Potarch Cafe & Restaurant in Aberdeenshire

Lovely spot for brunch/lunch. Really colourful plates of food, lots of options and the coffee was great. Chai latte was spot on! Cakes and bakes were good - magic is really in the savoury dishes!

A friend and I found this spot on the way back to Alford from Glasgow. We stopped in expecting the normal cafe style food. Boy were we wrong! We both had the unpretentious sounding ham, egg and tatties. What we got was perfectly cooked pork belly. Crispy and creamy pomme anna, a stunning apple and radish roumalade and the most delicious hollandaise foam. It was amazing. Everything on the plate married beautifully together and left us replete with forest flavours chasing around our mouths. The staff are just lovely. Welcoming and warm. And the cafe itself is a great place to kick back and relax. We can’t recommend this enough. PS. I bought my husband here two days later and he was equally impressed.

Really nice food! Halloumi burger and chips was very tasty, lots of gluten free options as well (you need to ask though) Service was really good and it was a hot day so we sat outside. Little bit pricey but all cafes/and restaurants seem to be upping their prices recently.

Do not go near on Donald Donnie day. Scandalous prices and only had option of a burger or fries. Could have fitted the fries in the palm of my hand and they were charging £4.50!! Feel totally taken advantage of as they have a captive audience.

Really delicious lunch at Potarch, a fabulous menu to choose from. We had children’s burgers- all homemade and full of goodness, I had the salad (flavour combinations were *chefs kiss*) we had the smashed peas which was SO good and shashouka, exceptional. The coffee is delicious too. It’s a must visit for Deeside if you can.

Fantastic food, excellent service. I had the mushroom burger which was really tasty, and my partner had the beef burger which he also enjoyed. Very dog friendly

Je me suis arrêté dans ce café/restaurant au hasard et ce fut une très bonne surprise. Le lieu est vraiment sympathique, avec un personnel très accueillant. Les plats sont fait avec des produits locaux. Vraiment ravi d'être venu dans ce restaurant.

Wow. Not been here since it was under new management by the Nichols. And what a wonderful, friendly, cafe it is with superb food coming out of the kitchen. My wife had the posh homemade fish finger butty and I had the pulled pork with dauphinoise potatoes and a perfectly poached egg on top. Proper home baked cheesecake and coffee followed before we waddled off! Definitely our new go to place. Highly recommended.

First time visiting and it’s our new favourite spot! Drove down from Ballater with the dogs and went for a walk along the river and into the forest then sat outside at Potarch. Small, unique, beautiful menu! Fresh and interesting ingredients, delicious flavours. The dogs enjoyed the shade from the big wooden table. Friendly and attentive staff. We’ll see you next week!! :)

Just finished an excellent lunch here. Great menu (not the usual run-of-the-mill), very nice staff and lovely cosy atmosphere. Brilliant location just off the A93 - beautiful countryside and river just beside the cafe to enjoy. Kids play area on site and play park a few steps across the road. Electric car charging too. A great place.

Everything was delicious - the huge squishy French toast with berries and pistachio was perfect while the less sweet toothed amongst us loved the shakshuka. I could have eaten absolutely everything on the menu

Cycling in a large group, we stopped as soon as they opened. The welcome was wonderful, service perfect and the coffee was one of the best I have ever tasted. Well done on such high standards - and making such fabulous coffee…

Had the most delicious brunch in the sun. Lovely staff, and great quality food! Nice setting. I had the Ham Egg & Tatties and my partner had the Brioch French Toast. Will be eating here again :)

Just called for a spot of lunch - lovely service and unusual selection on menu - made a nice change. Excellent coffee too - would definitely call again.

From the easy carparking through the clever recharge humour to the practical, tasty and perfectly maintained fitout to its very very special coffee served with great attitude this is an absolute gem. Best coffee by far that we had on an extended and marvellous NC500 trip

Great new all day menu. Different……in a good way. Love the venison burger and today I had the toast with peas and beetroot - really tasty. My husband had traditional bacon roll so whilst a small menu definitely something for everyone. Lovely, friendly service. Great outdoor seating option . Lovely walks nearby and they take dogs so all in all a great Deeside venue. Let’s support small businesses or we can expect them to be there for us.

Just lovely. Timely, friendly service. Great coffee, excellent vegan, vegetarian and other lunch options and very dog friendly. Definitely recommend.

