River House
River House is a small seafood restaurant at the foot of the Greig Street suspension bridge, looking across the River Ness to Inverness Castle. Run by chef-proprietor Alfie Little since 2002, it cooks oysters, crab, langoustine and fish to order in an open kitchen. Tables are limited, so it's worth booking well ahead.
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Seafood cooked to order
The menu centres on shellfish and fish sourced locally and further afield – oysters, crab, mussels, langoustine, clams, halibut and bass. Each dish is prepared individually in an open-plan kitchen, so you can watch the cooking from your table. There's also an Oyster Hour menu, a wine list, spritzes and cocktails, and a selection of malts.
The riverside setting
The restaurant sits on the west bank of the Ness, beside the Greig Street footbridge, with views over the bridge to the castle. It's a small room with plush furnishings, which suits a special dinner or a quiet meal for two more than a large group. Chef-proprietor Alfie Little has run it since 2002. Window tables give the best view of the river and bridge.
Booking and timing
Book by phone or through the website, and give as much notice as possible if you need to cancel – the restaurant points out that no-shows hit a small place hard. Tables are held for two hours. Before dinner, cross the footbridge for a riverside stroll, or visit Balnain House next door; Hootananny is a short walk away for music afterwards.
Highlights
- Seafood and shellfish cooked to order
- Views across the River Ness to Inverness Castle
- Chef-proprietor-run since 2002
- Oyster Hour menu and a list of malts
Good to know
- Book ahead by phone (01463 222033) or via the website.
- Tables are held for two hours.
- Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: riverhouseinverness.co.uk