The Station Hotel Restaurant in Aberdeenshire

We were there during the Haal festival and the restaurant was very efficiently run and the food was great.

We stayed one night in the Portsoy Hotel. Portsoy is a seacoast town currently noted as the set for the beginning of the Peaky Blinders series. We were there researching family ties. The Station Hotel is a full service hotel with rooms, eating areas and banquet room(s). Our room was adequate overlooking the street which was not too busy. In the morning we found dripping from the bathroom ceiling from a leak on an upper floor which the staff promised to address but we were already checked out. The restaurant was unremarkable but adequate.

The staff were very friendly, and the service very good. We actually went twice. The first time we both had the fish and chips, which was excellent - crispy light batter and the freshest fish straight out of the north sea. When we went back the second time, my wife had fish and chips again, but the batter was much thicker, and somewhat stodgy between the outside and the fish itself. I had the steak pie, and for the money it was very disappointing - the portion of pie was quite small and the filling was quite mean.

On the only day when it rained during our camping visit we headed to the Station Hotel. In spite of staying in the village many times during the last couple of Covid years, this was the first time we visited - we wish we had discovered it on early trips. Staff were friendly, nice little pub with a games room beside the restaurant with a good selection of beers, spirits and whiskies. Along with this, the food choice and quality was the best we have had in the area, better than the Seafield in Cullen for our family. Fresh local produce from the sea and land expertly prepared and served by a busy restaurant team that always had a smile on their faces. Between the 2 adults and 2 children we had a decent range of starters, mains and sweets on our 2 visits - couldn't fault anything and the next time we venture to Portsoy it will be our first stop.

five stars every time. The food and service is always great. Regular customers who love the Station. Delicious food . Varied menu having something for everyone. Highly recommend a visit. Never disappoints! Thank you Susan, Ewan and staff.

Stayed here this week. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Susan the owner showed us to the room and told us everything we needed to know to settle in. Its an old building with lots of character features. The room and bed was comfortable and had everything we needed. Breakfast was good, lots of choice served freshly prepared to your table with care and speed. Dinner in the restaurant was very good. Lots of local ingredients. Lots of choice. Helpful and motivated staff. The food was well cooked and presented and very enjoyable and exceeded my expectations. We tried several items during the stay and the black pudding bon bons, the monk fish scampi, the Cullen skink and chicken linguinie were all deliciousI would definitely stay and eat here again. Well done Cameron and Susan. The other recent review that says avoid at all costs can't be trusted in anyway in my experience.

We decided to visit the establishment for lunch today as a treat as we have heard good things …well it should be avoided the steak we ordered medium rare which was well done and tasteless,paper thin the entire lunch bill came to £87 would have been better off getting a chippy 😞we left rather disappointed

Really friendly to book with Susan really helpful.small twin at rear of hotel.Clean ensuite and comfy beds.excellentevening meals and good breakfast with lots of choices.no complaints and would certainly use again

This was a convenient place to stop for supper whilst visiting Portsoy - food good and well presented.

We went for lunch not really knowing what we wanted but we fancied chips with whatever it was. We weren’t disappointed. Friendly welcome, relaxed atmosphere and delicious food. We would definitely recommend to all.

Had meals two nights whilst staying in Portsoy both very friendly staff and locals. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere

My husband and I ate here yesterday and wasn't disappointed. Amazing service and Wonderful flavoursome food. Will 100% be going again.

Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Owners and staff very friendly and welcoming. Room super clean and comfortable, and both the breakfast and dinner were first class. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to cut short our stay but will definitely return to this hotel and beautiful area. Highly recommend.

Friendly staff who were very welcoming. Dogs allowed in restaurant / lounge which was a huge help to us visiting from local campsite.

Lovely home made meals. The ladies had soup and the men had the butchers sausage on a roll. Delicious sausages. Friendly staff. Value for money. We will go back.

Stopped on a tour of the area. Good, friendly service and reasonable value for a quick snack a a pint of Guiness!

