Clatterin Brig Restaurant in Aberdeenshire

Excellent, visited with friends for lunch, friendly staff, excellent lunch (Salmon and cheese sandwiches with chips and side salad, will be back very soon.

Amazing views. Very friendly and helpful staff. A good choice of well-presented and tasty food. Comfortable ambience.

Called in for lunch this week with friends, the service and welcome were first class, so helpful, restaurant was clean so a great start. Ordered a variety of drinks and snacks / meals all arrived quickly and were all perfect. I had the Salmon and cheese sandwich, this came with a small basket of chips and a side salad, other meals were the cheese and cranberry panini etc, we all agreed that the meals were excellent and we would be back as local to Fettercairn.

Food was good (especially the GF options); exceeded expectations. However, the real bonus was the staff: they were friendly and efficient - just brilliant!

Despite calling in advance to book two hours before, when we arrived we were informed there was a reduced menu - this absolutely should of been mentioned when I called. The reduced menu was a handwritten jotter page with around 8 very basic choices, jacket potato's, soup and sandwiches, fish and chips etc - but no prices. Two very uninspiring jacket potato's and a kids mac and cheese later, with a tea, lemonade and takeaway coffee came to £38! Staff seemed inexperienced and smoking/vaping in the car park outside the kitchen door both on arrival and leaving. Used to love coming here when the previous owners had it, it's a beautiful location, so but we won't be back.

Our booking on 13-12-23 at 13.30 was delicious….. staff were very accommodating and friendly,,, every item of food was cooked fresh , the Cullen skink was lovely too … every thing about our lunch was lovely with such beutiful views in background etc , we are really glad we eat here and recommend this restaurant, we will certainly be back , also the cost was very decent and really worth it …. Get yourself along here .. you will not be disappointed…

Though out of the way the restaurant provides an excellent varied menu. The service was very good and the staff pleasant and helpful. We all enjoyed the food , generous portions, well prepared and presented and value for money. Ample car parking and seating inside was well spaced. Out look onto the hillside quite scenic.

Gorgeous location, friendly and helpful staff and the food choices and portions are fantastic! Absolute hidden gem and can’t wait to return!

Catered very well for a big group with varied requirements (we did mention them when we phoned to book). Good fresh, hearty food and lovely views.

Absolutely great meal. Can’t wait to go back. Excellent service. Owner always comes over and checks that everything is all right.

This place is a gem. The food was great and the staff were so very friendly Nice relaxing atmosphere.

Food was very nice but midway through the meal felt I needed a soft drink, as found it a little salty. The woman told me of course, she'd just be over with it. Proceeded to wait 15 minutes and no drink appeared, so went back to query and was abruptly told they would "get around to you!" As they had to serve all the coffees ahead of us. I appreciate prioritising customers in order but felt rather odd not being able to run out a can of soft drink to two customers who had been seated for a significant amount of time, given making lattes and cappuccinos can be time consuming and we were in the middle of their meal. We would come back, would just be mindful of the service.

Great to have this place open again. Brilliant location with an “away from it all” feel. Very welcoming and attentive staff throughout our visit. Fine “fancy pieces” to accompany a morning/afternoon cup of coffee/tea. After our morning coffee and having then taken a walk, we returned to have lunch. A big range of options and combinations of fresh and tasty food. And by now the restaurant was very cosy with the wood burning stove/fire looking and feeling good. And it was busy with almost all tables occupied - so maybe best to book a table to be sure of a seat. Outdoor seating also available for warmer/ dry days. Easy parking; an upper car park and a lower car park.

Very disappointed after travelling more than an hour & a half it was 2:30pm to be turned away at the door because you were no longer serving lunch during the week as it was quiet only teas & cakes . The restaurant was busy and a lot of staff on so surely you would be happy to serve two people lunch . It doesn’t state this anywhere on your website or FB page that this has changed . I would think with the way things are currently I would probably try and grab all the business you possibly can !!!! It’s a long old winter

An example impromptu drive led me to the Clatterin Brig nestled in a small valley near the Cairn O’Mount. The restaurant matched the scenery well laid out with nice and friendly attentive staff. I opted for the full English breakfast along with a pot of tea. Seated next to the window the view was perfect. The food was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend to everyone to make it a point of a visit.

Had lunch today. Glorious weather and setting so exceptionally busy. Tables inside and outside served meals. Slow meal service as so busy but tables served out of synch on arrival. A couple of couples at other tables left because they were not served in a...

