Stirling and the Central Highlands Restaurants
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1. 63 Tay Street
$$$$ | |Dine looking out onto the River Tay in this elegant but relaxed restaurant with tall windows, gray-and-white walls, and wooden tables. Chef Graeme Pallister has earned a reputation for imaginative fare with an emphasis on seasonal and local produce in adventurous combinations. There are no à la carte options, but there's a choice of multicourse menus; opt for the 4 for 28 Set Menu, which is four courses for £28.
63 Tay St., Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH2 8NN, Scotland01738-441451Known For
- Imaginative use of seasonal ingredients
- Excellent tasting menu
- Good wine list
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Closed Sun.--Tues. -
2. Coach House Coffee Shop
$ | |With its over-the-top Scottishness, this lively restaurant and café serving Scottish classics fits perfectly into its surroundings. Long wooden tables, a large chimney with an open fire in the winter months, and a cabinet full of mouthwatering cakes baked by the owner create a cheerful atmosphere. Favorites include rich soups and stovies (large round rolls filled to overflowing), as well as the ubiquitous haggis, served in king-size quantities. It's worth asking for tea served in ceramic teapots representing everything from dining rooms to telephone boxes (bonus: the pots are for sale in the shop). The picturesque village of Luss attracts visitors because of its association with a favorite Scottish TV soap opera, Take the High Road, which ran from 1994 to 2003. Some cruises depart from its pier.
Church Rd., Luss, Argyll and Bute, G83 8NN, Scotland01436-653186Known For
- Collection of unique teapots for sale
- Classic Scottish stovies
- Very Scottish atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
3. Effie´s of Perth
$ | |For over 20 years, restaurant namesake Effie baked her glorious cakes and scones here and her family continues the tradition, using her same recipes. The charming, traditional tearoom is hugely popular, with paintings and photographs emphasizing its long history, but what keeps the customers coming back is the superb baking, rich homemade soups, and creative breakfast menu.
202 High St., Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH1 5PA, Scotland010173838-634770Known For
- Great breakfasts
- Family-friendly afternoon tea
- Superior carrot cake
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
4. Restaurant Andrew Fairlie
$$$$ | |The late chef Andrew Fairlie established his restaurant in the Gleneagles Hotel in 2001, winning two Michelin stars for his elegant and restrained dishes, and setting in motion a food revolution that changed Scottish cooking. Fairlie's training was in classical French kitchens, and though his restaurant menus were firmly embedded in local Scottish produce, like pheasant and lobster, his style remained classic and detailed. Sadly, Fairlie died in 2019, but his commitment to training and supporting young chefs means that his team at the Gleneagles restaurant continues to maintain his legacy. The dégustation menu is £165 per person (wine pairing is an extra £95 or £150), but there are also three-course (£125) and four-course (£155) options available.
Off A823, Auchterarder, Perth and Kinross, PH3 1NF, Scotland01764-694267Known For
- Two Michelin stars
- Cuisine marrying France and Scotland
- A commitment to local produce
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5. The Birds and the Bees
$$ | |This lively pub in a converted whitewashed farmhouse is a little hard to find but worth the effort for the extensive menu---from burgers and steaks to jambalaya, curry, and haggis "draped" in a whisky-and-mustard sauce. This is all good home cooking without pretensions, and the servings are more than generous. Inside, the buzz of conversation bounces off dark-wood walls decorated with a fashionable collection of bric-a-brac. From the outside terrace you can look across fields to the hills beyond.
Stirling, Stirling, FK9 5PB, Scotland01786-473663Known For
- Hearty home-style cooking
- Delicious desserts
- Lovely location
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6. Allanwater Cafe
$ | |Run by the Bechelli family for four generations, this casual, light, and airy café in Bridge of Allan, just a couple of miles from Stirling, is a popular spot with locals. It is a well-tried Scottish combination of fish-and-chip restaurant and ice-cream parlor. Try the traditional "fish tea"—here confusingly called "catch of the day"—which consists of fish-and-chips served with tea or coffee and bread and butter. This place is time-honored, tasty, and a good value. There's a tantalizing selection of Italian ice cream too—if you have room.
15 Henderson St., Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4HN, Scotland01786-833060Known For
- Popular "fish tea" (fish-and-chips served with tea or coffee)
- Italian ice cream
- Quick service
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7. Brea
$$ | |This unpretentious and popular place with wooden tables and chairs has a menu that celebrates Scottish food, though well-made burgers and steaks are also permanent features. The food offers some new takes on traditional favorites such as the rolled haddock with salmon, the Cullen skink soup, and haggis in various guises. Unusually, the desserts are house-made, and it shows. A range of Scottish beers and gins are available, too.
