

Heather and staff are 2nd to none. The food was as usual of a very high standard and delicious, we had a party of eight and all were delighted and all empty plates, proved the quality, as pictures will not do it justice. Thank you Carnegie

Service was fantastic, but the food was very disappointing. The Christmas menu was priced at higher rates than good restaurants with set Christmas menus in big cities, which is fine if the food is good, but it was awful. The menu itself was odd with tinned fruit mixed in with prawn cocktail or fruit with a sweet syrup etc. The main course was the biggest disappointment! The turkey was not sliced off a roasted bird, but two thin preformed pieces of turkey type ham with cold thick gravy made from a powder mix, (definitely not homemade). This gloopy stuff covered everything. The carrots were good, but sprouts were woefully over cooked! They are my favourite veg, but must be cooked right! Steamed for a minute or two or sautéed with butter, pancetta, chestnuts. I’d have loved to meet the chef and ask or watch how everything is cooked. The strawberry merengue was a dry almost certainly pre bough sweet merengue with over whipped cream and two little strawberries. We have another Xmas night here with a work do and I’m seriously dreading the food, (and I LOVE food and love cooking). Would it be rude to bring a packed lunch? Yes...it was that bad!!

Visited for a dinner and was delighted. Food was first class quick service and young ladies serving were very attentive. Well worth a visit.

We had driven past the roadsigns for the Carnegie Lodge many times on each yearly visit to Dornoch, but had not tried the restaurant until a week ago. The food was so good and the staff so pleasant that we came again days later. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone staying in the Dornoch/Tain area.

Arrived after a long drive to be greeted by a pleasant young lady who quickly checked me in. Room was a short walk from reception/bar. Room was big with a double bed, well two singles zipped together. It was spotless and comfortable for me. Mattress very firm. Television worked fine with a variety of free view channels. I had fish and chips for dinner but no tarter sauce ! I was hungry so duly ate it without it. It was delicious. Didn’t have any alcohol but there was a decent choice of beers and spirits. Slept well despite next doors tele loudly coming through the wall. Breakfast was delicious and cooked to order with anything you want from the menu being brought to your table. Recommended.

Loved the food, friendly staff and fantastic menu. I’ll be back. It’s extremely good quality. You don’t have to book either.

Over the past couple of months the Rotary Club of Tain and Easter Ross has begun to hold an evening meeting here once a month. Derek and Heather's staff have been superb at making us and our guests welcome. The menu choice has been excellent and the quality of food superb. Last week we had unexpected guests from Sutherland and New South Wales in Australia. It was no problem to add 4 more settings to our table and our guests were delighted with everything.

Yet again an absolutely fantastic Birthday Party at the Carnegie Lodge! Amazing food, great staff. It was my sisters 70th Birthday Party. There was over 35 of us there to celebrate. Food arrived promptly and service was great. Thank you Derek and all the staff!

Returned to Carnegie Lodge for lunch. As always the food was delicious, nice substantial helping. Lovely coffee to finish off.

A delightful family meal out - we were extremely well looked after by the staff, and the food was spectacularly tasty with my son telling the waitress that it was the best burger in the world!

Had a lovely 2 course meal here last Sunday. Roast beef and all the trimmings was lovely. Had sticky toffee pudding for dessert which was lovely until the last piece, was badly burnt at the edge that was the only negative from a pleasant afternoon.

Took mum out for Sunday lunch and thought we would try the Carnegie as we heard Sandy Sutherland was the chief here. Food was very good and fast to the table. Portions size was just right.

Sitting just north of the A9 Carnegie’s restaurant is in a quiet residential area. The dining room is large and spacious, with large windows looking out over some fields towards the north. The service was very good, as were all of the meals. Very inviting place, that is worth the visit. Prices very reasonable too.

Arrived for a birthday dinner and always receive a warm welcoming from Heather and her staff.

We stayed here for a night. The welcome was very warm. The hotel is comfortable and relaxed. The staff are so kind and helpful. The food in the evening was wonderful and had something for everyone. Excellent presentation. Breakfast was really good. We don't have a cooked breakfast but they presented us with a fabulous fruit salad and went out of their way to find some plain yoghurt for us. Such excellent service should not go unrewarded. Well done.

