The Moorings Restaurant Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The waiter was very attentive and asked if we were in a rush or if we would like to wait for a little longer for a fresh batch!"
• "We were welcomed and given complimentary olives, dips and bread while we waited for our food."
• "Upon arrival I was greeted warmly and given prompt service."
• "Service was prompt and the waiter was very polite."
• "The staff we met were friendly and helpful."
• "The staff were so lovely and attentive."
• "The management were well presented and very friendly."

Cons:

• "Such an expensive menu for the poor service quality."
• "Waiter was being so rude and kept on saying that we never ordered the fillet."
• "The staff weren't overly friendly and I wouldn't say they had fast service."
• "The guy serving us was quite rude and kept rolling his eyes for no idea what reason."
• "The waiter was the rudest I had ever encountered."
• "Staff are also quite rude and come across as arrogant."
• "very arrogant behaviour of the guy who took orders."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "They made a very good fish and chips, doner kebab, and roast chicken for us."
• "Musaga was delicious topped with cheese served with salad, yogurt and a generous amount of rice."
• "The Haddock was really good with fries and tartar sauce+salad."
• "Our choices were delicious, good quality meals."
• "The food was delicious and fresh."
• "The food and drinks were delicious and we would all definitely go back."
• "The food was absolutely delicious."

Cons:

• "The chicken was the worst. So dry and tasted like it had been frozen and microwaved."
• "Food wasn't fresh."
• "Really disappointed paid £23 for a pizza, chips and cheese and a double “jumbo” sausage. The sausages were burnt and the bottom of the pizza was burnt, my wife refused to eat it."
• "The fries were still raw and the burger was absolute garbage."
• "The pizza tasted as bad; it came to the table already cold."
• "The meal itself was described as 'nothing frozen', 'very fresh', but was clearly a seafood mix from a can."
• "The worst burger ever… there’s literally only chicken inside."

Ambiance & Location

Pros:

• "Been at the moorings few times now superb views inside and outdoor seating and the place is spotless."
• "Great location. Just next to the canal where you can take the ferry for a ride in Loch ness."
• "Atmosphere is good near the Fort Augustus."
• "The ducks outside were as cute as heck though :-)"
• "A short walk from the hotel into the bustling Moorings adjacent to the Caledonian Canal."
• "The music they played complimented with the location."
• "Located in the centre of the village right next to the canal."

Cons:

• "Its sad that a restaurant at such a lovely location has come down to this."
• "Though the place was a bit warm since it has an open kitchen."
• "The smell from the kitchen that swirled through the cramped dining room was something like burning hair and body odour and took my appetite away completely."
• "The seating area was absolutely filthy."
• "The tables were disgusting, there was greasy liquid falling down the fake flowers on our table."
• "The overhead light was broken and did not illuminate the room at all! The horrid stench that filled the room prior to my entry filled me in on what I was missing."
• "A pig sty is cleaner than this cafe."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Highly recommended."
• "One of the best Veggie Pizza I had in long time."
• "A thoroughly enjoyable experience, which I would highly recommend for others."
• "I would thoroughly recommend a visit."
• "Best meal we've had this trip!"
• "The portions were enormous! The taste and quality were excellent."
• "Food portions worth the price."

Cons:

• "Such an expensive menu for the poor service quality."
• "Quite expensive, £14 for a 12” pizza but was worth it."
• "Again, way, way overpriced."
• "Prices were considered high for the poor quality of food we were served."
• "Considering its a touristy location, they are trying their luck to mug people by overcharging."
• "Everything was so overpriced."
• "An absolute rip-off. The food was average and nothing to shout about."