Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond in West Dunbartonshire

Lovely place right on the loch, with lovely views warm and friendly , lovely food and friendly staff

Atmospheric pub with rooms. Food was very good (pies, fish &chips and fish cakes were great). Complimentary hot drinks for breakfast. The room was clean (though smelled like the windows were never opened), bed was comfortable and clean. The bathroom was not in the newest state, plus the shower was leaking on the floor and the ventilation was not working. Heating was not working on demand (over 2 nights stay turned on randomly around 9pm only one night), the staff could not help though they were friendly. The kettle in the room had some leftover water.

Usual Vintage inn style and standard, pleasant staff enjoyed a hearty meal after exploring the Country park .

Great place to visit Loch Lomond. Really friendle helpfull staff. Food was fantastic

I can only comment on the restaurant. After a somewhat harsh reception from a colleague, we were served by Elsa. She was just great and fast. We felt very welcome and well taken care of. The food was very good too. As tourists, it was a bit disappointing that the apple cider was not from Scotland ;). The wine recommendation was perfect as well. So make sure to check if Elsa is working that night and you’ll be fine. Thanks!!

Great place for a meal and some wine

Very cosy and nice room. Great food at the restaurant

Visited here for a meal recently and service and food were great. You could see everyone working as a team, the manager and servers were very attentive. No waiting about, no hassles and the atmosphere was delightful. Will definitely be back.

Stopped here for lunch on our road trip. Staff were great, the service was excellent, and the food was really tasty. Reasonably priced too. I had the fish finger sandwich, and it was great value

Unfortunately nothing was ‘great’ except the location. The owners could do so much more with the quality rooms, service and food. The room - the bed and pillows were uncomfortable; no air conditioning so the windows had to be open on to the Main Street. Where each morning around 2am drunk people were shouting and swearing. Nothing on the menu arrived as described. Breakfast especially was awful.

Perfect position, sadly my wife being disabled had to use stairs, but we knew this when booking. Great staff, friendly and helpful. Good food as with all Innkeepers/Vintage Inns.

Lovely meal with friends. All our food was great and the welcome was warm and friendly. Jamie was polite and provided great service.

Great bar food and frendly staff fantastic service.

We went there for lunch, the food and the desserts were amazing.

A lovely place to visit and the staff were friendly enough but the service was very slow They seem to struggle with larger groups of people!! Prices were very high too for the quality

The great location. The staff was very friendly but the room and bathroom needed a good overhaul (both a good vacuuming of the carpet and a deep cleaning of the bathroom). Dinner was very good and breakfast too although the chef arrived late and we had to wait to have something hot.

Visited the restaurant - 100% recommend

Excellent location comfortable room great staff Very good evening meal, breakfast cold hash browns, cold and very overcooked egg cold mushrooms

Mattress was very uncomfortable and no armchair as advertised

Lovely accommodation, pleasant and peaceful. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was fresh and plentiful. There was no stout or real ale on sale during my stay which was a bit disappointing.

Room not double glazed and located at the front of the building. It was drafty and noisy. Big TV and good shower. Great location and the restaurant has good quality food with nice staff.

The staff were so helpful and made me and my son feel very special

The staff welcomed us in a friendly way, the food was very nice quality. There were a few vegan options (hurray!). We were served by Megan - whatever they’re paying her, it’s not enough! We highly recommend Balloch House!

Lovely meal with friends tonight. Served by the excellently friendly, helpful Rowan.

Welcoming staff, clean comfortable room. The power shower was amazing after a busy day of walking and sightseeing. Lovely location beside the river Leven with plenty of amenities close by. We definitely would recommend a visit

Highly recommend dining here to our friends and family, and an atmospheric drink. Fireplace is lovely. Food is excellent, and a couple of very kind waiting staff. Our room was comfortable enough for one night too. That's why my rating is mixed. There was a front of house lady with dark hair who was very dismissive on arrival, and when coming down 10/15 minutes early for dinner her vibe was like we were an inconvenience because place was busy and Table not ready. However the front of house, possibly owner who checked us in he was pleasant enough and cracking jokes. We were also unhappy that we spend £100 for a night and we needed to pay £30 total for breakfast. My daughter is only 3 and ate minimal. Her breakfast did not equate to £10. Ours did, granted but unsure why breakfast isn't included in our stay or at least discounted like most places. Not accessibility friendly with spiral staircase, no lift and heavy doors but we managed okay. In room, bed a small double but is comfortable. Sofa bed was great for my toddler. Shower is great, room and bathroom very clean.

