BUT'n'BEN in Angus

Herzliche Begrüssung durch die Chefin. Restaurant ist nice and cozy. Reichhaltige Speisekarte, mit herrlichen Fisch- und Fleischgerichten, die preislich voll okay sind

Our annual visit, worth it for the outstanding Smoky Soup alone. Very friendly staff and owner, superb fish beautifully cooked.

Superb honest food, beautiful local ingredients perfectly cooked with friendly, efficient and attentive service. It’s worth a stroll down the hill to see the spectacular bay. A homely atmosphere in a lovely location, no ‘fine dining’ pretentions, just great home-cooked food beautifully prepared from the finest local ingredients, and served with a smile. Highly recommended!

Absolutely fabulous food and service. A lovely welcoming atmosphere and my steak was PERFECTLY cooked x My husband's favourite meal is battered fish and chips which isn't on the dinner menu but they kindly did it for him and he loved it, he also said it was the best tartare sauce he'd ever had x

Amazing meal, very friendly staff, highly recommended. We had the venison and the game pie absolutely superb. If you're staying nearby you have to visit the But n Ben.

Gefühlt am Ende der Welt hatten wir ein tolles Mittagessen. Obwohl wir nicht reserviert hatten bekamen wir einen Platz am Feuer. Das traditionelle schottische Essen war wunderbar. Die Preise vollkommen angemessen. Der Service war freundlich und hilfreich bei Fragen zum Essen.

Absolutely fantastic meal. Couldn’t fault it one bit. Service is amazing in a lovely cosy setting. Were there with another couple who had been before and had booked it for us and they mentioned that it’s booked well in advance but if you get the chance then I can highly recommend it

Fantastic meal in a very friendly wee place. Staff were very attentive to our needs - family of 4 x Gluten Free. But'n'Ben offer a great selection for GF, DF, NF and GFO (gluten free option available). Highly recommend this for a meal.

I hadn’t been to the ButnBen for a long time, the girl serving us was polite and friendly, the surroundings are quite dated but quaint. The food was disappointing I ordered the battered fish and chips, was more like a fish Dijon with a thin slice of fish inside, quite small tbh, then I ordered a blackcurrant and soda and was charged just under £5, that’s a 5000% markup wow, I still left a good tip for the waitress but when I went to pay the lady at the bar taking the money she frowned and complained that I didn’t even order any cake and coffee, not in a funny sarcastic way in an angry way and made me feel very uncomfortable, there are so many great places to eat around the area and I will happily spend my hard earned money in one of them, Won’t be back

Its been a long time since my last visit and we left feeling very underwhelmed. My husband had the fish and chips and I chose the smokie pancake, both were around £15 each. I was looking forward to the smokie pancake as I have had it previously. It was not very big and for £15 it didn't contain very much fish. The fish was also on the small size, it was more batter than fish. We each ordered large squash and soda. I was shocked to be charged £4.95 per soft drink. I did question this and was told it was correct price for a pint of lime/soda. This mark up is beyond belief! Leaving us with a £40 lunch bill for underwhelming food. Given the current economic climate people expect to get what they pay for and sadly today this was not the case.

Although the ambience is very dated - don’t be put off, the food is amazing! Very homely, plentiful , and certainly delicious! Speaking only for myself, I had the smokie pancake which hasn’t changed one bit since I first tasted it in the 1980s. That’s a good thing ! ❤️ everything served with large portions of very fresh local veg. And a charming smile! Truly Scottish home-style cooking at its very best!!

Would have loved to have given a positive review today, but couldn’t because you were closed during your advertised opening hours, ie open on Sunday from 12.00 to 14.00 hrs (website). We were looking forward to Smokey in a Pancake and left our bikes outside prior to walking along the cliffs from Arbroath. The sign on your door confirmed that you would be open then. Having driven to Arbroath and walked back, we were very disappointed to arrive at 1.15 pm to find you closed, and looking as if you hadn’t opened at all today. So we were forced to head back to find some lunch in Arbroath. I don’t want to carp too much, but I’d be pleased if you could update your website and front door notice when you know you’ll be closed. I’d like to come back sometime, but would be reluctant to do that if I wasn’t sure you’d be open.

