The Old Boatyard in Angus

Excellent place to visit and enjoy a birthday celebration 🎂. We will be back 😀

Absolutely amazing meal with my family for my anniversary. I really recommend the muscles, but really everything was fantastic. Compliments to the kitchen and front of house team, it was lovely.

Dinner on our first night in Arbroath and I was keen to try the smoked fish pie, the photo does not do it justice, it was delicious! Nico (apologies if not correct spelling) was our waiter and he was really lovely, he took the time to help us choose food and wine. Also nice to chat about climbing Munros! Nice outlook near the boatyards, service as great. Definitely recommend this place!

Lovely meal and very attentive staff.

Love this place and I will come back here

Visited at the weekend on a lovely sunny (but windy) day was lovely to sit and drink coffee overlooking the sea. Service was excellent as was the food ☺️

Very nicely located restaurant in the harbor with very friendly service, a small menu with delicious dishes prepared from regional ingredients. Recommended!

Very nicely located restaurant in the harbor with very friendly service, a small menu with delicious dishes prepared from regional ingredients. Recommended!

Was a great place with lovely views of the harbour. Spent the afternoon catching up with old friends we hadn't met for a few years. Hope to visit again soon xxx

We absolutely loved this place, fantastic family run restaurant with delicious food. Can absolutely recommend the Bloody Mary with the meatiest oyster I’ve ever eaten; and the monkfish was divine! The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, but with very professional staff, who are very attentive and caring. Thanks so much for a very enjoyable evening, our waitress is one of the owners daughters, and I have to say she is a credit to your lovely family.

Best family run and owned restaurant ever. We just came to town and had the best seafood meal from the North Atlantic.

Your management need to take a serious look at your staff, or is it the 2024 virus, just glad to get someone. Service, terrible by all 3 staff we encountered. You can't have dogs there, it's only a la carte, move your dogs. Absolute disgrace by all your staff, there are ways to talk to people. Good luck over the quiet months when you treat people like that, and all 3 staff were standing doing nothing when I entered. This was on Aug 30th around 5 pm if you want to narrow it down. And not a soul on your precious decking. Disgraceful customer service. And your toilets were out of paper, female

Great place to sit and enjoy fish and chips 😁

Stopped in for a pint after a day on the bike. Sat out back on the terrace which was a great sun trap. Staff were super friendly and very helpful, atmosphere inside seemed great as we passed through. Looking forward to returning one day for food.

Would highly recommend for lunch. Great fresh food,fantastic service and a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

Fantastic meal for family. We all had different things and each was delicious . Great choice , high quality and friendly service even though restaurant was super busy.

First time visit last night and won’t be the last. Food was delicious and the service was outstanding.

We really love this restaurant, every year we go back to Scotland, we always have to visit Arbroath just to go here for lunch or dinner. The food is delicious, the service is brilliant and the atmosphere is just what you want from a seaside restaurant.

Three of us 2 local (Dundee) and a friend from Surrey. Wonderful meals. We all has something different. Mine was salmon with gnocchi and veg and lovely light tasty sauce. The other 2 were also pleased with theirs. The service was excellent and friendly. We'll worth the trip from dundee

Amazing place everything was great

This is one of our favourite places to have lunch; we don't go very often but probably head up from Dundee every couple of months. Today we had a swim at Broughty Ferry beach first, and were in about twenty minutes, which is longer than usual. By the time we got to Arbroath the chill had set in... A waitress ( not our server) could see I was cold. She offered me a blanket, then brought two and helped me wrap up, which was the sweetest thing. Lunch was also delish; as usual

Very good food and atmosphere I definitely recommend it. However today we had a very bad experience with one of the waitresses. We were sitting outside, and we had just given our order, but we decided to move to a table in the sun because we were in the shade and it felt cold. As we were standing up to get to the other table the waitress shouted at us because the tables are numbered. I had not noticed that, and I understand it might create a problem when paying the bill, but it was an honest mistake and there is not reason to get shouted at. I hope this did not happen because we were speaking another language, but it definitely made me feel very unwelcome and sad.

Very expensive for the ratio of food and taste

We enjoyed our meal at The Old Boatyard Restaurant in Arbroath. The food was delicious, and the location is fantastic. However, as the restaurant got busier, the staff seemed a bit stressed, which made the service less friendly. This is understandable, but it did affect our experience slightly. Overall, though, the food, location, and service were excellent.

