The Anderson in Highland

Very cool place to stay with a very warm welcome. Very cosy with lots of different places on site. The bar is clearly a hit with locals and out-of-towners. It was definitely a green flag how many of the people we met in the bar were repeat hotel stayers. Room was quiet, comfortable and clean. Free parking nearby was great. Easy walk to channorery point for dolphin watching. Thanks to Jim and his son for a lovely stay! Hope to be back!

Cracking quirky place. Owned by guy from US and it’s very evident from the menu! BBQ from a smoker, Po Boy, Philly Cheesesteak etc! Had the personnel boy and it was excellent, wife had BBQ chicken and it was very tasty. Service was excellent and it was very busy. Went through to the bar afterwards and sat for a while, very social place and busy on a Sunday.

A fabulous hotel ! We arrived with our 3 Boston Terriers and got such a welcome at reception from Alasdair and his colleagues . The owner Jim was also at hand and was so friendly to ourselves and the dogs . The hotel has got character and personality you just never see anywhere nowadays , from first entering the building I was enchanted. Our room was great , spacious with an amazing comfy bed and sofa . Enjoyed breakfast , lots of quirky items on display and loved the display of radios through the ages . Our waitress at breakfast , Avril , was lovely with a great sense of humour , such a tonic first thing in the morning ! Cannot recommend this hotel highly enough, only 20 mins from Inverness , Fortrose is an ideal base for exploring the area . We will definitely be back , thanks to Jim and staff for making us feel so welcome

We were staying in Fortrose and arrived a little late. Glad to see the Anderson was open and serving dinner. Service was all polite, food was excellent! We even met the friendly owner when we wanted to purchase one of the antique items. Pleasant experience!

Popped in for dinner and menu sounded good. I had burger which as soon as cut into it it fell appart like mince, the taste was nice enough just pity it was like mince in a bun. The bun was tough and a lot of chewing needed Fries were without a doubt frozen fries and struggled to find the onions n mushrooms. Husband had the fish in batter and chips. Fish wasn't fresh, very rubbery and most likely frozen too . Very disappointed as the local chippy serves fresh fish and bigger for half the price ! Bit over priced for stuff out of freezer

Opted to finally visit The Anderson for my birthday meal alongside my partner,son, and spaniel. From the moment we walked in, we were made to feel extremely welcome. Our server was prompt,attentive, and polite. We also ended up talking at length over a shared love of geek culture to another member of the team who even brought biscuits over for the four legged member of our group The food was phenomenal. Ribs cooked perfectly with an additional order of pulled pork for good measure. Sauce was perfectly balanced. Cornbread was sweet and moist and a great pairing with the mains. Desert was a whisky and tablet cheesecake that wasn't overwhelming sweet nor rich but hit the spot. We all enjoyed our evening and will definitely be back to try the chicago style pizza pie!

Ignore the outside appearance and enter this simply wonderful locals' pub with accommodation (see my separate review). Featured in the Good Beer Guide this is a beautiful pub (inside) with a range of real ales drawn from the 200-year-old cellar, over 30 craft beers and over 250 whiskies. Great crew lead by the American owner, Jim. Great food. Overall an eclectic and super pub.🇬🇧🇳🇿

I’m a frequent visitor to the Black Isle and have eaten at The Anderson many times. Without fail, every visit has been extremely enjoyable with lovely staff and superb food in great quantity.

My wife and I stayed here for one night as we traveled the Scotland loop. I was drawn to the quirky style and unique opportunity to stay in a different kind of B&B. The dinner was decent, the BBQ chicken wasn't quite what we are used to back home, but the breakfast was delicious. The coffee...so good! I didn't realize how much I missed a decent cup o joe until I drank the coffee here. The staff was really helpful and we had great conversations with the owner and his son who provided laughs and wonderful tips on local sights. We loved the energy of this place and are so glad we stayed outside of Inverness. The surrounding town is really cute and made for a delightful place to walk around.

What a lovely cosy craft bar with an amazing Whisky bar too. If you love local food, this is the place for you, except it has American twist too, check out the menu!! The staff are so knowledgeable about everything, made us so welcome, especially our dog Cameron. If we lived here it would certainly be our local for drinks and food. Thank you for your hospitality Jim.

100% the exterior is deceptive but do not let this deter you. This evening we have had a lovely evening. Felt welcome from our arrival. Food was really lovely Staff were very attentive and bar staff had a wealth of knowledge when you needed assistance on which of the 200+ whiskys to chose from. Our dog B had a lovely time too as are very dog friendly. Will.be back

A great experience from the moment we checked in. Proprietors were cool, staff helpful, food great, rooms comfortable and quirky, and the overall vibe warm and relaxed. Fortrose was a great base for walks around a lovely part of the world. Highly recommended, will be back.

