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Great table with view and very attentive and friendly staff. My lamb starter was lovely but highlight was the delicious Sole for main. Husband loved his mussels and lobster. Slight let down by dessert of bounty bar as just ok but can live with that.

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loloc . 2021-06-14

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We have not eaten such a good meal since our last trip to France in 2018. Everything about it from the 'amuse bouche' to the coffee had a ring of quality about it. The Moroccan starter was delicious , as was the Halibut and orzo. The 'bounty bar ' desert rounded off a really satisfying meal. Nothing ostentatious just wonderful cooking. Service was friendly and efficient and the drinks selection lived up to the meal. It is not cheap but its is also reasonable for what you get. I was apprehensive that not having been for many years it would not live up to expectations. I need not have worried. We will be back. .

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F2957CUianm . 2021-06-12

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Great location. Atmospheric dining room. Staff very professional and, of course, the food was excellent.I had the hake and it came with cucumber wedges. I would normally put them aside but thought I would try them here - delicious!! I was stunned. Asked the manager how they were cooked and she said marinated in salt and rosemary.We live in London and this restaurant competes with the best we have been to. Well done.

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TheHedgies . 2021-06-08

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Great service and made to feel so welcome - the Cullen Skink was just the best - also the seabass - perfect

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RealMcKay . 2020-11-08

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We were pleased to get a last minute booking for lunch on a Saturday and on arrival were happy with their covid measures. A nice bright restuarant and we had a lovely view but that was luck as only 1 great window.Went for the lunch menu which is good value but noted for the a la carte still only 3 mains and a special which felt a little limiting - perhaps just a consequence o the pandemic.Drinks arrived promptly with some bread which was a little dry.Staters we had a ham hock terrine (came with a pickled onion despite me saying did not want onions with main and not being listed) however it was pleasant and enjoyed the prune giving sweetness - egg yolk dots did not offer much however. Hubby had gravalax with beetroot which was pleasant enough.For mains hubby had sea bass which was perfectly cooked but my rolled pork shoulder was a little disappointing (this time served with a charred spring onion despite the no onion request). It was a bit chewy and not enough of the fat either cooked off or removed. The polenta lacked the advertised parmesan flavour but was very crispy and the confit carrot tasty.Desserts we had the rice pudding which was yummy with cinnamon and apple but whilst the banana cake was tasty and moist it was fridge cold when warm would have been so much better. The chocolate sorbet served on the side was nice enough but not as expected as it was light suggesting perhaps a milk or drinking chocolate when I expected something darker - anyway for those who remember tasted a bit like a mini milk lolly!Fudge with coffee seemed wrong - in Scotalnd we prefer tablet but there you go. Last gripe was £4.20 for a double espresso seemed steep compared to other charges.Overall it was ok but little tweaks could make significant difference.Now one thing they can do nothing about but worth knowing and please take care - is how uneven the steps were. We were lucky it was a dry day and I'm only 48 but they really felt worrying.

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Dnaray . 2020-09-28

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Treated ourselves to lunch before leaving for home. Booked for the 3 course set menu for £20 each not expecting anything other than a nice lunch....WRONG!The food was excellent, prepared and presented to a very high standard. The portions didn't look very big, but even my husband had to admit it was enough even for him. Wished we'd been staying longer so we could have gone again!!Well done chef xx

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Global812801 . 2020-09-17

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Overall, a disappointing experience. We were pleased to be offered a reservation for Sunday dinner as we had looked forward to eating here and had actually arranged a trip to Stonehaven with this restaurant in mind. We were given excellent service, a very tasty amuse bouche, and very enjoyable wine.The restaurant is bright, clean and pleasantly situated. Apart from these positives I have nothing to say to recommend this establishment. Our shared starter was insipid, at best, our mains bland (one hake and one halibut) and our shared dessert dull and unsatisfying. While there was nothing worth actually raising a complaint with our server or the management, we left feeling that we’d spent over £100 on a very underwhelming meal.I did wonder whether we’d chosen a bad evening to visit.Is no fresh fish landed on a Sunday?Sorry, management, to be so critical. I’d be much happier to be writing a glowing review.

