Kilmarnock Arms Hotel in Aberdeenshire

Distinctly Average - Could do a lot better. Second time this week. Was there on Wednesday and again on Saturday. Wednesday was a good experience but Saturday we were met with the fire alarm going off. Not a good start. Service at first was good but then dropped off as the evening went on. Was left for 20 minutes waiting for a drinks order and eventually had to go to the bar to get attention and found 3 members of staff chatting. The food was extremely average. Goat cheese starter was over cooked on the outside and frozen on the inside. Main courses were all over done with the exception of the goulash . The "golden batter" was more a deep dark brown than anything and the chicken dishes were all dry and overcooked. The chicken burger was cremated and extremely dry but the bun and salsa was extremely stodgy. Presentation on Wednesday was really good but our meals on Saturday reminded us of school dinners extremely poor. basically thrown on a plate. All in all not a very good experience but the potential is there , as demonstrated on Wednesday. A little bit of extra time in preparation and presentation would help along with some new oil. All in all not good value for the money paid.

We did not stay here, but did enjoy two meals in the restaurant. We had booked for a Friday night and our meal was exceptional. So much so, that we decided to return a second night. Kudos to the chef!

Ten years ago this review would have been quite different, unfortunately The Kilmarnock Arms bar food/restaurant was terribly disappointing. I can only guess that Covid, lack of staffing and inexperienced kitchen staff are having a great impact on the food. Our first attempt to eat in the restaurant left us baffled, the restaurant was empty as was the bar but we were told that they were fully booked! We made mid week reservations only to be sat in the bar, the restaurant was again empty and judging by the three waitstaff we saw it must have been due to lack of staffing. Our meals were pea and ham soup followed by seafood platter (husband) and chicken schnitzel (myself). The soup was excellent, the mains were not. Every piece of seafood on the platter was deep fried and unrecognizable as to what it was, the crab cake had no crab in it. My husband ate less than half of the food. The chicken "schnitzel" was actually a breaded piece of chicken (schnitzel is pounded flat before being breaded and fried) smothered in a thick cheese sauce, served with chips that had some kind of spices strewn in top and boiled vegetables. Even the tasty soup could not save our evening. I would not recommend The Kilmarnock Arms for food but they keep a delicious pint of beer.

We visited Sunday 14th for lunch. The service was fine, the food was anything but. I ordered the steak pie, which tasted ok, but was cold in the middle, so I put it back. Five minutes later I got it back, the same pie, reheated, under the grill I assume, as the pastry was black. Burnt in fact. So back it went again, and so we left quickly after that. The two portions of fish we ordered were equally as bad, the fish was tasteless and batter was black. It makes you wonder why you even go out to eat these days. So if you ever visit Cruden Bay, don’t bother visiting this place. The restaurant was empty, and now we know why.

Waitresses lovely service however food was disappointing. Ordered starter which arrived after 35 min and had no seasoning on batter for fish platter. Another 30 min wait for steaks. Asked for two medium steaks and they both came well done and no seasoning. The waitress did offer to have steaks replaced but didn't want to wait another 30 min. Disappointing in food.

Booked this as the reviews were good. Not disappointed. Our room, 17, was huge. Only down side was the under floor heating was on so it was a tad warm. Size wise canna complain. Comfy wise absolutely brilliant really nice bed, big TV and fabulous walk in shower. Food…. Stunning the dinner we had the evening was delicious. Breakfast absolutely spot on.

Lunchtime drink after walking for a couple of hours . Typical period bar . Little dowdy .Brighter lighting would make all the difference . Excellent covid system here and very clean . Well kept ale and pleasant staff . Frequented by locals

We went for dinner last night, the food is excellent, strongly recommend the Cullen Skink and the Haddock. The waitress was extremely friendly and helpful. We booked another table for tonight too

First visit here. Excellent service & the best pub grub we have had in a long time. Thank you Sylvia

Had a lovely meal here on 22nd February. We both had the battered haddock which just melted in the mouth, I had a full portion and my wife had a "granny" portion, as she can't eat a large portion. The waiting staff couldn't have been more helpful! We both had creme caramel to finnish, which again was deliciously creamy and the top crisp. Can't praise this establishment too highly.

Popped in for lunch after visit to Slains - excellent lunch - Cullen Skink was great and they did a half portion of scampi for one of the kids. Friendly and relaxed. Nice hot fire to sit beside - I would definitely go back!

