The best restaurants in Aird and Loch Ness Highland Highlands and Islands

Stopped for a piece of cake and a cup of tea. It was a lovely, easy quick stop on our journey and we enjoyed it very much. The almond and cherry cake was delicious.

This is a wonderful peaceful spot with lovely views looking our over the wooded campsite. The cafe feels very relaxed and choices of food and drink were tasty. Staff very friendly. I just love coming here!

We popped in when visiting the locks at Fort Augustus and they were about to close within 20mins but could not have been more welcoming and friendly. None of us are vegans but all their cakes (and there are a lot of delish options) are homemade and vegan friendly. Tea is also reasonably priced for a pot for two. Enjoyed a chat with the owner who gave us some great advice about golf courses near Inverness which we took and thoroughly enjoyed.

Nipped in for a coffee and cake with my wife , both of us said it was the best of both we'd had for a long time. 10/10

This is one of the most amazing dining experiences we’ve ever had. Everything they brought for us to eat was exquisitely presented and every bite was like a party for the taste buds. The chef is a master at creating the most delicious morsels of food that are also beautifully crafted. The service was impeccable and each part of the meal was carefully orchestrated so that there was time to enjoy each course. The first time we ate here was three years ago and this time we were as equally impressed as the first time. We look forward to coming back when we return to The Station at The Lovat ( which we also loved our stay at this most fabulous hotel)

We stayed at the hotel and ate at Station Road whilst there. The tasting menu 'Mor' was really out reason for staying and it didn't disappoint (neither did the hotel!). Started with a drink by the fire - a beautiful part of the hotel. Really excellent selection of drinks, nothing else you could possibly ask for. Great wine selection too, included a wide variety of British wines which is nice to see. The tasting menu started here too - with some small plates served. Creative cooking and tasty. We went for the worldwide wine pairing menu and were served a varied and interesting variety throughout. The lady serving the wines (I think maybe the owner of the hotel) was very knowledgeable and friendly - talked us through each course and wine as they arrived. The food was good, each course was different and interesting. Smoked eel and venison were delicious and stand outs for us - there was also some bread made freshly with grain native to the local areas, and the butters served with this were without a doubt some of the best I've ever tasted! The speed of service we found a touch slow - although this is very much tied to the cadence of other diners so not really a criticism. Start to finish, we were over 3 hours - so a long meal. Portions were very small (the perils of a tasting menu) and we did end the meal a little peckish! The 'Beag' menu featured similar styles of cooking but focused around some larger main dishes. Restaurant itself was beautiful, clearly a huge amount of attention to detail has gone into the whole experience. No doubt about it, it was an expensive meal - but I feel not unreasonable for the quality of cooking. Given the location, some premium on pricing is to be expected. One of the best dining experiences I've had in the North Central/East Highland, and in a beautiful part of the world. Fingers crossed for a star - well deserved for the whole team.

This is one of our fave restaurants ever! Chef is superb! We have visited many times for the set menu and also tried the wine pairing. We are always super impressed by the flavours and excitement of each course. The black pudding bread is the best in the world haha! Decor isn’t quite fitting the ‘fine dining’ description but it’s certainly unique. Perhaps a warmer, more intimate atmosphere would add to the ambiance and general impression. Service can be a little hit or miss, sometimes takes a little while to be noticed or receive drinks including top ups and last time we visited we couldn’t understand the waiter very well as he had a very strong accent. We also found the restaurant very cold and had to keep our jackets on which was a shame as we had dressed up for the occasion. We would LOVE if there was some sort of shuttle service to the city centre which would allow all parties to enjoy the gin/wine pairing. 5 stars because the food is to die for and with little tweaks this could be the best dining experience in Inverness.

Lovely gelato / ice cream. We enjoyed every bite and absolutely would return. Great service too, had a nice sit outside on the table and chairs in the sun.

The first service person seemed annoyed at something and it certainly came across in our interaction which was a bad start but the second server had a much better temperament and made us feel more welcomed than our initial experience. The shop has lots of interesting foods to buy on the shelves as well as the food from the deli.

Great stopping point after walking the Falls. Lovely coffee and great service.

What a stunning location for a well equipped hostel. It’s virtually brand-new so everything is pristine and the facilities are amazing. The pub next door serves great food and the staff was so helpful and flexible with our arrival time, evening meal times and breakfast.

After visiting the Nessie museum, we had some time before our cruise, so it was time to grab a bite. This place was close and it did not disappoint. The quiche was nearly perfect, light, fluffy. the burgers were good. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Excellent service and,considering the restrictions caused by space and layout on the barge,the food also was excellent. Highly recommended and we will be back!

This is a must visit experience if you’re in the area. A little remote but definitely worth the effort. Outstanding food, all four of us had different mains and each one exceptional in their own unique way. The service was genuinely friendly and the atmosphere eclectic and warm. Visited on a Wednesday night and place was busy so recommend booking. Given the standard of food, excellent value for money.

I saw this online and it looked very cool and the food looked amazing. We arrived, in the middle of nowhere. I questioned going in. But my nephew assured me if it wasn’t the same place we could leave. OH.MY.GOD. It was the same place. This is an absolute case of do NOT judge a book by its cover. The inside is SOOOOO cool. The staff are amazing. The food portions are huge… and absolutely sublime. There are games to play. 100% cannot recommend this place highly enough. Worth the detour.