The Lochside Brasserie in Highland

Delicious food, interesting selection of dishes, reasonably priced, unique atmosphere, and friendly staff. Arbroath smokie mac and cheese currently on the menu (if you know, you know). 🤭

We were so glad we stopped here for lunch. Excellent food, efficient staff, attractive dining room and really tasty food. A little pricey, but so worth it, as the quality was first class, the dining room was splendid (the interior of the hotel we saw was also really attractive) and the view over the loch was fabulous, even on an overcast and misty day. Recommended.

An excellent address without a doubt! The setting is very pretty (and yet we were unlucky because the weather was deplorable), the warm welcome and the tasty cuisine. We chose a haggis and a chicken curry, both excellent, with a special mention for the whiskey sauce accompanying the haggis, divine! As we didn't have much room left, we had dessert for 2 and chose the Scottish pudding, a treat!

The smoked haddock soup, beef stew, Scottish bread pudding and masala tea were all excellent if a little overpriced. The udon was very salty and wet, totally inedible in my book. Keep yo Scottish and indian food on the menu. The view was gorgeous. Enjoy!

Excellent, professional and friendly service, the dinner was of excellent quality and genuine food, I highly recommend it

We went for breakfast at 8:50 am (kitchens closed at 9:30 and it was a buffet). we go in to check if there is availability. Half the tables are empty and it’s pouring rain outside. We ask if it’s ok to have breakfast, we have a dog and 5 people total. The lady at the reception first asks if we were staying with them, and when we said no she started grimacing and said she would check. She went away for a bit, said there’s space at the bar if we wanted to eat but dogs are not allowed in the bar. We said we can split so 2 people can eat at the restaurant with the dog and the rest of us can sit at the bar. She went away again and she comes back with some other lady and says there’s no dog friendly table. The restaurant is listed as pet friendly and the place was basically empty save one big table.

Fantastic ambiance and absolutely delicious food. Highly recommend.

Such a fun find on the road to/from Skye!

The location is very beautiful, the food pleasant, shame about the lack of empathy from the staff. Feeling uncomfortable when you are a guest is not nice. I would revisit the concept of caring for customer relationships. Please put placemats on the tables, the plates remain stuck to the wooden table, not a nice feeling..

Super delicious food. Indian, Scottish, pasta, vegan, something for everyone. Very friendly staff, great terrace on the loch. Highly recommended.

Overpriced for Indian food & small portions but tasty. Friendly service but can be improved in skills/etiquette. Nice terrace and would highly recommend their mango lassi

Overpriced for Indian food & small portions but tasty. Friendly service but can be improved in skills/etiquette. Nice terrace and would highly recommend their mango lassi

Fascinating place on the lake. Great food. High prices

The food was tasty though portions for price were small. Service was okay, for. e.g. we had to ask for water refill. The view is beautiful from the restaurant.

Great Indian, Scottish and French cuisine!

A spectacular view, attentive service and a varied menu with a choice of delicious meals to suit every taste. We are staying at Spean Bridge and chose this restaurant to celebrate a combined birthday celebration for my daughter and husband and we were not disappointed. In fact, our visit exceeded our expectations. We have been travelling the UK for 2 weeks and we all agreed this is our favourite restaurant to date. Highly recommended.

There's nothing wrong here - the Indian dishes in particular are excellent! Absolute recommendation!

The Lochside Brasserie has an absolutely breathtaking view and delicious food. The staff was very kind and attentive as well. The chicken tikka appetizer was delicious, as well as the neeps and tatties, and the bread pudding. I can easily say this has been my favorite meal so far in Scotland!

Top notch food and service. Everything was good including the beautiful view of the lake. We had late dinner at the Lochside Brasserie and tried out local dishes such as Cullen Skink - smoked haddock and potato soup, beef stew, Skye ale and the desserts are perfect as well. Highly recommended.

Fantastic setting . The outside areas are outstanding . Menu is a very strange mix of dishes neither one thing or the other and very overpriced for what it is . Staff were very nice .

