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Nº 770 in 1506 in Highland

Nº 15 of 20 Other international cuisines in Highland

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..spicycookedscallopsgoatchickenfishmeatcurryporkmustcoconutprawnsfriedpotatorice

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Anytime again. A wonderful experience. Incredibly good food. "Never a problem" 😅

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Heiner Wagener . 2025-05-13

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Very good customer service from a gentleman ,very good ambiance l, appropriate music playing, atmosphere just right, clean tidy place, we all ate our food and I took some away so I can say portion size was more than OK. overall would go back and would definitely recommend, chef greeted us

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Trica Young . 2025-05-13

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Delicious food and generous portions

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Jarrah Furness . 2025-05-03

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Amazing Snapper fish dish. I was in a small hurry however food came in good time and it was delicious. Very friendly staff and definitely planning to go back when next in Inverness.

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Graeme Kelly . 2025-04-24

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A must visit , food & cocktails spot on jamaican guinness puch a must 👍👍👍

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James David . 2025-04-22

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Service was slow but the food was amazing, best curry goat I have ever had.

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Brian Cronin . 2025-04-22

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Service was a little bit slow to begin with, but the food was incredible and we will definitely be going back.

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Tom Turner . 2025-04-20

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We were delighted...it was the only place that accepted us after 7 pm and we were fascinated

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Emilie Pert . 2025-04-19

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Great Jerk Chicken, dont let the sticky tables fool ya. The food is unreal and service is kind.

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Donovan Woods . 2025-04-14

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hidden gem with some of the best carribean food ive had in a long while. Everything is so wonderfully flavourful. Even the vegetables are full of flavour. Restaurant doesn't look great but you really come here for the food. Highly recommend! Stick to their specialty dishes and it will be great.

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zpumbaa zp . 2025-04-09

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Best food in Scotland , excellent service beautiful fresh home cooked food with quality ingredients.

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Lucy Dennis . 2025-04-08

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Lovely food as always! Thank you Glen

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Agnieszka . 2025-04-06

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An absolute gem of a place. The curried goat was fantastic and I think I liked the vegan pulled pork (jackfruit) even better. Yeah, the tables are sticky and the whole place is a little worn down. That's how you know the food is going to be great. Highly recommended.

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Michal Vincze . 2025-04-01

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Era la primera vez que veía un restaurante caribeño así que aproveché la oportunidad de comer allí. Personal muy amable y una amplia selección de comida y bebida. Opté por la cabra al curry y mi esposa tomó el pollo patán, un par de cervezas rojas Strpe. Comida encantadora y un montón de ella. Gran servicio amable y un gran ambiente. Sin duda puedo recomendar este lugar.

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plsdeluno . 2025-03-28

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I placed an order for delivery today but settings changed after I placed the order cannot collect

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Sara . 2025-03-21

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Got fried dumplings instead of fried plantain

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Asha . 2025-03-21

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really good!especially the coconut curry chicken and oxtail stewed!!

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Jingyi Zhang . 2025-03-19

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Kool Runnings was the most pleasant surprise for our American family who needed a change from fish & chips and Italian food. The food was cooked to order and so very good! Very extensive food and drink menu and everything we had was delicious. Service was friendly and welcoming.

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Heidi Espinoza . 2025-03-18

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every order from here has been delicious! really generous munchy box with fantastic flavours

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Julie . 2025-03-14

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Tables are sticky but the food and vibes of this place are good. However, £17 for some rice and vegetables?! It seems overpriced but there is potential here

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K B . 2025-03-09

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After three late ‘sorry we’re closed’ attempts at fish and chips we lucked upon Kool Runnings. Glen’s the man- he was kind enough to sneak us in! After answering ‘whatever’s left?’ to the request of what are you having, Glen served us up a trio of nice dishes- jerk chicken, spicy goat, and monk fish. All were excellent, but the goat was the prize. Nice cocktails and rum as well. I’m not in Inverness often, but this is one of the most flavorful meals I’ve had in 4 years in the uk. I’ll be back :)