This was our first visit to the restaurant since the new owners took over and we were not disappointed. We had a warm and friendly welcome from our waitress, Caitlin, and quickly settled in. We had booked for the set meal which came with complimentary...

Might be a little bit out of the way but absolutely worth it, just for the scenery alone! On top of that the food is delicious and the staff are perfect, warm and friendly without being overbearing. I’d go here daily if I could!

Stopped here on drive to Banchory via Cairn O' Mount. It's a unique and delightful restaurant atop a VERY steep hill with amazing views all around. Each time we visit we're greeted with a smile and a hello from the lovely staff. Not dined as...

Six of us had visited the Clattering Brig on Father's day looking forward to a good meal as it was always one of our favourite restaurants when it was rum by the previous owners. We were extremely disappointed. First of all 3 of our table...

One of thee best lunches I’ve had in a very long time. Staff were so pleasant and the quality of food was fantastic. The setting is beautiful if the sun is shining.we most definitely will be back.

Excellent service and food. Good views. Good sized portions and although staff were young they are excellent. Friendly.

Super soft pizza with a ferrero rocher milk shake Was a treat great service lovely location highly recommended

Had lunch today, the quality of food was great, so tasty! The staff are amazing, so friendly and attentive which really added to a great experience! Will definitely recommend and be back😋

Used to be a lovely cafe and reasonably priced, with gorgeous views. It closed and then was reopened under new ownership, and now I wouldn’t waste the time (or money) unless you’re just going for cake and coffee. The place smells like a chippie, service...

Looking forward to our visit now it’s reopened but was very disappointed. Staff did not seem to be on the ball. Soup was cold, steak pie was full of fat and gristle. The salmon and cream cheese panini didn’t have much cream cheese and the...

meals were not appetising , the place not well cleaned and a far cry from the standards of the previous owner.

We have always as a family been very fond of the clattering brig and when it closed we were saddened. We thought we would give it a try as it has since Reopened. I had nachos with chilli beef to start, unfortunately these are the...

Have been twice in July this year for lunch and both times the food was excellent. Great friendly service and though it was very busy we didn't have too long to wait to order or for the food arriving. Can't wait to go back.

Great we cafe great stop off on our scooter jaunts lovely cakes and choice of drinks and food great setting

A visit to this restaurant is worth it for the scenery alone. Snuggled in a valley below the Cairn O Mount in the Eastern Cairngorms, overlooking the Howe of the Mearns, this is Lewis Grassic Gibbon Country as brilliantly described in his novel Sunset Song....

The quality of food and service were great. The value for money was excellent, food was freshly cooked , staff clearly cared.

What a gem. Beautiful setting. Lovely piping hot food, good selection and very friendly staff. Well worth the drive. So relaxing. Will definitely be back.

Third time here since it reopened and never been disappointed. Food is always excellent. Staff always really attentive. Would definitely recommend going but best to book before hand not to be disappointed

Excellent lunch. Very good value for money. Lots of choice and well cooked. Staff were so attentive and owner made sure each table was happy with their food. Such a lovely setting. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!!

It’s so nice to see the Clattering Brig open again. Very friendly service. The food was great - fish and chips given five stars and chicken salad was delicious. Cake and coffee lovely. Beautiful sitting outside too.

Glad the Clatterin’ Brig is open again. It is a lovely place to stop. Our visit was late morning on a Thursday. It was not especially busy - 7 or so customers inside and another 6/7 or so outside. We opted to go outside, as...

We booked for Father’s Day at 4.30pm , we were 10 minutes late but I phoned ahead to check this was ok and was assured it was. After being seated at our table we were then informed the only things on the menu were roast...

Great to see this eatery open again. Great setting, good food and friendly service. We will definitely be back… and very soon. Best coffee around! Highly recommend.

Excellent fresh food in lovely countryside! Don’t expect lightning fast service; they are a small team and the Clatterin’ is very popular and busy! Too hot in the sunshine so we sat at the window and had beautiful battered haddock, chips & baked beans with...

Great it’s back open. I cycled in and had a seat outside enjoying the view. Had a coffe and soup that was tasty. Menu looked great. Will be back soon

Stopped here for breakfast and service and food was 1st class , will definitely return . It was our 1st visit

What a great place to eat. The food was first class and the staff were all so pleasant and very helpful. Will definitely go back.

