Inverness Restaurants

Updated on 05/11/2024

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Cafe 1

Diners’ top pick

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££££Price: Expensive

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Scottish

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4.8

(2419)

Welcome to Cafe 1
I have pleasure in offering you a unique, fine dining experience here in The Highlands at Cafe1, Inverness.
We take great pride in sourcing local ingredients - some produced by ourselves from our own Croft!
Our open plan kitchen turns quality Scottish produce into appealing modern dishes.
We are a restaurant that moves with the times.
All tables are re-booked 2 hours later.
Cancellation policy.
No shows will be charged at £20 per person Monday - Thursday £40 per person Friday & Saturdays.
Cancellations within 5 hrs of dining will be charged £15 per person with the restaurants discretion.
Norman MacDonald MBE
Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland
Proprietor

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The Loch Ness Inn

££££Price: Moderate

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Scottish

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4.7

(1134)

The Loch Ness Inn, is a small hotel located in Drumnadrochit, just 1.5 miles from Urquhart Castle and 15 miles from Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.
Our restaurant offers diners the chance to experience the best of local Highland produce, cooked to perfection, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. We have a wonderful wine & gin list to accompany your food.
Visit our Brewery Bar and sample our excellent range of local beers and whiskies.

No27 Bar & Kitchen

££££Price: Moderate

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British

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4.7

(1045)

A privately owned bar and kitchen, situated in Inverness town centre opposite The Castle.
We offer a selection of local ales, wines, spirits,draft beers and lagers. Emphasis is on fresh home cooked food with a difference and all our dishes are prepared to order.
Our friendly team are dedicated to giving you a night to remember!

Coyote Burger

Top-rated food

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££££Price: Moderate

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Burgers

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4.4

(538)

Welcome to Coyote Burger. We are a burger bar & restaurant serving premium burgers in Inverness City Centre.

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The Mash Tun Hotel

££££Price: Moderate

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British

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4.7

(59)

The Mash Tun sits beside the River Spey, nestled in beautiful Aberlour. Recently refurbished, it is now a stylish boutique hotel. This historic establishment has been transformed into a beacon of Scottish hospitality, marrying tradition with contemporary luxury.
Our small restaurant offers fine dining without the fuss and a cosy and intimate ambiance.
The whisky bar boasts a magnificent stock of Scottish malts, with a few guest stars from around the world and our own award winning Stalla Dhu range. We also boast our own cigar humidor where guests can choose from an impressive selection of Cuban and New World cigars, to be enjoyed in our enclosed and heated cigar hut!
We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Thai Dining

££££Price: Moderate

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Thai

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4.7

(594)

With our cooking staff born and raised in Thailand, you are assured of an authentic Thai Dining Experience.

Contrast Brasserie

Top-rated hospitality

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££££Price: Moderate

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Scottish

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4.6

(965)

Welcome to Contrast Brasserie. With a sharp focus on Scottish, locally sourced produce, we invite you to savour the tastes of the season with a touch of Pan-Asian flair.
From succulent rare breed pork, prime dry-aged beef to market fresh fruit and vegetables we try to stay true to our Scottish roots, creating simple dishes built around one great ingredient. Located just a short walk from the City Centre of Inverness, take a wander along the tree lined river where a warm welcome awaits!
Early Bird Menu not available on Saturday night

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The Allangrange Arms

££££Price: Moderate

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British

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4.4

(740)

The Allangrange is a hotel and restaurant in Munlochy, on the Black Isle, We are a 10 min car journey from Inverness.
We provide gourmet pub food, fine wine & ales with boutique rooms.
Every Thursday we have Gerry Coogan on piano
Every Friday we have world renowned classical singer Tone Hendry

Jimmy Badgers

££££Price: Moderate

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Cocktail Bar

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4.6

(170)

Jimmy Badgers is a cocktail bar and kitchen in Inverness, serving an extensive selection of premium wines, champagnes, Proseccos, spirits and cocktails, all carefully curated and designed with every sip in mind. We also serve a hand crafted menu of high quality meals designed purposefully for their flavour combinations, and made fresh on site every day by our culinary experts.

