The Storehouse Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant

Address: Foulis Ferry, Evanton, Dingwall IV16 9UX, United Kingdom

Phone: +441349830038

Rating: 4.6
based on 245 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "As for the breakfast it was memorable. It's not often that I struggle to finish a cooked breakfast, but this was very large, and superbly cooked."
  • "Best wood fired pizzas north of Inverness!"
  • "The food selection looked amazing."
  • "Absolutely delicious, fresh food."
  • "The food was delicious as usual."
  • "Excellent freshly prepared quality tastey food, presented beautifully."
  • "The food we had was of good quality."

Cons:

  • "I think £11 for a tiny salad is very overpriced."
  • "The pea wrap is awful, don't rate it."
  • "The food was completely tasteless and poorly cooked."
  • "The fish could only be described as minced in dripping fat on top of the chips with stale peas and over boiled carrots."
  • "The food we got wasn’t great. I had the fish and chips and they were incredibly greasy!!"
  • "The only vegan dish was lentils dahl and a salad."
  • "The food was frozen brakes items."

Service

Pros:

  • "Stellar service, friendly staff and delicious food are three key reasons to stop here."
  • "Really nice people serve you here."
  • "The staff are very friendly and greeted with smiles."
  • "Service was good with cheerful staff."
  • "Staff were very pleasant."
  • "Staff is polite and helpful."
  • "Staff really friendly and helpful."

Cons:

  • "Rude staff, Fiona one of the staff there told me to get up from the table where me and my 4 year old were sitting because I haven't ordered the food."
  • "20 minutes later I abandoned this plan with 2 people still waiting in front of me."
  • "They need to do a better job on service. The table was sticky."
  • "The staff seemed a little non-fussed about customer service."
  • "Was made to feel like I was breaking rules by going to a table whilst my partner was paying this is ridiculous customer service."
  • "If you don’t order dessert with food then you’ll need to re-que up to get it. It’s on shelves that anyone can touch with germ ridden hands."
  • "One of the cakes had a taste of fish, which the waitress dismissed."

Value

Pros:

  • "Very reasonably priced."
  • "The prices are so competitive with the restaurants in Inverness especially retaining great quality food."
  • "The food was lovely and affordable."
  • "Overly generous portions at small price."
  • "Reasonably priced and the fish was the best we've ever had."
  • "Quality food at fair prices."
  • "Reasonable pricing as expected from a nice establishment."

Cons:

  • "Yummy food. Very expensive though."
  • "We were charged £38 for this Scandelous!!! . Usually the food is good, unfortunately we can't say the same for this visit."
  • "The kids pizza at £9 was tasteless, over priced and not worth the wait for 30minutes."
  • "The only reason I am not giving this establishment 5 stars is because it was quite expensive."
  • "Poor service, food cold, not worth the charge."
  • "An awful experience paid over £50 we must have left most of that on the table."
  • "Too pricey to rate higher, food was very mediocre indeed."

Ambience & Facilities

Pros:

  • "The Storehouse is in a lovely setting with great views."
  • "In good weather the garden tables are perfect."
  • "Great views down beach to the seals on the rocks in the firth."
  • "Beautiful setting and great food especially the pizzas. The beach and playpark make it perfect for kids to have a run around."
  • "Great place to stop, take in the views and have a nice meal."
  • "Great location, very relaxed environment."
  • "It is a beautiful position on the shore of the Cromarty Firth with fine views across to Black Isle, and with opportunities to view seals nearby."

Cons:

  • "One bad point was the car park was rough ground with many puddles especially as I was there with 2 pensioners that are not great walkers."
  • "Such low stars because of the 40 minute wait and the disorganisation."
  • "Trying to get out of the building was a terrifying experience."
  • "The foyer area was rammed with people shoulder to shoulder queuing to order food and more were trying to get in."
  • "A gift shop area has been set up in a corner of the dining area, one person browsing blocks exit."
  • "The atmosphere is a bit like a retirement village cafeteria."
  • "Nice place shame about the state of the car park. Got shoes and car muddy yet again!"

Accessibility & Extras

Pros:

  • "A small, safe playground it's a great idea for kids to get bit tired before the journey."
  • "They have EV charging ports in the car park should you need them."
  • "It is spotless even inside the toilets and very well organised."
  • "All covid safety measures in place."
  • "The Storehouse is fully wheelchair accessible, and there is clear Covid guidance on maintaining cleanliness and social distancing."
  • "Good sized car park no charges for using it. Gift shop, restaurant, outdoor eating available nice grounds to walk around. Toilets & baby changing facilities. Tight for wheelchair users, didn't notice separate disabled access toilet."
  • "Hand sanitisation throughout the building."

Cons:

  • "Mainly went in for vegan cheese but had sold out."
  • "Will not be going back until their previous excellent service is restored to normal."
  • "My elderly parents patronised this restaurant for years as did I. HOWEVER, if you are now very elderly or disabled and need to use a wheelchair, don't bother thinking about eating here."
  • "The till & cake/drinks layout is ridiculous especially when staff are trying to get past with food!"
  • "Seemed very unorganised. The queue was out the door but most of the tables were empty."
  • "Got in and the place wasn't busy but no greeting by any of the staff."
  • "The restaurant is not organized. You have to stand in a long line to order food."

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