Fantastic coffee shop - lovely coffee , delicious cakes & such friendly staff…delighted to hear today - as of Thursday they will be serving hot food 👍 A fab place to stop after a lovely walk in the area (lots of walks) ….AND they are dog friendly 😃

We cycled out to Potarch today for our 12th wedding anniversary. I chose the vegan curry with cauliflower rice, which was fabulous! The chef was kind enough to share the ingredients list so I will have fun trying to recreate it at home! My husband says his chips were the best, and so was his coffee. He wasn't keen on the jelly ear mushrooms in the venison stroganoff, but that's just personal taste. Staff were lovely and nothing too much trouble. And the curry fuelled me well for the ride back to Aberdeen!

Coffee excellent, food great, surroundings superb, prices reasonable (for Deeside).......but..... we had to wait 25 minutes for our 3 sandwiches.... I would normally say that this is probably a one off aberration, but unfortunatley this is the second time we have experienced a such long wait at this venue. We will undoubtedly come again, but PLEASE a bit quicker would be appreciated.

Super nice restaurant. Very nice staff, the food is amazing dont trust the pictures. The furniture and ambiance is really cool. Would recommand

Head for a venison burger they are delicious. The staff are very knowledgeable and nothing is a problem for them. They run a beautiful pub on the estate and sell the best food imaginable. We are going back in September and can't wait.

The food tastes better than it looks and trust me it looks amazing! The service is super friendly and polite and nothing is too much bother. GF venison burger with out the bun but they did offer a gf bun. Will definitely be back

Everything about this place is fantastic… we took a drive out from Kingswells with our dog and sat outside; the food and coffee was excellent, there’s a real attention to detail in everything about this place… I had the Beef brisket bagel with kimchi and...

Potarch Cafe is a fantastic place with delicious food and coffee on the menus. Recently renovated the cafe is cosy, with a log burner, comfy chairs and lovely plants on every sill. The sour dough breakfast buns are amazing. I would highly recommend the venison...

Delicious locally sourced food at this lovely restaurant by the Dee. Excellent service from the very friendly staff. Enjoy a stroll along the river bank afterwards. Thoroughly recommended.

Lovely alfresco lunch at sunny Potarch. The feta salad made with local vegetables from the estate and the wild venison loin sandwich and venison burger were delicious. The toasted cheese and black pudding sandwich was gone in minutes. We all enjoyed the chips too! Staff...

I am fed up travelling to this restaurant for it to be closed for a variety of reasons more often than it is open. They serve great food, but it is a pity that they do not seem to have the commitment to their clients....

This is the best coffee in Deeside in our opinion. Thomas (Proprietor) is a lovely chap and hugely experienced barista who takes immense price is his craft and roaster selection. The local fresh produce, particularly wild venison and carefully compiled menus are excellent, as are...

A wonderful place to visit in an idyllic location near the river Dee. We stayed in the area for a few days and went for walks around and a visit to Loch Muick, however the cafe would be well worth the trip from Aberdeen for...

We stopped here on the way to Aberdeen. The cafe itself is bright, clean and in general very nicely decorated and clearly well kept. The toilets were spotless as was both the inside and outside areas of the restaurant. The staff were polite and helpful,...

Very small portions, we had Fish and Chips and it was basically half a small fillet of fish, apptox 12 chips and a small spoonful of peas. Very disappointing indeed, especially given the prices charged. Sadly this has become the norm on Deeside, overpriced food...

Took a chance and dropped in for a little bite to eat and coffee, Next visit I would definitely book in advance, totally understand why people book well ahead. The restaurant/cafe was well organised for social distancing, hand sanitiser conveniently placed at the entrance. A...

We had a lovely Saturday lunch. Staff were friendly, polite and very efficient. We were asked whether the table suited us and when I pointed to other one it was no problem to accommodate my wish. We were given enough time to select dishes from...

I ordered a breakfast roll but the quality of the food was unbelievable - I highly recommend the Venison which I was told comes right from the estate! The black pudding was very rich and the bacon was nice and thick! The staff were very...

Nice setting, polite staff but sorry food not good enough for example soup served tepid ( did rectify) burger dry, minimal cheese, packet salad, good chips need to improve.