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matt duffy . 2025-03-07

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Descubrí este lugar en una excursión de un día a Inverness. Había tantos restaurantes interesantes para elegir en el centro de la ciudad, pero después de una lectura rápida del menú en la ventana, 'Curry Goat' me atrajo. Nunca lo tuve antes y siempre quise y ahora esta era mi oportunidad. No me decepcionó, estaba delicioso! Sirve con arroz tradicional y guisantes y ensalada de col. El personal era genial, la decoración era colorida, el ambiente era musical, y era simplemente muy bueno. Lo pasé genial. Mis mejores deseos. (PS. Los precios de la hora del almuerzo eran muy buenos también. El plato realmente generoso de cabra al curry era de unas 12 libras esterlinas. )

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Considered Review . 2025-03-04

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Great cocktails and delicious freshly cooked authentic food

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Sophie Hicks . 2025-03-03

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Hands down the best food in Inverness. Stayed for 3 months and kept coming back to try as many dishes on the menu as I could. Every dish was delicious and made with care from the amazing chef

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Clayton Miller . 2025-03-01

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Comida tradicional jamaicana cocinada por encargo. Tuvimos pollo Jerk y Patties ambos excelentes. El personal es fabuloso, fue genial escuchar un acento jamaiquino después de nuestro reciente viaje a Jamaica. Borrador de raya roja excelente. El menú de cócteles se veía increíble, pero eso es para la próxima vez.

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Annette S . 2025-03-01

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I can not think of a better place to get food in Inverness, if you're veggie/vegan the options available to you are amazing. I went with a small group of friends and we all ordered something different, we ate here on a Thursday night, and were still thinking about the food we had on Sunday as we drove home. A brilliant cocktail list, with plenty of rum as expected. The service was relaxed but made me feel very welcome and the general atmosphere of the restaurant was perfect. I would recommend anyone looking for somewhere to eat in Inverness find this place and give it a try, especially if you want Jamaican food made as well as I've ever had.

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Rory Treanor . 2025-03-01

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Food was amazing. Music was great and the staff were very respectful and fun

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forehead destroyer . 2025-02-28

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10/10 food best iv had in a while the chicken is spot on never mind the cocktails 100% worth the price

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Bartosz Pyszny . 2025-02-28

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Delicious and authentic vegan options based on Jamaican cuisine; has separate vegan menu. If you go late in the day some things may run out. Have to wait a bit because they cook everything from fresh

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MB B . 2025-02-19

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La música que suena afuera nos atrajo, Bob Marley a toda máquina. Primera visita a un restaurante jamaiquino y no será la última. Magnífico de principio a fin.

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Martin P . 2025-02-18

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The food arrived slightly late, however I called the shop as worried due to staying in a holiday home. I spoke to a lovely man who apologised and assured me it won’t be long. When it arrived it was lovely. I would definitely order again

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Gail . 2025-02-15

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Great genuine Caribbean venue, about as real as sitting under an umbrella in Grenada. Recommend the Goat curry and the Jerk chicken. Realistic prices and genuine service

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Andrew Fennymore-White . 2025-02-15

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I only had the pork belly with sweet potato starter and side of corn on the cob but it was plentiful as a main for me, while my boyfriend opted for the curry goat and side of jerk chicken. Both thoroughly enjoyed it and definitely will go back next time visit inverness 👍🏼😊 Lovely Jamaican food, with nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

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Rebecca Macdonald . 2025-01-30

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Was so happy to find this hidden gem in Inverness! The food was absolutely delicious. Being of Caribbean descent and having grown up eating this type of food, I am quite particular about the Caribbean food I eat out, but this certainly did not disappoint, loved the curry goat and chicken wings. Definitely worth a visit!

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Kirt . 2025-01-30

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¡Un lugar increíble para comer y beber! Lorenzo era muy agradable y acogedor. Gran comida y cócteles perfectos! Debo visitar de nuevo 🥰 gracias!!

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MissPaula . 2025-01-23

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The chicken was great, tinder and flavorful, but it would have been better if the fries hadn’t been burned. The vibe was quite dark and thrilling. The tables were sticky. I was the only customer at that time!.

