Oakwood Restaurant in Highland

I cannot recommend the Oakwood Restaurant and the Highland Lassie enough. Calling ahead to make a reservation and preorder the food was a minor struggle for me—doesn't seem like the cellular reception is great there—but it was absolutely worth the small effort. Bring your own wine if you want it, Oakwood has no liquor license. Also of note: you're on a boat, the small dining room has only one table that seats six. Perhaps we should've expected it, but we were surprised to arrive and find that we were sharing the table with two sets of strangers. Don't shy away, lean into this! We all got to chatting and sharing stories of our lives and experiences, and it made the meal so much more memorable, enjoyable, and special than it would've been otherwise. The food is fantastic, I don't think there's a bad item on the menu, everyone exclaimed about how delicious their meals were, we all cleaned our plates and made room for the fantastic desserts as well. If you have dietary restrictions, let them know when you call, Gus & Gaby will find a way to accommodate you with something special. Gus was very attentive during the meal trying to make sure that everyone was happy. If you have an appreciation for boats, especially wooden boats, dining on the Highland Lassie is an extra special experience. My partner grew up on a wooden boat and knows the craft that goes into them and how much work they are to maintain. We got to talking with Gus and Gaby and they revealed the time and effort they personally put in to restoring the boat (formerly a fishing trawler), designing the wooden decks, rails, and cabins, the types of wood used, and Gus very kindly gave us a tour of the boat after dinner to show her off. She is an absolutely stunning lady with an amazing character and history. The rooms are quite nice, too, if you're considering sleeping on board or taking a cruise! Wonderful experience all around, definitely a memory we will treasure and a highlight of our trip to Loch Ness and the Highlands! Mahalo nui Gus and Gaby, from Angela and Forrest! Aloha from Hawaii and Orkney!

We visited Oakwood on Saturday the 11th of May, 2019 and we had such a great time I forgot to leave a review. Coming across some old photos we were profoundly struck by how wholesome and wonderful our experience was dining with thed team at Oakwood. The food was incredible and one of the unique cuisine experiences of our 6 month trip. Gus was a wonderful host and we truely enjoyed his dry humour and banter. I strongly recommend making the drive out for a dinner you won't forget.

Always a great dining experience at The Highland Lassie with Gus & Gaby, they make you feel most welcome and the food is amazing. We always make a point of visiting them whenever we visit Inverness. Be ready for Gus’ dry humour, it could catch you unawares! 😂

We went to Highland Lassie for lunch to celebrate my fathers very big birthday. Gus and Gaby went out of their way to make him feel special. He lives a bit of banter. The food was first class as usual. A lovely place to go for lunch, especially if you want more of a personalised service.

We walked up without a booking after a long day’s drive and got some delicious seafood! Were able to sit outside with our dog.

We booked this restaurant for a birthday celebration and were certainly not disappointed. The whole experience was excellent the dining room on the beautifully renovated boat was very tastefully refurbished, the food was excellent all cooked to order and although not a big menu there was a good choice and all beautifully cooked. Last but not least the host and hostess were lovely and created a lovely atmosphere we will definitely return.

Came today with my auntie and uncle and ordered three breakfast rolls and can say with ease, that it is better than anywhere else we have been. Customer service was also incredible and very friendly. Would definitely recommend!!

We received a welcoming wave as we cruised past the restaurant heading to Fort William and thought that it would be a lovely place to eat on the way back to Inverness. Phoned and tried to book a table but due to covid restrictions there were no tables available but could eat outside or have a delivery to the berth which was a good option so confirmed. On the return day it was suggested that we could have a mid afternoon meal inside so accepted and had a superb meal followed by a coffee in the wheelhouse. Excellent meal, BYOB, attentive service, could not ask for anymore. Gaby showed us around their beautiful cabins and we were very impressed and would like to return for a long weekend. Only downside (which has nothing to do with the restaurant) is that you need to be careful where you berth as there are unmarked private/reserved pontoon places and we had to move boat just as the first course arrived. Great meal, great service and you cannot fault the ambience and location!

