Lochcarron Bistro in Highland

Food was amazing! Ordered 4 starters split between friends and every single one of them had us amazed! The freshness of the ingredients were also splendid and it was definitely worth the trip. The service was phenomenal as well, going above and beyond to serve and assist us. The atmosphere was really great too giving a rustic feel and a homely vibe. Overall highly recommended and definitely worth the trip.

Had a beautiful meal at this restaurant one evening, such a wonderful place and such nice people. Maybe some days they are busy so please don’t be so harsh on the reviews but you can see that it’s a location where getting food ingredients can be a challenge. Let’s just say, this was by far the best place to eat in the area. Thank you to the lovely couple for making us a nice and hearty meal. All the best ❤️🙏🏽

Excellent food and service, a great place to eat

Had an excellent meal with fantastic and friendly service

Fabulous food, freshly cooked. Had the scallops and lamb shank. Nice vibe too Perfect end to a lovely holiday. Thank you 🤩

Had lamb shank very well cook, perfect seasoning, and my friend had mussels and langoustines, again amazing. More than enough to eat. Chef and waitress very friendly, at the higher end of prices, but worth it.

Amazing service and delicious food in this friendly restaurant overlooking the Loch. I would definitely recommend going here if you are in the area. We couldn't decide on our wine choice, the lady serving, and I believe is also the restaurant owner kindly let us sample a selection before choosing. I have never experienced such a service ever, thank you.

Dined here last week for my husbands 50th whilst travelling the NC500. Scallop starter was a big hit and the Cullen skink was amazing. Only disappointment was the steak; it didn't have much flavour sadly and it was expensive for not much taste. Was glad we had the sauces (whisky and the cheese both lovely). Chips were lovely though. Really friendly owner and really helpful in getting us tucked away in a dog friendly corner. I'd imagine she would need more help in busy months as she never stopped and guests were waiting long periods to order. Glad we chose here for our special occasion (was staying in strathcarron) but would try the fish next time. Definitely book as walk ins we're being turned away or had to sit outside.

Dined here last week for my husbands 50th whilst travelling the NC500. Scallop starter was a big hit and the Cullen skink was amazing. Only disappointment was the steak; it didn't have much flavour sadly and it was expensive for not much taste. Was glad we had the sauces (whisky and the cheese both lovely). Chips were lovely though. Really friendly owner and really helpful in getting us tucked away in a dog friendly corner. I'd imagine she would need more help in busy months as she never stopped and guests were waiting long periods to order. Glad we chose here for our special occasion (was staying in strathcarron) but would try the fish next time. Definitely book as walk ins we're being turned away or had to sit outside.

Good food and high quality ingredients. A bit over priced. the first 2 items we ordered were not available and not told off this until we ordered. Nice ambience.

Good food and high quality ingredients. A bit over priced. the first 2 items we ordered were not available and not told off this until we ordered. Nice ambience.

Very unpleasant experience. The staff was rude and did not serve people in the order they came in. Some people, including us, were dismissed by the staff for long periods and tables that came after us got their orders first. Service altogether was very slow. Food was only mediocre. Appetizers were tasty, but the main courses had room for improvement. For example, the chicked fillet was dry as sand, and the garlic bread had dill in it for some odd reason. Very expensive also. Price not in par with the quality of food or service. Would not recommend.

Fantastic food. Excellent service. Brilliant wee addition to a gorgeous coastal village. Have visited before and this place never lets you down.

There service and the food were excellent. Very pleasant atmosphere and the staff were very friendly. Very impressed.

Thoroughly enjoyed the food here and the location is quite beautiful. Service was swift and professional. We would have no hesitation recommending and indeed returning .

The chef is first class...food and service amazing! Our thanks to both Jagoda and Maciek for giving us a very memorable meal...scallops and venison cooked to perfection 👌

Best fish and chips on NC500. Highly recommend

Great experience, excellent food, rare !