Husband and I went to the Killie for dinner as we hadn't been for a while. Nice cosy atmosphere and the service was excellent. There only seemed to be one waitress on and she was very good, attentive without being intrusive. Husband had the fish and chips and said the fish was lovely and fresh. I have the butter chicken curry which was tasty and the small nan breads were very nice too.

The pub is large, which is good because if you prefer a busy spot or a quiet spot then you have options. The food is fresh and delicious with lots of local ingredients. The staff are also great about lighting all the fires, so you have more of a chance of snagging a spot by the fireplace. Excellent selection of whisky, and Cruden Bay is a lovely place to walk around at night.

It must have been one of the coldest days of Autumn so far. We were well dressed for our walk in the nature reserve but when you stood on the grassy knolls looking out to the North Sea, the wind whipped through you like you were wearing curtains. The Lounge Bar of the Kilmarnock Arms sported a glowing, warming stove. More than enough to warm us through after a bracing North East walk. And we decided to stay for dinner. We opted for fish and chips. The beer-battered haddock was delicious: it melted in your mouth around the perfect firmness of the haddock. There was an accompaniment of thick chips, peas and a generous bowl of delicious tartar sauce. If Bram Stoker had this before he got down to writing Dracula, no wonder it fuelled his imagination!

A wonderful lunch and wonderfully served. Friend absolutely loved his cullen skink and cheese cake and my butter chicken curry and strawberry shortcake were delish. Nice to have lunched in the hotel Bram Stoker stayed in when writing some of Dracula. Sad we didn't get to see the guest book he had signed as it was off for copying. Perhaps another visit is required. Haha. Very friend hotel. Lovely surrounding. Friendly and helpful staff.

Bar, pub and restaurant are nice and typical. We had a great dinner in the restaurant area, minimal and elegant. Dishes are delicious and not messy as often happens. Approved, also in terms of prices.

We stayed in Cruden Bay five nights, and ate here twice, though once was take out. Wonderful food, pleasant people in a very charming setting. I personally had the Scottish salmon (when in Rome), which was excellent. The other in the group raved about the fish and chips, and Killie Currey. The mixed grill, consisting of chicken, sausage, sirloin, and a few other things, was devoured by one of the dinner companions. I'm guessing it was delicious, as it lasted about as long as one searches for a golf ball in gorse.

Excellent meal. Staff were very friendly. Food reasonably priced. Good selection in bar / lounge menu. Will definitely return again.

Зашли в этот ресторан при отеле случайно. Все блюда были просто потрясающими. Честно говоря, не ожидали от подобного заведения такого высокого уровня кухни. Рекомендую к посещению, очень вкусно! Единственный минус, очень долго ждали десерт, но он того стоил! Цены вполне приемлемые.

We have eaten in the Killie as it's locally known several times. It's a well run well managed establishment with excellent food and staff who are very helpful. Service is always very good. This restaurant and hotel has really good architectural features, it has the real character expected from a very historic building. If you looking for an example of a good Scottish hotel with cultural experience I can highly recommend the Killie.

Had not been for many years and four of us went for an evening meal. Car park very small and only one spare space. Pleasant surroundings and seating and attended to at once, very friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed our meals and for once nice crispy battered fish . No complaints

Went for meal in the lounge bar Sunday 7pm.The lounge was about 60% full but we never seen a waitress until we were there for 8-10 mins.after finally being seated it was about 10 mins before our order was taken.We ordered haddock &chips; and a mixed grill.30 mins later our food arrived and we then discovered our (frozen) chips were way over cooked with no potato left in them.There was no sign of a waitress for about 6-7 mins so we could tell them but meantime our food was getting cold and we had started to pick at it since we were hungry. We told the waitress about the chips and my onion rings which were also over cooked and slightly burnt and she went away to the kitchen returning about 5 mins later to say that they were making fresh chips.i said to her it was really pointless now as what was left of our food was near cold. She told me there was a problem in the kitchen with being too busy etc. I told her that I don’t usually moan unless there’s an issue but the service and food was not good on this occasion and it was not a nice experience for us.another thing I would like to mention about the portion size of the chips was very scrimpy.they came in a little ramekin dish on each plate which held about 12 - 14 small sized frozen chips.When emptied onto the plate it looked a pitiful amount especially alongside the fish.

Tasty food, well presented. Pleasant bar area. Very dog friendly, water bowl & chew provides. Good value too.

