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Nº 423 in 1506 in Highland

Nº 134 of 466 British in Highland

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. steakcookedcheesecreampizzachickenroastpiefishbeautifulpuddingmustlamboldmeat

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Arrived in the early evening on Friday & came here to check in to our accommodation. We were warmly welcomed, the gentleman was very polite and handed over everything we needed to know. The place has a calming and cosy ambience, lovely decor and overall it's a really inviting place. We booked for dinner and were sat by the window and beside the warm log fire. We had the Pinot Noir option to drink which turned out to be really enjoyable. To start we had the prawn cocktail starter between us, then I had the special BBQ rack of ribs and she had the Haddock. We shared each others' dishes and very much enjoyed them. Finished with the cheesecake and by that point we were very well fed. We were very well looked after and it was a pleasure dining at the bay restaurant. Thank you everyone! This was a birthday weekend away and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Wanted to thank you for a splendid time and I'm wishing all the best on your future. Dunbeath was a great getaway. Thanks again!

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Laoniko . 2023-11-05

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Average not bad just not great very dark decor and not much hospitality your just there imagine very busy in summer as limited places to eat views are good tho.

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Liam P . 2023-11-03

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My partner and myself were there for lunch today. All I can say is wow best fish and chips I've had in Caithness. My partner had the burger and he struggled to finish it was so big. Will defo be back. Would recommend the bay for good food and the views are beautiful. Lovely staff.

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tracybP6427HQ . 2023-09-09

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What a little gem. The best caesars salad I've had! Great venue, great food and lovely staff. Highly recommend 👌

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Debbie C . 2023-09-06

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Always a great atmosphere, very cosy and welcoming. Staff are so friendly and will bend over backwards to make sure everything’s perfect! Food is beautiful too all cooked to perfection. Would totally recommend!

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Gina A . 2023-09-04

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We had a really lovely meal here today, and used a voucher our sons had recently bought for my BIG birthday, which has just passed. Starters delicious & burgers were amazing. There sadly was an issue with the expiry date on the voucher (it said it expired Aug '23 - should have read Aug '24!!!) - the owner thankfully agreed to honour it. A lovely lassie served us. The view across Dunbeath bay is amazing.

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Trish R . 2023-09-03

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We came for dinner, fish and chips, burger and chicken burger. All very tasty and freshly cooked. Good selection of draught beers and don’t get me going on the amazing views across Dunbeath Bay. Definitely worth a visit.

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Chris H . 2023-09-03

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Great service and delicious food as always. We’re very lucky to have The Bay right on our doorstep. 5*

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gordonbM6177CK . 2023-08-31

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Visitors to the area, staying with friends who live locally, called in for dinner three of us ordered fish and chips the fish was dry on talking to the manager about this he seemed to be in a temper about their mistake took the plates away and then we didn’t see him again until we got up to leave, he then expected us to pay full price for meals uneaten, we will never eat here again and advise you to not also.

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Gary P . 2023-08-30

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Terrible stuff absolutely rude 3 out of the 6 meals well completely overcooked my fish was the size of a fish finger when we complained we had no apology or offered a replacement Would never go back When we did complain the manager swore and said this is b******* unacceptable behavior and no customer service skills

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Debbie S . 2023-08-30

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Beautiful setting for dinner. Outstanding service and top class food. The family loved dinner here.

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Fraser T . 2023-08-28

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Amazing! Pod was spotless, modern and comfortable, the bed was so comfy, the sheets were soft and the view was lovely. Michelle was very responsive and helpful. The restaurant/bar is a minutes walk from the pod, food was so good and Jon was the perfect host, the locals were also so friendly. I can’t praise this place enough it was just amazing, the best nights sleep we had on our NC500 journey. Highly recommend and would love to go back.

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Inspire66947279551 . 2023-08-27

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Very welcoming and friendly owner and staff. Took great care over the gluten free. A member of staff recommended the Bay Burger and it was so filling and the best burger I've ever had, will definitely be back.

