The Lovat Brasserie in Highland

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

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

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

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

We found this lovely restaurant in the Michelin guide, but why is it not starred? Over recent months, we've enjoyed several lovely dinners at 1- and 2-starred restaurants. OK, some have bigger wine menus - but then Station Road's challenged our palates in ways that much bigger menus would not. We'd normally ask the Somellier for a Spanish white and then maybe a French red with the meat course. Their wine list, although more limited, pushed us towards UK wines and fortified wines - even from Wales. We would have never tried these but were very pleasantly surprised. The food from the tasting menu was definitely worthy of a star (or two). Perfectly balanced amuse bouches. A lovely introductory course, beautifully prepared mains and really well-thought out deserts. Many including locally sourced and foraged ingredients. Good value for the quality.

The dinner we had was amazing. We were taken to the lounge and had drinks then very swiftly brought some entrees, then after was shown to our table where we loved every course, amazing fresh ingredients that tasted superb. The staff definitely amplified this experience, bringing in our drinks from the lounge, explaining every dish and were very polite as well as chatty and friendly past just serving our food. A great team all round. If you're in this Loch Ness area this is the place to go.

Absolutely superb food created by Sean and his team. We've stayed at The Lovat on a number of occasions and dinner at Station Road is a real experience and most definitely worthy of a ⭐ The menu was perfect with the locally foraged mushroom dish being one of the highlights - the textures were incredible. The apple mousse was really light and the treacle bread is always amazing. Venison was cooked to perfection and the venison tartare a great addition. The wee potato was yum! The cucumber pearls on the trout dish we're full of flavour and the mousse encased in the little leaf was packed with flavour. The wee pre starter was delicious too and set the tone. Good local beer and wine was lovely too. The hotel in general is first class. Great room which was super cosy and spacious with a really comfy bed. Public spaces gorgeous and peaceful. All together a great weekend - thanks to the team for looking after us once again 😃

What an absolutely wonderful dining experience! We were booked in the hotel and decided to treat ourselves to dinner at Station Road. We were so happy that we did! All the ingredients were fresh, tasty and well presented. The staff were so friendly and knowledgable about the dishes that were being served. Overall, the food and service were absolutely flawless.

We had a wonder time at Station Road at the Lovat. The food and service were amazing, all the staff was top notch but especially Tiff. She was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable everything we had questions about. We highly recommend Station Road!

The staff was professional and kind. The food presentation was magazine worthy. The taste of every dish was a 10 out 10. The length of the dinner was a bit long for 3 courses.

Having dined at a few Michelin starred restaurants over the years, I would say this ranked up there with the best of them. We did the 3-course meal and were able to taste each dish. While the servings are a little on the small side, the desserts were large and everything was delicious. The service was excellent, specifically Liam in the bar was great. We had snacks in the bar the night before and he made our visits special each time. Dinner was expensive but worth every penny. If you get the chance to go, do it.

Amazing food and service. Lovely atmosphere and location. Staff could not do enough to accommodate my gluten free dietary needs and did everything to make sure I felt reassured and cared for.

What an elegant surprise in Ft. Augustus. Our 7 course dinner of locally sourced ingredients was beautifully presented and delicious. The decor was lovely and comfortable making the 3 hour meal fly by. We matched the meal with a British Wine Pairing and were delighted with the quality of the lovely offerings. It was a perfect evening and worth the splurge.

The combination of flavors in each tasting was creative and elegant, yet there was something of a basic core genuineness about it. It wasn't overly fussy. And the staff was just so warm and welcoming, not pretentious. It made our last evening a special event.

Let’s start with the food. This chef is excellent. Innovative but ensuring balance. Great presentation and would be close to Michelin standard. Courses were well developed and some great skill was on show. Then the service which was as far away from fine dining as I have ever experienced. 30 minutes late with food, and then only when prompted. 1/2 the staff were unable to describe what was on the plate - there is no ownership of a table ( we were served by every member of staff including the receptionist). The young South African sommelier was the exception. Sad that excellent found is let down by front of house. Significantly over priced given this.