Good Value hotel in beautiful village of Portsoy. We stayed in family room, 1 double and two twins. Spacious room, very clean and adequate bathroom. Restaurant was fully booked on a Wednesday night which is a good sign so we settled for a few beers...

visited this hotel for a supper with friends we had all pre ordered our meals due to the fact they said they were busy which is fair enough::. myself being gluten free previously enquired about the choices available which apart from the gf pasta and...

Wife and I went for lunch and were not disappointed, Fish & Chips for me, Steak Pie & Chips for the wife, followed by Apple Pie and Ice Cream each, sooooperb !! The service was very good, nice and friendly with very nice, clean and...

Stayed hear with 5 of the family 2019 a great holiday. Came for a meal with my brother who lives hear. Evrithing was great again..staff and Susan could not do enough. Food to die for steak was perfect and my brother and his wife vegan...

Had a delicious lunch here. We had Cullen Skink and scallops to start followed by fish and chips and rib eye steak. All was delicious, so much so that we tried to book again, but they were full.

Lovely restaurant, great attentive service! Lots of options on the menu, we were spoiled for choice. Everything we ordered was very tasty, but the scallops were especially good. Friendly atmosphere. Would definitely come back next time we are in Portsoy! Thank you :)

Party of 4 went for tea. Starter of pulled pork tasted good but really requires more such as soured cream, cheese, guacamole and lettuce to hit the mark. This was £6.50. Main of fish cake and poached egg was not a fish cake. For almost...

Went to the Station Hotel Portsoy today for lunch. We had Chicken Katsu Curry from the specials board and Pan Fried Sea Bass from their new menu. Both were superb and beautifully presented. Well done chefs.

Das Essen mit lokalem Essen war sehr gut. Der geräucherte, gekochte Fisch mit Cheddar-Sahnesauce war wirklich sehr gut. Auch das...

Visited for a meal. We hadn’t booked. Staff member who took our orders was very polite and helpful. Took our details for coronavirus check and trace. Three of us had smoked haddock on creamy mash with cheese sauce and veg and it was absolutely delicious....

We were booked on a DB&B basis for 3 nights and therefore enjoyed the restaurant throughout. Service was very good. The menu didn't change much during our stay but this is to be expected in a small town and after months of 'lockdown' for Covid-19....

I have eaten here many times and did so again each evening during my recent holiday. The sevice is excellent and the staff so friendly. The menu is very varied and food which is prepared using local is fabulous. The desserts are "to die for".

What a gem this restaurant is, such a warm welcome and the food is just delicious. The scallops with black pudding was beautifully presented, the steak was perfect, as was the beer battered fish with chips. Will definitely be back, thanks!

What an absolute find, have for no reason always by passed the Station Hotel, we have a holiday home nearby. Was given a recommendation so thought let’s give it a try. So glad we did.... we received a warm welcome from Susan and her staff....

Best of scottish fare with an excellent chef preparing local produce to its finest outcome. Cullen skink not to be missed

A very good varied choice on the menu and "Specials Board", excellent value, quality and service and very happily try to fulfill the requirements of demanding youngsters if what they require is not on the menu.

Delicious fresh food - Cullen skink with homemade oatcakes - divine, steak was perfect, staff really great - would definitely eat here again.

Our family visited this establishment for a week day lunch when passing through Portsoy. We parked on the main street, directly outside this hotel (no parking charge). A group were just leaving the restaurant as we arrived and we were therefore the only ones (bar one couple) eating there that day. Pleasant open, cosy, clean surroundings, with music playing quietly in the back ground.Greeted and attended to by Laura, who throughout the whole experience was just excellent. An very friendly, busy and professional manner about her. A joy to behold.My meal (haddock & chips) was even better than our last visit. Definitely an increase on quantity, with the quality being just as good. Better value too, at under £12 for this option. I was that stuffed that I couldn't even attempt a dessert! We'll be back.Thank you Laura and the SHR.

Dopo aver visitato Pennan e diretti ad Inverness, ci siamo fermati a pranzare in questo locale, anche per l'assenza di alternative. Il posto è molto semplice, quasi dimesso, tuttavia luminoso, accogliente e tranquillo (siamo arrivati tardi, attorno alle 14.00). Ci hanno servito dopo un'attesa ragionevole e abbiamo mangiato un discreto fish & chips e un buon spezzatino di cervo. Soliti piselli scozzesi, smeraldini e assolutamente insapori. Prezzo contenuto. Complessivamente da consigliare.

