Overlooking Loch Torridon, lies a beautiful village of its namesake. Torridon is wonderfully scenic and with the domineering glens and the loch, is the epitome of Highland life.
Torridon village dates back thousands of years with nearby ruins of historic formations and once strong castles. The ideal location for outdoorsy people with a bunch of hikes available that offer the opportunities to spot amazing wildlife with even boat tours on offer to see seals and dolphins!
There’s a theme in Highland towns in that whilst many of them are small, they still punch well above their weight in gastronomy. Torridon is no different.
So without further ado, here are some of the best eats that the pretty village of Torridon has to offer:
1887 Restaurant
For fine dining, 1887 Restaurant is a 3 AA Rosette restaurant, where every dish is meant to be a masterpiece.
Situated in the premium Hotel Torridon, 1887 has a unique tasting menu that tells a tale of the land and lochs utilising fresh locally sourced ingredients. Though the menu of this prestigious restaurant is ever changing, heavy hitters have included mushroom tea, hand-dived scallops, and salt-aged duck.
The restaurant welcomes both residents and walk-ins to the restaurant and bars although booking is recommended.
For a more casual dining experience, fear not. 1887 has a sister restaurant in Bo & Muc.
Bo & Muc
As noted, Bo & Muc provides more relaxed dining than its sister restaurant 1887. Don’t be fooled by the casual tone though, Bo & Muc still provides phenomenal attention to detail and bags full of passion for locally sourced produce.
With a field-to-fork ethos, Bo & Muc have their farm which provides much of the ingredients for making the success that this restaurant is.
Some highlights of Bo & Muc:
- Shetland mussels
- Local seatrout, braised fennel, new potatoes, and shellfish sauce
- Slow-cooked mutton pie
- Highland venison with whipped potato, kale, pureed squash, and red wine jus
Wee Whistle Stop Cafe
For creative home bakes in a relaxed and comfortable setting, the Wee Whistle Stop can provide just that. Their menus change regularly and with the front extension of the hall, the cafe boasts incredible views of Loch Torridon.
It’s also one of the few eateries open in the area on a Monday.
Fan favourites:
- Local ribeye with shallots and a Cafe de Paris butter
- Gnocchi in wild mushroom sauce
- Roast Scottish salmon with quinoa, chickpeas, red peppers, and yoghurt dressing
Gille Brighde Cafe & Restaurant
Though the road to Lower Diabaig can be a little daunting, Gille Brighde Cafe & Restaurant is well worth the trip.
Nothing fancy or trendy here, just good old-fashioned home cooking with the best ingredients and seafood that Torridon and the wider area have to offer.
The horseshoe bay that the restaurant resides in is one of the most beautiful settings that you could hope to eat at and local top hits include the Cullen Skink, West Coast crab & prawn cocktail, seafood platters, and their legendary Sunday roasts.
Just note that Gille Bridghe usually closes for a winter break, so be sure to check whether it’s open before making the journey down.
Shieldaig Bar & Coastal Kitchen
Calling all seafood lovers. Shieldaig Bar & Coastal Kitchen prides itself on the freshest seafood coming in every day from the village jetty and straight into the kitchen.
The restaurant boasts incredible views over the Loch and Shieldaig peninsula and is the perfect venue for enjoying the catch of the day whilst sinking some local ales.
It can get pretty busy here, so reservations are advised and note that dogs are only permitted in the bar area.
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