It's been two years since I wanted to visit Station Road and finally managed to convince my partner and another couple of friends to join me on this experience. I've been to Loch Nees before and the sole reason for this trip was to visit The Lovat and stay at their hotel. My expectations were as high as they could be at a restaurant, and I can't remember a time when I was more excited about visiting one. Before I talk about the restaurant it's worth setting the context for where this delightful food experience takes place. The hotel occupies an old family house which has been renovated to high standards while preserving its history. The Lovat is in the heart of the Highlands, right beside Loch Ness and surrounded by all the natural beauty of Scotland, making it the perfect venue for a delightful stay and an even better dining experience. The restaurant does not offer an a la carte menu and only two tasting menus (short and long), which can be made vegetarian upon request. Obviously, we selected the long version, called Mór, along with their wine flight. The entire experience began with an exquisite glass of English bubbles and a selection of little starters - delicious. Followed by the most amazing bread with a choice of salted & herb infused butter, paired with a beer aged in a whiskey barrel. The main dishes feature a variety of flavours: earthy from the forest, fresh from the lake and the sea, as well as meat.Their grand finale is a delightful venison dish with celeriac pastry and the most amazing jus. For dessert you get a sample of different flavours, all balanced and nothing too sweet which I would recommend topping up with a selection of cheeses and a glass of whiskey. Food was phenomenal, and service was attentive and welcoming. The prices were more than reasonable for the quality of the food and the overall dining experience. Thank you so much for exceeding my expectations!

We called the brasserie and booked just an hour in advance and were pleasantly surprised to get a booking 45 minutes after our arrival in Fort Augustus giving us time to walk our dog and have a couple of drinks at the bar This was our first visit to the brasserie although we had dined in the Station Road restaurant twice previously. Our expectations were high and we were not disappointed. I started with 3 Oysters my wife started with the Wild garlic Veloute. Both were excellent. For main we both ordered Pork belly and Fillet, again a fantastic meal. This restaurant continues to excel and is absolutely the go to fine dining experience in Fort Augustus.

Sehr freundliches Personal und herzig eingerichtete Zimmer. Hatten die seitlichen Cottages mit kleinem Vorgarten. Abendmenu mit 7 Gängen war sowohl vegetarisch wie auch mit Fleisch ein absolutes Highlite!!! Frühstücksbuffet genial mit allem was das Herz begehrt. Beste Adresse am Loch Ness!!!

We stayed at the Inn this past summer, and booked a dinner not knowing what to expect, and had not read any reviews. But it's with no exaggeration, one of the best dinning experiences we have had in newer time. Delicious creative dishes, served by a very motivated, friendly and professional staff. If we ever comes back... no, When we come to Scotland, we will dine here again. Well done and 5 stars

My beloved treated me for my birthday (as he knows this is my favourite restaurant locally and I have been bending his ear about how wonderful it is!). He was a little sceptical when he saw the pictures of the tasting menu because he "loves his food" (in quantity that would sink most). Well, what can I say except...a lovely welcome at reception, quickly seated and drinks ordered, thanks to the wonderfully attentive waiting staff (Josh, is a star and really knowledgeable of the menu). The amuse bouche. trio - duck liver twiglet, Arbroath smokie gougeres and the trout/apple tartlet were an absolute explosion of flavour - and a taster if things to come. The treacle bannock was served with an onion butter and a plain butter topped with Isle of Skye salt (amazing stuff) and very moreish. (at this point hubby's eye's lit up and he became enthusiastic!). I had the Highland Beef for my main, he had the Halibut and mussels and both were exceptional and beautifully presented. The Lemon cheesecake (in a chocolate coating) with blackcurrant sorbet was just delicious and a perfect, not too sweet or heavy, way to end the meal. I didn't take pics (unfortunately) but they do have some of the dishes on their Facebook and instagram pages. Tasting menus of this quality will never be cheaper but this was absolutely worth every penny. 3 AA rosettes is really an under estimate of Chef Kelly and the teams abilities! Thank you for a memorable evening and we will most definitely be back. P.s - I've made the bannock bread from the recipe given - it's amazing :)

Chef Sean Kelly has earnt his rosettes. Absolutely amazing feed. 8 courses of authentic Scottish flavours with delivered with delicacy and precision, enough to excite any palate.

