Vovem Meat & Liquor in Aberdeen City

This was recommended by someone local, we had the Steak Night for Two. Choice of two either a Ribeye or Sirloin, two sides and sauce. Sides of triple cooked chips and roasted vegetables were good and steaks were perfectly done. Our server was friendly, had a great smile and overall the experience was very good.

Absolutely fantastic meal. Best fillet steak I’ve ever eaten. Truffle chips to die for and peppercorn sauce was divine. Service was brilliant and the waiter was super attentive. Can’t wait to go back

We visited for our Anniversary meal on Friday & had booked for 8pm but on arrival our table wasn't ready so we were asked to take a seat at the bar & the staff would get us a drink which was fine & we didn't have to wait long before our table was ready. We had a few questions re steaks which staff were happy to answer, we decided on Chatuebriand but at £87 were shocked that it came with nothing but the choice of two sauces everything else was extra! so we went for sauteed mushrooms, triple chips & truffle & parmesan....£6 for 8 chips is a joke!! We had a bottle of red wine.... the most money I've ever spent on a bottle £33 wine was very overpriced/marked up! Now don't get me wrong the food was lovely but while eating we were still in shock over the price & what we had to pay on top of that for sides...I had been told prior that Vovem wasn't great value for money & that another city steakhouse was much better value but decided to give you a go. When we got our bill we were again shocked that the drinks we'd been led to believe were complimentary due to our table not being ready were on there along with a chicken burger we didn't have & a charge for the water they automatically put on our table which was obviously just tap water! So all in all the two waiters who dealt with us were excellent, food was good but not good value for money, very overpriced for what we got, we were meant to have a drink downstairs but didn't bother & we'll not return there are better places in Aberdeen.

This is our favourite place to eat in Aberdeen. We’ve eaten here twice in the last week. On Sunday we had the sharing platter roast and on Thursday had the steak offer for 2. We love everything about Vovem from the moment you come through the door the staff are there greeting you in a friendly genuine manner. They are knowledgeable about the food and drink. The ambience and service is excellent. The food is top quality and you can tell a lot of care has gone into selecting suppliers.

This place is not as good as it thinks it is….. The food was very disappointing, service was excellent tho, front of house and waiting staff were very well versed in all aspects of their work and the menu. When you go to a steak restaurant and the best thing is the Mac & cheese something is very wrong. Ordered prawns which were so over cooked they were inedible and sent back, they were like rubber. Never had gambas pil pil with a lemon in with them, the lemon was like mush which confirmed they’d been microwaved or in the oven for a long time. Chateaubriand despite being ordered medium rare was overcooked and had a bone dry crust around which I had to cut off, to make a chateaubriand that dry takes real effort, or a hot oven or both…. When I asked why was told on each occasion “that’s just how it goes” or “it would just come back the same” My previous visit a year ago was so very different so it’s sad to see how kitchen standards have dropped

Booked for an early evening midweek meal. Was greeted on arrival and as shown to our table all the staff spoke , this was the same on leaving, they were all smiling and polite. Extensive menu, we went for the sharing bread selection to start which was really tasty, a variety of breads, chilli butter ( which was delicious), balsamic & oil and olives. As beef farmers we chose steak got our mains, they tasted good albeit mine ( medium rare) was slightly overcooked however my husband swapped with me. We had sides of chunky chips and mushrooms in garlic butter and sauces - blue cheese and peppercorn. My husband had a large glass of red wine. Service was very good, I think it was the manager. Nice , modern surroundings, it was quiet when we were there but expect it’s buzzing on a busy weekend evening.

Excellent lunch! Meat was delicious,we ordered Angus Aberdeen and a kid's meal.Lovely ambience and staff.

A warm welcome from the staff. Tried the steak for 2 deal. Absolutely delicious, steaks cooked to perfection, sides and sauces so tasty. Staff knowledgeable and attentive but not intrusive. A wonderful dining experience which we would thoroughly recommend.

Superb restaurant! Great food, excellent service. We were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were looked after by Molly and nothing was too much trouble. She is a credit to the establishment! We will be back!