Lovely meal had by all 16 of us. Service was excellent. A busy Saturday night and everyone was catered for. Lovely friendly staff. The menu was very nice and lots of choice. Definitely go back again.

took the family out for a birthday dinner we were greeted by friendly staff had a few drinks whilst we ordered our meal we were then brought through to the dining area where we we served beautiful food with tremendous service all needs catered for by the super friendly staff always willing to help. Will be back

First class venue, staff very helpful and friendly, we decide approx two miles from venue in Fearn and have visited the Carnegie on many occasions , Lovely atmosphere when entering and well mannered and helpful staff decor first class as is the dining room with fantastic views looking over to Dornoch and afar

We ate here for Sunday lunch. I had the special which was Trout Cleopatra. My wife had the vegetarian wellington. Both were of excellent quality and full of flavour. Never fails to impress!!!

Koselig restaurant i idylliske omgivelser. Veldig vennlig og hyggelig betjening. Vi var 4 personer i selskapet, to i 40 årene og to i 70 årene. Alle var fornøyde og vi ble godt tatt i mot selv om det skrantet litt på formen til en i reisefølget. Tradisjonsrik mat som kom i store og gode porsjoner. Jeg spiste stekt fylt kylling med poteter og grønnsaker. Ble skikkelig stappmett. Er du ute etter god service et hyggelig og tradisjonsrikt måltid er dette en plass jeg kan anbefale.

Can’t recommend the Carnegie Lodge Hotel enough. Very friendly and helpful stuff. Set in a handy spot and the food is outstanding. If every hotel you visited was like this, trip advisor wouldn’t need to exist.

Two "Soup and Sandwich" functions here within a few days gave an interesting opportunity for comparison.

it seems every visit the food just gets better and better. The cosy familiar atmosphere is excellent. Really sorry that the place in up for sale as we will certainly miss this place on our visits to Tain.

It has great ambience and food was tasty and beautifully presented. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Dropped in for some lunch and were greeted immediately by a lovely lady who advised there were no tables ready at the moment but if we would like to sit in the bar they would get one ready for us. So we sat in the bar area...very nice. Had some drinks served by a very pleasant young lady. Was not long before we were taken through to the dining room. Lovely view out the windows.

We had family up about 12 of us as usual a great selection of food to select from the menu we had about 8 different choices all served the same time superbly cooked and served .None of us can fault this place they will see us again

Bon accueil et services. Cuisine satisfaisante mais des quantités insuffisantes.

Nos alojamos en el Carnegie de nuevo durante un viaje de negocios en la zona. Una cálida bienvenida del equipo. No puedo agradecérselo lo suficiente, nos hicieron sentir como en casa y cuidado. La cena era realmente fantástica de nuevo, no puedo alabar lo suficiente. Y lo que es un desayuno encantador. Gran estancia una vez más, no podemos esperar a volver la próxima vez.

Tenía una bonita comida y una noche maravillosa en el Carnagie última noche para celebrar el cumpleaños de nuestro hijos. Gracias Heather, Derek y personal. Doreen, George y familia.

Yo estaba trabajando en la zona por alrededor de 2 semanas y estoy contento de haber estado en el Carnegie Lodge Hotel. Las habitaciones están limpias, la comida es increíble y yo estaba bien cuidado. Todo el personal está dispuesto a ir más allá para...

Eine große Speisekarte, netter Service, leckeres Essen und faire Preise, das Ganze in schöner Lage am Golfplatz machen das Restaurant wert, besucht zu werden.

Small hotels sometimes don't pay a lot of attention to eating (apart from Breakfasts) as often guests want to explore the area and that can cover food too. In my brief stay I discovered a menu which would have sat well in larger and more expensive places and clearly the product of a chef with skill, experience and enthusiasm. All tastes are catered for and service is efficient and helpful. Some of the flavour combinations may challenge some palates but the quality is absolute.

We where a birthday party of very mixed ages the choice on the menu was great served very quickly very hot loads of chips veg and potatoes to share jugs of water on the table the sweets are astonishing again large plenty of choices the staff outstanding highly recommended

My spouse was unsure about what the prawn appetizer was, and our waitress brought us a sample from the chef- just to make sure. The were crisp and bright. The dinning room is light and spacious, looking over farmlands and water and mountains beyond. There were older couples as well as young families there when we came, and the wait service accommodated all the different size and flavor tweaks. I had the chocolate cake for dessert, and learned it was made by the chef. It was fabulous. I left with a warm friendly feeling.

