Best restaurants in Fort William

A once in a lifetime chance to experience fine dining with views over the loch and mountains, The Silly Goose offers modern European menus using the very best Scottish produce. It’s a restaurant known for creativity, detail, and - most importantly - exceptional food.

With a prime location on the banks of the Caledonian Canal, The Moorings Hotel Bistro is an ideal spot for a casual lunch, or afternoon tea. Expect a menu of British bistro classics like a Scottish brie tartlet, Highland ribeye burger, and sticky toffee pudding.

Boasting good old pub grub, traditional Scottish delicacies, warm interiors and fabulous views of Ben Nevis, Glen Nevis is perfectly placed for a slap-up meal before or after a walk in the surrounding area.

Overlooked by Ben Nevis, this traditional alehouse and restaurant has been a staple in Fort William for almost 30 years. The food is hearty, the drinks local, and you can always guarantee a warm welcome from friendly staff.

A short trip across the shores of Loch Linnhe, The Airds Hotel is the perfect dining getaway for friends and family. You’ll find line-caught fish and chips, Scottish charcuterie, and Loch Fyne langoustines, all to be enjoyed in view of the Loch Linnhe landscape.

The Stables specialises in Scottish prime steak, but it also makes its own haggis and black pudding in-house. Service is always friendly and relaxed, while reasonable prices keep locals coming back for more.

This quirky local on Fort William’s bustling high street serves ‘street food with a story’. Dishes are inspired by the owners' travels, spanning ‘wee haggis’ with sweet potato chips, local mussels with garlic toast, and ‘really cheesy’ mac ‘n’ cheese.

Set within a gorgeous 19th-century castle - that Queen Victoria visited on a sketching trip - Seasgair, is a modern fine dining restaurant by Michel Roux Jr within Inverlochy Castle. Focused on refined dishes with bold flavours - this one’s best reserved for very special occasions.