The Garden Restaurant & Raemoir Cafe in Aberdeenshire

Having previously been to restaurant and had lovely meal there we decided to try newly refurbished cafe at the front. What a mistake, poor selection of premaid sw/ paninis(it doesn’t take long to prepare them fresh). However we persevered, staff looked miserable Toasties were toasted and we sat down. My mozzarella/pesto / sun dried tomato was soggy and tasteless, the coleslaw( which had to be paid for over and above the sandwich along with the”salad”) was inedible due to the majority of it being just mayo. The final straw was the plastic i found in it. The management were right over , offered substitutes etc and I got a refund , I mean these things happen , the food was minging to begin with, the staff were depressing me and all for a premium price, no thanks we won’t be back , I’ll stick to restaurant next time if at all

If visiting the cafe at the front of the building do not order a mocha. It was awful and I had to change it for another drink. I had forgotten that I’d had one there ages ago that was awful too and had to go back. It had virtually no froth on top and was just a cup of dark brown liquid. Not the usual tempting mocha at all. I suspect it was made by hand without the use of a mocha machine perhaps? I usually use the restaurant /cafe in another part of the store and mochas are normal there.

Went in to browse at jelly cats and their vegan food then went around the rest of the shop only to find a candle/soap/scented oil section and as I usually do I smelled the testers with my twin sister. We usually tell each other to smell really bad ones and it’s fun but a lady working there thought we were stealing and proceeded to follow us around the shop for half an hour although we said many times we didn’t want their old people smelly oils and then walked around with our pockets turned inside out. Not to mention we have previously been in a car collision in the car park of this garden centre and were offered no help from the staff there. Anyways we got polenta and paid for it the only things in my pockets were my inhaler epipen and phone not any stolen goods that stink like incontinence.

My family and I were fishing on the Dee and I contacted Raemoir to ask if they could provide a take away picnic lunch and some bakes for afternoon tea for our party which they said yes, they could do. It was top notch! Absolutely delicious quiche, sausage rolls, scotch eggs, salad and a myriad of other goodies. I have lunched several times at Raemoir and am never disappointed at the quality of the cuisine and great value and this was the same. Well done to their management, chefs and catering staff, bravo!

Very nice glass sided restaurant within the garden centre.You have to wait at the door until staff fetch you.This area is subject to rain and you can get wet in the queue.Very pleasant cheerful staff and a lot of them. We wanted coffee and a light lunch,it was 11.30am,so ordered the prawn cocktail.One of theses had to be GF and was produced.Also Earl Grey tea and rhubarb lemonade.It was really nice and tasty.The restaurant filled up very fast so would suggest booking a table.It is waitress service including the bill.

Came to the cafe for a spot of lunch. Ordered a bacon,brie and mango panini but what I got was really just a barely toasted soggy roll. I was asked if I would like salad with it and I said yes, not realising I would...

The food here is consistently fabulous and great value too. The quality of the food is top notch and the staff are so very helpful and friendly. Love it here. This is the potato cake with smoked haddock and poached egg option from the menu....

The food is always good here. Service is quick and friendly. And there was no pressure to move on, thanks. The restaurant is often quite noisy because of chatter, clanging as plates and cutlery are served or cleared, the odd badly behaved kid and no...

It was quite a cold day and as we waited in the queue outside we noted that the exterior doors were closed. Great, hoping this would be a warmer visit inside than usual. We eventually got seated inside, at the second row of tables from...

Been in a few times to shop and eat . It’s a lovely place with lots to see and you are very much spoiled for choice in the food store as well as in the shops . The restaurant has a wide range of food...

We have had lunch several times at Raemoir and have always been delighted with both the menu and specials on offer. The Restaurant staff are attentive and helpful and generally the whole place is well run, clean and welcoming.

Great service and breakfast on two occasions this week. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Breakfasts arrived quickly and lovely.

This review is for the small coffee area near the foodhall. Four years ago I wrote a review about the best cake I'd ever had. I was happy to see that the cake standards haven't slipped since then, and the cakes are still absolutely amazing....

First time visit since covid a guy gave us a table and menus but never came for an order ended up going up to counter to order my wife had rea never gave us milk. Scone were good and huge bit pricey staff not attentive...

Visited the Restaurant today for Sunday lunch, expecting a decent lunch, we were wrong it was exceptional! From the Soup through to the main course of Roast Beef, roast potatoes and vegetables the food was truly amazing. We would highly recommend a visit to this...