The Highland Lassie is a wonderful converted trawler which is now a unique restaurant and boutique hotel. Our delicious meal was a delight from starter to dessert, from the tasty haggis and tatty cakes, the melt in your mouth salmon ( or succulent wagyu burger) to the divine Orkney cheesecake, we couldn't have wished for better. Everything was freshly made to a very high standard. We could have dined in the beautiful dining room, but Gus was kind enough to deliver our meal to where we were moored up on the canal.

6 of us ate onboard the stunning boat The Highland Lassie the new home for the Oakwood Restaurant. Surroundings, service and food were superb. The hosts were very welcoming and very proud of this beautiful boat as they should be. We ate a variety of dishes including Venison Stew and the trio of seafood and could not fault a thing. Food was so tasty and fresh. We will definitely visit again just wish we lived nearer.

This place is fantastic, couldn’t fault anything. Staff were very attentive. We will definitely be back.

We came across this lovely restaurant by chance..... drawn in by the words local produce ,home cooked meals. We weren’t disappointed. The food was delicious and the portion sizes substantial But what really made it was the warm welcome from the proprietors . A definite ‘must eat here’ restaurant if you are in the area but you’ll have to be quick as this rare gem is closing in the next few months.

We found this gem of a place on Trip....the food was fantastic from the Chowder which was soooooo tasty. The sauce on the mixed seafood was to die for along with the most amazing cabbage ever. We will all be back next time we are in the area

Had this wee place recommended to us. It turned out to be a great recommendation, the food was amazing. Lovely fresh seafood is their specialty, and it was cooked to perfection. The chowder was delicious and the mixed seafood main was cooked in a white wine, cream and tarragon sauce that was right up there with the tastiest I have ever had. Great service, very competitively priced and the couple who run it know what they are doing. Highly recommended to anyone visiting the Inverness area.

Very nice food and kind owners. Authentic. They will soon (April 2020) be moving their restaurant in a boat doing cruises on the Loch Ness. Don’t miss the opportunity either now or later.

we heard about this place from my friend, heard the food is great, but instead we were disappointed, the food was not fresh, it was too salty and sweet, very strong unusual taste and a poor presentation,the meal was cold too, but the dessert was very nice. .

Beautiful choice of delicious home cooked food to suit all tastes; A specials board for extra choices. Bring your own booze. Due to close soon, but moving to new premises nearby - see photos for details Booking advisable It’s good to support small local businesses

How come we only just discovered this gem when it is soon to. close. The food was wonderful and the proprietor was just so interesting we could have listened to his stories all night. We had the specials as mains and the smoked salmon soup and salmon cocktail as well as chocolate cake. Everything was delicious.We will look forward to visiting the boat they plan to venture through the Caledonian canal to the West coast as you can book dinner on board.We wish them well

Food great, staff very pleasant and efficient. Pity they have to move, but will visit again on the boat.

There is a varied menu plus a daily specials board which means you have some difficult choices to make. All dishes utilise only the finest of locally sourced ingredients. For our main courses the three of us ordered halibut in a prawn sauce, venison with dumplings and a sirloin steak. Each was served with vegetables and potatoes and was beautifully cooked and well presented. As the restaurant is not licensed we brought our own wines to compliment our meal - no corkage charge!The service provided by Gus and his team added to the relaxed atmosphere, being as efficient as it was friendly.Do not leave without a visit to the shop to check out their Harris Tweed range of bags, purses etc - unbelievable value!We all enjoyed our evening immensely and look forward to our next visit.

The food and service was excellent and very reasonable priced. This would beat many other restaurants around the area. Definitely would recommend the Salmon chowder

Ce restaurant est une merveilleuse surprise il ne faut pas s’arrêter à l’entrée et passer la porte pour rencontrer un charmant monsieur et déguster un très bon repas ! Il n’y a simplement rien à redire le restaurant est simple mais la nourriture est excellente ! Voilà bravo !

I must admit, when my boyfriend suggested lunch and pulled into what looked to be a post office I was very suspicious. I entered the building and everywhere I looked I was intrigued.

Lovely fresh food all made from scratch wonderfully fresh seafood too. Not a chip meal in sight which was welcome. Couldn't fault any of it and the service was great as well. We will return for another cracking meal soon. Thanks again.