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Bill B . 2020-09-09

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Fabulous meal and lovely service. Treated to an amuse bouche which is a nice touch. Would definitely go back.

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Takemeaway48 . 2020-08-28

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We ate from the set lunch menu, and found it excellent. Recently ate at 2 star Gavroche In London, which was great, but we enjoyed today's lunch more! Congratulations to the chefs!

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Christinerobertson . 2020-08-23

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This was our first meal out since lockdown and it did not disappoint. We had oysters, scallops, which for us were very satisfactory, we followed this with lobster grilled with lemon and garlic. The dessert of panna cotta and raspberries was lovely. Service was friendly and efficient, a big thank you to both young ladies who served us.Went home happy and did not need to buy a pizza on the way home!!For us the best restaurant in Stonehaven.

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cpltv20 . 2020-07-25

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Just had an excellent lunch at The Tolbooth food and service very good as usual, it was so nice to be able to eat out again!! We felt very safe being there, hand sanitizer as you enter the door and waiting staff wearing masks and very friendly tables well spaced making you feel relaxed and not concerned about being too close while still maintaining a nice atmosphere. Food delicious and no increase in price since lockdown. Definitely will be back and highly recommend:)

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RubyAberdeen . 2020-07-25

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The restaurant is clean but underwhelming for the price of the food which could be forgiven if the food was exceptional.We had the mussels and scallops to start. The mussels were the biggest disappointment, the sauce was not far off water, there was no flavour and to me, this dish should be the bread and butter. The mussels were however a good size. The scallops were nice but small.There was a long wait for the mains which is lucrative with the wine list. We had a bottle of NZ Marlborough which was ~£28, it was very nice but when we wanted a different bottle after, this was a challenge so we took the easier option and got the same bottle.For mains, we had the langoustine's at an incredible £28. They were nice but the roast potatoes and vegetables were poor. The only thing that they should have added to the dish was a vinaigrette around the edge of the plate spelling 'robbed'. The other main was the halibut, again, underwhelming.We toyed with the idea of ordering the cheese board but decided against it after the wait for the mains. £130 later, we wanted a pizza on the way home because we were so hungry. Will not be going back, there are much better restaurants in Stonehaven that will fill you up.

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Gray567 . 2020-07-19

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Had a lunch there on the way to Aberdeen. I had grilled Hake which was very delight and fresh. My friends had kind of languistine dish and it was superb as well.

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Jan P . 2020-05-28

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We were our son and our daughter-in-law in Aberdeen and our son booked the table for us, and the menu choice was superb.

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lesleydougan . 2020-03-08

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A little pricier than y General restaurant hose ever this is the place to go if you have something special to celebrate then you are it is more than value for money. It is an experience.the menus is spetial,it tastes special and you are left feeling spetial. Yet the staff have a natural talent at attending your table.

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fisherking332 . 2020-03-06

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C'est au premier étage d'un bâtiment historique, le plus vieux de Stonehaven, face à son charmant petit port, que se situe ce restaurant. La cuisine est savoureuse, elle conjugue le poisson frais, issu de la pêche locale, aux arômes et aux parfums à la fois originaux et subtiles. Les moules de Shetland au romarin, la truite de mer à la truffe et le cake à la carotte étaient divins. Le service est impeccable et l'addition raisonnable. Bref, de l'excellente gastronomie écossaise à goûter absolument !

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Ric-Hochet59 . 2020-02-28

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Food, service and atmosphere excellent we will be back! Little gem of the Stoneheaven. Highly recommended

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Compass18895111776 . 2020-02-22

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This could easily be the best seafood and fish restaurant in Scotland, maybe even the best in all of the UK, except for ones in St. Andrews and Connel. Surely Scotland is where you can find the best seafood in the United Kingdom, and the Tolbooth is a great example. It is situated at an Amazing location with fantastic views, excellent service, and logical prices for quality, and especially premium products (keep in mind that the seafood in Scotland is famous but is less valued than in Spain, so it is significantly cheaper). Examples of the food items here are crab soup, oysters or smoked turbot.