We had a great lunch, fish curry and Udon noodles, followed by Peach Cobbler. Lovely food served well. Great views across the Loch

We booked our evening out here months ago as part of a trip to the area. It’s expensive but we felt the view and experience would be worth it. We asked for a front view table. We arrived and were shown to a table, it wasn’t front view and we asked to move three times. We were told it wasn’t possible as the tables left at the front were for three people. Ok we thought a bit disappointing but unfortunate. We then sat and watched two tables of two sat on the front view after us. We felt upset and ignored and with a bill of 90.00 for two drinks, one starter and two mains we expected more from the experience. We tried to explain on leaving why we were upset and were offered new excuses and nothing to make us feel any better. An apology would have been appreciated as a minimum. We paid our bill and left but didn’t pay the 9.00 service charge which was added to our bill as we felt we hadn’t had good customer service. To be fair the food was good but quite pricy if our overall experience had been better we would have felt happy to pay the price.

Felt so great to eat Indian food as a tourist. And amazing views.

We ordered a variety of dishes from their starters , main course and desserts. Out of the three the desserts were really good and different than the ordinary options that we usually get in any Indian restaurants .The portion size for starters was small compared to the price and the taste was okay. One dish that stood out for us in the main course was the classic butter chicken it was worth the price👍. However the only disappointment that we all had was the hospitality as that was not upto the mark compared to the price and the place. We have visited to many restaurants in London and near by areas and after you finish your meal you are offered a wet wipe and a chocolate along with your bill. I don’t say that it is normal but dining in such an expensive restaurant you would like to experience these little details as well. All in all it was a good experience with the view and ambience.

Oh boy! Travelling from Skye to Edinburgh we happened on this place, dramatically set on the banks of Loch Lochy, at lunchtime. And lucky we were as we had stopped at a premises not far to the north who were running late and hadn't opened for the day. Beautifully and tastefully appointed - premises have been subject to a recent redevelopment/ upgrade - the restaurant offers an outstanding, no, jaw -dropping vista across the loch. It was a coolish day and we chose to sit inside but a few extra degrees would have had us sitting outside on the huge, wooden balcony from where it would have been difficult to move on! The food was gorgeous and an amazing selection and fusion of Scottish and Indian cuisine. The Cullen Skink, though not chunky in the traditional style, tasted fantastic with a deep smoked fish but not too salty flavour. Maintaining the fish theme we also tried the tandoori salmon - a masterstroke and I will be adding this to my home cooking selection this week with some trout from the freezer. The Butter Chicken was superb with a deep, rustic, chilli flavour. Staff were wonderfully attentive and polite. Not the cheapest venue but very good value and this is quality dining in a fabulous setting. We were not drinking but the wine list was excellent and fairly priced. The Whisky List, well that was extensive to say the least!

This was the best meal we had during the 10 days we were in Scotland. The view is gorgeous. The place was packed on a Thursday night for good reason. On the menu, stick to their specialties, and you will be blown away by the taste of the food, especially the Indian food. Do not miss dining here. Service is direct, but efficient. The dining room itself is a tasteful, classy, modern design.

This is an outstanding place! Some of the best Indian cuisine we’d had with the most beautiful views. Also the lobster was delicious. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. We have only just discovered this little gem but will most definitely be back and would like to stay over next time. Would absolutely recommend this beautiful restaurant.

Nice spot, good service, interesting food.

A brilliant place to eat, location amazing and food excellent. Will be back.

Came here during a recent stay in the Highlands for a meal as it's a highly rated restaurant. Even on booking it was very clearly emphasised that we'd need to be gone within 80 minutes but that's fine as we don't dawdle. We arrived and were squashed into the corner of the half full restaurant (some tables were still empty as we departed) Our food order was taken at the same time as our drinks but the food was served first. In fact, the drinks may never have been served if we hadn't got someone's attention and asked for them. The service wasn't great for the duration, particularly a couple of the waitresses, although one waiter was particularly smiley and friendly. Unfortunately I ordered the teriyaki salmon which was overcooked and dry throughout. The sauce was overly sweet. The chicken was apparently a little better but we both agreed that it was neither horrible nor impressive. Dessert took an age to arrive, as did the bill. I think the bill only came because the floor manager got into a clear panic that we were still present after 78 minutes. Plenty of people taking photographs just outside holding wine glasses up against the beautiful scenery but sadly, we wouldn't visit again. *Edited to correct error over order of food and drinks served. Visited September 2023

Unmissable if you pass nearby.. 😎

Lovely atmosphere with great Indian food selection. The Cullen Skink is great too.

Excellent food, great menu and efficient service. Beautiful surroundings. Thoroughly recommend.

Beautiful location for wonderful Indian and International food. Not too far from the Glencoe area and only a 5-min drive if you are staying at the Corriegour Lodge Hotel. Reservations are highly recommended.

