Lighthouse Evening Restaurant in Aberdeenshire

Nice cup of tea and scone served by very lovely staff. We walked fast after our tour to get the table by the window! What beautiful views. The lady serving us told us about sea life and birds we might spot and offered us use of the binoculars. She was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. She offered extra hot water for our tea and chatted with us. Lovely. Would visit again if we were in the area.

Lovely home-baking including a light-as-air gluten-free cake. Really friendly, helpful staff who encouraged us just to ask if we needed more milk or hot water for the teas (we did and it was no problem at all). Currently they're only doing teas, coffees and cakes/scones (all looked very good) as insufficient staff to do lunches so do check by phoning before you go (website is out of date!). Nice and clean, good views over the sea.

We live locally and always go to the cafe for either a coffee and cake or lunch. The staff rotate and are always helpful. The views are fantastic although some of the binoculars don't work. We are always disappointed when it closes over winter, as we have to find somewhere else to go.

This is the worst cafe I have ever visited. Yes the views are amazing but the food and staff and the whole business layout was a disgrace. A black board stated soup and sandwiches and that was it.. No filling choices, no prices, no information what soup of the day was. No menus on table so no. Idea how much anything cost. Two members of staff weren't friendly especially the young man. Felt like we were a nuisance and he had better things to do. We weren't the only people who felt this way with people having to wait too long for hot drinks and walking out. Food came and kids sandwiches were same price as adults but they got no crisps or side salad with theirs. Absolutely disgraceful. Bowl too shallow hardly any soup. Gentleman used our table to place a tray of hot drinks on to them take to another table? He had no idea how to wait on a table. Couldn't get out of there quick enough. Brought up with management but they don't care. Presume it's family or friends they have hired. Turns out. Lots of complaints about cafe but they don't wish to hire in New people Or make positive changes. Lighthouse museum amazing. Do not eat at cafe. So many nicer cafes in area and u get a better feed, atmosphere and friendlier service

I’m sorry but despite the beautiful views the food was terrible. It’s such a shame as this place has the potential to be amazing! We couldn’t eat the soup at all. So disappointing and so expensive for what you get.

Enjoyed tea & toast/scone this morning but there were nice cakes and snacks available catering for different requirements. The staff were very friendly and helpful, food was freshly made & reasonably priced. Baked potatoes, sandwiches and toasties with various fillings or Mac cheese with salad was on todays menu. Great sea view overlooking West shore with boats passing, didn't see the recent Orcas but have seen dolphins in the past from there. Plenty parking available & an option to visit the lighthouse or gift shop.

Had a great wee lunch while visiting the museum recently. The food was spot on and he view across the North Sea were grand.

We have visited this cafe on a number of occasions and always found the staff to be pleasant and efficient. The variety of food on the menu is suitable for all tastes. The views are great.

Everything five stars. Lovely staff. Great service. Great views, thank you. A great asset To Frazerburgh and very clean and tidy.

Only stopped for a cup of tea. Lovely views and friendly staff. Food on tables near us looked good and we heard no complaints.

Lovely little cafe with amazing views towards the sea that is part of the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. Lovely food and friendly service

No gluten free bread and wouldn’t make me a side salad as “too busy” . Took ages for it to come - two bowls of soup, one ham and tomato sandwich with crisps (because they couldn’t do side salads) and two coffees...and the shallow bowl of soup without bread £4...so really expensive for not much served really slow and dietary needs not catered for at all contrary to website (no soya milk either). Really poor...

If you end your tour of the museum and it is lunchtime, lucky you. Quick and easy. They have burgers and toasters and specials of the day. You can simply have tea, coffee, cold drink and a dessert. Also, you don't have to have a lighthouse tour to come. Simply come. Not badly priced. It's clean and friendly.

We had lunch here after our visit to lighthouse museum, we couldn't have treated better. They were still recovering from a large private function held earlier, but produced freshly made sandwiches and cakes, served promptly by friendly, smiling staff. We got the corner table, sadly the day was hazy so we didn't get the full benefit of the views but can't blame the cafe for the weather!

Per chi ama il caffè lungo questo è di buona qualità e non molto forte. Ottimo come bevanda di accompagnamento per uno scones. Personale simpatico e disponibile. Ampie vetrate da cui si può godere il panorama sul mare.

I have tasted some rubbish food in my time but this takes the cake. I would rather eat at a roadside diner than here! This place looks nice but. Serves no real food and instead serves bland and boring food!