Very clean place, beautiful view on the loch and excellent food. The waitresses were very friendly as well. The fish was very fresh and well cooked. Totally recommend the place. Prices are totally fair.

I visited last week with ten friends. We booked a week in advance, and I expect booking is necessary even for a small group during the summer high season as it's a very small place. I had scallops followed by lamb shank which were phenomenal. Everyone else in the group was complimentary about the food too. Not the cheapest restaurant, but worth every penny.

Very nice family run restaurant. The venison was top notch!

So glad to have found this little gem other place while on the road to fill up for a dinner and much needed stop before driving through the dramatic most scenic route upThe Bealach na Ba mountain pass. Had some lovely scallops for starters and lamb shank for me both excellent delicious taste and very well cooked. Also the waitress was very polite and professional.

Amazing food with a lovely service. Location is also nice for a stroll.

Best hot chocolate I’ve ever had

Excellent food, lovely people, dangerously good wine. Weather was a bit West Coast & they even had a fan drying everyone's coats on the stand, can't really say fairer than that.

Quelle belle cuisine savoureuse , avec des produits frais et de la région. Ce fut une très belle expérience gourmande. Le personnel est très gentil.

Pleasant welcome in charming location. The cuisine is refined, the quantities generous. Recommended

Dimmed room, poor interior, tasteless food. But it’s expensive, as if it were a restaurant in the capital. A service charge of 10% is included, this is written in small letters on the receipt. The room is dark and you can’t see anything, but the owner takes the tip with a smile. We ended up paying 25% tip! Avoid this place or bring a flashlight and glasses! The greed of the owners is incredible! I would give a zero, but there is no such rating, so one!

Superb discovery, completely by chance. The dishes are delicious and the atmosphere cozy, a perfect experience!

I would like to start by saying, that the only thing better then the food in this restaurant are the owners! Before coming into the restaurant I met The Chef on a walk with his dog around the village and he invited me to come and eat in their restaurant later in the day. And so I did! I ordered a good old classic - fish and chips and I have to say... best one I had in a loooong time. Definitely recommend stopping here during anyone's trup thorough Scotland! I will 100% be back.

What an absolute amazing experience to stop off and be lucky enough to book a table at this quirky restaurant, food exceptional just sad we were only in the village for one night! Thank you both food and service amazing!

Great food. They were happy to upsize a starter to a main to suit her need for scallops, which she loved. Prices not cheap.

Nice restaurant with tasty food and good service.

We had booked the Bistro in advance as it can be very busy. It was a Sunday evening and there were a couple of tables still available. My husband and I both chose the Sunday roast, which was slow cooked beef. wow it was probably the most tender and flavoursome beef I have tasted in many years. For pudding we shared the cheeseboard, again delicious. It is a cosy restaurant, with just one chef and waitress, and there is also a small gift shop selling local products e.g. candles, diffusers etc. it isn’t cheap but the quality of the food was worth the extra money. I wish the place was near to where I live.

We are regular visitors and bring friends and family all the time , each dish is well proportioned -the quality and standard of the food exceeds expectations this is top quality dining. Local produce good selection of wine and cocktails and a good ambience. There is something for everyone on the menu and they will adjust if needed ! Best scallops ever!

After two dinners, we confirm the excellence of the cuisine. Very warm welcome as well. We recommend this beautiful establishment.

The best Cullen Skink in Scotland . Great service and amazing food.

Had a lovely evening meal at Bistro . It gets busy so best to book. The food is prepared beautifully by the chef so don't expect fast food service be prepared to wait while it is cooked properly. We both had the venison which we really enjoyed . Lovely end to a great holiday in Loch Carron .

Amazing experience. Fresh food, great dishes and very satisfying portions. Nice service and view as well. Thank you!

AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! The most delicious food, GF catered for no problem. Service was fantastic very attentive. Fabulous menu choice too. Thanks so much!

I went to this restaurant based on our host's recommendation with my two best friends. It was by far the best food experience we had during our week in Scotland. The food was delicious and tasteful.