We had a great meal at this warm welcoming restaurant yesterday. Lovely atmosphere & exceptional food. The haggis neeps & tatties made a lovely starter & the pan fried venison was wonderful! Bring your own wine - and share it with the other guests!

Este debe ser el secreto mejor guardado de Inverness, mi esposa y yo tuvimos tres platos generosos, la comida, toda de origen local, estaba cocinada a la perfección y estaba bien presentada. El menú, aunque no es extenso, tiene algo para todos los gustos y también hay una tabla de especialidades diarias. El lugar es pequeño e íntimo, es cómodo y acogedor. El servicio fue excelente. Bien hecho, definitivamente volveré.

Da fuori non sembra un gran che è da parte ha un ristorante nuovo e pieno di gente. Ma se ci andate rimarrete colpiti da due cose. La bontà del cibo, strano per la Scozia. La cordialità e l’ironia del proprietario che combina allo humor

Wonderful dinner in eccentric little restaurant . Limited vegetarian options. Characterful service. Would happily visit again.

Had a tremendous meal here, everything is home cooked and the portions were great. Desert choices sounded delicious and didn't disappoint. The service was quick and friendly. Booking is usually essential, it's not a big place and is very popular.

El Oakwood es una verdadera joya de lugar. Hecho en casa comida adecuada. Los platos de pescado son frescos e increíblemente buenos. A mi esposo le gustan los asados los domingos. A lo largo de los años, probablemente hemos tenido bastante del menú y ninguna comida ha sido promedio. Todos son de excelente calidad, caseros. Gus es excelente frente a la casa, siempre un cuento o dos de ese. Gaby el chef es increíble! Ámala y su cocina.

The food is amazing and such great value for money we would recommend it to anyone in the area. You wont be disappointed,

Had a lovely evening meal with my family at this restaurant with very polite and friendly staff/Owner

Fuimos alli por recomendación del dueño del b and b en el que estabamos hospedados, el sitio esta subiemdonumas escaleras y tuvimos suerte porque habia una reserva que se canceló, precio bueno para escocia y buena comida tipica de escocia, se podría repetir.

After a morning on Loch Ness, we were ready to catch the bus back to Inverness for lunch, when this spot caught our eye. From the outside we didn't really know what to expect, but a quick Google bought up an appealing menu, and fantastic reviews.

Went to celebrate my fathers 80th today...I ordered the roast leg of lamb with mushrooms and rice.

A l’extérieur.... comment dire.... ça fait un peu peur mais nous sommes tout de même rentré. Une deco des plus simpliste, vieillotte mais je ne sais pas pourquoi on se sent un peu comme chez soit. Nous avons été très bien accueillis. La majorité des plats sont fait maison et ça se voit ! Tout simplement un régale !!!!! Pas de chichi, ici on mange de la cuisine maison et familiale. Quel délice, idem pour les cheesecakes au dessert, délicieux ! Attention, ils ne servent pas d’alcool... c’est un détail. Je vous le recommande les yeux fermés, nous avons passé une excellent moment !

Myself and my husband were lucky enough to have a meal here last week.The food was absolutely delicious.After having a terrible meal elsewhere the night before we were a bit apprehensive,but need not have worried.The meals we had were amazing.The gentleman that served us was lovely.All in all a lovely experience.

As we finished our tour of the Loch Ness, we went looking for something to eat. We could have eaten at the site, but limited options in a big setting didn’t appeal to us. We noticed Oakwood at the end of the driveway and were thrilled we found it. Homemade cooking, amazing Mac n Cheese and their beef dish was so good. Ended off the meal with a walk through of their ship and picked up some nice Harris Tweed items, paying far less than in the big name stores. We spent a little over an hour with Gus who took superb care of this Canadian family of 7. If you go look for Nessy, stop in for a bite!

The place is small but cosy and traditional. The food is amazing! We had braised beef and chicken stroganoff, absolutely brilliant!

