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Nick’s at Port of Menteith

Stirling, Port of Menteith - Modern Scottish - Restaurant - ££

A much-loved local fixture with old-school cooking

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Nick Nairn, an avuncular celebrity chef and TV personality (‘veering towards national treasure status,' thought one reporter), is to be found at this rural complex comprising a home and lifestyle store (set up by his wife Julia), a restaurant, kitchen garden and Cook School near the picturesque Lake of Monteith. In a rural setting rather than on the waterfront, the restaurant spills out onto decking peppered with wicker bucket chairs overlooking a leafy field – the best tables in summer. Open all day, we just managed to squeeze into the overflow car park for a late lunch (booking is advised), but the welcome was genuine and while the menu is more crowd-pleasing than inventive (and prices can be punchy), it did deliver on the food front. A home-cured turbot and trout taco, for example, served with jalapeño sour cream, charred avocado, pico de gallo and lime was refreshingly delicious, and we would happily go back for a pizza on a sunny summer’s afternoon, or som...

Nick Nairn, an avuncular celebrity chef and TV personality (‘veering towards national treasure status,' thought one reporter), is to be found at this rural complex comprising a home and lifestyle store (set up by his wife Julia), a restaurant, kitchen garden and Cook School near the picturesque Lake of Monteith. In a rural setting rather than on the waterfront, the restaurant spills out onto decking peppered with wicker bucket chairs overlooking a leafy field – the best tables in summer. Open all day, we just managed to squeeze into the overflow car park for a late lunch (booking is advised), but the welcome was genuine and while the menu is more crowd-pleasing than inventive (and prices can be punchy), it did deliver on the food front. A home-cured turbot and trout taco, for example, served with jalapeño sour cream, charred avocado, pico de gallo and lime was refreshingly delicious, and we would happily go back for a pizza on a sunny summer’s afternoon, or some shellfish from the BBQ. 

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F Maguire

20 April 2026

Welcoming staff team, gorgeous surroundings and a fabulous menu. Dog friendly too. It’s always a pleasure to eat here. The owner and chef goes out of his way to visit each table to ensure you have had a great meal.

D Nairn

20 April 2026

Nick’s is a fabulous family run restaurant. Everything from the buzzy atmosphere to the brilliant staff that cater to everyone’s needs. They are allergy friendly and always do their best to include that on the menu. ...
Nick’s is a fabulous family run restaurant. Everything from the buzzy atmosphere to the brilliant staff that cater to everyone’s needs. They are allergy friendly and always do their best to include that on the menu. The freshest, highest quality are used always and you can see this shine in the dishes they serve. All local produce which support independent farms and sources. It is a beautiful place with fantastic views and a gorgeous shop attached for all things lifestyle and cooking. The re...
Nick’s is a fabulous family run restaurant. Everything from the buzzy atmosphere to the brilliant staff that cater to everyone’s needs. They are allergy friendly and always do their best to include that on the menu. The freshest, highest quality are used always and you can see this shine in the dishes they serve. All local produce which support independent farms and sources. It is a beautiful place with fantastic views and a gorgeous shop attached for all things lifestyle and cooking. The restaurant is one of a kind and truly worth travelling for. The entire experience from start to finish is thoughtful, welcoming and delicious. They also offer outside dining nestled throughout a flourishing garden.
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J MacGregor

20 April 2026

A delightful and relaxed restaurant where the greeting is tremendous. The front of house staff are extremely friendly, attentive and professional in ensuring guests are at their ease and receiving prompt personal attenti...
A delightful and relaxed restaurant where the greeting is tremendous. The front of house staff are extremely friendly, attentive and professional in ensuring guests are at their ease and receiving prompt personal attention. Generally Nick and Julia Nairn are on hand to offer their personal welcome too - a lovely touch to be recognised as a returning guest. Nick Nairn's influence on the menu is clear to see, with beautifully presented, very tasty meals. A very well balanced choice range whether y...
A delightful and relaxed restaurant where the greeting is tremendous. The front of house staff are extremely friendly, attentive and professional in ensuring guests are at their ease and receiving prompt personal attention. Generally Nick and Julia Nairn are on hand to offer their personal welcome too - a lovely touch to be recognised as a returning guest. Nick Nairn's influence on the menu is clear to see, with beautifully presented, very tasty meals. A very well balanced choice range whether your preference is meat, fish or vegetarian. Personal changes to the menu description are accommodated given that meals are all carefully prepared to order. It is clear that the Nairn family are experienced operators and their cheery staff clearly happy to be part of the team at the Restaurant. We were fishing for 6 days on the nearby Lake and after a lovely first evening, spent 3 evenings dining there ! One of our party is a wine enthusiast and he was pleased with both the selection and quality of wines as were we all. The attention and service in this relaxed environment were most enjoyable, the catering was timely yet unhurried, and pricing very reasonable. Dining in a busy Restaurant where you can feel the vibe, enjoyment and chat of happy diners throughout would sum things up. When seated the cutlery, glassware, napkins, premises and facilities were all to a high standard of cleanliness too which is worthy of mention.
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F Walker

7 March 2026

This is Scottish chef Nick Nairn’s restaurant. Absolutely delicious food, reasonable prices . Stylish restaurant. I often find when dining out that 1 out of 3 courses might be a disappointment, but not here, every mouthful was delicious, no silly minute portion sizes and lovely flavours. Great staff and a nice low key buzz. Loved it.

VENUE DETAILS

Lochend Estate
Port of Menteith
Stirling
FK8 3JZGB

01877 389900

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Separate bar, Counter seating, Outdoor dining, Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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