Highly recommend this great restaurant for the great food, surroundings and the lovely owners. COVID measures all carefully in place when we visited this week. Venison stew is delicious, sticky toffee pudding is excellent and the other menu offerrings never fail to be spot on. Lots of wonderful cakes, cookies and baked goods, all home made by Thomas. See you again next year!

Covid escape, delighted to see that the Portach was offering takeaway. The venison sourdough sandwich was delicious. Staff all friendly despite having to cope with social distancing. Felt safe and that the social distancing was respected. Will definitely be back and hope the takeaways continue when normal service resumes.

Went for a birthday lunch. Excellent food, really lovely staff, great service. Will definitely be back! 😊 (Venison casserole is absolutely delicious and the sticky toffee pud is out of this world!)

Fish and Chips was very dry and by the dark colour of the batter had been twice cooked or overcooked once. My friend also had fish and chips, his was completely different and was freshly cooked. When I informed the staff of the situation, it was replaced with a half haddock. For goodness sake folks that was just adding insult to injury!This was not our first time and i must say we were a bit disappointed with the menu choice as it has changed little in the last 2 years. I understand that the venison comes from the estate, but with a venison casserole and a pie it does not balance the already small menu. We also experienced a similar situation to another reviewer, regarding a specials Board Quiche that was advised to double up on to make it a main dish.Everything else was fine regarding the service and the surroundings.

Just looking for dinner without going too far. It was a Friday so decided to try 'Potties' for the first time. Food was great and staff very friendly. We will no doubt be returning.

We had been to the Potarch previously and thoroughly enjoyed the setting and food. We were impressed with the menu and specials board and decided to have one of the specials as a main. We were informed that the special we had chosen, quiche, was a starter but we could have it as a main,which we did. When the bill came we were horrified to find that we had been charged for four starters which meant our simple Sunday lunch cost twice as much ad anticipated. We will not return!

We’d used this restaurant some time ago prior to its refurbishment and looked forward to a Sunday lunchCar parking was adjacent and a couple of electrical chargers promised good things personified by whom we assumed was the manager, a good guyThe waiter(?) chef(?) was the most sullen person I’ve encountered front of house. He was disgraceful and quite frankly the food he served wasn’t much better. Why didn’t we walk out? We’d been invited! Now it’s a country pub so fully expect the smell of wet Labrador at an adjoining table - adds a certain tang to roast beef but not one which my city friend could readily acceptPity, we won’t be back

We opted for lunch out in the countryside as it was a beautiful day for a drive out of town. The restaurant is approximately 15 minutes drive from Banchory & well worth the visit. The food is fantastic with a lot of the meat served coming directly from the Ballogie Estate. Both the venison & lamb dishes were melt in the mouth. Half portions are also available which were most welcome. The serving staff were attentive & helpful without being intrusive. Unfortunately we had no room for dessert so will be back to sample. A real find of a place in beautiful surroundings.

Excellent coffee and scone and a lovely log fire. Just what you need to relax if you are walking or cycling in the area. Friendly staff (as most folks hereabouts seem to be)

A group of us visited yesterday. My first time. Staff were very welcoming and even accommodated by serving food not on menu (toast and egg). That said the portion (compared to other recently visited places) was quite small. Great ambience and think id try it again

Have eaten at Potarch several times this year. The food has been consistently excellent, really delicious. Staff also very pleasant. The Italian themed evening was especially good.

We booked a table for four on a Saturday lunchtime and all enjoyed our meals. There is a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.

Excellent service in a family friendly atmosphere Good menu choices for both adults and children. Worth a visit.

Very slow service but luckily we weren’t in a rush. It took nearly an hour from sitting down till our order was taken. We had only phoned to booked for Sunday lunch in the morning, but if they were so short staffed they shouldn’t have taken our booking in the first place.The food was very good once it arrived, with plenty choice.

Stopped by for lunch while passing through the area, and happy to get a table without us having booked. The restaurant is lovely, such beautiful cozy decoration made for a comfortable surrounding. Menu had just the right amount of choices, and the food arrived promptly and was piping hot, well made and tasty. Toilets, like the rest of the place, were immaculate. Priced slightly on the higher side, but you felt you got a hearty amount of good food in a lovely place for it. Staff not the friendliest we’d ever encountered, but it didn’t spoil our experience and we would definitely go back when in the area.