We booked a night's stay here as part of our NC500 trip. I have to be honest and say that when I pulled up outside I thought i had arrived at a tattoo parlour and we considered cancelling it. We are so glad we didn't The staff are absolutely amazing, the food was brilliant and the rooms were quirky but comfortable. It was an experience we would be more than happy to repeat. Highly recommended. Just leave your prejudices at the door :)

Visited fortrose purely on a recommendation of the anderson. Got thee to find it looking grotty and neglected. Had a lovely time at local pub instead and the dolphins were amazing to see so not a wasted trip

Heard so much about this place but overall it was not quite what I expected. The waiters were quirky but service was very slow and inattentive. They could have made more money if they'd paid attention to our drinks. Food was variable. My mushroom dish was good but family members said the fish and chips were dry and not particularly tasty. They were surprised it was served with coleslaw and not salad. I had the french apple cake for dessert and the sponge was very dry and with very little apples. I didn't have a bad evening here but it didn't meet expectations.

Trying to be an American smoke house when it’s clearly not, Main bar area really dark tables outside dirty and not enough No room inside for a meal so we had to sit in the bar area Food was really disappointing, got the chicken wings and some mussels and prawns as they had no white bait Main course was ribs in some dreadful sauce, they had about 4 choices and the lamb burger, there was a piece of bread under my ribs which was strange looked like a big mush on a plate, chips were just small average frozen fries Didn’t have a pudding as we decided to leave, went the coop to get a cake each Only positive the Cromarty beer on draft was good. And massive whisky menu Won’t be back

What a place! Found it by accident on an annual NC500 trip last year and were treated to a dog friendly, welcoming pub atmosphere with delicious food at really reasonable prices. The Anderson stayed on our minds so much that when planning our next NC500 trip we factored in a stay here so we could see if the food was a fluke. It wasn't. The pub is exactly how you'd imagine a Scottish pub run by an American would be, charming and cluttered with loads to look at, the selection of whiskey is incredible and the knowledgeable staff helped select a flight of whiskeys for us and assisted the whole way through the menu. The food was delicious and really sensibly priced for loads of food with a great selection of veggie and vegan options. I'd recommend anything with that Boss BBQ sauce. And the butter board (although this was a special). As dog owners, the most important part is how the dog gets treated and our dog was more sad to leave than we were. We were seated in different areas both times, so nowhere is off limits for dog owners, he was fussed (the staff knew the good tickle spots and were clearly dog people) and given FAR too many treats. His name was remembered and he was clearly missed when he slept through breakfast. A lovely stay and one we'll try to factor in to any further trips. Well worth a 10 hour drive.

Amazing little find, we traveled up to Inverness to start the famous NC500. Tonight we had dinner here as was staying locally. Food, drinks, service all amazing. Very welcoming all round, including the rug for our dog to chill out on and the treats. If you are in the area you’d be mad to miss it! Amazing American themed food, thanks again

This place is a health hazard, and should be closed. The whole place is filthy, with weeds growing out of the gutters, we were astonished it is open to the public.

Pub molto caratteristico e accogliente, sinceramente in questa località non mi aspettavo un posto così bello, con grande varietà di birra e whisky ed un'ottima cucina. Personale molto gentile, cuoco simpaticissimo, cosa volere di più!

We stayed overnight with our Dog, this place is fantastic have lived in NW Scotland for 12 years & the only thing I really miss is a proper pub! The Anderson is fantastic, quirky and fun. If your looking for a sole less , modern hotel where everything is grey & shinny stay away - however if you are looking for an individual stay with character and atmosphere then this place is for you. Food was so delicious esp the American Crack pie, the whole place is super dog friendly, from a rug to chill on while we had dinner and do much attention & treats from staff Mist was very spoilt. Room was compact but had every we needed and was super clean and very reasonably priced. Staff were friendly knowledgeable and fun and the beer & cider was to die for . All in all I can’t wait to return.

Genuinely incredible bar and staff. Owner is a legend, bar staff absolutely know their stuff about whiskeys (over 250 on selection) Food was unbelievable, live traditional Scottish music.. If you stay within a walking radius of this bar and you don’t go and get totally steamo on their fine drinks, get full up on hickory smoked ribs and have a good chinwag with their staff, you need to take a mirror to bed with you and wake yourself up.

Flawless from start to finish. The Anderson accommodated our (quirky/challenging) table of three tonight. We turned up early and couldn’t have been put more at ease about it. We were a difficult table to serve – we had a lot of questions, didn’t order our...