You don’t have to visit the Lighthouse Museum in order to eat at the café, although many visitors do stop there for lunch or drinks before or after their tour. The views from the first floor picture windows across the sea are stunning, although so much glass can make the window corner with the best views quite hot. There are binoculars you can borrow to look out to sea. Food is good, although the service can be a bit haphazard. Our drinks were forgotten and we had to ask twice before they came. The café had a steady stream of visitors during the Saturday lunch period.

Despite the ideal location, especially if you have the window table in the above picture, this is a poor example of Scottish cuisine and hospitality. Spoils the Lighthouse Museum experience.

We ordered the steak and onion panini, which arrived with very little onion, only 2 or 3 pieces of finely diced onion. This was a great disappointment.

The lighthouse museum was very interesting, but sadly their tea room let them down. We ordered steak and onion panini which arrived with just 2 or 3 pieces of finely diced onion. (my husband did he couldn't dice onions that thinly!) To say this was very poor is an understatement.

Excellent and welcoming hosting - aware of our tour timing - so very quick service .Coffee and cake lovely.. Clean and airy with good views.

We enjoyed some lovely coffee and had two toasted sandwiches (one cheese & pickle - but scant pickle, the other cheese & ham - but scant ham). The service was warm and friendly but the view made up for the food.

We called at the Lighthouse Museum for the view but had a coffee (which was lovely) and a toasted sandwich (one which lacked pickle) but the best bit apart from the helpful and knowledgeable staff member was the fantastic view from the table in the corner.

Excellent coffee and homebakes even a great view on a nice day staff all very friendly really nice for coffee and a chat.

Lovely staff in the cafe. Very attentive. Chef went out of his way so that we could have something slightly different from the advertised menu item. Had soup and sandwiches with a view.

As I said previously this is a great weekend cafe with fantastic views well worth a visit food brilliant well done

At the end of your time exploring the museum and the grounds, there is a cute little cafe upstairs with large windows so you can watch the water while having a meal or a coffee. Highly recommend!!

Staff is great. Donald's mum is stellar. Love Leslie. She's a star. Best person there tbh. Leslie should own the place.

Delicious soup, fresh bread, good coffee and great homebakes with friendly efficient service- thanks!

Been there a few times now and have never been disappointed. Good service, good food and good rates. Well done.

This cafe just serves soup and snacks but that is all you really need during the day. Good wholesome food served with a smile

Wonderful food. Small pancakes were superb - recently made. Views stunning, bird watching from the table while having tea. Seems to be the centre for the new NE250 tourist route.

Had a good visit to the light house and rounded it off with a quick bite and cup of tea. Great for what they offer but limited choices on the menu.

Travelled last sunday with my 87 year old father, who has difficulty walking and couldnt make the stairs to the tea room. The staff could not have been more helpful and took him via the lift so that he coukd enjoy the view. We weren't able to give our full attention to the museum so were charged a family rate. Michael, the guide, was very enthusiastic about the topic and new his stuff. We didnt eat, but the coffee was really good. A big thank you to all the staff for allowing my mum and dad to share the experience.

An average tea room which is in the lighthouse museum,no issues with staff or service. The sea views are amazing,watched some fishing boats out to sea while having our tea.

The cafe is light and clean and has a wonderful view of the sea. I can only assume that the reason we encountered what we did was that our visit was out of season. There were no menus, just a very limited number of items on a board, but with no prices shown. We went for the tea and carrot cake. The tea was actually quite good, but the cake was obviously bought-in and not the greatest. It's worth a visit for the view and the cleanliness!

Was passing and to see an exhibition at the museum unfortunately it was finished. Went for a lunch snack and were her only people here so not much atmosphere shame. The views almost made up for it. The food was good if not a bit basic. Ok overall

Really friendly and knowledgeable staff and amazing view from café. Thanks so much to Lynda and all the staff.

We dropped in here whilst doing the museum tour and it was really worth the while.

Brilliant venue inside the museum offering views of the sea and the castle/lighthouse tower.

Situated on the 1st floor of the lighthouse museum the tea room gives great views of the comings and goings...

Lovely food recommend to anybody does a good cup of tea and the sea views are out of this world...

We had a lovely light lunch and coffee here. It was freshly prepared and very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend...

My partner and I had time to wait for the tour so opted for this Tearoom. We found folk already...