Already reviewed in an hotel stay, however I would suggest even if you were not staying in the hotel and you wanted to go out for a special treat, this would be the place to go.

It’s hard to fully explain how much of a pleasure our meal was this evening. My wife and I have spent top dollar on meals in the past and this rivals anything we’ve ever experienced at about a third of the cost of the prime...

We chose the smaller of the tasting menus and we were not disappointed. The three tasting starters were tremendous, could eat a whole plate of the cheesy twiglets. The mushroom pot was so moreish. I had the red deer, well presented, cooked beautifully, husband had...

My family and I spent a wonderful Saturday evening here. Food was fantastic and the staff could not have been more attentive and friendly. Thank you to all the Station Road team for making it an evening to remember. A must for anyone looking for...

The amuse-bouche and starters were amazing, as was the smoked potato and ox tongue. other dishes were very good if not exceptional. The drinks were innovative but trying too hard to source locally (Scottish sparkling wine?) and I don't want beer at £65 a go....

Chef Sean and his team serves possibly the best food in Scotland. Food was freshly prepared, beautifully presented and full of flavour that explodes in your mouth! We could not stop eating their freshly baked - amazing. Staff is well trained and friendly. This restaurant...

We couldn't have asked for a better place to eat on our anniversary. The food was simply amazing, as was the wine selection and the service.

Beautiful setting at the Lovat Hotel, which is set on a hill surrounded by gorgeous garden. The owners take great pride in providing an exceptional experience and it shows in the food, staff, and presentation. Wonderful respite and highlight of Fort Augustus.

There's no getting away from it - this is not an inexpensive restaurant and some might question the cost at 60 pounds for the three course tasting menu and 85 pounds for the 5 course menu, but like most things in life you get what...

My wife and I had the taster menu, which was nothing short of exceptional. Added to the food, the staff and general ambience were brilliant.

Ausgezeichnetes Essen und Service. Haben ein Drei-Gänge-Menü gegessen und waren beide restlos begeistert. Außerdem eine sehr gute Wein- und Spirituosen-Empfehlung...

We had a 3 course meal, the food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Easily one of the nicest meals I have had. Lovely atmosphere and fantastic service.

This was by far the best meal of our summer holiday and is up there with one of the best tasting menus we have ever eaten. We took our children on a Saturday evening and it was quieter than I was expecting. The service was...

Review for the tasting menu in August 2021. Friendly staff, meticulous maitre d, excellent service, great wine pairings, and most importantly absolutely amazing food. Delicious! Eat here before the whole world knows, this staff & chef are destined for greatness.

We had a superb meal at Station Road when we were staying at The Lovat. Evening started on a slightly strange note when we were asked to have our pre-dinner drinks in a deserted (but beautiful) drawing room rather than the bar. I imagine that...

We decided to treat ourselves (not cheap) but was lovely and had a great meal. Was a new experience for our son but they were very accommodating and made him feel welcome. Food was all beautifully presented and tasted great. Was recommended a lovely bottle...

We had dinner here whilst staying at The Highland Club - it really was a fantastic experience. The food was exceptional and the service was impeccable. My cocktail (Southside) was just delicious and I loved the glass and presentation. We had the 3 course menu...

Delicious tasting menu on a level with a Michelin star restaurant. We ordered one vegetarian and one regular tasting menu and were blown away by it all. The only thing I would change is the order of desserts. The first one is cream with strawberries,...

We were staying at the Lovat so are there twice - once for the sampling menu and the second time for the three course. Both were outstanding!! The sampling menu was very extensive - I ate way too much but couldn’t leave a bite or...

The pandemic has meant that holidays in far away places have been substituted by those far closer to home. My wife and I had the divine tasting menu when we stayed here last September. What better way to put away the blues of the last...

Another fabulous meal at Station Road restaurant! We incorporated a stay at The Lovat so that we could include this restaurant in our tour of north west Scotland having been there in September. We are pleased to say that it was as good, if not...

