February 2024 by Glen Alger
Has Sunday lunch here as a birthday celebration. Food and service were both very good, staff are very attentive and friendly. Very good
January 2024 by Kerem Hanci
We really wanted to fall in love with this restaurant. We made a reservation on our 25th wedding anniversary at 7:30pm and as we were the hotel's guests, we did not have a problem to show up on time. We were seated promptly and the bartender we knew from the night before was there to talk about wine. We ordered a bottle, and he brought it right a way.I specifically told them it was our silver anniversary, hoping there would be a recognition of that at the table. Even a little note, or a verbal mentioning from the staff... Nope, nada. But that's ok. No big deal, after all, the universe does not revolve around us.The bottle of wine were served around 7:35pm, delicious wine, pleasant lad, the bartender... So far, so good.We enjoyed our first glass in the restaurant that was not terribly busy. At 8:05pm, I stood up, went to the hostess table and let them know we were ready to order. The panic on the faces of the server and the hostess was a sight to be hold.With thousands of apologies, they took our order.It took another 35mn for the steaks to be served. Both of the steaks were overcooked. At that point, we just ate and left the restaurant.The hotel is a bit out of the way, and they recommend reservations if you want to eat dinner at that restaurant. I would have liked them not to forget us at our table on our 25th anniversary night, even if they were going to serve overcooked steaks at £40 each.What a pitty.
August 2023 by Jennifer M
My husband and I are staying in the hotel for our wedding anniversary and decided on the first night to eat in Blairs. The atmosphere was lovely and relaxed, staff very attentive. Only negative was that there wasn't any signage directing us to the restaurant so we had to ask for help (not really an issue) My husband had the soup of the day to start (sweet potato) and I had ham hock with a blue cheese panacotta both lovely. For mains we had chicken with parameter potatoes and the duck - both beautifully cooked. We also shared the cheese board at the end - one portion plenty for two. Would suggest the Sauvignon Blanc too, was very nice. Staff were great, I didnt get out waitresses name but she was very friendly and attentive. Would recommend.
May 2023 by lynnwinton
Ardoe is a beautiful setting, the Blairs restaurant did not disappoint! The new menu is fabulous, the puddings especially the marmalade bakewell were excellent. The servers Conor & Matthew were very attentive and looked after us throughout the evening. The drinks lady Louise was most helpful finding a dessert wine to suit our pudding. Great evening, made more wonderful by lovely staff. We will be back!
February 2023 by l00biel002
Excellent food served in the restaurant. Care was taken in all the courses we had .Nothing was hurried .
November 2022 by Ross Sutherland
Painfully DisappointingWe waited for 45 minutes in the restaurant for our main courses. When we asked when our food might come, they went off to ask the kitchen and it arrived 5 minutes later, no apology, in fact, the young guy who was serving is seemed defiant and annoyed that we'd even asked. He literally looked at us in disgust. It's love to say the food was amazing. The main was OK, but the starter of Cullen Skink was way too salty and was 90% potatoes..I wouldn't have bothered writing a review had it but been for the arrogant young restaurant manager. Ruined our anniversary experience that we'd paid handsomely for! Avoid.
September 2022 by Phill Mckenzie
Ate here two nights on a dinner bed and breakfast rate, but I?d happily dine here on a special occasion. Well balanced menus using locally sourced foods, beautifully presented and tasty. Very good wine list, reasonably priced. Breakfast is definitely a winner, plenty of choice, refreshed regularly
September 2022 by BeaversTravelWell
The room was very warm and lacked ventilation. The decor was also a little dated. Our server was very helpful, and pleasant. Our mains; salmon was good, the beef fillet was over cooked and tough. Not really worth going out of your way for.
August 2022 by P6237QPthomasf
It is time to fight back loveless emotionless over-expensive unmotivated hotel food All i experienced is like in a movie about the 150,000 most horrible places in Britain From untrained staff to bad food Stay away please, until the higher powers in this place wake up
December 2021 by Christopher R
Every time we come to this hotel we go yo the restaurant. Every time the food has been top notch .locally sourced and locally inspired menu .staff answer all my questions and even recommended some dishes
August 2021 by Stanley M
Did not stay in this hotel but went for dinner. This was excellent. Food was terrific and the service was very good. I have read the recent reviews but our experience was very positive. The hotel has just reopened so I suppose there are some teething problems. Paul the restaurant manager is terrific, friendly and efficient. Now that we know the hotel is back open, we would certainly return to stay.
February 2020 by James W
Good choice on the standard menu and excellent well prepared and interesting food. Three different rooms.
December 2019 by murraygrant1
We dined here twice during our 3 night stay . My wife loves seafood and said that on both nights it was the best seafood ever she had ever tried. My steaks on both nights perfection . Also recomemned the Haggis Fritters ..We thought the price we paid reflected the quality of the meals