My wife and I decided to visit the restaurant today and we sat outside in very comfy seating under overhead heaters. We both had very nice breakfasts and coffee. The service was first class and we could not fault anything. Thank you

We came for breakfast today and it was banging. 10/10 all round. Great portion size, great quality produce and all cooked to perfection. Reasonably priced too considering the quality. Staff were also very helpful. This will be our new breakfast spot!

We dropped by Raemoir for lunch with friends. Food was good, service was a little slow, but we were in no hurry so that wasn’t an issue. But what a racket in the place. I understand that the staff have little control over noisy kids...

Chaotic. No staff training, it would seem. Running everywhere but not effectively. Mid-afternoon on a Sunday, we sat at our table waiting to order. And we waited ..and waited. We asked two different waiting staff if we could order something….nobody came back to us. After...

I visit every week in order to support a much loved local, family owned business, and to partake of the best bacon and egg rolls on the planet. I have read the negative reviews and I can honestly say, I have never encountered problems such...

Great food and an excellent choice on menu for coffee afternoon tea or lunchService good,friendly and we had beef olives and stovies,great wholesome food,veg was fresh and tastyNoticed family beside us having afternoon tea and the selection looked great,try that next time I think

I went to the cafe for some coffees and cake with my husband, when one young member of staff came up to us and cleared our table we asked what it was like to work in the cafe, they replied “terrible, it’s the worst job I’ve ever had” and I was shocked but then I learnt why the staff were so miserable understaffed and under paid, apparently some of them only get £3.50 an hour!!! That’s shocking especially for how busy the cafe was absolutely appalling!!!

I was in the cafe for some light lunch with my wife, the food was lovely and authentic, BUT, there was one member of staff that was really rude to me he had ginger hair and glasses I asked for his name but he wouldn’t give it too me, I asked where the milk was and he was really rude and said it’s self service go get it yourself, i was quite shocked considering I come here regularly and have never experienced such rudeness!! Hopefully to save the reputation of the business the member of staff will be disciplined or fired!!!

We were staying nearby and visited the Garden Centre just about lunch time. It was pretty busy but the staff were very efficient and the food was excellent. One of the very good points which I feel need to be noted is that there is more than ample parking in the grounds. It was really busy when we were there but we still managed to find a sI recommend this restaurant to folk looking for a quick bite to eat. They can be assured of fast, friendly servic e and spotless toilet facilities..

The Raemoir Cafe was a lovely place but the menu was a bit too fancy for children. I had the jacket potato which claimed to have avocado, hummous and carrot, however when it arrived it was mostly red and yellow peppers which I can't eat so was very dissapointing. The whole place was excellent though.

We visited today the restaurant at Raemoir Garden centre today with our daughter who is here on holiday. We have been going to this place since it was a hut and our children were young. We arrived at 10.45am for coffee. It was busy but not every table was taken. The waitress who met us suggested we sit at a table she was about to clear, and we said that was fine but there were others free. However she said most were reserved because they were having a coach party in for afternoon tea. It was pretty obvious where the tables were set for that and they were apart from the others which were free. I said that we were only in for coffee and the waitress then pointed us to a table which was reserved for 12.30pm, no doubt for lunch. Another waitress whom we know, and who is very efficient came for our order. Our scones came quickly but we had around 10 - 15 minutes to wait for our coffee because there was only a young girl trying to cope with the many orders in turn. We observed however that a couple who had arrived after us had been served their drinks, while we still waited. At 11 am suddenly a number of waitresses appeared and began to help.The coffee and food were excellent as usual but we came away thinking we had been an inconvenience to the waitress and that coach parties coming for afternoon teas were more important. Yes they bring in revenue, but then so do all the local regular customers when the summer is over and the coaches have all gone. I hope that next time we visit we can expect better service. Otherwise we shall just take our coffee elsewhere.

As far as garden centres go, this is quite a good one. My only downside is that like all these centres they are stuffed with over 50% of STUFF WE DON’T REALLY NEED! Lots of mass produced kitschy stuff. They do it better than most though so in fairness I grade them as a four. I’d like to see reasonably priced local artisan section in here too with unique elements. The Restaurant and Cafe seem better than your average also, so well done!