We visited here last weekend whilst staying in Tain. We came along for dinner and we're totally disappointed. My mushroom starter was pretty tasteless, my partners sea food platter was the strangest platter I've seen, pile of tiny prawns, some salmon and something else I can't remember as it wasn't with remembering.. The mains.. my pie was hotter then the sun, I literally couldn't start eating it for about 15 minutes, it must have been in the microwave, there is no way an oven would have made it as hot as it was, it was nuclear! The veg was bland, I imagine pre cooked and left in wam water from the Sunday roast lunchtime.. my OH's dish was swamped in sauce. Literally swimming, halfway up the pie was sauce.. and it wasn't good sauce either. The meal wasn't finished. To be fair the meals were 2 courses for £12.50. We didn't know this when we booked but now it makes sense... A warning sign it was going to be awful should have been the size of the menu.. it's huge! I always remember watching a Gordon Ramsey Programme where he said if a restaurant had a massive list of dishes - Beware! Well, on this occasion Gordon was right.. I wouldn't eat here again and I do no recommend it.

The food is great and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. This restaurant is very spacious and it has a great atmosphere. It is an excellent place to dine, and I recommended this restaurant highly.

A lovely place to eat with excellent staff. Food great, location great and service second to none. Recommended!!!

Well it has to be said from the moment we walked in the door we received a warm, friendly and more importantly genuine welcome from all the staff (who were all smiling and continued to do so all night). I can't stress enough how effortlessly the Management and Staff made the whole service look. Nothing was too much of a problem! This experience was only made better by receiving a meal that was scrumptious, and cooked to perfection. The dishes were all presented in nice crockery and appealing to the eye. The Whisky Cream Sauce is by far the nicest I have ever tasted. I can't stress enough how friendly, accommodating, and professional everyone involved with making my Grandmothers 90th Birthday an even more joyous occasion. In my opinion there are a lot of restaurants and hotels out there that could learn a lot from the Team at the Carnegie Lodge. Hospitable Hospitality at its best. Thank you all very much.

The food is superb as is the service .The staff fuss over you.It isa very pleasant dining experience

Love this place, very friendly staff, good grub and a little bar. Comfortable room and great shower. Highly recommended.

The Carnegie Lodge is lovely for food, we have used it quite regularly for sunday lunch and is great value for a 3 course meal. The staff are very pleasant and helpful, there is quite an extensive menu also, a specials of 4 roasts and lovely vegetables all freshly cooked to order. good choice of sweets as well. Highly recommend a visit.

Very good service pre meal drinks and menus before taken to table. Service was 2nb to none as usual and the food was plentiful and excellent on all three courses. therecwas never any rush to get you fed and out. I would 100% recommend this establishment for a meal and the cost very favorable.Well done to Heather and all her staff.

Both dinner and breakfast were truly first class. The chef is wonderful. I stay in lots of fancy hotels, but my meals here were very good and very memorable.

Nice staff very attentive , lovely food (Carnegie mushrooms) are my favourite. And it's nice and clean. What more could you ask for?

We ate here as a family for my brother's 50th birthday. Very good choice of food and very good service. The food was lovely and nicely presented with lots of vegetables etc. Would definitely recommend.

Went there for a family get together and was delighted with the whole experience. The venue is modern and very clean, plenty of private parking. Staff are on hand to welcome you, take your coats and direct you to your table.The menu has to be on of the most comprehensive and diverse in the area, and the quality of the food at the highest level.Lovely atmosphere, great facilities and plenty of space for diners, makes this a must go again venue.

We decided on this restaurant for my dads 50th after hearing some good reviews and we were not disappointed. Service was great, food was lovely and very reasonably priced. It is so refreshing to have a good local restaurant.

We were recommended this hotel by my partners cousin and we were not disappointed. Excellent food, large portions and reasonable prices

Breakfast choice was very good. All food was freshly cooked and very tasty. Evening meals excellent very good selection of dishes to choose from.Plus good selection of wine.

We just had dinner at the Carnegie Lodge and it was very good.Nice selection of wines.The cook obviously enjoys cooking. To bad there was only one other couple there.Nice change after 2 weeks of dining out: the first restaurant that didn't offer chips (although you could order them) with every meal, but rice, mashed or cooked potatoes and seasonal vegetables.We had a lovely meal with a great view.

From the moment we arrived the attention we received was spot on. Good choice of dishes and quick service. Food was outstanding the view from the diningroom, on a clear day is breathtaking. We visit here regularly and have never had a poor meal.