Out for a birthday meal, was sat at a table by the bar and door, away from the main restaurant. The food was fine, had to remind staff for the extra chips we ordered and never received an order of water that we were charged for. Service was pretty lame, tried to catch attention several times to clear table and order drinks and such. Looked at out dirty main plates for at least 10 minutes. Food can't complain though, that candied pork belly was a highlight. Mentioned to staff while paying bill that service was pretty shoddy but they accepted it, they agreed that table was one of the less managed ones. Perhaps that acknowledgement will lead to better service for future diners. In a few words... I wouldn't rush back

Arrived for the steak night for couples . We ordered 2 sirloins - with the chunky chips and garlic prawns as sides . My steak was over cooked to well done - asked for medium . Partners was medium . Was so hungry I just ate it wasn’t bothered to complain and wait for another one . Got about 9 chunky chips and the prawns were soggy. It just think for the price or £50 it was a bit miserable . A bit over rated to be honest .

Amazing service and amazing people, so kind and the place is beautiful. Thanks to Victoria (the Lithuanian girl waitress), she was absolutely amazing (like everyone one!) The food was great as well so Thank you very much!

Service was ok, food was disappointing. Not bad, just could be a lot better. I asked for my steak rare, and it was quite well done. I didn’t want to make a fuss because I wasn’t paying…. It was at least decent in spit of being over cooked, and the bane marrow jus was good. My wife’s chicken was dry and bland.

My all time favourite restaurant in Aberdeen. Top quality local produce. Extenstive wine list to pick from. Service always very professional. Have never had a bad meal.

Outstanding service and truly delicious food! can’t believe I’m paying under £20 for one of the best lunch experiences I’ve had in Aberdeen! Highly recommend!

Disappointed was there for a birthday celebration for 6 people. Two people ordered individual Sunday roast but my partner and myself ordered the sharing platter Sunday roast. It came plated and the only thing we got to share was a dish of cauliflower and cheese...

Went for Sunday lunch and had a great time. The cocktails are out of this world, and the food was cooked and presented beautifully. Would definitely return and recommend this restaurant.

Nice place. Good lighting. Very dated pedestrian playlist - there are so many great artists they could be playing to create a more elevated experience. The other audible disgrace was the foul language bellowing out of the vulgar uncouth chefs in the open kitchen. I...

This restaurant is a must for anyone in Aberdeen. We have tried many high end steak restaurants and this one is the best by far! Not only were the steaks amazing (we both had the Banberman butcher) the sides were amazing, we had the triple...

We took advantage of the lunchtime menu so at least most of the prices were more realistic. The prices do seem very high, unless "fine dining" is the new term for over priced?! My steak was cooked to how I like it but both my...

A secret underground bar where they serve their signature cocktails, plus old favourites or just ask and they will happily make one up for you. The Australian convict theme doesn’t go much beyond some small, repetitive, convictions framed on the wall. We emailed in advance...

Went there for a date night, what a disappointment over priced was what it is, and what's with paying for the extras £5 for chips, etc we ain't in London sort your prices, ambiance was poor.

My partner and I were in Aberdeen visiting family and came here with another couple for dinner. Everything was just absolutely perfect. Excellent atmosphere, gorgeous decor, ideal lighting, live music at the optimal volume that you could hear your table but no one else’s. There...

Visited Sunday 22nd Feb for Sunday lunch, we went for the Sunday Roast sharing plater. Wow, great spread, top notch food and terrific value. Wasn’t that busy so quiet atmosphere but service and all round experience was spot on. Would recommend and will be back....

Enjoyed our first visit here for lunch. Lovely ambiance and excellent service. I had the sirloin and my partber had a burger followed by creme brulee and brownie and ice cream, all very good. Enjoyed the house Chardonnay and dessert wine. Only downside were the...

Sam was 10/10, knew everything about wine, meat and desserts! He was able to recommend us on everything. He was so enthusiastic and pleasant. Overall so helpful with out menu and wine choice. He made out night.

We visited as a party of four friends for lunch and stayed well into the evening. Excellent choice of menus which can be mixed & matched. We opted for the bottomless bubbles (£20pp) and our attentive waiters magically appeared every 15 minutes to top us...

We came here for a birthday meal on Friday night. The food was excellent. The service was flawless. The prices are reasonable for fine dining. Overall we had a great experience and will definitely come back again soon.

me and my girlfriend went to Vovem on our first anniversary and the food was excellent couldn’t of asked for better quality food and the service was very fast and efficient it was excellent and we even got a glass of prosecco for free to...

My husband and I went here on a week night. We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary so wanted to go somewhere special. We were not disappointed. The food was cooked to perfection at an affordable price but the cherry on the top was our...

Delicious food; lovely atmosphere; knowledgeable, friendly waiting staff and a jazz band playing made for a great night out. Not cheap so one to save for special occasions but we'll definitely be back.