I had dinner with my boyfriend, and honestly from the outside it didn't give any indication that it was practically an Indian restaurant. Both the environment and the atmosphere, in fact, recall the typical Scottish one, but then reading the menu you realize that the local dishes are really limited, and the menu is mostly made up of Indian dishes. For this reason, my boyfriend and I struggled to choose a course that was right for us, given that everything suggested that we would be eating in a typical Scottish restaurant. Lastly, the bill was very high compared to the quality of the dishes, and we realized that an extra 10% had been added to the receipt as a tip: we asked a waiter for explanations, and we were told that it was written (in small print) on the menu that a 10% tip on the bill would be included. In my opinion, this denotes unfairness towards the customer, especially if he is a tourist as in our case.

It was a little expensive, but the food, staff and restaurant were lovely. Would highly recommend to all.

We stayed in the hotel three nights and enjoyed three dinners and one lunch here which shows how much we liked it. Don’t be put off by the combined Scottish/International and Indian menu. The Indian head chef of this small chain of hotels is clearly passionate about bringing great Indian food to the Highlands of Scotland. However the Scottish food is just as good too (Eg an excellent Cullen Skink) and my Chinese father in law even enjoyed the noodles. Excellent service and excellent views of Loch Lochy through the glass restaurant front, there is also outside seating available if you are lucky with the weather/midges.

We stopped on our way back from isle of skye. We had the lobster and it was the Best I ever had. Highlands recommended the place. Friendly service and excellent food with a beautiful view on the loch. Hope to be able to come back !

Lovely setting beside the loch but very very expensive, prawn cocktail consisted of 5 prawns arranged around an egg cup of marie rose sauce and one leaf of salad costing £20, butter chicken main course 3 tiny pieces of chicken in very watery curry (more like a supermarket own brand ) , not what you would expect from a high class restaurant.

After seeing the view this restaurant had to offer, my partner and I had to make a trip while staying in Fort William for a couple days. It did not disappoint. Lovely view out the full glass panel windows over looking the loch. The food was absolutely amazing, highly recommend the Salman or Highland Burger. The staff seemed very friendly and pleasant. The restaurant was busy for a Thursday night, which is always a good sign that the food is good. Expensive but worth it. My only two small things were the lack of parking. We found it quite difficult to get parked up. The other thing was when we sat down in the restaurant, the waitress ‘seemed’ to offer a chilled bottle of water for the table. I assumed it was free but noticed it was £6 on the bill (£120) I would definitely go here again.

Great views across the Loch. Amazing atmosphere and a great selection of European and Indian food, they even have a pizza oven for wood fired pizza! Would highly recommend - we are there two nights in a row it was that good ☺️

Snagged a last-minute dinner reservation at this gorgeous lochside location! Truly any seat in the house provides an excellent view of Loch Lochy, but we were lucky enough to sit right next to the window. It was a drizzly day (big surprise right?) but even so, the view is stunning. This restaurant provides an excellent level of service! We felt very well-attended during our dining experience here. How FUN is the Scottish-Indian fusion theme on this restaurant's menu?! Where else can you start with Cullen Skink, move to Tikka Salmon, and end with Kulfi all paired with locally-brewed ales from Glen Spean? The salmon was a MAJOR highlight, seriously some of the best salmon I've ever had in my life and the coriander sauce was to die for - I could have drunk it straight. The Kulfi was a new experience for us (Indian ice cream with almonds, pistachios, and a lovely cardamom flavor) and we were thrilled. The perfect light but sweet ending to our meal. 14 days in the UK & this was one of the best dining experiences we had!!!

The restaurant has spectacular views over Loch Lochy and the mountains on the other side. There is an option to eat outside when the weather is favourable. The menu is not large but offers a good choice of western or Indian food. Service was friendly and attentive. The prices are reasonable. There is plenty of parking.

Very impressed with our 3 course meal tonight. We couldn’t find a single fault!! The views are so stunning and add to the lovely atmosphere.

We visited this loch side restaurant for lunch with our pooch and were very pleasantly surprised. The menu offered an eclectic mix of options and the Indian dishes we selected were really good and the service was very friendly and attentive. The hotel itself looked like a lovely place to stay directly on the loch with lots of walks nearby but the restaurant is worth a visit in its right and this is definitely the best Indian food we have had in the area .