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Annmaree B . 2023-08-27

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If you are feeling hungry and are passing this restaurant keep going. We called in having booked a meal and would struggle to find anywhere we've been to that has provided poorer service. On arrival we were ignored for a while whilst waiting as requested to be seated. When we were spoken to we were told 'you're table is over there'. No effort was made to take us to it or provide a menu as is generally the case. After about ten minutes the waitress asked us if we'd like to order at which point it finally clicked that we hadn't seen a menu yet. On ordering two drinks the coke was thin and watery whilst the lager was flat. On complaining about the lager was told that nothing more could be done and it looked perfectly fine. The landlord then took a mouthful before passing it back for us to finish. The food when it came, pizzas, were ok but nothing special. On paying the bill we then discovered we'd been charged for an extra pint of lager. Signs outside proclaim this venue as a restaurant of the year. If so I'd hate to see who they were up against. Avoid at all cost.

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Angus B . 2023-08-17

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Ci siamo passati per caso ma è un posto imperdibile. Chiunque sia in zona e ha occasione di fermarsi si deve fermare. Cena fenomenale mangiando carne, pesce e, udite udite, la pizza! Staff gentilissimo e vista spettacolare Tutto assolutamente perfetto

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Paolopadovani . 2023-08-05

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What a brilliant find!! We're currently travelling along the NC500 route and stopped off for some food and drinks on a whim and it was absolutely brilliant. The food was outstanding and we loved the selection of local beers. The staff were really lovely especially...

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Redfearn1995 . 2023-08-04

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Français venus en vacances, nous nous sommes retrouvés là par hasard, et il a très bien fait les choses. Super...

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Ela F . 2023-08-04

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The food was outstanding. The service excellent it’s just a great place to go and eat and make merry. The owner has an amazing selection of Gins and is extremely knowledgeable about said Gins.

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JB1967p . 2023-07-28

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Great welcome from the owner, lovely staff, restaurant has lovely views over the bay, food was excellent and also very dog friendly, what more could we ask for 👍

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David J . 2023-07-28

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Booked an evening meal here as we were staying nearby. What a fantastic location - looking out to the sea, and nearby estate/castle. The food was excellent - great pizzas x2, and a delicious burger. Service was very friendly, although slow (which we were advised...

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Jockette . 2023-07-10

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A lovely venue, fantastic staff and amazing food. I could've even gone with the spicy mayo being a bit hotter.

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Minimad81 . 2023-06-24

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We stopped here for tea along the NC500 route. The place is sooooo smart - you almost don’t expect it from the outside. It’s so well decorated inside with a nice vibe and an open fire. The staff were unbelievable. They fit us in without...

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K6614XUtonib . 2023-05-18

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Stayed here as a stop off point on our way to Orkney, we stayed in one of the Pods that overlook the bay and sea below, these had their own parking spaces and were about a 30 second walk from the main building, they were...

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Ghostman51 . 2023-05-01

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Lovely spot with awesome views over the sea. Busy little place and we could soon tell why, great food and drink really makes it popular with tourists and locals alike

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Kevin L . 2023-05-01

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We had a wonderful evening here. John was a superstar pointing out various wildlife they had from the amazing view we had from our table. Absolute gentleman. We only popping in for a pint, and ended up staying for cocktails too. Would deffo recommend.

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273JamesH . 2023-05-01

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We were staying locally and went for a meal and drinks. Really friendly staff and tasty food. Good sized portions and everything freshly prepared and cooked. The views from the restaurant are an added bonus. Would totally recommend this restaurant!

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Keith B . 2023-04-09

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Just got back to our caravan after dinner at the bay.I must say dinner was excellent from start to finish nice bottle of wine service a young girl very good served with a smile all the time we both had pizza for main, excellent made...