Excellent lunch - Arbroath smokies 👌

This is a lovely restaurant where you can enjoy fresh seafood sourced locally, prepared with care and where the staff are lovely. Louise in particular did a wonderful job of going out of her way to answer all of our questions. We are in no way seafood experts but she helped us figure out what we would like and was patient as we thought about it

Disappointing food 😢 chicken and haggis starter, tasteless, disgusting orange coloured sauce, fries heavy with fish tasting oil. Cannot recommend and would not return.

Excellent service and food. Hope to be back soon. 😎

A quick cup of coffee whilst meeting a friend. Service good sat outside as I had a dog with me

Sorry but this has to be the most over priced and arrogant restaurant around. Took ages to serve us ans found human hairs in the food. Complained and they said don't worry no extra charge. Other places very close by pride themselves on good service with a smile. Certainly won't be back. Owner so arrogant that he doesn't follow up on any reviews.

Absolutely stellar dining experience! This seaside seafood restaurant is a gem. From the moment we walked in, the fresh ocean breeze and stunning views set the perfect atmosphere. The menu is a seafood lover's dream, brimming with fresh, local catches. The lobster bisque was rich and creamy, while the grilled sea bass was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The staff was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, making excellent wine pairings with our meal. To top it all off, we enjoyed a delightful dessert watching the waves. A must-visit for anyone who loves great food and breathtaking views!

Exceptional service and an impressive wine selection make this seaside seafood restaurant a standout! The staff were not only friendly and welcoming but also extremely knowledgeable about both the menu and the extensive wine list. Our server guided us through perfect pairings, enhancing the flavors of our dishes with exquisite wines. The waiters recommendations were spot-on, elevating our dining experience to a new level. Every interaction was warm and professional, making us feel truly valued as guests. Coupled with the stunning ocean views, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone seeking top-notch service and a superb wine experience by the sea!

Having visited Seaton Cliffs (also with worth a visit) we saw the Old Boatyard and popped in for a meal. What a treat! A lovely restaurant with great decor and atmosphere and a spectacular view. We both enjoyed the paella, a tasty mix of seafood bits and bobs - very enjoyable. We will certainly be back - there are at least three other dishes I want to try!

Great place to stop as it’s just on cycle route 1 and great food and service

Fantastic spot overlooking the harbour. Some of the best food I have had, and ive had a lot Great local fish dishes, with meat and veggie options.

Great place for coffee and cake.

Fantastic menu, wonderful staff, we loved it and will be back next year.

Great views and atmosphere, attentive staff.

In a quiet atmosphere, beautifully set tables. Before you sit down, it's better to check whether the chairs are clean, from 4 2 chairs were not clean. Otherwise friendly staff. The food was very tasty and also plentiful. Moderate prices.

Very warm welcome, charming staff. Good food, reasonable price, beautiful view. To recommend.

Had a lovely lunch on Friday...we sat outside and enjoyed the view while eating..I had the best hamburger I've had ever along with a salad and chips...my friend had a lime chicken ciabatta and both were very tasty...the waitress was polite, helpful, and friendly....atmosphere was quiet yet a very busy restaurant inside and outside. Restaurant was chic and rustic...Will tell my friends to go and try it for themselves . We'll done keep up the work...

Great fish 🐟 and chips and happy staff members 😀

Went for our usual Wednesday bite to eat and a bottle of wine. Always a pleasure. Marco and his staff are just wonderful 😊. Fantastic Calamari and chippy chips.

A night to remember and a Lobster Thermador to die for. The Staff and service were so warm and friendly. Definitely deserves another visit when you've being treated so well.

What a disappointing first (and last) experience! Have the staff had their pay demand rejected or something? From the moment we entered this restaurant and we were pointed to where our booked table was instead of being taken there right through to the dessert, from the customer service perspective it was very poor. None of the staff who waited on our table even broke a smile of tried to engage with us in any way apart from the standard" what would you like". The restaurant was very busy initially and that may have contributed to the lack of basic customer service but never the less !! The food, by the way was delicious as were the desserts but to serve half of our table their dessert and the others not get theirs until those served first had finished is unacceptable. The restaurant needs to understand that people don't just go their to eat, they go to eat together. The answer to my query as to where our desserts were was that different desserts are made up in separate sections of the kitchen!!! So there's no coordination to ensure tables are served their meals at the same time??

The service was very good but was never asked how our meal was, if had been asked I would have commented that it was ok. Was a bit disappointed with the food, the Fish & Chips were average the batter wasn't crispy enough and the breaded Fish was dry, my brother had the Monkfish and the portion was rather small fir the money.

