Eating Out
Delicious & Varied
Scotland is famous for its fresh produce, and the Moray Firth serves some of the country’s finest food. Below are a variety of restaurants that we can recommend.
Local Restaurants
Mosset Tavern (Forres)
Family Friendly
Family restaurant – a variety of cuisine. Inside and outside seating. Currently rated no. 1 on Trip
Advisor in Forres. The Mosset has a separate Bar area. Sunday carvery is very popular and
delicious. Early booking is required, especially Sunday, as it’s the week’s busiest day. Open 7 days
a week, lunch, and dinner.
10 mins drive
Cardamon Spice (Forres)
Excellent and authentic Indian Restaurant. Booking recommended. Takeaways and delivery are available. Open 5pm-10pm every day.
10 mins drive
Tel: 01309 673277
Website: https://csforres.co.uk/
The Captain's Table
Family Friendly
Inside and outside seating. Based right on the Bayfront. Very popular and can get busy, especially at weekends. Due to demand, bookings are not currently being taken. Family-friendly. Local Buckie
freshly caught fish (excellent fish and chips). Variety of other dishes including homemade pizzas, soups, salads, burgers etc. Ice cream parlour next door. Open daily 9am-10pm. Food served between 9am – 8.30pm. Evening entertainment most weekends.
11 mins drive
Tel: 01309 690663
Website: http://www.findhornmarina.com/captains-table.html
Crown & Anchor Inn (Findhorn)
Family Friendly
Inside and outside seating. Specialises in traditional Scottish cooking using fresh Moray seafood and locally sourced meat and vegetables. Open every day noon – 11pm (midnight on Saturday). Last food orders 7.45pm.
10 mins drive
Tel: 01309 690243
Website: http://www.crownandanchorinn.co.uk/
The Bothy Bistro (Burghead)
Family Friendly
Inside and outside seating. Family-friendly. All day style menu using local ingredients. Daily specials including vegetarian dishes and locally caught seafood. The Bothy Bistro bakes its own bread and cakes. Opening times. Friday and Saturday 10am to late; Sunday 10 am till 7.30pm/8pm (last orders
at 6pm Sun).
11 mins drive
Tel: 01343 830006
Website: https://thebothy.co.uk/
Bootleggers Bothy (Hopeman Bay)
Restaurant quality takeaway food, real ales, frozen cocktails, organic wine and magnificent sea
views. Open air grill specialising in seafood. Currently open Friday from noon until 7pm and
Saturday/Sunday from 9am to 7pm
13 mins drive
Tel: 01343 830006
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BootleggersBothy/
The Old Mill Inn (Brodie)
Food awarded a 5 star Rosette. For special occasions or for treating yourself on holiday. More suited to couples than families. Uses the finest, locally sourced produce and describes
the menu as ‘Scottish food reinvented’. Opening times: Wed to Sat 5pm to 8.15pm (last booking)
and Sunday 12pm – 3pm and 5pm-7pm. Booking essential
13 mins drive
Tel: 44 1309 641605
Website: https://oldmillinnspeyside.co.uk/our-restaurant.html
One One Two Wine Bar and Deli (Nairn)
Award-winning Family run independent Wine Bar/Wine Shop & Deli. Delicious tapas style menu using local ingredients. Original dishes. Bar bites available 2pm-10pm Tues to Friday and all day Sat and food plates (tapas) available 5pm – 9pm Tues to Friday and all day Sat.
20 mins drive
Tel: 01667 457135
Website: https://cafeoneonetwo.co.uk/menu/
The Sundancer (Nairn)
Classy Beach-front restaurant. Fish, seafood and steak specialities. Lovely for a special night out gazing out at the sea. Opening times: Tues to Saturday 10am-10.30pm. Booking essential.
25 mins drive
Tel: 01667 370037
Website: https://sun-dancer.co.uk/
The Classroom (Nairn)
Family Friendly
Chic and popular restaurant. Family-friendly. Wide and varied menu. Locally sourced food. Opening times: Thurs to Mon 10am to midnight.
24 mins drive
Tel: 01667 455999
Website: theclassroombistro.com