Arrived with friends, got seated, was quiet when we arrived but soon picked up. Menus are a bit old fashioned but the food was really fantastic. Started off with scallops which was cooked perfectly, then haddock fish which was Peterhead fish tasted so nice then had a cheesecake which was brill. My friends enjoyed their food also, would recommend

My boyfriend and I went here for dinner recently. We turned up and there was nobody at the bar so we had to wait 5/10 mins until we were seated. We ordered quickly and the food was with us within 15 mins which was good. The food was relatively good - no complaints there. Once we finished our meal we were sat for 40-50 mins with no staff in sight. We had to go through to the reception to find someone and pay the bill.

Had to come here once I found out Bram Stoker started writing Dracula in this hotel... But once inside of our own free will, we discovered the food was to die for.

I visited this establishment this afternoon with my OH. The food was excellent and the service was great. We are served by two young girls who were very accomoating and welcoming. The atmosphere was comfortable and the log burning stoves made you feel as if you were at home. However, as we were enjoying our coffee an older gentleman appoached the fire and started complaining, he then continued to tell the girls off for not keeping an eye on the fires and letting them run out. After he left the girls set them both again and they were running fine, for the hour that I was in I had been watching the girls whilst they were rushed off their feet attenting to their customers and making sure everything was running smoothly, which in my experience is exactly what should be happening in a restaurant and although the fire is an excellent addition to the atmosphere it is not the main priority. Our meal was delicious however the atmosphere was ruined by this gentleman was rude to the staff about something which at the time was not their main priority.

We last visited this excellent establishment while staying in Cruden Bay in May and we returned for New Year and has 2 lovely meals in the Kilmarnock Arms which were served to us in the correct manner and the food on each occasion was truly first class. Myself personally had the home made soup served with fantastic warm home made bread which really was lovely followed by the breaded haddock which was cooked to perfection, my family had different choices from the most varied menu and everyone said that their food tasted lovely. The food and the service along with an excellent selection of Gins and cognacs plus friendly bar staff made our visits very enjoyable, special mention to the minehost lady ( sorry not sure of name) who along with her daughter loved our Yorkshire terriers thank you for your hospitality and we all look forward to seeing you again soon.

Frozen breaded scampi are not Languostines

I stayed at the Kilmarnock Arms on 26th September 2018 for 1 Night. Main Hotel was full so I stayed across the road in their cottages and I must say what a surprise it was like living in your own house - downstairs with sofa, TV, upstairs lovely bedroom with TV and a seperate bathroom. The next day I had what I can honestly say was the best Full English (sorry Scottish) breakfast I have ever had, and I stay in at least a dozen Hotels a year. Not just was it plentiful but the Quality was outstanding all I can say is compliments to the Chef !

I visited the Kilmarnock Arms with my wife, brother and his fiancé on Saturday 27th October 2018.

The salmon, the steak, the monkfish . . . everything single item we ordered was expertly prepared and the service was equally good.

My friend & I popped in here today for lunch, it was absolutely delicious 😋, the service was good, thoroughly recommend it you won’t be disappointed

After a bracing hike to the Bullers stop off here when we have finished. Luckily i don't drive so i can enjoy a few scoops. Very friendly staff and a good atmosphere.

We took a large family party to the hotel restaurant on a Saturday, and pretty much had the main restaurant to ourselves (since most people were using the lounge bar for meals). We all enjoyed the food, with many of us commenting on the excellent fish and chips meals. The service was also very pleasant. The Kilmarnock Arms is also just a short walk down to Cruden Bay beach, to work off the food consumed!

Cruden Bay itself has more than people would expect. The golf course is world-class, and the 'Bullers of Buchan' - a remarkable set of rock columns set round the sea inlets, with seabirds galore - make it well worth a visit. Dunottar Castle is not far away. So the Hotel makes an excellent basis for visiting the area. The dining room is old-fashioned in a good way. The menu was excellent when we were there, and the food was good and well-served by pleasant staff. We had not known of the hotel's existence before chancing upon it, but would thoroughly recommend it.

We are a group of 8 staying in the hotel and the restaurant was just right for our first night here. The food was fine, the staff friendly and efficient, and the wine was adequate.

Went for lunch, with friends who had not been there. We were all ,pleasantly, surprised with the content of the menu. Very efficient and friendly service. The food was excellent and we were not rushed to leave. We sat in the dining room with a window seat and just had a very relaxing, tasty, lunch.