Another lunch visit to a favourite eating place, this time with visiting relatives. At the later end of luchtime, so staff were not stretched, but the service deserves special mention -- superb. And the food was, as usual, excellent. Three members of the party had special dietary requirements and all were catered for without fuss. This sort of experience makes eating out a pleasure.

Wir konnten uns nich vorstellen, dass man in Schottland in Tairn so hervorragend essen kann.Perfekter Service. Sehr freundlich, faire Preise, schöne Aussicht.

Acting on a recommendation from a friend we dropped into the Hotel for lunch. From the minute we entered the foyer we were warmly greeted then shown to the bar for a drink (by choice) in order to select our choice from an extensive menu. After a short period of time we were shown to the dining room and served with good wholesome home cooked food. My wife had seafood medley as a starter and the roast chicken and trimmings as her main. I opted for the home made soup (tasty tasty) and the roast lamb and trimmings. Service was spot on and portions more than ample. If there was any disappointment it was we had no room for any sweets from the tempting list available. Diners can opt for the two or three course lunches which are very reasonably priced given the portions served and service from staff. My advice is if you are in the area drop in you will not be disappointed at the quality of food or service available.

I had some American friends over to play golf and we met up at the Carnegie Lodge Hotel for dinner on their last night. We were greeted by the owner, Derek Wynn, on arrival and treated fantastically by the staff all evening. The food was excellent and washed down with a very nice sauvignon blanc. Great place to eat and also to stay, if you're visiting the area.

As my wife originates from the area I have been visiting for over forty years. We normally take her parents out for a meal and have had difficulty finding a venue which is reasonably priced and not "Pub Grub" standard. 40 years on and we have found a little treasure. The staff were extremely pleasant and not at all pushy. I could not believe the selection on the menu for Sunday lunch and it is not the place for people watching their waistlines. At £15 for three courses or £12.80 for two it is a steal. Needless to say we will not be booking anywhere else on future visits.My compliments to the owners and their wonderful staff

Went back to Carnegie Lodge for lunch when we were staying in the area and the food was absolutely fantastic, the same as the last time we were here. I had seafood medley for starter (fab) and hubby had home made pate. The portion size was like a main course. We both had roast beef and yorkshire pud (yummy) and trifle and toffee cheesecake for pud (the desserts are to die for) We will always go back for a meal here when in the area.

Afternoon soup and sandwiches function on this occasion. Food was up to the usual high standards of the Carnegie Lodge, but worth recording on this occasion that the staff handled a medical emergency in the dining room with superb aplomb and discretion. It's when things go wrong that you see the quality of the staff and they really were first class. Full marks -- and it gives added confidence to the ability of the Carnegie Lodge to handle the inevitable crises which, in the hospitality trade, occur every day behind the scenes.

My husband and I took my daughter, her husband and little boy to the Carnegie Hotel for dinner. The staff were very welcoming and we were sitting at a large window overlooking fields and views over the Dornoch Firth. The Menu was very good with plenty of options and the food was piping hot and delicious. They also cater for people who have special needs for food. We enjoyed it so much that my husband and I went back before we headed off home!

First off, I have to say that for the price of the meals here it is very good value. Under a tenner for a man course, £12.80 for two course or £15 for three courses. I thought the choice of starters was very good, and the portion sizes very large. Main courses weren't quite up to scratch - the Sunday roast was what you would expect somewhere catering on a large scale - pre-cut slices of meat, and unfortunately over greasy roasties and Yorkshire puddings. However, for the price and portion size it is good value - but somewhere to go with your grandparents or extended family, not an intimate or impressive meal.

Have been at this restaurant for since it opened. It's a favourite of ours. Highly recommended. The staff are friendly and helpful.The menu never fails to delight. An authentic taste of the Highlands.

Dinner last night was exceptional ! Have dined there on many an occasion but last night was probably the best I have experienced yet. Service was attentive & friendly ( as usual ), Definitely recommended & will be back !

Lunchtime visit -- three adults, once child and a baby.The Carnegie Lodge is in an unusual location, on the southern side of the A9 bypass which skirts the ancient town of Tain. Very well signposted from the A9, it adjoins a 70s housing estate. However, being right at the edge of the conurbation it has spectacular and uninterrupted views across the Dornoch Firth to Golspie. It's a modern building, but at least in this instance the patio on the side with the views has been constructed with a measure of good taste.Car parking is very adequate and the building was very pleasantly warm and comfortable.Clientele was mainly local on this occasion, with a sprinkling of patrons from origins clearly distant from the area.As for the meal, the soup was outstanding -- one of those rare occasions where no further seasoning was needed or desirable.My main course was acceptable. The member of the party who had roast beef declared it to be the best she's had in any hotel or restaurant. The fruit salad was impressive and delicious.Service was first-class.Bill for three adults and a child came to £49, and we couldn't have eaten more, supposing we tried.Make sure you get a seat facing the view to the North.

