Carron Restaurant in Highland

We found this place by chance, having a flat tire and needing to stop. It ended up being one of our favorite experiences. THANK YOU to the staff/owners for looking after us before you opened, and for being so hospitable. We sincerely appreciate your kindness and loved our early lunch before the tow truck arrived. Best shortbread I've EVER had (they gave us the recipe and I made it the day after I arrived home!). I will never visit Scotland without swinging by to visit them again.

This restaurant was really good (shoutout to the homemade fries and the homemade chilli sauce). You must order the sticky toffee pudding, we loved it ! I recommend strongly !

Super good, the homemade hot sauce is very good and very spicy, the service is perfect with a smile, the warm atmosphere and the cuisine what a joy of good homemade!

Nice couple who manage the cafe, have a chat and have the tastiest water in Scotland;)

Given the time of year it was naturally quiet but the welcome and banter from the two men and one lady staff members made the visit more than worthwhile so very well done 🤭👌 the shortbread and coffee was lovely - maybe see you next year 🤞

Was here for my Aunts birthday lunch and the food was lovely. Hunters Chicken, Pork escalope, haddock, scampi and cajun chicken all good great reviews, and all the desserts 😋 👍. Lovely location with friendly, attentive staff, brilliant! Thankyou!

Perfect restaurant for a stopover while traveling. Beautiful atmosphere, very good food.

Friendly attentive staff, homely feel in a convenient location, fresh and delicious food at a sensible price.

Just had a lovely meal. The fish and chips are highly recommended and the sticky toffee pudding is to die for. Lovely cosy atmosphere with excellent friendly service.

Lovely little place. Good food and service. Love the area with the fire plus outdoor seating when the weather warms up

Excellent coffee and cakes. Friendly service, a relaxed atmosphere and an idyllic location. The craft shop next door is worth a visit too!

The restaurant had a wonderful, cozy atmosphere. The owners were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the large car park and stunning views of Loch Carron were definite highlights. The fish and chips were excellent, with perfectly seasoned, homemade chips and a side salad.

Excellent food every time we’ve eaten here. John & Clare always make you feel welcome, as do the rest of the staff. Really good food at really good prices. Will always look forward to eating here.

Lovely little restaurant with nice staff!

Party of 6 to mark teenage grandson’s birthday. Food loved by all 3 generations. When John and Clare realised it was a birthday lunch they even lit a sparkly candle and we all sang Happy Birthday. Ace food freshly cooked. Wonderful location and nice relaxed atmosphere. Been here lots and it never disappoints. Thank you.

Had an amazing brunch at this place which is enroute to Skyee from Beauly. Extremely courteous and passionate people about what they do. Food and service was top notch

Great place to stop! Highly recommend :)

Literally the best shortbread in the world!

We ate in this very cozy little restaurant. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. And we ate really well. The food is good and the plates are well stocked. It was really cool! 🤩🙌

Really good food close to Loch Carron. The service is very nice and the owners are really friendly

Super friendly staff, made us feel so welcome and we wished we could have stayed longer but we had to get back to our hotel. Such a lovely lady that chatted with us as we were leaving too.

Nice picturesque place our group stopped at with nice staff (including their dog Bessie who loves to play fetch) with attached gift shop that had truly Scottish gifts and nice little art sales gallery upstairs

Said it’s open, but when we turned back they said they were closed till 5:30

A friendly welcome and what a lovely position and atmosphere. Loved the place mats with their puzzles.

The dishes are very good, the staff are very polite and pleasant, and the setting is calm and warm. During our 3-day stay in Lochcarron, we went to eat there twice because we enjoyed it so much. Please note: in the evening, you must have placed your order before 7 p.m. (except for desserts)

Fabulous homemade food, very good service and very nice place. One of the best meals we have had in Scotland!

delicious food very friendly people we made a 30 mile detour to get there but worth it 100%

We had a delicious meal. Highly recommended to stop. Friendly service with a homely feeling.

Incredibly nice and courteous staff! Also suitable for afternoon coffee - the pastries are delicious. There are even gluten and lactose free brownies 😋

I had a fantastic experience at Carron restaurant. The food was delicious, namely the Venison Haggis pie, the Hunter’s chicken and the Highland Tea. The waiter was not only friendly but also gave great recommendations that made the meal even better. The chef’s personal touch and warm interaction added to the overall charm. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for excellent food and outstanding service. I’ll definitely be returning!

