Must-see restaurants in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs

  • Venachar Lochside

    The Trossachs

    On lovely Loch Venachar, 4.5 miles west of Callander, this cafe-restaurant has a stunning waterside setting and does a nice line in carefully sourced…

  • Callander Meadows

    The Trossachs

    Informal and cosy, this well-loved restaurant in the centre of Callander occupies the front rooms of a Main St house. It's truly excellent; there's a…

  • Aberfoyle Delicatessen & Trossachs Butcher

    The Trossachs

    This main-street shop is a cut above most of Aberfoyle's culinary offerings. There's good produce for self-caterers and excellent sandwiches, but the pies…

  • Monachyle Mhor

    The Trossachs

    This brilliant rural restaurant serves soups, sandwiches and scones as well as lunches and fabulous dinners (£65), which are high quality, sustainably…

  • Drover’s Inn

    Loch Lomond

    Don't miss this low-ceilinged howff (drinking den), just north of Ardlui, with its smoke-blackened stone, kilted bartenders, and walls adorned with moth…

  • Mhor Fish

    The Trossachs

    This simply decorated spot, with formica tables and a hodgepodge of chairs, sources brilliant sustainable seafood. Browse the fresh catch then eat it pan…

  • Riverhill Courtyard

    Loch Lomond & the Trossachs

    This striking brick-lined split-level space down an alley off a principal Helensburgh street is a great spot. A range of influences from Asia to the…

  • Poppy Seed

    The Trossachs

    A revamp has seen this restaurant of a small main-road hotel invigorated by young owners. Start with an aperitif from the fine spirit selection of the…

  • Inn at Kippen

    Loch Lomond & the Trossachs

    Though it doesn't promise a great deal from outside, this atmospheric and historic pub offers exceptional value for the quality of food it serves. Dishes…

  • Coach House Coffee Shop

    Loch Lomond

    With its chunky pine furniture and deep, deep sofa in front of a rustic fireplace, the Coach House is one of the cosiest places to eat on Loch Lomond. The…

  • Luss Seafood Bar

    Loch Lomond

    Curiously the eating establishments in Luss are tucked safely away from the lake; this place is no exception, set behind a shop on the main street. But it…

  • Clachan Inn

    Loch Lomond

    One of several pubs in Scotland claiming the 'oldest inn' title (opened 1734), this is an atmospheric, family-run spot with thick whitewashed walls and…

  • Pier Cafe

    The Trossachs

    This sweet licensed cafe by the ferry pier in Stronachlachar, near the western end of Loch Katrine, does tasty breakfasts as well as burgers, fish and…

  • Real Food Café

    Loch Lomond & the Trossachs

    Hungry hillwalkers throng the tables in this justifiably popular cafe. The menu looks familiar – fish and chips, soups, salads and burgers – but the…

  • Mhor Bread

    The Trossachs

    Great bread (sourdough, seeded, local) for picnics is baked at this high-street spot, which is also a good stop for decent coffee, pies and filled rolls…

  • Beech Tree Inn

    Loch Lomond & the Trossachs

    Beech Tree is a country inn with lots of garden tables and a large play area, and a menu of hearty pub grub that caters to walkers on the neighbouring…

  • Forth Inn

    The Trossachs

    In the middle of the Aberfoyle, locals and visitors alike queue up here for good, honest pub fare; the best bar meal in the village. It's got a top…

  • Falls of Dochart Inn

    The Trossachs

    In a prime position overlooking the falls, this pub is a snug, atmospheric space with a roaring fire, real ales and decent pub grub. The outside tables…

  • Village Rest

    Loch Lomond

    Set in a typically cute Luss cottage, this spot offers appealing outdoor seating for when the sun shines, a rather cafeteria-like interior, and tasty,…

  • Drymen Inn

    Loch Lomond

    Serving decent portions of uncomplicated pub nosh to walkers and locals, the Drymen is a lively pub in the town of the same name, just southeast of Loch…

  • Apple Jacks

    The Trossachs

    Upbeat and welcoming, this corner cafe does a nice range of savoury wraps and sandwiches, with quality ingredients and some unusual combinations. There…