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Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro

Lower Mill Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ, Scotland
01250876735
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Ranked #1 of 11 restaurants in Blairgowrie
4.5 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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39 reviews from our community

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Sarah S
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews
12 helpful votes
“Excellent restaurant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We visited Cargill's for my partner's birthday and had a lovely meal. Parking was in plentiful supply to the side of the restaurant and the restaurant itself was bright, clean and tastefully furnished with comfortable seats. Nice ambience to the place. The menu catered for everyone and you could choose either food from the bistro menu or the main menu... More

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Lesley McDonald, Owner at Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro, responded to this review
8 November 2011

Thank you for choosing Cargill's to celebrate your partners birthday, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it so much. Lesley McDonald More

hamepages
Aberdeen
Reviewer
5 reviews
8 helpful votes
“Brilliant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

While this review was prompted by our most recent visit last weekend, we have been very regular customers to Cargills for 6 or 7 years now. And it never disappoints. Last week, as always, the food was quite outstanding. Perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. Service was once again just right - friendly and attentive but never over -bearing or too... More

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Lesley McDonald, Owner at Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro, responded to this review
8 November 2011

Fantastic! Thank you so much for your comments, I'm delighted you enjoy Cargill's and look forward to welcoming you time and time again! Lesley McDonald More

Bantai
Wiltshire
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Well worth a visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

Good bistro food with an extensive daily menu. A little noisy when we were there. However, Well worth a visit More

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Lesley McDonald, Owner at Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro, responded to this review
11 October 2011

Many thanks for your review, it's very much appreciated. I hope we will see you at Cargill's again sometime. Lesley McDonald More

scottishskibunny
Aberdeen, Scotland
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
8 helpful votes
“Birthday meal”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

16 of us for dinner. The food was really good, wide choice, with some very special specials! More

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Lesley McDonald, Owner at Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro, responded to this review
2 October 2011

Thank you for your comments. I'm so pleased you all enjoyed your evening at Cargill's. Lesley McDonald More

lynne2202
Falkirk, United Kingdom
1 review
“Fab lunch”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

Visited yest for lunch, great menu, special board and esp liked the idea that you could choose small or large portions. Quality of food and service was excellent. Good value. Def return soon ;) More

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Lesley McDonald, Owner at Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro, responded to this review
15 September 2011

Brilliant! Thank you for your comments. I look forward to welcoming you back to Cargill's. lesley McDonald More

iaindinnes_123
Somerset, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
42 reviews
76 helpful votes
“WOW!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

On our recent stay in Blairgowrie we paid our first visit to Cargill's,first impressions were good,despite not having made a reservation we were given a table on our first night,as the evening wore on we began to realise how lucky we were,given the number of 'would be ' diners who were turned away.The restaurant is owned,and run ' hands on... More

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Lesley McDonald, Owner at Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro, responded to this review
25 August 2011

I can't tell you how wonderful it is to read your review - I'm delighted you enjoyed Cargill's so much. Thank you also for recognising our great staff, they work very hard and truly aim to please. I look forward to welcoming you back to Cargill's. Lesley McDonald More

becks24_10
Blairgowrie, United Kingdom
Contributor
17 reviews
10 helpful votes
“great food again, service a let down again. (2nd review)”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

I can not recommend the food here enough, it really is outstanding, it is defiantly the best food in blairgowrie. i have been here quite a few times and its consitantly good. im especially pleased there is now a take away menu availiable. On the other hand, i have found the service a let down -again. there were no smiles,... More

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Lesley McDonald, Owner at Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro, responded to this review
30 August 2011

Thank you again for taking the time to comment. After your last review we immediately spoke with our staff, we carried out more training and I now work as front of house. We are extremely unhappy that you should receive sub standard service, It seems we still have problems with some staff - please would you contact me directly so... More

hamish64
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews
4 helpful votes
“a hidden gem in Blairgowrie”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Fortunately there is a sign in the square pointing the way or we would not have found this. Excellent value for money, top quality service, great food and wine make this well worth a visit. More

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CargillsBistro, Owner at Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro, responded to this review
15 August 2011

I'm so pleased you found Cargill's and enjoyed your visit with us. Thank you for taking the time to comment and to help put us on the map - it's very much appreciated. Lesley McDonald More

Alastair R
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
“Great find and a fantastick meal”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

Having read some reviews,we were delighted with our experience. A short break away from the hum drum of the week, the staff were fantastick, very pleasant and proficent, Lesley the owner a great host. We ate from the specials board and the food was great as an ex-hotelier and chef the food was great. Keep up the good work a... More

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CargillsBistro, Owner at Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro, responded to this review
15 August 2011

Alastair and Siobhan, it was a pleasure to serve you! Thank you for your review, I hope you do make it back to Cargill's. Lesley McDonald More

DaisySteiner
Southampton
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
18 helpful votes
“I love this restaurant!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I visited this restaurant for the first time in April and had a great experience. Visiting my native Scotland again this month, I decided on another trip to this venue. Pleased to report that my second visit was as good as my first. The food really is exceptional- locally sourced produce, an imaginative menu, extensive specials board. Staff again were... More

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CargillsBistro, Owner at Cargill's Restaurant & Bistro, responded to this review
12 August 2011

Thank you for visiting Cargill's again, I really appreciate your comments and your custom. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip home to Scotland and I look forward to welcoming you to Cargill's in the future. Lesley McDonald More

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Lower Mill Street
Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
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