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Adresse: A896, Highland, United Kingdom
Stadt: Highland
Menü Gerichte: 5
Bewertungen: 1353
Webseite: http://www.thetorridon.com/
"This is a review by Dick and Joe. Both the 1887 and Bo Muc restaurants are a part of The Torridon, a hotel on the banks of Upper Loch Torridon, commanding spectacular views and rightly demanding attention for its stunning architecture. The fancier sounding 1887 restaurant was not open to non-residents, apparently due to staff shortages, so we opted for Bo Muc where we were able to reserve online, and we later phoned to ask if they could fit us in earlier, which they duly did, and were very friendly on the phone. We ate on Friday 7th April 2023. The restaurant The website for The Torridon is chic and attractive and alludes to a level of quality which we simply didn’t experience through Bo Muc. The restaurant itself is tucked round the back, in a separate, non-descript building overlooking the car park and well back from the loch. The bar area consisted of mis-matched tables and chairs, walls painted a brick-peach colour, a piano wedged into the doorway of the disabled WC and the general feeling that you’re sitting in a corridor not a lounge bar. The section where we ate was a sort of conservatory dominated by plastic plants and random objets d’art strewn along the window ledge, a trio of wilting roses on the table, fake candle and bland elevator music playing in the background. Inside, Bo Muc was divided into a series of random rooms. Where we sat, ‘Rive Car Park’, there was a lot of empty space and very few tables making it feel more like a storage area. We found out later that this is going to become the new lounge area, but they’d been waiting some time for the new furniture – time enough to make this space feel less of a temporary afterthought. The food Dick had the Trio of Hot Cold Smoked Salmon, Arcturus Pine Gin Lime Cured, Citrus Jelly, Apple Beetroot Salad £12). Despite the fun names, this was average at best and the salad came with an overpowering garlic dressing which would be reprised in the main course. Joe opted for Haggis Black Pudding Bon Bons, Parsnip Puree, Whisky Peppercorn Sauce which went down well with no complaints £11). For mains, Dick had an 8oz Ross-shire Rib-Eye with Triple Cooked Chips, Roasted Vine Tomatoes, Garlic Butter with an option of Blue Cheese or Peppercorn Sauce an exorbitant £40). It was ordered medium rare, and came well done, but not surprising as unlike any other rib-eye, this was less than a centimetre thick and would have been a nightmare to cook to order. The staff were extremely accommodating and came back quickly with another steak which to the chef’s absolute credit, was medium rare. It had none of the taste of a rib-eye, very little marbling and it was a hugely overpriced disappointment. They kindly waived the cost of Dick’s wine by way of apology. Joe had the Seabass, Smoked Mussel Broth, Leek Mashed Potato £27), a chowder essentially, though just a little too much on the liquid side and grateful for the mashed potato to balance it up. Other mains to consider included Venison Casserole, Port Juniper Berries, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes with Seasonal Vegetables £25) and Cauliflower Steak, Cauliflower Puree, Honey Mustard Dressing £18) which was the closest thing a vegan could have eaten out of the entire menu, were it not for the honey. The service When we entered there was no front of house service, and though we got a smile from a passing waitress, it seemed to be nobody’s job to greet us. We wandered through three rooms before we found the bar and ordered drinks. Only in the bar area did anyone ask if we had a reservation, and we were told they were running to quite a tight schedule, so they’d call us through at 7:15pm. It would have been a good opportunity to hand us menus, maybe a bowl of peanuts, especially if they were in a rush. Our friendly waitress eventually called us through at 7:30pm and gave us the menu as we sat down. The barman serving us and waitress Meg were brilliant, very friendly and welcoming and they went as far as they could to compensate for the miserable décor and atmosphere and underwhelming, overpriced food. Verdict The website branding of The Torridon is trying hard to create an image of luxury, but it’s trading far too heavily on the waterfront buildings and the carefully commissioned photography. That kind of branding is only going to work in the long term if the experience rises to meet it. The reality of Bo Muc is an overpriced menu of fairly average food that a gastro pub would offer for a fraction of the cost in a much more authentic and welcoming atmosphere. The waiting staff we encountered were worthy of four stars but sadly they couldn’t save the overall experience."
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Vegetarisch
Blumenkohl
Gerösteter Blumenkohl mit Kräutern und Gewürzen, knusprig und aromatisch.