My husband and I had a couple nights away to Aberdeen child free so took advantage and treated ourselves with a visit here. Firstly, we had an email earlier in the day with stating our reservation had been cancelled, this was rectified pretty quickly and...

Food was competent enough but the wine was not the best. Not particularly good value for money in my view but my hotel restaurant was closed so any port in a storm

Wife and I had 2 steaks, cooked to 2 different likings, and 2 sides. Bloody delicious ! Perfectly cooked, and everything was so good. Service was quick and attentive. Dessert was also great.

Arrived at 7pm on a busy Saturday night and enjoyed a drink at the bar before being taken to our table. First class customer service, and fantastic food in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. We couldn't fault anything and I can't wait to go back. Thoroughly...

We were a party of 8 and had booked for a birthday. The cocktails and wine were excellent. The staff were so lovely and couldn’t do enough for you. The food was beautiful and delicious. We had a mixture of food from the menu and...

Booked here for my wife’s 40th, arrived at 7pm as scheduled and was taken to our table. The place was freezing.... ordered the scallops which were basically still raw! Ate them between us until my wife told us to stop due to being completely under...

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch here nice and relaxing atmosphere. The beef dinner was spot on with seasonal veg and beef so tender. Found the wine a bit on the steep side at £9 + for a small house red. I would recommend and I...

We've had half a dozen of oysters, carpaccio and one of their steak deals and let me tell you, this is the first time in a while I wasn't disappointed with paying for my food! Let me start with the hospitality and service itself -...

This review is for 21 Crimes, the bar downstairs from Vovem. I visited here for the first time recently and really enjoyed it. The staff were very friendly and nice, the decor is absolutely lovely and the live music on the Saturday night I visited...

We had a lovely experience. Thursday night steaks. The steaks were cooked to perfection. Drinks were wonderfully chilled and we also had a couple of cocktails after the steak which was delicious too. The staff were lovely too. Overall a lovely experience.

After reading some of the previous reviews we weren’t expecting a great deal but to our surprise it certainly exceeded our expectations. Both the food and service were very good. Calum was exceptional and knowledgeable of the menu and the local area. Definitely Recommend!

Thoroughly enjoyed our night here, food was really good and absolutely enhanced by the staff and service. One of our group had a particular demand for how his steak was cooked and when he stated that it wasn't up to standard, the waiting staff could...

Arrived at 18.00 to an empty restaurant, only to be told there were no available tables. So rude! Really not sorry. Went for a Thai instead!

Visited after a graduation celebration with my mother and partner. On arrival we were dripping wet and nobody offered to take our coats. The main menu included a wine list, but when we asked for a drinks menu we were told they didn’t have one,...

1st time visit to Vevom but really enjoyed the atmosphere (music not too loud) and service. Not to mention the tasty local food. This was a birthday celebration for my wife, who has quote a rare allergy, whereby she cannot have any dishes which have...

A visit to Vovem was a birthday treat from my wife. We've visited many good steakhouses over the years and unfortunately this wasn't one of them. I decided to push the boat out and try their Wagu ribeye at an eye-watering £85 for just the...

Chill vibes. Nice food. Toilets were a bit of a squeeze and the lack of soft drinks menu was a little inconvenient. We had the Sunday roast platter which was nice but there wasn't very much of it and the potatoes weren't seasoned at all....

Hands down the best steak i ever had. Great service too! Place can be busy, but it’s worth to wait for the table 10/10

Food was fantastic, very delicate touch on the starters presented beautifully and tasted amazing. Had a 900gram snaring steak cooked to perfection. Big shout out to Sam our waiter who was flawless on the night. Chat was 10/10 abs knowledge was second to none. Really...

First time trying Vovem and will definitely be back, I was wanting to take the girlfriend for date night, so after receiving great feedback from work colleagues I decided to book it, really easy to book online & got an ideal time of 7pm with...

We had a fantastic meal and cocktails at this fantastic restaurant- Our server Victoria was very knowledgeable and helpful with our choices . Highly recommend this restaurant if you are in Aberdeen

Great food but a little overpriced. Jeez! We get really helpful waitress and she recommended tasty dishes (scallops were outstanding). Rib-eye with peppercorn sauce was delicious. So at the end cost of 3 meal for 2 people was £180 - ouch! Place definitely worth to...

Visited this place yesterday. Not a lot of patrons in at the time. Service was very slow. Waitress not very helpful. Asked for Rib-eye at £30, very thin and grisly. No grilled tomatoes or onion rings on the menu, really, that's what you have with...

