Inverness Restaurants

Updated on 3/5/2025

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Hootananny Inverness

Diners’ top pick

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££££Price: Moderate

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Scottish

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4.6

(553)

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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   Cafe 1

   ££££Price: Expensive

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   Scottish

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   4.8

   (2,471)

   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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   Contrast Brasserie

   ££££Price: Moderate

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   Scottish

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   4.7

   (1,007)

   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

The Badachro Inn

Top-rated food

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££££Price: Moderate

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Scottish

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4.6

(529)

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

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   Fig & Thistle Bistro

   ££££Price: Expensive

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   International

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   4.5

   (1,002)

   Fig & Thistle Bistro offers modern Scottish cuisine in a casual dining venue in the heart of the city centre, Using Quality local produce with daily specials, they offer value for money and a warm welcome.
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   The Loch Ness Inn

   ££££Price: Moderate

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   Scottish

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   4.7

   (1,157)

   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

Top-rated hospitality

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££££Price: Moderate

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British

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4.7

(1,075)

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!

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   Cove Restaurant

   ££££Price: Expensive

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   Scottish

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   4.7

   (26)

   Nestled inside the famous Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club is the Black Isles newest restaurant. Opening it's doors in November 2024. Cove Restaurant offers a very relaxed touch of class dining experience with breath-taking views to enjoy whilst you sit and enjoy your meal. Cove kitchen is lead by Craig Douglas who has trained in some of the top restaurants in the world from Tom Kitchins, Sydney Opera House to Ness walk hotel where he was Executive chef for nearly 4 years gaining its five star status for food. Our menus are carefully designed to ensure we are using locally sourced ingredients. Our food philosophy is classic dishes that everybody knows and loves however prepared with a lot of love and executed in a modern way. We offer a Light Bite menu / Clubhouse Lounge menu / Afternoon Tea / A La Carte (Friday's & Saturday's from 5pm - 9pm) (Sunday Lunch menu from 12pm - 5pm). We look forward to welcoming you at Cove Restaurant.
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   Thai Dining

   ££££Price: Moderate

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   Thai

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   4.6

   (616)

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

Sundancer Bar & Restaurant

Great vibe

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££££Price: Expensive

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Scottish

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4.5

(177)

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.

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   The Allangrange Arms

   ££££Price: Moderate

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   British

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   4.5

   (749)

   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

Scotch & Rye

Great budget-friendly spot

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££££Price: Moderate

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American

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4.5

(960)

Our style is industrial prohibition with a splash of steampunk thrown in for good measure. Find us on Queensgate and enjoy craft beers, vintage cocktails & some incredible comfort food!
Let us transport you to the speak-easy world of 1920's Chicago. Where the streets were ruled by unrelenting gangsters, and the drinks were inspired by the minds of geniuses. Scotch & Rye is our homage to the hard working, harder drinking people of that era, delivering our signature New York & Chicago inspired burgers and home-cookin', all washed down with great craft brews, unique (and award-winning) cocktail creations and a service team with an unmatched personality! We are also a dog-friendly bar! All well-behaved dogs are most welcome at Scotch & Rye.
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and vacate the premises by 10 pm.*
*Table with under 18s must book in for a meal and all be eating.
We look forward to hosting your safe, enjoyable dining & drinking experience.

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