Station Road Restaurant in Highland

Having stayed at the Lovat some years ago, we were looking forward to returning to the bar and restaurant for dinner. However, the receptionist had other ideas. I called the hotel as we are travelling with 2 dogs in our motorhome. I know that dogs are not allowed in the restaurant, but my request was simple if we sit in the bar, can we order food from the restaurant and eat in the bar. The response is that is where the staff let this place down "we would not do that. Food is for the restaurant, and we do not serve food in the bar in any circumstances. " Now people may find this fine, but having travelled most of the UK and eaten in some of the best restaurants, we have never experienced this level of superiority from staff. We have many times had this request accommodated and, in fact, establishments have complimented us on asking for the adaptation and commented that they will offer the service moving forward. The hotel is situated in prime tourist territory and surrounded by beautiful walks for ramblers and their dogs, so this is so very short-sighted. We won't be making the 600-mile trip from suffolk again after this encounter. Your star will never be available without training for your staff.

Fantastic food, amazing, in fact. I have no idea how this restaurant doesn't have Michelin stars it is that good. We had a great meal and would highly recommend.

My family and I had high hopes for Station Road. Their focus on local ingredients and inventive cuisine was exactly what we were looking for. Unfortunately, the fantastic food they serve is marred by uneven, inattentive, and, at times, bizarre service. After drink orders were taken, they came out one at a time over several minutes—an odd start to the meal. One of our drinks was delivered and misidentified…twice. It was finally identified several minutes into our meal as a cocktail that had clearly been ordered by another table. Water glasses sat empty for long periods of time and were only refilled after we asked. Wine pairings with our mains didn’t appear until long after the food was delivered and had gone cold. After voicing my concerns to one of the owners about the poor service, she became defensive and provided a non-apology. The kitchen is clearly working hard to produce fantastic food. Everything was delicious. Unfortunately, the front of the house ruined what could have been a spectacular dinner.

Fantastic tasting menu with excellent drinks and attentive staff. Great attention has been paid to the food with elegant touches. Would highly recommend for an outstanding meal!

tres bon gastronomique a. reserver en avance. vraiment tres bon. Le repas était très très très très bon digne d’un grand restaurant français.

Everything was high class: ambiance, service, food. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to experience travel in comfort and luxury

Absolutely delicious. The experience was fantastic - the staff were all lovely, and the food beautifully presented. The specialty cocktails were also unique and tasty.

The restaurant is amazing! 5 star quality food! Would highly recommend, our experience was brilliant. The hotel itself is also beautiful. We stayed in the garden room & it was perfect.

Stunning. The most amazing ‘wow factor’ dinner I have had in a long time. Great Service, very friendly staff and a definite must for anyone visiting Fort Augustus.

Food terrific. The best we had in our whole holiday & probably the best in the area. Expensive but worth it.

He tenido la suerte de comer en varios restaurantes con estrellas Michelin a lo largo de los años, y la calidad de la comida en el Lovat está a la par con cualquier cosa que haya probado antes. La comida está fuera de este mundo. El primer plato era carrillera de ternera con pasta (guau). El plato principal de bacalao con espuma muscular fue sublime, con sabores intensos y maravillosos ingredientes. No puedo recomendar este lugar lo suficiente.

La comida y el servicio fueron excelentes. Tengo una alergia a las nueces que fue acomodada maravillosamente por el personal. Fue increíble que pudiera disfrutar de los tres platos sin restricción de mi alergia. El personal fue muy amable y atento durante toda la noche. Definitivamente regresaría aquí si visita la zona nuevamente.

Incredible food, great service and we were made to feel very comfortable with all the COVID-19 precautions the Lovat has taken. We went as a group of 4 including 1 vegetarian. We all had the tasting menu and couldn’t have been happier with our night out.

Traveling from Glasgow with friends from Canada, discovered from the way back and just dropped in. Fantastic food, excellent service tranquil surroundings. We will visit again.

Have visited this restaurant several times. Never fails to supply excellent food. Menu is a cut above normal restaurant food because of the resident chef.