OMG!! What can I say! Such a warm welcome, service was second to none and the food!! Well! It’s been a long time since I had a meal as good as this! Been back a few times and consistently fantastic whatever I’ve ordered. Best restaurant on the NC500 in my eyes!

Absolutely amazing service and beautiful food! Would 100% recommend to anyone in the area, can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!

The food is amazing. What a great find

Stopped at the Bistro on our way back from Applecross. Booking based on positive reviews and we were not disappointed at all. Good food - nicely done..! Definitely would recommend.

Excellent restaurant by the sea, here you can eat an excellent broccoli soup, excellent venison, the panko is a must try. Ah, don't forget the tiramisu. Excellent service, very nice place. Highly recommended

Amazing meal with fantastic service. My husband also rated the local beer.

This is a wonderful find. The chef is clearly at the top of his game! Speaking of game, we both had the Venison, and it was outstanding. Food and service like this is hard to find in the Highlands and we'll be back.

Excellent wee bistro. Small menu as food all cooked freshly. Don't expect a quick meal as food is cooked to order. Our food was excellent - the cauliflower steak is well worth a try - I loved it & I'm not vegetarian!! Great ambience & service

During our travels, we didn't really hit any restaurants that wowed us, until this place. You get about as many options as you'd expect from a bistro, but wow, are they amazing. Highly recommend it if you make it up to that area.

We weee lucky enough to stay in Lochcarron whilst touring the west coast and found an apartment above this fantastic restaurant. We liked it so much, we booked to come the next night too. Amazing locally sourced produce. The Cullen Skink was the best I have ever had - the star of the show - rich and tasty and deliciously creamy, the lamb shank was perfectly cooked and served with seasonal vegetables. My husband had the venison which melted in your mouth. We both had chicken stuffed with haggis on the second night which was filling and satisfying for a wet and rainy night. I had cranachan for dessert with was perfect - just the right amount of whisky and local raspberries. Great wine list too. Some reviews have said they found service was slow - we didn’t find it either evening. Cant recommend this place highly enough - we loved it. Well done guys!

Delicious venison and sticky toffee pudding. I think we were extremely lucky to get a table as it is quite small. Would really recommend booking in advance if possible.

Expensive for what it is, wouldn't be an issue if it wasn't for the 10% added to the bill without any notification, and this would be less of an issue if it was a gratuity for serving staff on low wages but it is a husband and wife team.

Every part of the Bistro is outstanding....from the welcome to the exceptional food, to the ambience.... Love love loved our meal here. Thankyou so much. Robert & Nicki xx

Saturday night on our NC500 trip so booked this in advance . Great meal good service very busy place worth stopping for

Food is definitely excellent, no comment on that, worth the best. Only issue for one star is the length of the wait between order and service, in our case, one hour. So you'll have very good food provided you are patient.

Nous n'avons bu qu'un verre en terrasse à 2. 24 Livres pour les 2 verres de vin, nous avons trouvé un peu cher.

Brood vooraf waren 4 halve sneetjes met voorverpakte boter a 6 pond. Het hoofdgerecht was heerlijk en de bediening vriendelijk. Maar 10% fooi verplicht bij de rekening op valt bij ons niet lekker. Wij waren 87 pond kwijt voor 1x brood, 2 biertjes en 2 hoofdgerechten, waarvan 1 vegetarisch. Prijzen van een restaurant waar ik geen frisdrank in blikjes, grenen tafels en papieren servetten verwacht. We voelen ons bekocht.

Beautiful location on the edge of Lochcarron. Delicious, high quality local food. The venison in particular was a treat!

