Red Pepper Restaurant in Highland

Great restaurant with great food! Service friendly and accommodating..

Centre of town and easy to find. Simple relaxed setting with nice food and service at a reasonable charge. Great food choice and quality products. Beautiful fresh fish and scallops combined with a well cooked steak. If you are in the area and looking for a relaxed but enjoyable setting then we would high recommend.

My partner and I had a great dinner at Red Pepper. They have plenty of gluten free options on the menu including the Cullen Skink soup and gluten free battered fish and chips! For starters we had the Cullen skink, warm goats cheese salad (both gluten free) and my partner also had the haggis (not gluten free). For main I had the gluten free fish and chips and my partner had the normal fish and chips. All dishes were tasty and fresh and the service was great as well!

Great service from friendly staff. The nachos were really good to share as a starter. The Scrabster haddock was lovely both breaded and battered with really good homemade chips. Great selection of beers too.

Belle découverte ! Du poisson frais, bien assaisonné et bien travaillé ! Bravo au cuisinier ! Excellent accueil ! Je recommande ce restaurant.

Very good food for a reasonable price and friendly service, the mussels as a starter were absolutely very good, af a tip i would suggest to play some lounge music on the background 😁 , when you are in Thurso you must go to the Red Pepper for a nice dinner

We where staying overnight in a B&B and it was the land lady who recommended the Red pepper, the food was outstanding garlic mushrooms to die for and the steak was cooked to perfection, it is a bit on the pricy side but well worth the birthday treat for my wife service spot on fully recommend

After enquiring about dinner, we were told there were no tables available. One of the staff came over and told us there was a table available after all, only for the bar manageress to say under her breath that she wasn't doing walk ins. We felt as welcome as the plague, and left very disappointed by her manner and the way we were treated...

We reserved a table at this restaurant after reading all the great reviews but I have to say we found the food to be average at best. I had the chicken breast with stuffed haggis which was overcooked and very dry. My partner was also very disappointed with her lemon sole. The restaurant is fairly small and seemed to lack any atmosphere although it was full. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive but overall we were very disappointed with our mains and decided against having any desserts.

Best Baked Potatoes we ever got served. Fish and Ships every pence was worth . Thank you for kind service. It was a nice experience and we can recommend it to visit this place.

Firstly the manageress could not do more for us, springing on her a last minute booking of 25 people. All the staff so friendly and helpful. The food was beautifully cooked and presented and not rushed which made dinner more pleasant as well. Everything made our night a success. Nice to know Thurso has a great place to eat and drink in pleasant surroundings. We'll be back.

Wow. Just wow. Amazing good. Well worth the trip north. On NC500. Friends said it was the best venison they had ever had. Chicken with haggis delish. Jilly was a fabulously attentive host.

Great little place the restaurant is inside the hotel the food was exceptional I had the haddock and it was the best fish I ever tasted.

Ristorante-pub con doppio menù, per clienti più o meno esigenti. Abbiamo optato per quello più basico ma il cibo è molto buono comunque e le porzioni generose. Il personale è piuttosto loquace e nel locale si sta bene, anche per la buona scelta di birre dal bancone del pub. Con circa 25 sterline a testa si esce contenti.

Great friendly service in restaurant...

Closed on Sundays? That's what I was told when I phoned but website says otherwise.

Delicious meal, Salmon was beautifully cooked and The did a cheese board with jam as instead of chutney

10 out of 5 stars.. super friendly and helpful staff.... super delicious fish..... 😁 great!!! also the beer ( 👌😋)

Hands down the best dinner I ever had in the UK, with prices well below average. We Italians tend to be extra picky about food but this place has passed the test with full score 😀 I reccommend the cullen skink and the salmon with pancetta in particular.

The steak was delicious. Enter through the Holborn Hotel.

Friendly and charming place. Lacks a little renovation but the staff makes us forget it. The food is OK for a pub, nothing more. I didn't have a WOW but no disappointment except for the Haggis. Sorry, I'm not capable.

Food was way too overpriced for the quality. I've gotten so much better for the price. Atmosphere also very sad. At least the service was nice, but it wasn't worth it

Good food good staff nothing more nothing less

Very friendly service, food very good (Scottish salmon)

Unfortunately there was no more space in the dining room, so we were seated in the bar. But that didn't help matters either. The people here are nice and the food was great. And all for a small thaler. Gladly again.

Good food, good service but not a great ambience. For the price they charge I would have expected a really good ambience but it was a little dark with basic interiors.

Really crispy langoustines, and good food. Expect to wait on a busy night, however.

