Mains of Taymouth Courtyard Restaurant in Perth & Kinross

Staying in the area, Visited the restaurant on a number of occasions, great selection on the menu. Food and service excellent, atmosphere great.

Dine here every few months when we are staying in the area. Always found it to be quite busy with an ambient atmosphere. Last night joined friends for a meal. There were only 4 tables occupied. That should have been a sign that things had gone down hill. Starters of pate acceptable, 4 oatcakes with two generous slabs of ‘bought in’ pate was a little on the miserly side. Onto the mains. Steak and chips arrived with the steak sat atop the chips and a side salad. Had to move half the chips to another plate to cut the steak which was cooked as requested. (Plates were not dinner plate size. Haggis bonbons were poor quality. Steak pie had pickled onions in it! Pastry was one of those that disintegrated when cut into. Then the worst of all. Lemon Chicken tagliatelle with roasted veg. I’ve had this here before and although it was lacking in chicken it was delicious. There was not even a hint of lemon and in fact tasted like a pack of dried soup mixed with water was the base for the sauce. The pasta was way over cooked. Being with company didn’t want to ruin the evening by complaining during the meal. Ate what I could and pointed out that it was a not lemon chicken pasta as it had no lemon flavour at all. We decided to forgo the desserts as only one of them was home made. We were given a £6 reduction to the cost of the meal. The member of our group who had the steak had quite fancied the surf &turf on the menu until he found out that the surf was frozen scampi. We won’t eat here again until there is a change in the fayre offered and certainly wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. High prices for very poor food. At least the wine was good.

The farm shop at Mains is quite good, selling all the usual sorts of upmarket foodstuffs you'd expect and some gift items. A bit pricey, but no more than at any other such place. Then again, parts of it are more like a corner shop, selling ordinary groceries and household products. This neither-one-thing-nor-the-other feeling increases in the cafe. It looks and feels like a high street (or even airport) wine bar, with plain modern furnishings, low sofas, large plate-glass windows and very low lighting, but the menu makes it feel more like a traditional cafe. It is, of course, entirely subjective, but I'd rather a cafe at lunchtime. Lounge bars, if I really must endure them, feel very much like late evening venues. So, I wasn't sold on the ambiance. As for the food and service they were okay. Nothing out of the ordinary but perfectly good. Prices were reasonable, too. All adding up to 'average'.

Bigger than you think on the inside. All the food was good quality. Burger was moist and a nice flavour and so was my chicken burger. Kids meals where a good size. We had a burger on the way out. Handy little shop attached to the side. Got some good presents inside.

Given the experience we’ve just had I couldn’t possibly recommend The Courtyard. We were one of two tables with customers in the restaurant at the time and, although our order was taken quickly, we sat and watched as other tables were served outside. After 45 minutes I asked when our food was likely to arrive and was told a couple of minutes. And……two minutes later was then told quite bluntly that they’d made a mistake and hadn’t got ours at all! However, ten minutes later it arrived and I’ve never heard such a passive/aggressive apology in my life - sorry about that but with a “you’re lucky you’re getting anything” attitude. Unbelievable! From all my other reviews you’d see that I try to be fair to all and will definitely say when we’ve had great service and great food. In this particular case, we won’t be back and that says it all.

Popped in to this lovely restaurant by chance for lunch. I loved the decor and choice of seating options, standard tables, higher bar tables, huge comfy sofas all with lovely little subtle lights on the tables. Settled into the comfiest couch and service was great. Lovely menu choice. Delighted to see so many alcohol free options as a non drinker who enjoys an AF beer. Great music in the background created a warm welcoming atmosphere. I had the beyond plant burger which came with delicious fries and salad. Husband had the club sandwich with fries. Everything was delicious. Have to mention the ladies toilets which were immaculate and had handy accessories, hair straightners, curling tool and hairdryer, extra details which I didn’t use but loved. Lovely friendly polite staff. Very reasonably priced. We ate in the bar area where there is a great sculptural wood burner in the middle area. Thanks for a lovely meal and visit , would definitely recommend.

Had a great meal and drinks in the bar, which was so cosy due to open ‘fire pit’. Staff were friendly and helpful and food was delicious - hot, good portions and well presented. Plenty of choices. Dog friendly too which was a bonus.