A small family lunch here was still enjoyable. Welcomed by friendly staff, we were the only ones visiting at the time. Peace and tranquility. Lovely food, a wee bit expensive, but no real complaints. We'll be back.

Stayed here one night on business. While the hotel room was ok, the food was very disappointing.Ordered the pork and chorizo burger from the Specials Menu with skinny fries.The burger was incredibly greasy and arrived on a dry bun with literally nothing on it. No mayo, no ketchup, no salad, literally nothing special about it! The fries were greasy too. Had high hopes for the Cullen Skink starter but had very little flavour to it.Staff were lovely but won’t be back.

Called ahead and glad we did - got to reserve the only dog friendly table. Dined with family and golden retriever. I could have ordered pretty much one of everything but settled on local oak smoked haddock - absolutely delicious. Deep fried cauliflower was a hit also. Friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, top quality locally sourced food. Definitely recommend this place. We will definitely be back!

We were the only people having lunch at the time in this pleasant hotel. Friendly staff, a cosy environment, all clean/tidy and background music played at the right level.My meal was fine enough (haddock, peas & thin chips). The fish were a bit greasy and possibly the smallest catch of 2 x haddock from the North Sea known to man? Pricey for the quantity/quality. A relaxing lunch though. I'll be back to see if these points positively change.

Some of the freshest food I have tasted in many years. The menu is quite simple but that can produce honest well cooked food. Fish dishes are exceptional.

Didn’t book walked in off the street, given a table although busy. Very polite staff food very fresh and tasty. Good sized portion couldn’t fit a sweet in! Would certainly visit again

We had a great 3 nights break at this lovely old hotel. Don't be fooled at the entrance as the rooms are top notch with everything required for a pleasant stay. Lovely breakfast with all the usual cereals a d juices and great cooked fayre and the dinner is exceptional with plenty on the plate.Staff are really friendly and go out of their way to assist. Hopefully return in the not to distant future.

restaurant staff including kitchen staff work very hard to please, a large mix of nationalities were there when i ate and i heard them all commend food and wine

Food excellent staff pleasant hotel good. Only let down for me as an artist.no view from bed window, frosted over. But Portsoy butifull. Inspirational.

As we had the dog with us we couldn’t eat in the restaurant only the bar. It is quite old fashioned style bar , the restaurant part is lovely but was very busy. The landlord was welcoming, showed us the Specials board , the menu just small with a nice range . Unfortunately we wanted the steak pie and it was sold out, so I had Cullen skink with a tuna sandwich and OH had scampi with chips. The food was hot and tasty , reasonably priced.

Called in here to eat, excellent food and presentation. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Well worth a visit,if we are in the area again will definitely eat here.

Fantastic meal served with a smile my wife had chicken and trimmings, chicken was plentiful and moist, lovely fresh seasonal veg piping hot. I had chicken fillets with chips, nice crispy batter and chips were cooked to perfection.

We went for lunch with our two grandchildren and the staff, food, service and atmosphere were excellent. Nothing was a problem and we will definately return.

Had decided to go for a run in the car and ended up in Portsoy, after a quick look on Trip Advisor we found the Station Hotel and a good choice we made. We wanted something substantial for lunch as we were just having something light in the evening. I opted for the Chicken Balmoral and my wife went for the Oak Smoked Haddock. The chicken was stuffed with haggis and sat on a tier of neeps and mashed tatties with carrots, broccoli and cauliflower and in a lovely whisky cream sauce which there was plenty of, it was all absolutely delicious. My wifes came with creamed tatties, cheese sauce a poached egg and the same veg, she also said it was lovely. We both drank water and the bill came to £26 and was well worth every penny. Cant wait to go back and try a few other things on the menu!