Visited today. Extremely small, massively overpriced roasted vegetable gratínate (Parmesan missing and NOT gratinated at all. Fried egg nice but otherwise greatly disappointed.. ingredients can’t have cost £1 with minimal cooking! Charged £11.90 for the privilege. Despite expressing disappointment there was NO gesture of goodwill.

Lovely setting, pretty restaurant and spotless toilets. However, the staff let the place down. The waitress was not very welcoming and barely smiled the whole time we were there and made us feel like we were a burden. The place was not busy but it took an hour to be served a caesar salad and fish and chips...perhaps the kitchen had to go and catch the fish?? Also, whilst recognising the menu on the website is a "sample menu" the caesar salad was £3 more expensive than suggested. The portions were small for the price (for both dishes)

Great breakfast at this cafe. Whilst I’m not a vegetarian I went with the veggie breakfast which was top class!

Lovely location and ambience. Loves the little amuse bouche and bread prior to getting our meals. The starters were gorgeous: mussels and prawns. The mains were slightly disappointing: steak and stew. The stew was just a stew, no sides and looked a bit funny on the plate by itself. It was very tasty though. My husband wasnt particularly impressed with the steak but it was a large rump cut at a very reasonable price. The chips were gorgeous. Overall a nice evening out, would visit again but order different mains.

Love this place. Lovely setting, good food, very dog friendly, nice staff. Will definitely come back.

The renovations and modernisation of the old buildings into a cafe and restaurant have been brilliantly done. While the atmosphere was of a quality restaurant and the food really was fabulously prepared and cooked lots of little things let the experience down..On one of the hottest days of the year only two small windows were slightly ajar, and it was baking in there. How hungry are you when you’re too hot? Added to this we were sat at our table ( with the menus ) for 10 minutes before our drinks order was taken, and it was another 10minutes before they appeared. While I am a big fan of not being rushed for our food order, as there was such a long wait there was no opportunity to get another drink until we had been there an hour ( bearing in mind it was very hot!) Our water jug had a chipThe menu had more of a winter feel to it - fish and chips, venison stew. All with chips, Something light, with salad, would have been great. We all had our eye on the homemade cheesecake, so didn’t have starters, only to find it was off the menu. So two of us had Eton mess instead, this was quite disappointing, as it was really a large glass of squirty cream with a tiny bit of meringue and some fruit syrup, a massive lack of summer berries ( in July in Scotland!)I’m not sure I would rush back, but I’m glad we went

We stumbled on the Potarch while staying on Deeside and looking for somewhere to have lunch. We were intending to sit outside at one of the picnic tables as we had our wee dog with us and it was too hot to leave her in the car. However, the manager invited us inside as the place is very dog friendly. We were lucky to get a table as it was busy being Sunday. Once seated and restraining our excitable pup the manager again appeared with a water bowl for the dog and proceeded to give her some gravy bone biscuits claiming he always fed the dogs first! The lunch menu is more adventurous than many smaller restaurants but we quickly opted for the set lunch menu for £12.95 for three, yes three, courses. What a good decision that turned out to be. A choice of five starters of which I chose classic mussels with shallots and wine which came in a small cast iron pot piping hot and plenty for a starter all large plump and juicy. My wife had king prawns with chilli and followed with fish and chips which she declared moist and very tasty the modest portion being ample for a three course lunch. I had the slow braised beef casserole also in a cast iron pot which kept it very hot. For me, who adds all sorts of flavours to such things, it was a bit bland but nonetheless very tasty and tender and ample portion. We could both have been satisfied with that but since sweet was included I opted for the Eaton Mess which was a delight with strawberries and she had a fresh fruit salad topped with a lemon sorbet which she said was wonderful. We shall certainly make a point of eating here again. The staff were really excellent led by the dog friendly manager who who assume is French and he certainly knows how to run this small but popular restaurant, quietly directing the staff and watchful of the customers.