The locally caught seafood is so fresh, the menu changes daily and the intimate atmosphere combined with excellent and friendly service will make your experience even better. I'm fairly certain the owner was our server and his personality and humor were just delightful. This place does not have a liqour license and cannot serve alcohol, but you are more than welcome to bring your own! Dinner and desert were fantastic, making this restaurant a must if you are ever in Inverness.

The menu , has very much highland and local produce in it's menu, prices are very good , portions were good in our choice , and looked good in all the dishes that were served to others. Considering it was full the service was fast , and it was freshly cooked , coffee was great ,

Accueil chaleureux restaurant sympathique. Plats typiques goûteux et très bons.

In viaggio verso Inverness ci ha attirato questo piccolo e curioso posto peraltro pluri menzionato in commenti positivi. In questo ristorante-ufficio postale-negozio di souvenir, ci accoglie un infastidito personaggio il quale oltre a riempirci di battute di dubbio gusto sugli italiani, non ci da nessun consiglio sul menu. Finisce che perdiamo un antipasto esattamente uguale al piatto principale con porzioni a dir poco ridicole per il prezzo pagato. Il locale inoltre non serve alcolici a meno di non portarsi qualcosa da fuori. Sconsigliato .... tirate avanti e arrivate a Inverness dove invece trovate una scelta di ottimi ristoranti per tutte le tasche

I have passed Oakwood hundreds of times and never noticed it before but it's one of the hidden gems in the Inverness area. My friend had been several times before and was keen to take me there saying it was "Traditional Scottish fayre with a bit of Scottish banter thrown in for luck". Gus is the ultimate maître d' with his Orcadian island wit and almost being "off-hand" but it's part of the service that you end up loving. The food was beautiful and clearly home made. We had good service and ended up talking to the nearby table where it turned out the chef was having a night off. They are such a lovely crowd and I will definitely be back.

We were staying close by and decided to drop by Oakwood Restaurant instead of going into town. It was a good choice. I had Trio of Scotland and my hubby had Aberdeen Angus Beef with creamy mash and gravy. The beef was dropping to bits and my seafood was to die for. Desserts were also amazing. I had Orkney Fudge Cheesecake and hubby had hot chocolate pudding with ice cream. It was so good, we had lunch there next day after Loch Ness cruise. I like to help out local business and we certainly were not disappointed.

But very open. A great wee place with fantastic food , all home made and Scottish. Well worth a visit.

We moored up on the Dochgarroch lock and looked for somewhere to eat. The Oakwood Restaurant is just 70 metres or so from the lock. We phoned to book a table just to be sure. We were advised we could bring our own alcohol as the restaurant does not serve alcohol. We decided to opt for two pots of tea and a soft drink.

Der Hauptgrund für unseren Besuch war die Tatsache, dass das Ouakwood selbst keinen Alkohol ausschenkt und man diesen selbst mitbringen kann. Wasser, Softdrinks und warme Getränke sind aber vorhanden. Wir mussten unser Wasser dann doch nicht auspacken. Das Essen war sehr gut. Obwohl wir nicht wirklich hunger hatten, haben wir alles restlos aufgegessen :).

We always try to get at least one meal in at the Oakwood when we visit Inverness. It's 10 minutes in the car. Although they had a restricted menu due to illness there was still plenty to choose from and, as ever, it was delicious. Even our vegetarian nephew had a choice of three main courses and he loved it. I had the haggis, neeps and tatties and it came in the shape of a pie. It was very very nice. The only drawback is the little gift shop attached to the restaurant which always attracts my wife and we again came away with another purchase ! Very well worth a visit to anyone who hasn't tried it. We'll be back !

We stopped here after our boat cruise on the Loch Ness. This was not a planned stop but we are so glad we did stop!

The food is absolutely fantastic and the owners are second to none and so attentive. Have been coming here for years and will continue to do so for a long time to come. The atmosphere is very homely and so relaxed and chilled out which is perfect. Recommend booking in advance as it can be a busy wee place :)

A true gem found in passing. The owners handle both the reception and the cooking. The food is excellent and the conversation could be from a script from a comic novel. There menu was varied and our four choices were done to perfection this is a don't miss if you are in this part of the country

Wonderful food, wonderful staff! Definitely stop here! Check out the gift shop too, it's super cute.