Sólo había una vez acosadas - mirando los pedidos, hacer café, que sirve las mesas y tomando el pago cuando visitamos. Nos pidieron esperar antes de pedir, cosa que hicimos. Por desgracia un viejo patrón llegó después de nosotros y no tener experiencia de claramente modales cuidados ir al mostrador, lo que se tradujo en su orden de ser llevado y preparado primero. Nos fuimos sin pedir.

A small cafe attached to the lighthouse museum has what you need to while away a wet hour or two before returning to the car. A grand view out of the windows onto the coast below is supplemented by a decent menu and tasty food , only downside we had was the service which for a half empty cafe in June was so slow , almost to the point where I was going to complain to the young lad behind the counter but then our paninis arrived.

This restroom offers glorious views out to the North Sea. You can usually see fishing boats coming and going and fishermen lifting there lobster Potts along the front of the tearoom. On a sunny dat this is the place to be if you want a lovely view.

We went here on the search for the anchors! It was a lovely little tea room. The views were amazing and the food was lovely could not fault it! Will definitely be back.

A lovely little cafe in the museum, with lovely views over the sea. It's nice and cosy and offers a basic range of food, including gluten free bread if needed. The only slight issue we had was that we ordered two hot chocolates, which state on the menu that they come with cream and marshmallows, but the waitress seemed confused when we questioned the fact that she gave them to us without. Quickly sorted though and not too much of a problem! Also would be great if just one of the lovely looking cakes could be made gluten free, to offer more choice for coeliac customers!

We planned a trip at the last minute and this venue did not disappoint.....well worth climbing the stairs even for my elderly in-laws. Great team and very pleasant environment which encouraged us to look further afield (using the binoculars) to see what was happening at sea.

Above the museum this cafe is small, but has lovely staff and fantastic views. Adequate selection of snacks and cakes.

A good selection of sandwiches and pastries / cakes, accompanied by good service and spectacular views.

We had a lovely lunch at the tearoom. It is small, and there seemed to be only one or two people running it, but the food was good and the service was fine.

I like this tearoom very much, and the view is spectacular, but on my latest visit I asked for a baked potato, which is on the menu on the table, but was told they didn't have them that day. As it was the Easter weekend I thought they might have had the full range of choice that is on the menu. Given that I had driven 46 miles specifically to have a baked potato, it was a bit disappointing. That said, the soup I had instead was very nice (cauliflower and broccoli) and came with a little jug of cream which added to it. My ham sandwich was acceptable but nothing special. They do however have an impressive range of cakes and traybakes, and the one I had was delicious. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. I will keep coming here, but please get some more potatoes in, and if you could consider offering them with beans and cheese rather than just cheese, that would be a bonus too. It's just more tasty.

wenn man evtl. alleine ist, dann kann der Ausblick genossen werden. Sollte es voll besetzt sein, dann ist es nur nervend, das die Gespräche von allen in diesem Glaskasten wiederhallen.

Good quality teas and coffees plus selection of home bakes....all in a great elevated location overlooking the sea....binoculars available to scan the horizon!

From arriving to leaving our experience was fantastic, lots of parking, clean and warm inside, amazing staff who are friendly, helpful and excellent at their roles. Lovely food, great value, lovely setting. The waitress was to be commended for her excellent customer care. We popped into gift shop before leaving and met and served by lovely , friendly and happy ladies. Please all be proud of yourselves, people like yourselves are a rarity nowadays. Definitely top of our list.

Great tearoom for during the day and also great food in the evenings with the view over the ocean and the setting sun.

Popped in for coffee after visiting the museum. The coffee was cold and the guy serving didn't seem bothered about this. Put the cup in the microwave which just got it warm but still not nice to drink. Offering a fresh cup would have been a better move.

I visited here for lunch on a cold and windy afternoon with my mother. The restaurant was warm and clean and the staff were very welcoming. We had soup and a sandwich which was delicious and very obviously home made, good value for money I felt at £6.50 per person. There was plenty of parking and the toilets were clean and conveniently at the door as you leave downstairs. I would defiantly return and noticed that although the restaurant is upstairs there is a lift for anyone with mobility problems.

Poca scelta e di scarsa qualità. Il personale è gentile ma il locale è davvero poca cosa. Va bene solo se non si ha altra scelta o pochissime pretese.