This visit we ate and drank at Andersons 3 days running. Neither of us had to repeat a single course, as there is a good choice of food available. On one night, I had the pork ribs with BBQ sauce, which were, I think, the...

After being in for a pint the night before, we ventured in for a bit of dinner on the 2nd night. Really disappointed, had the pizza pie and ribs, both were terrible and I just dont get it, sorry. Stale bread under the ribs might...

Hundreds of whisky's for pre- and post-dinner (see their site) and many beers on tap, cask or bottle. Very good pub-food. We had Cromarty lagers, Clynelish 14 yrs pre-dinner, Japanes style squid, BBQ brisket and mussels. Coffees and a Sprinbank 10 yrs post-dinner. Very friendly...

We visited The Anderson for an early dinner whilst travelling round Scotland on our honeymoon with our four month old baby and our Shetland Sheepdog. We hadn’t found Scotland to be as welcoming to our dog as we’d hoped until we came to The Anderson!...

Quirky hotel that is a joy to stay at. This is definitely not your bog standard chain establishment. The room was well proportioned, clean and comfortable. We had dinner on the first night and boy was thatca treat. Good, honest well cooked and tasty. What...

So disappointed. Having stayed there several years ago and having such a great stay and meals, as we were in the area thought it was an ideal place to go out for a meal for our wedding anniversary. The starters and main courses were okay...

Visited here while staying at Fortose for the night. Went in on the off chance. The place was quite busy, as it was only 2 of us, they fitted us in, with a 20 minute wait. We sat outside in the rear garden which was...

Amazing little place - eclectic decor, great selection of hand pulled ales, the food was lovely (we both had the Chicago pizza pie) but it’s the staff that really make this place ! Super attentive, knowledgable and friendly ! They even made a fuss of...

It may not look much form the outside, but don't let this place fool you. Had one of the best steaks I've eaten anywhere in the world here. Service was excellent. Will definitely visit Fortrose again but not on a Monday or a Tuesday as...

The outside of the building does not do the staff and the food justice. It’s obvious though as soon as you meet the owner Jim convention is not his bag. Lol. The service him and his son and the other member of staff gave us...

Stayed here and ate here on our first night of our NC 500 trip , a very quirky small hotel which has only 8 rooms . Staff are lovely and we had a fabulous evening meal which was a Philly cheese steak as the owner...

Top tasting, superbly prepared fresh produce, the food simply has more flavour in it, explained by the fact that they actually know how to cook.

What a wonderful and friendly place to go to tonight! I had the steak and my husband had the wild boar hot dog with chilli both cooked to perfection! The server could give us ideas of drinks etc to go with our meals! Simply wonderful....

Had a Korean topped burger. Superb, it made my cooking seem feeble & 2nd rate. Accompanied by a carton of Brewed Awakening, which complemented the food.

현지의 에일스타일의 맥주가 인상적이었던 괜찮은 식당이었습니다. 고기 관련된 요리와 피시엔칩스가 인상적이었던 식당입니다.

Full of quirky items that give the place a unique atmosphere. The ale I had was perfectly kept and served at the correct temperature. And if you are a whisky fan make sure you allow plenty of time - they have hundreds!

Genuinely American owned and themed restaurant, not exactly what you expect to come across in this part of Northern Scotland!A really interesting and unusual menu. I went for the home smoked ribs and they were delicious. Friendly and efficient staff, a great selection of local beers and more than 200 whiskies to choose from.

Visited the Anderson last night (Sunday evening) as we were passing through the area and ended up staying for way longer than planned. Very relaxed and pleasant vibe with brilliant, enthusiastic hosts. Very knowledgeable about beer and although we had already had dinner we ordered a couple of starter plates as the food looked amazing (and it was). Looking forward to coming back and hopefully attending one of their many themed nights! Also they have a whisky bar with over 200 single malts!

While on our tour of the NC500 we decided to finish off with an evening meal and were recommended to try Andersons, we were not disappointed the welcome you get when you arrive is warm, friendly and special, the service is excellent, and the food although at first looks a bit expensive is worth every penny, the staff are so friendly and very attentive without being over the top. the whisky lounge where we had our meal is brilliant so quirky and very interesting. we would definitely visit again if ever back in this area

Having lived in Fortrose for many years we have enjoyed some excellent meals at The Anderson. However on visiting the other night we were sadly disappointed Two of us had the fish and chips which we were told was Coley, it was totally tasteless and the batter was as tough as old boots the chips were skinny frozen chips. One of the group had lamb shank which was very dry and a bit tough. Was told it came in a red wine sauce which turned out to be a form of ratatouille. Mine was slow cooked pork in a creamy sauce e with colecannon,which although tasty, turned into a bowl of thick soup as it got mixed up ,expensive soup at £16.00.The lads waiting were pleasant but obviously lacked experience.There was no bar service, and service in general was slow ,about a 50 minutes wait.Not what we expected from the Anderson!!