This restaurant is a hidden gem that we happened to stumble upon— and thank goodness we did! The food was absolutely delicious! The Mac & Cheese is to die for and you can’t go wrong with any of the seafood, the salmon chowder was the best we’ve had. The atmosphere is just as wonderful— the owners are delightful to chat with and so very kind, we loved meeting them. We highly recommend this place, you will leave feeling happy and fully!!

We stopped for a taste of Scottish desserts, cranachan was nice, so was the frozen whiskey brûlée. I read they are to reduce their operations, shame, wishing them good luck

We had a Fab dinner here , top quality Scottish ingredients cooked with love , nothing fancy just good honest food , family run restaurant without any of fuss. Would highly recommend.

With members of my family visiting from

I hadn't been here for years and for the life of me, I don't know why!! It's only a few miles out of Inverness at Dochgarroch and in a beautiful setting near the canal so you can walk off those extra calories or have a walk before eating. We ate from the Light Bites menu at lunch time and the portions were just right for lunch. We'll definatlely be returning and hopefully get there one evening too and maybe bring our own bottle - there's no corkage! If you're into Harris Tweed then there's a surprise waiting for you with a large selection of tweed and leather bags etc in the adjoining shop. Oh, I've remembered why I hadn't been for ages, it's the owners rubbish sense of humour. Only kidding - don't tell him but he's actually very funny.

Nettes unscheinbares Lokal, super Essen und sehr zuvorkommendes Service!

Fab place - very quirky - lovely lovely food - will definitely go back on my next highland visit. Food was lovely – atmosphere lovely – catered for my vegan requirements. Booking essential.

Die typisch schottischen Gerichte waren durchweg hervorragend!! Wir haben dort leider nur zweimal essen können, da wir nach dem letzten Besuch von Oakwood weitergereist sind. Gus (Wir nannten ihn "Dirty Harry", weil er Clint Eastwood ähnelt) ist ein sehr freundlicher Gastgeber, der über einen trockenen Humor verfügt, was haben wir dort gelacht! Das Lokal ist urgemütlich und originell. Wir werden das Restaurant auf jeden Fall wieder aufsuchen, falls wir wieder einmal in Schottland sind, Man kann das Restaurant nur empfehlen!!

After years of saying "must go there" finally made it & wow was it worth the wait! From the craic as soon as we arrived from the owner he's a gem to the mouth watering extensive menu this really is up there with the best of them.

Absolutely delicious food, great choice of local beef and seafood, and Gus has the best banter and sense of humour!!

We showed up early for our reservation and Gus took us right in. We were actually the only ones there that early.

After our tour of Loch Ness we discovered this restaurant on our way out of the tour. Very warm atmosphere and the traditional food was excellent. A small boutique and a post office as well.

This has to be our favourite restaurant in the highlands ! The food is delicious, locally sourced and cooked to perfection. The Oakwood is a “must visit”

We were greeted by Gus one of the proprietors, I assume that the other, Gaby, is in the kitchen. Food was excellent, served fresh and hot!. A mix of local venison and Hungarian recipe, a very satisfying venison goulash on rice, melt in you mouth meat on a bed of rice cooked to the right point. Surroundings are cute and very pleasant with abundance of local memorabilia.

Our group of four had a delicious meal here having canoed from Fort William and finished camping at the Lock.

cibo nella media scozzese, tenete presente che non hanno la licenza per vendere alcol ed usano la formula "Bring Your Own" qindi se volete birra o vino dovete portarveli. Viste le entusiastiche recensioni di altri viaggiatori, mi aspettavo di piu.

Un restaurante al lado del lago Ness, con un propietario muy salao. La comida, no vale gran cosa, pero si pides salmon no esta mal, los postres lo mejor, y no sirven alcohol

My husband and I had dinner at Oakwood Restaurant, just outside Inverness. It's a small restaurant and gift shop with a lively and quirky decor. The restaurant prides itself on using good quality local produce in their dishes, and there's an info page in the menu about the local businesses that supply their meat and fish. Their dedication to using quality ingredients is reflected in their food which tastes amazing. We enjoyed everything from our mushroom starter to our salmon and haggis + chicken mains, plus the single malt whiskey and chocolate cheesecake. The host and waitress were super friendly as well. Overall, we would highly recommend that no one miss this slightly hidden gem.