A group of us visited here recently as a stop-off during a long hike. The staff were very friendly and the service was excellent.

Enjoyed a great meal in this small and intimate restaurant. Food was local and very appetizing and the staff were great being so attentive even explaining a dish I tried which was out with my comfort zone.

This was our best meal in Scotland. The smoked Haddock dishes were incredible and my grilled turbot with capers was one of the best fish preparations I’ve ever had. Lovely in-season strawberry dessert was a good end to a great meal. Loved this place.

After being recommended to try this restaurant for months we finally made it and it definitely will not be the last visit. The staff were so lovely and welcoming and the food was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone who is in the area.

Great place and food. The owner/manager was a bit stressed and and we didnt have enough time to order. I think it was because we were tourists. The serveants were nice though :)

Another great meal today, food is always fresh and tasty, lots on your plate. I couldn't manage dessert so they wrapped my cloutie dumpling for me to take home and have later. Great service and value for money

Not a review of the restaurant just a massive shout out to Annie. Having walked from Arbroath as part of our Dundee to Aberdeen coastal walk wrong walking shoes meant badly blistered feet. With no way of getting back to our hotel Annie saved the day by giving us a lift Thanks so much we will pay it forward ps after picking up proper walking shoes we made it all the way to aberdeen

This is a fabulous restaurant located in a rural area on outskirts of Arbroath. Easy to access along a good tarmac country road. In the small hamlet of Auchmithie on the coast. The food and service are both excellent. There is a wide choice and...

Stunning restaurant with amazing food run by a genuine friendly and very professional team If you want an authentic Scottish meal with beautiful fresh fish in gorgeous surroundings visit the But nBen . Thank you such a lovely experience

Walked from arbroath to auchmithie along cliff walk. Was looking forward to a nice cold beer,only to be told not a pub and had to have a meal. The lady did offer to refill water bottles but it was a nice beer I was looking...

Amazing food, fantastic - out of the world service. Made our dads birthday extra special. Plus made a kids special fish and chips which was not on the menu. Will be back - thanks everyone

This was our first trip to the But n Ben for some years. We were delighted to find the food was just as good and the welcome just as warm. We were with French friends, who loved the traditional interior and the village. I had...

Lovely lunch with friends, two of us had been before and one of us had not. It certainly didn’t disappoint we all had the fish and chips with veg to share. Delicious haddock with lovely light crispy batter and crispy chips plenty of them and...

Arrived in Auchmithie and we saw the very plain sign for the restaurant. Decided to look at the website, think 90s truck stop website, and we didn't hold out much hope but with no other options without driving, we decided to give it a go....

An absolutely fabulous place. The menu was clearly marked which was important as one of us is coeliac. It provided an excellent range of dishes that suited us all. Staff were friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere was relaxed. Smokies and a good range of...

Appalling customer service. Rude waitress/owner who looks down her nose and quite frankly her restaurant is mediocre. Not happy if you arrive early, not happy if you arrive a minute late. She made one member of our party feel extremely uncomfortable and looked him up...

There’s a psychological concept called “mirroring”. If applied to a café, bar, or restaurant, it could be summed up as “try to fit in with the pre-existing vibe at the place where you’re dining, and all will be well”. I think this heuristic is particularly...

What a lovely visit. Four of us had lunch together and had a great time. We all said our choice of meal was perfect. The owner is very friendly. She spoke to us personally afterwards. (She’ll make a joke about cooking everything herself. Don’t fall...

What a lovely wee restaurant. Walking along the coastal path we decided to pop in for lunch. Warm welcome and good service. I had the special of the day Cod in sauce with mustard freshly cooked vegetables creamy mash and fries. Although could of done...