Passing through Cruden Bay and stopped for a bite and a beer, food was good quality and staff very friendly. Price was average so no complaints there. Went into bar area after meal, locals friendly and bar staff spot on. The service was excellent and the place clean and tidy. Looks a good spot for a overnight stay, between Aberdeen and Peterhead. We liked it a lot. Cruden Bay (Port Errol) very nice to

This was a nice little find after a couple of hours walking nearby. Quite quiet when we visited, service was good and food ok

Group of 8 golfers, hungry and ready to eat, this place was great. Good bar, good service, flexible, and excellent food. Everyone was very pleased with the meal, the ambiance and the complete environment. I recommend this one very much.

Had lunch in the comfort of the dining room. Nice surrounding, linen napkin and good cutlery. Extensive menu choice and good value option for 2 or 3 course set munu option. Food well presented and tasty homemade coleslaw. Nice ice cream and plenty of flavours to choose from. Hot chocolate not so good. I think best to book in advance as seems busier than on previous visits, which means they must be getting things right. Will be on my regular list for lunch.

The dining bar area in this hotel offers great food at a reasonable price however they only serve at certain times of the day. The hotel is cosy with an open fire and hunting lodge décor. They also have a nice garden area out the back that can be used in the summer. They cater to vegetarians however they do not really have a selection for vegans.

Det serverades bra mat och varierad meny. Vi valde fisk vilket skulle visa sig vara ett rätt val i en kustort.

We have visited this restaurant several times in the past and have eaten in the restaurant. We checked the menus, on line, before we went and was satisfied that we wanted to order from the main menu. On arrival we walked straight to the rear of the lounge to where the restaurant is located and asked a member of staff for a table for two. She told us that we would be shown to a table. A moment later a lady member of staff took us back into the lounge bar and seated us. We were given menus, but they were the bar and grill menu only. I asked if we could have the full menu and was told that this was the only menu. It was a disappointment, we were looking forward to good dining, but had to settle for pub grub, at restaurant prices. It was a let down. If you do decide to eat here at lunch time, beware, they only serve food until 2 pm. A family of 5 adults and 2 children arrived at a minute or two after the hour, and were turned away.

Trip from Aberdeen via Newburgh and Collieston. Did not book, All four of us enjoyed our lunch. Good menu, pleasant service and cosy fire on a coldish. misty day. Would definitely return.

Recommend saddle of rabbit, seafood, haggis and even curries. Full breakfast included smoked bacon, haggis and black pudding!! Highly recommended.

Last minute visit this time, but we enjoyed the food. Fresh local fish is always a delight. Even the desserts make a very nice end to a lovely meal. Thanks guys.

Booked a table for an annual family lunch. First visit to this hotel and I will be back when in the area again.

On holiday with adult family this weekend, we enjoyed an excellent meal with friendly service at this hotel.

While given the length of the menu there must be use of the microwave and boil in the bag the results are acceptable.The service is willing and charming.

For those of you with a good appitite you wont be disappointed. The quality and quantity is amazing.

Took an evening out with my OH last week & we decided to go out for a meal at the Kilmarnock Arms. He had the mixed grill, I had the monkfish. He was quite happy with his meal but mine was served on a bed of rice....it was meant to be risotto but lacked seasoning and flavour. I informed the waiting staff but said I would eat the fish anyway...she said she would talk to the chef. She never returned to our table to offer an alternative and I was charged full price even though I left all the rice (it wasn’t worth the calories).

This is the 2nd year I've stayed at the Kilmarnock Arms and once again it's been a joy.

Family lunch in lounge bar. Friendly staff , extensive menu and great food.

Found this hotel 2 years ago. A little way from Aberdeen but well worth the drive to get out of the hustle and bustle of Aberdeen when at OE.

Four of us had a great lunch here. Very busy, but it was good service and the portions were generous. Highly recommended place to eat in a lovely area.

Kilmarnock Arms is not a place for fine dining, but don't let that stop you dropping in. 4 of us arrived on a wet evening to a warm welcome from the staff. A nice seat at the window would probably have been better if the rain was not hammering down. Food and drinks were ordered and arrived as required, all tasted fine including a good vegetarian option. Portions are not small, but suited us and 2 still managed a rather nice pudding. Prices are also fitting for what you order. Afterwards a wander to the harbour will complete your visit if the rain holds off!!