We were recommended this restaurant by the hosts at our B&B, and it exceeded all our expectations. We ate early, at 6pm, before the clocks went back, so we had a wonderful view to the mountains across the loch before it got dark. The dining room is beautifully light and well-designed and the staff very attentive. Everything was delicious - we had Indian main courses, Hyderabadi Lamb Shank and Malabar Fish Curry - and came back to Scotland for Sticky Toffee Pudding. It was the standout meal of our week walking the Great Glen Way and I'd recommend it to anyone for a treat.

We booked a table here for our Anniversary dinner whilst staying at Fort Williams. The hotel looks lovely with beautifully decorated with lights outside, and the inside made you feel like a log cabin hotels you see in America. Would have been a great view if it was during day time also with the Loch. We ordered Chicken Hyderabadi (well marinated and tender chicken) with butter garlic Nan, Toasted Cauliflower and potato Biryani tasted like Traditional Biryani from Hyderabad and they were delicious, just the right amount of spices to bring out the flavours. The portions are also a good size too. We also had Kulfi which was delicious. The staff are very welcoming and attentive even though the restaurant was busy. Very friendly and helpful. They also gave us a cake for our Anniversary, very thoughtful and generous of them. I would recommend this place for Lunch and dinner. Their menu has a wide selections of English dishes and Indian dishes. We are going back for Lunch tomorrow as well.

This is a MUST stop on your trip to the Scottish Highlands. Not only is the view incredible but the food is amazing!!!

food was amazing no matter what you ordered such a brilliant way with Scottish and also Indian cuisine

As je eens een keer wat luxer wilt eten na alle burgers op he vakantie, dan moet je hier zijn. Wat een fantastische plek! Mooi uitzicht, heerlijk eten. Na het eten nog even naar het strandje. Het js wel wat duurder. Ze rekenen nog service charge. Aan de muur mooie spreuken en foto’s. Het was heerlijk!

Extremely delicious dinner in this beautiful restaurant with a stunning view over Loch Oich. The menu is a mix between Indian, English and Scottish dishes. We loved the kids menu with smaller portions. Service is excellent, staff is super friendly and quick.

Immaculate restauarant with beuatiful lakeside views. Attentive staff and fast service. The main coures were all excellent; starters (and poppadums) more basic.

Really enjoyed lunch here and felt there was a great awareness of gluten free needs. The food was absolutely delicious - and the view from the restaurant is amazing - we can't wait to go back

Fabulous lunch here today. Great service & outstanding chicken curry. The views are spectacular. Dog friendly too. Super decor & charming staff.

We had a wonderful evening meal. All of the food was excellent. The service received was great. We loved everything! Will definitely be back and highly recommend.

We took a chance, turned in after seeing the sign on the road and what a fantastic decision it was. The scenery is incredible but the food matches it! Absolutely delicious. We had the Cullen skink, tomato and basil soup, mussels, and tofu & vegtable...

We live locally and have eaten here on a number of occasions. The menu has varied over time, we have favourites but always try the "specials". Today Hyderabadi Chicken featured and did not disappoint. Vegetable Jalfrezi was our other main, preceded by Chicken Tikka. Kulfi...

Great food, lovely view over the loch, quality of food and service was great. Definitely a place to revisit.

Firstly, big thank you to our wonderful server SASHA <3 Excellent, flawless Indian food, the views cannot get any better, the entire restaurant and lodge is located perfectly. Truly a gem, wouldn't change a thing

We had a truly excellent lunch here, the food was fantastic, the view was incredible and the staff were very hospitable. A good mix of Asian and Scottish/European food on the menu, the Fish Amritsari was particularly noteworthy. The waitress told us the hotel was...

We stayed at the hotel for three nights in late August, and ate at the restaurant three times - two dinners and one lunch. The curry in particular was really excellent. We’re from Brentford, so we’ve eaten a lot of curry, and this was some...

It is a real gem, we were staying next to Blacksheep hotel and therefore it was very convenient for us but I would have driven from Fort William for such a wonderful restaurant. It has the most amazing view and the food and lovely staff....

An absolute gem of a restaurant that I cannot recommend highly enough. If you staying in the area and like your grub then you need to give this a try. The location is stunning with a lovely little balcony to sit and enjoy a few...

We arrived here at about half one in the afternoon and the patio was full (we didn’t want to sit inside as it was a beautiful day!). They promptly set up a little table for us so we could stop for lunch. The food was...

Had nice food at this restaurant but the service was very poor which detracted from the experience. Monica works very hard, but the others appear disorganised with the manager keen to tell people what to do but not lift a finger himself. The outside patio...