Really enjoyed the trip out to Clatterin Brig. Great scenery (although Cairn road was closed as v icy). Nice location, v friendly, lots of choice & generous helpings. Battered smoked haddock was delicious!

I was there with my friends and we had fish and chips, steak pie and it was just so, so good! Staff were friendly too!

Delicious homemade food! Well worth the visit. Was very impressed by the selection of meals available including the tasty cakes! Cozy relaxed atmosphere. We will certainly be back!

Stopped for lunch on a journey south . Often stop here if we can but had not been since March due to lockdown etc. The food and service quality had not changed despite constraints. Well done to everyone there . Scones were delicious too. Definitely will be back.

Excellent food (chips are exceptional) at reasonable prices Friendly service Definitely recommended Dog friendly in outside area

Fantastic wee bothy in the hills. Great food, great service, great views. A delightful stop on the Cairn o Mounth

We had a 3 course lunch which didn't disappoint, it was delicious and served by friendly,cheery staff. Plenty of outside tables too. Covid clean so no worries there. Fantastic views,so if you fancy treating yourself after a hard week at work this is the place to chill.

Delighted in such a remote place at this time of year to find this Restaurant open for us. Enjoyed delicious coffee and traybake

I hate leaving review normally, but after visiting last Saturday was so disappointed. Firstly it was a cold day in and out, heating would have done something to warm the cold sterile environment. Large arrows, not unlike a runway were marked down the centre of space restaurant. being cold I ordered a hot chocolate , it arrived so cold the marshmallow didn't melt , while waiting to have it heated I tacked my cold hard scone with one butter for both sides., Choc came back only slightly warmer my marshmallows never did melt. Then the spraying of tables stated it clawed at my throat and started my eyes running . We left quickly after that never to return . The young female waitress was friendly ... only wish a friendly owner had come to apologies for the cold Hot choc

We had not been to Clatterin Big Restaurant for a while but the coffee and strawberry tarts we had were superb and the services also very good.

This is a great stop off point on the Cairn o’ Mount route to and from Fettercairn and Banchory. The good food reviews of previous reviewers was confirmed by our lunchtime visit but special mention has to be made of the exemplary precautions and cleaning undertaken by the staff. We have visited several restaurants and cafes since the easing of covid measures but the Clattering Brig top our list of good practice. Excellent flow, distancing, hazard awareness and cleaning regime.

Recently visited Clatterin Brig Restaurant with my family..somewhere we love to come for food but on this occasion were slightly disappointed...service was lovely from the young waitress and food came super quick.My in laws both had the roast beef with all the trimmings..the Yorkshire pudding was inedible black and crusty almost like charcoal. I did notice another guy at the table across from us agreed as he sent his back. Beef and veg were good. potatoes were just cooked and no more. I had the steak and pepper sauce baguette...the beef was chewy and the baguette was black had to leave half the baguette. Chips and pepper sauce were lovely.Little disappointing but will give them another try in the future...maybe the chef was having a bad day

We were on a Recce for a car event I'm organising for April and called in for a snack to see about using The Clattering Brig for our lunch stop on the day. Lovely setting especially because the Burn was full and made the view more spectacular plus we were expecting sandwiches, scones and cakes but we we had Lovely Surprise when we saw they did 'Sunday Lunch', my fav meal of the week, so we had Roast Beef. The Sunday Lunch was gorgeous and with the lovely staff it was a 'no brainer' that this was the spot. We spoke to the owner Moira who couldn't have been more helpful and was delighted to book a table for 20 for April. Lovely setting, pleasant staff and gorgeous food, what more do you want.

We have eaten here many times. This visit was with my 95 year old father and we enjoyed the steak pie, macaroni cheese, Cullen Skink. All superb and the coffee and cakes are fresh and tasty. Fabulous spot with a warm welcome

We had a nice lunch. Friendly staff, reasonable prices. Good quality food and good selection. Not much of a view situated at the bottom of the cairn o mount

Had a breakfast here it was fantastic all freshly cooked to order , staff friendly and attentive, it is expensive but worth a visit

I used to pass this building many times years ago and always liked its unique "remote" location and position up on the hill. I always thought it was derelict but was pleased recently to see it was operating as a restaurant.We made a wee detour for a snack lunch one Sunday and were pleasantly surprised.TWe were seated quickly and out order taken by a young but very polite and efficient waitress. The main restaurant has a wall to wall window at one side looking out onto the hills which were in autumn colours and a great view to dine to.My choice of Cullen Skink and a sandwich arrived without much of a wait. The soup was excellent, full of flavour and creamy and the sandwich came with a small side salad. The menu had a good selection of old favourites and looking around at other meals looked well prepared and good portions.If you're in the area, take a wee detour, it's worth it.