Hootananny Inverness

Great vibe

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££££Price: Moderate

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Scottish

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4.5

(538)

WE DO NOT ACCEPT BOOKINGS FOR DRINKS/MUSIC ONLY
MINIMUM ORDER OF ONE MAIN PER PERSON
WE DO SERVE FOOD ON SATURDAYS ON A WALK IN ONLY BASIS

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The Badachro Inn

££££Price: Moderate

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Scottish

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4.6

(515)

Visit The Badachro Inn | Restaurant by Gairloch for the best hospitality the West of Scotland can offer. The Inn offers good food, beer, wine and spirits to go with it.
Badachro Inn is a unique bar / restaurant in a unique place – a sheltered bay in spectacular Loch Gairloch – one of the best West Coast anchorages. It’s a popular place to meet for a drink or a pleasant meal.
Visit us for the best hospitality the West of Scotland can offer. The Inn offers good food, beer, wine and spirits to go with it. We can also point you in the right direction for places to visit and accommodation in the local area.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT DOGS IN THE CONSERVATORY AREA. IF YOU WISH TO BRING YOUR DOG PLEASE BOOK A TABLE IN THE BAR AREA.
PARTIES OF OVER 6 MUST BOOK BY PHONE ON 01445741255. Please call between 9AM-12PM. OR 3PM-6PM
IF ALL TABLES ARE FULLY BOOKED WHY NOT TRY ONE OF OUR OUTSIDE WOOD FIRED PIZZA FROM THE STAG AND DOUGH ON OUR DECKING CA

Sundancer Bar & Restaurant

££££Price: Expensive

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Scottish

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4.5

(138)

Opened in 2017 The Sun Dancer restaurant is positioned overlooking the Moray Firth.
Well known for the quality and presentation of our food using only the freshest and locally sourced produce and renowned for our expertise in crafting and presenting our own in-house and classic range of cocktails.

La Tortilla Asesina

Great budget-friendly spot

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££££Price: Moderate

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Unspecified

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4.6

(82)

Come dine in The Oldest Tapas Bar in Scotland Since we opened in 2003, La Tortilla Asesina has established itself as one of Inverness's most popular restaurants.
It has developed a unique selection of paellas, some classic spanish paellas and some original local paellas. We have developed paella into a dish for any taste and any occasion, including delivery!
We have a large range of tapas which you can treat as a meal, or as a starter to a meal. There are tapas to suit all tastes and we have some signature dishes that are unique to the restaurant, like our gambas pil-pil and our garlic chicken .. they have to be tried.
We also have a range of specialist drinks that you won't find anywhere else, like our range of sangrias. We go to a lot of trouble to offer an interesting and affordable range of Spanish wine to have in the restaurant or to take away.
Come and check us out

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Waterside Restaurant at Glen Mhor Hotel

££££Price: Moderate

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European

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4.4

(633)

Welcome to our sustainable restaurant on the banks of the River Ness |
Enjoy breathtaking views while savouring locally-sourced, organic cuisine from Executive Chef Andy Lee. Try his signature dish, Twice-baked Souffle, mouth-wateringly capturing Scottish Highland flavours |
We earned sustainability and environmental commitment awards, like our Gold Award for Green Tourism, and our membership to the Scotch Beef Club |
Visit us after exploring Inverness landmarks like Inverness Castle, Inverness Museum & Gallery, and Inverness Cathedral, all within walking distance. The warm and inviting decor complements the natural surroundings |
Take advantage of the Beer Garden with beautiful views of the River Ness, or take a tour of our Brewery & Distillery - Uile-bheist |
Reserve a table for a romantic dinner or a family-friendly meal, and discover what makes our restaurant unique.