Breakfast was great but the service could be a little bit faster

Great food and fantastic service. Recommend to all. Good value and well worth a visit . pet friendly

Beautiful location very close to the river..we did a long walk to the castle and the trails close by which gave us stunning views of the lake. Food was really good- generous portions and variety and staff were courteous.

Beautiful location over looking Loch Lomond. Very friendly staff. We will be back one day.

We only ate at this place and it was flawless. Great service looked after very well indeed.

on the banks of the river Leven and Loch Lomond . good food and a beer garden with views over the water

Absolutely fantastic Lovely food Amazing staff

There's been a number of changes here, and sadly, this has affected the food and the service negatively. We generally go here 3 or 4 times a year and it's usually great value and a great atmosphere, etc. However, our last two visits have been well below their usual standard with cold food, poor servings and disappointing service. It's also strange, when there are vouchers available for discounted mains, the full menu isn't available. Thus has been the case many times so I suspect they are holding back on some menu choices (e.g. Duck) when discounts are available...

We booked a room without breakfast. The location is very good, not bothered by the train station. Had dinner in the pub, very nice food.

Lovely hotel, rooms were large and clean, would have received 5☆ if it had a table and chairs. Bar area and restaurant quaint, food was lovely but a long wait to receive it.

If you like cold chips ideal location food not great pretty expensive visit to toilet is an ordeal

An excellent location, next to the best part of Loch Lomond and with the railway station only a short walk away. The staff were friendly and helpful, my room was good and so was the food. Not the cheapest place to stay at Balloch apparently.

The first room 7 was very grubby, mould all around the lower part of the shower, broken blind in the bathroom, stains on the carpet, the food and service in the bar area was very good but clearly under staffed. The extractor fan in the bathroom was very noisy and had to be switched off. The breakfast was terrible, the only thing we could help ourselves to was drinks, there was no cereal, no yogurt, no fresh fruit, didn’t even have marmalade for toast. Was planning on having porage then a cooked breakfast but was told only one item. It seems like they want to limit you to as little as possible to save on costs. We paid £188.00 B&B. For the standard of room and breakfast was worth £80.00 at best. Would not return

Great pub with outside seating by the loch and a good selection of beer on tap

Very nice place. Friendly and helpful staff. Good food.

It was a perfect location with the staff being friendly, helpful and hospitable. Though basic, the rooms were clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent and also the restaurant was value for money.

Brilliant restaurant, staff are very friendly and helpful. Meals are brilliant. Try the Honey Pot Dessert, it's as good as it looks!

The room was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The restaurant was amazing and full of character. The location was spot on and ideal for walks by the Loch.

The place itself is beautiful and so are the rooms. Staff were incredibly helpful and kind. We could have stayed on for days but our trip didn't give us that opportunity. We will recommend this place for anyone going to the area!

Very accommodating of allergies, staff are fantastic

Really enjoyed my visit a couple of drinks brilliant atmosphere

Nice room, superb location. Could maybe have done with more clothes storage space. Bed was maybe too hard for some people but I liked it. Excellently appointed bathroom.

Nice stay here at Balloch House Inkeepers Inn. Nice breakfast and evening meals. Perfectly located at the base of Loch Lomond. Cruise boat just across the bridge. 2hr trip worth every penny.

Nice little hotel/restaurant. Great staff and food.

Lovely warm interior, nice food and the staff were fantastic

Only called for a coffee, not an overnight stay. Extremely friendly German lady served us (studying at university).

