The best restaurants in East Sutherland and Edderton Highland Highlands and Islands

The young waitress was lovely. However - the older woman was extremely rude. We went on a Saturday afternoon and as we entered the door there were a few people in front of us but the older woman shouted across as we entered the door "I'm only serving hot drinks. I have a bad back and the walk from the train station was unexpected as the station is a fair walk before you find anywhere open, which was a surprise on a Saturday afternoon. Everywhere seemed to be closed but we found the Coffee Bothy which we thought was an answer to our prayers, a chance to sit down and rest my back and have a coffee. How wrong we were, they young waitress told me I could sit at a table while we waited as she could see that I was in pain, bless her, she was so sweet. However the older woman told me I could sit there if I wanted but she would be hoovering in a minute, suffice to say we left as soon as we got our coffee. There were tables and chairs outside so we sat there only to be told by a nice lady who asked if she had at least let us use the toilets that the owner would be taking the table and chairs in in a minute. She kindly told us that we could get a sandwich at the Co-op, and that there were some benches across the car park, which is what we did. Such a shame - during the whole visit to Scotland the lady in the Coffee Bothy was the only rude person we met. One kind lady in the queue even offered to drive us back to the train station. Thank you whoever you are.

We went there for dinner on Thursday night for our anniversary. When we had finished our two courses the waitress presented us with the bill even though we hadn't asked for it. She said take your time there is no rush. We were still drinking our wine when she appeared with the card machine even though we hadn't aksed. I was so taken aback that I just paid. I decided to compain about the way we were treated. I spoke to the manager who offered us a bottle of wine as compensation. The watress also added on a 10% service charge which she didn't deserve. She was rude and abrupt and seemed to single us out as she didn't do this to any of the other diners. I am appalled at the way we were treated.

Mara is a great restaurant, and the sommelier is always next level with their wine pairings and cocktails. The mussel crumpet was an absolute delight, and the chocolate souffle was heavenly. My husband really enjoyed the guinea fowl starter - suggesting it was like an elevated and elegant coronation chicken dish. Fully recommend, and also great for breakfast if staying overnight!

fantastic food for the price - we went for Sunday lunch and the quality of the food for the price was simply our on its own - seriously beautiful views, too and half the price of what you’d expect to pay for a cracking roast in the Highlands

Great little stop and interesting town. Stopped on our way to Inverness and just made an order before their deadline. The restaurant was closing an hour earlier than google posted. We had soup and sandwiches: minted pea soup was great and I had the crazy Sammy of the day; panini with tuna, bacon, Brie cheese, cranberries, and mayo. Scoff if you will: it was great!!!! Hubs had a hamburger which arrived with a fried egg on it: he loved it. The owner was warm and struck up a conversation with us on the town when we asked. In all a great little place for lunch.

Well this is the first time I personally, have even heard of a Scottish breakfast 'crepe' let alone eaten one. But what a delight for the taste buds. A perfect mix of Haggis, bacon, tomato, egg, mushroom and cheese all wrapped up in a freshly cooked crepe. Combined with a good coffee. Perfect start to a days fossil hunting. Should of taken a pic before we almost finished 🤣. The lady running it is lovely as well 😀

At first we went into the Hotel bar, having asked if we could come in with our dog. She was made welcome and even given a biscuit. When we left we asked what was in the other room, lots of laughing going on. We were told it was the public bar and that is where we spent the night. The Crabby One watching the football and me talking to the bar staff and my dog! We worry, going into strange pubs, how will the regulars great us? There was no need to worry, we were made welcome before we got through the door. Again our dog was welcome, spoilt with biscuits. The staff were friendly to us as well as our dog, clean and tidy and the glasses even got polished, this is a dieing art!

To actually be there when they say they are going to be, was looking forward to this but yet AGAIN they didn't bother to turn up!!

A brummie who is no dummie at bringing pure culinary fire to the pan. I highly recommend this food which comes with excellent service!

This restauant overlooks the first tee of the Dornoch golf course. There is clearly a golf atmosphere to the place. The service was good, although very slow the evening we ate there. The food was better than average.

Lovely Staff, Lovely Cappuccino and really tasty Truffles. The truffles melt in your mouth and taste so good. I highly recommend. Brilliant place to go to if in Dornoch

Steak and lobster! Nice sized tail, excellent filet.

We went to visit the Bears Den as the chippy in golspie was closed. However on arrival, it was closed. This wasn't mentioned anywhere on there Google page which could've been easily updated on the fly but they did not seem to do so. A 15 minute drive for nothing. I can't say anything about the food, I don't imagine it's bad but I will unfortunately not have the chance to try it due to them not managing their page properly. Not impressed!

called in 3 times for drinks and also a meal on a Friday night, very friendly, good range of drinks, meals were very nice, welcoming place to eat or drink

It is sometime since I stopped here. Overall I was very disappointed. Service was ok. The food was not great although it was cooked to order. Would not go out my way to stop here again.