The Grouse & Claret

4.7 ( 195 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 02:00 PM See Hours
Heatheryford, Kinross KY13 0NQ, United Kingdom
+44 1577 864212

The Grouse & Claret, nestled in the idyllic surroundings of Heatheryford, Kinross, is a hidden gem that has captured the hearts of many diners. Patrons rave about the charming atmosphere, where a rustic wooden structure provides a unique dining experience reminiscent of a cozy garden retreat. Eileen Brotherton highlights the friendly staff and beautifully presented, delicious food, saying she would definitely return.

Culinary excellence is a consistent theme in reviews, with Jane Mitchell enthusiastically declaring that everything she tasted was "utterly delicious" and excellently balanced. Duncan Strathie's experience with the Asian fusion menu showcases the restaurant's creativity and commitment to flavor, providing a memorable five-course journey through various Asian cuisines.

Even for diners with specific dietary needs, like Paul Wistuba’s keto diet, the accommodating staff ensure a satisfying meal without compromise on taste. The reviews emphasize not just the superb food, including must-try dishes like the soufflé and fresh trout, but also the passionate hospitality of the staff. Ultimately, The Grouse & Claret shines as an exceptional dining destination that promises unforgettable meals in a picturesque setting.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Great beer selection
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
    • Great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Healthy options
    • Spirits
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking

Reviews For The Grouse & Claret

Eileen Brotherton
Jun 9,2025
Quaint out of the way restaurant. Would be good to take visiting family somewhere different. Very friendly staff without being overpowering. Lovely well presented tasty food. I'd definitely go back.
Jane Mitchell
May 31,2025
Fabulous meal, excellent service, great ambience, beautiful surroundings. Everything we ate was utterly delicious, well balanced and perfectly cooked. I can't recommend the Grouse and Claret highly enough.
Duncan Strathie
May 11,2025
First visit here. Down a bumpy track in the middle of nowhere and when you reach the end it looks like you've arrived in somebody's garden. You have arrived. The restaurant is a lovely wooden structure which is an extension built on a lovely country house just West of Kinross. When I booked, I didn't realise that the menu on a last Friday was an all in Asian menu. There was no choice - it was 5 courses with everything more or less delivered at the same time. With 60 plus covers they did a great job and the ladies serving did a great job. The dishes were an Asian fusion as we travelled via Thailand to Japan and China and all places in between. The menu worked very well and the whole meal was extremely enjoyable. Well worth the effort finding and a reservation is essential. Highly recommend and excellent value for money.
Paul Wistuba
Apr 6,2025
A great find on Google Maps! We stopped in on our way up north and were delighted with the food. As we follow a keto diet (no carbs), the friendly waitress was more than happy to swap the potatoes for extra green vegetables with our steak. The steaks were cooked perfectly rare and packed with flavor—an excellent spot for a quick, satisfying lunch. The only slight downside is the decor, but with food this good, it’s easy to overlook!
David Russell
Apr 5,2025
Had a delicious birthday meal with my grandad the staff were superb and very knowledgeable in the menu and what they sold. We both had the souffle for starter which was the first time I've had souffle and was recommended it by the owner herself as said you have to try ours It's the best and right she was so soft and fresh and an excellent recommendation. For main i had the trout with veg and potatoes. The fish was very fresh and fell off the skin and all the vegetables were cooked to perfection with the potatoes complementing the fish incredibly well. For my pudding i got a strawberry and cream bread and butter pudding Which could only be described as out of this world and rounded off an excellent meal. I hope to come back sometime in the future for a special occasion like this and enjoy some of the excellent food on offer by the restaurant thank you for the hospitality you gave me and my grandad we will remember it for the rest of our lives.
Chris Smith
Mar 15,2025
Everything is wonderful. One of my favourite restaurants, in the most beautiful setting. Vicki (the owner) is a legend.
Mark Davies
Mar 11,2025
Have been meaning to visit for years but as the place doesn't get, or need, much publicity we never got round to it until today. What a find! Lovely location and the food was outstanding. Not only beautifully cooked but generous portions and ridiculous value for money. I'm going to have to call out the smoked trout and crayfish starter as just a wonderful way to start the meal. But everyone enjoyed their starters. Sunday roast beef can be hit and miss but not here, beautifully tender beef not over cooked and you get plenty of it. The other main dishes were equally delicious. I could have eaten anything from the menu to be honest so we'll have to go back and give that a try. I saw the sea bass another diner was served and it looked fantastic so that's me for the next visit. And I have to give the staff a massive thank you, such lovely people who really want you to enjoy your meal. It was surprisingly busy and felt like they were under a bit of pressure but that didn't affect the service so well done! Can't wait to come back!
Nancy Nairn
Mar 8,2025
We had a splendid Sunday lunch for a family party of sixteen. Everyone was well-catered for including the children and the baby (high chair in place and hot water available for his bottle). The food was delicious, decent portions, beautifully presented. The service was excellent; the staff were very friendly and helpful. After the meal, the children played in the grounds surrounding the restaurant. It was a lovely afternoon, thoroughly enjoyed by all.

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