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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 6990 reviews

What User likes about The Boathouse Lochside:
in the last 4 years this is our visit to the restaurant in the beautiful fort augustus. the staff is very friendly and eating is delicious. I have the nessie hot pot, but my better half has tried a lot from her menu. they are so inviting for both our children. we visit ca. 2-4 times a year, as we are not from continuing augustus. love it and highly recommend to eat here. View all feedback. What Cla13bdAD doesn't like about The Boathouse Lochside:
The location is really great on the Loch Ness: pic-nic tables outside are certainly the best choice here, if weather enables. The place is obviously owned by a group of Turkish people, some of them struggling with speaking English. The staff is not particularly kind, but they care about what customers say. The food is rather good, and they really tried to Scottish-ize their menu (I believe they had no choice, as most... View all feedback.

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Google
4.6 ★ from 211 reviews
przemek
21.12.2023 - 07:18

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £20–30 Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

Jo
21.12.2023 - 07:18

Very meh. Our hotel recommended we come here and we were very underwhelmed. Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2

Tomaniak
21.12.2023 - 07:18

Nice view, cheap beer but very plain and overpriced food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £40–50 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4

Christoph
21.12.2023 - 07:18

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Chloé
21.12.2023 - 07:18

Fast service and good food, a little expensive for the dishes offered Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3

Nestled in the picturesque Fort Augustus, this charming restaurant boasts stunning views of Loch Ness, attracting visitors for both its scenic location and a diverse menu. Diners have praised the delicious food, particularly the comforting haggis and crispy fish and chips, while French-inspired galettes have also received favorable mention. Although service can be inconsistent, many have enjoyed the friendly staff and inviting atmosphere. While some dishes lacked flair or substantial sides, the overall experience is often enhanced by the beautiful setting, making it a popular choice for families and couples alike—even for special occasions. Highly recommended for a memorable dining experience!.

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Jasmine
27.12.2022 - 20:05

Loved eating and the service, even the poor waitress lisa had to put up with the advances of my 5 year old sohnes. good advice.

In the last 4 years this is our visit to the restaurant in the beautiful fort augustus. the staff is very friendly and eating is delicious. I have the nessie ho...

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Yusuf
27.12.2022 - 20:05

Great service employees were not too talkable, but that doesn't make me or my partner. he had the chicken kebab he loved, and I had the boathouse huh, that was...

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Kirsty
27.12.2022 - 20:05

Only recently we had our high time in this beautiful place, we wanted nothing. thanks ramazan and personal for making our day so special.....xx

Great food, loved the view, as it was our honeymoon though I would have thought theyd have given us a bottle of wine or champagne complimentary. However the sta...

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 1502 reviews
hereicanseethesea
12.01.2024 - 12:15

Beautiful views- but that’s all. The food was atrocious, very expensive £21.00) for a lamb dish, £17) for fish and chips. Lentil soup £6.50). These prices are a...

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ohsolightly
12.01.2024 - 12:15

We arrived to an almost empty restaurant, “greeted” by a young woman who boredly handed me the menus and told us to sit where we wanted. The server seemed rushe...

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LocalTourist94
12.01.2024 - 12:15

So disappointed. Came here a long time ago and it was a sweet little cafe with good food and lovely service. Unfortunately it has gone so far downhill that I fe...

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cynthia
12.01.2024 - 12:15

It’s located down a charming path to the lock ness. It was clean and the food very good for a tourist area. I had the chicken and steak kabobs with great rice a...

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dickydoodaa
12.01.2024 - 12:15

As we were waiting for a boat trip thought it a good idea to call at the boathouse to enjoy a snack and cuppa, the place itself is in a prime location right on...

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Facebook
4.5 ★ from 50 reviews
Foursquare
3.2 ★ from 42 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Yelp
3.9 ★ from 19 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 1273 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 3882 reviews

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