Went for lunch on our way home from a week up north. It was absolutely delicious! I had the teriyaki chicken which is the best meal I've had in years. Everyone enjoyed their food, the view is amazing and the staff so polite, attentive and...

What a beautiful setting to have a romantic meal! The service was great, food was delicious!! The view to die for!!!!

Superb location, service and food!!! With views over the loch and a really appealing menu we had and amazing lunch here. The restaurant is part of a hotel which looks really attractive and somewhere we’d definitely like to stay next time in the area!

Had to write this seeing some unkind and mislead reviews. Location- brilliant. Service attentive and friendly. Attention to detail, an Indian hospitality (and they really know how to do that); menu, North Indian with a good scattering of Scottish; and food, very tasty and many...

My boyfriend and I had planned on getting just a takeaway after climbing Ben Nevis on Friday, however although we were tired and achy, we wanted to celebrate our achievement and go out for a nice meal together! I came across this restaurant whilst Googling...

The Lochside brassiere does have excellent Views & is set in a great location. We visited the restaurant as we were staying at the hotel. It does have good views. However the rest leaves a lot to be desired. The menu has a bit of...

Having called twice prior to dining regarding vegan options, I was assured that there would be a range of meal options available. However, upon discussing options with the servers, it was clear there was only one vegan option, the sweet potato burger. As this was...

Great service and a great twist on Indian and Scottish recipes. The views are totally stunning! Also it felt very safe with their Covid safety measures.

Excellent food, pricey but quality. However the staff just couldn’t get us out quick enough. Seemed like they wanted to close an hour early. Real shame as food was great, varied menu and for the price, you’d have thought they might have wanted us to...

We stopped for lunch en route from Fort Augustus to Glasgow and were not disappointed! Newly refurbed, temperature checks on entry and a lovely view of the Loch. We had cullenskink & mussel starters, followed by a pheasant special and the fish Amritsari curry. All...

Pros: Gorgeous location Plenty of parking Helpful waiters Have some Scottish dishes Cons: Price (chicken tikka starter £8 for 4 bits of chicken) classic butter chicken £16 comes with rice OR naan) Stovies (£16.50) Although the waiters were helpful they stand about watching the guests....

Beautiful decor, fabulous location very friendly staff, and good food. Our waiter was particularly helpful and so polite. The menu is varied and something for everyone. The drinks are competitively priced. Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend and visit again.

We stayed in different hotel, but decided to try this restaurant as it was advertised as a good place for the sea food and local fish. We booked the restaurant, but when we came they asked us to take a drink and wait in the...

Amazing fish dishes with breathtaking views over the lake. Very friendly servers too! Definitely recommend.

We were celebrating a birthday and 'The Lochside Brasserie' seemed like the perfect setting, with its stylish Scottish decor and beautiful views overlooking the loch. The food and service exceeded all our expectations and would not hesitate recommending this restaurant for special occasions. The cod...

We had a delicious dinner here this evening. Food was excellent, the restaurant stylish but laid back, with amazing view of the loch. Loved it and will return later this week. Service was good, respectful, all wearing mask or visors. Well done considering these strange...

We were staying in one of the lodges as a family of 6 and decided to eat here on the first night of our stay. There was some confusion about the starters...caused by a language barrier...and the starters arrived with the main courses! The food...

The menu is an odd mix of Indian cuisine and an attempt at Scottish cuisine resulting in a limited menu if you don’t like spicy food. My husband ordered the chicken tikka starter - two of the pieces of meat were cooked through, the other...

Having visited this restaurant many times in the past we went for dinner last night. On entering the hotel a great deal is made of taking your temperature & hand sanitiser is available. When in the restaurant the waiters are running around with face masks...

Lovely location, staff were friendly however our meal did not seem worth the price. Two very plain main courses and two drinks for £42, decided not to try dessert as we were very unimpressed. One member of staff kept coming out of kitchen unsure what...

Had visited the restaurant few occasions previously and glad they start to do takeaways on this unusual time. They do delivery as far as Fort William, what makes really convenient for a weekend dinner for the whole family. As opportunity came on we will try...

Ordered Chicken tikka, ButterChicken and Biryani from The Lochside Brassiere at The Whispering Pine Lodge and I must say it is absolutely delicious. Authentic Indian flavors and great service..!!

The kebabs here have become my favourite. I also ordered butter garlic naan with them which was perfect!! Would highly recommend!!

Had lunch here. Location is stunning despite the weather. Food was excellent. Will definitely be back.