Seafood Bothy in Aberdeenshire

Please read this and other recent reviews before parting with any money- Despite reading a few reviews on here where others had aired their disappointment, we were still excited to visit and sample the wonderful seafood on offer from the Seafood Bothy. However, this excitement was short lived. I chose the lobster and prawn roll. The roll was lovely, the box was full of salad but the seafood, the headliner of this dish, was sadly lacking. Two small pieces of lobster with about ten prawns which looked like they were previously frozen and could have been sourced from a local supermarket. The mayo wasn’t good quality either. My partner ordered the crab quiche which appeared as a shallow filled crab/egg filling in a pie case. I’m not sure this could be classed as a quiche. Nothing else in the bag. It did taste of crab though. On a positive note, the staff were lovely but I cannot help feeling that they are living on a past reputation. I don’t mind paying for good quality local produce which lives up to its reputation. This did not. Perhaps they should rename their van The Salad Shack as that’s what I got.

All the photos looked so good we couldn't wait to visit! But the food was nothing like the photos - I couldn't find any lobster in my lobster and prawn roll. And the prawns didn't taste any fresher than the those from Tesco's. The crayfish baguette was better, well filled with crayfish but the bread on both dishes was 'plastic' aerated bread. The photos led me to believe this would be artisan street food using prime, fresh local ingredients - my experience didn't bear this out.

Was looking forward to trying this spot, what a big disappointment. The lobster & prawn roll was just a hard roll with 4 prawns and a sliver of lobster, if even that. What a rip off, not to mention tasteless.

Took my wife over to get a lobster prawn roll £12 what a rip off , a few prawns with one or 2 small bits of lobster.

Fabulous little seafood bothy which served a lovely Lobster and crab open sandwich. The seafood wraps looked amazing. Definitely worth a visit. It was a little pricy, £12 but I didn’t care, the food was outstanding.

Direttamente sul molo questo chioschetto che serve pesce fresco, l'ho trovato molto caratteristico. Abbiamo preso panino con aragosta e granchio, non il migliore che ho mangiato ma buono! Ha piccoli tavolini sul retro comodi per consumare il pasto

Overpriced well below average toastie my wife and I always wanted to try their food on our trips to Stonehaven and we went for the fresh crab toastie (terrible) £24 for two !! When my wife brought it to our wee table sitting on the pier I thought that looks like the cheapest white bread money could buy then the burnt black bits of lettuce sticking out and some obnoxious overzealous filling that totally overwhelmed what crab meat was in it the heinous act was we pretended to eat it cause of the expense as I ripped the scorched bits of and tried the nachos (soft) drizzled with sweet chilli sauce the whole experience was of being ripped off !! Totally do not find one thing to compliment this place on !

This is a great little place on the quayside at Stonehaven harbour which always seemed to be busy. There is limited seating around it but plenty more places to perch around the harbour. All food is freshly prepared so there may be a short wait. We had a crab Scotch egg. It was huge and came in a pot with salad. It was £8 but we considered it good value for money. They happily cut ours in half for us to share. The food is not cheap but you are paying for quality locally caught food which is supplied by their own fishing boat. If you want to eat a truly local, freshly prepared snack in a beautiful location then give this place a try.

Return when we can and never disappointed. Mackerel pate is delicious and the platter is amazing. Come as a family and all go away happy and full 😀

Had crab wraps last week. I loved it. Fresh crab meat and a lovely healthy salad. Super little bothy in a great location.

I came up to Stonehaven for a short break and was chatting to a few locals who recommended that I try the Seafood Bothy. I am so glad that I did as the crab scotch eggs and also the fresh lobster was so tasty. I will certainly be back for more. 🦞🦀👍

What a great little place for lunch. The food is excellent. I loved the lobster and prawn roll. Very tasty. Can't wait to return to sample more of the delicious food. Highly recommended.

Had the quesadilla and crap wraps to share really pleased flavourful and filling defo be back again- lovely ladies great customer service

Best wraps ive ever tasted in my life, the crab wraps, person i was with had crab toast and she said best toasties she ever tasted. So 10/10

Poor value for money. £12 for a very small amount of seafood on basically a finger roll. Disappointing.

Our cray fish baguette that cost £10 came in a very small dry brioche finger roll. Very disappointing service as it took 30 minutes for it to come. The baguette was padded out with yellow lettuce and had some cheap rubbish Doritos on the side. For £10 it was an absolute scam.

Heard a lot about this place Had a lobster& prawn ciabatta with salad. Small dry roll with very little lobster and a few tiny prawns some limp lettuce and a mass of mixed beans At £12 it was an absolute rip off and certainly wouldn’t waste my time & petrol going back !! I would have rated it as ZERO had that been possible

My partner and I were really looking forward to trying the seafood bothy as we both love lobster. I went for the lobster quesadilla which was completely lacking in both seafood and flavour. The bean salad was watery and flavourless and tasted like mush in the mouth. The tortilla chips came with a bland dip and even they couldn’t save the show. How can you go wrong with tortillas? The pieces of lobster were so tiny that I wondered if she had forgotten to put them in. My partner opted for the lobster roll which was served on a brioche bun. All this sounded delicious until he realised it was almost devoid of any lobster at all. Just a lot of salad in a bun! We were charged around £27 for this disappointing experience and will not be returning any time soon. If you want overpriced and flavourless food, go ahead and order but take a magnifying glass to find your lobster and some seasoning or dressing to add flavour.

Having heard about the Seafood Bothy, my daughter and I decided to pay a visit… what a disappointment. The food was terrible and way overpriced. £8 Cheesy Seafood Nachos… a pile of nachos with a weak cheese sauce with no flavour, little seasoning and 4...