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Juthathat Kugasemrat . 2025-01-18

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Dreadful. Nothing tasty. Was obviously no chef on as everything was vile. Never again!!!!!! Curried goat was more like stewed bones.

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Stephen Brandon . 2025-01-09

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Excelente comida disfrutada a fondo Gran ambiente y servicio. La gente era encantadora, tenía el pollo especial y la cabra al curry. Definitivamente iré de nuevo.

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Anthony C . 2024-12-23

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I ordered 2 large mac n cheese and one was smaller than the other and the pasta was too hard and the cheese sauce was a packet sauce. Really disappointing. However the coleslaw and sweet potato was really nice. Only one portion of chips and salad considering I ordered two portions of mac n cheese

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Zhade . 2024-12-22

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Bueno, dicen que hay una primera vez para todo, y esta fue nuestra primera comida jamaiquina. Mi esposa tenía pollo y yo cabra al curry. Ambas comidas eran excelentes, caliente y abundante. Nuestro servidor estaba muy bien informado y nos ayudó a tomar una decisión de qué comer. También era muy amable y un chico feliz.

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Gordon W . 2024-12-04

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a proper real authentic luxury..obviously generational learning..zooper kool.

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John Smyth . 2024-12-02

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Esta es una fantástica joya escondida tenía los mejores cócteles si usted está buscando fuerte y fabuloso este es el lugar para estar. Laurence es el mejor servidor, te hace sonreír 😃 Volverá como siempre cada vez que visitemos Inverness 😀

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Laura Copp . 2024-12-02

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I ordered spaghetti carbonara and got spaghetti with ham and cheese 😤

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Lia . 2024-11-24

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Great food. Had curried goat rice . Very nice .Good place to eat.

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Thomas McElroy . 2024-11-18

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It's amazing that there is a Caribbean restaurant in Inverness where you can enjoy plantain, salt fish & ackee, and goat curry. The food and cocktails are really good! Sometimes Kool Runnings looks a bit empty in the evenings, but it certainly doesn't deserve to be - so don't let this put you off.

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Victoria Pritchard . 2024-10-29

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Top notch Caribbean food and drinks with warm service

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Torquil Macleod . 2024-10-26

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A very enjoyable evening with delicious food especially the belly pork, escovitch snapper & the goat curry. Pity we live so far from Inverness as would love to go again

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Helen . 2024-10-21

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THE best place in Inverness for cocktails and food, absolutely love it. It’s a staple for me and my partner. Totally recommend to everyone in the immediate area. Piña colada’s and jerk chicken are top top top tier

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Mark MacLennan . 2024-10-17

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As a tourist spending 1 month in the UK, you need a break from pub food. Kool Runnings was a delicious alternative with a fun selection of Rum and Island cocktails.

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Mitch Boliszczuk . 2024-10-08

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Had lunch here while visiting Inverness. Great traditional Jamaican food with huge portions and decent prices. Definitely recommended if you're in the Inverness area.

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Matthew Gorrie . 2024-10-07

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Burger!!!!! One of the best in my Life

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Konstantin Haag . 2024-10-06

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Omg the best cocktails ever proper strong x

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Paula Rae . 2024-10-06

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Super delicious food! The best dinner I’ve ever had in Scotland 😻

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苏屠屠 . 2024-10-06

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The food and vibe (music) was very good. We had some typical Jamaican beer, chicken jerky and goat.

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Steven Zoeter . 2024-10-05

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Felt really bad after eating there, recommend to avoid!

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John Smith . 2024-09-28

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Delivered late. Order was wrong. Quality was poor and couldn't eat all of it.

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Jacob . 2024-09-28

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Thanks for feeding me late at night 🙏🏼

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Margo . 2024-09-17

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Me encantó este lugar y la comida era deliciosa 😋. El personal era muy amable y la música, la decoración y escuchar al personal hablando, me llevó de vuelta al Caribe en mi luna de miel. He visitado 2 restaurantes caribeños, uno en Londres y otro en Guildford, y este restaurante está allí con ellos.