You arrive, ask nicely if you can eat... and have the distinct impression of being a nuisance No one is interested in you, you ask again with a smile if you can have a beer, you are told to wait - normal - except that no one comes back to you So you end up going to eat in another restaurant, which will turn out to be much more welcoming! To the wise...

Rather inconspicuous from the outside, the Red Pepper impresses with its menu selection - fish lovers in particular are in good hands here, there is a changing menu with current fish menus. I tried the (unfortunately only) vegetarian dish on the menu, which was very tasty! The dessert, white chocolate cheesecake, was also excellent. Attentive & friendly service - clear emo error!

Had Langoustine as starter & Sirloin Steak as main meal..both were AMAZING! I'm from Australia so i am lucky to have nice steak there..this was the best steak I've had in many years!😜

Chose this place based on reviews whilst doing NC500. I needed somewhere special for my wife’s 50th and we were not disappointed. Easy to park near the hotel. The staff were attentive and professional. The place was clean and the food was fresh and delicious. The menu is limited but with enough options to choose from. The decor and ambience was a bit sparse although modern, however we came here for food and that was the star. Thank you to the staff we had a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommended.

We booked ahead for 7.30 but it took 45 minutes for our starter to arrive and 30 mins for our drinks (which we had to chase for). The starter was crab claws. It is usual for these to be cold however ours arrived blazing hot at 8.15 and the courtesy crack had not been done by the kitchen. They were far too hot to handle safely so this meant we could not crack them ourselves till nearly 8.30. By then all the other diners were leaving and when our main course arrived at 840 the staff started cleaning down all around us and re-laying all the other tables. The clatter of crockery and cutlery was awful, ruined the evening as we felt really unwelcome .It was evident the staff wanted to go home. We ate speedily and left.The food was nice but the service was dreadful. Could not recommend - this was supposed to be something of a seafood treat, it was not inexpensive, and we were very disappointed.

If you like seafood you will absolutely love it here, muscles, monkfish, salmon,prawns all great!

Came here because of the good comments. Clearly confirmed! Very tasty food.

We didn't have a reservation, but they worked us in and were so kind. The fish and chips were delicious!

Little bit hard to find from the outside, but once you’re in they will serve you lovely dishes and drinks. Good restaurant with good food for good prices. Fancy a bite in Thurso, definitely try this place.

Really friendly and accommodating staff. We didnt book ahead but they still managed to fit us in. The black pudding for a starter was lovely, the steak for main amazing! Nicely hidden, wouldnt know about it unless you read trip advisor!

We had dinner there with 4 people and we were all absolutely thrilled! We went there on the recommendation of Tripadvisor!

We ate here for 2 evenings whilst on our driving tour of the NC500. We arrived a little early but that wasn't a problem. The service was attentive and friendly and the food was amazing. I had the special starter of langoustines which were coooked to perfection. Then halibut then cheesecake. I couldn't fault any of it. On the second evening I had Mussels followd by salmon both of which were perfectly cooked. The downside of the evening was that there was a noisy group of 9 people but that's not the fault of the restaurant. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and if we're ever in this area again we would go back.

Amazing customer service. One lady serving at the bar and waiting on tables but we were attended to completely. Food was beautiful and fresh. Came out very quickly. Cannot complain. Great stop for NC500ers wanting a quick but lovely meal.

Good food, friendly staff, nice views of the sea and coast line, good prices, plenty of chairs and tables, Ideal for families.👍👍👍

First of all drinks never came out until half way through our starter while after being prompted.. for the price of the starters I’d say it’s a joke you could hardly feed a snail with that portion. Then dinner came out and it was very bland and unseasoned.. the Sea bass was dry and the sirloin steak was tough and I had to ask for my chips as it’s supposed to come with the steak but they actually came after I finished my steak. All and all definitely not worth the price.

A lot of fish dishes on the menu - that's fine, personally I love it - but three of our party of six weren't so enamoured. Some dishes also feature on the menu in the Holborn bar next door and are cheaper there. It was a reasonable meal but there wasn't anything in particular that would make me say I was desperate to return.

close to our lodge and easy to find. pleasant dining area, the bar area a bit too noisy. staff seemed new but very helpful.. i had the grilled haddock and chips, my partner the monkfish. both meals were tasty and well prepared. WE would reccomend the Red Pepper as a good night out. staffing is a problem after covid and everyone seems new but are trying

We visited the Red Pepper Restaurant whilst completing the NC500. We did not eat out very much whilst completing the NC500, therefore, we did not have anything to compare it too. However, we found it very overpriced for what we received. For starter, we both had the tempura prawns - which had a very thick and hard batter around a very small prawn. It came with a small amount of salad with I reckon an entire bottle of sweet chilli sauce poured on top. For main we had the battered haddock, which whilst the fish was pleasant - the chips were barely cooked and the batter on the fish was incredibly oily. Following starters and main, we decided against having a dessert. The service was again "average." The waitress and waiter were present - but did not attempt to build any rapport with us.