Stayed here for 2 nights whilst visiting Loch Lomond. The hotel has rooms above a busy pub. The rooms are cosy and clean. Lots of stairs so don't bring heavy luggage. The pub is excellent, food delicious, I had sea bass which was very tasty. Service was good and very friendly staff. The draught beer selection was a bit disappointing, I like Doom Bar but was hoping for something with a bit more of a Scottish flavour. I was surprised how quiet the rooms were as we went to bed whilst pub was in full flow. The location was excellent, right next to the riverside marina and we had a long walk from the hotel along the Loch on Saturday. Balloch itself is a good base for exploring the area with several places to eat. A convenient, friendly and cosy place to stay. Final word is for the breakfast menu, beetroot hash cake, buttermilk pancakes, too many delicious choices, exceptional. Highly recommend

I spent a few hours here with my son having a few drinks the minute we walked in the door we had a great welcome from staff although it was very busy we managed to find a seat we had a very chilled evening sitting in the warm cosy and very comfortable surroundings enjoying our drinks and catching up.the staff attended to us throughout our visit and made sure everything was good with us.i cannot fault them in any way I will be visiting again in the near future and as I am only 5 minutes walk from it maybe going more often.we did not stay in a room but if I ever need time to myself away from family for a night then this is where I will be going Definitely worth a visit you won't regret it

Why is this still showing ? This restaurant and the hotel are closed after a fire It’s only the Boathouse restaurant at the marina that you can dine in or go to the Claret Jug at the Carrick Golf Course.

Visited Cameron House with friends as a pre-wedding get together and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Great food, we had the 3 course lunch which was superb. All ingredients were fresh and presentation was perfect. Would definitely recommend to others.

My husband and I had Sunday lunch here. We did 3-course meal paired with wines. It was outstanding, the whole experience: delicious food, great wine pairing, very attentive service, the ambiance of the place.The meal started with 4 amuse vouches, 3-courses and after petit fours. We ordered different meals and all of them were great as wines as well.Overall: Great value and wonderful experience. We would highly recommend this place and hope to come again.

My girlfriend and I had lunch for her birthday. The meal was superb and the service excellent. We enjoyed the scallop and truffle amuse and the rare treat of having skate for the main course. We cannot wait to come back

went for the w/e set 3 course lunch - what a belter!! - more like 8 or 9 courses when you factor in all the extra's - food and location stunning - will go back for sure and maybe even stay at Cameron House (if I win the lotto)

I was staying at Cameron House and booked Martin Wishart for my birthday. I have been to quite a few restaurants and had tasting menus so i was really excited particularly by the courses on this menu. when I stayed. (July 2017). Unfortunately it was really disappointing. The mackerel course was served cold - we asked whether it was meant to be cold and told no. The wagu beef quite frankly had the texture and taste of liver. When we pointed this out we were told "Ah but that is wagu beef it's different". I have had wagu beef at least a dozen times before and it certainly didnt taste like it did at MW. The staff were really nice and apologetic and made a minor adjustment to the bill, but it didn't make up for the dining experience. I wont be going back.

Our booking for celebration lunch took a bad turn due to a mix up. Booked for 3 online via iPhone for lunch at midday on Sunday. Due to time issues we phoned night before to confirm we could arrive at 12:30. On arrival we were advised booking was for 2 not 3 and we could not be accommodated as the restaurant is fully booked and the tables were set for 2.A very demeaning experience, after getting dressed up and travelling a distance, especially when we like the food at the restaurant, as can be seen by previous review and go along when we can. This experience shows a possible shortfall in the online booking system, as no confirmation email is sent, to enable review of booking. It may be better when booking to take screenshot, as confirmation, however if there is zero flexibility in number of covers then little point.

This restaurant was the main reason we stayed at this hotel and it exceeded our expectations in every way .The food was sublime .

The service and food were excellent, its pricey but well worth it for a special occasion. I would recommend it without hesitation.

FABULOUS in every way!!!Sun 26 Nov, 12:30, x2 - Sunday LunchI am a regular at Cameron House, using the Boathouse as my 'local' from the Marina, and Great Scots Bar / Cameron Grill for "nights out", byt only my 2nd visit to MW. My first was 3 years ago for the "taster" menu, but this time just for lunch.Fabulous value at £32 per head for 3 courses, cos by the time you have all the canapés etc, it's far more than 3!We both opted for the £25.50 option to have matching wines too.Also, as there are 2 options per course, we chose to go 50:50 on every dish, so just had ONE of every of dishes on the "Du Jour" menu.The main course lamw was "to die for", but all of the other dishes were fab too, ditto the canapés.Faultless service, great Sommelier, awesome food - we're back there in 2 weeks for a repeat!!!FINE DINING at its very best - you'd be doing amazingly well to find a better place to eat ANYWHERE!!!!!