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730chrysn . 2024-09-12

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Very delicious food , staff are amazing and the portions of food are perfect

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Azzan Alkhusaibi . 2024-09-05

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It was a really nice visit to Kool Runings. The atmosphere and the food were very authentic and pleasant. I had dinner there with a friend and we really enjoyed it. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to try something new 😊😊😊

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Lukas Neuburger . 2024-08-29

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Very cool, we were lucky that there was no room for anything else. The food was delicious and the reggea was great. Again and again.

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Gianni Gasser . 2024-08-29

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Delicious Caribbean restaurant with a chilled atmosphere. The chef came to chat with us and is an absolute riot, hilarious. Also one of the only places besides kebab shops which serves food past 8pm. Would thoroughly recommend!

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David Hamilton . 2024-08-17

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Este fue mi primer sabor de la comida jamaicana y ciertamente lo disfruté. Compartimos un poco de pollo patán y un curry de cabra, ya que pensamos en estos como los platos más típicos del Caribe. La cabra estaba tierna y el pollo muy bien cocinado - si tengo una crítica sería que esperaba un poco más de calor y especias. Me preguntaba si los sabores habían sido atontados para satisfacer los gustos de los turistas. Ambiente genial y amigable con el servicio. Buenas noches con amigos.

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zebedee70 . 2024-08-13

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Nice building, cool interior, excellent and affordable food and drinks. Plus good hospitality and made us feel welcome

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David Naikelekelevesi . 2024-08-12

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Ambiente brillante, la comida era excepcional y los cócteles de ron son increíbles, el personal era acogedor y amable, buena música también

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kyff69 . 2024-08-12

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The restaurant has an extensive selection of dishes and very tasty food. The waitress was very personable and committed to ensuring that the orders were implemented quickly. If you're visiting Inverness, it's worth a look there, even if it's not directly on the river.

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Kõssinger Kevin . 2024-08-07

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Excellent food like in Jamaica. There is also Reagge. Even though it's cold here, it warms your heart ❤️.

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Sepp Wieser . 2024-07-25

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Great atmosphere and food. Loads of choice and a good vegan menu for my friend. Friendly and relaxed staff. Well worth a visit.

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Greg N . 2024-07-20

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Outstanding food and drinks! Delightful delicious meal, much impressed. The mister and I had Jamaican Jerk Chicken and a couple cocktails. Excellent staff and service too.

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Christine012345 . 2024-07-17

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Fantastic service, amazing food and great drinks. We tried lobster and goat.

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Andreas Berggren . 2024-07-16

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I know soul food isn't the first thing that comes to mind you think "Highland Capital" but wow nice place lovely laid back atmosphere staff make you feel like you're at a second home and greet you nicely by the door I had the jerk chicken...WOW the flavour. Explosion in the mouth and so juicy, plenty of eating in it and nice presentation. Also if you like a drink you're not short for choice , lots of rum mixes as well as house favourites.

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TheDustyBinman . 2024-07-16

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Great late night eats. Thanks so much for having us

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Nick Reynolds Tran . 2024-07-08

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Excellent food. The chicken was perfect. Good prices too.

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Stephan Blanchaert . 2024-06-25

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Chilled vibe, friendly and fun service, and phenomenal food and cocktails. Also, Jamaica had a bobsleigh team.

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Thomas Solomon . 2024-06-25

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Amazing food and great customer service. I will definitely be recommending this place to anyone I know who is visiting Inverness 😋

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Olivia D . 2024-06-23

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What a beautiful find in a great city like Inverness! Only good things to say about the service - really relaxed, attentive and thoughtful. The food was brilliant too! We did try the Jerk Haggis out of interest which I (personally) wasn't sold on but my partner loved it! It's definitely something worth trying though considering the price of your meal is so competitive. Cheers team, all the best

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Will Muir . 2024-06-08

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5 stars over and over again. Can’t fault the food. Can’t fault the drinks. Can’t fault the charismatic people working there. Hell yeah! Another delicious dinner. Thank you very much.