Food: just acceptable.Price: not great value.Atmosphere: rather bleak.Greeting: unhelpful, slow and deliberately rude. The man who dealt with us behaved as though he was doing us a favour. Reluctantly - and ultimately offensively. Perhaps the absence of competition out here leads to complacency and lack of professionalism, but the deal should be the same everywhere:- the establishment ensures that we are dealt with courteously and professionally, if they fall short they apologise; - in return we give them our money, they aren’t doing us an unpaid favour. We kept our part of the bargain; they didn’t. It was little consolation to be told, without apology, that the behaviour of the person concerned was due to a severe hangover - and certainly no excuse. If someone in a customer-facing job turns up unfit to perform that role, he should be assigned to other duties. We don’t just pay for food, we pay for a pleasant experience. Nice location when the weather’s good. If we come again we’ll bring a picnic.

Visited here for a late breakfast mid week in July and my friend and I were really impressed....first of all the setting is beautiful, and we were blessed with a sunny day.Arrived a little late for breakfast but the 2 kind gentleman there were happy to oblige in letting us order.Had one vegetarian and one Scottish breakfast and both were lovely and fresh.We sat outside which was lovely and well kept, with water pitchers to serve yourselves, and the inside part was just as nice....decorated tastefully and really in keeping with the location.The thing I really noticed during the visit was that the the staff working there were so friendly and accommodating...really shone though.

We have been here a number of times for breakfast and lunch. The food is second to none. Stunning local produce, Great friendly service, outside seating/ service also, log burning stove inside for winter, real nice outside area to kick back in the sun. The full Scottish breakfast and sticky toffee pudding has been our top picks so far. Just stunning.Great place to stop off when going a drive in the car or bike. Never fails to impress.

Nipped past here for lunch after walking around Glen Tanar, I had a cheese and ham toastie which was nice and my wife had the home made tomato soup which was equally as good. Staff were very friendly and attentive, price was also reasonable. Very busy place so would recommend booking beforehand, would definitely return.

An amazing find. Very modern interior yet still in great keeping with the local area. Great and friendly staff and service. An exceptional menu for food and refreshments. I can very easily recommend return visits..

We had lunch here with my family including an 18 month old. The food was excellent. The service was as good as it gets. This is a terrific spot for kids. They brought the kids meal quickly and it was terrific. There is even a great playground just outside. Overall I cannot think of anything that was not just great. I highly recommend this great spot.

Stopped here for lunch today.... what a fabulous meal we had. The staff were very attentive without being intrusive. The food was truly delicious, definitely recommend others to try it. Well done Potarch!

Lovely very place to eat excellent food, nice quiet location. Staff friendly. Might be better to book a table.

Lovely setting and decor!Food was average, nothing extraordinary and decently priced.Male staff member with the short brown hair was lovely and very professional, made us all feel welcome! Creds to this guy.Male staff member with the long dark ponytail, however, was pretty rude to us when we requested to split the bill. He seemed to have a lot to do with the till so I made a joke about the process seeming complicated and asked if he was okay, his response was a sarky rant about how when he is out with his friends he doesn’t mind paying the full bill to avoid “this” happening. Didn’t appreciate his attitude, kinda ruined the experience. I feel like it’s quite common to have to split the bill sometimes!

The location of the restaurant is beautiful. It is just across from the river and large grassy areas where people can play, have picnics etc. The Restaurant/ hotel itself has a small adventure area for children. The food and the service are both excellent and we have always good meals there. We were lucky the day we went. Just outside the building are the Dinnie Stones. Two stones with a combined weight of over 500 KG. there was a strongman event that day and they were lifting the two stones. well worth a visit.

We came here with my dad after a day exploring in Scotland . We sat down and had fantastic service straight away that was personal and friendly . A delightfully simple menu and beautiful ambiance. With the focus being on good fresh and local food we ordered starters, mains and desserts each one being better than the last . There was no rush to be moved on , we could just sit and enjoy the space . We shall certainly be back and was even told about the change of menu due to the summer season coming In .

This is a great place to have coffee and cake before setting off on one of the many local walks or call in for lunch afterwards! The food is of consistently good quality and locally sourced. Service is fast and friendly although you may wait longer at times when it is particularly busy. Weather permitting you can wait outside with a drink or enjoy the cosy fireside seats indoors. Once served, you will agree that it was worth waiting for. There is a good selection on the menu with the option of small or large portions offered. Whether you opt for a lighter meal, soup and a sandwich or choose one of the more substantial offerings, you will not be disappointed.