On way back from Applecross we stopped at this lovely restaurant The Bistro, Lochcarron . Hadn't booked but that was not a problem. We both chose the Sunday Special - Roast beef and roast pork(on the same plate) with roast and boiled potatoes, red cabbage, broccoli, carrots, Yorkshire pudding and apple sauce on the pork and red wine gravy on the beef. The meat was very tender melt in your mouth and the Yorkshire pudding cooked to perfection and all very tasty. In fact it's one of the best meals out I have ever had - compliments to the chef. The restaurant itself had lovely decor and ambient atmosphere and the staff were very pleasant. The view from the window was superb with the evening sun on the hills and loch making the whole experience very pleasurable. Thank you for a pleasent evening. Definitely recommend it!

Lovely food and ambience. Best menu & food we have see for sometime- really interesting & beautifully executed. Highly recommended.

Superlekker gegeten!! Alles vers en een goede sfeer. Een hard werkend Pools echtpaar die samen een mooi restaurant hebben opgebouwd.

Best chips I’ve ever eaten. Fish was very good, presentation is a very high standard. The wait time for drinks and to have our orders taken was a little bit too long. There was only two other couples in at the time we dined. The restaurant is very expensive, including the service charge and drinks. The food was great but the experience overall wasn’t worth cost.

Delicious food and beautifully presented. Plenty of choice from the menu. Staff very helpful. Lovely place to relax and enjoy your meal.

Stayed at Rockville guest house but ate here had a Sunday dinner but a cut above excellent food and service definitely recommend

We had a wonderful meal at The Bistro Lochcarron on one of the warmest and stillest of Scottish evenings.We sat outside looking at the Loch and had great service from Jagoda. Our food was delicious and well presented - lamb shanks with herby risotto and a lovely moules - frites with the added bonus of juicy local langoustines and tasty rustic hand cut fries. Looking forward to our next visit.

In the heart of the town of Lochcarron, The Bistro was a quaint restaurant with an excellent chef. I have to eat gluten free and had the scallops starter as my meal with a side of chips/fries. Delicious! My mom had the baked crabmeat macaroni...

We recently had the pleasure of dining at The Bistro and I must say it was a truly exceptional experience from start to finish. They offer a carefully curated selection of dishes that showcased the creativity and chef’s culinary creativity and innovation. In addition, warm...

This place is a little gem. While quite unassuming from the outside the food is superb. We had scallops with a delicious broccoli and cauliflower risotto (I was wrongly a bit sceptical), crab with Scottish cheese macaroni, and the best haunch of venison I’ve had....

Excellent food; I chose the mushroom soup and was the best I have tasted, perfectly seasoned. Then the venison, and it was delicious, perfectly cooked. My husbands haggis tart and lamb shank were equally good. The waitress tends to all tables and has a smile...

A really outstanding last night treat. We could both have chosen several things from the starters alone. We would love to go back again just to try the things we couldn't manage. Superb food and service.

The menu was varied and the food was first class. Great service and lovely restaurant tastefully decorated. Highly recommend!

I'm often disappointed when I order steak but this was the best I've had..........tender, juicy, succulent and cooked perfectly. All our food was piping hot and served efficiently and with a smile.

Came here for a family dinner. Food was sumptuous, service was very good. Atmosphere, restaurant decor and background music/ambiance just perfect. Would highly recommend. Fantastic evening, Thank you very much 😊.

We had several enjoyable meals at this delightful restaurant. The food is beautifully prepared and served. The wine list is very nice too. What makes this place so special are the owners who are warm and welcoming. We so appreciated their letting our dog into...

Found this very nice Bistro while holidaying in Lochcarron and enjoyed their ‘3 Course Christmas Menu with Prosecco’ Wow! Flavours to die for. Went the extra mile for my wife to create a lovely cheeseboard for her as well. Very nice couple, beautiful venue with...

Stopped here on the way back from completing the NC500 and it was the first day of their Christmas menu. The food was excellent and amazing presentation. The atmosphere was great and very welcoming, would definitely recommend this and would love to go back again.

Had a really lovely meal here, food was excellent and service was great. I would definitely recommend it.