Dropped in on spec, only passing through for the night. Enjoyed Jim’s banter, initially we were told that they were only serving hotel guests, he asked if we cared to order, as we had settled in to enjoy the music and beer. Really enjoyed the beef and my better half had the Salmon and Scallops. An off beat treasure.

A lovely traditional dining room or a cozy traditional bar eating area are both excellent choices of where to sit. The variety on the menu is really good, and our meals, a veggie burger (there are several vegan options) and a salmon and scallops plate, were both great. There is also a children's menu and several additional options on a specials board that is worth the wait for it to come to your table.

A fantastic reception at The Anderson from Jim and the team. The lads really know their ales. Everyone is really keen to make your stay a great experience. Jim cooks up a massive breakfast- fill your boots! We will definitely return with our son and his pal who will love The Anderson, who in turn will love their Scottish traditional music, I'm sure. Finally, we loved the Black Isle tatties we " won" for coming last in Thursday's pub quiz.

J’ai payé 34£ pour deux plats , un plat composé de bœuf à savoir l’os et le gras uniquement, l’autre plat lasagne de la mer à base de boîte de conserve. A éviter très clairement

We visited The Anderson in a party of thirteen - eight adults and five children. We have always been impressed with the welcome extended to families, and this was no exception. We were seated in the dining room (on our own, understandably) and enjoyed a variety of dishes. The portions were generous and the service from friendly staff was excellent. We visit the Black Isle every two years and always make an evening at The Anderson one of our priorities - this year’s visit was certainly no disappointment! Thanks to Jim (who we missed, due to his much-appreciated chef duties) and the staff who served us so well.

Stayed for a couple of nights, had dinner and breakfast, the food was very good. Had multiple drinks in the evenings, many suggested by our hosts, all very delicious. Even took a nightcap to our room. Very convenient, Very clean, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very happy to recommend something for you.

The Anderson pub was a hidden gem in fortrose with great food with an authentic American influence and attentive friendly staff who were able to help us make the hard choices with the great menu!

Just back from a weekend stay at The Anderson. We had a lovely room, very comfortable. We ended up eating in both nights as the food was amazing. The first night I tried the vegan special (Baked aubergine) and it was yum! The next night the vegetarian burger (again YUM). My partner said the meat burger was the best he'd eaten. The staff were fantastic throughout our stay. They were even able to squeeze us in to eat despite being fully booked (thanks). The food and beer selection were outstanding. I will be back to stay and eat when we next venture to the gorgeous Black Isle. A massive thank-you!

Well this is one well kept secret place, the staff were so very attentive and the food amazing. The atmosphere in the dinning area was lovely old music playing by an open fire. Simply beautiful and reasonably priced. We will certainly be back very soon.

Our little dog and us were made very welcome at the Anderson. She was spoiled by the staff big time. The food was really nice. Can recommend the Philly steak sandwich, it was really good.

Such an authentic bar - both the main bar and the whiskey bar are fantastic. The food is excellent, the beers super and we had a brilliant evening with the family playing darts. Love that we can bring our dog with us - thanks

Went for a family gathering and am I pleased we chose the Anderson. Superb food, perfectly cooked and a tremendous atmosphere. Large selection of beers and spirits to choose from. Would recommend the Anderson for all.

We obviusly entered into the non-dog-friendly part of the establishment because we were quickly and politely ushered through behind the bar. The food was lovely but a bit expensive for what it was. It was friendly but seemed that was for service rather than natural. It was dark but that was part of the speak-easy effect which was indeed original. All-in-all it was nice but expensive.

Visit several times each year. Meals are always awesome as is the service and atmosphere. Been in twice over the past month. A wedding reception and then with visitors from Canada. Both visits were Fab!

My boyfriend and I popped in for dinner on a Friday night. We didn't have a reservation, but they had space in the whisky bar for us and let us know they could serve us food in about an hour (I think down to good kitchen management). We had a lovely time relaxing at a table in the whisky bar, looking at all the options available and checking out the interesting posters on display.

Called in after spotting on high street. It is such a cool bar and restaurant (although there were no choices for us). So many whiskeys, local ales and gins to choose from. Excellent customer service from a Canadian/American (?) member of staff. Great place to chill and you can even pick your own records to play on their gramophone (for those old enough to know what one is)!