We are not the type of people who can afford to drop £150 a head on a meal every Friday night, but we are lucky enough to enjoy splashing out occasionally. The opportunity arose to dine here so we took it. The first thing to notice is how the very rich seem to have very bland tastes. Both here and Gleneagles were very similar. Plush furnishings. Very comfortable, but seemingly designed to simply not offend. A surfeit of browns, taupes, beiges blacks and golds with all the requisite glasses, cutlery and crockery. But the cooking is sublime and the staff were extraordinary. We had the £95, 8-course tasting menu. There were actually four amuse bouches which appeared before the first starter, the first being a beetroot meringue with horseradish cream which certainly set the tastebuds salivating. The ability to use the best local ingredients was obviously a pleasure for the chef and a pleasure for us. That was the largest scallop I have ever had, some of the best turbot, the freshest langoustines and as for the saddle of Burnside Farm Roe Deer; stunning. I have run out of superlatives, but the poached meringue combination with coconut mango lime and yoghurt was like a trip back to the idyllic childhood you read about in books.There were a few slightly duff notes. Too many microherb garnishes, the butter was whipped and creamed to a consistency which I hate, the leeks were slightly undercooked......... but these few inconsistencies came in a masterclass of poaching, roasting, pan-frying, sous-viding, grilling, torching, smoking, boiling and every conceivable cooking technique under the sun, which along with the flavour combinations, without doubt merit the Michelin star.The sommelier was unstuffy, great fun and produced two great bottles of wine, very much at the lower end of the wine list. And after chatting to the head chef, who was suspicious of me writing on the menu; as if I was a critic; he also invited us into the kitchen to be stunned to learn that a brigade of only five others produced everything to the pass. (Not including the kitchen porters, the engine behind every team.) All in all, it was a fine evening, a fine meal, fine wine, fine company and worth every penny.

The best meal we have had in years, the service was absolutely amazing. We had a nine year old with us and they really made an effort to make her feel included.

Fabulous food great spa and a very comfortable room Would highly recommend a stay or a meal at lodge on the Loch luss

We had a wonderful lunch in the 1 star Michelin restaurant for a reasonable price. The food was inspiring & very tasty. We chose to have the suggest wines & it was perfect

The service at Martin Wishart is excellent from start to finish. The food (we had the six course tasting menu with matching wines) is very good, but perhaps not of Michelin star quality. Luckily, the quality got better as the menu progresses - the two starters were least impressive, the two main courses were better and the two desserts where the best of them. The matching wines were surprising and complemented the dishes nicely. Special mention to the sommelier for the superb presentation of the wines.

Excellent food, perfect portions and amazing flavours! I had a vegeterian menu and it was incredible, the mushroom risotto was very flavourful and the best I ever tasted in my life. I highly recommend it for vegetarians. I will definitely go back.

We have eaten at Martin Wishart's at Leith and the Honours in Glasgow and as we were staying at Cameron House we decided to eat here to celebrate our 41st Wedding Anniversary. We had heard good reports of the restaurant and were not disappointed – the food and service were 5 star. Mark our waiter for most of the evening was very friendly and professional. We had the six-course tasting menu and it was no problem to change the Foie Gras Mousse and Quince for the Orkney Scallop which was very tasty.. The roe deer melted in the mouth and the coconut meringue & mango as well as the Valrhona Peruvian Chocolate and Praline were absolutely delicious.The Petit Fours were presented on a plate with Happy Anniversary piped in Chocolate - a special touch. Thank you it was a wonderful experience and we look forward to visiting for another special occasion in the future.

Had a family Sunday lunch at this Loch Lomond side restaurant. The fixed £32 three course menu, with a handful of Amuse Bouches thrown in, is outstanding. Cooking and presentation faultless. A choice of 2 items at each course with plenty of home made bread and tap water.

Wow. We've been lucky enough to to eat in several Michelin starred restaurants, usually opting for set lunch menus, and I think this one is my favourite so far. There were so many fabulous canapés and amuses bouches before the fabulous three courses and everything was truly delicious. A fabulous meal.