Nachspeise
Steaks
Schwein
Schweinebauch
Zarter Schweinebauch-knusprig gebraten, mariniert mit asiatischen Gewürzen.
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Knoblauchbutter: Cremig und würzig, perfekt zum Dippen oder als Beilage zu Brot.
teresamow
The food was lovely, the chef was able to accommodate for my food allergy. No complaints with the staff, very personable.
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703gemmas
Lovely dining experience. Staff very helpful. I had the venison stew and my partner had the ribeye steak. Absolutely delicious. Did not disappoint.
joerZ6338WU
Great food, incredible management. Been many times over the past two years, and this past 6 months have been especially impressive. Creative dishes and thoughtful service.
KB
Our visit here was enjoyable as the restaurant is relaxed with a friendly service. As well as the main menu there was a menu of special dishes. I selected a dish from the special menu and all food that was delivered to the table was well presented and had great flavour. Very close to comfort food. The highlight was the apple tarte tatin with rum and raisin ice cream. Service was also relaxed but professional at the same time. Speisekarte ansehen
The
We were booked in here the night of our 40th wedding anniversary but the menu was so expensive and limited it was impossible for either of us to choose something we would like to eat. My husband decided to take me 1hr drive to a local bistro so we had a special memory for our anniversary which the torridon hotel had destroyed! It is only recently I ve been able to talk about this . We had been telling everyone at home about how we were going to have a wonderful anniversary and it was totally destroyed !
DHAandCoIreland
We were staying in the Torridon for 2 nights and had initially booked one night in Bo Muc and one in the main Hotel Restaurant (1887). We were so please with the meal and the ambiance in Bo Muc that we changed our booking there for the second night. In summary the menu was good something for everyone, the food was good....the atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable plus the meal etc. was all reasonable value. Another factor was Marianne (I think she's the manager).... who was just so nice...nothing was any trouble ...so a big thanks to her she made the experience on both nights one to remember!
Richie
Visited for an overnight on a walking weekend with my daughter. Tragically poor in every way, the food was overpriced and not of particularly good quality, Bread was not served with the soup which I brought to the waiters attention, this was acknowledged however still no bread brought to the table!,,… I struggled to eat the lamb as it was very fatty and the mashed potatoes were disintegrating into the lukewarm broth it was served in,,,,yuck! I left most of the main meal but was not asked why when the waiter removed the plates…….wine was as poor as the food and most of the bottle left, think I managed half a glass….found the waiters response to my ordering lamb instead of the venison on speci... Speisekarte ansehen
Amy
I have wanted to stay at this hotel since I first saw it on the BBC TV show with Giles Monica. We were fortunate enough to get booked in for 3 days over Xmas 2023. We arrived on a very cold, wet and foggy evening so we didn't get chance to see the spectacular location views until the following day which was unbelievable to wake up to! Our stay was slightly different to normal in that we were given an itinerary for our 3 nights stay which for us was fantastic as it took away the need to worry about anything created a truly relaxing ambiance from the start! Our room was on the top floor of the house and was just fantastic, spacious but cosy and with the aforementioned great views! Whilst it wa...
Gary
I had the most extraordinary experience at The Torridon in Scotland. From the moment I arrived, I was amazed by the stunning surroundings and the warm welcome from the staff. The hotel itself is breathtaking, blending classic elegance with modern comfort seamlessly. The room was immaculately clean, a luxurious retreat with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The attention to detail in the design and the quality of the amenities truly exceeded my expectations. The dining experience was nothing short of exceptional. The culinary creations at the in-house restaurant were a delight for the senses, featuring fresh, local ingredients and exquisite presentation. The staff 's knowledge...
dickandjoe
This is a review by Dick and Joe. Both the 1887 and Bo Muc restaurants are a part of The Torridon, a hotel on the banks of Upper Loch Torridon, commanding spectacular views and rightly demanding attention for its stunning architecture. The fancier sounding 1887 restaurant was not open to non-residents, apparently due to staff shortages, so we opted for Bo Muc where we were able to reserve online, and we later phoned to ask if they could fit us in earlier, which they duly did, and were very friendly on the phone. We ate on Friday 7th April 2023. The restaurant The website for The Torridon is chic and attractive and alludes to a level of quality which we simply didn’t experience through Bo Muc... Speisekarte ansehen
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