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eXplorador Escocés . 2020-02-21

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As ever the food was delicious - every course was superb and beautifully cooked and presented. My husband had the recommended wines too for each course which were all lovely! Such a treat and one we try and do when we visit Scotland!

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CazYates . 2020-02-15

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We visited on a raw and windy winters afternoon. The interior was adequately heated, but somewhat devoid of diners, as we had booked the second lunch sitting. Bare floor boards and a lack of soft furnishings provide the atmosphere of a small school canteen.The young man who arrived with our.menus was impossibly young and yet to learn his trade adequately, as although he was nearby it proved impossible to attract his attention, as he busily cleared a table directly in front of us.When the exceptionally gifted manager asked if we wished to order drinks, some time later, I was forced to point out that we still lacked a wine list.She apologetically corrected this, and from that point on, service became perfection, which continued, due to the charm and experience of this ex restaurateur, throughout our stay.The cooking here is very good, and the fish, as you would rightly expect, fresh.Our mussels as starter, and our halibut as main course, equal to those enjoyed elsewhere.The wine list needs attention here. It lacks balance and is greedily marked up. After some deliberation, we drank a pleasant lanquedoc white with our food, which complimented it adequately.

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Corvette1544 . 2019-12-23

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Trip out to Stonehaven Aberdeenshire for another sumptuous, expensive, fine and tasty meal. Started with duck parfait (others had specials), main was steak (others had special halibut), finisher was several deserts. Two bottles of white and £250 happy to pay. Now, taxi back

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ianmilne69 . 2019-12-23

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On opening the door to this lovely situated restaurant ,my husband and I were nicely welcomed ,Good start!We were sat at a nice table and I had a super view of the harbour!My husband had a starter from the 'specials' list of a crayfish gratin and I opted for the cullen skink.Must say not much of a gratin crust on the crayfish as you'd expect but it was tasty according to my other half.My soup was nice but could have had a better depth of flavour?Main course next and i had really nice piece of sea bream with a really crunchy grilled top(YUM) lovely cooked veg and creamy potato mash =Delish!!!!Hubby chose a pork dish which tasted well but we decided to omit dessert.Enjoyed it and with comfy seating now it was a pleasant experience!!

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jacksmumjoy . 2019-12-11

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Another fantastic meal at this lovely harbour side restaurant. Superb food, friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, great views. Highly recommend!

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kme0211 . 2019-12-08

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We visited today and enjoyed a 3 course lunch. The choice of 3 starters, 3 mains and 2 deserts was more than an ample but could be mixed with choices from the extensive a la cart menu if requested.

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FinlayC10 . 2019-11-30

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We had lunch at Tolbooth. Wonderfull cullen skink as one dish. And mussels as second. Perfect sizes of the portion. We would love to come back.

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Jan J . 2019-10-15

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Usually a joy to dine at this restaurant, unfortunately the customer service today was dreadful. The waitress seemed overworked and was very abrupt, which of course ruined our lovely lunch at the Tolbooth today.

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Carol L . 2019-10-05

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We had the best lunch experience here today. Food was five star, service was wonderful despite them being really busy. Would recommend the Tolbooth Rolo!!

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mariannecochrane . 2019-10-05

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A lot of Americans go on cruise ships because they can eat as much as they like on a cruise which is included in the price. They should not go near The Tolbooth as the portion size can only be described as miniscule. Had the set lunch menu which had the smallest portion size I reckon I have ever had.

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1Hotel_Inspector . 2019-09-27

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From the appetizer to the dessert, every dish was simply delicious. Cullen skink as appetizer, seabass as main and banana loaf as dessert - perfectly executed.

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giuliaurora86 . 2019-09-22

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Hungry family get together to what we thought was a great restaurant

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kenthecelt . 2019-09-13

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If you are looking for fantastic seafood then look no further than the Tolbooth in Stonehaven.