I often feel awkward in restaurants, but not in this one. I love that we can bring our own wine, that the cooking is excellent and the menu is reasonably short (always a sign of proper cooking). The small gift shop attached is very tastefully stocked and ideal for buying decent presents.

Disfruté de un hermoso ciclo a lo largo del canal y encontré esta pequeña joya escondida. No parece mucho desde el exterior, sino un lugar pequeño y pintoresco. Todo, la comida, la presentación, el servicio y la limpieza eran de un alto nivel. Gus nos sirvió y parecía vivir un chico amigable. Somos locales pero no habíamos estado aquí antes, ¡pero definitivamente volveremos!

Nuestra cuarta visita, siempre llamamos cuando estamos de vacaciones en las Tierras Altas. La comida es sabrosa y está hecha con ingredientes de calidad, es un lugar peculiar que se suma al encanto. . Tuve el fletán y mi otra mitad tenía carne. Terminamos con la tarta de whisky y el helado. Realmente nos gusta este restaurante, sus estándares siempre son excelentes y el menú se adapta a los gustos de todos.

Small portions and some overcooked veg... Expensive for what you get.... At this price point you expect higher standards and bigger portions. Overall food was just ok and represented poor value for money.

We had nice family dinner here. As vegetarians we got excellent food. They don’t serve any drinks but we are allowed to bring our own.The desserts were spectacular.

Restaurante pequeño y peculiar al lado de las esclusas de Dochgarroch, visitamos para almorzar tarde el Día de la Madre.

We visited the Oakwood again during our short visit to Inverness. It's just a 5 minutes drive from the town, on the A82 to Fort William. Run by Gaby and Gus the home cooking is wonderful and there's a cosy, friendly atmosphere. The have an excellent menu and also have a 'specials' board. Everything is cooked to order and is wonderful. Well worth a visit - we'll be back

Stopped here to grab a quick lunch not expecting anything too special but we had a lovely meal (I recommend the Haggis, Neeps & Tatties). Very friendly and engaging server who happily chatted about the area & showed interest on where we'd travelled from. I highly recommend this restaurant which has a wide ranging menu for all tastes. Well worth stopping here for a meal anytime in my humble opinion.

A real treat. We had a lovely meal in nice surroundings with friendly staff. I would return here without reservation.

First of all the Oakwood Restaurant sits about 4 miles west of inverness on the Loch ness road. A beautiful spot to take a walk as we did with our dog to the start of the river Ness along the Caledonian Canal looking at the boats and working up an appetite.

Had mixed seafood at Oakwood and it was delicious . Gorgeous mix of beautiful fish in a very tasty sauce , accompanied by melody of vegetables . Well worth trying ! Food Superb . Lovely atmosphere .Definetly worth visiting .

De l'entrée au dessert un vrai délice. Que se soit l'entrée au crabe, le saumon ou bien le pâté maison. Les plats de mêmes de l'agneau, du poulet ou du saumon. Et le dessert du pudim maison, glace, choco.

Visited here again last Saturday with friends, and had a very enjoyable evening as usual, with Gus in good form looking after us, and the food excellent as always.

Op weg van Inverness naar Drumnadrochit (of verder weg Fort Augustus) ligt dit restaurant. Restaurant, postkantoor, ijsjesverkoop, kledingwinkeltje alles bij elkaar. Niet te vergelijken met welk ander restaurant waar we zijn geweest. Zeer kleinschalig, zeer relaxt. Maar ook nog eens heel erg lekker eten, de zalm bijvoorbeeld! Geen drankvergunning, dus neem je eigen bier of wijn mee. Of bestel heerlijke home made lemonade. Aanrader!

Top top à conseiller cuisine traditionnelle avec une qualité irréprochable. Après avoir visiter le château l’endroit pour bien manger.