Best New Year's Eve Ever!!! We were staying in nearby accommodation and wanted to celebrate Hogmanay in style. We were NOT disappointed! It was rather pricey at £120 per head, but the reviews were excellent and we thought we'd risk it. SO pleased we did! It was worth every single penny! It was a Hogmanay Special with a Peaky Blinders theme. From the moment we arrived at 6.30 p.m. we were welcomed with exquisite canapes and delicious cocktails. The fun started straight away with professionally run casino tables - the dealers were hilarious and it was great entertainment. Then we were called through to the main dining area, where the large circular tables were beautifully decorated, and we were treated to a special themed gift basket. The service just got better and better, and the food was absolutely outstanding! We could not fault a single thing. There was a traditional Ceilidh set up after dinner. The lovely guy in charge encouraged us all to have a go, and much hilarity ensued!! This got us all very relaxed, and we made lots of new friends throughout the evening. The atmosphere by midnight was electric, and it was indeed a perfect way to see in the New Decade! We were led outside for the fireworks soon after midnight, and I have to say, they were absolutely incredible!!! We were in a party of six, but if felt like we were celebrating with dozens of friends. It was an incredible night. I have no hesitation in highly recommending The Lovat, and we plan to return.

Booked this restaurant a couple of days before heading to Fort Augustus for a family mid-term break, (based on the good reviews on Tripadvisor.) If you're after standard fare, big portions etc then this may not be the place for you, but if you like fine dining, then look no further. Everything we had was superb, from the home made bread and smoked tomato butter, the charred mackerel starter, the venison mains (my wife had the lamb) and the delicious deserts. The children were also very well catered for and we all agreed on the exceptional quality of the meal. The chefs here are truly gifted and the overall ambiance of the place and the friendly laid back nature of the waiting staff make for an excellent experience all round. Would be first place on my list if back in the Fort Augustus area.

Mi experiencia en el Lovat Brasserie fue de 5 estrellas de principio a fin.Fue simplemente una aventura en montaña rusa de calidad y sabores, un viaje que simplementeNo quiero bajar.El personal fue muy amable y acogedor, mención especial para Findlay y Kayla queNo podría haber hecho más para hacernos sentir como en casa.Realmente es difícil para mí expresar con palabras la calidad de la comida, ya que nuncaExperimenté algo como eso.¡El sabor, la presentación, el tamaño de la porción fue PERFECTO! ! !Si alguna vez quisiste experimentar una cena de 5 estrellas a lo que creo que son precios muy razonablesentonces esto es todo.Lo más destacado para mí fue el pan y la mantequilla de tomate ahumado, tan bueno que pedí otra porción.De vacaciones desde la costa este de Escocia (3 horas y 30 minutos), pero si alguna vez estuviese en el área nuevamente, definitivamente me desviaría para visitar nuevamente.

Realmente me encantó la comida y el servicio: tenía un menú de degustación de 3 platos que era local, fresco y bien combinado con vinos. El servicio fue amable y atento. Buena iluminación, y justo al otro lado de la calle del Highlands Club y al lado del canal. Después de la cena, tuvimos un buen whisky junto a la chimenea en el Inn esperando que la lluvia disminuya, ¡una gran experiencia y el número 1 en nuestros lugares en Loch Ness!

Tienes que reservar para que te garanticen una mesa en este restaurante, que es un proceso fácil. Llegamos a tiempo para nuestra reserva y donde Caroline nos recibió y nos llevó a nuestras mesas. El servicio fue acentuado por la participación de todo el personal que fue más que amable y hospitalario y nos hizo sentir realmente apreciados y bienvenidos. La elección de las bebidas era muy buena ya un precio razonable. La comida no solo era variada sino que se cocinaba a la perfección, la atención hasta al más mínimo detalle era excelente. No podríamos haber esperado nada más de este restaurante, todo fue excelente.

Optamos por el menú de degustación (pedido por adelantado), que era fabuloso. Naturalmente, las porciones son pequeñas, pero cada bocado era una sensación de sabor; Un chef muy imaginativo y creativo. El vuelo del vino también fue bien elegido, para acompañar la comida. Bien vale la pena el gasto.

This is an expensive restaurant, main dish prices similar to what you would pay in a top London restaurant. Don't expect linen table clothes or service and atmosphere to be the same. The food was good but portions are small. Our waiter dealt with the bread crumbs on the table by swiping them directly onto the floor. The background music was pop classics totally inappropriate for a fine dining experience. For the price I expected more.

Went here for our last night out in Fort Augustus. The food is as good as some Michelin restaurants. Atmosphere was very relaxed, basically a great evening.