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Bodhran2007 . 2019-09-04

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This is a real unexpected find. The food was excellent, the service superb , friendly and attentive and the ambiance relaxed. Ate here two nights running- not particularly cheap but worth it.

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Michael V . 2019-08-31

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My mum and I were visiting Stonehaven, and we decided to visit the Tollbooth Restaurant after reading favourable reviews. It did not disappoint. The restaurant is set inside Stonehavens oldest building, and has great views over the beautiful harbour. Decor is lovely inside - white washed exposed stonework and art depicting the local area. The staff were warm and friendly and the food was delicious. We particularly enjoyed the prawn wantons which tasted so fresh and full of flavour. My monkfish main was perfect and my mum enjoyed her seabass which was a very generous portion size. Dessert was great too. Its fairly pricey here but in our opinion worth it as the fish is all fresh and locally sourced (the lobster is caught in the bay right outside!) fantastic flavours and the service is great. A lovely treat for my mums birthday.

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L_B_Scotland . 2019-08-31

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Locale sul porticciolo menu classico servizio efficiente personale gentile se possibile chiedete un tavolo con vista sul porticciolo molto romantico

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ALBY0763 . 2019-08-30

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We had an amazing evening with such an excellent food and wine. Fish is so fresh and well cooked - we warmly recommend this place

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jenran2019 . 2019-08-28

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Delicious fresh seafood, Loch Fynne oysters, mussels and lobster Thermidor..... what’s not to like everything was cooked beautifully, very friendly service, great location overlooking harbour, will definitely be back again

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lovescotland75 . 2019-08-27

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Cozy and relaxed atmosphere at beautiful scenic habour front. Great seafood made with international inspiration and wonderful selection if wines. And they make great coffee too

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TravellingDane1967 . 2019-08-24

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Des plats raffinés cuit à la perfection langoustines et homard, Des huîtres de l’ouest de l’Écosse à se pâmer. Les moules là encore cuit juste comme il le faut ou un petit bout de romarin qui ajoute de l’originalité à cette sauce marinières.

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ZeZeParis . 2019-08-18

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The atmosphere was very friendly, a local fishermen’s haven, we ordered the Whole Seabass and Oysters from the Special menu, the oysters were very good, the Seabass.. meh, also we had the Monkfish which was good also. I would not recommend this place outwardly as the portions were a bit on the small side, you have to order appetizers and sides to be fully satisfied which is not very appealing because it WAY TOO OVER PRICED.

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Mohammad9K2CQ . 2019-08-17

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Amazing lunch at Tolbooth. My husband has the Oysters and the Lobster - both on special and they were both sensational. I loved the mussels and their quirky fish and chips. Truly sensational gem - probably our best meal in the UK and will definitely return when we visit Aberdeen again

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Ionise . 2019-08-15

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Con famiglia ho pranzato qui, ottimo servizio con proprietario che conosceva parole in italiano dei piatti del giorno: ottime ostriche, cozze, scampi e nasello. Consiglio vivamente. Molto caratteristico anche il porticciolo su cui si affaccia. Consiglio dopo pranzo la visita al Castello di Dunnottar vicino dieci minuti di auto.

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Roberto R . 2019-08-15

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Managed to get a table here on Saturday and was not dissapointed! Melt in the mouth salmon starter, lovely whole seabass, and nice selection of desserts. Partner said " no idea how they put so much flavour into everything"

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karenmarj . 2019-08-12

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Great dinner here. Seafood was perfect, good view on the Harbour, nice waiters. Location is also really nice, placed at the first floor of a building, tables are nicely dressed. Absolutely to try.

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CocciaMassimo . 2019-08-07

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Muy buen pescado fresco (langosta incluida). Servicio joven, atento y profesional. El local tiene poco encanto pero la comida y el servicio lo hace merecedor de una visita.

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joangrg . 2019-08-06

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We visited with a party of eight for dinner. In our experience, this is the best seafood restaurant in the UK. The seafood is very fresh (some landed only yards away), cooked wonderfully well and served by committed, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly staff. Outstanding!

