The Rowan Tree Country Resturant

An excellent dinner for 4 in convivial surroundings. We had booked and were welcomed at reception and taken through to the dining room where menus and water were promptly produced. While we considered the menus (also available on line), very tasty home made bread with dips was placed on the table. Table service was friendly without being overbearing. The starters were on the table quickly and I thoroughly enjoyed the baked aubergine rolls. They were followed by the braised lamb which melted in the mouth. Portion size was well judged so I still had room for delicious baked lemon tart with ice cream. The hotel has an impressive ambience quite old worldly and grand in parts but with a very modern feel to the dining room. Hope to go again.

I first discovered the Rowan Tree restaurant around 15 years ago by pure chance, after visiting the Highland Wildlife Park. Since then, whenever I am in Aviemore, whether staying at the hotel or just for dinner, I always make sure to visit the Rowan Tree. The food is always delicious and the staff are incredibly friendly. Even during Covid, we have not missed a year of dining there. My family and I spend a week in July in Aviemore every year, and even though my sons are now adults, they still look forward to dining at the Rowan Tree. Colleagues who have stayed there have also given me positive feedback. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Disappointed! The restaurant was cold when we arrived and didn't warm up whilst we were there. Very expensive for what we had.We eat out at fine dining restaurants atleast twice a month,so know what to expect. The Scallops we were served as a starter were microscopic in comparison to any other I've seen and eaten. My son in-law makes a living from harvester Scallops so i know what I'm talking about. Very disappointing all in all. It was our 25th anniversary meal and we had high hopes,but felt let down!

A lovely warm welcome, drinks by the roaring fire. Our waitress was so friendly, keen to inform us about the provenance of the dishes and extremely helpful . It was a little chilly in the restaurant at our first table as it was only us and minus 5 outside . A table change next to a radiator and all was sorted . Everyone’s dishes were super, I loved the scallops and lamb . Definitely a destination to go for a warm Scottish welcome and great food. .

We've always loved eating here but booked for hogmanay's 7 course taster menu evening and it was superb! We were welcomed with canapés and fizz before taking out table for the main event. Food was delicious and the attentive staff were exceptional. We'll be doing the same next year if they repeat the evening as well as a few other normal dinner visits.