We popped in here for lunch ,were served quickly ,food was lovely,had a window seat and sat and watched the wildlife.

Booked a table for Sunday lunch and seated by the window with beautiful view. Very friendly staff and good atmosphere. Light and airy restaurant and plenty to choose from on the menu. I had the macaroni cheese with chips, and absolutely delicious. Reasonably priced and alcohol licence, plenty of parking. Will definitely come again.

Excellent lunch. Tried their burger from the specials board. High quality meat and drizzled with bbq sauce. Plenty on your plate, so much that didnt have room for one of their delicious looking cakes. Fantastic gluten free range.

Frienly & welcoming staff, location is set in an ideal spot for visitors to the Cairn o'mount road. Bonny views of the bridge and burn too. Drinks and food are reasonably priced too.

Out for a drive and found this bistro in a lovely setting. Stopped in for lunch. The food was excellent and hot. We will return. Nice to notice that they do a high tea. There is also outdoor seating. Plenty of car parking. Friendly staff.

We were travelling and thinking we would never find a cafe/restaurant when we happened on Clatterin Brig - what a pleasure this was! Lunch and coffees were produced quickly (taking account of my dietary needs) - a lovely place to stop with friendly staff and good food.

Beautiful situated at the bottom of the cairn o mount road with stunning views whilst you dine. Food and service first class

The situation, overlooking the bubbling stream, is great. The food was hearty and tasty, served by friendly folk. Worth a visit.

Visited last week with my young son, husband and the in-laws.

We stopped off here for breakfast on the way to Morayshire for our holidays. Great cooked breakfast and friendly service. We watched a buzzard soar over the cafe while we ate. It is set in beautiful scenery.

Lovely drive to get there. Nice car park. Lovely view from restaraunt , quite stunning. Inside, lovely, Staff, lovely. Coffee, lovely. Would we go back? Yes we would, and will do very soon.

The food is great. The portions are plentiful. The price is reasonable. You can eat outside or in. They have different specials on daily. They do have a set menu ,(which when you have been a few times because you want to take your visitors to a great restaurant near fabulous views and walks,) does get a bit boring especially if your diet is limited. I noticed they did high tea. their cake tier looks amazing.

Popped in past after a number of recommendations from friends and were not disappointed.

Take my hat off to the chef here- amazing batter and crispy delicious fish and chips at an excellent price- good value, friendly service. If I had any room the puddings and cakes looked great too! Will definitely be back a little hidden gem

Visited this restaurant today for lunch was not disappointed i had chicken fillets and chips with garlic dip absolutely delicious and what a plate full the chicken fillets were fresh made just lovely my husband had the steak pie with a great plate of veg and chips we had hoped to have one of there many fine looking cakes but could not manage one so took a couple home staff very friendly and helpful and cheery nice atmosphere .price we felt was good value will definetly be going back also the restaurant was spotlessly clean worth a visit . and we had a fantastic view of the surrounding hills

Whilst out for a drive in the car,we decided to stop at this restaurant for lunch. it is situated at the bottom of the cairn of mount. Restaurant has a varied menu with a selection of meals and snacks. Restaurant is also licensed.

We popped in here twice on the same day, pre and post cycle. Good breakfast menu and a tasty variety of cakes, including gluten free options. Clearly very popular with families and cyclists with indoor and outdoor seating. It wasn’t the cheapest but the staff were very friendly which always makes a difference. We will definitely visit again!

Nice coffee and cakes. Not tried any of the meals yet, maybe on the next visit. Beautiful countryside just waiting to be explored.

Just had Sunday lunch here. Food excellent and service very good. Good provision for babies. Good value and beautiful setting.

Visited today with my toddler son, niece and husband and once again we had a lovely lunch.

Visited for lunch on a Friday. We were lucky to get a table as it was so busy. The service was quick and friendly. Lovely menu to choose from, plus a Specials Board. We opted for the Cup Lunch which consisted of a cup of delicious spicy sweet potato and veg soup, a filled roll (good choice of fillings), served with a side salad. Included in the price is tea and a tray bake. Excellent value. The Brownie was the best I've ever had. Beautiful location, excellent food, great service. Will be back.