I had an hour to kill on a bitterly cold day while my son had football training. Popped in for soup & sandwich. The restaurant was very cozy and comfortable. The waitress was lovely, very friendly and welcoming. The food was tasty, warming and reasonably priced.

A very different / odd review as although it was a week ago since I last stayed here, I would like to further thank the Station a hotel for catering for me with a breakfast this morning when I wasn't even staying there. To explain, I was staying at another hotel in the facinity and their staff had not bothered to show up to make the breakfast that I had booked / paid for ....... A complete no show.

Lovely restaurant, very pleasant lady looking after us, service good but the food needs to get "notched" up a little. Nothing actually wrong with it, just not up to scratch. Soup needed a bit more flavour, Haggis. neeps and tatties - felt it was a bit expensive for a ring of mashed tatties, topped with a ring of neeps then haggis and whisky sauce. Not much eating in it at all. As I say, nothing really wrong, just feel they could do a bit better. Hope they do because it is a lovely restaurant and nice staff

Three of us lunched here today. We all had the Cullen Skink and a sandwich deal.

Had a excellent meal here last night again and excellent service.great choice on the menu also.sorry for no photo of ma meal but it was to good to waste time on.

My wife and I stayed at the station hotel for three nights. Our room was very clean and comfortable with plenty of tea and coffee sugar milk and tasty shortbread available in the room. The breakfast was very tasty and more than enough. I would definitely stay at the Station hotel again.

Located on main st. the Station Hotel provides a wonder assortment of main dishes and deserts served after 5pm.

Good food, polite friendly staff, nice beer. What more do you want? I stayed nearby in a cottage and we ate here 4 times during the 10 days.

We enjoy eating at the Station Hotel. On each occasion we have visited the food has always been tasty with good sized portions and a varied menu with something for everyone. Service always faultless. Recommend a visit.

I had lunch at this restaurant yesterday, I has the fish and chips which was delicious as always. A fully stocked bar means there is plenty of drinks to chose from, the service was good and the food came out hot and fast. Would recommend!!

Six of us and a dog went for tea in the bar last night (Tuesday 17th) We were very impressed not only with the welcome from the staff but also the food Well done to all concerned

Had this place recommended to us by the owners of the place we stayed at in Portsoy. I also checked the reviews on Trip Advisor. It was actually management’s response to a review that convinced me to give the place a try. I think in the future I will let the review speak for itself. We arrived to an almost empty restaurant and were asked if we had reservations. I said no, do we need one? The reply was “it helps.” (When I say nearly empty I mean there were only two tables occupied). We then had to wait while both table staff went over the reservations to “rearrange things for us” (their term, not mine).

We had an excellent meal last night at the station hotel. Attentive staff. Pleasant dining room. Good choice of food including lots of local produce. Cullen skink soup excellent followed by delicious blade of beef. My partner had very good garlic mushrooms and steak pie with veg and chips. Couldn't fault the meal.

Food was freshly prepared and locally sourced. Absolutely delicious and cooked with a lovely, light touch.

Stayed here12th June. Very comfortable spotlessly clean and staff very attentive. Had evening meal which was very good value. The breakfast was to die for. I chose scrambelled egg,chives and salmon. Most enjoyable. Would recommend

This is our second visit last year and this year we had a really good meal both times I am vegetarian and had a really nice meal my family had different meals plenty of vegetables good value would recommend a visit

We called in earlier in the day for a drink and due to the very limited choice of restaurants in Portsoy booked for dinner that evening. Waiter was good and explained each meal and we both ordered the Beef Blade with a selection of veg.

7 of us stopped here for lunch (we reserved a table over the phone). Parking was easy, whether in the main street or the free car park by the nearby pond. Greeted by friendly staff, our drinks / food orders were taken quickly. Our meals...

Visited this restaurant here on a Sunday night. Food was very good and we had a pleasant evening. Only our family group and one other group eating.

Ottimo pranzo in clima anni 70 Bistecche fantastiche e haggis autentico. Molto buono il filetto di manzo cotto a bassa...

Comfortable lounge and dining areas, courteous staff and excellent food. Quality ingredients and expertly prepared. Soups, steak, chicken, pies all very tasty and well presented. Very good value on drinks and meals - too full for the range of desserts on offer. Definite to return!