We visited on a whim and were bowled over by the experience. The restaurant is small and yes, it is quite warm, but the atmosphere is cosy. Service was attentive without being overwhelming. We had the six course taster menu and our request to swap out the foie gras course was happily received - not always the case in such restaurants. Every course was fantastic, fresh and perfectly cooked fish, wagyu beef course was outstanding also. Would highly recommend this restaurant for a special evening experience.

One of the best tasting menus I have had. Lovely staff, knowledgeable sommelier. Relaxed fine dining.

I have dined here once before 5 years ago and that was the best mealI had ever been served. We have been again tonight and this was the 1st equal best meal I have ever had ! The food , service and wines are exceptional. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough ........ , however I am fearful that it is located in a hotel which is struggling to be suitable as a hosting venue for such a wonderful restaurant .

We had the 6 course taster menu for dinner and as ever the service and surroundings were superb. Food beautifully presented and tasted delicious. There were items which we would not normally have ordered from a menu so it was a voyage of discovery to taste smoked eel and fois gras mousse amongst others. The ambiance is peaceful and the staff ever attentive without being overly obtrusive. A delightful meal and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend this well deserved Michelin starred restaurant.

Wonderful food, ambience, service and Style. Sommelier was brilliant, Host was engaging, entertaining and provided everything possible for an excellent evening. Even got a 40th birthday card. Brilliant place.

Impeccable service, amazing food and one of the best wine parings I have ever had. There were four of us at dinner two meat eaters and two vegetarians. The meat eaters were jealous of our vegetarian meals. A must if you are staying at or near the Cameron House. It is only open certain days of the week so plan ahead.

We had a beautiful meal in the restuarant. The service and food were both just amazing. Staff were fantastic, we were so looked after and were able to cater for many allergies with no fuss or impact on the quality of the food. We will most definitely be back!

Absolutely wonderful place, the food is amazing and the staff are exceptional. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and the whole experience made me feel truly spoiled. We had the 6 course taster and were delighted with all the courses and the exquisite amuse Bouche that seemed to keep flowing out of the kitchen! I'd highly recommend anyone to visit, we live in Manchester and I'd be tempted to drive the 3.5 hours again very soon just to dine here. Thank you to all the staff for making our dinner truly memorable.

Excellent experience for foodies. Eight course tasting menu complemented by choice of wines at additional cost. All courses imaginative and just the right size. Sommelier happy to change a wine for one of our number who could not take acidic wine. Took additional cheese plate and shared among four. Our second visit and just as good as the previous year. A lot of staff who are very attentive and happy to chat without being intrusive. Hard to rate value for money for such a luxurious and fairly costly experience - but really top class.

Bring a bucket of money, but you won't be disappointed. It is a price fixe menu and everyone at the table has to agree to either 6 or 8 courses. Lots of fish based dishes and the portions ore tiny.

Sublime from start to finish.We had the eight course tasting menu,one of which was vegetarian,(and how anyone can make tomatoes taste so amazing is a genius!) and accompanying wine flight.Every dish was beautifully presented,especially the beetroot;which was a work of art,and tasted incredible.Setting and service were perfect too.Three hours of luxury.Faultless.

This was our first visit to Martin Wishart at Cameron House although we have visited the Edinburgh restaurant before so knew what standard to expect and we were not disappointed. The food and service were excellent and the lunch was very good value. The setting at Cameron house is beautiful.

From start to finish, our experience at this restaurant was excellent. Staff were extremely attentive throughout and all of our dietary requirements were attended to without question.We did the 8 course tasting menu with wine pairing. The regular menu is very seafood orientated and my husband is not a seafood eater. The chef substituted the seafood courses with vegetarian options which were as good as my regular courses. For me, the standout dishes were the desserts. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the wagyu beef and his vegetarian options (although all the food was delicious).The restaurant is small, tastefully modern with a cosy, intimate atmosphere. It overlooks the loch, which is a beautiful setting. Dinner was perfectly paced and took up most of the evening. The sommelier was extremely knowledgeable and happy to engage in wine related conversation. The restaurant manager was also very attentive. Overall the food and service was faultless. We would definitely visit again.

Nous avons pris l'ensemble 8 plats non végétariens, je pense que 6 ça aurait suffi! c'est très très bon. Ca arrive tranquillement on prend son temps, un personnel aux petits soins et les assiettes sont belles et très bonnes, que demander de plus?! Nous avons passé un très bon moment.