We came back to Oakwood after a first visit in 2015 and weren't disappointed. The food was delicious and the atmosphere really great. The host has a brilliant kind of humor and soon discovered that we're German and some jokes with us. They won't sell alcohol in the restaurant, so it's kind of bring-your-own-beer (they tell you on the telephone already). I recommend to book a table there as it is a kind of hidden gem and they close in winter times earlier, if there are no bookings.

Me and my wife stopped here for lunch, looking for a light bite to eat and after looking at the menu, ordered 2 soups and were told there is only one portion left. I opted for the bacon sandwich with ascratch of butter and recieved a doorstop of bread laden in butter with uncooked bacon. My wifes soup was tasty if porridge like in consistency, and when i produced my bank card to pay for my £9 bill, the man proceeded to tell me that it wasnt convinient for him to take a card payment for a bill so small, and proceeded to tell us how much it costs him to rent the machime. There is no sign to say card payments over a certain price only, and i found this innapropriate, as its 2018, most people paay with card. Pretty dissapointed, wont be back

Amazed at the reviews as this seemed like home cooking which hadn’t turned out as planned. Maybe we made poor choices but the chicken stroganoff was sweet and sickly and the Thai chicken tasted as if the pan had burnt. Desserts were better but we won’t be back.

We were driving in Inverness and it was too early for dinner. Our hotel was south so we headed down by Lochness. On the way we saw the Oakwood Restaurant. We were accepted without reservations, which I would recommend. It is a ma and pa place. The husband is in the front and the wife is cooking in the back. It was tremendous. The place filled and there is only one seating. One of the best meals in Scotland. Do not miss this place. It is small, call for reservations, we were lucky. Also it does not serve alcohol. Bring your own.

Unplanned last minute lunch stop. Modest surroundings didn't give a clue to what wonderful food was to come. Beautiful flavoured hearty chowder, melt in the mouth beef and beautiful fresh vegetables. No licence but no corkage either.

Du boeuf angus dans une sauce oignons et vin qui a fait l'unanimité : c'est (très) bon, ça tient chaud. Puis une "crème brûlée" au whisky qui n'était pas ce que j'attendais mais du coup une délicieuse surprise (plutôt une crème glacée avec un topping de crème brûlée).

The staff here are very friendly and the food is just superb. When we have visitors we make sure to include a visit to the Oakwood. Nice wee gift shop attached as well.

Great welcoming restaurant with fantastic Food. Very welcoming and friendly. Had our 6 and 4 year old with us who also loved it. Well worth a visit.

Had an evening meal here with friends. The meal was excellent, there is an extensive Scottish influenced menu which should suit all tastes, whilst the surroundings are a little antiquated it does not detract from your enjoyment. You do need to book or at least that is my recommendation. The staff can be a little blunt but once you get over initial understanding this is not a problem. There is a small gift shop attached which is interesting to browse. Easily found from the Main Road with adequate parking.

Du får vad du betalar för! 2 personer för £15

The best plate of food I have had all year. Highly recommend a visit to Oakwood. Great service, warm atmosphere.

Visited 2017 with family after reccomendation, food good, service good, nice atmosphere. I would reccomend.

Scrivo questa recensione per rimediare alla mia precedente, in cui avevo dato sempre dato un buon giudizio ma basato sulla visita ad un altrom ristorante ad inverness: Mi sono accordto dell'errore grazie al messaggio del simpatico gestore (che diceva grazie ma... piatti spagnoli, birra? non serviamo birra qui...) quindi: il ristorante è davvero ottimo, cucina tradizionale scozzese molto buona e fatta in casa, peccato che non ci sia anche della buona birra scozzese. servizio gentile disponibile e simpatico, davvero come ha già scritto un altro utente "un angolo di scozia aggogliente e rilassante".

We dined at the Oakwood last week to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary. It had been just over 12 months since we visited and had come back on Holiday. It’s in a nice location close to Loch Ness.The food continues to be of a very high standard indeed, quality ingredients, very tasty with lots of choice. I had crab to start, halibut for main, and ice cream for dessert, my husband had beef followed by the whisky and chocolate cheesecake. Everything was superb. The owners and staff are welcoming and very friendly.... such a special place for us. We will be back, that’s for sure. Thank you !