We phoned at late notice for table availability and was greeted with a very cheery chappie saying they could fit us in.

Menu for food looked great,as did the dining area , but as we had a dog, we were ushered down a nasty back corridor into a dark and dirty bar and offered the same menu as the nice dining area, at the same prices. Decided not to eat there as for the prices charged we expect a clean table and surroundings and pleasant environment. If you have a dog, avoid!!!! This place is most definatly not dog friendly. We found another eatery which was EXCELLENT and spent our £50+there. (And our dog was given water and biscuits too.)

We ate here two years ago - it’s still good, but the interior and exterior of the place is looking very tired. Shame. Food good, but felt understaffed and service slow.

Fuimos a cenar una noche y nos ha parecido una buena opcion, comida buena con opciones vegetarianas riquisimas. Raciones muy grandes a excepcion del menu infantil que las raciones eran muy pequeñas. Bebida a muy buen precio en comparacion con el resto de restaurantes. Por cierto el agua gratis, nos pusieron 2 botellas de cristal con un agua muy fresquita.

Didn't expect much from this place, only visited as we couldn't get anywhere else. Was pleasantly surprised! Staff were very friendly and efficient without being in your face, decor was quirky and comfortable, food was amazing! Will definitely be making this our first choice next time. Thanks guys!

I don't care about the bubbly wallpaper, the dim lighting or having to wait more than 10 minutes for my meal - I love this place! I had the double cheese double meat philly cheese steak which was awesome. The two young gentlemen who looked after us were super friendly and welcoming and seemed happy for us to linger over our cider/beer/whisky. The only down side was that after eating my months quota of calories in one meal I had to forgo dessert.

This pub was a great find on our holiday to Fortrose. Initially you might be put off by the pub's dim lighting, and quirky eclectic decor and mismatched furniture. But in reality it is a real gem of a pub. Lots of choice for real ale enthusiasts, and the log burner is a welcome sight on a cold day. Really enjoyed calling in here during our week long stay.

Had a very nice meal here this pm - salad starter with walnuts, croutons and blue cheese was excellent, main dish of fillet steak chunks with - again blue cheese sauce was cooked to perfection and very tasty. The only draw back was the service being a bit slow.

A good solid pub meal. Amazing selection of whiskies. Helpful and friendly staff. A welcome basket of toys / trinkets for the children to play with.

Siamo andati in questo pub pensando di mangiare qualcosa al volo, invece ne è venuta fuori una cenetta carina in un ristorante tipico. Il pub antecedente al ristorante tiene moltissime birre ed e' molto caratteristico. Il ristorante invece offre piatti tipici a prezzi un po' elevati. Certamente il punto forte e' la carta whisky: più di 200 etichette. Una cosa davvero buonissima: il tortino al cioccolato.

Beautiful tasted meal comprising of; Seafood gumbo, chilli whitebait, lamb burger, hake & crab gratin and stuffed portobello mushrooms. All divine, hot and beautifully presented. Yes, a reduced menu but something for everyone on it I'd say. So what if it's "quirky" inside?! Service was...

Pleasant surprise. Couldn't get a table at nearby restaurant so thought we would give it a try. Quirky would be the word used to describe the decor. Tastey would be the word used to describe the food. Great atmosphere in the place, service was good...

We'd eaten here on previous trips to the area in the past 5/6 years and had very fond memories of the quirky venue, excellent service, fabulous menu and tasty food. The Anderson has never been a cheap place to eat but we always felt that...

Nous avons réservé pour 20h. Notre commande à été prise rapidement mais les plats nous ont été servis vers 21h30...

Visited here one night for dinner and decided to go early and have a few drinks beforehand. We went into the bar area and it was like walking into a time warp, it looked ancient but in a good way. Nice real ales and ciders....

Soy amante de los sabores fuertes y un montón de verduras he estado decepcionado con la mayoría de los restaurantes en Escocia. Me encanta la gente, el terreno --- me encanta el clima, pero la comida no tanto. Dicho esto, mi esposa y yo estuvimos...

Un pub sympathique d'un côté et un restaurant américain savoureux de l'autre. Côté restaurant, la cuisine est gastronomique et internationale. Des hamburgers certes, Le jarret d'agneau est succulent. Il y a aussi du poulet cuisiné thaï bien piquant. Des prix qui tournent autour de 15 à 21£. Des menus enfants très abordables mais pas une assiette très garnie.