We were ignored by the staff, had to constantly request their attention, the food was horrific, burger was greasy, dripping out of the burger, bacon was burnt. Dressing added to side salad without being advised on the menu, wasn't nice. Pigeon breast was so over cooked it was barely edible, will not be returning.

Visited here spur of the moment after a walk down the beach area. Arrived around 9pm and the bar area was busy with diners. It's quite an old fashioned place inside, small but friendly.We both had the chicken Maryland. They were big platefuls. Very tasty too.You can get more unusual dishes here such as pigeon and rabbit.Definitely worth a visit.

Always enjoy our food here from fish and chips to chicken strips. Steak and wine deal. Lovely staff and good choice of menu. Supper with hubby and son.

Had lunch here today, a good menu offering lots of choices from hearty fare to sandwiches and light bites. The food was very well presented and really tasty. We were warmly welcomed as was our dog. There is a beer garden here also but it was just a little too chilly on our visit. The wood burning stove looks like it would make the bar very cosy in the winter months. We will definitely visit here again as the surrounding area is so beautiful and we just didn't have time to explore it all.

Had lunch here food was Really Nice Chicken Maryland wow and plenty of it :) and the Service was excellent *****

We ate here two nights. The first night we weren't too hungry so we just had soup and salad. Both were v good. The cream of Tomato soup had just the right balance of cream and tomato with a slight kick. The salad was fresh with chopped peppers and other typical ingredients.The next night we had the rack of lamb which was excellent. The lamb and accompanying vegetables were cooked just right and the sauce had some flavor [an issue for me with cooking in Scotland]. Service was also excellent.

I'm brought my family here (some from Australia and littlehampton in England) for lunch a few days after my wedding, the food was amazing and my family really enjoyed the log fire and the food was lovely have made several trips before but this one will always be my favourite

visited during a family holiday, the restaurant was not overly busy so was disappointed that the service was bit poor, we had to ask for ice for our drinks twice ( G@T and soft drinks), and ask for our table to be cleared of empty glasses.The meals were however good value and the portion sizes where very generous, especially the fish and chips, you can have 1 or 2 pieces, one of our party ordered two pieces and wished they hadn't as 1 was more than enough.The puddings were also good.

The food here is of the highest quality, served by friendly staff. It is lovely pub food, fish and chips etc.

Many thanks for putting some of the old favourites back on the menu. We enjoyed everything about our meal and staff are to be commended on their friendliness and prompt service. We will be back.

Went with friends to Kilmarnock Arms for a meal last night oh my god what can I say it was absolutely brilliant, the food was just cooked to perfection and the presentation was beautiful the chicken maryland was so moist and tasty the fish was also lovely. The sweets to follow were beautifully presented. The staff were alll very nice especially the young waiter he said he was 16 but dont know his name but he was very smart and efficient. Will definately be going back.

Sad to see some of the old favourites such as Rob Roy Chicken replaced on menu by more 'upmarket' and higher priced dishes. Most people eating in the bar do not want to be paying £18.95 for a main dish or £8.95 for the cheese & biscuits.Given it was so quiet on a Saturday evening, while another local hotel was mobbed, says it all. Please keep it simple, your usual excellent quality and friendly service rather than attempting to be 'fancy'.

Here we had one of our nicest pub lunches ever. It was a cold and blustery new year's day; we were happy to find somewhere that was open! We felt lucky to find a place, but were further surprised at how delicious the food was, with a lovely atmosphere and good service too. The food was of such good quality and the room was cosy and warm with a wood fire on a cold rainy day. Service was good and we felt well taken care of. We will definitely return when passing through the area again, and will recommend it.