Due to Covid our last two summers have been spent exploring the beauty of the highlands where views are WOW and food is usually pub grub / Scottish. Then we chanced upon Station Road. I’d read the reviews and they all said much the same,...

We eat in the restaurant who, at the moment, are offering a 9 course taster menu or a 3 course set menu, we had the 3 course meal @ £47.50. The food was beautifully cooked and presented and the entire meal was excellent. The service...

Dined here with my partner having had to postpone due to lockdown - it was worth the wait! Special thanks to the staff for the wonderful service, especially Marco, our sommelier. The food was fabulous. We really enjoyed it and will most probably return …...

Beautifully prepared and presented food and excellent service. We arrived early to enjoy cocktails in the lovely hotel lounge before going through to the restaurant which is in a modern extension. My wife and I chose the 3 course table d’hôte menu which had a...

We prebooked for two tasting menus and for a three course option for our son. We had a few phone calls initially saying this couldn’t be done but followed by an apology for misunderstanding. We have been fortunate to eat in many one and two...

We went for a the tasting menu and so glad we did! Every morsel was an experience. I am not the most adventurous of eaters and was lip curling at a few things but once I tasted them I couldn’t believe the flavours, textures and...

We had the pleasure of dining at Station Road, whilst staying at the Lovat on a recent trip to Scotland. It is slightly confusing , as it is all part of the same hotel. We had the three courses, which only had a choice of...

Probably the best tasting menu we have had the food was beautifully presented and delicious The drinks paring imaginative with a mixture of wines cider and an elderflower Collins plus the staff being attentive and helpful without being over the top Can’t wait for our...

Amazing dinner at the restaurant- having been to the Michelin starred Restaurant at Eriska - Station Rd menu was delicious and should get a star and was far better! Compliments to the Chef .

We ate here back in August whilst on a road trip. This was one of the best tasting menus we have had! Food and presentation was brilliant. Service was also very good and all COVID secure! Would 100% recommend and will return to when in...

We ate here back in August and we would absolutely go back. One of the best tasting menus I have tried in Scotland! Lovely presentation and great service!

Really superb restaurant. Welcome cocktails were great. Some unique choices served by friendly and funny bar staff. Atmosphere and setting lovely and the food outstanding. All three courses were excellent and we wished we’d have booked the full tasting menu. Have eaten in lots of...

Coming towards the end of our Scottish staycations, my wife and I thought we would try this restaurant as a wee treat to go along with the stunning beauty that our country has to offer and boy were we not disappointed. From the minute we...

My Wife and decided to treat ourselves to the tasting menu whilst staying in the hotel. This was to console ourselves given all foreign trips for 2020 had now been cancelled. We would not normally spend anything like £65 each with a £45 drink flight...

It can be something of a challenge when one person is vegetarian and the other is not; however, based on reviews, we decided to try the Station Road Restaurant recently while on a trip to Orkney. Unfortunately, the dining experience was particularly disappointing due to the basic and quite bland vegetarian option. We opted for the three-course tasting menu, and were presented with menus which provided a choice of both starter and main course for the normal menu, but no choice whatsoever for the vegetarian menu. If you are going to charge the same amount for a vegetarian (which is the case), the menu should at least be extended to a choice of starter and main. The vegetarian starter (spelt risotto) was fairly bland, while the main course, a tomato and courgette tart, was dry and uninteresting. It was also accompanied by a separate bowl of gnocchi which seemed a strange addition in the circumstances. Unless you wanted the cheese board to follow, the only option for dessert was a treacle tart. To have a vegetable tart as the only main course followed by a treacle tart as the only dessert was extremely poor planning. Overall, the service was friendly and efficient; however, the food was not of a standard we were led to expect and the overall experience was unsatisfactory.

My husband and I decided to treat ourselves when staying in this hotel. This seemed a good way of palliating the pain of multiple cancelled holidays. We do not normally spend anything like £65 each for a meal, even in London, £45 for a drinks...

