Seafield Arms Hotel Restaurant in Aberdeenshire

I had a wonderful, fun time at a rodeo themed Prosecco afternoon tea party with my friends in this beautiful hotel. It could not have been better. Very well thought out cowboy decor, so much fresh, tasty food, excellent DJ Paul T and the staff, as always, were amazing 🤩 10/10 team Seafield 🤠 👏🏻👏🏻

Lovely friendly hotel. Check in was very efficient with a nice ambiance. The room was modern decorated and very clean. It was expensive for Room only as you pay similar in city hotels with a dinner & breakfast included but we will still be back for a return visit.

Fantastic yet again was so excited to come back after visiting in August. Was as good A’s remembered lovely gin choices and great food. Had mackerel starter,fish platter and sloe gin cheesecake all amazing! Husband had fillet steak soup and choc brownie and loved it all too. 100% visit if your in the area xx

Had dinner in the bar area with my 2 daughters , son , son in law , grandson (18 today) and my granddaughter. Drinks were ordered and arrived, 2 cocktails one if which was accidently split all down the back of my daughter by the young man serving. He was apologetic and helped clean up the mess although my daughter had to now sit in a cold wet dress. No other member of staff or service in "authority " came over. The food service was terrible with my son being served another customers steak which was then taken away and served to the right table. When the food was served mostly all together,service didn't know who to give the 3 steaks ordered to and when asked what the sauces were , said one of then was CHEESE. Was told it should be whisky and said it could be he didn't know. This was my first experience of the Seafield and sadly will be my last. The lack of professionalism, attention to detail and blatant lack of training was unforgivable. Depending on the cleaning instructions for my daughters cocktail soaked dress the Seafield Arms can expect a dry cleaning bill, which they should have offered in the first place.

Starter (chicken skewers) and main (chicken korma penne pasta) were very good. Now I love my dessert so when I ordered strawberry meringue roulade I expected to get a meringue roll with cream and strawberries. What I got was like an arctic roll. Sponge rolled up with strawberry cream/icecream and it was frozen. Not sure if it was meant to be. Explained to the server after everyone had finished theirs (I had eaten some of mine as I wasn’t sure what it was to begin with) but he only apologised. Wish I had taken something else as the other desserts looked good.

Disappointing! Travelled with our family to Cullen to have Cullenskink and unfortunately it was terrible. I did pass on my disappointment to the waitresses, but got the impression my opinion wouldn’t be passed on to management as I’d requested. The hotel is lovely and it’s a shame the food let it down.

I came here for the Cullen skink and it was absolutely amazing! I am still thinking about it days later. A really lovely lunch, many thanks.

We have visited the Seafield Arms Hotel restaurant several times but not for dinner and by large the experience had been good. However a recent visit for dinner with family up from the south of England was less than satisfactory. First the positive, our waiter was enthusiastic, keen and polite. Turning to the food, our starters were OK but the main course fell well short of acceptable, all four of us had the Smoked Black Angus Gold Fillet with Cherry Smoked Duck, (£33.90), I like to think I have a reasonable palate but couldn't distinguish between the beef and the duck, both elements were over cooked and dry consequently we mentioned it to the waiter. He returned after speaking to the Chef saying its the way he cooks it, which raised our eyebrows. We don't normally write to a restaurant/hotel but we felt it appropriate on this occasion, we received a holding email response stating the 'management' would revert, some 10 days later we are still waiting, which I think is appalling and hence this review. We will not be returning to the Seafield A few days later we took our guests to a restaurant in Inverness for a meal of roughly the same value c£300 for 4 and the response from them to the meal was that they would fly from the south coast just to go back to that restaurant as was the best meal they had in a long time

Poor standards on the food not the best food picture on a plate been here a few times and food ok but not today very disappointing think I will try Royal Oak next time heard that the food is better there can’t be any worse than this one supposed to be lobster

Amazing! Popped myself for a drink while husband worked locally took him back twice for an evening meal everything we ate was beautiful husband had fillet steak twice I tried the burger and the cod and langoustines from the specials menu both were great. Fab gin selection too

Shockingly over cooked food … 4 steaks and duck …. awful output- dry poor flavour ! Lovely waiting staff sad about the quality of the food put out by the chef. Really poor response to complaint… never again !!!!!!

Had a lovely meal this evening again in such a welcolming atmosphere Sticky toffee pudding and the cheesecake with biscoff ice cream to die for ended up sharing each others. The staff are always so friendly nothing is ever a bother. See you again soon.

Thoroughly enjoyed the meal in the bistro. I had small fish and chips, partner had Cullen Skink as main meal. We shared cheese and biscuits. Very relaxed - service prompt but not rushed. The menu was varied and covered for dietry requirments very well.

Bar 19 had 2 lovely gents as barman & waiter. Very polite. Didn’t have long to wait for order. Food was just lovely and tasty, and presented well. Hubby had Cullen skink soup as a starter, and said it was the best he had ever tasted , thick and chunky.

I have been here a few times with different companions, and have had mixed experiences. Sometimes the staff are lovely and couldn't be more helpful and accommodating, and sometimes they are quite offhand. The first time I had lunch here, the soup was tinned (or tasted as if it was!), although the bread was nice enough. The second time, we had delicious fish. The third time, the food was fine but the portions were very meagre. I am also in two minds about the decor. It is clean and freshly done, and some original features have been retained, but I remember this hotel as it used to be, and feel it's a shame that much of its original charm has been lost. Now it's just like any other 'boutique' hotel. Sadly, many Georgian and Victorian hotels like this are being 'boutiqued' - I think they must all use the same interior designer who thinks 'Okay, it's Scotland, let's go heavy on the stags and tweeds.' I miss the ambience of a traditional, upmarket country hotel with roaring fires and real antiques and its own individual style. They have retained one of the fireplaces, but it no longer functions. Shame.

Excellent food and service. They even have a menu for vegans and vegetarians. Big platefuls. Reasonable priced. The Cullen soup and broccoli/ cauliflower soup we're excellent.

A family birthday occasion was a treat at the Seafield. Staff from reception to the restaurant were friendly, professional and efficient. A good ambiance. We both ordered battered haddock for our lunch, which arrived quickly and was most enjoyable. Each being just under £20. Staff...

My wife and friends attended for a pre Xmas meal at the hotel. They were extremely disappointed on most of the experience except the meal which was good. On arrival they were not warmly greeted and no one took their coats. They went directly to...

We tried to book the bar but this wasn’t available so we ended up in the restaurant. We were a party of 6, 2 elderly parents, 2 children under 12, not a starter that appealed to any of us, the mains were quail, venison, duck...

The Seafield Arms is a beautiful hotel located beside the A96 in Cullen. Our party of four fancied a coffee break and paid a late afternoon visit to the Seafield Arms. We were shown into a luxuriously appointed lounge where we received quick and friendly...

Visited the Seafield Arms Hotel in Cullen for an anniversary meal with an overnight stay in Lower Mews Cottage which also allowed us to take our dog. The accommodation was spacious and superbly fitted out. The service and quality of our meal in the Grant...

Nothing actually bad about the food, but I don't know why you would pay £30+ for fairly traditional main courses. The cooking is fine, but without finesse or artistry that one might expect at such elevated prices. Basically meat and two (overcooked) veg. All dishes...