Der hohe Preis war nicht gerechtfertigt angesichts der eher durchschnittlichen Qualität des Essens. Die Pilzsuppe (Vorspeise) war versalzen, der Fisch kaum gebraten und geschmacklos, Sauce kam im Plastikbecher.

Food was amazing ❤️Late booking dead phone couldn't get in the room.. The staff went above and beyond amazing family run business will definitely come back thanks again 👍

One of the better restaurants to eat in Thurso. Preparing vegetables and salads is not the strongest point. Got into a disagreement about two salads we didn't order. Childish reaction from waitress, we just left it that way

We reizen nu ruim 1wk rond in Scotland en dit was ons vijfde etentje uit en de lekkerste tot nu toe! Gezellig restaurantje met zeer aardige en attente bediening, verliep lekker vlot.

We stopped for dinner in Thurso while visiting Scotland and found this resturant on Tripadvisor. It was a good find the food was fresh and varied. Seafood was avaliable in various option. I had the Cullen Skink with smaoked haddock very nice if only a bit too salty. Plenty of fresh bread rolls were supplied to the table. For MianI had the seafood platter which was loaded up with prawns, smoked salmon, rollmops and more ample for any meal but could have done with a larger side salad, this was an option to add to the main meals though. Services was very good. If we were in the area again we would definetly revisit.

Lovely staff especially Liz, food was great however I had the seafood platter, all elements were delicious except for the crab meat which tasted of nothing at all.

The sober furnishings should not disguise the very dedicated service and delicious cuisine. We ate and drank excellently :)

Travelling around Scotland relying on trip advisor to find places to eat. This has been the best place so far. All the staff were incredibly friendly and we had the warmest welcome that we could possibly wish for. The food was simply amazing. When we look back on our time in Thurso it will be this restaurant that we will remember.

We ate in the bar. The nachos and cheese came with sour cream and salsa and were a meal in themselves. For main course I had vegetarian fajitas, which had more sour cream. For dessert I had the cheese board, which was a bit disappointing - three tiny pieces of cheese, a pile of assorted crackers and some chutney. At £7.95 I would have expected something a little better. But the total bill, for the two of us, including 2 glasses of wine was a very reasonable £55. The waiting staff were outstanding, informal, friendly and attentive. Smart casual dress.

Het restaurant werd aanbevolen door een lokale bewoner. De buitenzijde doet niet vermoeden dater sprake is van een restaurant dat de moeite van een bezoek waard is. Met name de vismaaltijden zijn bereid met verse vis. Overigens was de duck a l'orange ook uitstekend. De bediening is vriendelijk. De inrichting simpel. Tevredenheid resulteerde in twee bezoeken.

Nobody really knows how things work. The end of the story: we left without eating because the other boss didn't want to offer us the special, which was only served at the bar. Anyone who does too much has only themselves to blame. Then we went to Ynot. Super nice and great food. Above all, the atmosphere was much nicer and it was warm in the restaurant.

Sicuramente la migliore cena in Scozia. Forse una delle migliori della mia vita a dire il vero... Cameriere gentilissime, nonostante le nostre non impeccabili english skills, dei sapori così intensi non li avevo mai sentiti (soprattutto il salmone e l'aringa). Abbiamo preso 2 starters (insalata di granchio e cozze delle Shetland), 2 secondi (coda di rospo e misto di freddi), 2 desserts (pudding toffee stinky e torta calda al cioccolato). Tutto eccellente, per 68 pounds (75 con la mancia). Prenotazione consigliata.

Good food, good service and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed in hotel attached & breakfast was included in rate. Local produce, freshly cooked to order, good selection of cereals, juices, etc. Recommend the haggis & black pudding, very tasty & not stodgy & was perfectly cooked.

Food was good and we'll priced.

The staff are friendly and the food is excellent Will definitely be returning

Un lugar maravilloso, tranquilo. Dentro de un hotel, en la maravillosa ciudad de Thurso. Pleno mar del Norte, con las...

We ate at the Holborn Hotel the most during our stay in Thurso. The menu was excellent, lots of choices and cooked perfectly. Highly recommended.

Great place good food nice staff would recommend this wee place if yr in thurso

Restaurant was on the recommended places to eat at the guest house we were staying at. The food was really good, the staff were very friendly and the restaurant was clean. Couldn't ask for much more.

There was a very friendly warm welcome from the male server on the busy night we visited. He was only too pleased to fit us in despite being rushed off his feet with his colleague. Food was hearty and tasty - good value. All in...

