River House

WOW…. What an exceptional evening from start to finish. The food was nothing other than outstanding, from the oysters to the mussels and then onto the fish stew. We were so full but couldn’t leave without trying some desserts…. Pavlova and the Nutella cheesecake was to die for!! We finished our evening off with a Cranachan martini….amazing!!! If you are thinking about having a meal at the river house… DO IT…. You will not be disappointed. The staff were lovely and welcoming. We will definitely return. Thank you River House for a great evening!

I had dinner here yesterday evening. Warm atmosphere and delicious fresh food. Please keep in mind that this is a small restaurant with a small team and they are doing their best. Be patient and very importantly, book in advance! On a more disappointing note, it was not indicated anywhere (maybe at the end of the menu in tiny characters) that the service is not included in the prices. Even if I was told by the most experienced waiter that tipping was up to me, the dirty look the younger one gave me when I handed the money made me leave a small bank note quickly before exiting. Had I known earlier, I would have adapted. So if you are on a budget, keep this in mind as well.

Tried to book here last year and couldn't get in, but the wait till this year was worth it. Its atmosphere is very french bistro giving it a nice warm feel. The staff are very friendly, especialy the chef who walks around at times and chats to you but is never intrusive or over bearing, on the contary it just adds to the friendlyness. I started off by having the crab mourney, a bit more cheese than I expected, but it made much better for it, I realy enjoyed it. The other half had the tempura monk fish, she said it was the best tempura dish she'd had in a long time. My main was the cod with the cheese and pepper seed top. The fish was cooked to perfection and the top was just the right amount not to cheesy and not to peppery. The other half had the halibut which she thought the sauce was creamier than she mite have expected, but again was cooked to perfection. Finaly I had the sticky toffee apple pudding, it was more like an apple dumpling than tradditional stp, but again no complaints, the toffee sauce kept the balance right. Food of this standard is worth the price you pay, and the atmosphere was warm and casual. We loved it.

I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a restaurant so much. The food, the service, the atmosphere, it was all amazing. I doubt there's a wrong choice on the menu. The sea bass and the cod are excellent. The oysters are a must have as well. There is also a great selection of wine, drinks and local craft beer. Thank-you to all the staff, and the cook, for a wonderful dining experience!

What a cute spot! Super tight space (I think we counted accommodations for 22 max) and small staff that were all over it. It has a ton of charm and the staff were so very attentive. We had the Crab Thermidor, the trio of oysters, and the River House Fish Stew. The crab dish and the beer buttered oyster were the best bites. Also enjoyed a lovely Tomatin based cocktail on a new menu that was so tasty. Make sure to make reservations well in advance and dress to be warm due to the close seating. As everything is, the restaurant was a easy and lovely walk to dinner by the river of Ness. Make sure you bring cash to tip!

Absolutely incredible restaurant with food that was not only incredibly cooked, it was presented to a very high level. Great customer service, staff/owner were great and just the right level of interaction and banter without imposing on the meal etc, something a lot of restaurants struggle with. We both had oyster starters, natural serving with both the Thai and Caviar options. We then both had the fillet of North sea cod (believe that was the name) and a panna cotta to share, for dessert. All incredible. I highly recommend this place.