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Nº 19 in 861 in Aberdeenshire

Nº 5 of 230 British in Aberdeenshire

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. cookedfishchickencoffeesouppiesteak

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This has become a regular eating place for lunch food is always excellent and fresh. Love the cleanliness of the place and the friendly service. Good prices also. Pity it is only open during the tourist season. Closes end of October will miss it.

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D8755KMmargaretd . 2019-10-23

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I took my daughter and her two wee ones aged 2 and 1 for lunch before we visited the aquarium (another must see). The food was excellent, we had two haddock and chips and chicken nuggets and chips but nothing was too much trouble for the staff who looked after us and especially the children so well.

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DavidandLynn . 2019-10-13

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Was in today after a visit to the Macduff Aquarium and a recommendation for the staff. Was worth the trip across the road. 3 fresh haddock main courses 2 battered and 1 breaded and 1 scampi with salad. Food was perfectly cooked and wonderfully fresh, you know when haddock is fresh it taste so the sea. Cup of tea with a scone and millionaires shortbread to end the meal were both tasty and fresh. Apple pie and ice cream for the other and he left nothing, said it was very tasty. Service was very good and the lady serving very attentive and chatty. Would go back and might try the steak pie next time.

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Lorraine D . 2019-09-18

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Tried this for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Excellent fish and chips, great tea! And lovely friendly service. The restaurant and toilets are very clean. It is small but I’ll definitely be back. Pity it closes so early.

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D8755KMmargaretd . 2019-08-24

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A ver simple delicious meal. Staff great and service good. Can not go wrong here. Walk from the aquarium to the restaurant. Brilliant

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mikervet . 2019-07-25

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Visited with family today, couldn’t fault the service or food at all - will be back for sure! Highly recommended!

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chrisstewart517 . 2019-06-01

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Home made soups were top-notch, as was the battered haddock with the best chips ever! Home-made chocolate cake was a stunning hit. Friendly service - will certainly go back the next time we're anywhere near MacDuff

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Catriona M . 2019-04-13

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Came through from inverness for the day to go to the aquarium. Have been here before and forgot how amazing it was. Freshly cooked homemade food and brilliant friendly service. Amazing fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding with cream and ice cream. Highly recommended. Brilliant to see locals running this stunning wee gem.

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clairebbz91 . 2018-10-10

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My family and I came to visit the aquarium in MacDuff and stopped into the Cornerstone cafe, we absolutely loved it. The cafe is very small, but the food is great and the ambience is just perfect. Very much recommended to all.

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Julian W . 2018-09-08

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Nice little restaurant and lovely friendly staff lunch was beautiful and reasonably priced would definitely recommend this restaurant

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JohnC9958 . 2018-09-08

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Went for lunch today with my father. Home made soup was fantastic and my father had the spicy Cajun chicken. They gave him a small portion and also made sure it was not too spicy. Very clean place and lovely staff. Food was cooked fresh. Highly recommended!

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John M . 2018-08-23

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Visited twice recently and will endeavour to visit weekly to work my way thru the standard and specials menu. You can tell food homemade with care. Chicken fillets and lasagne my fav so far, served with salad and tasty coleslaw. Fries most agreeable also. Scones, soup and coffee fine also. Good size portions and well priced. All in all well worth a visit to a friendly , clean and well run eatery that serves a lot of homemade ingredients.

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michelletS8633GV . 2018-08-08

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While on a family holiday to the Banffshire coast we visited Macduff Aquariam we stopped here for lunch. Food was delicious! Homemade and great choice. Kids meals available and good choice for vegetarians! Cakes looked amazing but we were too full!

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fraserdiane . 2018-08-08

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Very nice lunch in a homy place. Very friendly waiters. Fish and ships was very good. It is very close to the aquarium that makes it very convenient. Much recommended.

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41amines . 2018-07-28

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Pea soup was full of vegetables and very tasty. Cheese scone was perfection. Located near Aquarium and best fishmonger, just 2 minutes walk from bus stop.

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Fluffity . 2018-06-17

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Although small this is a very clean and friendly restaurant. The food is freshly cooked to order. Fresh fish and chips was delicious and the sticky toffee pudding was very light and tasty.

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Mary A . 2018-06-07

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While out for a cycle I stopped for a light lunch.

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SAB5859 . 2018-05-16

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Went here today with my mum and my two year old son. Excellent food, clearly freshly homemade, lovely staff and a good place to eat if you are going to the aquarium too! Would defo go back!

