The Mustard Seed
The Mustard Seed is a restaurant in a converted church on the banks of the River Ness, cooking simple dishes from fresh, seasonal Scottish produce. A top-floor terrace gives uninterrupted river views, and a two-course lunch menu makes it a good-value midday choice in central Inverness.
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The Mustard Seed Restaurant
The setting
The former church on Fraser Street keeps its tall proportions, and the river is right outside. On a fine day, ask for the top-floor terrace, where you can eat outdoors looking straight over the Ness. It is one of the more atmospheric dining rooms in the city, and a good choice for a special meal. Perk Coffee + Doughnuts is nearby if you fancy something sweet afterwards. The building's church origins are still clear from the outside, so it is easy to spot from the bridge across the river. Inside, the dining room spreads over more than one level.
The food
Cooking is straightforward and built around Scottish ingredients, with lunch and dinner menus changing with the seasons. The set two-course lunch is the best value, and there is a separate vegan menu and a children's menu. Lunch is a relaxed way to try the kitchen if dinner is booked up.
Plan your visit
It is popular, so book ahead, especially for the terrace. Afterwards, Church Street's bars, including the Black Isle Bar and Hootananny, are less than 100 metres away, and the riverside path runs south towards the cathedral and Ness Islands. Families with children will find a kids' menu.
Highlights
- Converted church on the River Ness
- Top-floor terrace with river views
- Seasonal Scottish cooking
- Set two-course lunch
- Vegan and children's menus
Good to know
- Booking ahead is advisable.
- Vegan and children's menus are available.
- Terrace dining is weather dependent.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: mustardseedrestaurant.co.uk