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graham137 . 2019-08-01

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Es war absolut klasse. Sehr freundliches Personal, nettes Ambiente (wenn auch etwas laut) und ausgezeichnetes Essen. Die Suppe (Cullen Skink) war richtig lecker, ebenso der Seeteufel und die Langusten, die wir als Hauptgang hatten. Preislich sicher nicht gerade günstig, aber definitiv angemessen. Klare Weiterempfehlung!

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BabaLidl . 2019-07-21

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Make sure you book before coming up the stairs here, it gets busy.

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stevieb774 . 2019-07-21

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A historical building on the port now a 1st class restaurant, a good selection, good service, and obviously a specialty in seafood, though the Scottish bee is also pretty good as well. Not cheap, but good value

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JLM3080 . 2019-07-19

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Abbiamo scelto questo ristorante consigliatoci dai proprietari del nostro B&B;.

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filippobI4815BZ . 2019-07-10

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This was a lovely restaurant! With fresh seafood from Stonehaven on offer it us a must try while visiting or close by. Look out for the specials I ordered the sea bass which was cooked whole and we also ordered the mussels and salmon. All very delicious, service is great also.

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mirandatoumbourou . 2019-07-10

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We lunched here midweek on an overcast but settled day. The building is historic to the town and has been converted sympathetically. The service was attentive and professional and the food was very good. We ,all three, had different dishes and all were enjoyed.

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MarkNz . 2019-07-07

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Thank you Tolbooth for another delicious dinner. What a perfect location to enjoy really fresh beautifully prepared fish. Delicate interesting tasty food with great friendly service.

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judy_115 . 2019-07-06

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當天下雨,餐廳很有個性,說12:00開始營業,即使是下雨天!客人淋着雨早到了小小,也要客人等到才12:00回轉!入坐窗邊有海景的座位,餐廳不算大,但環境舒適。從餐前麵包上枱的一刻開始…前菜、主菜、甜品、咖啡…我已忘記了它的有個性,值得推薦的一間餐廳!

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MrxandMrsx . 2019-07-04

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位置在碼頭旁邊,主打海鮮,食材新鮮, 煮法也很新派,最大驚喜是伴咖啡的自家制奶油軟糖(Fudge),吃完伴咖啡的一粒...本身是甜品控,但從未吃過咁軟潤的Fudge,深怕不會再遇上!忍不住買了一包五粒的外携吃!需冷藏或即時食用,否則有溶化的情況。

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eeLB2015 . 2019-07-04

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Food is absolutely fabulous. We had salmon for starters followed by pan fried brown trout and pan fried Hake. Desert was Baileys mouse and cheese board. Although very expensive the food flavours very tasty. However very disappointed that when I asked for a extra piece of bread, I was told by the waitress that there’s a £1 charge for extra bread as you only get one piece for dipping into the olive oil/ balsamic vinegar. Considering we spent over £80 for meal for two and being told to pay for bread I would recommend going elsewhere for value for money. Very disappointed.

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scottspenceruk . 2019-06-27

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I phoned for a 8 o'clock reservation, but was told only 7 o'clock slot left. So we took it, and rearranged our day to be early. At 7 only 2 tables busy, and whole evening not more than 50% occupied. After mentioning this, i was told last orders for food are at 7.45,and other excuses. Had feeling restaurant staff didn't want to work later than necessary. Its a pity, this spoilt an otherwise fine dining experience. Oysters lobster, hake all excellent and would normally love to come again. First restaurant for us in scotland where 10% gratuity automatically added to bill, that are the consequences.

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stevengA8210QZ . 2019-06-24

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Die Begrüßung war freundlich. Der Gastraum fast voll. Wir bekamen einen kleinen Tisch in der Ecke. Das Essen war phantastisch. Der Preis war für die Qualität angemessen. Man darf hier nicht viel Essen für wenig Geld erwarten.

