Inverness has plenty of options for eating and drinking to suit all tastes, ages and dietary needs.
The Mustard Seed, housed in a converted church building, and its more modern sister restaurant, The Kitchen, are both located on the banks of the River Ness. These excellent restaurants are very popular with the locals, and there's definitely room for both in this city!
Other great options for dinner in Inverness include the Fig & Thistle for a range of British and European classics, and Urquhart's, for traditional home-cooked fare.
For fine dining, look no further than family-owned Rocpool, or the Torrish at Ness Walk.
More informal, lunch-friendly options include the quirky social enterprise Velocity Cafe & Bike Workshop, offering lovely vegetarian food in a relaxed atmosphere, with profits going towards improving the wellbeing of people in the local area. Other brilliant cafes in Inverness include pizza-specialists Cheese & Tomatin, The Grumpy Chef for sandwiches, salads, soups and cakes, and Jamaican-themed cafe Kool Runnings, which offers "a little bit of the Tropics in the Highlands".
For a pre or post-dinner beverage, try the Castle Tavern's real ale selection, pop into MacGregor's Bar, or perhaps The Anderson in Fortrose, Black Isle, if you'd like to head slightly further afield - this is particularly well-known for its great beer and whisky selection.
Tomatin distillery offers tours, tastings and an excellent shop, perfect for whisky enthusiasts wanting to sample a local dram.