Lovely place, great host and good beer !

An excellent restaurant, warm with very professional service. An address not to be missed! The whiskey menu is as exceptional as the welcome ;)

Particularly enjoyed the mushroom soup. Was just the thing on a rainy evening. Very much enjoyed the chit chat with the owners.

Very kind service and great food

Have been here with some friends two times recently. Lovely hosts, excellent food and a pretty athmosphere. We strongly recommend a visit!

A passing restaurant for an excellent lunch break. All very genuine, simple but very good. Friendly and fast service. Very recommended.

Good service, good food, great location

We stopped at this restaurant by chance and were made to feel very welcome. The chef was attentive, full of humor and sympathy and the cuisine was delicious. If you pass by I highly recommend stopping there, you will not be disappointed.

A super good restaurant with delicious food. Very friendly people. Highly recommended!

Very good service and food. It won't let you down.

A restaurant run by a wonderful couple who will make you feel as if you were at home. If you have the opportunity to stop by and have lunch or dinner you will not regret it. From here I wish you the best of luck and thank you for providing me with the best lunch of my entire trip to Scotland...(so far 😜) Congratulations.

Wonderful diner/restaurant to eat. THE BEST Fish and Chips of our 7 day trek. My wife had the cajun chicken and it was SOOO good as well. Our phones weren't working and we were able to go right in to order. Thank you!

Food was fine, we tried falafel and Veg Kebab, both tasted good but portion was small especially of Hummus. Was served in a small ketchup bowl.

We popped in early one evening on our way home .The menu has many many options hard to see how it can possibly be fresh. I had the burger it was boiled burger on a cheap bun. My son had fish cakes that were thin and overcooked he couldn't eat them. Worst food I have ever come upon.

The cuisine is delicious. The plates are well stocked and the server is attentive. If you pass by I highly recommend it.

We initially passed this place, but turned around and came back. Glad we did! Family run, home cooked food with service you would not get anywhere else. I definately recomend the sticky toffee pudding!! We had a very nice chat with whom I think was 'Clare' the owner and she allowed the kids to play with her beautiful dog 'Tess'! The place had such a good atmosphere that we felt at home... we may even steal some of their interior decoration ideas! 🙂 The kids missed the place when we left, so much so that we have promised to return again next year. We loved this place and so will you... dont pass it by!

Didn't skip it. We gather it's a stop for bus tours, but we landed at an odd hour and the folks are genuine, love to visit, and make truly good food. And the best shortbread in Scotland - maybe really.

Just had an amazing meal in the Carron restaurant. Chanced that they'd have room for two adults, one 7yr old and two dogs. We were in luck, the dog friendly table was free and we got one of the best meals we've had this holiday. Owners are absolutely lovely and were brilliant with our daughter. We've been driving passed here for years, but there's no chance of passing without stopping for a meal again.

Cozy local restaurant with friendly and helpful owners! We also received an explanation about the different whiskeys and bought a nice special bottle! True traditional Scottish friendliness! Bye!

We have been to this restaurant a couple of times and loved it. Great food, reasonably priced. We have since bought family members back to this restaurant and they all enjoyed their food as well. Beautiful grounds over looking the loch. We will definitely be back.

Food was excellent and I will be back. Would recommend but obviously depends when you go as can be very busy

Very tasty food, friendly and attentive service, all together a great lunch spot. Thank you!

Well worth a visit. A lovely venue with wonderful food and warm hospitality. Over on a whistle stop visit from Sydney, we enjoyed a delicious meal starting with mackerel pate, steak and scampi as mains, finished off by homemade crumble and highland mess. Thank you Alan and Emma

Excellent service and recommendations from the staff. Food was amazing especially the mushroom soup and the cranachan. Worth a pit stop.

We had passed this many times and not stopped. We will always stop from now on! FABULOUS sandwiches, PROPER chips too The sticky toffee pudding got an 11/10 from my partner who is a connoisseur!

For us, this restaurant is the epitome of Scotland. Very nice atmosphere (with Scottish music in the background), absolutely lovely staff and of course delicious (traditional) food.