Arriving at cafe we collected tray, at the till on ordering two teas, we were directed to the tea pots and hugely over the top range of tea bags. After filling our own tea pot from the hot tap that dispenses with short bursts (not ideal when filling a pot of tea for two) we collected our cups and saucers, then milk from under the cooler. Hugely disappointed with the service, can’t see the point of going to a cafe to make my own beverages. Should have saved myself £4.20 and made them at home. Cafe was very hot, although it was very hot day, think more should have been done to cool the area as it’s still early in the year and the weather is expected to get nicer. Kids area seemed pleasant enough, except creepy horror film clown hanging above it. Daughter loved her ice cream that she purchased in main area of the garden centre.

After eating here many times over the last couple of years and enjoying the food and buzz of the restaurant i was shocked at the service provided today and simply walked out, my partner and I where shown to a seat out in the greenhouse part of the restaurant (26c outside) weren't asked if we would like to order drinks in the sweltering heat that met us in the greenhouse and simply left with the menu to gaze at for 25 minutes, I tried to get the attention of a few waiters and the odd waitress that where hanging about serving people who came in after us but to no avail..We got up and left the place very disappointed. I did tell a sale person on the way out whom asked if i wanted to see the manager but by this time i was so hot and sticky i just couldn't be bothered. Put simply i won't be back.

We usually eat in the cafe as it is very child friendly with small play tables for young children within the eating area. However as there was just mum and gran visiting today we decided to try the garden room where there's table service. After a short wait we were seated and soon enjoying a well cooked tasty lunch. The bowl of soup was so filling that I struggled to finish the main course of roast rib of beef and there was no way I could face dessert! All round, we felt that there was plenty of choice on the menu and we enjoyed our meal in pleasant surroundings.

This cafe is also busy and it is at times hard to find a table. However, we enjoyed our snack/lunch today as the selection is always good as is the food.

After visiting a nearby castle, we decided to seek a restaurant for lunch.We visited the garden centre and it is well stocked but it was food we wanted.The sign outside said restaurant but once inside it's plain that that it is just a glorified snack bar, ok for tea and cake but a restaurant, no way.We left and sought somewhere with more sustaining food.

Bike parking outside door - lovely clean toilets and nice coffee - although the iPad controlled coffee machine is rather slow - nice to a vegan cake with the coffee

Highly rate our lunch here. It was a very busy Sunday and the staff coped amazingly well & they were happy to let us order at our own leisurely pace. The menu suited the children & all 7 adults. We all chose different meals from the menu which we all enjoyed. The chef is to be congratulated. The cakes & sweets were a real treat. All courses came in a choice of sizes too which is a good thing if there’s picky eaters in your crowd. Thanks again Raemoir Garden Centre Restaurant. Happy to recommend.

Went and had cakes and a coffee first thing that went wrong was lattes we got were cold and then ordered 2 chocolate fudge cakes with cream but got ice cream instead and had to wait ages to get cream had to ask 3 people for cream then finally when we got the cream cake was cold then my partner found a hair on top of her cake which was disgusting don’t think I will be coming back again

Have visited a few times last being a week ago. It is very expensive for what it is and I always feel harassed into making quick menu decisions, chef on salad bar was particularly rude last Monday. Menu is not clear and cafe is jammed with furniture so difficult to walk through.

Called here for Sunday breakfast when staying at a local caravan site. Very busy but managed to get a table for two without waiting. Everything was sourced from local producers and simply superb. Bright clean place with excellent staff. Highly recommended and will definitely use again.

Lovely selection of cakes and scones.Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.The only down side is it's a bit confusing for some at the till as it's self-selection for teas/coffees via an iPad and the people in front of us at the till was truly flummoxed by the technology! Perhaps display instructions before the till to speed things up a bit?

Quite a light bright well lit cafe attracting young families with a large play area .Fine for a quick coffee and bits to eat but quite noisy. We were quite happy with the food , service was fast and friendly and we would certainly look in again

I've been to the restaurant a few times with family and on my own. The staff are very friendly and the breaded fish and chips is amazing. The restaurant can get very busy at lunchtimes. I've also been to the cafe on a few occasions too and couldn't have faulted that either. I'd have visited the cafe on my trip there but it was so busy that I didn't want to queue and not get a table. With going to the restaurant, I'd be guaranteed somewhere to sit.

We were on our holiday and we came across this place which had been recommended to us. We were very impressed by the garden centre and there was a good cafe. We just had scones and coffee which were good and were reasonably priced.

I thought that the cakes and hot drinks were well priced compared to comparable places. The kids drinks were ok price wise too. My only slight quibble was that we ordered a hot chocolate and it was advertised with cream and marshmallows but was a fairly standard machine hot chocolate. However I was charged accordingly.