As soon as we arrived we had a nice and warm welcome. The food was utterly brilliant and the desserts were to die for!! 5⭐️!

We have visited the carnegie on uptempo occasions and held our wedding here.Derek and Heather are the most accommodating, helpful and friendly couple ever and are definitely a standard for other hotels to go by.Nothing is ever too much for them...the food is absolutely fabulous...the service is great and they really have the knack on how guests should be treated.Fab food...always made to feel more than welcomed...rooms are very comfy and clean.A gem of a place

Recently visited here for Christmas dinner with the family. It was my first time and I will be back. The food was lovely and you get a lot of it, it's certainly great value for the money you pay. All the staff were polite and attentive. I would recommend that you visit here for food if you're in or around Tain.

Enjoyed family Sunday lunch. Great choice. Not long to wait. And great value. Better than that was the quality of staff - fantastic

The Carnegie has a good range of food. With children's menu, friendly staff and very reasonably priced.

we were greeted by a very friendly staff member asking if we would like a wee drink in the lounge bar whilst we made our choice from the menu. The order was taken and in a short time a waitress arrived to take us to our table, when we were seated our starters arrived soon after. The food was delicious with generous portions, and so we cannot comment on desert as we were all too full! The view from the restaurant was stunning with glimpses of the Dornoch firth.We Weill definitely come here again and would not hesitate to recommend.

We were the only people in on the day we visited. We had a lovely lunch, staff were pleasant and knowledgable, offering us information on local places of interest. They deserve to be a lot busier. I think they specialise in functions, Golf outings and parties. We were not disappointed!

The reception you get from Derek & Heather is what we would all like to get and often don't at other establishments, they are fun, friendly and welcoming. Sandy the chef, ably assisted by Derek , presents some of the best dishes anywhere in the Country and they use a lot of local produce. Fantastic!!

Great variety of dishes to choose from, substantial helpings!! Nice friendly atmosphere, attentive staff.

Even though I visited on a November , Tuesday evening this restaurant did not fail to please. The food was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for the helpful/cheery staff. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a greta meal, using local produce at a fair price.

Carnegie Lodge Hotel is well known locally as a restaurant where quality comes first, and our umpteenth visit to this restaurant attests to that reputation. Starters and main courses are always exceptionally well thought out and cooked to perfection, as was again the case this time. The ONLY criticism is the dessert menu which is pedestrian and shows a lack of a top-class pastry chef in the kitchen; also, a cheese board option on the dessert menu would be a nice touch and take away the criticism of the dessert menu altogether.

Went here with a friend for dinner as past experiences have had me recommend the Carnegie as the best restaurant in town. Upon arrival we received a slightly cold reception from an older lady which contrasted greatly to the fantastic reception we received in December from two younger men. We sat in the rather cosy bar first for a couple of drinks which, be warned, are on the expensive side (£5.50 for large glass of wine) but there are plenty to choose from. 10 minutes later we were shown to our table through in the restaurant area which is very well presented with lovely carpets, a brilliant view and high quality napkins. I also appreciated the fact that water jugs were already on the tables which I don't see in many restaurants anymore. For starters we had haggis filos which were nicely presented but lacked any real punch and were a tad dry. We were then given sorbet in between our starters and mains which was a nice touch and had us excited for our main courses. The menu is heavily cream driven and lacks the variety of some other local restaurants but it was our preferred style of food anyway(mainly Scottish dishes). We both ordered the Chicken Highlander which I had had before at this restaurant. Unfortunately it was a bit too creamy this time around which we felt impaired the flavours of the dish. Plenty of side dishes came with the meal though and the portion was plentiful. The desserts menu was limited but we enjoyed the cheesecake nonetheless. Prices are fair and for the portion sizes you get, the Carnegie is well worth the value. The manager is very friendly and welcoming which made up for the slightly disinterested manner of the other two workers that dealt with us. Despite some of the minor flaws we experienced this time, I would still recommend the Carnegie to anyone looking for a high quality, Scottish infused restaurant in the Highlands. Will be returning.