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283anjad . 2019-06-13

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A retrun visit to the Tolbooth did not disappoint with another excellent meal supported by a good wine chosen from a limited but well thought out wine list. Located alongside the old harbour on Scotland's East coast it is not suprising that fish and shellfish are the highlights of the menu. A simple cooking style brings out the best of the wonderful, local and fresh produce. The fish and chips starter was a delight and the lobster (which was a daily special) was cooked to perfection to bring out hte sweetness of the meat. A simple garlic butter garnish was all that was required. Our second visit but defenitely not our last.

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GAJ64 . 2019-06-11

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This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend who knows the area well. It is definitely worth a visit. We shared a delicious bowl of mussels to start, followed by pan-fried haddock that was really moist and fresh. A Scottish cheese plate and rhubarb, ginger and meringue confection followed. All attractively served and good flavour combinations. The setting by the harbour is charming and the staff are attentive and welcoming. Book ahead because the restaurant is small. Highly recommended.

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OnHols2017 . 2019-06-11

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Been going to the Tolbooth for years and for the first time I have had a very mediocre meal which was definitely not worth the money.

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BarrieH714 . 2019-06-01

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This is a great little place. I whole-heartedly recommend the Oysters, Steamed-Mussels, Haddock and the Monk fish.

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Guy F . 2019-05-16

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Eine Reservierung ist auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert, das Restaurant ist nämlich sehr gut besucht...das Essen war sehr gut, die Portionen sind eher klein und dafür ist der Preis recht hoch...ansonsten hat es uns sehr gut hier gefallen, auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert!

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Cari-Roberto . 2019-05-12

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It had been a while since we went to Tolbooth for lunch and we decided to give it a try to check whether the food is just as great as my last visit. Well, it did not come as a surprise as we had an amazing lunch. I had the Haibut and it was the best I had. The fish was sitting on top of very well made risotto.Full of flavour and texture was just right. My partner had the Hake and it was very good too. The service was very good and all round we were very happy we made the decision to eat there again. I am yet to have dinner there soon. We will see what happens next.

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Peter H . 2019-05-09

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Salle de déco moyenne; mais service très sympa et bon poisson frais ; tarif très correct ; malheureusement pas de vue sur le port tout proche ; une bonne adresse malgré tout

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dominiquep718 . 2019-05-09

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Lacale piccolino che si affaccia sul porticciolo di Stonehaven. Pesce molto fresco e cucinato in modo semplice senza coprirne i sapori. Prezzi un po elevati considerando la.tipologia di ristorante sopratutto per quanto riguarda bibite e dolci. Esperienza positiva in ogni caso

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Claudia1078 . 2019-05-03

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A lovely lunch with friends, amazing location on the harbor and great food. 3 of us ate off the fixed price menu and 1 had the specials - all reasonably priced and very good. Service was just right - attentive without being intrusive. Would recommend to all.

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malalanber . 2019-04-28

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35 pupils from first year at Mackie

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. 2019-04-27

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Great fish menu Everything fresh and very tasty You must book ahead to get a table Above average prices but worth it Great service and interesting premises

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. 2019-04-20

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Enjoyed dinner here with friends who had been here several times before. A very friendly welcome and great service from all the staff. Not a huge menu but a good selection of dishes. We had heard that the portions were small but we were very happy with the quality and quantity of the food. Would not hesitate to recommend the Tolbooth. The prices are a little on the high side but for fresh fish not surprising.

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. 2019-04-18

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In a historic building with a good view over the harbour we enjoyed our lunch there. The three course lunch price of 20 pound was decent value for money. overal food quality was quite good, though they like the deepfryer maybe a bit too much (well, this is the birthplace of the deep fried marsbar so they have a tradition to maintain). The hake was excellent and the chocolate brownies were a syitably ending to a very nice lunch.

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. 2019-04-14

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Recommended to this restaurant, it did not disappoint. A bright open dining area with excellent service ,a small but well chosen menu good wine list and elegantly served food. Worth another visit.

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. 2019-04-14

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The staff here are lovely and helpful.

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. 2019-04-01

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The best food we have had in months. Superbly crafted, stunningly presented and so very very good.

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. 2019-03-31

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Although food was tasty, ultimately left disappointed as portions were very small and staff were ill informed, not worth the money.