Had a lovely evening and meal here. Service and food was great. Was a lovely atmosphere with the fire pit burning away in the middle of the room.

Had a coffee. Not bad tasted like coffee. Had Victoria sandwich cake….dry tasteless no cream and a sliver of jelly suggesting an attempt at jam. Walnut and coffee cake, tasted a little of coffee, not sure where the walnuts were, dry and quite revolting. All in all a complete waste of money.

This was just an impromptu spur-of-the-moment visit, as we were hungry after exploring. Cosy atmosphere inside, plus nice comfy sofa- seats , and great service from a very pleasant , smiley young lady. We didn’t want a meal per-se , so opted for the chicken mayo sandwiches 🥪 that came with chips - but tbh they were really meals in themselves, as the sarnies were generously packed with filling, and the chips were perfectly done. Will definitely return when next in this lovely area.

We visited a couple of times when staying in The Kenmore Club. Staff were lovely, the steak pie is so tasty! A bit of a captive audience in such a small place but great place to have.

We used the restaurant twice during our stay, the food was excellent and everyone enjoyed each dish they ordered. The staff were very helpful and polite. Excellent service.

We were welcomed by a friendly young man who appeared to be employed as doorman and sole waiter. Service was very slow. Quality of food very mixed: fish and chips and Thai curry were good, venison casserole a bit tough but tasty, steak-frites inedible and was sent back. The replacement, which was brought to the table when the rest of our party had long finished their meal, wasn't much better. An apology from management would have been appreciated. We decided to have dessert at home.

I can’t rate this wee jewel of a restaurant highly enough! During our Kenmore holiday, we had 2 evening meals in the Courtyard, and each one was just lovely. Friendly, welcoming staff, delicious food, and 5 star service. We ate in the restaurant the first time. As a party of 7, with kids, young adults, parents and grandparents, they couldn’t do enough for us. 2 of the grandpas had mobility issues; they gave us an accessible table, room to park the wheelie zimmer and assorted walking sticks! Menus were produced, and the family photos were taken by the attentive staff. We had fish and chips which would have fed a family of four, delicious tender steaks, fragrant curries and haggis in a variety of ways, smoked salmon, all scrumptious . A decent quality of wine, soft drinks, and the bill did not at all break the bank. Our second visit was impromptu. After a very disappointing and abortive visit to the Waterfront across the road, with dreadful service, we asked if the Courtyard could accommodate us for dinner. Despite being fully booked, and at no notice whatsoever, they rejigged tables in the bar, again found space for the mobility aids and served all 7 of us a lovely meal. They really saved the last night of our holiday, and helped us celebrate a very special family occasion, all with warmth, professionalism and great service. Our young waiter Aonghas was a joy. Helpful, cheerful and very organised. We will definitely be back to this lovely establishment which treats its customers so well and has a happy, dedicated staff team! Thank you!

Went into have late lunch 3.45 , to be told that wether weren’t serving food , taking a break from serving as they had been busy , and want to catch up in the kitchen for the evening , I pointed out that it says they serve from 12pm to 10.30 , the manager says this is normally the case , but too busy today , need to take a break. I was very disappointed at this response , she asked me to come back after 5pm , absolutely unacceptable,

Simple sandwich turned into a fabulous meal. Generous helping. Tasty chips. Very busy with lots of visitors. Friendly staff.

I was on the lookout for ice cream and popped in while passing to ask if they done ice cream to go, I was told yes I just had to order at the bar. I was greeting by a helpful girl who informed me of the flavours and told me that it would be in a takeaway coffee cup which was fine. Whist she was away making the ice cream I was met by another member of staff (not as chirpy as the first person) who held out the card machine and said “you’re £8 all together”. I’ve now got to where I’m going, opened the 2 cups of ice cream to find out I’d just paid £8 for 4 scoops. £2 a scoop! Absolute madness, yous should be embarrassed, definitely seen me coming!