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Martin P . 2023-03-20

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Well what can I say,we have been to stay at alot of places but this tops the lot, first of all what a beautiful pod very comfortable warm and spacious, the views are amazing plenty of parking, but let's just say the host John is...

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j0diec . 2023-03-13

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We got a great welcome in this dog friendly pub and restaurant. Nice choice of food, home baked pizzas starters and puds. Lovely view over the bay. Happily return

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HELEN K . 2023-01-01

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Visited twice for food and we can’t rate this enough, both me and my partner had different meals each time and all of them were good quality at a reasonable price. Owner friendly and helpful and a place we’d certainly stop at again if we...

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Sparky S . 2022-12-16

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A lovely evening at The bay. The food was excellent and great service too. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to eat with a warm and friendly atmosphere

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P4458NJyvonnem . 2022-12-10

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Absolute must stop on your way around the east coast. Pizza was awesome and gluten free pizza was the best so far. 100% recommend

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Craig B . 2022-09-17

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Splendid location with a beautiful view of the coast, incredible service with very friendly waitress & cook, delicious plates. Couldn’t have been better !! :D

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TheKiwi22 . 2022-09-14

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Views overlooking Dunbeath Bay, food is excellent, staff are friendly, plenty of vegetarian/vegan options available + parking out front.

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scpferry . 2022-08-27

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Moved to the local area a few months ago and have been here twice , best pizza i've ever tasted and the gin selection is pretty good too. great service , great location , and will be coming back this weekend

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mcchesnie2 . 2022-08-17

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Absolut top! Tolle Bedienung, super Aussicht und MEGA essen! Humus Pizza, Pulled Beef Burger :-) :-)

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Martina N . 2022-08-10

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Doing the NC500 and stopped off here with 2 labradoodles. Staff were welcoming and food was lovely. Can’t recommend highly enough.

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B2712YFstuartm . 2022-08-05

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I feel a bit spoiled living just a few miles up the road from the Bay. Their wood fired pizza is fabulous! You won't get a better pizza in the county. First time I've ever had hummus on a pizza. Sounds a strange ingredient at...

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SzandiLynn . 2022-08-02

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By far the the best Pizza I have ever had in my life. The staff are amazing. Great selection of Gins. John the patron is a massive advocate of local gins, which are amazing. If I didn’t have to travel 400 miles, I would be...

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JB1967p . 2022-07-26

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We were staying at the campsite up the road and ate at the Bay for 4 evening meals. The staff were very friendly and helpful every evening and there's a good choice so we didn't eat the same meal twice. My husband did the fireball...

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Rovers_Girl2 . 2022-07-24

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We had a fantastic 5 star dining experience, fab choice of menu for our different tastes, the quality, taste, price and portions was spot on, well done chef👍🏼 staff super friendly, attentive which made for a perfect evening. You all must go a visit

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lisah933 . 2022-07-11

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What a place. Brilliant setting, staff are excellent. Travelling for work and ended up probably meeting new friend, everything in the establishment was 100% and the friendliness was unbelievable with locals, tourist, and bar staff. Don’t bypass this place folks. Owner is once you break...

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Sbp1873 . 2022-06-16

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Excellent food. Excellent beer. Excellent friendly service. Nothing not to like. Really enjoyed our visit

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richardnC606WO . 2022-06-05

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The staff couldn't do enough to help us; very friendly and knowledgeable about the food/dishes. I was so impressed that they had vegan options. The view is stunning and the restaurant was cosy and comfortable.

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gemmaw268 . 2022-06-05

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Accommodated us despite only calling ahead a couple of hours in advance. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a table by the window overlooking the sea. Great atmosphere. Our pizzas were delicious and so was the local gin. Would recommend if passing or staying overnight.

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Kirstie G . 2022-06-01

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Thank you to The Bay, Dunbeath. Chosen for their wonderful food, excellent and friendly service. comfortable surroundings and spectacular view which we've enjoyed regularly, they did not disappoint....a lovely evening and even a chorus of Haopy Birthday with everyone joining in....a very red face but...