Last time my friend and i were here, we just had tea and a cake each. This time, we were a bit hungrier so decided to have something more. My friend had a baked potato with cheese, I had a panini with mozzarella & pepper and we had a soft drink each.

The garden centre itself is excellent. Plants well laid out and in good condition with reasonable selection. This was a return visit after number of years. The cafe itself was not as good as before. Food was average at best, the cafe area itself is tired and in need of a facelift. Lots of staff in that area. None of them busy or looking very interested. Disappointing overall.

Soups are good but thought they tasted a bit watery recently. Oatcakes or bread choice would be great. Bread is not everyone cup of tea. Large pot of tea for £2.10 each.

We arrived just after breakfast had stopped being served I think (11.30ish). My husband had the smoked salmon sandwich, I had the soup and an amazing sundried tomato and leek roll. Our child had the kids fish and chips which was lovely. Staff were all lovely and helpful. By the time we left it was very busy and there were a good few reserved tables. We would recommend.

Today we went to Raemoir for lunch in the restaurant. After being seated for 15 mins without anyone offering us drinks- we were sat in the corner...2 other tables were just seated and had an older waitress come over to ask for their order, of course they weren’t ready as they had literally just been given the menu. However we said excuse me as we had been waiting for a while but the lady ignored us. Within a couple seconds another waitress went back to the same table- again they weren’t ready, so we said excuse me again and no response. Eventually we were served, the food was fantastic couldn’t have been better. - credit to the chef!

Had Xmas lunch here food was just amazing staff very friendly, tables were cleared very quickly will definitely be a regular visitor here

I visited on a cold, wet February Friday and couldn’t have had a nicer day. The food was excellent as usual (I had a delicious bowl of soup, bread, coffee and a fabulous cake from the self service restaurant), very tasty and great value. The staff were friendly and helpful and the array of goods for sale is diverse and beautifully displayed. Purchased a few tubs of fat balls for my garden birds (a tasty lunch for them too) and I look forward to returning again soon.

Normally there always 2 soups but today had to wait 20 minutes for the lentil soup. Very odd. Asked woman cutting up bread when was the soup available until and she never answered. She looked very moody. Sign for the 2 soups was not that clear which was which soup. Another couple next to us in line were asking which soup was vegetarian as signage was unclear.

Stopped off for a quick lunch last week, the lentil soup was excellent. The fresh bread is really good. Been many times, always good.

I’ve been to Raemoir a couple of dozen times over the past 2 years and frankly wouldn’t bother going to any other one now, despite living right on the doorstep of one and only a handful of miles away from another (the other 2 biggies in Aberdeenshire). The range and quality of plants and household items, the layout, the assistants all incredibly knowledgeable and helpful beyond the call of duty, immaculate toilets, plenty parking, general TLC and ambience are what get my 5*. And you haven’t lived till you’ve tasted their home made Cracknel or Pate!

Consistently excellent whether for a brief Sunday brunch, a lunch or simply a coffee & a cake.

Lovely choice of hot/cold food on offer and all looked tempting. Macaroni cheese is a favourite so was hoping for plenty of cheese with taste and wasn’t disappointed. Would return just for that!

Like going here for soup as you get a choice of 2 in the self service cafe area (there also a restaurant nearer the outdoor plant area). But I believe they have introduced smaller bowls for the soup since I have been going over the last 4 years. Saw the smaller bowls next to the older larger bowls. The family that own it are often in the sales floor area and they dont take you on. Last time I was there - a live robin was bobbing about in the dog /bird food area. Hope it made it out alive

Visited the cafe here today and sampled the best stovies ever. Pleasant surroundings, friendly staff and clean toilets. Lots of seasonal shopping could be done here. Trees decorations,food and gifts. Also a children's play area.

I suggest a significant wage rise for the person who bakes the cakes for the cafe. I had a Honeymoon Slice today, I think that's what it was called, a coconut and gooey caramel type thing, and it was amazingly good. The lentil soup was nice too. Prices are pretty steep, but it's Royal Deeside I guess so that's to be expected.

I ordered a baked potato with tuna and two sides and a latte out of the new dispenser. And my partner had a scone and a latte.

Visited with my mum and son on Monday 12th November for lunch as my son was off school for an in service day. The restaurant was relatively busy but our order was taken fairly promptly. We did have a little wait for our food but when it did arrive all dishes were tasty. I had the chicken and leek pie and my mum had the stovies both dishes were from the specials menu. My son had the lentil soup and a sandwich.