Popped in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Parked on the main street, straight outside the restaurant window. We were the only ones there initially, but it soon filled up. The service was friendly and prompt. Our meals arrived quickly and were very good (just...

Had a really nice roast dinner at this hotel recently on a Sunday - It was delicious and the staff couldn’t do enough. A really nice find in a quiet area. Would come back and recommend.

We stopped by for lunch at the hotel while visiting Portsoy on a Saturday afternoon. The waiter made us feel very uncomfortable once he realised we spoke with a foreign accent- he assumed an air of indifference and seemed unhappy about having to serve us....

I stayed in the hotel for business and ate in the restaurant. Katy/ie who checked me in to the hotel served me for tea. This was nice as it made it feel more familiar.

Had one of the best fish and chip dinners I've had in years in very pleasant surroundings. The waiting staff...

Nice setting,good food and pleasant staff. In the centre of the village with ample parking,went back to the bar later...

Over the last couple of months I have stayed in The Station Hotel twice & each visit I have ate...

Had a quick stop for lunch. Lovely old style hotel. Katie in the restaurant was very efficient and so lovely. We only had the soups and would highly recommend them both, especially the Cullen Skink which was delicious. Burger also very nice. Coffee good too.

Spur of the moment for surprise visitor. Asked waiter to accommodate 4 and after a few seconds of thought he said we were very lucky to get the last table. He took us into the almost empty restaurant with two tables reserved. Phew we were lucky ? For the drinks order I asked for a bottle of ale I knew they stocked only to be told they only had it on draft. Even after questioning this he was adamant so I took the draft.

This hotel is local to where I live and I must say, a family favourite for a last minute decision to dine out. The staff are extremely friendly and the prices on the menu very reasonably priced

D' l'unico ristorante presente a portsoy e mi immaginavo prezzo alti e poca cura. Il locale è tipico, classica moquette e arredo retrò ma fa parte del contesto anche questo .Abbiamo presto haddock affumicato strepitoso . Prezzo nella media . Consigliato .

Stayed in Portsoy for one night and came here to have dinner as it was one of the only places to eat. Despite this, the food was amazing, very tasty and good size of portion. The price was also affordable and service was great. A welcoming restaurant. Would definitely recommend!

A group of us ate there this week and to be honest, the food was over priced. The staff were perfectly polite but the food itself didn't warrant the price tags attached. To charge £6.95 for a kids meal which apparently included a drink and ice cream but fail to mention the drink included made us order additional drinks. In addition, I have never paid £19.95 for an 8 oz rib eye steak that was less than half an inch thick. It was more like a minute rump steak. Unfortunately we won'tt be returning to this restaurant.

On the main drag in the village the hotel offers accommodation eating and a bar. We went for dinner and the food was excellent and staff very good. I had the fish in bread crumbs with hand cut chips which was very tasty. Reasonably priced and a good place to go for all sorts families couples and friends.

We had a decent meal at the station hotel but I don't think the food went beyond the average pub and, at twenty pounds for a steak, we expected a little more. Minor annoyances included them not informing or reminding us that drinks were included in the children's menus which added more to the bill, and that a large glass of wine would cost eight pounds fifty! (it was quite large, but a bit of clarity would be nice!) The steak was disappointing for 8oz at that price, in spite of the awards that the butcher has won. It simply was not thick enough for Rib eye. Not trying to be too down, as the food was fine and we did not complain for that reason, but I think some thought could be given to the finer details.

Food was amazing, staff were lovely, very clean establishment, did not stay over night, just a day visit, staff were lovely. Will definitely be back, maybe an overnight stay next time. Lovey day out in Portsoy

Had an evening meal here. The food was excellent and athe service fast and friendly. We all had seafood which was fresh and excellently cooked.

Struggled to find a place to eat lunch, but happy with this find. Unsure on entry what to expect, but we were quickly ushered into the dining area. Decor appeared recent, with pleasant upholstery. Menu was limited, and we were advised that it was being reviewed. Certainly the menu sheets needed replaced as they were flimsy and stained.The young man who served us was very friendly, and efficient. He apologised when we requested an item from the menu, was not available. He then offered alternatives to satisfy our needs. The fish was excellent, and well cooked and presented. Reasonably priced too.