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jillf88 . 2022-05-27

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We visited on Thursday evening at the end of our stay in Dunbeath, it was a short walk from our accommodation and the only restaurant in our locality. The interior is decorated out nicely and the views across the bay are fantastic. We were a...

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137nigel1965 . 2022-05-07

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Fabulous place. The staff were so helpful and opened the beer garden for us and served food for us as our dog can be a challenge inside. Food was incredible. Best pizza and garlic bread I’ve had in a long time. It’s on the NC500...

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NavClair . 2022-05-03

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Visited a few months back but forgot to leave a review. Me and my partner had pizzas and they were delicious! The servers were so welcoming and made sure everything was alright with our meals and drinks. Would definitely go again and would recommend this...

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Highlander_T01 . 2022-05-03

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18/4/22 really enjoyed everything this pretty little gem has to offer. The service is excellent warm & welcoming. The view is breathtaking. We are traveling around Scotland in our motorhomes with our friends and needed somewhere to eat and this didn’t disappoint. The car park...

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_benatframpton . 2022-04-18

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Great dinner as part of our NC500 tour. The special fish pie was exceptional. Great view of the shore from the windows. Lovely friendly welcome from the staff. Dog friendly and warm fire. Would return in a heartbeat if we weren't only in the area...

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succulant . 2022-04-17

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Always a warm welcome, great atmosphere, views and delicious food.....excellent. So fortunate to have The Bay so close by. By car, by bike....a perfect place to stop and unwind.

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BillyWhizz14 . 2021-12-18

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We went for an evening meal one stormy October night. It was warm and comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Fast service, very well priced. A delicious meal

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cottagegarden16 . 2021-11-12

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Probably the best fish and chips I’ve ever had! The staff were so friendly and really accommodating. They made a cocktail specifically to cater for me being lactose intolerant.

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Daydream61429165252 . 2021-10-24

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During our NC500 trip we were headed towards brora from dunnet and happened to stumble upon this place. Decor is amazing, such a relaxed and cosy place. We ordered the wood fired pizza and it was the best pizza ever, the ham was proper ham,...

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TinyBody . 2021-10-23

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Having visited various times, consistently tasty food. Lovely view, friendly staff. 5star!! Highly recommended.

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Thefxtrader . 2021-10-13

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Not much to say really. It doesn't look promising on the outside, basically a flat roofed pub with a few extensions to make it look more appealing. But the owners and staff are firefly and welcoming, the interior comfortable, the service brilliant and the food...

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hautesp65 . 2021-10-03

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This place is a hidden gem! Viking/Norse themed restaurant with incredible views of the bay. Great food and beer with fantastic staff. If you are doing the Nc500 - treat yourself this is a must!

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chillinggeorge . 2021-09-21

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Nice evening meal, socially distanced tables, very busy place. Fish and scampi both lovely, bar staff and waitress friendly. Would recommend booking in advance. Good Whiskey menu. Only negative with an open kitchen we could see the male chef constantly eating food he was preparing!

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andem1 . 2021-09-12

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Really top rate restaurant. Friendly staff, stunning views, Food was fantastic and not to expensive. I'd have no problem in recommending this venue.

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CraigP637 . 2021-09-10

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A warm and welcoming atmosphere. The pizzas were amazing and lovely to see an open kitchen! The most incredible gin collection and a very knowledgeable and friendly owner along with friendly staff! We had an incredible view whilst eating dinner. Would highly recommend to anyone Thank you!