Fabulous Food, Staff Where Amazing, A Beautiful Setting With Great Views Out To Sea And Across The Harbour, Well Worth A Vist...

Friendly service with plenty of space for our party of 32 on an archaeological study tour . I enjoyed my crispy batter fish and chips though some thought the fish was too thinly cut and the Caesar salad was hearty but not authentic.

Excellent restaurant.. great drink selection.. careful presentation.. Only the portion sizes let the meal down - they were too small... Otherwise we enjoyed our lunch .. better than the usual Scottish sub standard cuisine served in 98% of eating establishments. Would recommend..

Cozy restaurant with a view of the harbour. Friendly staff

Perfect service, choice on the menu was extraordinary.. drink selection very comprehensive... My only gripe would be not getting some bread served with the meal.. I'm used to this in France and it doesn't cost much.. Perfect for those sauces left on the plate .

This was our second visit for breakfast. The Old Boatyard is situated on the seafront, so the views are lovely. The food was delicious, the Arbroath Smokles, obviously a must. The staff were very attentive. Definitely worth a visit, but check opening times, though. We arrived a bit early.

My Husband and I had a really fantastic meal the staff are wonderful and so welcoming I've had the best birthday treat I've ever had massive complements to the chef

Wonderful food and great service. Will be back when we stay again at harbour nights. All fresh food and the taste ! Didn’t rush you at all.

Good honest fresh seafood. Nothing fancy The service staff is mainly teenagers. Not surprisingly as it is so difficult for the catering industry to find staff nowadays. We were asked 4 times by 4 different waiteresses in 5 minutes what drink we wanted. They just need to get trained or allocated some tables.

We have been here on several occasions, food is always good, service is prompt, and the staff have a good sense of humour and banter. Worth a visit.

Very friendly and helpful staff, excellent food, nice and hot and well presented, nice view of the harbour.

We took our mum here for Mother's Day and the place was packed, great ambience from the second we entered. The staff were polite, attentive, quick to act and just lovely - offering us alternatives if something was sold out and even offering to move us to a different table when one became available as ours wasn't in a great place. There is a great menu with something for everyone (one of us is vegetarian and another doesn't eat fish). When the food arrived, it looked great, it was hot and it was absolutely delicious, there were 4 empty plates by the time we were finished. Cannot recommend this place enough! It was my first time here but it wont be my last, the best meal you will find in the area. Thanks to all the staff who made it such a lovely evening!

Service was good and the staff very nice. We only had drinks which are more expensive than most other places. Didn't have a dairy alternative hot chocolate, which was a shame.

We took our mum here for Mother's Day and the place was packed, great ambience from the second we entered. The staff were polite, attentive, quick to act and just lovely - offering us alternatives if something was sold out and even offering to move us to a different table when one became available as ours wasn't in a great place. There is a great menu with something for everyone (one of us is vegetarian and another doesn't eat fish). When the food arrived, it looked great, it was hot and it was absolutely delicious, there were 4 empty plates by the time we were finished. Cannot recommend this place enough! It was my first time here but it wont be my last, the best meal you will find in the area. Thanks to all the staff who made it such a lovely evening!

Very good taste but a few vegetarian options

We visited for an evening meal it was eccellent cant praise this place enough

I have been here on numerous occasions and have to say I have never been disappointed until now. Party of 5, one being a youngster and a bill of over £200. I have to say 4 meals were good, I choose a starter and a main from the “specials”. Whitebait which was cooked in the same fryer as the fish and tasted like a chippy, I did not complain just thought I’ll not order that again. My main was a whole Plaice, was not greatly presented but could overlook this, the fish itself was all stringy and mushy, it slipped through the prongs of the fork and had no taste. It ended up a mushy mess in the liquid at the bottom of the plate. I told the waitress that I was disappointed with the meal and had to ask twice to speak to someone to be told this was the nature of the fish and no one else had complained about it. The young lad who came with the bill was very rude and on leaving with the bill paid in full as they refused to accept the fish was unacceptable I stopped to thank the waitress as she had been lovely, and to tell the owner that I was very disappointed with the attitude we had received, he smirked and nodded his head at me, I will never be back either here or his chippy as I found his attitude was that he knew my meal was unacceptable but did not care one bit, for an owner to act like that I find totally unacceptable

Oh my word. The food was amazing. The chef really knows how to cook seafood and the staff were just amazing. They were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back. The location is also fantastic. Thank you xxx

Disappointing high teas. There are some nice things on the menu, but the high tea is poor and overpriced. The cake selection was small and stingy for the amount of people it served.

