The best restaurants serving British food in Central Scotland

Stopped here on our way to Fort William and enjoyed it so much stopped here again on the way back. Food was superb, probably the best smoked Salmon I have tasted and the gentleman who served us was very jovial and made us feel very welcome. If you’re passing definitely worth stopping even just for a coffee and cake.

fabulous restaurant in prime location at the pier in Oban .. immaculately clean modern restaurant.. excellent value for money £21.95 fir two course lunch .. the freshest of ingredients cooked to perfection… best mussels ever 😍will return again in the future

Great fish and chips but expensive

Was a table of 7. Had 6 starters all ok apart from the sticky chicken which was very dry. Steaks were pretty tough (X2) but cooked as requested, gammon was over cooked and very dry. Potatoes with sea bass were raw in the middle. Should have complained at the time but awkward when you have taken guests for a meal. The service on the other hand was impeccable, with good banter and very attentive. (I forget the gents name but was from paris) 3 stars is probably generous for the food as lots of choice in helensburgh, but the waiter made the night.

Super carry out fish and chips. Beautifully cooked fresh fish, and an over abundance of chips. Scampi and smoked sausage suppers were all first class. Expensive perhaps, but worth it for the quality.

HIGHLIGHT of our wee monthly trip to Oban is usually a nice wee luncheon in one of the main Street's bars or restaurants... HOWEVER... In checking with my son who has friend in the town, he advised Markie Dans... If I'd a penny for everytime I've driven PAST it on way in or out of the town I'd be a rich man... SO... lovely atmosphere on entry, both my wife and I were greeted warmly... initial seat at table in main room... However a booth became free soon after, so a switch over... lovely... Ordered the steak pie and chips and veg on advice from staff... WOW! huge portion.. chips to die for BUT! Steak Pie with huge pastry crust was simply the best I've ever tasted... MOIST, TENDER and HUNNERS of it and thre gravey!!? I wish I could get a tub of the stuff... My Wife also enthused about her Haddock Thermador... which she finished... she rarely finishes a meal...ANYWHERE! I have no words to describe it all... :-) see above... We won't need to go anywhere else as long as Dans Keep their young chefs... totally stars!!

I live near Dunkeld and sing in a choir in Dunblane on a Wednesday night. My daughter studies in Glasgow. She had a spare evening so we decided to meet for a quick supper before choir. Randomly she parked outside the Riverside and we went in there. Great find. Lovely bright, timber-led interior. Staff very nice. Anna had a chorizo pizza, I had the sea bream. We’ll be back. Definitely. Maybe even fortnightly until the end of the choir season in the Spring! 😂

Really popular place on the main road in Inverary, and as soon as you eat the food you'll see why. They managed to seat us without a booking within about ten minutes, five people from 14 to 50. The menu is really good, not too many options so you know they can prepare the food fresh for you. The cafe is part of a hotel too and although we only had food I'd certainly consider staying in future. Between us we had soup, burgers, steak sandwich and avocado sandwich... all absolutely delicious and huge portions, especially the open sandwiches. The staff were really cheerful and helpful. The toilets clean and easily accessible. They have a relatively large indoor area but also some tables in the garden at the back. Tip... there is ample parking behind the restaurant so you can avoid the main street and then walk through the garden to the back of the place.

Best gelato I have ever had!! I ordered the sea salt dark chocolate and the crema di lemon and they were so delicious! Tables for seating inside and service is very friendly. Quite a busy spot. I will definitely go back. Highly recommend.

The Clachan provided a fabulous night out for a family occasion. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was perfect and the food was exceptionally good and well priced. From start to finish we were very well looked after by polite attentive staff and it looked like everyone in the restaurant was having a great evening also. Everyone at our table enjoyed a great night. Well done all.

Este café está situado en un entorno precioso y el café es luminoso y espacioso. El personal era muy agradable, pero cuando miré el menú estaba un poco desalentados por los precios que están por encima de la media de café/restaurante experiencia. Este no es el lugar para ir de una sandwichera. . El menú es algo más complejo que la media tarifa. Yo tenía un plato de sopa, que cuesta un fiver. Bien, estaba muy bien, pero aún así era bastante caro. Sospecho que el establecimiento está tratando de efectivo en su ubicación. Aunque puede ser impresionante, no creo que justifique el precio.

Fantastic meal, fantastic food. We had a great evening. Midge and I went as a last minute idea and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

A wonderful stay in the PODS at Oak Tree. Cosy wee cabins with everything you need. Food was warming and just what was needed after a day of hiking. HOWEVER, the highlight of our stay was Jill who served us lunch and breakfast. Such welcoming, attentive and genuinely interested in us attitude. On both occasions Jill greeted us with a huge smile and was genuinely interested in us, her customer service is outstanding, a rare find these days. I will definitely return to The Oak Tree with Jill being a huge part of the reason. Young lady on reception who checked us in was also very welcoming and informative. Thank you Oak Tree, it has restored my faith that fantastic customer Service can still exist. Amanda & Kristina

Restaurant in mooi gebouw, mooi gedekte tafels. Maar inrichting kan gezelliger. Bijv. Led verlichting boven bar afschermen. Porties wat aan de kleine kant. Vis was goed van smaak maar groente was minder. Bediening zeer vriendelijk en snel maar er waren maar 2 tafels bezet.

Sunday 19th November 2023 Just in from a family dinner at Porters. Compliments to the chef and staff.