We went for lunch at the weekend, everything was perfect. The food was wonderful, delicious and each course had lovely highlights. The best thing was probably the canapés, amuse-bouche and petit fours, surprising and delicious treats!We had the 3 course set lunch menu and I think it's great value. We also picked the matching wines, we really enjoyed doing this. It made the whole meal very special. Beautiful view over the loch and nice small dining room. We felt the services was perfect, relaxed and friendly but precise and attentive.

Great lunch for four at an excellent fixed price of £32. 3 courses, all delicious plus 2 canapés and 3 amuse bouches before the meal and 3 Bon-bons with the coffee! We were stuffed ;). The 2 selected wines deal with the meal was good value (£19) and they were well chosen to complement the food. All together an excellent experience in one of Scotland's Michelin starred restaurants.

Keeping up the exceptional standards I have seen in the edinburgh restaurant, I thoroughly enjoyed my evening dining with my parents. Set in the idyllic Cameron house seated on the banks of loch Lomond is a perfect setting. We opted for the 8 course tasting menu with alterations for dietary requirements which the staff were more than happy to cater for and were spot on with all the courses. I would highly recommend the accompanying wine course which was explained very well by their wine expert.

On the banks of Loch Lomand an amazing setting an amazing interior design in an old Castle / House.Food was really superb . We would make a special effort to go back. Staff were very friendly and very good. After dinner go to the main bar for a drink as there could be a long wait in the old part of Hotel for service

We ate at Martin Wishart’s Leith restaurant a while back and it was exceptional. This too did not disappoint. All of the service, bells and whilstles one would expect from a Michelin Starred restaurant. We had the 7 course tasting menu plus matching wines and a number of amuses bouche, pre deserts, breads etc. All the courses were fresh, seasonal and perfectly cooked, it all worked perfectly. The choices of the wines were inspired too. The decor of the dining room was just pitched right for its surrounding and whilst formal, it was still fairly relaxed. Too many superlatives to say, and up with his Leith restaurant as one of my favourite dining experiences.

At the age of 63 we have experience plenty of very good Michelin star restaurants. Martin Wishart is out standing. The different flavours interacted so well. A lovely lovely experience and cant wait to come back again next year. The staff were excellent aswell.

Thank you to Chris the Manager. Excellent standards, quality and service. Amazing food beautifully presented. Definitely will return. Beautiful setting

My annual treat of lunch at Martin Wishart again met all expectations. Relaxed quality dining supplemented with amuse bouche, served with discrete attentiveness and superbly cooked and presented. The set lunch is excellent value, and allow the knowledgeable staff to enhance your experience by selecting your wines to accompany each course.

Visited Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond for my 50th Birthday meal, the last time I was in this restaurant at Cameron House it was called Smollett's and it was for my 40th Birthday, My visit last week will go down as one of the most memorable meals ever and for all the right reasons! Service was absolutely impeccable we picked a middle priced wine to complement the eight course tasting menu, wine was excellent and the food was just an explosion of flavour, my personal favourite was the Veal Sweetbread. I definitely wont be leaving it ten years before my return.

popped in for dinner last week. Had the 6 course taster, which also came along with a variety of amuses bouches and appetisers. The food was really excellent and general presentation and service etc had an attention to detail about it that made it an experience to remember.My only gripe about smart restaurants is the price they charge for the wine. I get the food bill because it's unique and we couldn't replicate it. But it's definitely worth a visit.

Visited for a special birthday and had a wonderful evening. The tasting menu with matching wines was delicious and the service was excellent. Another fabulous experience.

We took our 14 year old daughter with us to experience her first tasting menu and will live to regret it as she loved it and wants to order it all the time! The food was wonderful and the service perfect. We (the adults that is!) opted for the wine pairing but probably wouldn't do it again as we felt the serving sizes were a bit on the small side, plus we loved 50% of the selection, but not so enamoured with the other half. The sommelier herself was superb though.

Second visit and once again amazed at the quality of food and service. The £32 lunch Sat/Sun menu is great value. Looking for to my next visit. For a special occasion you'll be hard pushed to beat this place.