Not a lot to say apart from fantastic! So good. Haddock stuffed with prawns was awesome, as was the smoked salmon starter. Cant fault this place. Great staff and very cosy atmosphere!

Had family visiting who wanted to eat at seafood restaurant and we made absolutely the right choice. Delicious food, helpful and friendly staff and lovely surroundings. Highly recommend this fabulous place 😊

What a lovely little restaurant. We had the most amazing oysters followed by a lobster and steak! Actually we visited twice while we were staying in a cottage not far. We also had the bestest venison in here! You have to try it!

Called in for a meal. Great Scottish food, great and very friendly staff. As for the owner a lovely, warm and friendly lady. The food and well cooked and presented and was of the highest quality. I would not hesitate to recommend this establishment but...

What a wonderful place tucked away in a little Scottish fishing village is a fantastic traditional Scottish restaurant serving local fare fish caught in local waters meat raised on local farms just how it should be . Margot and Angus have a restaurant that is...

Lunch for 6 at the But’n’Ben at Auchmithie, range of dishes ordered, steak, Smokey Pancakes and a salad, all absolutely delicious. Service was excellent as was the ambiance of the place. Top Notch place all round.

Cannot fault this place - first time here and the 3 of us had a beautifully cooked lunch and first class service. This will be a regular from now on. Thank you to Margo, Angus and the team. A real pleasure👍👍

We make certain that we book a meal here every time we visit Scotland. Consistently outstanding food, service and value. Don't hesitate.

Stayed in Auchmithie whilst attending the 40 year Falklands conflict reunion for 45 Commando Royal Marines. We ate at the Butt and Ben and were greeted by Margo and her lovely staff. Fantastic food, the Arbroath smokie pancake is as good a dish as you...

Small intimate restaurant bar; relaxed environment. Loved the smoke soup and the Mornay fish; but so many other things to try on the menu....!!

Sadly this was a bit of a miss and we had a different experience from a lot of the reviews. Service was friendly but lacking, a series of missteps left us un-satisfied. Haddock and chips- tasty once you found the fish, tartar sauce very pedestrian....

Take the cliff path from Arbroath for about 2 miles or an unnamed road till you reach the cliff top and you find this gem. With a wide variety on the menu, for such a out of the way place,made choices difficult. My wife had...

We visited with my parents last Saturday lunchtime. The food and service was faultless. Why can’t Aberdeen have more restaurants like this in town? Nothing pretentious, good Scottish food, very welcoming, reasonable prices.

Visit for Lunch with friends yesterday. Perfect setting. Great Menu, plenty to choose from. Delicious food and plenty of it. Just the best.

The smokie pancake is worth flying around the world for. AMAZING! We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our family dinner. Margo and the team were extremely welcoming.

Vey welcoming and very scenic spot. Delicious homecooked food. High tea on Sunday, was superb. Friendly & helpful service. Would definitely highly recommend.

We came for my dads birthday, the food was lovely and the service was good. Althoough I did order a chocolate fudge cake and when it arrived it had lots of cherries in it which I obviously didn't know would be in it as it...

Had a wonderful evening at The But n Ben, we were staying locally for a friends birthday, great atmosphere and great food, service and banter were fantastic! Would definitely revisit!

Arrived here after a fabulous four mile coastalwalk from Victoria Park , Arbroath . It was 1.40 and the sign on the door said it closes at 2pm. We went in and the lady who we assumed was the "greeter " had her head down , I think calculating someone's bill. After a few moments we asked if we could have a table and something to eat. She told us to take a seat on a nearby couch, brought us over a couple of menus then left us to it. It would have been nice if she had smiled but I got the impression she was a little annoyed that we came in when we did. However things improve and we had a nice meal of fish chips and veg at a reasonable price with a couple of drinks. The young waitresses were very pleasant and when we paid on leaving the lady who greeted us earlier on was very pleasant. I got the impression she had had a hard day and was needing to put her feet up. Yes we would return here but perhaps it would be wise to phone ahead and book.