Family visit on a Saturday evening as a family group. Nice surroundings, lovely service, and excellent food.

We dined twice at the Carnegie Lodge Hotel whilst visiting friends in Tain, and thoroughly enjoyed the meals on both occasions. Very good value for money.

Friendly staff, clean, beautiful view in fact a gorgeous setting. A light and airy restaurant. The food was tasty and well presented. The staff are lovely and so to are the owners a very welcoming couple. Would definitely return.

we went for xmas party , although it was very busy the food was great and we had a lovely time, and would recommend anyone who wants a party meal to go there.

The setting is nice and the restaurant is clean and spacious. The portions are large, however we didn't enjoy the quality of the food.Soup very salty and the half roast chicken had an aftertaste which usually comes from being frozen for a long time. The Skirlie wasn't particularly pleasant and the veg tasteless.Rather expensive for what you get really.If you like lots of food and quality is not the most important factor, then you should perhaps try it out.

Visiting family in Dornoch, and we wanted somewhere to go for Sunday lunch so we booked a table for four at the Carnegie Lodge a few miles away. We had seen the sign for this hotel many times but had never visited before. The hotel is in a lovely situation, slightly elevated with beautiful views over the Dornoch Firth. We were very pleasantly surprised - the dining room was quite large and nicely decorated and furnished with loads of staff on hand. It is obviously a popular venue with the locals, as the restaurant was full. The menu was large and quite varied, with an excellent choice of starters and main courses. We all ate different combinations, and the food was very good, with very generous portions. The roast dinners that were being served also looked excellent, and the wine list was quite good too.We finished off with desserts and cheese and biscuits and went home for a much needed walk on the beach!It was a great lunch and I would certainly recommend the Carnegie to anyone staying in the area.

Excellent service always, extremely large portions well worth a visit. We took my Mum for her 90th birthday Dinner and could not have chosen a better place. the staff were great, the quality and quantity of food perfect. When they bought our cake out with the coffee all staff sung happy birthday, she loved it

Overall - excellent service - food was good, hot and plentiful. Disco laid on for all in attendance. Had a great night out. Thanks to Heather and her staff. Will be back.

Had a great time with great customer service as usual.Staff are amazing.Food was a mixed bag to be honest and I don't want to say it as I love coming here.My starter was lovely mussel and smoked haddock chowder so was my sisters haggis filosRest were mediocre at best.Mains were mainly a let down specials board of sweet chilli beef at 14.95 at tops were only worth 8-9.99 we'll overpriced Hungarian goulash same price was awful again only worth 8.99 The gammon was beautiful I was told your roast beef dinners are best but beef is a little hard.Your sweets are your biggest let downs I'm afraid you need to vastly improve on these.I won't stop coming here but will be selective on what I eat and hope you listen and change these areas.

We took my Mum for her 90th birthday lunch and could not have chosen a better place.the staff were great, the quality and quantity of food perfect. When they bought our cake out with the coffee all staff sung happy birthday, she loved it

Visited for a meal whilst staying in the area. Service wasn't the quickest, but staff very friendly. Not a budget place, but food is good quality.

Love the food here good as always but on my last three visit the deserts have been awful needs vastly improving.Your customer service is 100% as usual Fix the deserts and you will have perfection.

Heather and Derek extended a warm,friendly welcome to us,as did their staff.Food was excellent and plentiful throughout the weekend,the wedding meal itself was beautiful.My nephew and his wife could not have wished for a better venue for their wedding.Nothing was too much trouble,even to lending my husband a much needed pair of braces.Special mention to Robert,who showed highland hospitality at its best.Rooms well stocked with tea,biscuits,fresh fruit and chocolates,we left with big smiles and full tummies.Thank you all

Have eaten here a number of times over the years and it is a nice place to go for a relaxing meal. Service is always good and the quality of the mains is good, although portion sizes can vary. Quality of chips and vegetables has declined and the coffee was dreadful - cold, tasted stewed and half a cup with no refill. Biggest issue is the place seems to be resting on its laurels a bit and the menu hasn't been changed in ages. A menu refresh please - it's too predictable. Will go to The Birch Tree as a better local alternative now.

