THE winner of the Scottish Restaurant of the Year award has been unveiled.
During a ceremony the 2nd annual Scottish Restaurant Awards in Glasgow on Monday night, the Sun Dancer Bar and Restaurant in Nairn was named as Scottish Restaurant of the Year.
After opening in 2016 on the site of a former games arcade and ice cream shop, the Sun Dancer has gone to strength to strength.
Specialising in local seafood, the restaurant offers views of the Moray Firth and was already named regional Restaurant of the Year at last year’s Inverness Business Awards.
A Spokesperson for The Scottish Restaurant Awards said: “These Awards serve as a platform to highlight the outstanding contributions of restaurants and individuals who play a vital role in shaping Scotland’s vibrant food scene. By acknowledging their achievements, we aim to inspire continued innovation, collaboration, and growth within the industry.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and finalists of The 2nd Scottish Restaurant Awards 2023. Their commitment to excellence has undoubtedly raised the bar for the Scottish culinary landscape.”
The full list of winners are:
- Scottish Restaurant of the Year: Sun Dancer, Bar and Restaurant (Nairn)
- Fish & Chips Restaurant of the Year: The Wee Chippy (Anstruther)
- Burger Restaurant of the Year: Butta Burger George Street (Edinburgh)
- Noodles Restaurant of the Year: Vietnam House Restaurant (Edinburgh)
- Hotel Restaurant of the Year: Crossbasket Castle (Stoneymeadow)
- European Restaurant of the Year: Bydand (Thurso)
- Spanish Restaurant of the Year: Malaga Tapas (Glasgow)
- Mediterranean Restaurant of the Year: The Olive Garden (Oban)
- Italian Restaurant of the Year: Piccolo Mondo Glasgow (Glasgow)
- Turkish Restaurant of the Year: Antioch Restaurant (Dunfermline)
- Lebanese Restaurant of the Year: Damasqino Restaurant & Cafe (Glasgow)
- Restaurant Team of the Year: Fletcher’s – Restaurant, Bar & Rooms (Stirling)
- Curry Restaurant of the Year: The Radhuni (Loanhead)
- Pizza Restaurant of the Year: Tonino’s Pizzeria (Greenock)
- Indian Restaurant of the Year: Eastern Touch at Anstruther (Anstruther)
- Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year: Pride of Bengal Indian Restaurant and Takeaway (Thurso)
- Chinese Restaurant of the Year: Asian Kitchen ( Inverurie)
- Japanese Restaurant of the Year: Koku Shi Perth – Japanese Fusion Restaurant (Perth)
- Nepalese Restaurant of the Year: Gurkha Kitchen (Shetland)
- Thai Restaurant of the Year: Thai Valley Restaurant (Selkirk)
- Mexican Restaurant of the Year: El Cartel (Edinburgh)
- Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: The Orangery at Victoria Square (Stirling)
- Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year: The Glasvegan (Glasgow)
- Buffet Restaurant of the Year: Hup Lee Buffet Restaurant (Motherwell)
- Outstanding Restaurant of the Year: The Stockbridge Restaurant (Edinburgh)
- Best World Cuisine: Ondine Restaurant (Edinburgh)
- Street Food Restaurant of the Year: Ola Kala, the Best Grill & Deli (Edinburgh)
- Seafood Restaurant of the Year: Samphire ( Inveraray)
- Family Restaurant of the Year: The Drake (Glasgow)
- Romantic Restaurant of the Year: The Loft Restaurant (Pitlochry)
- Best of Glasgow : Ristorante Pieno
- Sushi Restaurant of the Year: Sapporo Teppanyaki Glasgow (Glasgow)
- Best of Edinburgh: L’Escargot Bleu Restaurant and Wine Bar
- Country Restaurant of the Year: Tide & Thyme (Tighnabruaich)
- Diner of the Year: Quick & Plenty Cafe (Edinburgh)