We have been here several times in the past and return because it has been very good. Unfortunately it seems to have been on a downward drift for a while now. If we didn't know it from the past, our last two visits in particular would not induce us to return.Others have commented on the increasingly scruffy appearance and it certainly needs a refresh in that regard. But service levels, quality of food and range of cask ales all have dropped well below the days when The Anderson was regularly winning awards. There really isn't space to detail all the things that were wrong on our last visit but the service was particular poor.I don't know what the reason for the decline in standards is but they seriously need to up their game. My children have always liked the place and so if there is another request to go here then I am willing to give it one last chance. A visit to The Anderson has been a great night out in the past but I'm not going to keep going there just because it used to be good.

From the outside the building looks old and forgotten. Once inside you are greeted with an awful interior design. The restaurant tries to looks like the house of a scottish grandmother and succeeds. There are two areas, but we only saw one. The walls are covered with old wallpapers that are badly placed and curled up. The windows were damaged, there were leftover staples in the roof and the window covers were a misfit from the rest of the style. And then there is the music. There is a constant organ noise that sounds like it is supposed to be from a catholic church, but is played by a 5 year old. So the ambiance and interrior were just terrible.Then there is the food. We ordered 2 cokes and 2 burgers. The coke tasted like they were either mixed with water or way too old. The burgers were supposed to be medium, instead we recieved them well done. The strange bagel bread bun was completely burned on the edges because of the grill. This made the burger taste like charcoal. The fries that came with it were good though. There isn't much to be said about the service from the waitress. The young lady helped us fine, although she wasn't very concerned when we told her the buns were burned. All in all the food was pretty bad, the interior garbage and the service fine. The reason it gets 1 star and not 2 is because it was also too expensive. It cost too much. Advice: don't go there.

In search of some decent food in Fortrose (not a lot of choice) found The Anderson and popped in for a look - first impression was of a dark and gloomy bar/dining area but a local outside told me the food was superb. Then this American guy, who I took to be the owner or manager, did everything he could to persuade me not to dine with his witless, audacious, condescending manner and conversation. Basil Fawlty went through my head. The customer is king and this king did an about turn and left. The gloom and the hospitality on offer made for an easy decision - we went to Inverness. If you read my other reviews you'll see easily that I am not a serial complainer but this place is deserving of a complaint.

This is a great place with amazing food and atmosphere. The pub is well known for its fabulous, extensive range of beers. The menu changes regularly so you can never get bored. The choices definitely take you off the beaten path. You need to book during the peak season and it is better to sit in the pub than in the dining room which does not have as much atmosphere. Tip: Try the Smores - to die for.

We had a meal in here. I had the fish & chips. There were 3 bits of fish on the plate! no veg though. Plenty of character here. Friendly staff. They bring water to your table & wee nibbles free of charge when you order your meal plus a mint chocolate at the end. Enjoyed our visit.

After our parents ate here recently we decided to give The Anderson a try. When booking we were told that we'd probably be in the bar and that a full restaurant menu would not be on offer, but having already seen the selection on that on the samples online we thought we'd find something suitable.On entering the bar it took a moment for our eyes to acclimatise to the rather low lighting - The Anderson's bar has character that's for sure - and whilst it may not be that appealing a setting for a meal, the quality of the food and service could not be faulted.The menu was substantially reduced compared to the sample restaurant menu and we both went for the fried chicken and waffle combination as it was the only one that took our fancy. The crispy batter around the beautifully moist chicken was amazing, and only bettered when drizzled liberally with maple syrup. The thin and crispy sweet potato chips were great, as was the sauce.We followed with the chocolate brownie - which was a lot lighter than it looked and very tasty - and the amalfi meringue with lemon curd and sorbet - which was equally good.The service was friendly and we'd certainly go back to try out the more extensive options on the restaurant menu.

The Anderson is one of our favourite places for several reasons. We stay in Cromarty with family every two years, and at least one visit is a must. High on our list of requirements is a welcome for children. The Anderson cannot be faulted for its attitude to families. This year, there were three couples with four young children, two in high chairs. Wi-fi kept one young man happy (we were there for a long time!) and a box of small toys intrigued the toddlers. The food is good, the staff very friendly and helpful and the wine/whisky list awesome. We were not disappointed. Be prepared to spend time here, but relax and appreciate the individuality of the establishment. Thank you, Jim, we hope to see you again before too long.