Arrived just as they were about to close but they served us with very good coffee, tea and home bakes. It’s very clean well decorated with reasonable prices. The staff are very helpful and friendly.

Took my mum for lunch at the Clatterin Brig, we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Lovely menu with loads to choose from plus a great specials board. Great choice, lovely food, very friendly service and a beautiful view.... What more could you ask 😊😊

Visited this place a few weeks ago and thought, although nothing special, would give it a go again simply because of its location. Food normal cafe food but not good for vegetarians. Having travelled from Aberdeen (fair distance away) on a Tuesday we found the cafe closed for no apparent reason! Not best pleased as there were no indications on our last visit that it was only open certain days. Would think twice now about returning due to completely wasted journey. Not good customer service!

Had lunch there with family, food was delicious, beautifully presented, & pleasantly served. Would give this wee place 10/10. No problem with parking, outside tables, weather permitting.

Hidden away between Laurencekirk and Auchenblae, perfectly tucked away. Visited before Christmas and cannot fault the service. Food was great too - all Christmas themed and freshly made.

Our party of 4 booked a table for breakfast this morning at 10 am.. however, we didn’t get it until almost 11! This was mainly due to the fact that someone hadn’t turned up which put pressure on the service. There was only 1 person serving in the whole restaurant. - it’s a large restaurant, this is mad! Anyhow, we were disappointed to note that there were no side plates, awkward trying to spread your toast on a napkin! The tea was served almost immediately which meant that it was cold by the time our meal arrived. As the lady was so over worked we found it hard to get attention for more tea, jam, side plates etc. The meal itself was fine, sausages awful, but everything else was good, no polony as stated on the menu, again disappointing. However, we think we will return once more to give them the benefit of the doubt. This may have been a one-off. Watch this space!

Well worth a visit Stunning location Very friendly and helpful staff Food was fantastic Great prices Views are to die for. Would recommend

Had the pleasure of visiting the Clatterin Brig restaurant for breakfast this morning, full Scottish served with either black pudding or haggis and it was delicious ! Set in a

After driving over Cairn O'Mount it was so nice to come across the Clatterin Brig. We stopped in the food and it drinks, food was delicious, and the teas and coffee where fab, I have to say the Cullen Skink was just amazing. Staff were so friendly too, not to pricey, and liads of history about the place to absorb too. Would definitely recommend a visit, hopefully we will visit again too. ❤

The lunch time portions from the main menu are generous to say the least, so unless you are very hungry, the Tea Cup Lunch is a fantastic alternative. The presentation of this special meal is excellent, and the quality and choice, equally impressive. A really novel idea from the management team. The restaurant is immaculate and is situated in an idyllic location at the bottom of the Cairn O' Mount road. Great value for money, a good atmosphere, and just an all round lovely and memorable experience.

Beautiful setting and delicious food. Can't wait to visit again as the scenery and menu change with the seasons.

We were lucky to find a table on a Monday lunchtime which is a sign of a great place. My teacup lunch was just perfect. A small cup of the most delicious Cullen Skink, a tuna sandwich and a yummy salted caramel tray bake. Hubby’s club sandwich was also delicious.

We drive past the Clattering Brig a lot on our travels and have always wondered what it was like. We recently took the opportunity to try it out and weren't disappointed.It is in a lovely location with walks from the car park and the food was really good. Great friendly service as well and a great selection of cakes and fine pieces. We'll definitely go back.

Visited with friends yesterday for lunch. Four of us all had different meals and everything was delicious. Wonderful service, generous portions and beautiful setting.

We took our family for lunch and were really impressed by the menu and friendly service! Chicken, haggis, mozzarella and caramelised onion chutney toasted sandwich was fantastic. I enjoyed my teacup lunch with Cullen Skink soup. Thank you All, for enhancing our family get together xx. We loved the dog bowls and available hose outside for anyone’s family pets too!

Lovely little restaurant in a great location. Great food and service at reasonable price. I had the special which was black pudding haggis and bacon on potato Rosti it would have been better if there was a bit more vegetables served with it but it was excellent apart from that!

We visited today and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere - we will definitely be back soon. Thank you!

A great place to refuel or soak up the views and tranquillity. I've stopped here for a coffee stop during several extended cycle rides (+100km). Always welcomed by pleasant and attentive staff. The soups and wide selection of cakes do not disappoint.

Excellent service with a smile and banter. Great food. Located in a beautiful stop. Cycling food on the go