He coconut & chili salchichas y puré. Oh mi buen cómo era eso. Tan bueno que ni siquiera hablan cuando estaba comiendo! Los otros tres que estaban con pescado y pastel de carne. La torta de carne era enorme, con un montón de carne. El pescado era de un tamaño adecuado. Que íbamos a tener un postre pero estábamos completos después de la comida. Para rematar, nos mirando hacia el lago, que era bonito y tranquilo. También te puedes sentar fuera como unos folk estaban haciendo pero decidimos quedarnos adentro, mientras que comer. El personal era bastante amable y educado. Sin duda volvería.

Reservamos una mesa para el almuerzo hace algún tiempo basado en una recomendación. haberlo hecho, ya que el restaurante estaba muy lleno.

Viajé desde Weymouth para mi cumpleaños de papá. Este lugar es increíble. Los mejillones son de lo mejor que he probado en mi vida. Menú de fabulosa comida casera. Los postres eran alucinantes. Ciertamente conocen el pescado. Nos quedamos una mesa de 6 sábado con la chimenea abierta. Felicidad. Volveré en mi próxima visita.

Great Smokies, buenos mejillones! Una buena selección de cervezas.

Toma un poco de esfuerzo para encontrar este restaurante alejado fuera de Arbroath. Pero vale la pena el tiempo. La comida y el servicio son excepcionales y su ubicación en la costa es otro atributo estelares. Si lo que quieres es un paseo escénico y una exquisita comida, poner esto en su itinerario.

Fuimos allí a la hora del almuerzo. Cuando nos presentamos allí era una pareja allí y no hay nadie más, aunque las mesas había creado por un par de partidos de 8 o así. Nos preguntaron si teníamos una reserva que nosotros no lo hicimos. La señora analizarse cuidadosamente sus reservas para las edades - yo pensé ¡oh Dios mío que deben estar muy ocupado con reservas. Finalmente dijo que podría haber una mesa, pero sólo si pudiéramos conseguir nuestra orden rápidamente. En realidad, yo pensaba que esto era bastante risa y nos sentamos justo al lado de los otros comensales únicas. Pedimos rápidamente, nos quedamos después de la langosta. Me había salmón ahumado como aperitivo y mi amigo había fumado cerco con jareta al paté. Mi salmón ahumado era delicioso pero era un enorme plato sin ensalada, vestidor o pan. En el momento en que llegamos hasta el final de lo que yo estaba un poco harto de- sólo hay mucho pescado crudo se puede comer. La langosta era maravilloso , perfectamente preparado y tenía una preciosa salsa holandesa. El lugar estaba lleno de ? No sólo había otra pareja y dos grupos de ocho, que por supuesto nos encajonado entre. Quizás es el tipo de lugar al que debe reservar ya que no les gusta que encender anunció que nos hicieron sentir como un inconveniente completa y que nos estuvieran haciendo un favor? Volveré? Mmmmmmm difícil como la langosta era tan bueno, quizás yo pueda darle el beneficio de la duda y al tiempo pero no en el futuro inmediato.

Como bien dice el título realmente. Estaba muy concurrido y la comida era deliciosa. Tuve ostras y mejillones - derechista excelentemente limpiado y simplemente cocida. Tranvía de postre era una maravilla del pasado de bienvenida - no hay muchos lugares tienen ahora. Vale la pena el viaje. Algunos lugares son boca y no pantalones - este lugar es al revés. Pantalones largos y cómodos con abundante en sí. interior simple y la comida no hablar.

The But n Ben is cosy and good for family. Not fine dining but good Local fare. Decent wine list. We visit regularly.

