Location: Nairn
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Most Popular European food in Nairn, Scotland, United Kingdom
Reviews on European food in Nairn, Scotland, United Kingdom. Thanks to its unique micro-climate, Nairn gets more hours of sunshine and less rainfall than other towns just a few miles away. Thankfully, this combination of abundant sun and no rain provide the perfect weather conditions for golf, as Nairn boasts two 18-hole championship courses. (And if you have time on your hands, there are 30 more courses within 60 miles.) Don't miss the town's jazz and film festivals, the latter of which was started by Nairn resident and actress Tilda Swinton (you'd know her if you saw her).
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6. Chaplin Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
The Chaplin Restaurant gives you the opportunity to sample the best of Scottish dishes, with locally sourced beef and seafood a speciality. The menu is complemented by an extensive selection of fine wines.
Reviewed By Miles P
Staying at the hotel we opted for dinner in on the second night and were not disappointed. Good choice for each course and well presented
5. Clubhouse Hotel & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 140 reviews
Dine in our fresh, bright and contemporary Orchid restaurant at Clubhouse Hotel. Choose from a fantastic range of dishes, including daily specials prepared by our superb team of chefs. Relax after dinner in our soft seating area with coffee and liqueur's.
Reviewed By Richard B
We had a lovely meal at this venue which was beautifully decorated, clean and light and airy with very good customer service. Our sirloin steaks were very good (such a relief after the awful experience at The Havelock the night before. The menu is varied and both our starters and mains were of very good quality and value. I gather the venue is under new ownership and they deserve to do well.
4. Boath House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Using quality locally sourced ingredients, some of which are grown in our own gardens, we provide a three or six course set menu. Michelin Star and 4 AA Rosettes. Dress code is casual smart and often ties are worn by staff only.
Reviewed By TighN1
Just had a lovely Sunday lunch; pink roast lamb, crispy roast potatoes, perfectly cooked green beans, cracking gravy & delicious mint jelly. All washed down with the best Rioja I've ever tasted.Sadly, last Sunday's lunch was very different at the Kale Yard. We arrived at the muddy car park. Navigated our way down the slippery, long grass festooned path to the restaurant. Found the door in, which was not the one indicated, and were greeted by a wall of head from the open kitchen. Ushered to a table beside said kitchen, which we declined. Were told that the previous chef, Stephano, had departed for home in Italy and they had a new chef 'trained by Gordon Ramsay'. What followed would have disappointed at Harry Ramsdens, never mind the 3 star in Chelsea. Sat for a while before we figured out that we should order from the menu on the wall (pictured). Noted that Bread was £2.50 extra - a pretty mean touch.Ordered as starters the "Halloumi Cheese Bites & Chilli Yoghurt" and the "Brie Crostini & Red Onion Marmalade'. Not liking chilli, I asked if I could have the yoghurt without the chilli. No this wasn't possible.Halloumi was very oily (and please don't tell me its always like this. We eat regularly at Eden Court, Inverness - tasty and unpretentious - where there's not a drop of extra grease) and the Brie Crostini was a disgrace - cheese on toast with far too much very sweet onion marmalade. All on a wobbly platter.For the main courses, we ordered Hake and Risotto. The hake was palatable, though devoid of broccoli. The "Beau Blanc" was in fact beurre blanc. The "Risotto" was not rice but the pasta Orzo. Extremey oily and, it turned out, indigestible.2 glasses of wine and the bill came to ~£50. Incidentally, another couple came in after us and were show to the same declined over warm table. They too asked for a different table. The problem is that with the kitchen in such close proximity to the diners, the french windows need to be open on anything but a cold day. They've sacrificed customer comfort for an extra table at these doors.Also, the walled garden used to be nice and interesting, but now needs a lot of TLC, the weeds beginning to get the better of everything else.All in all, 2 pretty dissatisfied customers who won't be back.
3. Bandstand Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 855 reviews
The Bandstand Restaurant is a charming restaurant overlooking Nairn beach. The glass fronted restaurant has stunning sea views. Dishes are freshly prepared from locally sourced produce. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Sunday Carvery lunch is very popul
Reviewed By RogerB2506
Seven of us stopped in for dinner, walked through the bar area and were seated in the restaurant area with a view of the water. Mussels, burgers, haddock were very good and the wine and beer made for a good evening. Would eat here again.
2. The Classroom
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1333 reviews
Reviewed By RioVistaMomma
We had such good food and great service that we ate here three times in three days. The cocktails are wonderful, too. The first two visits were as a couple, no reservation. The third time was with a large group (14) - with a reservation. The service was just as good whether there was just the two of us or the group.We're delighted that all three of your visits to the Classroom were such a success! So much so that we expect you'll be back next time just to visit us!! Thanks for taking the time to post such a great review.
1. One One Two
Overall Ratings
5 based on 160 reviews
Café, Bar, Kitchen and Wine Shop. Serving Contempary Scottish Cuisine. Specialising in a Sharing Style (or Not!!) Dining. Over 250 Wines to choose from, all available to take away or to drink in at an added £5.00 Corkage fee.
Reviewed By davidmO6209UF
Up staying with my brother in law and his wife outside Inverness, my wife and I finally managed to go and visit our friend and my ex work colleague, Cathy who runs this amazing cafe/bistro in Nairn with one of her daughters and her son in law (chef)The place was packed and yet the service was friendly and controlled.We enjoyed Orkney Gins with fever tree tonic to start and my brother in law had a local beer that he really enjoyed.Three had fish - one hake, one sea bass and one scallops all delicious.I had Speyside Goat Massamun Curry - superb! Really tender and something I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.I had a lovely Romanian Pinot Noir that worked very well with the curry.3 desserts and 4 spoons later, we left a still full restaurant and I look forward to returning.