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T6900VZolivial . 2021-09-08

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Overnight stop at nearby Inver House campsite and needed something to eat. How amazing to find the only food for miles around is so good!The staff are extremely friendly and although we had to wait a little while to be served they were attentive and we never felt forgotten. After all there is a limit to how many pizzas can fit in a proper oven at once.The best food we had had during a week in Scotland, generous portions and not over-priced. They have a great selection of things to drink too, including local craft ales and many different gins.Don't be put off by the exterior which looks quite small and unimpressive. Inside is spacious and very comfortable with panoramic views over the bay.Wishing the owners every success in these difficult times.

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Mary L . 2021-09-07

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Good range of food on the menu. We both had the fish and chips, which were very nice. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Great place to eat when visiting the north of Scotland.

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Barrick94 . 2021-09-04

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Had an amazing time at the bay, staff are so friendly and welcoming, food is delicious. Suitable if you’re looking for a drink or for a sit down meal. Amazingly friendly locals. An all rounder. Highly recommend.

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CosMello666 . 2021-08-31

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Visited for the first time to dine in, after enjoying many a takeaway with this restaurant during the pandemic.Seated in a lovely window table so we could soak up the view. Food was tasty, plentiful and came in a timely manner. Staff were all lovely - warm and engaging.We will absolutely be back!

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NorthStar06939816319 . 2021-08-30

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Awesome food! Great service with a fantastic view and the food was delicious! Great alcohol selection also. Must stop!

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BaldRatto . 2021-08-29

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I was about to write my review when I read the previous entryI was in the restaurant on the same night and also had the linguine, a special. It was delicious I also had with it a garlic bread with cheese and asked for added Chilli. Provided no problem, the young waitress couldn't have been better.My partner had the double burger and said it was one of the best burgers she has had.In addition we are both gin drinkers and they have not just well over 100 whisky choices but over 50 mainly Scottish or local sourced gins. I would recommend this as a stop on your NC500. It is a great pub with excellent food and lovely people.

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Stevemerrills1 . 2021-08-26

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Booked a table last night 24/08/21 for my husbands birthday whilst on holiday here. What a very disappointing evening. We both ordered the linguine and it was the worst we have ever had! The plates were cold and the food bland and tasteless. We told the waiter we were not happy and his reply was “well what do you want me to do about it”What a response!! Asked for parmesan cheese for the topping and was charged 50p. When we came to pay we raised our concerns with the owner who did not seem to care about our complaint.Will certainly not be recommending to family and friends.Avoid this place.

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Z6425VBchrisr . 2021-08-25

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We booked in on the advice of our B&B hostEasily found, lots of parkingInitial impression wasn’t filling us with confidence….Walked in and were wowed with the interior great jobGood was great but the menu was very limited.Service was good and we enjoyed our meal

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ian007dq . 2021-08-22

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Arrived at restaurant at 2100 after travelling over 200 miles to be told they have just finished last orders , disappointing customer service to say the least . I will not be wasting my money at this diner during this stay in the area if this is their attitude to tourists .Poor show

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mikesgotasay . 2021-08-20

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The staff here are so helpful food is soooo tasty and amazing, but booking in advance is a must, we pre booked as we stayed in a campsite up the road which is just 4 mile walk so we could have a little drink too. Dogs are welcome too, warm friendly atmosphere and the Evie’s from the restaurant is lovely Food and staff are top notch!

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lisa83470 . 2021-08-15

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Friendly and efficient service, tasty food, great ambiance and stunning views of the bay and Dunbeath Castle. Will be back.

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SuJack1 . 2021-08-15

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Don’t let the outside of this place put you off. The inside is absolutely stunning and has a great view over the bay. We had a window table as you can see from the pics. Battered chicken burger was tremendous as was the chicken tikka pizza. All pizzas freshly made and love that the kitchen is open and you can see your food being made. Kids portions available. My kids had marguerita pizza, fish and chips and kids burger and cleaned their plates. Staff lovely and couldn’t do more for you. Owner came over and had a chat and told us about the place. Very reasonable priced. Definitely worth a stop if your in the area

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Cheekyscotsbird . 2021-08-14

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If you’ve ever felt the love of a woman and lost her then these guys will fill that gap in a way no lover could. These guys are champions!