We have been Fort Augustus for a few days and tried a few different places to eat all of which have been good...the Lovat Brasserie was excellent and by far the best place we have eaten.The Brasserie has simply, clean modern decor with a warm welcome on arrival.The table was dressed with "real napkins" and water. The food menu has only a few dishes to choose from but all looked great. The drinks menu was vast!We had 4 different starters all of which were impeccably presented. I enjoyed throughly the crab Canelloni but all other starters were equally well received.I had the venison for main which was served pink and very tender. We had a side of curried cauliflower which was probably needed as portion sizes are not huge.Our overall bill was increased due to the various bottles of wine and glasses of gin as you will see from the attached copy of our bill.It isn't cheap but worth every penny we paid. If you only go to one restaurant in Fort Augustus make sure it's The Lovat.If we had had this food in a top London restaurant we would have been delighted and probably have paid twice as much.

The staff couldn't do enough to make us and our dog comfortable! The food is 5 star and being able to take the dog to such a place is a real unique bonus!

Unsere Vermieter hatten uns das Restaurant empfohlen. Wir waren absolut begeistert von der Freundlichkeit der Angestellten, dem Ambiente und natürlich dem Essen. Schon bei der Reservierung des Tisches wurde ich bezüglich Allergien gefragt, die dann auch beim Essen berücksichtigt wurde. Wir hatten Lamm und Wild - beides war vom Feinsten incl. dem frischen knackigen Gemüse. Wer gerne gehobene Küche mag, der kommt hier absolut auf seine Kosten. Absolut empfehlenswert.

Small portions worth every penny, very attentive service and a nice setting. Absolutely worthwhile visiting for dinner after a long day of sightseeing.

Amazing place. Fine attention to details. Beautiful place, excellent staff and amazing food.The location was great too. Rooms very very nice and updated.

We went here for our anniversary and the food was amazing. Expensive but so worth it for a splurge dinner. We tried a number of things and they were all delicious. I would recommend here if you are after a special dinner.

My daughter and I have just spent a lovely birthday evening in the Brasserie. The food was wonderful and beautifully presented. Thank you to a creative and talented chef and to the staff, especially Thomas, who all made our special evening perfect.

This restaurant located in the hotel near the Loch Ness lake. We visited this place for two times for dinner and three times for breakfast. In my opinion this is a Michelin star restaurant. Very tasty food, delicious desserts, huge selection of gin and vine. I was not expected high level restaurant were located in this small city.

Such a hidden gem. Excellent food, high level of presentation, backed up by wonderful taste. Couldn’t recommend it more. The three of us ate here for a good, though premium price (£25 per main, around £8 for dessert). It’s expensive, but very much worth it. Even our slightly fussy daughter enjoyed it. She chose the children’s menu which had a decent range of less adventurous, but still excellent (and generously portioned) food for kids who have pretty limited taste like ours! The mains were superb, but the desserts were another level. Genuinely fantastic and though we loved the level of service, if they cranked it up to be a bit more attentive they’d surely be looking at Michelin star status. The food was beautiful and each course had a level of surprise that elevated the whole experience.This is a wonderful restaurant that deserves a lot more attention, so get there before it does. Absolutely incredible.

We have been coming to this restaurant 2 or 3 times a year for the last 5 years and it has improved year on year!It’s now what I consider to be fine dining. The Venison was wonderful, equal to a Michelin starred restaurant we are at recently in London.The Lemon Cheescake was a wonderful revelation.We shall be back again next year and look forward to it.

Auf jeden Fall tut man alles dafür, von der Essens- und Weinberatung über den sehr freundlichen Service bis hin zum Erlebnis Essen. Ausgezeichnet, auch die Weine. Nicht preisgünstig, aber durchaus ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis

We booked in for dinner during our stay in Fort Augustus, myself, my wife and 10 year old son. The staff were delightful and welcoming, and the dining room understated, but very stylish, really to our taste. And so to the food .......................... wow ! we were all totally blown away by all of the dishes we had, if you had told me before this meal that my 10 year old son would rave about lentils and carrots I would have called you crazy, but rave he did. Each dish was so beautifully crafted and well thought out, presentation was exceptional as were the flavours of all 3 courses. Service was excellent, wines and coffee all top notch, I could recommend this restaurant to anyone, the chef has a really great talent

Came here to refuel after a trip on the loch. The coffee was great and the fruit scones were delicious.

We came for breakfast just after it had ended. The lovely staff accommodated is nonetheless, setting us up in the drawing room and preparing a delightful breakfast and coffee. The eggs were yummy, the bacon delicious and the black pudding the best we have had. By far the best part, though, was the warm, wonderful people! Thank you for everything Thomas!

