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35-day dry-aged steaks  - Contrast Brasserie, Inverness, Highland

Contrast Brasserie

4.6
4.6
972 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Welcome to Contrast Brasserie. With a sharp focus on Scottish, locally sourced produce, we invite you to savour the tastes of the season with a touch of Pan-Asian flair.

From succulent rare breed pork, prime dry-aged beef to market fresh fruit and vegetables we try to stay true to our Scottish roots, creating simple dishes built around one great ingredient. Located just a short walk from the City Centre of Inverness, take a wander along the tree lined river where a warm welcome awaits!

Early Bird Menu not available on Saturday night

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary Asian, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 07:00–10:00 Sun 08:00–10:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–16:00 Sunday Sun 13:00–21:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01463 223777
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jessie
  • Catering
    Using only the very best of local produce, our menus celebrate the best of Scottish food but with a touch of pan-Asian flair.<br />We source all our produce locally and produce everything in-house, from succulent rare breed pork, and prime dry-aged beef to market fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • Private party facilities
    The oak-lined Private Dining Room or Windsor Function Room are available for exclusive hire for 2 to 90 guests and offer the ideal space for a meeting of the minds or a large social gathering.
  • Area
    Inverness
  • Cross Street
    Ness Bank
  • Parking details
    With ample free on-site parking there is no need to find a parking place then traipse across town in the rain - you are literally seconds from car to table, door-to-door!
  • Public transit
    The Stagecoach Highland buses 6 (Lochardil) and 16 (Foyers) stop on Haugh Road which runs parallel to Ness Bank where Contrast is situated.The hotel is a short walk from Inverness Train station.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music from our resident piano player in our Piano Bar every Friday and Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 972 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Overall

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Food

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Service

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Ambience

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Best Value

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for brunch

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Healthy

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Hot spot

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Great for fine wines

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Romantic

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Scottish

  • Inverness / Scottish Highlands

    Most Booked

  • Inverness

    Best Overall

  • Inverness

    Best Food

  • Inverness

    Best Service

  • Inverness

    Best Ambience

  • Inverness

    Best Value

  • Inverness

    Good for business meals

  • Inverness

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inverness

    Healthy

  • Inverness

    Hot spot

  • Inverness

    Great for fine wines

  • Inverness

    Romantic

  • Inverness

    Good for special occasions

  • Inverness

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inverness

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Contrast Brasserie offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Nestled by the water, this charming spot is praised for its "wonderful ambience" and "attentive staff." Enjoy a diverse menu featuring highlights like the "tempura shrimp" and "duck spring rolls." A must-visit in Inverness!

972 Reviews
  1. Alison

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, gorgeous atmosphere and lovely staff!

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  2. Anne

    Inverness

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Attentive service from start to finish on what was a busy night with a couple of bigger parties of diners. Lovely menu selection. The meal was just delicious. Both starters and mains were quality, tasty food, beautifully presented, and just that bit different from the norm. Amazing job from the kitchen on a busy night. We did not have dessert, but had coffees and liqueurs in the Piano Bar lounge, where again the service was good, and friendly. We sat at window table with lovely view of the Christmas lights on the river. Highly recommend this restaurant for a special meal. It was our wedding anniversary and we had such a lovely evening.

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  3. Mike

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An all round excellent experience and very good value for money. Superb food and brilliant service.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Inverness

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service in bith the piano bar and Contrast was excellent. Food was also excellent.

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  5. Amy

    Aberdeen

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was very disappointing. Service rushed and unprofessional at times.

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  6. Shirley

    Inverness

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, staff were amazing even though it was so busy with large parties, entertainment quality, a great night out

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  7. Gary

    Inverness

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we chose from the menu was delicious. If you opt for Duck Spring rolls from a la carte they are filling! Venison was first class. Service by all the staff was very personal and they all made the experience very positive.

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  8. Stuart

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service, well worth a visit, highly recommend it.

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  9. Amber

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Genuinely one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to Inverness. The staff went above and beyond, even bringing out a small cake for my partner’s birthday. Food was amazing and staff were faultless, first time coming and definitely won’t be the last. Thanks so much!

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  10. Krista

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious steaks, great wine and wonderful ambience.

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FAQs

Contrast Brasserie is rated 4.6 stars by 972 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Contrast Brasserie

20 Ness Bank, Inverness, Highland IV2 4SF

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ness Bank
  • Area
    Inverness
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Sat 07:00–10:00 Sun 08:00–10:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–16:00 Sunday Sun 13:00–21:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary Asian, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    With ample free on-site parking there is no need to find a parking place then traipse across town in the rain - you are literally seconds from car to table, door-to-door!
  • Public transit
    The Stagecoach Highland buses 6 (Lochardil) and 16 (Foyers) stop on Haugh Road which runs parallel to Ness Bank where Contrast is situated.The hotel is a short walk from Inverness Train station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jessie
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy live music from our resident piano player in our Piano Bar every Friday and Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01463 223777
  • Catering
    Using only the very best of local produce, our menus celebrate the best of Scottish food but with a touch of pan-Asian flair.<br />We source all our produce locally and produce everything in-house, from succulent rare breed pork, and prime dry-aged beef to market fresh fruit and vegetables.
  • Private party facilities
    The oak-lined Private Dining Room or Windsor Function Room are available for exclusive hire for 2 to 90 guests and offer the ideal space for a meeting of the minds or a large social gathering.
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