Restaurants | Activities in Caithness

Restaurants, Cafés and Food

Caithness offers a range of dining options from cozy pubs serving hearty pub meals to gourmet experiences featuring fresh, locally sourced seafood. Visitors can enjoy traditional Scottish fare in friendly restaurant, opt for fine dining establishments, or head to the harbour and indulge in freshly caught seafood prepared with flair. Charming cafés dot the region, offering delicious homemade dishes and baked goods, perfect for a relaxing meal or a quick bite.

Forss House Hotel

Forss House Hotel restaurant is a few miles west of Thurso has a reputation as one of the finest in the North. From melt-in-the-mouth canapés to one-of-a-kind tasting menus, all dishes are designed to showcase the very finest ingredients from the area. Using local produce from neighbouring estates and the nearby sea, they present exquisite dishes to suit every palate.

The Northern Sands Hotel

The Northern Sands Hotel, located very close to the house in the village of Dunnet offers warm hospitality, and delicious meals in the hotel's restaurant. They offer a variety of menus are available throughout the day, all year round, using an extensive list of local produce. Best to book ahead. They also offer rooms if the house isn't big enough for you!

Olive café

Olive Café in Thurso is a cozy haven renowned for serving the best coffee in the area. This charming café offers a welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy expertly brewed coffee, alongside a selection of delicious pastries and light meals. With its warm, inviting decor and friendly service, Olive Café provides a perfect spot to relax and savour high-quality coffee.

Captain’s Galley

The Captain’s Galley in Scrabster is a renowned seafood restaurant celebrated for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients and stunning views over the harbour. With a menu including daily catches and expertly prepared dishes, the restaurant’s relaxed, maritime-themed ambiance complements its high-quality cuisine.

Bord de l'Eau Restaurant

This serene, relaxed French restaurant is Wick's best place to eat. It overlooks the river and serves a changing menu of mostly meat and game French classics, backed up by daily fish specials. Starters are great value, and mains include a huge assortment of vegetables. The conservatory dining room with water views is lovely on a sunny evening.

Cocoa Mountain

Cocoa Mountain in Durness is a delightful destination for chocolate lovers if you are heading west from the house to explore. Renowned for its exquisite handcrafted chocolates and cozy atmosphere in the scenic village of Durness, you can indulge in rich, creamy confections or enjoy a cup of expertly crafted hot chocolate while taking in the beautiful Highland surroundings.

Cairn Hill Organic Beef

Cairn Hill Agriculture offers high-quality organic beef, delivered straight to the house. Raised on the lush pastures of Caithness, their cattle are reared with care, ensuring tender, flavourful meat that’s both sustainable and ethically produced.

Annie's Bakery

Ten minutes from the house is Annie's Bakery shop and cafe baking a variety of breads, rolls, savouries including sausage rolls, pies and pastries, cakes, tray bakes, desserts as well as a breakfast and lunch menu. Available to sit in or take away we make soup, sandwiches, salads, Fisherman's Lunch, Baked Potatoes, kids' lunch boxes served with hot and cold drinks.

Caithness Smokehouse - food delivery

Caithness Smokehouse is an award-winning cottage industry committed to the production of gourmet quality, locally sourced produce. They offer an extensive range of locally sourced, award-winning, smoked products, including hot and cold smoked salmon, haddock, trout, seafood, and dairy produce, all of which can be delivered to the house.