At Raemoir the food is very good quality at a reasonable price both in the cafe and the restaurant. Our granddaughters love going there in the run up to Christmas particularly when they have great Christmas displays. Well worth a visit.

A good menu on offer here and food is tasty. Homemade cakes and a large open kitchen preparing meals. Food is always good and is popular - would recommend booking at a weekend if going at lunchtime but if not, the tables are turned round efficiently.

This garden centre has expanded dramatically and now boasts a much enlarged restaurant with a very good choice of food. Wide range of goods in the shopping area.

We had lunch here on friday. My wife had the soup of the day which was fine. My son had a burger and fries it was excellent, cooked medium. I hadone of the special, it was liver and onions with veg .Very nice !! The service was quick ,but not that friendly." Just a job type of service". Not rude or anything, Just lacking something. We would us again.

A bit like House of Bruar's food hall inside, lots of homemade quality goodies - scones, traybakes, cakes etc.I went in expecting something of less quality - a big garden centre type place - and while it has that feel overall, it's a cornucopia of delights. Didn't try the café so not sure what quality of served food is like, but the loose Blue Cheese scones and tiffin takeaway was pretty good.

What a fabulous place this is! Lots of goodies to browse in the shop and two options for something to eat, the cafe and the restaurant.

Delicious meringues served by helpful staff. The garden centre seemed a bit half empty, but maybe because they were between seasons.

Visited on a Monday and was surprised how busy the pace was !

We came out to raemoir on Sunday past. Usually we go through to the restaurant but a few of us just fancied a snack so we opted for the cafe instead.

Had lunch here yesterday and ordered the kedgeree. Sadly it turned out to be a dish of curried flavoured rice with perhaps 4 slivers of fish about the size of an almond. Hence it tasted more of curry and rice than fish. To be fair the two poached eggs were excellent.

We love a visit to the restaurant at RaemoIr Garden Centre, and we especially like the scones. This visit on a Monday morning was to use my birthday voucher which Raemoir very generously send Reward Card members for tea/coffee and scone for two. They make the best scones anywhere in the area, and lovely friendly service. Thankfully on this occasion the garden room restaurant was not very busy, as the volume of noise when it is full is often very off-putting.

Excellent salads. The battered fish was also excellent. My ginger beer was Australian rather than British.

stopped at this garden centre for break while travelling. Visited the café had sandwiches which are made fresh to order with the choice of two salad products. all for £6.99. it was delicious. the service was nice and friendly as well. overall a great place to visit not just for lunch but for the range of gifts and foodstuffs.

This is one of our favourite places for a coffee break and also lunch. Today we were there for lunch and the soup we had was first class as was the sandwiches which were freshly made. This was followed by cakes and there was a great selection including many GF options.

First of all I’d like to say the soup was great however self service and high prices just put a sour taste in my mouth and I don’t think that’s what made my coffee taste so bad.

Went there around 1.30pm today 4th August, was seated at table 2, we had an afternoon tea for four people. The selection and quantity of sandwiches and assorted cakes/scone/pancakes was first class. Our young waitress was attentive and on the ball as were all the staff. Top ups of tea and coffee. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Great all round venue if your looking for quick dining in the cafe, soup is perfection, sausage roll are just so good, and finish off with anything with meringue. In the restaurant there is table service a good variety of dishes and lovely sitting in/out area.

We had lunch on Sunday and it was great. I had the roast beef with lovely Yorkshire pudding. all just excellent, my wife had the roast chicken which was also perfect, we had puddings to follow

The restaurant has been a firm favourite for many years for lunch and afternoon teas. Food is delicious and well presented, staff are very pleasant.

This is a regular place to visit when we are in Banchory as the cafe is very good and on our visit this week the staff went out of their way to help us. The garden centre plants are very good and there is a terrific range with yet again great staff.

On a day out to Banchory visited this venue and found it a worthwhile visit with lovely restaurant with a wide variety of food and then afterwards browsed the Garden Centre.

Second occasion for us visiting this restaurant.The food is delicious and the service is excellent. From the presentation of the food to the manner it is served the impression is one of a highly professional setup. I would certainly recommend this restaurant.

Pleasant enough cafe in a Garden Centre, but the refreshments and the goods are a little above average price and you will probably get both cheaper elsewhere. Nevertheless, an enjoyable occasion and w would probably pop in again if in the area.