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Alex . 2024-06-03

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Another day in Inverness another visit to Cool Runnings. I LOVE this place. It never fails. Braw food, braw staff, braw drinks. Thanks again! One Love x

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Taz . 2024-06-03

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It might have been due to the lateness but atmosphere felt very unwelcoming, I’d much rather to have been told not to come in at all. We were sat waiting to order for a while, then ordered at the bar. Cocktails were generous but took over 30 minutes to arrive. Food also took along time but was good sized portions and nice.

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Rosie O'Leary . 2024-06-01

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Cracking wee place. Popped in for a lunch on Saturday, hardly anyone in, but the food is spot on, good portion sizes for a really good price. Drinks were really good, nice cocktail menu. Will definitely make this my regular spot when we are in Inverness.

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dale hickman . 2024-06-01

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The food was AMAZING! Best of the trip!! Great service great employees!

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Randy Starrett . 2024-05-30

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Veggie & vegan family turned up expecting a feast! And boy did we get one! Kids enjoyed corn on the cob and rice and beans whilst grown ups had spicy patties and curry. Loved the random 80s music but Caribbean music would have been nice!

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Anne Rees . 2024-05-30

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Stumbled upon this gem on a stopover in Inverness. Wasn’t sure what to expect when we walked in but this turned out to be one of those surprises that surpassed all expectations! Great goat curry. Ordered a fried Mars bar for dessert and was presented with a stunning plate of food. Atmosphere was ace. Highly recommend!

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Em C . 2024-05-26

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A warm welcome on a damp night. The Jerk Chicken was tender and fell off the bone. The spices were wonderfully balanced. The Goat Curry was rich and tasty. Great choice of drinks, beer wine and cocktails. Highly recommended.

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Kate Ivy . 2024-05-23

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Beautiful beautiful Caribbean food here with super friendly services! You must come and try the special Caribbean dishes at this restaurant~~ and the service is served by super friendly handsome guys🥰 Nice dark beer…so yummy! Dishes: goat curry & ribs with sweet potato chips

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JoAnne Karlsson . 2024-05-20

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Superb food. Really proper taste of the Caribbean. Recommend Jerk Chicken and Curry Goat.

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Peter Dickinson . 2024-05-18

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The owner left alone, but still served 3 meals after closing. Food was very good

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Olzhas Zharmakin (Nilo) . 2024-05-15

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Perfect fish'n chips. Great Jamaican service and music. Thanks 👍

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frog-on-trip . 2024-05-15

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A friendly and knowledgeable staff, interesting detailed decor, delicious food. As a vegan, I was happily surprised to have an entire menu to choose from. The korma was delicious and I recommend the sheepshagger beer ✌️😊

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Gray . 2024-05-10

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went here last week...just walking by. wonderful atmosphere, great drinks and service.

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Evi L . 2024-05-03

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Dined in with a collegue, from the moment we walked in service was great. We both ordered the burger, large portion and well worth the money, tasted amazing! 10/10 recommend to anyone in the area.

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David Carpenter . 2024-05-02

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Glenn will make you a delicious late night meal! Jerk chicken and the jambalaya were great

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John . 2024-04-23

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Great atmosphere with friendly staff. Food was great value and filling.

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shaun studley . 2024-04-16

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Not impressed at all got a delivery on just eat was handed this!! Cheese not even on the pizza slices wasn’t even cut properly either and I ordered a large and got pretty small

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Abbie Mcaskill . 2024-04-14

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Pizza was a shambles never ordering from here again!!

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Abbie . 2024-04-14

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One of the worst burgers I’ve ever had, the bun was toasted so much that it was burnt black! The piece of bacon was so overcooked it was complete inedible. The packaging was not suitable for the type of food, all the sauce in both items leaked everywhere. Overall a disappointing experience.

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Rhoda . 2024-04-07

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Really nice food, great vegan options, friendly and speedy service.

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Graham Pike . 2024-04-06

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Excellent. So happy to find a vegetarian option as soon as i arrived. Jackfruit is delicious

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Adrian Stucker . 2024-04-05

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Delicious food! Very tasty, had the taste of Kool with goat and chicken, lots of spices and big portions

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Petra Sharp . 2024-04-03

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This year im going to take a trip from Nottingham to try this place the food looks delicious, me soon come me General

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Nate uk . 2024-04-01

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