After wandering around the museum and climbing all the steps in the lighthouse, soup and a sandwich was surely deserved!! The option for us that Saturday morning was Scotch broth which we were very happy with. I was surprised that there wasn't more than a couple of choices for sandwich fillings so I went with a cheese toastie. There was also macaroni and cheese on offer with garlic bread which looked lovely. Good selection of funcy pieces and drinks too.We were over £7 for our soup and sandwich so maybe a wee bit more than I would have expected but it tasted lovely though.Great views from the window and friendly staff.

good sized portions, fairly priced, home-baking amazing clean with friendly attentive staffstaff need to stop taking seat at window

We love coming here for a cuppa and lunch when coming into town. The staff are great and always look after us and the food and coffee is great. The only thing we would suggest is maybe a loyalty card for regulars.

Friendly staff, nice coffee and cake. Just the job after the trip up the lighthouse. Not a huge menu, but in fairness it's a cafe, not a restaurant . Enjoyed our visit.

personale cordiale, ma il servizio è stato molto lento nonostante la sala fosse mezza vuota. dolci molto buoni e particolari.

What a nice place for something quick and easy to eat that's well cooked and so fresh and the girl that served us was so nice Lesley The views just go and see for yourself

does not worth a detour..bad, no choice ..sandwich out of box? salad without dressing, store chips ...any fast food can do better

Great homemade food. Lovely choice, of freshly made snacks and meals. Great selection of home bakes. Staff are wonderful, so friendly and obviously happy in their job

I visited the tea room while visiting the museum of scottish lighthouses. It has great views and everything. But the food there didn't really tempt me in.

After our tour of the lighthouse we were offered the visit to the adjoining tearoom. The carrot cake was home made and they had a range of cakes and pastries. The view was great and they have plenty of reading material.

We visited the museum of Scottish Lighthouses on a very wet and cold Thursday in August. We happened across the tearoom and decided to get some lunch. We got one of the last tables. The menu isn't extensive, mainly toasties, jacket potatoes and then a couple of specials including soup, but the food is good quality and freshly cooked. The view from the tearoom over the sea is great and you have the chance to spot dolphins or even a minky whale ( as we did). The best thing about this tearoom is the staff. They are very friend,y and accommodating, with nothing being too much trouble. It got extremely busy while we were there and the staff rearranged the furniture several times to accommodate different sized groups. Later when we returned for cakes (which were delicious) the waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful when we were looking for Dolphins. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit

Nous avons pris une rapide collation dans ce snack qui se situe au 1er étage du musée et dispose d'une belle vue sur la mer. Les gâteaux et les sandwichs sont plutôt bons. En revanche, le café est à proscrire ! Point sympa : des jumelles à disposition pour observer la mer et les bateaux.

The menu isn't very extensive but what there is is very nice and its all freshly cooked, which means there is a bit of a wait for it being cooked.They really should have more staff on as the poor lassie was totally rushed off her feet the day we visited - all tables were being used including a big group of nearly 12 people. To say she was rushed off her feet would be the understatement of the year!

The view from the corner window is great, and that was the table we were lucky enough to have. The staff are wonderful. Really couldn't say enough, welcoming, know their stuff, kind, and conscientious. The food we had was rather standard fare for tearooms in Scottish tourist attractions, but it was done well. We enjoyed our lunch, and were grateful we didn't have to search for a place to eat after touring the lighthouse.

Disappointed. Service was rather slow and not a huge choice on the menu. Menu states that they offer meals as well as sandwiches / toasties etc but when we were in, you could only get the latter or a baked potato. Wouldn't rush back as quality of sandwich filling was poor too.

Situated on the first floor of the museum, there is glass on two sides to give you good views of the coast without being battered by the wind. Waitress service although you need to go up to the counter to see the cakes on offer. Good coffee and cake at a reasonable price.

Lovely little place! We sat next to the window and looked out to the sea using binoculars which was extremely interesting , me and my partner only had a tea and a soft drink just killing time till our tour began. The cakes looked delicious wish I tried one. Staff were friendly as well.

On our visit to the museum we decided to have a light lunch in this nice tearoom on site. There was table service and we were tended by a very nice polite waitress. The sandwiches were delicious and were accompanied with nice salad and crisps.

We love coming here when in town. The food is always good especially the tray bakes, the staff are all really friendly and helpful. The service is very good and you never have to wait long to place your order and get your food. Oh and how could we forget the view which is awesome.

After visiting with family in April, we decided to try the cafe. Wish we had went to another restaurant nearby. Very basic and uninspired menu, coffee from a button pushed machine (very watery tasting) and overpriced for what you get. Will not be returning any time soon I am afraid.