After we heard few good reviews from our friends we decided go here for lunch in Potarch Cafe. Restaurant was very busy. It was so nice outside and sunny so we sit on terrace. Very friendly staff well trained and professional. Very good food. Starter, main course were amazing. I had fish and chips and salad with very tasty dressing. Definitely we will be back and maybe for dinner next time.

Stoped in past here on the way home ,didn't book but was welcomed in as was early and fully booked later on that night .staff where friendly ,food excellent and not too pricey either .can't wait to go back .

Lugar muito bacana, com boa comida e preço justo. Menu com entrada + prato principal por £12,90. Um achado.

We were here to complete the Dinnie Stone lift for our son/brother. The barkeep provided all the fixings for an excellent celebration. This is the prototypical UK pub with all the amenities for a complete experience.

We arrived at a busy time on Saturday afternoon for coffee. Although the cafe was full, the staff managed to squeeze all six of us in. Our tea, coffee, cakes & traybakes were all delicious. Just what we needed after our walk.

We had a family group eating a late lunch. As it was about 3.30 only sandwiches were available but we enjoyed them. We also a a nice single malt!

My husband and I cycled out from Aberdeen for our 15th anniversary, and treated ourselves to the venison casserole. We each had a small portion, which was plenty. All the way home we were raving about it, trying to work out the recipe (as we'd like to replicate it!). It was truly scrumptious. You can also tell a good restaurant by its ice-cream; perfectly churned without any crystals. This restaurant will definitely be on our cycle map from now on!

Dropped in on recommendation. Being Monday, not busy but enough people so as not to feel awkward. Loved the setting and the authentic old style decor. Prompt and polite service and the staff knew the menu and specials without prompt. I had a cheeseburger with trimmings, all of which were very good. My wife had carrot and ginger soup which she said was delicious and importantly, roasting hot. Coffee/tea/selection of cakes to finish. No complaints at all and reasonable cost, comparable or cheaper than similar elsewhere. We’d go back.

We were out at a weekend for lunch and it's clearly a popular place (we had booked in advance). The menu choices were quite exciting looking and there was also a set menu offering.I really enjoyed the food, the atmosphere was nice and the coffee good.

This really was the best quiche I have ever had. Definitely going back. Staff very nice and they must have a great chef.

Potarch, with its famous Donald Dinnie stones, has been a family favourite for many years, near to Banchory and within easy reach of Aberdeen. Now extensively refurbished and looking very impressive indeed, we decided to book for an informal lunch in the country. We were warmly welcomed into the pleasant ambiance of the restaurant and found ourselves a delightful corner seat. The service on hand was easy-going, friendly and efficient. The menu is extensive and comprehensive but our eyes immediately landed on the 'Specials' board which today featured Ballogie Estate Venison Casserole. Yum! Together with some tasty Potato & Leek Soup (on a chilly day), lunch was sorted. Since we had a variety of appetites at our table, we found the availability of both small and large portions of both the Soup and the Casserole to be very helpful, and just what we wanted. The Venison Casserole, complete with potatoes and vegetable in its own little cast-iron pot, was to die for and is well worth going out of your way! It was simply delicious, and very filling. On this occasion no room for a dessert, only coffees all round, followed by a walk to work off the lunch. We'll definitely be back! Thank you, Potarch Café & Restaurant! A great experience!

Have driven past here on a number of occasions and never stopped as only going to Ballater where we normally stop for lunch or a coffee. From now on I will be stopping here, it is excellent, the menu has a lovely selection and all courses are fairly priced, the food is outstanding and it is a great atmosphere within. Great service was provided by the staff on duty.I will be returning as soon as possible.

Had the most delicious Valentines Dunner here last night. Everything to perfection. Could not have got a better meal anywhere. Well done. Will definitely be my favourite place for dinner in and around Banchory from now on. 👍👍👍👍

Had a great meal last night at Potarch.. was a set menu as it was valentines days but still an excellent choice. Couldn’t fault the whole night

Popped in yesterday as we were in the area and after a short walk we went to the rrestaurant to ask if there was a table for 2 for lunch. There was a lady preparing a table by the door so I asked her if they had any tables - her response “no chance”!!No sorry were fully booked or unfortunately we don’t have anything, just “no chance”. Not a great first impression