Had a bad lunch with my family today. Wanted to sit at the window seat overlooking the road but was initially told very brusquely by a young waitress that the table was too small for my party which consisted of two children, an infant who required a high chair and two adults. Because of her manner I said I would remain at the table, however, another waitress came along and explained politely there would not be enough room for the plates and I happily moved. I ordered the large fish and chips which I have eaten on many occasions in this establishment. My grand daughter also had the same. She immediately said her fish tasted funny and would not eat it. I tried mine and the batter tasted as if it had been fried in oil or fat that had been burnt. I am not a fussy eater and just had the fish and left all the batter. I said to the waitress when she asked if everything was ok and she offered to take it back but by this time I had had enough and said it would be ok. Her immediate response was that they had served a lot of fish before we had ours and had no complaints. We then ordered a sweet. My daughter ordered the strawberry cheesecake. She had eaten a good bit of the sweet when she noticed on end of it green marks that looked like mold. We immediately drew the waitress attention to this and she said it was just green marks from the tin it was made in! We had previously ordered coffee but decided to leave. When I paid the bill she did not charge for the sweets. Due to meal being spoiled I requested a refund on the fish also. She then proceeded to argue that she had spoken to the chef and he said the fish was perfectly ok and they had served a lot of the same before we had ours. I said that that was perhaps why the fat was bitter. She refused to acknowledge my complaint. I am really disappointed in the service today - I am not interested in what happened with other people only the food I was served. Another point was the chef came through the bar during the meal arguing with a waitress. I think you need to train your staff better. I did try to contact the manager or owner but was told I would not be contacted before Monday, hence the review.

Been here a number of times before & found the food & service to be good.HOWEVER walked in this lunchtime 27/12/16 for a table & the place was fairly busy ,there was a bar man reading a price list & speaking to a couple,he made eye contact & looked away,a waitress looked at us & l said hi but she looked away & walked off before I could say anything to her,a further 2 servers were there as well.Stood trying to get some ones attention for about 10 mins but they all decided to simply ignore us because they had a few tables in.not very nice!!!

Ho pranzato di passaggio a Cruden Bay, locale tipico, molto carino. Buona scelta di birra, pesce fresco ma cucinato sempre alla stessa maniera, cioè: fish and chips. Speravo un piatto differente ma qua il pesce lo cucinano sempre così. Prezzi un poco alti, rispetto ad altri locali, ma si paga anche la posizione.

We have just had a really great meal at the 'Killie'. The restaurant has a good atmosphere with lots of old photographs of Cruden Bay on the walls and original wood flooring. The young attentive staff were well versed on the menu and efficient in their service. The food quality was well above that you would expect for the price or the hotel grading. This was not our first meal here and it will certainly not be our last.

We had very enjoyable lunch. Great fish and chips and my balmoral chicken was excellent. The log fire in the lounge was an added comfort. Worthwhile a visit. Thanks

Delicious steak beautifully cooked, hotel were fantastic and swapped out chips for butternut squash which fits into my current diet requirements. The lounge is lovely and cosy, wine great too, can't wait to come back .

Had lunch, very tasty, fresh, well presented, the staff were so polite, knowledgable, polite and willing to serve, well done!!!! We dined in the lounge, which was authentic and cosey with the log fire on, only thing was we found no signs where to park, restaurant sign?

Lovely hotel in great settings which serves excellent food. The menu is small but well laid out to cater for everyone's needs.

We popped in for lunch on a Saturday and were really impressed! Lovely, cheerful, helpful staff and great food! We shared the black pudding scotch egg, which was lovely. The haddock and the chicken Maryland were equally great. Chips were amazing!Dog friendly as well & ours was quite happy to be fussed over.

Visited on a Tuesday night and was surprised to see how busy it was.Once our food arrived I realised why it was so busy.Really good Scottish produce, both cooked and presented very well.Staff were very friendly and helpful as well.Highlight for me was the Duck main course..

Good food, great staff and comfortable rooms.Our golf group stayed here a few nights and if we come back to the area we won't stay anywhere else.We ate a number of breakfasts and dinners here in the bar and dining room, all were good. The staff were super friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were cosy and all at probably the best value we found in Scotland.

Tried Kilmarnock Arms last weekend and both me and my partners meals were absolutely delicious, I had the haddock and chips and it was one of the best I have ever had. Definitely better off sitting in the bar as dining room very quiet and lacks atmosphere. Staff generally very attentive and friendly- very impressed.

Visited the kilmarnock hotel with friends for an evening meal.Menu good choice.Portions large.Friendly polite attentive staff. Bar area very busy attached to the dining area we were in but other dining area also available.Car parking available at the side of the hotel.

We stayed here for a couple of days and had the saffron cheese cake for dessert the first night and then again on the second night. I sure had we stayed a week I would have had it seven times no matter where w had dinner! The rest of their menu was great as well but after a month I still remember the cheesecake.

After a walk from Slains to Port Errol I visited with my mother and her wheelchair. We were welcomed and access was easy. The food was generous, tasty and well presented. The two waitresses helpful and pleasant.