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HNL17 . 2018-04-01

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Good home cooked food and plenty of it at a reasonable price. Easily accessible and handy for the aquarium. Can thoroughly recommend the pies :)

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Beanos . 2017-11-27

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Had lunch last Saturday after visiting the Aquarium and although the Restaurant was very busy, we were "fitted in" and served with the best Fish, Chips and Salad I have tasted in a long time.

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allan T . 2017-10-30

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I have now eaten here twice each time the service food and atmosphere have been tremendous Can recomend a visit all the food is great

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419margaret . 2017-10-27

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Found this restaurant after our family visit to the Mac Duff aquarium, excellent food, beautiful fish and chips, couldn't believe the portion of chicken fillets, amazing. Couldn't fault my steak pie and chips, loved it. Honest home cooked food at great prices, will definitely be back soon..

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Robert T . 2017-10-11

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Great meals, good scones.Home cooked food. Very friendly and obliging owner. Will definitely return.

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ann c . 2017-10-10

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We stopped for lunch on our route back from Peterhead. Had macaroni cheese, chips and salad it was very tasty. Was able to squeeze in a cake after. They had a great selection of tray bakes. Highly recommend.

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PineappleSteph . 2017-09-30

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Excellent meal - everything just right. Small portions are available which is good to see and reasonable prices.

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emclabz . 2017-04-26

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Visited this restaurant before having an enjoyable time at the Macduff Aquarium with family. Really nice homemade soup with a scone on the side and the boys enjoyed some fish and chips! Very chatty and friendly personnel, would definitely recommend!

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O B . 2017-04-12

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Fue recomendado por un amigo, fuimos hoy para comer y no me decepcionó. Mi marido tenía el pescado que realmente disfrutamos y yo tuvimos el macaroni, que era precioso. Comida casera muy buena, con una encantadora bienvenida. Regresaré de nuevo.

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Mkd76 . 2016-09-28

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Disfrutamos de la comida aquí. Comida todo recién hecho. La sopa cullen gomera estaba delicioso, con grandes trozos de pescado ahumado. Macarrones de mi marido era crema. Muy buena relación calidad-precio y un personal agradable.

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Midhill . 2016-09-24

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A lovely clean, bright, Restaurant with pleasant atmosphere good food and welcoming Owner. The menu was quiet extensive for a small restaurant we had locally sourced fish and chips "Excellent" we will be back.

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musicmakerHighland . 2016-09-21

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Been here twice and both times great.home made food that doesn't break the bank.delicious cheese scones with your soup.highly recommend eating here

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denisey81 . 2016-09-17

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Randomly found this delightful little restaurant in Macduff. The owners, staff and other customers were all very friendly, the food was delicious and after a 3 course meal we were well and truly stuffed to the limit. If you should find yourself in the area, this is a must visit restaurant for good food and great service. Highly recommended and will definitely return whenever we are in the area. The price also was extremely reasonable at£32 for two adult 3 course meals. Thank you to all at the cornerstone for a great afternoon yesterday, 30/7/16

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yogihtw . 2016-07-31

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Visited this restaurant after an enjoyable time at the macduff aquarium, my wife had the chicken fillets and I had the fish and chips both meals were so good that we couldn't resist having the apple pie for pudding which was also great. The owner made us feel welcome and the service was 1st class. Will definitely be visiting again.

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Scott B . 2016-07-30

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Small friendly cafe not far from acquarium in Macduff.Really lovely staff. Met all our needs with a smile. Pancakes for the children, were scoffed down.Lentil soup and cauliflower soup roasting hot with homemade bread. Hubby said best soup he has had in ages. I love my soup really hot so pleased me too.Our daughter had chicken fillets and chips which hubby and I had a sample off her plate as it looked so good. The batter was delicious.Grandson had a slice of the homemade chocolate cake and it got thumbs up.Tea was perfect too.It was getting busy as we finished. We never felt rushed at all. A nice welcoming wee place. If we go back to Macduff we shall certainly visit again.

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parkerh . 2016-07-09

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We popped in here to have lunch one day. Lovely lady serving you. The food was wholesome and we enjoyed it.Especially useful if you want to visit The Aquarium at Macduff , as it's just up the road.