Booked in for a family meal for 15 people. 3 courses and every dish that came out was just fabulous. Waiting staff, bar staff and management couldn't have been better. Service with a smile, they went above and beyond for all our needs. Couldn't recommend them more. Really good quality meals and very good value. Won't hesitate coming back or recommending

Fue la unica opcion para comer en Kenmore,o sea que no pudimos elegir.El sitio es acogedor,pero nosotros eramos 5 y nos acomodaron en los sofas,que eran bastante incomodos para comer porque la mesa era pequeña,y tampoco nos ofrecieron una de las mesas normales cuando se vaciaron.Tiene un billar que hizo las delicias de los niños.El servicio,normal.En cuanto al pedido,el mac & cheese y el fish&chips estaban bastante buenos,pero los scampi tenian un regusto raro y la sopa del dia (menestra) tenia un sabor demasiado fuerte,tambien pedimos salmon ahumado pero en lugar de eso me sirvieron salmon desmigado…Todos estos platos,mas 2 pintas,unos 75euros aprox.

Stopped of here on our way back to our holiday apartment at loch tay marina as we fancied a spot of lunch. This is a large complex with accommodation, shop , bar restaurant etc. The weather was glorious and sunny so pretty busy but we fancied sitting inside in the shade so it was not a problem getting a table. Food is of the pub grub/ bistro style and seemed to be popular with customers! I had a veg burger and it was presented nicely , good portions and tasted very nice ! Staff were pleasant and helpful too. Had a wee wander round the shop also which had plenty supplies as well as touristy stuff. Would go back again, looks a nice spot for a evening meal also !

27th May - 03rd June Absolutely loved having lunch here and was lucky to have great weather so lunch was outside Ordering was from the Main Bar - only one person serving (she worked really hard and always with a smile) Outside you could - visit the Ice Cream place - what a dream with the hot weather. OVERALL everything was great - please also visit for Dinner.

Stopped for lunch today and found the waitress very abrupt and non welcoming, Having visited the Courtyard, several times a year for the last 8/9 years, the staff were always welcoming and friendly. Unfortunately this was not the case today! We had the dogs with us and sat outside, when we went to the bar to order, we said we were sitting outside, Lee were abruptly asked if were we were sitting within their allocated area. In visiting previously we knew which is the allocated area was but for anyone new to the courtyard or indeed Kenmore they may not have known this. We were then handed our condiment’s, cutlery and coffees without a tray! From visiting before the service was always friendly and welcoming, this unfortunately was not the case today! Customer service would be beneficial.

Fantastic place to eat, food prices very reasonable service excellent, very dog friendly special shout out to Sarah, Kayleigh and Poy, recommend the Mac and Cheesed any Burger, wouldn't have a bad word to say about my visit thank you guys

Beautiful spot, Kenmore is stunning. Lunch was lovely, decent value and very dog friendly. 2 x chicken burgers very tasty. I must say, the toilets are absolutely amazing 🤣.. Hair straighteners an added bonus..

Really friendly service, efficient and professional. We were two couples and had four different main courses, each was prepared and served to perfection. The Manager, Kayleigh, was an absolute delight with smiles for everybody and really informative about the food and attentive to any special...

Great service, great food. An excellent and relaxing spot for a meal and a drink. Only negative comment is that the music was too loud and the acoustics of the restaurant made chatting a challenge. A bit of soundproofing and it would be perfect.

Staff here are all first class, friendly and eager to make your visit a pleasure. Great range of drinks, and food is always first class and plentiful. A nice atmosphere in the bar and brasserie tops it all off. On a nice day (well we...

Great restaurant . Booked a table for 8 and everything went smoothly . Attentive service , friendly staff , every meal was fantastic . It was very busy and a great atmosphere . . I would advise booking as a very popular bar/restaurant.

Staff were great, food was tasty, unfortunately the portions of steak pie and scampi were tiny for the price paid, actually thought they had sent us kids portions. Definitely be back for drinks as great atmosphere but won't be eating again.

I wanted to do something special for my parents wedding anniversary, who due to health and being high risk to Covid they don’t get out very much. I phoned the court yard and explained my situation and asked if there was anything they could help...

This restaurant is our go to! We have visited a lot and always recommend to friends and family. The atmosphere is relaxing, the food is delicious and the staff are lovely. In particular they take special care with food allergens, they go above and beyond...

Stopped off for an afternoon cuppa on Monday which I ordered at the bar. I asked the lady serving if there were any cakes on offer as I couldn’t see any on display. She said yes and reeled off the cake menu. I asked if...