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jamesbY3494OO . 2021-08-07

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Fantastic place to eat right on the NC500 route! Although it doesn’t look much from the outside, the interior is really cosy and welcoming with a brilliant pizza oven and well stocked bar. The food is brilliant, great quality and well priced. If it’s nice weather sitting in the garden overlooking the coast is fantastic. Couldn’t fault the visit at all. Brilliant staff, super friendly and accommodating. There’s ample free parking too which is great.

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AePo8 . 2021-08-06

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Arguably the best fish and chips I have had in a long time. The place was lovely overlooking the sea and the service was top notch. The fish was so fresh and batter wasn’t too oily or heavy. The scampi and the chicken curry wEre both top notch as well. If we lived close by we would be visiting this place very frequently.

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Curious48920341629 . 2021-08-01

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This place has a cracking view from the dining room over the bay. Staff are very good at there job, food is absolutely cracking.plenty parking outside. Good price, comfy seats at sensible height for eating.

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ian m . 2021-07-31

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Booked for a Friday evening, very helpful on the phone.Arrived promptly & we were greeted immediatly & seated straight away at a table with views out to sea. Good service, food served piping hot, appeared freshly made, very tasty & good value.Watch deer playing in the field out the back of the restaurant & a seal in the bay. Look forward to our next visit

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sallyt403 . 2021-07-31

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I joined a few friends for a meal here, not really knowing what to expect. Having passed the Bay hundreds of times, I now regret not having tried it before. The atmosphere was fantastic, decor was unique and the staff were so accommodating.With a beautiful pizza oven on show, our choice was made before even looking at a menu. The pizza was fantastic. Chips were perhaps not the best quality, but overall the experience was fantastic. Will be back soon.

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Cb1254 . 2021-07-31

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We drove past this place on the way to our campsite, as it has an ideal location right in the A9. Decided to go back for dinner and drinks in the evening.The place is unassuming from the front, but the interior is incredible. Open plan kitchen so you can watch your food being made, large window showing off a fantastic view of the bay and the decor was very smart and stylish.The staff were very friendly, the owner going our of his way to give us drinks and food recommendations and even stopped for a chat about the local area and how he came about to own the place. He was also training a new member of staff at the time, who he was very attentive to and patient when she was asking questions.The menu is very inclusive and varied, you won't have much trouble finding something you like. Good quality food and portion sizes for the price. They've got a huge selection of spirits and local lagers and ales. It was a lovely evening spent, and I'll be recommending the place to friends who are also trying out the NC500.

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nikitaedwards2019 . 2021-07-29

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This restaurant and bar was taken over by new owners a year or so ago. The decor and layout of the premises has vastly improved, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Service wasn't that fast, but pretty good. However, the menu has changed a lot, and is much more limited than previously. If you like burgers and pizzas you will enjoy your visit! If you want something a little more sophisticated, you will be disappointed. I enjoyed their 'Meat Feast' pizza, as the quality was good. However, I was disappointed that at a restaurant overlooking the sea there was no fresh fish on the menu. Neither were there any straightforward steaks etc, with fresh vegetables and potatoes (rather than chips). The side salad which I ordered with my pizza was vastly overpriced, at £4.95. A local person said to me that the menu offered might appeal to passing visitors, but will not appeal to the local population. So I think that there is room for improvement.

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M G . 2021-07-21

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Too busy to do a takeaway meal for just one customer. Also wanted to book a table for 20 in the coming days but I'll assume too busy and we'll now find elsewhere

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S1261SGbillyg . 2021-07-18

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Enjoyed a lovely family lunch today (16th) for our last day on holiday. Setting is beautiful and the restaurant is well designed inside. The staff team were friendly and attentive. Food ordered was great and well priced - 2 pizzas, burger and fish and chips. Food was fresh, hot and tasty. Will definitely return when next in Caithness. Highly recommended.