We recently dined at this harbor restaurant and had an exceptional experience. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home. Despite the restaurant being busy, we were seated promptly. Now, onto the food – the pasta was truly outstanding. The flavors were exquisite, and it's evident that the kitchen takes great pride in their culinary creations. We highly recommend this restaurant for its warm atmosphere, delectable cuisine, and efficient service. A delightful dining choice by the harbor.

I was really impressed with everything in the restaurant, but especially the Arbroath Smokie Chowder… Oh my god! The service and atmosphere were excellent as well. We visited there in September and left with great memories!

Situated between the harbour and the signal tower museum, and with magnificiant views out to sea The Old Boatyard is in a splendid location. Food and drinks are not cheap, however the quality was excellent, and the service just as good. There is ample parking outside and the restaurant being situated all on ground level is easily accessible by wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Food and service was excellent. Prices very reasonable for the quality of meals. Very busy but staff were attentive and were happy and polite.

Second visit ,staff were lovely and very efficient ,I had smokie linguine, felt it could have been warmer ,but edible ,all in all a nice meal but felt it was a bit expensive for what we had

A great place to visit!!! Service is very welcoming. Friendly staff who were attentive and accommodating even although we hadn’t booked Cosy atmosphere- great cheffed food with excellent quality ingredients and all cooked very well.

Quick service and good choice of food

My son and his family visiting from Australia wanted to try Arbroath Smokies. They loved them. Everything about our visit was perfection. Our server, a lass from Liverpool took great care if us. Thanks to everyone at the Old Boatyard. We will be back on their next visit to Scotland

Enjoyed our food, service great

Lovely place,great food,excellent views and the staff cannot do enough for you. Wonderful atmosphere and a relaxing place to eat and unwind. 5 stars on everything ❤️

Had a cocktail which came with a hair in it. Asked for a new one and that one with another hair in it! Third time lucky. Other drinks and food good. Was quite happy with it all until on leaving they ignored us saying bye and one member said to another fairly loudly that we were "very rude". Don't think asking for hygiene standards is rude and we were polite about the whole thing. At least wait until the customer leaves before talking about them!

Very nice meal at a good price for the excellent quality. Party of five and all enjoyed it. Nice atmosphere and great friendly staff who are very enthusiastic. Most had fish but I had a steak and very nicely cooked it was, with crispy onion rings and hot pepper sauce. Delicious.

Friendly welcome and well looked after by a professional team. Food and service was outstanding - not rushed but not ignored, despite being the Friday before Christmas. Realistically priced for quality and quantity offered. Noticed how nicely children were treated by staff. Well done and thank you, we'll be back on our next visit to Scotland.

Popped in for breakfast the food is next level and well priced. Staff are very friendly and professional we will return

Did not like the chips, terrible thin things all greasy

Visted yesterday for an engagement celebration. Food seemed good but the place needed a good clean. Very run down, dirty and the toilets were very poor. Windows were smeared, dust everywhere and no attention to detail. We were handed menus that looked like children had eaten their dinner off them then used them to draw all over. Should have left then tbh. We both had fish dishes which tasted very good but the fish soup was full of bones and lets say not feeling great today. The meal wasn't cheap which makes it all the worse. We aren't people who make a fuss so just wouldnt recommend and definitely wouldn't return!

Thoroughly enjoyed our evening meal at the old boatyard. Great parking facilities followed by a warm welcome into a very pleasant dining area. Food was excellent and the service was great too. Prices very reasonable. Can't wait to go back.

Best seafood lunch I've ever had. I'm not surprised the restaurant was busy on a November weekday.

Very good. On a rainy day visit to Arbroath it was great to have some Smokies here. Views out over the sea wall /Harbour. Service was prompt and friendly. About the best venue in town (that we saw on our 1.5 hour walkabout).

Great location and food was absolutely supurb, we wanted seafood and were spoilt for choice on the menu. Both my wife and I had the fish pie for main course - made with smokies and absolutely delicious. Starters were also good, Fish pate and oatcakes for my wife and I had the mussels - both v good. Wine was also excellent. A long time since I had a meal out this good, we will definitely be back.