After many moons we finally attended the seafood bothy established seafoodament. We were enchanted by the choice of seafood meals available. Eventually we settled on the half priced quesadillas which were a true treat for the tastebuds, although at £15 I would have been a...

Value for money no longer there at seafood bothy. For some dishes paying equivalent price as you would in a restaurant. Pies / quiche not great quality at all.

We have been regulars to the seafood bothy when we visit stonehaven. Very disappointed with our latest visit. The crab claw salad used to be delicious, a fair sized portion with quite a few claws and hefty, tasty salad to accompany it! Not only has...

I was looking forward to the seafood platter here after seeing it on Facebook but after arriving at the both and seeing the menu I was thrown too much choice and I couldn’t make my mind up. Fair play to the two ladies behind the...

My wife and I were so looking forward to having lunch from the Seafood Bothy. I thought the menu had some exciting items listed and I took a while to decide what to order. My wife opted for the crayfish baguette and I ordered the...

We attended the Chapelton market and queued for the lobster and prawn quesadilla. It was £15 for one and had very little in terms of any actual seafood in the quesadilla. It was served in a cardboard box which was rather flimsy to hold the...

Went with a friend to Stonehaven & came across the Seafood Bothy. Cute little horsebox at the harbour. We couldn’t decide what to have so opted to share a crab wraps & a lobster & prawn quesadilla. Both were served with salad on the side....

This was the second time we have been back at the bothy and can’t wait for the third!! The quesadillas were amazing and just what we needed for lunch! The staff are always so friendly and accommodating, all in all a fantastic local seafood buisness...

My wife and I decided to have lunch from the seafood bothy. I ordered the crab wrap and my wife had the mackerel pâté. Both meals were ok if overpriced. Later that day the crab wrap returned with a vengeance and I spent all afternoon...

Sunny Sunday to Stoney - got a bench close to Bothy - got ready - ordered Cullen Skink pie x 2 - sat down - opened box - a 3/4 sized pie - was expecting maybe a warm, smoked haddock, potato and creamy sauce filling...

Paid £15 for a lobster and prawn burrito, it was pre made so I got it immediately. On a cardboard box filled out with nachos and a couple of tiny dips. The burrito was ice cold. It was very dry and had very little moisture....

What a find. Fresh seafood imaginatively served up right on the harbour wall. Takeaway or just eat there and then on the small tables outside.

I was really looking forward to trying this place thinking that the food might be slightly similar to the Seafood Shack in Ullapool. Sadly it was a real let down. The prices did not reflect the amount of seafood in the dishes and we felt...

Unfortunately the food was a HUGE let down. Very sad because this is such a great idea to share locally caught seafood at a great location, however the food did not live up to the image. My partner had the lobster rice pot which portion...

Love this street food offering in Stonhaven, fantastic seafood. Had a wonderful Valentines platter and look forward to them opening on the pier for my visit to Stonhaven in March. So fresh, can see the boat that catches the lobsters and crabs. Salads very tasty....

We ordered a seafood platter from seafood bothy for valentines and it was amazing - the seafood was delicious and so well prepared, as were the sauces and everything that came with the platter. It was great value for money also given the amount and...

We had the Valentines platter and it was absolutely superb. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. The amount of seafood unbelievable. The sticky toffee pudding and sauce rounded off the meal, washed down with a refreshing Prosecco. Our only disappointment was the menu said the...

Just had the Valentine Seafood Platter which was out of this world. It was freshly cooked and so tasty. The lobster and langoustines were a good size, so much so, there’s enough left over to have tomorrow night which is saying a lot with my...

We were looking forward to freshly caught seafood from their own boat. We had the £25 platter which was beautifully presented however There was a lot of “bulking out” the cous cous and salad and the quantity of seafood itself was disappointing. The amount of...

I had the lobster and prawn rice pot. This contained one small piece of lobster and a few small prawns! I think this is a rip off at £7! Would not recommend.

We ordered seafood nachos (mussels, calamari and prawns). We got about 20 really cold mussels (far too much!), one ring of calamari and 2 prawns. Cheese sauce was too thick and didn’t taste very nice so we couldn’t eat it all. The crayfish baguette was...

I was excited when I saw the Bothy on the pier. I always try and support local businesses such as this and have seldom been disappointed. I wish I could say the same for the seafood bothy. I spent £25 on the seafood selection. What...

Absolutely beautiful food but be aware they are restaurant prices as it is restaurant quality! Would definitely eat here again but maybe get the fussy kids something from a chippy ;-)

Crab wraps were lovely, tasty and generously filled. Not so keen on the pasta or barley salad, the couscous was quite nice but personally a fresh green salad would have complimented it better. We were lucky to have a lovely warm day and eating outside...

This was sad. We love Stonehaven, and the horsebox on the pier converted into a seafood stall - what a lovely idea. We had recently visited similar outdoor eateries in Oban which are wonderful, so we had high hopes. The menu looked promising, but sadly...

We saw the signs around Stonehaven thought we'd give it a try. What a good choice. Delicious food. Well presented and prepared. Decent sized portions. Friendly staff. Really what's not to like. And I haven't even mentioned the harbourside location!

Best seafood platter in a long time. Amazing seafood platter packed with the best of local fresh seafood. Loads of choice. The mention of it on their blackboard does not do it justice. It's much better than their board suggests.

This has become an almost weekly treat for us! Lobster, Crab and seafood pasta are the go to recommendations when available. Lovely people too. Yes, it can take a while if there is a queue as all the food is assembled to order. But it's...

Certainly missed it when it was closed but a great seafood experience. A great choice of seafood and well prepared. Great with a glass of wine.