We only stopped for a cup of coffee which lacked taste and was not that hot. Quite disappointing as the museum is brilliant. Why can't they serve a caffatiere of coffee, simple !

First visit for a while food not quite up to previous visit good home bakes superb viewFriendly reception , clean tables cleared when patrons finished

Sadly, the food does not measure up to the view and ambience. Very average and not a great value. Such a shame.

A welcoming rest after climbing the lighthouse,great service, superb coffee. And the tray bakes are wonderful!

Great service great scones and coffee good menu brilliant and friendly staff a real credit to Scottish hospitality ;-)

Was hear as part of the museum but worth a visit if only for a soup and coffee staff were all young and plesent quick and foos was stunning

I visited the museum recently and popped into the cafe while I was there. Really enjoyed my meal, I've no idea what people are complaining about. The food was lovely and very filling.

Tour of lighthouse was excellent the same cant be said for the Tearoom,having trained in Hotel &Catering and mamnged kitchens Macoroni cheese is NOT plain boiled macoroni sprinkled with cheese grandson couldnt eat more than a few mouthfuls ,lentil soup was lentil stodge shame as just needed a touch of stock to thin.

Wonderful view and located upstairs within the lighthouse museum close to the fantastic heritage centre. My girlfriend ordered a chocolate milkshake, the drink that arrived did not look like a chocolate milkshake (it was white), and it did not taste like a milkshake either according to her. She brought it to the attention of the waitress who added some powder to it which did not enhance the flavour.The soup and sandwich was okay, but the little extra things like the lack of home made coleslaw for example is what in my opinion keeps the lighthouse cafe apart from the high standards of other cafes in town.My review is based on several recent visits here.

We had coffee after freezing on a lighthouse tour. Great view from the top of the heritage centre. Very friendly staff

Friendly service, lovely space, food a little average. A great stop in Fraserburgh close to other things and within the Lighthouse Museum which is fabulous.

Stunning view of the sea and coastline and really good food. Nice place to go for afternoon tea. Friendly staff and the lighthouse museum is on the ground floor in the same building - well worth the visit.

We stopped by the Lightgouse Tearoom for a quick tea after having visited the museum and were surprised by the quality and wide variety of dishes on offer. The soup and sandwiches were simple but delicious and so were the cakes! We couldn´t decide on one as they all looked wonderful and they even had a range of gluten-free options. On top of that, the staff was more than lovely and helpful so we definitely recommend that place on a visit to Fraserburgh!

I visited the lighthouse tearooms on the 05/11/2015. The overall experience was great. The service was quick, the staff were friendly, the food was lovely and there were lots of gluten free options. I also got to see 3 seals playing in the sea out the window. They supply binoculars so you can see them really clearly. I would highly recommend this restaurant to friends.

The cafe is attached to the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses and offers a panoramic view over the Moray Firth. The cafe is small with a fairly simple menu but the food is very high quality and the staff are very friendly and helpful. There are specials every day.For my taste it was a little chaotic and noisy but I wasn't expecting 3 Michelin Stars and it's perfect for families visiting the museums or anyone just wanting a quick cuppa and a cake.

Very good lunch served by very friendly staff. Super views. Saw Minke whales, porpoise, otters and a seal from the Cafe.

I arrived at the cafe with my mum and dad and my mum ordered a quiche and me and my dad ordered a bacon and cheese burger, and getting ready to crunch into a bit of bacon I open the burger to put in some salt... BAM no bacon or cheese more than a bit disappointed I must say but overall it's a great way to get lunch with a view!

First visit 28Aug 1240, 12 seated,Callum on duty,2Soups on Notice, only 1 available! 1hour 05min for Soup & Sandwich too slow!Name change 2nd visit 11Sep 1145 0 seated, Lesley on duty, Soup Sandwich , 25minsincluding read free Newspaper & use Binoculars.Good portions/value. I will be back.

The Lighthouse proved to be a lovely surprise during a recent visit to Fraserburgh.There's the museum and shop and then upstairs to a delightful cafe with a beautiful view over the sea.The menu wasn't extensive but offered light lunches and teas and coffee and delicious looking cakes.There were two kinds of soup so we had a bowl of each and shared a tuna sandwich which came with crisps.We were pleased with our choices and found the service fast and friendly.Next time I'm in the area I plan to go for coffee and cake.