We decided to nip out for lunch at Gadie's, and were there pretty sharp at 12pm. I really like Gadie's, but sometimes the service is a bit slow - or perhaps it just seems that way when you have a baby in tow! We weren't greeted when we arrived, so I asked at the till/bar if there was a table. I was told we could sit anywhere, but only two tables weren't reserved, and one of those needed to be cleared, so it was a limited choice! I had to go back to the till to ask for menus, but after that we were taken care of more efficiently. The specials board at Gadie's really adds to the standard menu, but today we both stuck to the menu and ordered old favourites - an Ugie smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich for me, and "the Duke" burger for hubby. I also ordered a bowl of the lovely chunky, skins on, chips - yum! The sandwich was good (although made with white bread, whereas I prefer brown), and served with a small dressed salad on the side. Hubby's burger looked lovely, a proper homemade burger on a toasted cibatta roll, served with chips and salad. The bill for our food, two soft drinks, a latte and a pot of earl grey tea came to £27.20. If you haven't been to Gadie's I really would recommend it - they are open through the day for teas, coffees, cakes, and lunches, and sporadically (or so it seems) for dinner, so definitely phone ahead to book for dinner. It's a lovely place, light and airy but cosy at the same time, and the food very good, and all locally sourced. The round sunroom would make a lovely setting for a private function, too!
http://www.touchedbyscotland.com/gadies.php
Visited Saturday 7 May 12pm