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CLE68 . 2021-07-16

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We are so glad we booked here for dinner on our NC500 trip. The battered chicken burger was the BEST burger we have eaten anywhere. It was soo good! The view and staff and selection of drinks are just great additions to this great restaurant.Will definitely recommend to anyone travelling and hopefully will be back!

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jamcn29 . 2021-07-14

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Called in for an evening meal and we were glad we did. The menu is straight forward, we had the burger which was absolutely perfect. The staff were great, and the food was great, what’s not to like.

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BMWS1000XR . 2021-07-11

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Lovely find while doing the NC500, lovely place, view is lush and the food was beautiful. Have to mention the cheesecake which was absolutely delicious. Great staff, very friendly, felt very welcome

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mariem2309 . 2021-07-07

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Stopped in on Tuesday night with a group of six of us. Nice menu choice, not too much but something for everyone. Keeping the menu simple meant that everything was fresh and absolutely yummy! We had a selection of pizzas, (all delicious), fish and chips, and a pulled pork burger. We were all absolutely stuffed but after a while chatting and admiring the stunning views decided maybe we could squeeze in a dessert, and my, was that the right decision!! Cheesecake, carrot cake, pancake stack, sticky toffee pudding were all shared and polished off! Thank you x. Just wish we were here another night to revisit! Well done on the refurb. Magnificent!!

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Judith L . 2021-07-07

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Where do I start with this restaurant/bar? Me and 7 of my friends are currently completing the NC500. We stopped off at Inver caravan park for the night and booked here to go for a few drinks and a meal to celebrate our last night on our trip. The first thing that stood out to us all was the fantastic location and sea views, the restaurant was only a two minute walk away from the campsite! Next was the modern decor the place was just gorgeous, we got speaking to the owner John and he showed us the before and after pictures of the renovation, something he was so passionate about it was great to see! We had delicious food at an amazing price as well as a few cocktails and bottles of wine. The atmosphere was fantastic. The staff really took their time to care for you and make sure they met all your needs. We ended our night on such a high and can say that this night was the best night on our trip.

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georgia_ward_1706 . 2021-07-07

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What a great place!Situated just on the side of the A9 with a perfect view looking over the harbor of Dunbeath.We were so lucky to have a rainbow for company tonight, completely mesmerizing ! Great food, just the right amount of choice to make it real! No pinging of a microwave here!!Friendly, well informed staff. (Ask them anything, drinks, how the food tastes, where to go on your next stop etc)Great service.Lovely decor, great relaxed vibe.Would highly recommend this place.The new owners have worked so hard to bring it up to scratch and up to date, modern, yet not over powering, all ages would feel comfortable here.

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Sunshine65821028791 . 2021-07-06

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Absolutely fantastic, brilliant food, fantastic service. Decor is brilliant, rustic highland vibes with a fantastic view across the bay. It could be in Edinburgh. Food is so reasonably and staff are so friendly and made us feel so welcome. Couldn’t fault it at all. 100% recommend.

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kathrynmJ8227JU . 2021-07-06

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We stopped off at The Bay as a group of 8 on the NC500 and it has a very cosy but rustic atmosphere. The staff were so accommodating and friendly, making a real effort for us to feel welcome. Not only is the food so lovely, but so affordable too. The drinks selection is great and also so affordable. The view is stunning too, you cannot fault the place!

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Carol-Taylor1 . 2021-07-06

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I stopped off at this restaurant with seven of my friends on the last night of the NC500. Staff were so friendly, could not have been any nicer. The food and drinks were also excellent, could not fault the service/ food/ drink.Would 100% recommend, definitely worth a visit.

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744abbyw . 2021-07-06

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Found The Bay by chance and would be delighted if it was my local. Wood fired Pizza oven. I had a fabulous pizza and my husband was very happy with his fish and chips. A professional and warm welcome by enthusiastic and experienced owners. A credit to Dunbeath. Very reasonably priced.

