The best restaurants in Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Aberdeenshire North East Scotland

Pleasant ambiance with helpful staff. I thought it was a bit expensive for what was offered. The food was, however, good.

Very welcoming staff and delicious food. We had a lovely meal tonight, highly recommended.

The annual gathering is a fantastic event. Plan a hole day to take in all the authentic atmosphere!

Fabulous breakfast. Well priced, excellent cheerful service. Very generous portions. Lovely browse in the shop and spotless facilities. Recommend it to someone who is celiac as they seemed to have an excellent choice of GF options.

Best fish and chips, I have had in a long time, my wife had the red Thai curry which was also very good, great service as well, thanks

Great dining experience great food

Loved our meal at this restaurant. Served quickly and great choices of dishes. Would absolutely recommend a visit here when visiting Ballater.

Came here for lunch and it was lovely. I had the mozzarella and roasted veg ciabatta and it was delicious, my mum had the lentil soup with a cheese scone and she said it was nice. The coffee was also really good quality.

Dog friendly restaurant overlooking Clunie Water. Great range of food and drinks on offer. Service is not fast, so be prepared to wait

Reviewed this place positively well over a year ago and - if anything - it is even better. Customers were queueing out the door and along the pavement. The staff, though very busy, seem to juggle every task with good nature and fun. Kelly, in particular, is amazing. The food is always fresh, hot and tasty. Just a pity it's not open 7 days, but then, everybody is entitled to time off and this is quality, not quantity. The home baking is in a class of its own.

This venue has sadly burnt down. However we stayed at the Braemar Lodge Cabins and they were absolutely 5 star

A really cosy restaurant with a buzzing but informal atmosphere. Dog friendly which is great for walkers! We had a fantastic meal - great menu to choose from and really delicious food. The chicken burger was amazing - like a chicken schnitzel in a bun! Very friendly staff, great service and loads of nice local ales and gins to choose from. Would definitely recommend.

Great place for a family to eat at any time of the day. Child and dog friendly, and the number of locals eating and socialising in here tells you a lot. The younger members of our family had already been in previously for a go at a delicious range of pankake specials and, as usual, some of us were having lunch, some late breakfast and some just more pancakes please! The pancakes being special. I don't know if they would always be on the menu, but there's a fantastic array of cakes and bakes. I would advise booking a table, especially at weekends. Super friendly staff, for whom nothing is too much trouble.

Great place to visit! Lovely homemade soup - butternut squash just right consistency, large bowl & hot. Served with gorgeous homemade bread (2 slices of cranberry with butter - husband had savoury scone with chutney - superb). Nice hot latte & yummy cakes. Lovely welcoming friendly hostess & atmosphere. Pizza night on a Thursday & local market on a Wednesday is next on our must visit list! Visit this cafe - you will not be disappointed! All served promptly & at a reasonable price too.

We had an afternoon tea for Emily’s upcoming birthday. Wonderful selection of sandwiches sausage rolls, scones and strawberry tarts as well as numerous tray bakes and jam and cream. Absolutely delicious