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. 2019-03-30

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As guests of our friends and having ordered circa £200 of fine dine produce for dinner last Friday, my wife asked if she could have some bread to finish her mussel stock, only to be told that would cost her a further £0.99 charge. Embarrassed and on principle she declined. Subsequently, after finishing our main meals and having being continually overlooked by numerous passing members of staff for over 25 minutes, we highlight to the floor manageress that we'd been waiting patiently since our main course and would appreciate a further look at the menu, only to be asked if it was the main menu or dessert menu we were after, 'as they were different', so we had to highlight it was whichever menu they normally gave their customers after they'd finished their main courses. Unprofessional, poor and inattentive service.

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. 2019-03-30

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We thought we would try this restaurant as it had good reviews,my wife ordered mussels and they were okay,but a little tasteless as the sauce was very runny,I ordered the black pudding stater which was okay,then for our mains,I had the smoked salmon dish which was a fairly small portion and my wife had a fish dish which was tiny,she was still hungry after eating those two courses of food so she ordered a Cullen Skink to finish her hunger,I ordered the chocolate brownie for desert and that was delicious.would we eat here again probably yes as the food was good but tiny portions,staff was very polite and it was very clean.

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. 2019-03-13

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Over 20 plus years, we’ve been to the Tolbooth 8 times or more, but as we were leaving today, we re-booked for later this year - it’s somewhere we enjoy too much to leave it so long between visits.

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. 2019-03-08

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Restaurant is lovely, staff attentive & the food is beautiful.

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. 2019-03-04

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First class food, service and atmosphere when we went on Thursday evening. My Salmon starter, Halibut main course and Coconut Rice Pudding were absolutely heavenly. I wish I could eat here every week. I would highly recommend the Tolbooth to anyone who is looking for a calm, classy place to eat where the food is beautifully presented and cooked to perfection.

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. 2019-02-27

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We booked a 1pm lunch on Saturday and requested a table with a view if possible.

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. 2019-02-24

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Food lovely food was to die for staff really friendly and accommodating nothing to much bother place really clean will definitely recommend and come back again

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. 2019-02-23

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Great food and service equivalent to Cunard White Star. The ambience is very good and a good selection of fine wines. Restaurant ideally situated on harbour.

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. 2019-01-14

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Been there twice in the last 6 months and never been disappointed. Food always fresh and nicely prepared. Always received a very good service. If you love fish and seafood this is the place to go. I look forward to my next visit.

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. 2019-01-11

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Booked the Tolbooth for lunch to celebrate my wife’s birthday. On arrival we were given three menu options and the young waiter went through the specials menu in detail. We made our choices and then after some time the waitress came along and told us that 2 items were of which coincidentally were the items we had chosen, she then informed us that we could not mix and match from the 3 menus and the whole table had to order from the same menu. At this point we were beginning to regret our visit. The quality of the food was very average and the attitude of the waitress when we paid without leaving a tip was less than professional.

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. 2019-01-03

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Have not visited for a while however new AWPR road means we can now travel to Stonehaven really easily and quickly .

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. 2018-12-20

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Tiny portions, really disappointing to pay so much for so little food! It was nice enough, but expected better. Tiny and pretentious usually means bags of flavour and taste, but this was just tiny. Barely any veg, small amount of meat. Service was pretty slow, and I asked for another drink at one point and never got it.

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nimrodnm . 2018-12-18

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The service and food were both tremendous. Everything was perfect right down to the way the veg was cooked. As for the crab soup..... I’ve never tasted anything like it. One of the nicest things I’ve ever tasted in my life. A must for seafood and fish fans. Will definitely be back.

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MoragM76 . 2018-12-09

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The food was well prepared and presented but the portions were very small. If you're on a diet then this is the place to dine.

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123ABCzzz . 2018-12-09

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Historically good meal. Seafood doesn’t get any fresher nor more brilliantly executed than this. Very warm and pleasant environment and friendly, professional staff.

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JGX . 2018-12-09

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Ресторан в порту, очень милый. Странно, что в субботний день в обед был занят всего 1 стол, а именно наш.