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Sally B . 2016-06-27

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We liepen hier toevallig tegenaan. De deur werd voor ons opengedaan en we hebben Heerlijk gegeten. Leuk personeel erg vriendelijk. Een echte aanrader.

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teja h . 2016-06-16

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Excellent fish and chips, would highly recommend. Friendly service, it is a cash only establishment so be sure to have enough before ordering!

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Alex Z . 2016-06-04

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People underestimate the importance of a good cuppa. This cafe was noteable for its very good tea and extremely fresh and delicious cheese scones. I tried their veggie soup which really hits the spot on a windy day. Can thoroughly recommend it.

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Rob M . 2016-06-01

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After a visit to the aquarium we went to the Cornerstone for lunch. We both had fish and chips which were cooked to perfection, served with a salad which was delicious. A perfect small restaurant.

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allydee . 2016-05-27

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Took a trip to Macduff for the Marine centre and visited the Cornerstone Restaurant which is nearby & can be walked to. Family run business, home cooked food. Excellent. Three of us had fish & chips. Cooked to perfection & enjoyed. The other member of my family had steak pie & ate the lot. Enjoyed by all, good prices & plentiful portions. Recommend anyone up in the area should visit. We will certainally return.

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A TripAdvisor Member . 2016-04-28

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Stopped off for a cup of tea during an aquarium visit. Super friendly staff, diverse home cooked menu, and the kids had 'the best hot chocolate ever'.

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professionaltourists . 2016-04-15

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The Cornerstone is our favorite restaurant in MacDuff. Lovely fresh cooked food and friendly owners and staff. They will do their best to accommodate everyone if they can, moving tables and chairs if necessary. My personal favorite is Jimmys cajan chicken, cooked to order, tender chicken breast pan fried in Jimmys secret blend ( I'm sure they told me that once!) of cajan spices and herbs, so tasty.

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ashfd . 2015-10-27

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A small restaurant near the aquarium with only a limited menu of simple fare but isn't that often exactly what you're looking for? The decor is simple but very tasteful and the service was excellent. Prices are fair and, shock. horror, probe, FREE coffee refills! Note: the restaurant closes for the winter season beginning in November.

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Bligey . 2015-10-23

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We had lunch here before visiting the aquarium. The fish and chips were beautiful. It is so great to find these small restaurants run by a caring family who provide lovely food. The service outstanding - we will be back. Thank-you.Our granddaughter loved the peas!

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Lynn B . 2015-10-16

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This family run restaurant is situated merely 2 minutes away from the entrance to the nearby aquarium. Serving British and simple Italian meals, this restaurant was great. I had the fish and chips (can be made either breaded or battered). As it is run by a husband and wife team, there was this tangible 'home-cooking' feel to the meals. The restaurant is family-friendly, with raised baby seats available. The staff were incredibly helpful and despite the near chaotic scenes around lunch-time (only 2 seats available when I arrived at 1pm) I was served with nothing but warm smiles and superb service.Definitely another gem in the village of MacDuff. Highly recommended, particularly for hungry families.Word of warning... cash only. They don't accept card payments (but there is a nearby ATM along nearby Shore Street).

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Terence G . 2015-10-11

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We had lunch with our kids just after visiting the Aquarium. We were all very hungry and had to wait a while but it was really worth. Everything was super, we had fish and chips, macaroni and cheese and a delicious cake. The atmosphere was very warm, the lady was very nice and the place very clean. Highly recommended, we will be back next summer for sure!

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Nerotele . 2015-09-23

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We were directed to this by a lady in the street. We certainly weren't disappointed. A very warm welcome was given to this very clean establishment. The food was excellent and the rest of the tables were taken by locals, always a good sign.

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Martin14750 . 2015-09-14

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Absolutely faultless every time!! Chicken fillets actually made me feel warm inside as they are exactly like how my granny used to make them!! Steak pie is amazing!! Home made scone with fresh cream and jam is mouthwatering!! Lovely staff team! always smiling and will do anything to help!!! My only grump is that they've stopped making the coronation chicken! was amazing!!!