I moved to Banchory a few month ago and discover this little cafe restaurant while walking along the river.Been there a few times since and never been disappointed. Had breakfast a few time and lunch as well, always very good, they started a lunch set menu 2 course for under £13 which is great value and the quality is fantastic, fresh and tasty food.But what made me write a review is the dinner, tried it in December. When you arrive they offer you an amuse bouche to start, then they give you some fresh homemade bread while you wait for your food to be prepared. I chhose their homemade chicken liver parfait and the venison steak, my wife had the mussels and the fish which was a lovely fillet of Cod in creamy saffron sauce with prawns, it was really tasty and well presented. We shared the sticky toffee pudding which is from cartmel, I believe it's the best I ever had. The wine list is also quite nice, not extensive but if you like organic wine they have a nice selection, we took a bottle of Italian unfiltered white wine which was amazing.Service was nice, attentive and friendly. I will definitely bring my family when they will come visit us, I can't wait to show them the place.

I’d viewed a few other local venues before settling on Potarch Restaurant to host Ann’s surprise birthday dinner for 24 guests.The restaurant manager Michael took the stress away with his can do approach; the ambiance of the restaurant was set perfectly; log fire with a piper playing in the background to welcome guests along with bubbly & delicious canapés.The superb food & courteous service enhanced the evening, finalising with a dance.Thank you for creating a perfect evening.Donald Keenan

We treated ourselves to a 2 course lunch mid week. Food was delicious, good choice of drinks, attentive staff and warm atmosphere- wood burner in the corner! We haven't stopped recommending it.

Recently visited with family for an evening meal. The refurbishment of the property has been very tastefully done providing a warm inviting venue. The menu whilst small I regard as an indication that all produce is fresh whilst still offering the diner a varied selection to choose from.Our meal was well prepared and presented by friendly staff out to ensure their diners were well looked after. Without question I would recommend dining albeit it is a bit out in the sticks.Since visiting I have spoken to others who sing the praise of their lunches which in 2019 will be on the cards for us.

Lunch at the Potarch. Two courses from the Xmas menu - soup and hake - both very good. Service was excellent at a busy time.

Touring Deeside with friends we found this wonderful coffee stop. Sitting round a lovely fire we were served the finest coffee and the freshest scones. Manager Mika and his lovely wife Rose were wonderful hosts and we plan to return soon to try their most appetising lunch menu.Bill and Matti

Came here with my family on a Sunday. We hadn’t booked, but only had to wait a few minutes for a tablet. Service was quick and friendly and we all enjoyed our food! The atmosphere and decor is really nice, especially the wood burner.

My family of 6 came during "the Gathering" so it was pretty crowded with spectators that came to watch attempted lifts of the Dinnie Steens and other strong man feats. We had a wonderful time. Food was great and the service was fast and friendly. We enjoyed a wonderful conversation with a fireman from Stirling that was there to attempt the lift. Which was great because he was there by himself so we became his cheering section as he made his lift. I also had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Martin Jancsics a stone lifting legend. As well as enjoying a conversation with Stevie Shanks' wife and mom. What a great day, with great people and really good food.

Following a family photo shoot down by the river (don’t go there) 14 of us landed on Potarch hotel for lunch Now this is not a big restaurant so 3 tables later the service began. Good service/ good food and a lovely little place Recommended

Lovely little place! Serves very tasty food - fish & chips and the burger options are always a favourite. Wood burner in the corner, seems very popular with cyclists and walkers given its location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here with friends. The service was friendly and attentive and the food delicious and very reasonably priced. We will certainly return when we are next in the area.

Vi stannade här för lunch och upptäckte en rad goda och vällagade rätter. Fish and chips fanns i två storlekar - en utmärkt idé. Alla i vårt sällskap var mycket nöjda och både mat och dryck höll hög standard, liksom servicen. Under högsäsong bör man nog boka bord!

Our table for 6 enjoyed a fabulous evening dinner at Potarch. Great friendly service, excellent food, fabulous wine, lovely location. There was nothing not to like!!!

Very good food in this restaurant. They realy know how to make lamb. Its a good place to have birtdayparties

Went today as a family with our dog, The staff Charlotte and James where both outstanding and very accommodating. Lovely place fantastic menu, reasonably priced. It does not happen very often at all but all four of us all found the food, the staff, the building being disabled friendly, fantastic parking on-site, FAULTLESS. This place thanks to all the staff is as good as the 7star Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubi Even the toilets where outstanding. All credit to them all.