Très bon dîner avec des saveurs locales bien mises en valeur. Équipe accueillante.Une très bonne étape sur le Loch Ness

Eating in hotel restaurants is usually very disappointing. I’m pleased to say this was quite the opposite. The chef is obviously highly trained and the food was delicious. The servers were very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Toc toc? Is there a Guide Michelin's advisor over there?? This restaurant is just amazing ! We were 4, we have tried different dishes, everything was just perfect. A friendly and professional staff was there to complete the wonderful experience. They largely deserve one star. Highly recommended.Thank you all.

Really good place for a spot of dinner! The venison and rabbit were both amazing. Get there on time as kitchen is quite busy.

We were recommended to dine at the Lovat whilst staying at the Lorien House. The meal was excellent, served superbly and was based on local ingredients.

Efter en dagstur i området bokade vi bord på detta mysiga brasserie. Fantastisk mat service och gott vin.

The dinner in the restaurant is outstanding. Quality and creativity on the plate. All fresh products and well selected ! One of the waiter serving the food is explaining what’s being served in such a nice way, that tasting and eating becomes a real pleasure.We recommend you to have the “Snickers” as a desert !The bar is very complete and bartender knows his job !

We ate at the brasserie last night and it was the best meal we’ve had in the U.K. and we’ve been here for a month. Thelamb was a wonderful surprise, 5 star presentation and taste. The “snickers” dessert was an absolute work of art. Thomas, our waiter, was efficient and helpful, as were the girls. It was our last night in Fort Augustus or we would be back there again tonight.

Rigtig god mad, som der virklig er kælet for i alle detaljer. Kompetent og meget serviceminded personale.Klart der bedste vi har prøvet i Skotland, og det er en del.

To begin the server asked if there were any allergies to foods. Great start. Breads were delicious and creative. Breakfast was also delicious and plentiful

The Bistro is like Michelin star food. Their slow cooked lamb was amazing as was the sweet Highly recommended

A great chef with amazing food. Nicely dressed plates and interesting Scottish modern cuisine. Nice service with nice competent staff. Very disappointed by the dinning room (aka “corner of shame”) we were giving despite having booked... you should not make customer diner here, it’s not matching the level of the kitchen.

Recently had dinner in Brasserie. The staff were very at tentative. The meal was good but rather expensive for what was served oojt.

Nous avons déjeuné sandwiches ... dans ce restaurant 4 étoiles / Le midi où nous sommes passés, le chef avait décidé de ne proposer que ce type de restauration... Le cadre est superbe / Les sandwiches au saumon et les soupes délicieuses et le service (avec effort de parler français) très sympathique. Nous aurions aimé manger gastronomie !!!

Had a dinner here after a wedding. There were 15 of us so a set menu and all the food was tasty. The menu looked interesting and an OK wine list. More spacious and quiet and appears to be dog friendly!

Food and service outstanding. I live in a large city in the us and have eaten at exceptional restaurant throughout Europe Asia and US. The food was delicious and the staff friendly and lovely. So unexpected in a little town in Scotland. Eat here

We had an evening meal and breakfast whilst staying in the hotel on our honeymoon. The menu was limited and pretentious, although it is supposed to be fine dining I have seen much better and tasted much better. You would be better served going to the local chip shop. Items on the evening menu could not be identified by serving staff, in the morning the breakfast was terrible, half a portion of haggis and black pudding, tinned mushrooms and we were served the crust of a loaf as toast. Whilst eating they started to set up for dinner service at 9.05am, pulling and dragging tables and chairs around the dining room whilst clattering cutlery into drawers etc. It eventually drove us out to our room. When we complained the manager stated the chef was from France.....so as I said to the manager he clearly needs more cooking lessons. The whole ethos was one of a cattle market, get the people in and out as soon as possible whilst taking their money on the way. No atmosphere, no smiles, will not be going again.

We ate here while staying at The Lovat hotel. The excellent breads foreshowed what was a superb dining experience. The entrees and starters were not only beautifully presented, but tasted good as well. Portion sizes were small, but for us that is a good thing. The desserts came in deconstructed fashion- not my favorite method, but they tasted good. The food here resembled what you would expect in a Michelin starred restaurant.