This restaurant offers a wide selection of good food at a good price! The staff were friendly and accommodating!!! I would go back!

We came here to eat as the reviews seemed the best in Thurso. We were hugely disappointed. The food was greasy and overpriced, as two people who always clear our plates, we left nearly half of our meals. Our server asked us if the music...

Service: Didn’t get the waitresses name, but despite being fairly busy with just herself on, was friendly and quick. Food: Food was absolutely fantastic and a real surprise!

Visited with a bunch of work colleagues, the staff were friendly and the food (and wine) was good, will definitely go again.

Good pub grub! Food was tasty and prices were reasonable.

What a great wee find, amazing food, friendly staff, reasonably priced, not a bad place to spend an evening 😀

Booked table at last minute and so glad we did. Nice wee restaurant within the Holborn Hotel. Very pleasant staff and food was delicious. So good in fact there was no room for dessert.

Really nice atmosphere, friendly and good attentive service. The food was lovely and decently priced.

Oh my goodness the best starters I've had scallops and black pudding 😍and squid 🦑

Looked on your web site. Nothing to say you are not doing food on a Monday. Which is very much misleading.

Food was good enough, but the service was extremely slow and not very friendly

Really great food, great staff, ordering through app could be better but overall a great place to eat.

Has been closed since before the lockdown, we ended up going to the pub next to it, small bar and food was your average pub fare.

We ordered tempura prawns followed by fish and chips. The batter on the prawns was ordinary thick batter and over cooked.The result was the prawns were rubbery and difficult to eat. The haddock was good but the chips were of the frozen variety and not...

Fish and chips were awesome. Homemade tartare sauce.

Quite a seedy place. The lobster i ordered was inedible, rubbery, and would not cut easily with a knife. I sent it back. Not recommended.

We came here as the reviews were quite good. We ordered & paid via their app... oh dear what a BIG mistake. The Cullen skink was like warm milk with some potato thrown in. The salt & pepper squid was quite tasty but only 4...

Loved the food. Only place we could get last min but I think it was the best in the area for pub food.

We had some salt and pepper squid, a lobster dish (was a bit over cooked) and Teo of us had scampi. Food was fine just average nothing to shout about. The Covid precautions of ordering and paying on your phone on each order placed made...

Food was absolutely delicious. The staff were busy but had time for you and they were friendly.

Edible but that’s about all. Starters were good. Chicken strips was extremely thin served with chips. Needed peas, beans, coleslaw or something...

Great food, great staff and a great place. Covid Safe. Visited with a friend as we were staying nearby.

Amazing food!! And lovely staff, very welcoming place!

At the time of our visit the restaurant was closed so we ate on the hotel bar. In accordance with the covid restrictions the food and drink menu options where all available from a mobile phone app. Tables were spaced out accordingly and staff in...

Had the hot sea food platter... And Heiniken.. would recommend

Really really good fish dishes for starter and main. Excellent Scrabster fish & chips. Very good C19 protocol and app easy to use for ordering. Friendly and professional staff.

We booked as a family and had to be split up. Which we accepted due to the restrictions. But put at extreme ends of the building?! We did not come at a busy time. When one table was paying for the two tables meals we were told the ‘dine out to help out’ scheme could not be applied. This was not explained until the end. We felt treated differently from the locals, who all seemed to have the seafood platter? Wasn’t on the menu we were shown. We were not shown the specials board. Would recommend the Cullen skink which was nice. My wife had the overpriced steak which did not come medium unfortunately.

On a recent visit three of four dishes were very good. Lobster and chips, Fish and Chips and Beefburger were all spot on. One dish which was the most expensive The Hot Seafood Platter was somewhat of a disappointment. The Langoustines weren't the best and...

Lovely food and helpful staff. New covered outdoor area a definite winner!

Visited for lunch today, after a slight mistake in the order (which was rectified immediately and efficiently by very friendly staff) thoroughly enjoyed every morsel.

Visiting friends and they recommended this place. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had the smoked mussels to start with and they were absolutely fabulous. I had the burger (my standard new place comparator ) and it was very good. The wife and our friends also enjoyed their meals. Beer wasn't cheap but probably normal for this place. If I'm back in the area I would return to this restaurant.

The menu in the Red Pepper sounds very exicting; however, when the food arrives it is somewhat disappointing. The quality is fine but the quantity beggars belief - an almost completley white plate and very little food to spoil it. The service was good but for the price I would expect to leave the able feeling as though I had eaten, rather than thinking about a trip to the chippy for a top-up.

Excellent food, steaks cooked perfectly, everything was top notch. Make sure you try the fajita and the steak baguette!

Place had a nice atmosphere but staff were hard to find and food was bland and average. I expected more