A superb, home cooked three course meal and the best sticky toffee pudding ever.

Very nice owner. Pretty good food. Very recommenable. Thank you for your warm welcome and all the best for your Hand.

Absolutely gem of a place.Been out on the bikes and stopped for a fish & chips.Food was as fresh as you can get and Claire been amazing.Defo gonna be back♥️

Unbelievably excellent. The proprietors, Claire and John, were so nice and friendly. Claire came out with her team of chefs to greet us. Andy, part of the staff, made us feel at home. The food was excellent. The vegan loaf was innovative and delicious. The venison burger with caramelized onions was wonderful.. Don’t get me started on the desserts. Yum. Thank you to kind people of the Carron restaurant who made strangers feel at home and fed us well.

Fantastic little restaurant with lovely food, great atmosphere and superb service. 10/10.

Came across this place on our drive to Gairloch. The owner was extremely friendly and patiently tended to our needs since we were all pretty famished. He gave us great recommendations for food and dessert. The atmosphere was just perfect and we were fortunate to be visiting this part of Scotland on a warm weekend! Everything was just perfect and the food was absolutely delicious too. Highly recommend Carron's.

Staff are friendly and welcoming. Food was okay

Very delicious food and top service!

Stopped for breakfast, very welcoming, great food, service and coffee!

This family restaurant is delicious! The cuisine is homemade with great taste, we really enjoyed it. We stopped on the road without knowing it and I highly recommend it!!! The service is adorable, father son serving and mother in the kitchen? In any case it was great!!!!

Carron restaurant is a great place for a pit stop. The food is good and the owners are very hospitable and helpful. There is ample free parking on site too.

The food, ambience, the service, everything was excellent! Highly recommend this place. We were a vegan group and the vegan options were sooooo delicious! The koftas particularly were to die for!

Lovely cosy restaurant with great food & friendly owners ☺️

Stopped here for a quick tea and snack break. It was the best shortbread I’ve ever tasted. The service was lovely, and if timing was better would have loved to have stayed for a meal. Highly recommend!

Wonderful stop on our way to Fort William, very friendly owners and we love their doggie Tessa! Lorne sausage and egg barm was delicious as was the bacon and waffles 😊 Local alcohol also available!

Best food in town hands down , service is great highly recommended.

Refreshing stop on a stormy afternoon. Tea and coffee beside the wood burner was perfect. A great selection of home baking which was first class and a very friendly welcome. Hospitality at its best!

We were so impressed with Claire, she’s an absolute super woman! She flagged us down in the car park as we were pulling out thinking they were closed, but I’m glad she got our attention because the food and her hospitality were well worth it. She managed to serve us, cook for us, and tend to other guests all by herself and even made time to tell us a little story. She also wholeheartedly demonstrated how to crack open the “Squat Lobster” for me, and it was all part of the great experience we had! The food was absolutely delicious! Even the baked goods she made herself were to die for! We miss Claire and her food and we wish her and her husband all the best!

Best pie I've ever had, hands down. Everyone there is super warm and friendly, and we got to know the owners over some lovely conversation while we were having dessert. The atmosphere is cozy with a warm fireplace at the entrance, and music softly playing in the background. Will definitely make a stop here again in the future. I wish the owners nothing but the best, and I hope they find what they're looking for!

Dining at Carron was a delightful experience. The inviting atmosphere, friendly staff, and diverse menu made for a memorable meal. The exceptional service and thoughtfully prepared dishes showcase Carron as a hidden gem, perfect for both casual and special occasions. Looking forward to returning for more culinary delights.

Probably the best restaurant we’ve been during our trip, it was very good. That, and people there are so so kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this place ! 🙏🏻

Stopped by for dinner. The waiters and the chef were really welcoming and the food was amazing. I will come back for sure !!

Terrible from start to finish! Service was ok but not very friendly, food was absolutely shocking. We got 2 toasties both of which were wafer thin made with the cheapest bread and totally tasteless! included was a token gesture of salad which was well past its sell by date and 3 stale tortilla crisps. I hate to say this but I’ve never seen anything as bad. Even on departure we were just about ignored whilst trying to pay. Having lived on Skye now for over a year and having sampled most of the restaurants and cafes around the area we can definitely say this is not what we expected given the standards we have received everywhere else. Having owned many successful businesses ourselves we hope you use this feedback in a positive way and make the many changes needed.