The bar area where food is served is much more relaxed. If you are just visiting and don't want to feel like you have just walked in on something you shouldn't have then the quieter bar is much better. The drinks are reasonably priced with a good selection of whiskeys. Occasionally there is live music or karaoke in the working mens bar which is decent. There is only one takeaway in the village so bear this in mind if you think you might like food throughout your evening. The food here is delicious with generous portions and averagely priced.

Stopped by here after a walk along the beach and Slains Castle.Toilets were clean which is a huge plus knowing this is kept immaculate.Ordered a pint of beer and a ginger beer/lime, both were very good.We ordered fresh Peterhead breaded fish and chips which was melt in your mouth fresh.Would recommend stopping by as the rest of the menus looked great in this country pub :-)

What a pleasure to visit the Kilmarnock Arms today. We were late, nearly 2pm, when they stop serving, and I was VERY hungry. Welcomed with open arms. Seated in the very comfortable lobby in front of a roaring log burning stove, whilst they cleared us a table.Fantastic whisky list.Beth had the stuffed pork fillet, and I messed with their side dishes, and had cauliflower cheese, fresh vegetables and chips; followed by cappuccino. The place was warm and welcoming and I'll be back. Compare and contrast with last night's experience at the Boat Hotel in Boat of Garten...

We have eaten here a few times before and our expectations are now quite high. We were not disappointed. One of our group can only eat gluton free and wheat free meals with no dairy produce. This location is one of only a few that can provide a good three course meal that meets these requirements. We were served by Arlene, who is aware of our requirements and went out of her way to please, ( many thanks Arlene). The only criticism was that there were no potatoes available to provide an alternative to those included in the menu dishes. It was not a big problem as rice was available as a good alternative.

We arrived after a coastal walk for lunch in the bar. I had double checked beforehand and was pleased that we could bring our dog along. When we arrived the staff were very friendly and inviting, even happy to say hello to our dog and give her a treat.The food was lovely, portion sizes were big. Great selection of whiskies at the bar, will have to come back to try them all!Thank you to all the staff on shift on Saturday 6th August 2016.

Bon petit restaurant à Curden Bay, ambiance typique et familiale . Pratique car peu d'endroits pour manger à proximité. La cuisine est simple et efficace.Je recommande

What can I say that hasn't already been said? Quality food, lovely setting and pleasant staff. The 'caramelised banana sticky toffee' was fantastic! Will definitely be back.

The quality of the food of this restaurant is the best I've tasted in northern Europe over the past 5 years.I happened upon this place on a rainy Sunday of July: it seemed one of the many Scottish pubs however it was detected a wonderful surprise. The place is a traditional Scottish pub but the food is just fabulous. Even the desserts were exceptional both for elegance and quality.

We enjoyed our stay at the Killmarnock Arms Hotel. The Killi is old world and has updated accommodation . Room 33 the pick of them. The food is very good, the staff exceptionally accommodating and the bar is full of locals happy for a chat. Ini the centre of this small village,public transport stops outside the front door.

Nine of my family and myself went here for a celebration meal, we were definitely not disappointed. Eight had chicken and one had a steak dish, they all commented that the food was delicious.Myself I opted for the Mixed Grill and it was superb, very large helping. The service by the waiting staff was also excellent, will definitely return to this restuarant in the near future.

La décoration est très simple. Le service est très rapide et le choix des mets est varié. Très bonne table.

Visited on Sunday Evening with friends and all staff we encountered were polite and professional. The starter of scallops black pudding and pepper sauce were delicious and the ravioli was also very good. Our main consisted of 2 steaks cooked to our preferences, fish was excellent and large portions and lastly the chicken with duxell mushroom and salad looked really nice. Deserts were brilliant and mango cheese cake enjoyed by all.Yes we would definitely return

We were very impressed with the quality of the food as we were expecting a normal pub grub. Definitely consider the set menu, and considering the amount of food you get, it offers great value. Two in our company had the curry and absolutely loved it. The banana fritter sticky toffee pudding was apparently pretty spectacular. Service was excellent, our servers were great chat and very helpful. Very impressive whiskey selection too.

The Killie Arms went out of their way to accommodate my company of 9 at such short notice. We only had a 30 minute wait for a table but it was worth the wait when our meals came. The mixed grill was exceptional, the steak was cooked to perfection. Those of us that had the fish & chips told me it was delicious. Excellent value for money. Great entertainment in the bar as well.