We have eaten here often. Food is delicious. Seafood Platter to die for and the sweet trolley!!!!!!!!!!!' Oh my god....orgasmic

Reccommended by a friend with rave reviews. My smoked mackerel pate was very overly creamy and had barely any mackerel taste to it. The game pie was lacking in flavour too, the grave/sauce should've been a lot more flavoursome. The accompanying vegetables were very plain, carrots, broccoli and new potatoes. My partner fared better with his mussels starter and venison main course. They could be a great deal more adventurous, but perhaps that wouldn't suit the clientele, almost all of whom were past a certain age. The portions were generous, and the staff absolutely lovely.

It is just the best place near Arbroath (probably in Angus) to have a very nice dinner. The food is highly above the average and the service as well. It is just a must.

Ordered lobster which was huge and oh so well presented and tasty.Amazing sweet trolley. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. The owner was very outgoing and fun! Can't wait to go back soon with my parents for them to sample proper fresh Scottish food!

Went to the but and Ben last night and the food was amazing. The smokie pancake is definitely in my top 3 foods of all time and a must for anyone to try. Friendly service in a quaint comfortable setting.

Fantastic restaraunt well worth the visit, and with fantastic food.well worth the money and the visit. lovely location staff are polite and attentive without beeing overbearing.

Extensive menu of well-prepared food, the best of home cooking. Very reasonable prices. Friendly staff/owners. An enjoyable evening.

Lunchtime birthday treat. Nice food, good portions. Disappointed that no custard was available for the clootie dumpling. Long wait for a cheese board after others in party had been served their sweet. Most staff nice and friendly,,one less so. Expensive drinks. Wouldn't rush back.

I should have written this ages ago! The food is of consistently high quality, beautifully cooked. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. Keep going!

Very busy Friday night, but great friendly service. Food excellent and freshly cooked, even provided a nut free dish for me that is usually served with nuts in. Other table of customers were very loud and using foul language but were spoken to by the staff, ( but there are always folk who don't know how to behave !!) Staff friendly & helpful. Definitely need to book.

Had a delicious lunch here today celebrating my Birthday - lots of fish dishes on the lunch menu with a few alternatives - I chose the smokie pancake which was delicious - my husband had the steak mince with skirlie- served with lovely selection of vegetables mashed potatoes & chips - the home made desserts were to die for. Very realistic prices for high quality food served by a charming waitress - £34 for both including a soft drink - well worth a visit

It seems to be a general topic the rudeness of the staff and in my experience is just that they are not very welcoming, the place is such a success that the turnover of visitors is often so they do not care to have a good service; you go there for the food, true. Wouldn't hurt to be served with a smile, though.Food is very good. Very pricey! specially when it's in the middle of nowhere. But worth it. Seafood is incredible and served well, all piping hot and good portions.The cheese scones were very good!Mussels were incredible, oysters really yummy, steak perfect... all the sides were delicious too, the chips, salad... my only complaint will be the over cooked broccoli and carrots :(The dessert trolley is also impressive, with a lot of options, all favourites: banofee pie, clutty dumpling... Good example of how good Scottish food and produce is!!

Visited the area for the first time recently and was very impressed. We had lunch here, excellent soup and scone and impressive sweet trolley. Staff very pleasant, building full of history.

This is a lovely family run business and has been for many years. I have never been disapointed on my numerous visits, varied and large menu, food always piping hot and plenty to eat, staff always got a friendly word . . . .

Excellent food and service relaxing atmosphere looking forward to my next visit soon.We were there for my mums birthday she really enjoyed it

Have eaten here several times, indeed we go out of our way to enjoy the fresh food served here. I had a mains of mussels and they were plump and sweet. Do try this, high tea also very good.

Lovely restaurant in a little fishing village ...... Service first class .....fresh food and veg to die for ..... Will be going back asap ..... Can't ever see anyone not writing an excellent review about this restaurant ...... Have to book as very popular

Situated in Auchmithie cottages which have been connected. We had no idea this restaurant was so popular that you need to book for lunch! Now we understand why. Although packed the friendly young lady who greeted us suggested a short walk around the lovely village of Auchmithie then managed to fit us in. We enjoyed a fabulous meal, portion sizes were generous and we were unable to resist the desert stand.