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katherinemarshall . 2021-07-04

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A brilliant meal out. While travelling the NC500 we stumbled upon this locals pub/restaurant having chosen to stay nearby via the Park 4 Night app. Had a wonderful conversation with the owner about how he has restored and renovated it into the beautiful and quirky place it is today. Featuring a well rounded knowledge of local gins, whiskies, and lovely fresh locally sourced food! A delicious fish and chips (coming from Cornwall it is very much appreciated to have fresh fish right out of the harbour) and a good selection of vegetarian meals too. We hadn’t intended to eat out that evening, but we ended up staying most the night! Absolutely worth it and would love to go back. Thank you!

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sophialouisebest . 2021-06-28

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Stopped at The Bay with no prior booking as we were doing a road trip all over Scotland. My husband went in alone initially as our 7 yr old daughter is autistic and may have become distressed if we were turned away due to her lack of understanding about bookings. A man we presume is the owner, when my husband explained there were in fact 3 of us and why he had gone in alone, immediately said he would ensure he could give us a table despite the lack of a booking. He directed us to a quieter entrance, showed us to a quieter table out of the way and wasn’t phased when our daughter didn’t respond to him talking to her. We had a lovely meal without feeling our usual anxiety when we eat out with our daughter. All of the staff were amazingly sensitive towards her and the young man serving us didn’t mind when clearing our plates that she decided she wasn’t in fact finished. He said no problem, let her take her time and simply came back later on. The food was delicious, huge portions and well worth the cost - though I would have expected it to cost more due to the standard of the food being very good. No room for pudding, we were absolutely stuffed. We had the Bolognese pizza, pulled pork pizza and my daughter had the special which was a pesto linguine. Aside from the food being well worth a visit, I would commend all the staff for making us and our daughter welcome and comfortable. We often feel very isolated and excluded due to the lack of understanding people have in respect of autism but they not only had some understanding of autism, but also seemed to go out of their way to ensure we all had a nice time, which we did. For us, a meal out together can be difficult but they made it anything but.We cannot thank them enough for their kindness. Given a rating of 5 as that’s the max but I would score more if I could.

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Bishop-Jones . 2021-06-28

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Been here a couple of times while visiting my son, first for food, and we wasn’t disappointed, quality and quantity, we then popped in for a beer planning to stop for half hour, ended up 4 hours, really friendly staff and locals. Highly recommended.

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LeeH00712 . 2021-06-27

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Have died and gone to food heaven. I stayed at the nearby camp site and decided to eat out at the bay. Their 10 hour pulled pork burger was incredible so I had to try a desert. The fudge cheesecake was superb and so light. Now in a food coma and heavenly state. Well worth the trip or if driving by during the nc500 route, a food trip.

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913vimalp . 2021-06-12

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Excellent food - we chose the meat feast (an actual feast) and chicken tikka pizzas. The view of the harbour is great and the staff are attentive.The owner, John is happy to exchange stories of travel but he really excels at the bar with his knowledge of the extensive whiskey and gin collection. If you’re sleeping in the harbour ensure you donate and note the shortcut.

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paulbN520UE . 2021-06-11

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The food is very nice as your see in the photo. The pizza is baked in the pizza oven on the spot and the burger meat is succulent. I like their chips too. It is really nice to have a stopover and nice foods and beverages here. Also, the staff are friendly. We asked a cup of coffee without dairy milk. They are really willing to make one for us.

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mushroomptt . 2021-06-05

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We stopped in for a break after a long drive and so glad we did. Sat outside and had coffee, cakes and ice cream and just loved it. We got a great welcome, and the staff were so friendly. It’s recently been taken over and renovated and it looks just beautiful. I’m sure we’ll be back for something more substantial in the future as everything we saw being served looked great.

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karenwO7657NX . 2021-06-05

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