As others have mentioned this is an expensive place, not least because of the practice of pricing all sides separately, but notwithstanding, there were a few standout dishes. The scallops, with pork belly and cauliflower / truffle purée were outstanding. Perfectly cooked, probably the best...

Very overpriced. Food was ok but nothing special. Items we ordered from the menu were then not available, which we later found out is a common occurrence. Service started off ok but there was a change of shift half way through our visit and we...

Quite expensive, but none the less a nice enjoyable steak with sides. Good surroundings and atmosphere. Only one thing that knocks it down for 4 star to 3 stars is being asked if I wanted to include a tip when paying by card. This is...

Slight hiccup to begin with, but alls well that ends well, the food was amazing and the management couldn't have been any nicer. My wife and I would definitely recommend you try this restaurant. Big shout to chef Mark for his speciality steaks......not forgetting his...

Came in to vovem for our anniversary and couldn't recommend it enough, the staff and food were incredible. Special mention to Ben who catered to our every need and gave brilliant recommendations and made sure we were well looked after. His customer service added that...

My wife and I have been here before. Admittedly in pre-pandemic days. We always raved about it but, sadly, our visit tonight was quite disappointing. The food was good but the service was appallingly slow. We did have one waiter that did very well for...

1st visit to Vovem and it certainly won't be the last. Food,service and general ambience were all outstanding. The starters (lobster bisque & scallops) were so tasty and the steaks (we both had the fillet) cooked to perfection with just the right amount of sides...

First visit for my husbands birthday. Social media advertisement for Sunday Roast enticed us to book. Despite the warm welcome the service and all over all experience was a bit hit or miss. Despite being offered water twice we still had to wait 25 mins...

In for drinks post pandemic measures. Very disappointing, took forever to make menu listed cocktails and we weren't even offered water in our half hour wait for six drinks. Staff were pleasant but wildly inefficient. However they did comp our drinks when I went up...

Tried 21 Crimes for the first time and it was the best cocktail experience I've had so far. The staff greeted us politely and we had a very expert and friendly bartender (Dean). We let him have some free reign with what to make us...

Have never been before but was recommended by a friend (Whos a bit of a food guru ha ha). Had the Sirloin cooked medium rare which was cooked perfectly with the bone marrow Jus, and honestly its the best steak i've had in years. Starter...

Had a fantastic date night dinner here. The steaks were possibly the most delicious I've had and cooked exactly how we ordered them. Very tasty triple cooked chips. Eton mess dessert was very nice and big enough to share. Great wine list with some very...

We were looking for something special to celebrate our anniversary and saw Vovem whilst walking to our hotel. The Sat morning I was about to Google the menu when a gentleman allowed us in to view a menu and book a table. The meal itself...

Perfect night to celebrate our anniversary Sam the waiting staff member was very attentive and bar team were amazing Tried 21 crimes for the first time and they were doing unique cocktails tailored to your likes and dislikes, which was a nice start Chateaubriand was...

Food we had was lovely. The desserts are also really nice. Not keen on the fact you have to order sides separately. Cocktail menu very minimalistic and there was no indication on menu as to what ciders/ beers the restaurant had. Service was excellent and...

We had dinner last night with our friends and it cost £300 for 4 steaks, 5 sides (because you don't get anything with your steak you have to order these separately), 1 bottle of cava, 4 cocktails and a glass of red wine. No starters,...

Go here all the time. Food is always amazing. Blue cheese sauce needs to be stronger & last night they forgot to add bacon to my cabbage & bacon. It was still amazing though. Definitely my favourite Aberdeen restaurant.

Steak was nice but had alot better from other places for half the price. Would come back and try something else as the atmosphere is nice

The manager thinks he did us a favor after paying £60 for uncooked chicken, the waiter (Matthew) needs more training. Don’t speck to people like Dey are 2 year olds. Very rude and seem angry. Over all the worst place I have been in aberdeen....

Like a lot of people I was excited to be able to go out for a drink with my friends for the first time since December however I was seriously disappointed by Vovem. We knew that we wouldn’t be able to order a full meal...

My wife and I dined here last night using a voucher we received last Christmas. Lovely welcome and well laid out for covid regulations. The waiting staff were very attentive and polite. The food was amazing. The steak almost melted in the mouth. Although not...

Went along with my partner last night, first and definitely last visit! Not greeted warmly, waited a while before offered drinks, food arrived separately and one meal was cold, vegetables just a mush, restaurant was freezing, some diners wearing anoraks!

