2 Best Restaurants in Inverness and Around the Great Glen, Scotland

This former tweed mill, with a narrow river running alongside its stone walls, is a haven of wooden beams, whitewashed stone walls, and open fireplaces, all set within 4 acres of woodlands. The intimate dining room serves sumptuous Scottish produce, from duck and halibut to lamb and sea bass, each delicately prepared with an intimate knowledge of textures and flavors. As a nice personal touch, food is often served by the owners, Derek and Celia, themselves. For dinner choose from the three-course (£60) or six-course (£75) tasting menu. If you like it here so much you don't want to leave, there are also rooms available starting at £160 per night.

Off a pretty country road on the eastern shore of Loch Ness, this low-slung, white-stone eatery is the perfect place to stop for lunch or dinner. The menu is a combination of well-prepared old favorites like fish-and-chips, together with steaks, lamb, and seafood. It's busy during the summer and on weekends, so be sure to book ahead. For dessert try the local ice cream (handmade on the "Black Isle" peninsula), served with fresh berry compote.