Went out for dinner with my family to one of my favourite restaurants in the area and once again had a fantastic meal served by very professional and polite staff!! Food can't be faulted!

We dropped by for fish and chips on a Sun night - they were sold out. Asked for fish cakes, and they were 90% potato and tasteless. Silent elderly people with nowhere else to go, obviously. They refunded half the cost of our supper, realising its poor quality.

Ate here after a long tiring day, and then drive. There was a wedding so they couldn't take us until after 7pm. That was no hardship as we had a wee wander around the lovely harbour - visiting all my childhood haunts!On return, we were seated in a light and airy restaurant. The service was top-class and the menu a delight.I had the smoked haddock, on a bed of mash with the poached egg and cheese sauce - it was lip-smackingly good ! Mum had the Thai curry which was one of the specials and she said it was fab too!!Even though they were obviously busy with the wedding - the service was swift and the food beautifully prepared and presented.A real find - will be back

This was a extremely nice surprise after a disappointing meal in Findhorn the previous night, All the food we ate was really well cooked, the staff were friendly and the prices were reasonable. I had Pate to start followed by Salmon, each dish tasted like it had been cooked by people who enjoy cooking good food. My freind had Cullen Skink for the first time in his life and loved it. another freind had Soup followed by a Burger and was well satisfied. A special mention for the two girls serving our food and drink, everything came with a smileThank you

Made a reservation for dinner, we ordered Roast Beef and Salmon and both were very good. Also both had Sticky Toffee Pudding and it was excellent. Thanks to the Waiting Staff and Chef for a pleasant evening meal and service

Stayed here for the proximity to Cullen Links golf (5 miles). Old school hotel but rooms are very comfy, modern, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Had dinner in the hotel dining room which was tasty and had specials outside the normal restaurant fare. (The breaded haddock was great.) Breakfast had the best eggs of the trip (fluffy scrambled). There is a nice pub attached so you can relax with a pint after the dining room closes.

Went for dinner tonight with my mom and dad, was sent by a recommendation by our hotel, the service was fantastic the server knew a lot about the menu and the area, the food was great, eat as much as we could, the portions were great for us, sticky toffee pudding was sooo good!! With homemade ice cream from next door! Hopefully will join them again soon, would highly recommend!!

Very nice day out in Portsoy then went to the station hotel for a very nice lunch local fish and chips well worth the visit

We came here and then came againFood was tasty and nice and hot Cant fault the service and we werent rushed at any time

4 of us popped in one evening without reservation and had a lovely supper. Friendly and efficient staff. A clean cosy setting.Just needs signage to the gents toilets (which were again very clean and tidy), passing by a large dinning hall to get there.The main meals which we had were excellent at approx. £11.50 each, it's the drinks which add a lot to your bill. The condiments should be at the ready a lot sooner, as your meal cools down.We'll be back.

We stopped for supper one evening and found the food to be pretty average pub food - possibly the sort of food expected twenty years ago. Haddock, salmon (not available that night) burgers etc., I had Cullen Stink but was disappointed. Far too much potato and not enough fish. My husband said his pate was extremely ordinary. This was followed by smoked haddock in a sauce with mashed potato. We had far too much potato which was stodgy and tasteless. Carrots and peas accompanied. 'Adequate when hungry' was my husband's comment although the fish itself was very tasty.Friendly enough staff and helpful too, but overall we felt the meal was very expensive for the quality, compared to the Durn House where we had eaten so well the previous evening. We could not understand the rave reviews on trip advisor which was our reason for going.

After a long day on the road it was a pleasure to stay here, I stay away allot and this is fantastic value for money! Everything exceeded my expectations.. rooms very clean and spacious, bars great with pool table and food and service outstanding I'll definitely be back next month!.I asked how fresh there salmon was and the chef actually brought it to my table showing me it only came in today! It's these little details that make you trust the chef and the food your eating.