Last minute decision, phoned and made a reservation. On arrival, a nice friendly welcome and taken to our table. The specials were explained to us and we all made our choices. Food and drink were exceptional. I can highly recommend the Oysters. Waiting staff were brilliant and friendly and I can only apologise for tripping over the owner on my crutches!!! First time here, but will be on our list of restaurants in the local area that we choose to go to!!!

Lovely setting by the sea. Great local standard dishes including fresh haddock. Also good variety of more upmarket plates. Look forward to returning.

Only had some coffees which was nice. Comfortable seating and a nice view of the harbour. Didn't eat so cannot comment on the food but what we saw was huge pieces of cake that looked really nice. Staff were welcoming.

Some great seafood - scallops were first class. Chowder was weak and watery. Dog area only outside on flags not on decking is a ridiculous rule.

Arrived as unbooked walk-ins at midday 5/10/23. Staff so welcoming and attentive with wonderful food at very reasonable price given the portion size and quality. Had hoped to find a lovely restaurant overlooking the marina and this exceeded all our expectations. Best of all the staff suggested other places in Arbroath to visit to help make for a truly lovely day. This restaurant and the folk who work there are a real credit to Arbroath and great ambassadors for the town. Thank you.

Food was mediocre to poor Quality certainly does not match the inflated prices charged Essentially the quality of a chippy meal and not a particularly good one Service slow

Food was mediocre to poor Quality certainly does not match the inflated prices charged Essentially the quality of a chippy meal and not a particularly good one Service slow

We had a great meal in this lovely restaurant. We were in Arbroath specifically for the smokies my husband had wanted to try for very many years and this was our first taste. We both had them for starters (there were various ways you could have them). Then I had halibut, one of my very favourite fish, and it was delicious. Husband had equally delicious sea bass. Restaurant was very busy but service was good and staff were efficient and charming. We went back another day for morning coffee and cake - very good. They also serve breakfast. We'd love to go back.

Overbooked, horrendously busy,no room between tables and extremely noisy because of hen parties. This was 6 o’clock on a Saturday evening. Food overpriced,especially starter and main,fish pie,had little sauce and was as dry as unbuttered bread. Reported dry fish pie 3 times but no one was interested. They just wanted our money and our table.Made us feel very unwelcome.Won’t be back.

Great food and service. We've been before and didn't hesitate to return.

We visited on a busy night over the August Bank Holiday weekend, so the place was packed and very noisy. Our table was cramped against a side door - although I had booked ahead - and smokers were squeezing in and out and leaving the door open, so I was acting as doorman. The staff were friendly but rushed off their feet. We had all seafood entrees and mains. The bisque lacked taste and the rest was just OK for the price. Maybe we would have done better to order fish and chips. Even given how busy things were, I would not return.

Four of us here for a family meal. Two of us had the haddock/leek crepe, very tasty however the accompanying sauce was rather “thin” but very tasty, we asked for bread so as not to leave so much of it. Chowder was imo also a bit “thin” but again was very tasty and was certainly enjoyed. Bread was lovely, as was my glass of Rose. The other three just had water. Three of us had fish and chips, all three enjoyed this. I had the hake with fragrant (Thai inspired) risotto, I really enjoyed this, the flavours in the risotto blended together very well. Two of us shared a knickerbocker glory (not my first choice from the sundae’s list), it’s been years since I’ve had one and we both enjoyed it. The service was good, surroundings are nice, but there was a couple of bits of food from previous diners on the floor under our table/my chair, something I do get a bit irked at. Women’s toilet was very clean, that’s something I truly appreciate. The menu prices on here should be up-dated as they have risen quite a bit. Overall, I would definitely happily return any time. It was my first visit, the other three had all eaten here at least once previously and are also happy to return any time.

Lobster Thermidor absolutely brilliant! Delicious 😋

First time i have ever seen a lobster thermador served topped with spiced mushrooms ? No cheese no garlic no breadcrumbs in fact it was disgusting for £50.. You need to teach or replace your chef as the hake on the risotto was so overcooked and dry it was inedible

Did any of these “chefs” learn how to prepare seafood in continental Europe? My garlic prawns arrived shelled. Sitting in a yellow puddle. I was expecting five prawns in shells in garlicked butter. This was a butter sauce with garlic tossed over the seafood. I asked for chips… they were hard and dry. I actually left them. No point in complaining … no point in mentioning Livorno, the joys of Arcachon or St Jean de luz. They’d have thought I was a crank. But I do know that nowhere in France would this bizarre presentation be accepted. Seafood restaurant? I don’t think so!! The salad was the star act tho!