Fantastic tasting menu! Enjoyed every dish. I didn't opt for the accompanying wine flight as it was probably a bit too innovative for me including ale and cocktails, whilst I'd rather stick to wine pairings with my meal. With that in mind a bit more...

We dined at the restaurant twice during our stay at The Lovat hotel. Both our meals were excellent and rivalled some of the Michelin star restaurants we have been to. The first evening we had the three course menu which was lovely, especially the main...

After examining the menu and being guided by the knowledgeable staff we made our choices, the pride everyone obviously takes in every aspect of the offer make this dining experience simply superb but, the food is beyond excellent the service is attentive and engaging it...

This place is lovely, the food was wonderful, staff were friendly and it had good COVID safety in place.

Top quality food in area where most places have menus that could have been written fifty years go. Clearly a small kitchen which doesn't overextend itself by trying to offer too many dishes. We had the three course dinner which had a choice of two...

We booked in advance for the Lovat; staff were very thorough over the phone and even returned the call a day before to ensure we would still be attending, therefore excellent communication. Upon arrival we were greeted immediately and escorted to a separate area where...

Style and substance , great tasting food , great setting and great hospitality. The whole meal exceeded our expectations and as good if not better than some Michelin restaurants we have tried .

Nous avons adoré notre dîner au restaurant du Lovat Hôtel. La qualité et la créativité des mets que le chef...

If you wanna get a job there from abroad, you better be careful during recruitment process, otherwised you will got a very bad experience, and you can even lose an expected job, and flight ticket.

Really lovely food, well cooked, beautifully presented and professionally served. Highly recommended.

This venue - along with booking in advance - was recommended by owner of our local holiday let. The food was delicious and the service was prompt without being obtrusive or pushy.

Heerlijk gegeten, maar De porties mogen wel iets groter zijn.....Waren de 4 sterren niet waard. Bediening was uitermate vriendelijk.

Glad we stopped at The Lovat. We each enjoyed our lunch, but particularly the soup. Very comfortable dining experience.

Reservation was recommend by our accommodation. From the moment you arrive you are made to feel welcome. Food was beautifully presented - a feast for the eyes! The flavours were there & such a wonderful & interesting selection to choose from.

Glad we booked a table in advance. The food was really, really lovely and the same goes for the wine, the atmosphere and the service!

We have just returned from a lovely long weekend in Fort Augustus and this was one of the best meals that we had. We booked ahead of our trip to ensure we had a table which I would recommend at this time of year as it was busy.

Wow! We expected good but this was wonderful. Started with the crab cannelloni and it just kept getting better. I had the cod and she had the lamb. Both were wonderful. Then we had the dark chocolate cremeaux for dessert. We can’t say enough about how good this was. On the bad side it has ruined the rest of the meals we’ve had so far on our trip. It will really be hard to top this.

We stayed in the Lovat for a night and decided to come to the hotels restaurant after reading some of the raving reviews about it. The price was definitely worth it as the presentation looked good enough to eat just by itself! An excellent meal to have next to Loch Ness and I capped it off with some of the best ice-cream I’ve ever had. Truly a 5 star experience to remember.

In an area packed full of quality eateries, this Brasserie would still stand out. So, given this area is devoid of them - it certainly pops out with an impressive wow!

We really enjoyed the high quality food, setting and service while we enjoyed our afternoon visit to Loch Ness. The soup especially was delicious. I would recommend this to anyone traveling to this location.

Visited for lunch and it was amazing beautifully presented and delicious. Staff very welcoming and helpful.will certainly be back and would love to stay at the hotel next time .

We recently did an overnight tour of the highlands out of Edinburgh and were booked by the tour company into this hotel. We had no idea what to expect. The hotel is a gem but we will forever remember meal we ate as "our perfect dinner." Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Portions were just right and the lemon cheesecake (not your New York cheesecake) was a work of art and to die for. The best meal we had in the UK and a highlight of the trip!

cucina ricercata con ottime materie prime buona la carne cotta nella birra ottimi i dolci e buona la birra artigianale alla spina, tutto curato anche il pane prezzo proporzionato al locale e al cibo. se pernottate nella bb di fronte al locale avete un 5 % di sconto

We stopped at the lovat hotel on the great Glen Way walk. The brasserie here was by far the best restaurant we’ve dined in so far. There was a great selection of food and an impressive wine list. Service was impeccable and I’d highly recommend this restaurant.