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Krallenkatze . 2018-11-19

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Good plates based on fish and sea-food. Nice service and dishes, also the desserts were well prepared and tasty. The fish depends by available one on daily basis, so it determines a not so huge menu choice! Anyhow...well done!!

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ggalex . 2018-11-12

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We have been twice and been impressed both times. This second visit we had the set menu on a Sunday - 3 delicious courses for £20 is an absolute bargain for food of this quality and the service is calm, efficient and friendly.

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UkLoLo . 2018-11-11

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I reviewed this restaurant a couple of years back and it is worth doing again, if only to declare happily that the same highest standards apply now. The small historic Tolbooth building is a classic piece of coastal architecture and its upper level ideally lends itself to the purpose of an open, airy restaurant. The tables are solid and attractive (something that isn't a given in many eating establishments) and the seating comfortable. The menus exude seafood quality and excellence. We went for lunch but I opted for a starter from the a la carte menu, a wonderful dish of crayfish gratin. My wife had a Cullen skink from the lunch menu (one of several difficult choices) which looked superb. She let me have a taste and I think I could honestly say from that mouthful it's the best Cullen skink I've tasted. We both opted for baked plaice with a vegetable ratatouille, red pepper sauce and kale crisp. There were delicate flavours from the vegetables perfectly complementing the fish. For dessert I had an apple crumble with a cinnamon creme anglaise and my wife had carrot cake with lemon cream. It was a pretty wild day outside - you experience the full blast as the restaurant is so close to the harbour and the sea - but the calm, relaxed ambience inside was the ideal escape. Anyone who loves seafood has to come here!

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676JimF . 2018-11-09

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My friend and I lunch here every six weeks or so and have never been disappointed. It is a lovely space with views out over the small harbour at Stonehaven. Lunch starts with awesome fresh homemade focaccia and we mostly have the three course fixed price lunch. Nice selection of choices and everything is beautifully presented. It was also my choice for my 60 birthday celebration - high praise from a dedicated foodie

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judy_115 . 2018-11-06

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We went there for lunch in July.

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JohnJ2519 . 2018-10-19

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Three of us enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch here, with Oysters, Crab soup, Chanterelles, Sea Bass and desserts. All the food was delicious, but the oysters were big (harder to eat) compared to what we are accustomed to on the East Cost of the U.S. Service was perfect, and prices were top-notch to match.

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abecedarius . 2018-10-08

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Extremely Fresh seafood simply and perfectly executed. Better than Silver darling in Aberdeen in my opinion.

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Aurelien P . 2018-10-02

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One thing that annoys me in restaurant is when my party and i arrive ,wait and wait and have to call a waiter over to get drinks and then wait and wait, only to see another table who arrived a long time after us getting food and drink almost straight away. The young waiters really didn,t have a clue they finally bought bread and olive oil which was never cleared away water was never re filled or more wine poured. We waited over an hour for our main course and at one stage not one single person in the full restaurant had anything to eat!My steak was tiny and they said they did,t provide steak knifes and gave me a cheese knife!For the price food was only so so, Don,t know how they get by health and safety with the awkward steps outside must be tough for lees fit folks.Glad to get out was going to tip American style but couln,t justify normal 20% Really need to get good well trained wait staff

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stephenplant . 2018-09-27

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From the moment my wife and I arrived we were welcomed like family, Eddie and Candice the perfect hosts and their knowledgeable and very pleasant staff excelled in every department. The Loch Fyne starters were incredible, mussels and crab soup to follow were great and the lobster thermidor served with boiled potatoes and fresh veg maybe the best thing we have eaten in this part of the country for some time. Beautiful cheeseboard to follow with a fresh flat white coffee. My first visit, my wife has lost count of her's, lucky thing. We'll definitely both be back again. And again.

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ColinBallantyne . 2018-09-25

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Great location! Service and staff were exceptional. My wife loved her mussels, and my whole sea bass was great. They were attentive to my gluten free needs — always a plus. Every dish that came out looked first rate.

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jmcarter9t . 2018-09-24

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