There aren't a huge number of places to eat around Fortrose/Rosemarkie area in the evening, and we'd already been turned away from one (which had been recommended to us) because they were fully booked. Popped along to the Anderson, which we'd noticed a couple of days before and checked its reviews. From the main street it's not very enticing, and inside it's clear that the current management team have retained a lot of its traditional character, rather than "tarting it up" to make it trendy. Having said that, the bar is a bit gloomy and could perhaps do with a bit of brightening up. And while we believe they attract quite a few customers because of their extensive beer and whisky listings, one does have to wonder how much it must cost to keep that kind of stock on hand, and whether it might be better to hone it down a bit.However, that wasn't our primary concern. Finding meals for a GF Vegetarian can be a bit of a challenge, especially with no prior warning, and the reason that the Anderson gets 4 stars from us is their willingness to double check ingredients and adapt to ensure that a meal could be provided. The young man on duty could not have been more helpful, and was kept on the hop all the time we were there, but was consistently pleasant and considerate of his customers.The starter (mushrooms) was tasty, and a little different from the norm. Ok, there wasn't an alternative to the tattie scone on which it was served, but that wasn't a major issue.Mains were burgers - one of which needed deconstruction to be eaten. It included haggis, bacon and a well prepared real beefburger cooked exactly as requested. Only criticism was the very chunky piece of iceberg lettuce. The other - spinach and falafel - was also tasty, and safe for a GF Veggie, though again no alternative to the bun was available, and there wasn't anything else on the plate to bulk it up. Having said that, we did ask for a little side of coleslaw which wasn't charged, so can't complain. Skinny fries were crisp and tasty.Desserts had the sweet freak hooked and their choice of peanut butter pie went down well with them. The other chose the Amalfi Meringue, where the sweetness of the meringue was offset by a lovely slick of zingy lemon curd (both looked and tasted home-made), a scoop of lemon sorbet and finished by a touch of creamy ice cream. Both hit the spot.Prices were perfectly acceptable, as was the food and service.

Zum zwriten Mal waren wir hier und sind wieder begeistert. Die Speisekarte ist nicht riesig, aber jeden Tsg gibt es Spezialitäten. Alles wird frisch zubereitet.Der Koch ist einfallsreich und geht auf Sonderwünsche gern ein.Einfach unglaublich ist die riesige Auswahl an Bier-und Whiskysorten.

If any of you ever watch Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA, you'll get the title of this review, and know what to expect if you visit. On the positive side, the beer choice is great and the real ale on supply was fine. Also, you can take a dog into the public bar area for a drink and a meal. Now for the negatives - This place must have been good at one time ( and I was told by locals that a few years ago it certainly was ) but the whole place is in dire need of a make over and building refurb. The public bar area, where we ate, is like a dark cave, thanks in no small part to the windows being covered up, though not sufficiently to stop illuminating the cobwebs on the ceiling etc. The food , in my opinion, was some of the worst I have seen in my trips round the UK. A steak pie for £16 is at least £4 more than most decent pubs so I was expecting something great. It was, I am sure, not even made on the premises, was undercooked with gooey pastry underneath ( possibly the silver foil container prevented cooking ?) and was rather bland to boot. It was served with a huge portion of skinny fries and nothing else. Mouthwatering it was not ! The other food we had was a burger ( well done as I am always scared when I see a menu with more choices than Smiths in a phone book ) which was cooked even beyond well done ( the adorning slice of bacon on top was black, crisp and almost unrecognisable ) and a pizza which is supposedly cooked in their wood fired oven ( if it was cooked in this, there must have been 2 twigs for firewood as it was a molten pile of soft cheese on a base and not at all appealing ).Finally, the staff who all seemed to be from USA, were posted missing from the bar on most occasions and , I and the other punters, were left standing around waiting every time we wanted a drink. This place could be a really nice pub but boy, it needs sorting out and soon !

We have been a number of times dogs always get welcomed first with a dog biscuit, before any other orders taken.Good choice of well kept beers, cask, keg & bottled, local beers & many Belgian beers.Food is of good quality & choice, owner will often visit bar, during evening , has always asked "Did the dogs get a biscuit ", friendly staff, who know about beer.

Very friendly and helpful staff. We arrived when they were serving 2 large parties and because we had to wait for our food order they provided us with lots of nibbles to keep us going. Even the dogs got special biscuit treats. Food was exceptionally good. Highly recommend the homemade burger meals!

If it's the start of our Easter holidays, it must be Andersons again. Why do we keep going back? It could be the welcome from Jim and his staff. It could be the wide range of drinks on offer. Or, it could be Anne's food, yet again superb. We visited for 2 consecutive nights at Easter, and again, were not disappointed. I had the special Mediterranean Bread and butter pudding, and then the Lamb shank on the first night, both of which were excellent. The second night I opted for the homemade chicken and chorizo sausage, with sweet potato fritters, and then the Black Isle burger. You wouldn't have thought the Black Isle burger could have been improved, but it has been,by the addition of some salad ingredients and a dill pickle. My husband also ate well, having Dover Sole with a blood orange sauce. You wouldn't automatically think that would go well, but apparently it did, as I didn't get offered so much as a taste.