The Lovat Brasserie is the restaurant within the Lovat Arms Hotel and as well as an entrance from the hotel itself it also has an outside entrance for non hotel diners.. The Brasserie has a modern feel to it with dark wooden floor boards, bare tables and wooden dividers to break up the dining area. There is a long bar on the wall by the outside entrance with high stool seats for those who want to eat by the bar. The menu and presentation of the food is upmarket — my wife chose the mushroom cappuccino to start with. A thick mushroom soup with croutons and on top a white foam — she thought it was delicious. I started with her the smoked salmon which consisted of a small round salmon mousse with a thick slice of smoked salmon with delicate squares of cucumber along the top. It looked pretty and it was full of flavour. Both were very good starters. The complimentary home made bread was also excellent. For our main courses we both chose the salmon fillet which was perfectly cooked, served with crispy skin, spinach , new potatoes and a crab mousse wrapped in a pasta cylinder which had black squid ink running through it. Very clever. We found the portion sizes ideal for us so we didn’t order a dessert. The wine list was extensive and prices reflected where we were eating but we had a NZ Albariño for £30 which was very good. The service throughout was excellent with friendly staff and all the courses were served in a timely manner. A lovely meal which we both thoroughly enjoyed.

This had to have been one of the best dining experiences we have ever had! Preparation, presentation and execution of flavors was superb. A must if you are in the Loch Ness area!!

We’ve just returned from a 4 night stay at the Lovat Hotel in Fort Augustus. Our last visit was 3 years ago when we had a fabulous stay and enjoyed the tasting menu in what was the Station Road restaurant. Sometimes it’s best not to go back when you’ve enjoyed a place so much but we were not disappointed in any way. The staff in the hotel and the Brasserie restaurant are fantastic - helpful, friendly and attentive. My wife is lactose intolerant and in many restaurants has to explain what this means and how it affects what she can eat. Not here, the staff members serving us were all aware and understood what things on the menu had dairy content. They also offered to make minor changes to certain dishes to replace an element containing dairy. How often do you go to a restaurant where that happens?The food here is fabulous, stunning, excellent, beautiful! Clearly it is prepared and presented by chefs who loves what they do and are highly skilled at their trade. Yes it’s not the cheapest place you will eat (and not the most expensive either) but it’s the kind of place where if you want to give yourself a real treat, you certainly will not be disappointed.It’s been 3 years since our last visit. We won’t leave it that long before our next.

After a lengthy and challenging drive through the backroads of the Scottish highlands, chanced upon this hotel. Food was exquisite, multi-layered and complex dishes served with apparent simplicity. We enjoyed smoked venison, salmon, and the lemon cheesecake. Not going to give the secret away, but this is a must-try for lovers of tart lemony amazingness. You won’t be disappointed.

A party of three, we booked here for our evening meal as we were moored at Fort Augustus overnight. On arrival we were immediately shown to our table by a very pleasant member of staff. The restaurant is very nicely decorated with plenty of windows giving it a lovely atmosphere. I had lamb for my main course, and can only say that it was memorable. It was cooked to perfection and the plate was so beautifully presented. Our desserts were equally enjoyable. We had coffee in the lounge which also had a lovely atmosphere. We thought the food here was of a very high standard and there had been a lot of thought gone into both the presentation and the quality of each dish. If you are in the area, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit as you will not be disappointed - on every account!

We loved this restaurant, good old fashioned top service with a smile and knowledgeable staff, who knew the menu inside out. Crab and salmon starters were so tasty and presented a little differently. The chef is very creative and really knows how to serve up first rate dishes. Our mains were so good, I had beef which was awesome and my wife had the fish. Difficult to explain in my poor command of the English language, but just to say the chef is inventive and makes theses dishes so interesting and it works. Thanks to all at the Lovat, great night

Great food and amazing service. The food was 5 star and even better that dogs are allowed in the restaurant. A really amazing place. We will be back!

Bij brasserie denk ik aan andere keuken dan deze. Het was heel lekker, verrassend en de prijs was prima. Voor grote eters zijn de porties misschien aan de kleine kant maar dat laat je wel toe om ook de lekkere voorgerechten en desserts te proeven.

We ate here as a family on our first night in Scotland. This unassuming restaurant puts out some of the best food I’ve ever had. All the presentations were masterfully executed and a pleasure to consume. The duck parfait , duck with truffle, lamb and venison deserve special mention. Definitely do not skip dessert.

Ate here tonight. Service is immaculate and setting is great. I had salmon to start and my wife had crab cannelloni. We both had lamb for mains and shared some cauliflower cheese. We also shared a snickers main. Wine was fabulous. Food was the best we have had since we arrived last week. Absolutely fabulous. Staff were similarly excellent.