Perfect night out - amazing cocktails, delicious starter, melt in the mouth Aberdeen Angus Sirloin steak with bone marrow jus and a full bodied Malbec. The service was knowledgeable and super friendly - well worth a visit!

Food and drink was second to none. Unfortunately today the boiler in restaurant was broken and it was absolutely freezing which made the sitting rather uncomfortable in Aberdeen in November 🤷🏼‍♀️

Service - First class. Nothing was too much trouble, and they have a good Track & Trace system in place. Food - Very nice overall. Disappointing that they had run out of the Tandoori Chicken at 16:45 on a Saturday. I went for the Signature...

I have had an aspiration to have Aberdeen Angus Steak in Aberdeen, so there was no way I was going to be so close and not pass and try. Miller & Carter who where recommended were booked up, but they recommended Vovem and it definitely...

My friend took me to Vovem in November and I’ve not stopped thinking of it since. The Fillet steak was genuinely the best I’ve ever had. And my dad is a chef! Poor him, I had to tell him about my experience here and warned...

This was my first visit to this restaurant and boy did not disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious and the service we received was first class! I can’t fault it in any way! With the recent COVID guidelines, I must admit I was a bit...

Where to start?! Substandard food, incomplete kitchen staff, rude & ignorant manager, over-priced menu. There are so many better places to go in Aberdeen, don’t waist your money on this place!

Went here with another couple. First meal out since lockdown. Was really good. Great steaks with tasty sides. Loved the stem broccoli! Staff very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!

Simply Outstanding evening with the most excellent service . Steaks cooked to perfection and staff wonderfully attentive without being intrusive . 66th birthday dinner could not have gone better. Great wine , Even better food, Even better service. Welcome back Vovem !

Amazing hidden bar! Visited with a group of 6 friends. Bar small but has lots of hidey holes to sit in. Really great cocktails and top notch service! Bar tenders were knowledgable and asked what your preferences were to make cocktails to your taste. Will...

24th of February, I decided to treat my self, after a lot of stress with family and work. It was pouring down outside with rain. I was glad to get inside and get dry. The hostess greeted me with a massive smile and made me...

We ate here on Monday afternoon (16th March). Sadly because of the Corona Virus we had the place to ourselves which was unusual. Despite this all the staff were super friendly, helpful and welcoming even when I delayed ordering lunch whilst I engaged in an...

Food excellent, service mostly good, friendly atmosphere. The menu could offer a bit more choice of starters and sweets although what was offered was excellent.

We went for a birthday celebration. The Staff were so helpful, taking balloons and a cake from us early in the day. Service was very good and staff very attention. The meal was fabulous, steaks were lovely, done to perfection. Manager was a great guy...

Best steakhouse ever! I have been here many times and i get perfect food and service every time. I have tried steak and burger and its delicious.

You'd expect a steak place to at least serve a tasty steak by having the best meat. Nope, 3 of us had steaks (ribeye & sirloin). Not great quality meat, very, very ordinary. Mine was sort of grey, sludgy. At least the 3 orders were...

My husband and I visited here this week after it being recommended to us. Lovely atmosphere, was interesting reading about all the crimes too. Brandon was our server and he did an amazing job! He even made up 2 cocktails for us based on what...

Superb meal at Vovem tonight!! Best steak I’ve ever eaten, and I’ve eaten a few!! Triple cooked chips are also divine. Good service, great coffee, friendly staff, can’t ask for more!!

Visited with a bunch of friends for a evening meal, treated very professional. Food was absolutely delicious. Very impressed and overall great experience. Defiantly return if I revisit Aberdeen. Thank you

My partner and I visited on a quiet evening looking for a great steak. The restaurant looks fab from outside and within. We were seated in a lovely big booth with a view of the kitchen and waited for our server to offer us a...

Lovely restaurant, Food was really good and the atmosphere isn't to in your face. Perfect to go have a chat as a couple and not intimidating which some nicer restaurants can be sometimes. Staff were attentive and the service was just right. I look forward...

My boyfriend and I decided to visit the secret bar beneath Vovem that we had heard about. It was fantastic! The staff were so friendly and made sure you had a great experience! The cocktails were delicious and the whole theming of the restaurant is...

Absolutely outstanding food and drink and the service in the secret bar from Brandon was fantastic! Highly recommended to all.

Great looking bar and restaurant and that’s where the great (for me) ended. After a lengthy wait orders were finally taken for wine and food. Wine arrived, perfectly chilled, then s-l-o-w-l-y our food appeared, bit by bit. Two fillet steaks first (one a good 30%...