While staying at The Highland Club on the South shore of Loch Ness, we walked up the hill from the abbey grounds for two superior meals, one on our anniversary. Fresh fish and meats prepared by a notable chef and delivered by universally professional servers. Go!

We had a delicious supper, the menu was varied with a good selection for vegetarians. The food thoughtfully presented and well cooked with a plentiful selection of vegetables. A well thought through wine list where we selected a delicious half bottle of rioja to accompany the meal. The staff provided a attentive, professional and friendly service. The brasserie itself was very clean and tidy and there was an open and airy feeling.

Make a reservation here. This wonderful boutique restaurant is the best in town and has a great menu with extreme attention to detail. There is a massive gin list and excellent cocktails (try be Zombie). We had salmon appetizer and also the tomato salad. For a main avoid the Fearherblade steak and head for the venison or Monkfish; the oysters for an appetizer are also excellent. The desserts are pure art, try the “Phish food”. We also tried the risotto which was a good vegetarian pick.

We were very pleased with our dinner at the Lovat. The food is very delicate and expertly prepared. The staff was friendly. Good beer and gin selection.

One of the best dinner.We sut a company of four and we eat different plates all of them were delicious at a very beautiful environment with very helpful staff!

This was a shocking surprise to us as it was recommended by our B&B; (The White House B&B;) when we told them what we were looking for. This is not your "pub food" that is so "everywhere" along this journey of roads. Not only will the quality and flavors lift your palette, the presentations are pretty as well. while this is whiskey country, they have a Great Wine list!

We stayed at the hotel as part of a tour and our breakfast was included. We had options of cooked breakfast and/or a continental type breakfast. The eggy toast is phenomenal and from those who like salmon the salmon cakes were equally wonderful.

We hadn't expected such a delicious dinner in as slightly an out of the way place as Fort Augustus - but were pleasantly surprised. Starters enjoyed by us were a delicious salad of beetroot and feta, and a Scottish asparagus dish. We both had the pancetta-wrapped monk fish; and then amazing pudds, wrapped in frozen outer cases somehow or other, one supposedly a lemon tart, and the other mango panacotta - staggering creations! My husband said his lemony pudd was the best he'd had ... ever ...! Congratulations to the chef!

Dank TripAdvisor sind wir auf dieses Restaurant gekommen. Preis / Leistung stimmt hier auf jeden Fall. Wir waren sehr überrascht. Die Gerichte sind klein aber sehr fein. Das Dessert hattw aber duch das genau Platz und alles war perfekt.

Auf Empfehlung unseres B&B; Gastgebers, haben wir uns entschlossen bei unserem kurzen Aufenthalt in Fort Augustus einen gemütlichen Abend in...

Posto molto carino, con tanto legno all’interno!

Alles begann mit einer Teatime.

Just arrived at the hotel for the second time and as always the staff just make you feel very welcome and nothing is too much trouble.

Worth a trip to the Highlands just to have dinner at this restaurant! Superb fresh fish, excellent venison.

Excellent meal for four. Beautifully presented great food, attentive service in lovely surroundings. Best meal of our holiday by miles. Thank you.

On a 10 day driving tour of Northern Scotland we booked theThe Lovat Brasserie on 9th May after a little internet research. We arrived a little early for a pre dinner drink and selected our meals before being shown to our table. A party of 4, we had an avocado with crabmeat starter and various main courses finished with a 2 cheese plates to share for dessert. A Pinot Noir to accompany for 3 of us and a glass of Rose for one diner. The best meal we had in our 10 day tour. Staff were excellent, attentive but not too much. Food outstanding. Ambiance very good. Well done chef/staff.

Accueil extrêmement sympathique Dîner délicieux avec des produits frais Restaurant a conseiller vivement

Had apple and celariac soup which was unusual but really good and smoked salmon sandwich. Nice place and staff were nice and friendly.