Visitamos este hotel la noche anterior y es increíble, un ambiente encantador, el personal y la comida increíble. Recomendamos la mejilla de buey cocido a fuego lento, el halibut con mejillones, espárragos y tallarines de apio y, para seguir el cheesecake de Cranachan y limón, debes probar este. Espero volver antes de demasiado tiempo.

Que maravillosa experiencia Nos encantó el ambiente fresco de este lugar. Estuvimos allí en una noche fría y lluviosa, pero el ambiente acogedor era maravilloso. El servicio fue excelente, la comida era increíble y sin duda le daría 5 estrellas. El pan al comienzo de la comida era delicioso. Cada curso fue cuidadosamente cronometrado y delicioso. El postre fue increíble. Tuve las risitas deconstruidas y me enamoré. Mi marido tenía un postre con ruibarbo. Él también lo amó. ¡Pon este lugar en la parte superior de tu lista! ! !

El lugar nos lo recomendó un amigo, y seguramente no me decepcionó.No teníamos ninguna reserva, pero como llegamos temprano todavía podían acomodarnos.La habitación tiene una sensación agradable, como un 'pub gastronómico', pero la comida es definitivamente de buen nivel.Platos muy interesantes y perfectamente ejecutados! El personal era muy cálido y educado.Tal vez la nota menos positiva: siento que un lugar de ese estándar podría hacer con una selección de vinos un poco más elaborada, pero esa soy yo más exigente.Excelente dirección, sin embargo. ¡Altamente recomendado!

Se detuvo y le preguntó al caballero que estaba limpiando las ventanas si estaba abierta, ya que no se veía como estaba. Me indicó que entrara y le pregunté a la joven que estaba limpiando las ventanas si podía almorzar. No había nadie más en el comedor. Ella fue y consiguió a alguien más. No había un menú de almuerzo disponible, así que pedí un sándwich de jamón y lechuga con pan con la sopa que tenían y un té de menta. era un área limpia y agradable, entonces otra joven vino y despejó el ajuste adicional de la mesa en la que estaba sentada. Otra joven me trajo mi té en una olla encantadora (4). Luego mi sándwich de jamón y lechuga llegó con un cohete de tomate y queso, etc. Me lo comí de todas formas, pero si supiera, me costaría 10. 50 para una compi de sopa y sándwich habría enviado el sándwich de vuelta. Todas las 5 personas con las que hablé fueron amables y serviciales.

点了店里的special deal（smoked salmon+lamb shoulder with whisky+dessert），一共25镑，性价比很高！lamb shoulder处理的很好，味道浓郁，几乎没有膻味，肉质细嫩，基本不需要切，轻轻分开就可以了因为我们还要赶旅行团的大巴，所以时间有点紧，上完主菜跟Mr Lee提了一下 时间可能不够用，没想到他马上让厨房提前做了甜点，还问我们要不要打包。结了账才看到因为餐厅里没有塑料餐具，Lee直接给我们拿了刀叉，我说我们可能没法还，没想到Lee竟然用中文说“没问题”！！！天呐，真的好感动啊！真的是我三天行程最大的亮点了！

The Lovat Brasserie is definitely a 10 when it comes to dining out in style in the Highlands of Scotland. You can tell they really care about food here and that Head Chef Sean Kelly pays a lot of attention to detail.Had a romantic dinner with my partner here and we both loved their menu. My salmon starter was delicious and so was his brown crab one. As for mains, i went for the mallard and it was a success, while he went for the halibut and loved it too. Desserts left us speechless. Frozen banana mousse was just perfect and the Salted Caramel one was even better. Honestly, a place to come back to. Also, a special shoutout to our lovely waitress.

I'm privileged to travel with university students to Scotland each summer since 2007. This past summer, 2018, we stayed at The Lovat Hotel and had our evening meal at The Lovat Brasserie. The food was out of this world. Very delicate perfectly cooked food, and a wide range to chose from. The service was nice and hospitable. I highly recommend.

No words can describe the experience that we had during our lunch! Amazingly tasteful dishes, friendly staff, huge wine selection, nice atmosphere. Definitely a "Must", if you would like to have an unforgettable gastronomical experience!!!

The food here is outstanding. Snack lunch of soup and sandwich the first day. The beetroot soup was the tastiest ever, and the sandwich was so good we repeated it the next day! We were disappointed the tasting menu was no longer available, but needn’t have worried. Dinner was outstanding. The evening menu is also available during the day, so a lunch visit is definitely worth doing.Hopefully the tasting menu will be returning soon, then we will surely be back.

