Oakwood - Inverness

The food at this restaurant was delicious and the service was excellent. However, you must pre-order your food 24 hours in advance. The location is great, but the downside is that you have to share a table that seats 8 people. If you're a couple, you'll be seated with 6 other guests, which made me feel uncomfortable. I suffer from anxiety, and sitting so close to strangers without any social distancing measures in place was not an experience I would want to repeat unless I was with friends or family.

Honestly the most generous and genuine place to eat, we had exceptional food which was second to none. Gabby and Gus we applaud you! Thank you for making it a birthday to remember. Best wishes x

We had an exclusive dining experience at this restaurant, as they only book up to 8 guests at a time and we had the whole table to ourselves with a party of 4. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The restaurant is run by a charming husband and wife team, making it a hidden gem. The canal view was fantastic, we enjoyed watching joggers pass by as we indulged in our meal with no guilt.

The food at this restaurant tastes just like a home-cooked meal. It is absolutely delicious.

As a local, we are so lucky to have such a wonderful and unique place to enjoy such incredible food, incredible in many ways. From a tiny galley comes the freshest most delicious food you can ever imagine, packed with flavor and produced with genuine passion, you can almost taste it before it even hits your mouth! The seafood in particular is excellent and fresh, delivered every day from Orkney, the once home of the lovely couple who run Oakwood. The various sauces for the fish are rich being packed with a mix of butter, cream, wine and fresh herbs. All vegetable's and potatoes are fresh, don't expect frozen food here. There is no other place on earth to enjoy and appreciate quality food. The surroundings are stunning and quiet, no road traffic, just the odd small boat or canoe paddling along the canal. Not been since August 2020 due to lockdown, but my tummy is pulling me back. If the weather is good, eat outside with a canvas of greenery singing birds and a mild breeze shaking the trees just enough to provide the distinctive and beautiful sent of Highland woodland. This place has the finest and freshest food in the Highlands, while most restaurant's cook food, Oakwood creates a completely unique experience with a mix of phenomenal food, great hosts and the craic is always grand. One final point, feel free to bring your own beer or wine, glasses are provide free of charge and always with a smile!