
Coyote Burger
Quick info
About Coyote Burger
Coyote Burger is a smash-burger restaurant and cocktail bar on Bank Street in Inverness city centre. The menu runs from the Haggis Smash burger to a brisket chilli beef burger, a hangry chicken burger and a bacon option, with sides such as mac and cheese balls and poutine alongside dirty and jalapeno fries. The bar pours cocktails including a raspberry mojito, Hard Shakes and a range of Scotch. Orders go in via a QR code at the table or through waiters, and food is brought out rather than collected at a counter. It operates on a walk-in basis, with dine-in, table booking or takeaway all available. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus run alongside the core lineup. Window tables look out over the River Ness.
Good to know
“Coyote Burger is a locally owned smash-burger restaurant and cocktail bar in Inverness city centre on Bank Street, near Inverness Castle and the River Ness. Expect dirty beef smash burgers, fried chicken burgers, loaded fries and house-made sauces, plus cocktails, beer and spirits. Walk-ins welcome—dine in, book a table, or order takeaway for collection. Vegetarian and vegan options and a dedicated gluten-free menu are available. A relaxed, loud punk-rock atmosphere with fast, friendly service—ideal for lunch, dinner, groups and casual nights out.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haggis smash burger, brisket chilli beef burger, mac and cheese balls and dirty fries.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haggis smash burger, brisket chilli beef burger, mac and cheese balls and dirty fries.
Customer Review Summary
The smash haggis burger draws the most repeat praise, described by reviewers as full of flavour and among the best they've had, with the brisket chilli beef burger close behind, especially swapped with peppercorn mayonnaise. Mac and cheese balls, loaded fries, and hard shakes also get called out, alongside cocktails like the raspberry mojito and a solid range of Scotch. Several mention friendly, attentive staff and a view over the River Ness. Portions run large, with one reviewer noting a single dirty fries order fed two adults. A busy Friday brought a slower ticket time for one table, and one reviewer notes the restroom could be cleaned more often. One diner disliked ordering via QR code instead of a waiter, though others found the QR system helpful, especially with the local accent. One meal ended with an unplanned Amaretto Sour after a milkshake and burger combo left a solo diner defeated by the portion size.
Customer Review Summary
The smash haggis burger draws the most repeat praise, described by reviewers as full of flavour and among the best they've had, with the brisket chilli beef burger close behind, especially swapped with peppercorn mayonnaise. Mac and cheese balls, loaded fries, and hard shakes also get called out, alongside cocktails like the raspberry mojito and a solid range of Scotch. Several mention friendly, attentive staff and a view over the River Ness. Portions run large, with one reviewer noting a single dirty fries order fed two adults. A busy Friday brought a slower ticket time for one table, and one reviewer notes the restroom could be cleaned more often. One diner disliked ordering via QR code instead of a waiter, though others found the QR system helpful, especially with the local accent. One meal ended with an unplanned Amaretto Sour after a milkshake and burger combo left a solo diner defeated by the portion size.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Wow! Holy cow ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend a visit to Coyote Burger! Visiting Inverness for training this week, and after a long day of study I decided to Google the best burger in Inverness near me - and this gem popped up! I’d seen it recently on Instagram when I spent more time researching burgers ahead of travelling to Inverness. So glad it came up as a recommendation. It was a no brainer that I went for the Haggis Smash burger and side of fries. Hands down one of the best smash burgers I’ve ever tasted! Full of flavour and every mouthful was amazing! Dining solo I tried not to wiggle and dance as I ate 😂 Coyote Burger was the best date I’ve taken myself on. Unfortunately I’d demolished a giant doughnut from a local baker just 1/2 hour before my arrival to Coyote Burger, so was embarrassingly defeated by the Smash Burger! The burger was perfection, fries delish… and a Strawberry milkshake to accompany like I would have in America on childhood holidays! Finished with an Amaretto Sour because I remembered I’m an adult and can do that 😂✨ The staff were really friendly, hardworking and attentive. The place looks awesome and great atmosphere. Look forward to my next visit already! Thank you 💓”
- Google user
“Absolutely delicious juicy burgers and fries. We had the hangry chicken and the haggis burger with cheesy fries and jalapeno fries. Huge portions and very yummy. Also nice cocktails (try the raspberry mojito). You can order via a qr code or just with the waiters. We loved the qr code option, since we struggled a bit with the scottish accent. Food came very quick. Bathrooms were decent, could be cleaned more often maybe.”
- Google user
“Maybe I'm old fashioned but when I sit in a restaurant I'd like to order at waiter and not through an app. Burger was great though. And the view at the window over the river Ness is incredible!”
- Google user
“Great burger place! Love the "Hard Shakes" we had the Chicken BBQ burgers and a poutine to share, the chicken was actually chicken with batter not the other way around top notch!”
- Google user
“Just a quick stop here for the best burger in town and wasn’t disappointed. I went for a bacon burger with an extra patty. The burger was so succulent and really well cooked. And very filling. The staff are all really friendly and a nice view of the river. Thank you.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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- 1.3 miWheelchair accessible
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyote BurgerWheelchair accessible | 4.41,420 | — | haggis smash burger, brisket chilli beef burger, mac and cheese balls |
| Hou Hou MeiGood for kids · Reservations | 4.7609 | 0.2 mi | salt and pepper cauliflower bites, cocktails, small plates to share |
| Mumtaz Indian Takeaway | 3.652 | 1.2 mi | food poisoning, excessively oily and greasy, king rib supper |
| Hilton Chip Shop InvernessWheelchair accessible | 4.4589 | 1.3 mi | fish supper, tartare sauce, homemade mushy peas |
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