Due to stay in Lochcarron for our 25th wedding anniversary, i called the Bistro a few weeks in advance to see if they could fit our large party of 17 in for the special day - which was to be a Tuesday. Despite them being...

We ate here twice during our stay in Lochcarron as our hotel restaurant was closed for the season. Wonderful cosy atmosphere here without feeling cramped. Beautiful decor and lovely fresh flowers and candles on every table. A very warm welcome from the woman serving us...

We found this absolute gem of a restaurant in Lochcarron main street opposite the beautiful Loch. The menu is fantastic and the quality of the food and its presentation are extremely high. All freshly prepared on the premises. Great attention to detail and wonderful service...

What an absolute gem, we are nearing the end of our NC500 trip, having travelled anti-clockwise, and had a Sunday evening meal here. The food, ambience and service was excellent. A real find! The haggis tart starter was delicious, as were the scallops. All food...

Really nice relaxed atmosphere and absolutely top quality beautifully presented delicious food. Pre booking essential. Staff are friendly and welcoming, making it a pleasure to dine here.

Upon arrival we were greeted with a smile and a feeling that nothing was going to be too much trouble. The food and wine was absolutely wonderful and the hospitality matched. My wife and I also enjoyed the ambiance and decor - we felt that...

Really enjoyed our visit to the Bistro. Delicious food - wonderful balance of flavours. I had the harrissa cauliflower steak, my partner the fresh haddock - both perfectly cooked to a very high standard. Lovely fresh salad starter with warm goats cheese, fresh blackberries and...

We'd stayed around the area for a few days & made a spur of the moment decision to eat here before driving to Inverness. The food was really excellent & in particular the lamb shank which I chose. The waitress , also business owner, was...

Ate with my wife as part of a holiday in Scotland. Fantastic cooking from a very tiny kitchen by one chef. The one waitress on duty was lovely. Good value for money. Food presented beautifully too.

Buonissimo e notevole cura dei dettagli . Accogliente, intimo e piatti fantastici! Consigliatissimo.

Because of the nature and location of the area The Bistro has good choices for lovers of seafood, as do many places in the area.

Ce restaurant est tenu de main de maître par un personnel rapide, efficace et organisé. Nous avons dîné un dimanche...

We ate here recently whilst staying in the area travelling the NC 500. The food presentation was beautiful and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. They were accommodating with a couple of small changes requested. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend. Good luck to...

Very warm welcome, friendly service and amazingly good food. We had a drink first, on their terrace, with a gorgeous view on the lake in front. For a veg choice, I’d recommend the caulyflower, fried as a steak, which was awesome. Don’t miss this place...

Visited based on the reviews of others and not disappointed. Only 5 tables so essential to book. The single chef working in a small kitchen produced really excellent food. Sauce for the muscles (starter or main) was delicious. Haggis tart as a starter was also...

The couple running The Bistro had only taken it over the week before we visited. Judging by our experience they will make a big success of it serving freshly prepared, tasty and high quality food. Just what we needed after challenging walks on the mountains!

New owners doing a great job- amazing food - the haggis pie and lamb were delicious! I highly recommend

We visited on 18th of June, just after the Bistro re-opened and we had a great time. The menu was varied and the portion sizes were very generous and beautifully presented. We were really impressed with the friendly welcome, high standards at front-of-house and of...

Google opening times are not correct. Turned up to find out it was closed.

Scottish with a French take. Easily the best meal of our trip with stiff competition. The chef and staff were hospitable and professional. Relaxed atmosphere, excellent wine/spirits, and phenomenal food. This restaurant is an easy "yes" if you're near Lochcarron.

Best meal of our trip. Scottish food with a French take. Chef and staff were friendly and professional. The wine, spirits, and food were remarkable. Relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Ingredients sourced locally. A definite stop if near Lochcarron.

Booked to eat here with friends and turned up at the appointed time to find a closed sign. Asked around and found that the staff had all left. Pity the owner hadn’t got the courtesy to phone those who were booked.