Terrible from start to finish! Service was ok but not very friendly, food was absolutely shocking. We got 2 toasties both of which were wafer thin made with the cheapest bread and totally tasteless! included was a token gesture of salad which was well past its sell by date and 3 stale tortilla crisps. I hate to say this but I’ve never seen anything as bad. Even on departure we were just about ignored whilst trying to pay. Having lived on Skye now for over a year and having sampled most of the restaurants and cafes around the area we can definitely say this is not what we expected given the standards we have received everywhere else. Having owned many successful businesses ourselves we hope you use this feedback in a positive way and make the many changes needed.

Love this place, staff friendly and welcoming. They went out of their way to make garlic mushrooms as a starter for me. The Venison and Haggis pie was out of this world (best pie I have ever had). It was so tasty and tender. We didn't try the desserts as we were so full. Will definitely return@

Like eating nursing home food with unfriendly ghosts. Expensive!

Lovely cuppa coffee and home bakes. A great stop off when you're on the road.

Decent coffee stop - didn't have a meal

Good food, good service, quiet when we went but it was October, on the one hand it isn't cheap but it is relative to other places in the area, and the food here justifies the cost.

Tasteful food in an impressive scenario. The perfect place for eating in your visit to the Highlands. A charming cottage welcomed us with very good local cuisine. We were delighted.

With our old-timer club we stopped here for lunch. Service was excellent and super friendly. They had great local specialties. I chose fish ‘n chips because I had none since my arrival in Scotland. Pricing was fair, highly recommend this restaurant.

Lovely restaurant with lovely food

Great convenient stop on your way to exploring Scotland’s spectacular northwest. Very clean, friendly staff, good food (yes, the scones are a hit). A delight to meet people who take great pride in their work.

Lovely little cafe. Just popped in for a cup of tea & sweet treat - friendly & welcoming service. Gingerbread delicious!

Abbiamo ricevuto un caloroso benvenuto dallo staff. L'ambiente é molto familiare e ci ha fatto sentire a casa. Musica piacevole di sottofondo, non troppi tavoli, cibo locale con piatti particolari. Serata tranquilla. Ricordate di prenotare presto.

Great people, amazing food and drinks. Best shortbread ever, wish shortbread can be delivered. I'd ordered regular.

Lekker eten, heel vriendelijke service, snelle bediening. Zowel vegetarisch als niet vegetarisch, top !

Food was delicious 😋 nice friendly staff and a lovely selection of whiskeys. Plenty parking too as we were in our motorhome.

Sat outside at one of the many tables as our pup is very nervous around people she doesn't know. But in a way that really made the visit as the weather was great, no wind or midges. Portions are cooked well and the right size - any more would be gluttony. Service was great and the staff very helpful. No issues at all.

We stopped on our journey for lunch and this place is on the main road. The service was very attentive and staff very happy. We ordered tea eith haddock and chips. We were given a large pot with real tea leaves plus extra hot water. The fish was enormous, cooked well with no bones and the batter was lovely and crispy. The tartar sauce appeared to be home made too. There were plenty of other menu choices as well as sweet treats.

Ottima trattoria delle Highlands con cucina casereccia e locale. Servizio informale e piatti tradizionali come quello fatti dalla nonna.

Restaurant niché dans un cadre agréable sur la route de l’île de Skye. Le décor de la salle à manger est très cosy donnant une ambiance confortable. Le fish and chips tout fait maison y compris la sauce tartare est un vrai régal. Le service fort sympathique et chaleureux. Nous avons bu, assis dans un canapé cuir moelleux, un excellent thé servi dans la petite salle adjacente au décor kitch rural très sympa. Je recommande sans réserve.

Sitio 100% recomendable! Buena comida, personal amable y servicial. Nos atendieron y sirvieron de maravilla a pesar de que llegamos algo tarde. Muchísimas gracias por vuestra atención y amabilidad.

We stopped here on our way to Skye. Definitely a great place to stop. Even although a bus load of tourists had just left, the staff couldn’t have been friendlier. A lovely pot of “real” tea, good coffee and delicious scones. Will visit again.