Food is great lots if lovely meals to choose from and you never leave hungry. The desert choice is awesome and is very well presented.Service is always with a smile and they can't do enough for you.Decor has a very cosy feel with a warm coal fire and lots of art work place around the room. Price is spot on for what you get very good place have been many times and will be going many more :)

Having read the reviews of the But 'n' Ben we knew to book to avoid disappointment. Thankfully we did and secured a table. The menu is seasonal with traditional and modern takes on Scottish cuisine. Our meals which included Arbroath smokie soup, Angus mince pie and kedgeree were excellent. The portions are huge and mains come with side orders of vegetables and chips. Too much to contemplate the sweets trolley which looked superb.

cet établissement bénéficiant d'une renommée certaine dans la région, il faut obligatoirement réserver - de fait l'accueil est ...mitigé (succès oblige ?), et le nombre important de tables associé à plusieurs services fait un peu ambiance "cantine".sinon, et bien l'endroit est enchanteur, petit village romantique bord de mer, et les plats sont succulents - produits frais locaux (fruits de mer, crustacés, évidemment LA spécialité du coin le Arbroath smokie, mais aussi excellent gibier) et cuisinés avec une certaine recherche - pour un prix finalement dans la moyenne écossaise mention spéciale pour le "chariot de desserts" (peu raffinés comme tout dessert britannique qui se respecte...mais goûteux, il faut bien l'avouer !!!)

The atmosphere is intimate and relaxed, the staff is smiling and polite and the owner is attentive to every you need.Here you can eat the best smoke of Scotland. Try it cooked to BUT'n'BEN mode. Exquisite. And then go to visit the cliff.

This was our second visit to this restaurant which had formerly been two cottages in the small fishing village of Auchmithie near Arbroath. Excellent menu with wide choice of seafood but also had venison and steak. We both had cream of smokie soup followed by the seafood platter - a huge oval dish with oysters, smoked salmon, smokie, prawns, mackerel dressed crab and chips and salad on the side.Large selection of sweets on the trolley but too full and satisfied to sample them - maybe next time. A first class dining experience and won't manage breakfast tomorrow.

Had a lunch with family here last weekend and was terribly disappointed with the service,food and manner of the supervising waitress.Was made to feel totally embarrassed at not knowing there were issues with the mussel catches and was almost laughed at because I didn't know there were algae problems and we couldn't have any!Food was really poor,the liver was cremated as was the mince pie,the vegetable selection was meager and no chips offered with battered fish without asking .The dessert was ample but no thought to ask if we would like more cream or if we would like anything else throughout the meal.The whole experience was a disapointment having been here a few years ago.

A nice friendly little restaurant serving fresh, fresh, fresh seafood cooked to perfection. Don't tell anybody or we'll never get a table.

Had delicious Arbroath smokie where they were first made - Auchmithie village. Hot and buttered. That from an excellent menu, and with a very big dessert trolly to follow. All this in a quaint setting in an unspoilt village high above the harbour.

not the best experience. game pie underseasoned/rabbit bones/ pastry flat- not crispy. dauphinoise potatoes underbaked. vegetables cooked well though. toilets- need upgrading. will not be returning..............

This is a very charming restaurant that serves fresh seafood locally caught. A 5 minute walk from the b&b 'Musselcrag' that we stayed in so we ate here a couple of times during our stay and each time our food was delicious.

This is a quaint converted cottage and the atmosphere within was very homely. From an excellent menu we all enjoyed it very much. There's something here for everyone and well worth the visit .The service from all the staff was excellent and friendly as well being very clean. For under £80 with a round of drinks this was money well spent and would not hesitate to come back again in the future.

Fabulous fresh food, beautifully cooked. The seafood pancake melts in your mouth. The sweet trolley is to die for. Have one or a selection of sweets. The staff are friendly and it's quite a homely atmosphere. Definitely planning to return.