This is a handy place to visit if in the area. Easy parking and there is a friendly welcome. The Menu is fairly limited in choice and it is certainly dog friendly. The food was fine though and the service was very good and friendly....

We thought we'd give the Courtyard another try as it was under new management since our last disastrous visit some years ago. We were asked to place our lunch order and pay at the bar and to return our crockery as we were sitting outside....

We have visited Mains of Taymouth for over 20 years and have never been disappointed. Sadly that wasn't the case this time. While the accommodation was great as always the visits to The Courtyard were far from it. When we arrived on the Friday we...

Myself and a few friends met for drinks and a meal in the courtyard last night. The meal was very average but what ruined our night was the attitudes of the waiting staff. The girl behind the bar with the glasses serving drinks had absolutely...

On a nice sunny day, we decided to stop for lunch. We were greeted by very loud music 🎶. After being seated, our order was taken quite quickly (only another couple present in the restaurant at this point) The battered fish ordered was overcooked and...

I very recently had an evening meal at the court yard with a small group of friends. After being sat at the table for over 20 minutes and only after going to the bar were we approached for a round of drinks. The whole party...

We popped in for a couple of drinks, drawn in by the glow of the fire (if it wasn't for the fire it's very hard to tell it's open when walking by). Lovely place, and great if you have dogs....there's a basket by the door...

Fantastic meal in the restaurant . Tasty, freshly cooked and beautifully presented. Staff were polite and attentive. Looking forward to our next visit.

We stayed in the hotel across the road. Had a couple of drinks and steak sandwiches. We brought the dogs in and had a few drinks next to the log burner. Lush for a wet Tuesday afternoon

We ordered the venison casserole and mac and cheese, venison casserole had 6 small pieces of meat, 4 slivers of carrot which were cold and served with frozen chips, the mac and cheese had to be sent back to be reheated. After 10 minutes the...

Tasty reasonably priced food with good portions. Mac and cheese was especially good. Staff were friendly. Enjoyable lunch

We stopped off for afternoon coffee, cakes and ice cream. Great speedy service, lovely food, thank you

Nice steak Ciabatta 5*, cracking setting & handy shop with amazing ice cream next door from the Isle of Arran

The menu was unimaginative and unfortunately the food was not surprisingly mediocre. The restaurant was not busy but the service was slow which unfortunately meant the food arrived luke warm . Whilst the setting is beautiful we will not be recommending it to others.

Beautiful seating area outside and lovely comfy seating inside with sofas for having a drink. The food was really good (we both had the chicken clubs which came with amazing fries). The drinks menu was good...we stuck to beer and wine, but the cocktail list...

Just stopped for quick lunch. Lovely staff and we had ciabatta rolls which were enormous and packed with filling plus some chips. Really delicious. Good value and lovely setting.

The team at the Courtyard were excellent, the quality of food and service were excellent. Our group of 14 all agreed.

Been here a few times recently, staff are friendly and very attentive, even during busy times, Food is just what you want after a long walk, I would highly recommend the Steak Pie, Mac and Cheese, and any Burger, everything is reasonably priced and they...

We dined here as a family during a stay in Kenmore. The restaurant has a good atmosphere and the staff are super friendly. The menu for both food and drink has plenty of choice. The staff were happy to order food quickly for my young...

We enjoyed a good pint and some starters! Dinner is by reservation only, no walkins. So you do need to reserve early if visiting.

What a disrespectful hole of a place. Went in and ordered two starters two mains a kids meal and a side of garlic bread. Kids meal came out first with the starters of haggis bonbons, my daughter started eating her main meal. We finished our...

Naively we turned up thinking we could get a table. Of course mid July it would be fully booked! Ania greeted us at the door and apologised for not being able to feed us but offered us a table for drinks. Innis then took our...

Visited on a Saturday night in July. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and service. Maybe it’s just me being picky but it was nice to get a bottle of white wine which was nice and cold and pints of beer which were also nice and chilled...

Great couple of visits to the Courtyard Restaurant. John & his team work tirelessly delivering exceptional food and service. We visited twice when in the area with the family for a short break and were hugely impressed with the quality on offer. Ticked every box...