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Emma W . 2015-09-07

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Brilliant menu from Jimmy & Lorraine, it just works, we really enjoy going here, we would both highly recommend the whole menu, my wife really likes the cajun chicken, probably because she takes it every time, i like everything on the menu. the desserts are brilliant and the pancakes are superb. If you are in Macduff and hungry, you need to visit Lorraine & Jimmy at the Cornerstone Restaurant, we just cannot fault it. will be back again soon Willie & Ann McBey

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sharki64 . 2015-08-20

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Excellent restaurant for home made food especially the steak pie, this can't be beaten, clean, very tidy and would not hesitate to recommend for lunch

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JJAL4 . 2015-08-18

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After visting Macduff Aquarium we needed somewhere for lunch and as this cafe is basically next door, it seemed to be the sensivle place to go. We were not disappointed! Great food for adults and kids, lovely friendly helpful service. Highly recommend!

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CappucinoQueen09 . 2015-08-13

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In their today just for coffee with visitor from Canada very friendly and helpful. It may seam strange but to ask for a coffee and be told black or white and I will have to brew a fresh pot was great. Coffee has been taken over by the multi nationals. So refreshing not to get a choice of 20 and it was very good reasonably priced fresh coffee. I don't often leave reviews on coffee place but I likes this one

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stewartdick . 2015-08-05

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Went here on Friday. We all had the cauliflower soup it was delicious. It came with homemade bread. The staff were lovely. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you

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Julia F . 2015-08-03

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I didn't realise Macduff Marine Aquarium had no cafe (there is a snack van outside) so luckily checked Trip Advisor for a cafe nearby. The Cornerstone is as close as it gets and you can see it from the Aquarium! I would have been happy with a sandwich but it seems to be hot food only so I had soup and a warm roll which was lovely. Kids had kids portions of Mac & cheese and chips and scampi and chips which went down well. Daddy had fish and chips though fish from frozen it was cooked through and got the thumbs up. Quick and friendly service. We would definitely go back and happy to support the local economy.

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alimarr24 . 2015-07-30

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This is a great wee place to eat if you like local produce cooked on the premises. Like the last time I was fishing in Macduff and fancied something to eat the Cornerstone Restaurant is hard to pass up! I had soup "yellow split pea" delicious! and a breaded haddock. Now there are times when you wish you had a camera. The fish was cooked to a delicate golden colour and looked fabulous ,the texture was perfection and it was very tasty.Well done the chef! The mandatory pot of tea to lubricate and the meal was a testament to good honest Scottish fair well served. I would defy anyone to find better value for such super quality food in Scotland-- £12 and a few pence for the lot. Like they say in the movies "I'll be back!" Thank you.

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Alastair8876 . 2015-07-24

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I was down today for a 2 course meal, it was great nothing could be faulted! Sevice was amazing and food was outstanding! Was there a couple weeks back and had to leave abruptly due to social anxieties, lady that serviced us was very understanding and let us take food away. Would definitely recommend this place for a snack or full meal. Will definitely be back for more!

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Ilovefooood20 . 2015-06-17

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My husband and I travelled by car from Peterhead, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the coast all in bright sunshine. As it was our first visit to the area we wondered where we could have a meal. The Cornerstone looked inviting. What a gem! The meal was scrumptious. We don't usually have desserts. but couldn't resist and were they delicious? Full marks! Very friendly, helpful staff. Home from home.

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loveallhols . 2015-05-13

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went in here on a blustery wet day with the family and was greeted with lovely food and drinks. Its also just opposite the aquarium as well so once you have walked around there you can jump in here for a cuppa.

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Brian M . 2015-05-11

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My first time back this season. The homemade steak pie was as wonderful as always. My other half even found room for the delicious apple pie too.... Thoroughly recommended. Always great food!!

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aurielsmith1 . 2015-04-17

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This is a great wee place to eat. The service is excellent and the place is very clean. Prior to going on a fishing trip I was hungry and thought I would have a meal before I set off. Loads of parking nearby,- saw the sandwich board notice outside. Made very welcome and had lunch.. "Starter". Home made yellow pea soup great flavour, thick and hot! Home made burger with trimmings. Couldn't eat everything on the plate, I was full in the nicest way! Finished off with a good pot of tea. Now normally a pot of tea hardly warrants a mention but this one was remarkable just because it was so good. Good choice on the menu and specials board. Great value £12.10 and I was set up for some sea fishing nearby. Thanks.

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Alastair8876 . 2015-04-10

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Visited here for lunch with my family, very nice meal, pleasant and helpful staff. Worth a visit for a meal or a cup of tea and a scone.

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Corey-1961 . 2015-04-03

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The food and service were both excellent, very friendly staff with a good selection of meals, definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

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Gary K . 2014-08-15

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