McLeod House Bistro

Great food. Service was a tad slow. We ate outside. Very nicely decorated. Will go back!

Quaint little place with interesting menu great food and super staff. I had the pork chop with apples my wife had stuffed chicken. Both were very good. If you are tired of the chain restaurants this is an excellent change of pace.

I really enjoyed this restaurant. I would recommend reservations although we were lucky enough to get a table on a weekday night. My husband had the pork chop and I had chicken, both large portions and delicious. Best place in Inverness so far!

Just arrived for lunch and off to a great start! Menu is very interesting for both my wife and I. Located in a quaint house, with interior dining in 4 different rooms. I had a flatbread special which was pretty good and my wife had Baked Feta with crostini. Both were very good.
I was nice enough to eat outside and the atmosphere was quite good.
My one and only complaint is based on their policy regarding dogs. Dogs are allowed outside. For me, that is a totally forbidden condition for a good restaurant. Because of that, I will only eat inside from now on.
The dogs are the reason for 4 stars vs 5.

Absolutely wonderful. Cozy atmosphere, patio seating, parking. not to mention some very creative and tasty choices. Salads and Sandwiches are always on point, there is great selection of wine and the service isn’t too bad. I try to eat here when ever I am in the area; a great lunch or date spot. Its somewhat tight quarters so I wouldn’t recommend if you have small children. Try the Chicken Salad for Lunch!

I went here while visiting family this past weekend. I thought the food was awesome! The service was great– Cindy, our waitress was terrific! The food was fresh and thoughtfully prepared. We had the artichoke appetizer, spinach and fennel soup, sea bass special and the chicken salad sandwich. Everything was perfect! I will return on my next visit to the area

BEST restaurant in Citrus County. Dining, Atmosphere is all unbelievable! This is my HOLIDAY place to go!!!
Thanks so much for making my life easier!!!
Susie Senn

Amazing food, super service, unique atmosphere, fine wine and worth the price. I conduct business at this location. Everyone introduced to this place makes the trip back. Wonderful restaurant in downtown Inverness.

This is the best restaurant in Inverness, and Chef Michael is amazing. I’ve never had a bad meal here. I was born and raised in Inverness (I live in St. Pete now), and when I come home to visit family and friends, we always stop at McLeod House Bistro. If you’re looking for a cozy, inviting atmosphere with fantastic food, then this is it. There are always unique and delicious specials running… my advice: don’t skip dessert! I’ve had some of the best desserts of my life here. The wine selection is stellar, and I just love the big, beautiful trees and property that this restaurant sits on. It’s not uncommon to see the Chef making his rounds, checking on tables and talking to happy diners. The service is great, and I really like the bar area, too. The McLeod house is a historic site, over 100 years old, and there are private little rooms available for those who want a more intimate dining experience.

Absolutely amazing food with a great atmosphere. The food got better with every dish and the key lime pie was hands down the best I have ever had! I highly recommend this little spot to anyone looking for a nice relaxing food experience.

I have been here several times and always get a great meal. Everyone at the table is pleased. My daughter always has the Brie, bacon, cranberry sandwich. She raves about it. I tend to always have the Mediterranean pasta with shrimp… it has lots of sun dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts in an olive oil sauce. I love it and always take home enough leftovers for lunch the next day. 2 others in our party had the stuffed chicken breast… I think it was with Boursin cheese and a raspberry sauce. They both loved in. The wedge salad is ver good. As others have stated, the coconut bread pudding is to die for!
The only thing I hate about this restaurant is the acoustics. If the place is half full or you are near a large party, it is quite difficult to hear and carry on a conversation.

Plate licking goodness EVERY TIME our favorite place to eat and the servers are awesome. The place is beautiful

I work at a 5 Star property in PB but small town living is more my style. McLeods is 5 Star with both service and cuisine! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

What a wonderful find in Inverness.
Great food expertly presented. Service is excellent.
If you are in the area it is well worth a stop for dinner

I’m visiting from out of town and brought my dad here for lunch today. He had never been because, despite living 5 minutes away, he didn’t know it existed (not an avid Unilocaler, as you can imagine).
Our meal was un-​frickin-​believable. By far the best meal I’ve ever had in Inverness. To quote my 62-​year-​old father (who never swears), «It was f*cking amazing.»
The food is pricey, but well worth it. We shared the baked feta appetizer and the stuffed artichoke hearts, which were both delicious. I had the hot beef and cheddar sandwich, which comes with a horseradish sauce that add just enough bite without overpowering the other flavors. My dad had the turkey sandwich with sliced apples and apple butter mayo, which he raved was «the best turkey sandwich [he’s] ever had.»
Then we shared the piña colada bread pudding. Oh. My. God. Absolutely to die for.
Overall it was a fantastic meal, the outdoor seating was peaceful and beautiful, and the staff was super friendly and accommodating. I took a peek inside the restaurant to see what it looked like, and it is adorable. A restored historic house with several small rooms and a four-​season room, all filled with a few tables each.
I wish I was staying in town longer so I could go back for dinner! I hope this place sticks around for a long time, because I will certainly be back every time I visit!

This place is healthy and always a good experience. Such a unique atmosphere and by far the best lunch spot in Inverness. I wonder what their dinner is like?

The food did not reflect menu descriptions. I expected more. We were there on dark late afternoon and I felt the interior was way too dark. The spinach salad was a disappointment. My husband had the sea bass and it was likely the best of our choices. I would not make a return trip. Our guest was critical of his meal also.

Roast beef and cheddar was delicious. The bread was the best part. My wife got the flat bread caprese, an overkill on the basil, although it was still very tasty.

I think this is a very good restaurant overall and a 5 star restaurant for the area. The service was excellent and the food was great, but my one issue would be the pricing. I couldn’t give it a five star BECAUSE it was priced at a five star level of something you would find in NY or LA. Although very good it isn’t on that level.

I consider myself a foodie and I think most people would agree with that statement. This place knocked my socks off! It’s quaint and elegant all at the same time. It’s not overstated or stuffy, but the food is the best I’ve tasted in years. With access to a plethora of fine dining restaurants in Miami, this place is a gem! The duck was full flavor and robust. The Chilean sea bass was delicate and melted in my mouth. I love the atmosphere too… so homey! I highly recommend this place!