Been a few times before when visiting up north. We had a bit of a hiccup with the booking not being there when we arrived, but we were made comfortable with drinks and lovely bread, butter and pesto. The wait wasn’t too long and the food well worth the wait. Stylish, artful and very very tasty. Mushroom soup (or was that ravioli) venison bresaola, venison and beer glazed beef - all absolutely fab. No doubt we will be back.

A wonderful meal. The menu is very well designed and is put together with care and intelligence by the chef. Each meal is full of surprises and wonderful flavours. The service was even better, the team really looked after us- thank-you.

What a wonderful lunch we've just had! So welcoming and friendly to our family of 5.We wanted great food and comfortable surroundings and both exceeded our high expectations. How reassuring to find a children's menu that was considered and tasty as well as good value. Our starters and mains were of excellent quality and well-priced. The deserts were delicious and original. Good wine list and great gin menu.Great value for money! Lovely staff and we highly recommend for our best meal by far this trip.

Lovat Brasserie is a bit of a conundrum - high class dining in a remote location. If you want fine dining and are willing to pay a bit extra then the Lovat Brasserie does not disappoint. We had the venison bresaola with pate and beetroot for starters and it was stunning. My wife asked for a meal without onion or garlic and the chef obliged, even to the extent of preparing a special sauce. Kind and considerate. This is not pub food. If you want pub fare look elsewhere.The service was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable, interested. Helps makes for a good experience. Thank you to Leslie and Marty.

On the plus side this is a lovely looking restaurant (and generally hotel) with very efficient and friendly staff. However while I was really looking forward to dining there I simply found the food over priced for what it was. I can't fault the quality of the ingredients but for that type of price I was simply expecting more from the execution and it was very flat (the venison lacked a good sauce and instead came with one poor carrot wrapped in puff pastry, and the chocolate dessert was a simple cream). For me it's a case of trying too hard, better keep it simple.

The Lovat Brasserie served some of the finest food that we tasted during our two-week tour of Scotland and should not be missed whether staying at the Lovat Loch Ness Hotel or somewhere else in Fort Augustus, or just passing through. The setting is upscale, country-casual; the menu is sophisticated, yet unpretentious; the food is memorable; and the service is attentive without being over-bearing.

Decided to find a place for breakfast in town and this was at the top of the list. Very nicely decorated and the service was great. Food was of no disappointment. I am planning to go there again.

I wrote my review under the hotel. Had the most incredible meal. A masterpiece. Great food and portions and excellent service. Will definitely be returning.

We arrived without a reservation and were very pleased that they were able to accommodate us. From starter to dessert . . . every dish was so beautifully prepared and presented. Highly recommend the venison and we all agreed that our chocolate dessert was the highlight of the evening. A really lovely blend of flavors and almost too pretty to eat. Would love to have had just a bit larger entre size, but one can always add sides to fill out the meal. The venue is airy with lots of light from ceiling to floor windows. We were delighted to find a canine guest enjoying the evening as well - Americans don't generally enjoy the company of their canine companions at dinner in restaurants, so ti was especially good fun to have this well mannered border collie for the dinner hour. Highly recommend that you make a reservation so you don't miss this opportunity.

This is not a cheap night out but well worth every penny - save room for dessert as these are AMAZING!

This should have at least one Michelin Star. The food was beautiful. Everything was presented in the most artistic way. I had the Duck and liver parfait- I could have just had that with the delicious bread they served- then I had venison- it was just perfect! The desert was almost too pretty to eat. The staff was efficient and friendly. I highly recommend this as a must!

Nous sommes venus lors d'une excursion dans les Highlands et notre repas était retenu dans cet etablissement. Tout a été parfait, de l'accueil en passant par la nourriture.

We spent one night at the hotel and had dinner at the restaurant. The hotel is really beautiful and the service was very good. Dinner was phenomenal. I cannot believe that they do not hold a michelin star so far, I my opinion they really deserve one! Excellent price-performance-ratio.

This was my third visit to the Lovat. I had enjoyed my previous two visits so much that I chose to come to Fort Augustus just so I could visit the Lovat. We had no qualms with the menu however we were extremely disappointed with the size of the portions presented to us. We completely appreciate that there is a significant focus on quality, however no matter how high the quality of the food is this will never displace the need for have sufficiently filling quantities. Having spend around £60 (for two with no alcohol) on the meal, we had to go for a portion of fish and chips afterwards. I would not return for this reason.