5 Baker St., Stirling, Stirling, FK8 1BJ, Scotland01786-446277Known For
- Excellent burgers
- Good seafood
- House-made desserts
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8. Deans Restaurant
$$ | |The varied clientele here reflects the broad appeal of noted chef Willie Deans's imaginative and satisfying cuisine, including a dinner menu with starters such as tempura prawns, truffled celeriac, and cheese soufflé, and delicious Orkney steak and butternut squash, spinach, and feta pastilla among the main courses. The atmosphere is airy and pleasant, merging warm colors and light woods with comfortable sofas perfect for enjoying one of the appealing cocktails.
77–79 Kinnoull St., Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH1 5EZ, Scotland01738-643377Known For
- Affordable pre-theater menu
- Good cocktail menu
- Delicious sea bream
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
9. Drovers Inn
$ | |Knowing its clientele, this quirky, noisy inn serves huge, hearty portions that are what you need after a day's walking on the nearby West Highland Way. Scottish staples like sausage and mash, minced beef, and haggis jostle for a place beside occasionally more adventurous dishes. The dining areas are hung with swords and copies of old paintings, but the best place to eat is the crowded bar. This is a genuine traveler's pub (hearty rather than elegant) with a range of whiskies and mounted animals presumably brought by earlier travelers. The bear at the door should not put you off (it is stuffed and very old). There is traditional music every weekend, and there are 34 basic but clean rooms for rent.
On A82 toward Crianlarich, Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, G83 7DX, Scotland01301-263108Known For
- Big portions
- Old-school Scottish decor like mounted animals
- Good bar with a range of whiskies
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10. Fern Cottage Restaurant
$$ | |The stone-built cottage set in pleasant surroundings aims to merge Scottish and Mediterranean cuisine, continuing the work of its previous Turkish chef-owner. The restaurant has now passed to new owners, but the signature kebabs are still on the menu, as are the tabbulleh salad and halloumi.
Ferry Road, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, PH16 5DD, Scotland01796-473840Known For
- Excellent kebabs
- Halloumi burger
- Traditional Middle Eastern salads
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11. Friend of Mine
$ | |At this very popular addition to the dining scene in Stirling/Bridge of Allan, you'll find an adventurous menu that includes Chinese bao buns and a cheerful use of spices (the sriracha chicken burger is a delight). The brunch menu features flavors from around the world too, and there are excellent choices for vegetarians such as cauliflower steak and jack fruit tacos. The long drink menu embraces wine, unusual juices, and gin, perhaps best enjoyed on the pavement terrace.
45 Henderson St., Bridge of Allan, Stirling, FK9 4HG, Scotland001786-831386Known For
- Good food in a relaxed atmosphere
- Nice cocktail menu
- Lovely pavement terrace
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12. Mhor Bread and Tearoom
$ | |Retaining the feel of an old-fashioned bakery, Mhor Bread delights with not only its homemade sourdough and other delicious breads, but also doughnuts, shortbread, and more. The café/tearoom is open for breakfast and lunch, with menu items such as fine sandwiches, soups, and desserts, including an amazing array of pies with different fillings. Want to go on a picnic? You can order takeaway lunches.
8 Main St., Callander, Stirling, FK17 8BB, Scotland01877-339518Known For
- House-made bread
- Fine pies of every variety
- Good breakfasts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
13. Moulin Inn and Hotel
$$ | |The small and often crowded bar in the Moulin is the best place to try the ales produced in Scotland´s first microbrewery, which you can visit in the afternoon after enjoying the good, hearty pub food to be had here. The restaurant features standard Scottish fare in generous quantities, including venison, scallops, and mussels. You can also stay overnight in one of the hotel's 15 reasonably priced rooms.
11–30 Kirkmichael Rd., Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, PH16 5EW, Scotland01796-472196Known For
- Classic Scottish cuisine
- Ales made on-site
- Choice of lively or quiet dining
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14. Pier Café
$ | |At the historic Stronachlachar Pier, this light-filled coffee shop has a satisfying lunch menu (burgers and sandwiches) and a deck with expansive views over Loch Katrine. Cakes, scones, and soups are made on the premises. You can also have breakfast and dinner (some nights); there's even a bar. Many people get off the boat from Trossachs Pier here before cycling or walking along the road around the loch. It's lovely and not too demanding.
Off B829, Stronachlachar, Stirling, FK8 3TY, Scotland01877-386374Known For
- On-site baking
- Good coffee
- Loch views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan. and Mon. and Tues. in Nov.--Feb. -
15. The Taybank
$$$ | |This lovely spot overlooking the River Tay continues a tradition as a musical meeting place once owned by Scottish singer and composer Dougie MacLean. The restaurant places emphasis on Scottish fare, but there are burgers and pizza in the bar as well as an extremely popular beer garden right by the river. There's live music several nights a week, and the walls are lined with instruments that you're welcome to play. The restaurant also has simple but comfortable rooms to stay the night.
Tay Terrace, Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, PH8 0AQ, Scotland01350-677123Known For
- Traditional Scottish fare
- Frequent live music
- Bustling beer garden
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