The best restaurants in Scotland

Price for the food is unbelievable tbf homemade cooked food for that price is mental! The wee woman who served us today was amazing too . Took my daughter and mrs in and all got soup meals and a desert 3 drinks for £19.50!! Great for the community well done ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My friend and I visited this restaurant and were disappointed. We ordered a starter which, when it arrived, was not what was advertised on the menu. We ate it but mentioned to the waiter that it was not what we had expected. He walked away as my friend was saying this to him but did begrudgingly apologise before disappearing. However,although he reappeared, he did not come back to the table to ask us if we wished to have anything else and we waited for at least 30 minutes before we decided we would just go. There was nobody else in the restaurant so it certainly wasnt because it was busy. Wouldnt go back.

We fancied a Scottish breakfast but reasonably priced and Cafe Wander was spot on. Friendly service and no-fuss good breakfast food. There is the option to create your own breakfast roll and the vegetarian breakfast was cracking. I had the full Scottish for £8.95 including toast and couldn’t finish it, but also couldn’t eat anything else until well into the afternoon! Can get busy so be prepared to wait but service is very efficient so you won’t have to wait too long. Great find!

Although the Drymen Inn is also a hotel, the bar is very much a pub bar, and I mean that as a huge compliment. Having gone for our first pint in the Buchanan, which is decidedly a hotel bar, it felt so refreshing to come here. The bar is spacious and has attractive stone walls. They have avoided going for the clichéd Scottish tourist decor however, which is good, and the style and atmosphere here is of a good local bar. Add good country music on stream, a top pint of Tennents and great service and it was a lovely evening.

Quickly became my regular spot and only in town for a little over a week. The bar staff was amazing. Came for the beer, came back for the staff, and...have to see the toilets! That made its own FB post! Love this little bar!

This place has great potential. They close early everytime we come.

The food was truly excellent, the restaurant itself is beautiful, and the staff were very attentive - some of the best service I’ve received at a restaurant in a very long time. I wish I could come back soon!

Great venue with amazing food. Service is very personal and very efficient. Great value for money too… our favourite venue in the Scottish Borders

We have visited the Newport several times and it never disappoints. We had the 7 course tasting menu and all the courses were absolutely exceptional. Michelin star quality food at a reasonable price. The setting and views are stunning, cosy atmosphere and immaculate service. One of the best places I have ever eaten in Scotland or anywhere really

We received a warm welcome to this lovely coffee shop with amazing views. The coffee, we all agreed, was excellent. Three of us opted for scones with jam and cream and one for coffee cake and again we all thought what we had was delicious. Great selection of food and drinks, super staff and great views all added up to a very nice morning out.

Incredible views and great food. Menu is mainly based on fish. We all have fish and chips. It was excellent. You have a choice of batter or breadcrumbs. I would recommend this place for a nice relaxed lunch or dinner

I only completed the above boxes to get to the review section. our children gave us a voucher for Christmas. When we tried to book it was temporarily closed. we have tried calling & emailing on numerous occasions without success. Not one reply. i even sent an email to the owner via LinkedIn, again with no reply. very disappointed with the owners business ethics

We stopped by for a drink one afternoon after exploring. It was quiet. They serve food here and it looked quite nice. Lots of tables. Modern interior. Friendly staff.

If you’re in Shieldaig you must stop here, the minute you enter and feel the relaxed and friendly vibe and smell of fresh food cooking you will already know you’ve stumbled upon a gem. We had two morning rolls with black pudding and they were of supreme quality and priced fairly, the home made cakes are to die for and the coffee is great. It’s an interesting cafe too with local information and crafts to browse.

Another lovely meal, fish and chips were amazing!!! Excellent service, can’t wait to go back. Can highly recommend!! Get booked in folks.