We visited with our daughter for a morning treat. The scones, as always were delicious. Rather than coffee or tea which my husband and daughter had I tried the Hot Chocolate, and that will be my 'new favourite'. It was very, very scrummy and great value.

I had the vegetarian quiche salad again. Freshly made quiche which was very tasty. It comes with a lovely salad dressed in raspberry dressing. £10.99 may sound expensive but it is definitely worth it. Comes with chips or boiled potatoes.

I use garden centers for business meetings - this one works quite well suitable for a relatively private business chat. The food is good and the menu has a range of options. However, when I go out for a coffee, I like it to me made by the staff - NOT a vending machine suited to an office environment.

We decided to pop in here for SundayLunch. There are two locations at the location, one is a self service type of cafe and the other is a “waited” service.

Recent visit. Spiced Bread and Butter Pudding on the menu - sounds delicious but in fact it was Panetonne that had been used and I hated it. I did complain to the ?chef/manager but only received an argument that the board had said 'Spiced Bread and Butter Pudding'. Well I guess I missed something because that does not spell out to me that it was using anything other than BREAD and not PANETONNE. Suggest they clarify their menu. I did not even get an apology and paid £5.99 for something I couldnt eat. Dont think I would bother going again..

My friend and I had lunch here with her small children.

Stopped at Banchory for afternoon tea. The food was fresh and well prepared, and the serving staff were helpful. It’s also a good place for plants and decorative knickknacks.

We needed somewhere to entertain our 2 young grandsons and the cafe at Raemoir was recommended. It has a play area which they liked. Food was fine, just what would be expected. The odd shopping trip helped to keep the boys amused. Overall a success.

I take my elderly mum here now and again for a day out. Mum is in a wheelchair now and the staff are always SO helpful and kind, especially the ladies who have been there for years. We always have the poached egg with black pudding...I wish I knew how the chef cooks the egg...it is always perfect and tastes absolutely wonderful.

Visited the garden restaurant for an early Sunday lunch. Open from 11;30 which was good for the grandchild.Great plate of food and very efficiently served. Back next week to try out the full Scottish breakfast.

Had a really good breakfast , freshly cooked , great service and lovely staff . Coffee very good also .

Met a friend for lunch in the restaurant - we go there as we tend to find that young families eat in the café out front. Although the tables and chairs haven't changed in years, it is always solidly dependable good food at affordable prices. This visit didn't disappoint! Our meals came swiftly - piping hot, looking lovely and tasting delicious. Okay - it's not the Ritz - but it's not the Ritz's prices either. Very well worth a visit and a regularly high level of food and service. Recommend.

Great place to take kids for quick tasty lunch. The seating area could do with some upgrading as could the toys, but it's by far the most kid friendly place in Banchory.

Was visiting my mum in Banchory and took her for a treat to the Garden Restaurant for afternoon tea. It was the second time I had been there, the last time about 8 months ago. The reason we returned was because we had been impressed with our first visit. You get choice of tea or coffee and various sandwiches. Then there are pancakes, scones, cakes and meringues and if you cannot eat it all, they gave you a "doggy bag" to take the rest home. Excellent. The afternoon tea is £10 per person but I thought it was very good value. The only issue I might have if I wanted to be fussy was that the cream did taste a little synthetic, fresh cream would have been nicer. The waitresses were very friendly and helpful. My mum wanted to have tomato with her cheese sandwich and they were happy to oblige. Would definitely recommend. After you have your afternoon tea have a stroll around the garden centre, some really lovely things there to look at. Enjoy!

Raemoir is without doubt one of the premium destination garden centres in the U.K. and I always enjoy a look round. In addition we always enjoy the garden restaurant as it has a lovely feel about it as you can sit and look out as people browse the various plants etc.

I visit Banchory on business around 4 times per year and like to take my customer to the Raemoir for lunch. It is a nice place with plenty of natural light, and service is quick, friendly and professional.

Having enjoyed meals in the restaurant several times, I decided to have a quick bite to eat in the cafe, thinking it would be of a similar standard.

Restaurant was full, so we took a table for 6 just outside the restaurant but still under cover. It was nice as it wasn't so loud or hot. Chicken broth was lovely, we all had a mixture of the Sunday roasts. Beef was excellent, yorkies were massive, veg lovely. Roast chicken was equally as good. 3 of us took the sherry trifle for pudding. You don't often see traditional pudding like this nowadays. But it was a very difficult choice as all the puddings looked lovely.