Visited this restaurant with family and 3 of us ordered the fish and chips. All 3 of us left at least half of the fish on our plates when they were collected. Nothing was asked if there was a problem with the fish. There was...

We enjoyed a nice meal here early in the evening. The waitress (or perhaps she was a manager) was exemplary, asked all the right questions for a family with young kids and gave us a table away from others so that the kids could wander...

We were staying at the Kenmore club & decided to venture across the road for a meal. The venue is lovely and the staff were friendly. We had a beyond burger each. To be honest it was not worth the cost. The salad was just...

Popped in on way back from Calvine. Was quite busy but we were warmly welcomed, served reasonably quickly with a very good meal. Friendly courteous services. We'll worth a visit

Seating outside. Great food and excellent service. No faults. Definitely worth a visit. Excellent Menu. 👍🍔🥤

What a pleasant and comfortable afternoon. Our hotel restaurant is shut so thought we would venture into the town and we're glad we did. We got a seat beside the fire and fed the kids, had a few beers. After those beers we couldn't be...

Pleasantly surprised! Meal was really good, we all enjoyed our mains (steak, venison casserole and kids had sausages) and deserts were equally delicious. Nice wines as well. Service good. Really nice buzzy atmosphere.

A very pleasant courtyard seating area. Drinks reasonably priced. Thought the food was a bit overpriced for what you got...but well presented anyway. Staff were very attentive and helpful.

Friendly and helpful staff but the meals are a bit basic with a limited choice. Tasted fine though and the ambience created by the staff helped.

Visited on Saturday evening. Great service and good food. 2 coeliacs in the party who had plenty choice on the menu and staff had good knowledge of cross contamination for gluten . Only small negative, we had to pre order our food the day before...

We were a very large group of 27 people a mixture of adults and children. We greatly enjoyed our food and were very well looked after by the staff. We had ordered in advance which made it very efficient and the whole experience more relaxing...

Had the loveliest stay at Mains of Taymouth in a beautiful lodge and ate at the Courtyard 3 times. The staff were outstanding and so friendly and the food was great. Haggis Bon bons, steak pie, venison stew were all amazing and the portions so...

Lovely place for a lunch. Delicious food (beetroot falafel best!) and big portions. Place is dog friendly and all staff were so kind! Thank you!

We had lunch and dinner at this restaurant the food is of very good quality the staff are very friendly, you can just go in for a drink or have food in either the restaurant or the bar it is advisable to book a table...

Just returned from the courtyard, what a major disappointment, if we had had some sort of food in the cottage we are staying in I would have left. As it was we ate our child size meals and just complained so much that they did...

We had dinner in the restaurant area. The menu is limited and is the same in the bar. Our starters were pate which she loved and mine was haggis and black pudding bon bons which for £7 were poor. We both had the steak frités....

Came here to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. Received fantastic service from the waitresses, they were so friendly and helpful. The meal and drinks were very tasty and we really enjoyed our evening here.

Had a wonderful meal last evening, friendly staff, food excellent, beer cold, what more could you want. A+ place to relax

Good food and great ambiance we had lunch and evening meal here, the service was excellent and unobtrusive, but very helpful. The log fire on a winters day was fantastic! Will certainly revisit.

First time at the Courtyard and we were impressed. Had a very pleasant three-course lunch with beer and wine, then retired to our accommodation before Storm Barra arrived. Picked up a few gifts and provisions from the shop, too. One minor point: the open fire...

Very good restaurant and bar. Staff are excellent and there is a really good atmosphere. Food very good and the restaurant is a particularly nice setting but was disappointed when on our last night we were moved to the bar area for our evening meal....

Stunning spot for drinks and lunch. Very accommodating with us and our two dogs. Very friendly service and made to feel most welcome!

We visited here for both food and drinks on our recent 4 day stay in the lodges. The food was excellent and the staff were lovely, making our choice of where to eat/drink very easy.

Stopped for a light lunch and amazingly in Scotland were able to sit outside. Dog friendly outside. Very busy place but service was good. Lunch was nice and reasonably priced. Inside restaurant was very nice and might go back in summer. Worth a visit

Great venue. Excellent service and good coffee. Nice warm log fire , very welcoming. The Brasserie looked great although we were there in between lunch and dinner. Food is available in the bar all day however.