Our fine dining experience in the Brasserie at the Lovat hotel where the ambience and service were great, was totally ruined by the tiny, tiny portions. Seriously, this was the worst reincarnation of 1980's Nouvelle Cuisine we could ever imagine.I had the saddle of lamb for £22 and there were 4 tiny medallions the size of 2x2p coins on top of each other. Only a bee could mount that saddle I assure you. My partner had the £18 risotto in a grapefruit sized squash and even though of very slight build, was starving afterwards.It was a shame because the food tasted nice and the staff were great but we have NEVER had such a small amount of food. We would have gone for fish and chips afterwards had there been one but we settled for cake and scones in our B and B instead.

We were part of the private dinner party where the reviewer called it 'confusion'. Mistakes happen and can be rectified. Our choice of pork was tough, dry and very chewy. The server was pleasant and seemed to be doing her best to satisfy the group (not that large, 10 people). As described, the ambiance and building were lovely. This would not be my first choice for an elegant meal.

We have had an excellent dinner. For which we chose trout, vernison and risotto. All three dishes were excellent. Beautiful presentation of the dishes, too. We chose different desserts. We expected a classical peche melba. Nothing classical. It certainly was with peche taste, but in all it was a very creative dish. Same for the dark chocolate dessert. Good wine list, though somewhat pricey. Nice restaurant. Very friendly and professional service. Good coffee, we chose some delicious petits fours with the coffee.

I was part of a group that visited on Saturday 1st September , The manager and service staff did an excellent job ensuring we had an enjoyable evening, they were professional, polite and caring, so I want to thank you for that, the food was tasty especially the salmon n rice dish, will return for seconds;

1st, dog friendly, great for us.Lovely friendly staff on both nights (was in day before but our older dog was restless so we had a drink and left, back tonight and all good.Cannot fault the food, exceptional, pork loin and saddle of Sika deer were visually stunning, cooked to perfection and tasted wonderful, both our dessert were heavenly, my tart was light and bursting with flavour. We had an excellent meal tonight. Best venison I've eaten in a long time.Only criticism is that only potatoe dish on sides is chips, lovely as they were they didn't complement any of the mains, I did ask I could have the bubble and squeak as a side dish but chef said no, shame really.2 recommendations Having worked in this business for 40 yrs the one thing I've learnt is if you've got it, sell it to make customers happy because that's what makes people return and think about what complements your dishes.Still an excellent meal, fantastic flavours and imagination with the visual look

Optisch sehr anregend kommen die Teller mit den Speisen auf den Tisch. Handwerklich werden die Produkte der Region perfekt behandelt und mit überraschenden Details versehen, die man eher in Frankreich erwarten würde als in den Highlands. Entenleberpraline, Karotte in Blätterteignetz und kleine Beigaben aus der Molekularküche werten die Gerichte auf. Ein flinker, freundlicher und humorvoller Service begleitete unseren durchaus gelungenen Abend in einem sehr angenehmen Ambiente.

The Lovat is the only 4 star hotel in Fort Augustus and also happens to have the best restaurant in the area. The Brasserie’s entire menu is outstanding, so here’s a sample.

We celebrated my daughters 1st birthday here and the meal and staff were fantastic. Lovely restaurant and lovely location. Very accommodating to both of my kids as well!

My partner and I took a long drive up to Lovat for dinner as it had been highly scored for its meals and service. The venue is beautiful and the we were greeted and served with excellence. The starters and drinks where exceptional, however when the main meal came out we were highly disappointed in their size. Considering one of them was Gnocchi so it was a cheaply made meal, there was only the equivalent of one medium potato on the plate. The meals came at a steep price and unfortunately we only received a meal half the size of what we paid for. On our journey home we had to call into our local to satisfy ourselves. Great presentation, but tiny tiny servings.

Delicious and unique meals along with warm and not pretentious atmosphere will make you feel to come back again over and over. Pavel and May.

I had one of the best meals of my life at this restaurant. Starter of courgette flower, main of roast venison and desert of dark chocolate cremeaux. Absolutely cooked to perfection with amazing flavours. If your staying at the hotel and book in advance you can get a discount. The breakfast here was also delicious.

Nous avons dîner dans cette brasserie sur notre route du Loch Ness et avons passé une soirée excellente: Accueil chaleureux, plat de grande qualité et décors cosy. Si vous êtes végétariens, nous recommandons le risotto au champignon, délicieux !