Elements
19 New Kirk Road, Bearsden
Gary Townsend, formerly head chef at One Devonshire Gardens, has fun with fine dining at the helm of his first restaurant. Top-quality Scottish produce is celebrated with imaginative and delicate dishes, plus there are equally well-conceived cocktails. The restaurant was awarded 3 AA rosettes in 2025, after only six months of being open.

Inver
Strathlachlan, Strachur
Housed in a traditional Scottish cottage, Inver is run by chef Pam Brunton and husband Robert Latimer. There’s a Scandinavian elegance, while the food is contemporary Scottish, seasonal and exceptional, available in an evening tasting menu or a lunch à la carte. It’s the only Scottish restaurant with a Michelin Green Star for eco-friendly commitments.

Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Restaurant & Deli
Clachan, Cairndow
What began as an oyster farm in the 1970s has grown into an institution, with restaurant, oyster bar and deli. Situated at the head of Loch Fyne, the place is smart and stylish, buzzing with locals and tourists enjoying the operation’s own produce alongside regional seafood, handled impeccably by the kitchen.

Monachyle Mhor
Balquidder, Lochearnhead
This family-run hotel is rooted in its exceptional dining set-up, where local foraging, growing and sourcing are core tenets. They also run Mhor Bread bakery and café in nearby Callander and Mhor 84 motel/restaurant/café in Balquidder. Expect classy cooking celebrating the finest Scottish produce with beautifully balanced dishes.

Ocho Inveraray
Quay Close, Inveraray
Previously a Glasgow brunch café, Ocho migrated to this attractive lochside venue with stylish country-kitchen vibe, and now serves elegant, inventive dishes for lunch and tasting dinners. Sandwiches are available, but the set menu is always tempting, offering two or three courses of beautifully presented, deftly cooked food.

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