Super place, busy and bustling so you must book in the evening. Lovely staff and great food. Feels like a happy night out. Kenmore needs this place! Well done Mains of Taymouth. Worth a visit and the shop is fab if you are self catering.

So disappointed with the service and attitude of staff last night. We phoned to see if take away was available, and when it wasn't asked if we could book a table for food. We were advised that there was no need to book a table...

Popped in for a few drinks with friends. Had a few cocktails and beers. It’s table service just now. Great decor and atmosphere. Service was great Thanks

The redecoration of the place has really changed the atmosphere for the better and the food and service matched this! Well worth a visit when in the area!

We tried this venue as we are renting a cottage at the Mains of Taymouth Estates.Perhaps we picked an especially bad night, but in between the loud music, and two very loud parties around us, we could not hear ourselves talking. Combined with average, overpriced food, this was a poor experience.

We had a lovely visit for dinner and ate in the brasserie. The staff were welcoming, attentive, friendly and really good with the children in our group too. The menu catered for everything we needed/wanted and the standard was really good. Prices also reasonable. The brasserie was very cosy on a cold, rainy night and we loved the smell of the wood burners. Beautifully decorated and really comfortable, we all enjoyed and will be back.

Ate here with a group during half term hols. The interior is really nicely done and makes for a nice dining experience. Attentive service and lovely food. Would recommend...the shop is lovely too and again filled with friendly helpful staff.

lovely welcome to me and the dog. Very great service, menu was basically a pub grub. Had fish and chips and it was ok.

Bar and restaurant have a really good atmosphere both are very well run and staff are very welcoming and friendly. Great seating area outside if the weather is nice.

Lovely restaurant and cafe great stopover for lunch or dinner, very dog friendly and super food and good value as well, staff lovely

Beautiful location close to Loch Tay at Kenmore. Food was great and service exceptional . Reasonably priced for such a quality of food. Good choice for all.Need to book ahead, as it soon fills. A good testimony to its quality.

Having come here for many years now, it is clear to see The Courtyard Restaurant has had some money spent on it to spruce it up and a new chef who clearly has very good standards. A pleasant surprise considering what many businesses have gone through during the pandemic. Really nice atmosphere in the restaurant and our food was delicious. Very pleasant staff too. Thank you

Having visited last September and enjoyed our meal my wife and I were looking forward to this years visit and felt lucky to reserve a table at the Mains of Taymouth Courtyard Restaurant as the choice restaurants in Kenmore is extremely limited, unfortunately this is where our luck ran out.I ordered the club sandwich thinking that it would be served with the usual 3 slices of bread containing the turkey, lettuce and bacon, the filling was sandwiched between 2 slice of panini bread that was so difficult to cut I gave up on the bottom slice.My wife ordered the goats cheese sandwich asking for no onions, the sandwich arrived and she immediately tasted onions so it looks like the sandwich had been prepared with onions in place then removed, she complained and got a fresh sandwich but again the panini bread was extremely difficult to cut, both sandwiches were not worth the money.All in all very disappointing and expensive for what you get.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here with our 6 month old son. Very accommodating and friendly staff who provided great service throughout. Food was delicious, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable. The only aspect which we picked up on was the lack of masks being worn by other customers inside the restaurant when walking about, this was not picked up on by staff members.

Nice food but rude staff member ignoring us and purposely slamming the plates and cups together when clearing up to signify she was annoyed ruined it

If you are visiting or staying in Kenmore finding places to eat is a major issue so please be organised and book as much in advance as you can. We were lucky to get a table at 6.45pm Wednesday and the food and service was great. No pressure to rush but swift enough service when needed, waitresses couldn’t have been nicer and more helpful. Well done to all concerned.

Very limited menu although the food was well cooked. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I think the prices were a little steep.

Booked this for family of 6 (4 adults) - booked in advance and it was very very busy.Everyone enjoyed the meals Mozzarella salad was delicious very fresh and quite possibly best ever had. Fish and chips plus venison casserole were in high demand at our table with no complaints.Excellent service, great wine and beers.No complaints...

The menu had something for everyone and food was excellent. The staff were efficient but not intrusive. Would definitely revisit.