We had booked a table for 7 pm and were a bit worried when we arrived and there was no one to be seen. However our worry was unnecessary as two very pleasant staff arrived and we were given a warm welcome. The food was very good and the friendly duo did an excellent job of serving two separate rooms without looking the least stressed

Yet another visit to a great and quirky restaurant. We had our meals in the bar and went for the burger and chips with various fillings. As usual food never fails to disappoint and my husband was in his element with the real ales. He even had a go at the vast range of whiskeys on offer. We will be back.

Very good hotel and restaurant, Nice persoel and very good traditional scottish food. This hotel is old fashion and what you expect in Scotland. Close to one of the best places for spoting dolphins i Europe.

Really enjoyed our experience last week at the Anderson, even the owner came over to greet us (Well meet the dog really). Food was great, beer too. Friendly atmosphere. Dogs are allowed in one of the bars. More pubs should allow dogs!

As usual great food, marvellous selection of beers and whiskeys and great hospitality. Cannot fault it.

We got here at 22:00 and were made very welcome. The vast arrange of local and foreign ales will keep the barmaid waiting patiently whilst you make your choice. The locals were happy to chat with us and this made it a feel good bar

Third visit here in three years and after two excellent experiences sadly disappointed Slow service, at least 45 minutes to wait for main courses then we had to eventually ask if they were taking orders for desserts!'Suppose I could' was the reply. The bill even included drinks that did not have. Having enjoyed my two previous visits I'll not be returning again soon

what to say about this place, except this was one of the few magic places discovered during our road trip. The atmosphere is trully local, yet welcoming and warmful to outsiders and tourists like us. The staff was extremely friendly and nice to held up discover local beers and dishes. Quality of food was great for a very decent price. And we finished the evening in the adjacent pub to listen live music. One of the best moments of our trip.

We'd heard very good things about the restaurant at the Anderson, and we weren't disappointed. We are here twice during our week in Fortrose, and enjoyed several dishes, ranging from a lovely salad through to their rib eye steak. The steak was the star, excellent meat, great flavour, cooked just as we like. Best steak I've had for years!I agree that the service can be haphazard, but I think it's mostly a case of being too busy, and having quite inexperienced staff, for the most part.Make sure to try a whisky in the whisky bar afterwards!

We had a lovely meal for four here last night the food was obviously home cooked to order and had none of the horrible heated up rubbish so many places serve nowadays. The staff were very pleasant and helpful without being intrusive. The bar restaurant filled up as the night went on and judging by the chatter and friendly vibe everyone else was enjoying themselves as much as we did. Don't miss trying it if you are in the area!

Being second home owners, we visit regularly however we had not been to The Anderson for a couple of years. When thinking of where to go for supper, we had no hesitation in booking The Anderson as previous visits have been superb.Unfortunately, we were very disappointed this time. Nicely greeted on arriving and shown to our table and given menus. All going well, then we were told that my husband had to go next door to the bar to choose his beer and the waiter would be back to take our drink order. We were then ignored for the best part of 20 minutes, no drinks and no specials board. We saw two more tables come in, given menus and drinks and the specials board so we're beginning to think about leaving. Finally our waiter came back and we ordered. Took another 10 mins to get our drinks though!Starters...Prawn creole from the specials board...yum...however, I guess my prawns were obviously pre-frozen as they were slightly chewy and tiny! I was so looking forward to plump juicy prawns in a creole dressing with lots of avocado, as the price tag of £8 suggested it should be. When it arrived, it was a sad looking plate, tiny prawns swimming in a brownish red slightly watery sauce, a few slices of avocado and leaf salad, could have done with some bread to mop up the sauce. Not a good start I'm afraid.Mains...I went with the steak, cooked well and very tasty, but it only came with chips, two large onion rings and a side salad, missed the mushrooms, tomato and coleslaw which would have made the plate much more appealing. Price £21.00. Hubby had the venison and black pudding in cherry sauce, which was good but only served with potatoes...no veg! Puddings....well they were divine and worth the long wait - after having to nod to the young guy at the front desk.We weren't the only ones encountering this hap hazard waitering, the poor guy behind us, asked three times for a glass of red wine, then the manager came with a bottle of white...not sure if he actually got it in the end.In summary, the food was fine but badly let down by the staff, apart from the young girl, her tables were well looked after..we were very envious! We will go back as we think the staff are just students home for the summer, so out of season may deliver different service.We would recommend the restaurant, food good and prices very reasonable, but be prepared for slow service.