Being a local resident in the Black isle myself and my wife decided to take advantage of the good weather and take a tour up North we decided to call in to the Carnegie for lunch we have eaten there before.When we arrived we were met and made welcome by the staff and they asked us if we would like to sit at our table right away but we decided to have a soft drink before we eat.We had the choice of two menu's lite-bite or the lunch menu.We decided on the lunch menu which had a great selection which also catered for vegetarian tastes .We had a first class two course lunch which was well cooked and the presentation was superb for £12 .50p per head.Well done Carnegie Lodge as usual thank you Great Staff

Having missed out on breakfast at the Mansefield Castle Hotel we were so grateful for the staff at Carnegie Lodge who kept the kitchen open. Lovely staff and wonderful views from the restaurant and an excellent cooked breakfast saved the day!

Not been here for a while as we had not been very impressed on previous visits The four walls in this restaurant/hotel are not the most interesting, it is a very dull boring place to be and not much imagination used for the design of the building or the decor. Therefore no ambianceThe menu goes on forever which means frozen food in my mind. The so called butterfly prawns were certainly straight out of the freezer, but were no more a butterfly prawn than me The gammon steak was very poor quality. Any salad was drowned in dressing. Prawn cocktail had everything bar the kitchen sink thrown in itThe most worrying thing is that you will find it hard to pick something from the menu that is not covered in some sort of sauceThe owners should get out more and please try Luigi's or the Royal Dornoch Hotel to find out how a restaurant is meant to be run

Out for a family meal tonight food was fantastic as always. Would highly recomend to all to give it a try amazing place with amazing views over the Dornoch Firth and staff that cant do enough to help. Always a first choice in my book for any special occasion

Have been to the carnegie a few times and the food is always really good, service is always brilliant and good price for what you get. Lovely atmosphere and nice and quiet. Would go back again.

As a result of a recommendation from friends we booked a table here for four on Saturday evening.When we arrived we were shown to a table in the bar and ordered some drinks before perusing the menu. We were all equally impressed with the extensive menu which catered for all tastes. On top of the menu there were a couple of specials and numerous roasts of the day!We had to wait over 20 minuted for someone to take our order as it seemed we were forgotten about. However, the waitress who took our order was very friendly, which was the case with all members of staff which we came into contact with.3 of us ordered the butterfly king prawns for starters which were a bit of a let down as they were of the bought in frozen variety, though the salad accompanying the prawns was lovely and fresh.The main courses were a bit of a mixed bag depending on your selection. Between the 4 of us we had ordered breaded haddock, gammon steak hawaian, roast lamb (1 of the roasts of the day) and chicken ecosse (special). The lamb was perfect in both quantity and quality terms, the haddock was extremely fresh and is recommended, unfortunately the portion of chips which were requested to accompany the fish were under-cooked and tasteless, but being honest they weren't needed given the generous portion of fish and salad garnish. The chicken ecosse was served as an absolutely titanic portion which was off putting as there was no way more than half of it could be eaten by any standard sized adult. Also, there was no accompanying vegetables, or potatoes which would have been appreciated. Finally, the gammon which was perfectly well cooked but unfortunately covered by a huge gloop of 'gravy' and far too much melted cheese which completely overpowered the gammon.Due to the enormous size of the main courses only 1 of our group piped for a sweet, which was awful. The strawberry meringue was inedible due to how hard it was coupled with strawberries which have seen better days, and hard cream due to the pudding have been refrigerated for far too long. One of the reasons for giving this an average review was the confusion with paying the bill. We sat and waited for about 10 minuted trying to catch the attention of the waiting staff, however after being unsuccessful we went to the 'bar' at the end of the dining room hoping for success. Numerous members of staff continued to walk past without acknowledging us, and eventually we were tended to. The general feeling from our party was that once you had been served your meal the staff were no longer interested. To conclude I would say that the Carnegie Lodge is in a handy location with great parking, but the portion sizes were generally far too much for us which lead to a lot of waste at our table (something we are not a fans of) and the dining room itself lacked any atmosphere and was a tad sparse. Unfortunately we will not be returning.

on our way home from shopping we decided to go here for a meal as had never been before. its very clean and staff very friendly. good view from the dining area. nice and quiet even tho it was very busy. we had a good experience here and would go back again. They can be very busy at times so i would suggest booking 1st.

We have had 2 similar experiences here - luke warm food. The first time we were referred to the owner when we complained. He was rude and more or less accused us of leaving the food on the plates for too long! We went back a second time and overheard the owner in an altercation with another couple. He should learn how to speak to his customers - as I was always told the customer is always right. We probably won't go back.