The best restaurants in Banchory and Mid Deeside Aberdeenshire North East Scotland

We decided to try out their pancake menu, my partner chose the full Scottish breakfast, he really enjoyed it but it was quite sparse in comparison to my choice. I had the "fireworks" pancakes which was piled high with strawberries, bananas, honeycomb & topped with ice cream & chocolate sauce. The only 1 thing that let it down was that there was no "popping candy" as per the menu description. Lattes were very nice as well. Would definitely go back again.

Lovely spot for brunch/lunch. Really colourful plates of food, lots of options and the coffee was great. Chai latte was spot on! Cakes and bakes were good - magic is really in the savoury dishes!

Place was absolutely dead for a Friday night. Probably due to the saffron garden opening up nearby. Service and food were really good though, and substantially less expensive than the others in town

Very good fish & chips. Used to frequent another chip shop in the area. However, it has been less impressive of late with quite tasteless chips. The chips at Rock salt &sole were really tasty, as was the fish. We'll definitely be using this chippy again.

Great tiny shop serving wonderful hand made pies and other delicacies and coffees .Wide range of up market food on the shelves including bread and farm eggs.Sit outside on the grassy bank on variety of tables and chairs under the shade of a huge apple tree.One of our favourite places to go on a sunny or snowy day .

Popped in on a cycle ride. I thought the food was outstanding (I had a toasted Chicken and Chorizo sandwich. Coffee also really good. Served nice and quickly - top marks!!!!

The restaurant and takeaway are both excellent. I am gluten free and the gluten free options on the restaurant menu are the best in the area. There are lots of options and they are happy to talk through the menu to make adaptations. We are also frequent visitors to the takeaway, again because of the gluten free options. I’m allergic to fish too but the gluten free chicken fillets are incredible! The staff are super friendly and the kids menu is great as well with lots of options for the smaller diners!

Celebrated my mums 90th birthday at The Cowshed Restaurant recently in a private room within the restaurant. Susan attended to all our requirements seamlessly. The food was delicious and well presented, and the service by the friendly staff was brilliant. This is the second time we’ve used The Cowshed Restaurant for a celebration and wouldn’t hesitate to book again.

we have been there many times, never disappointed, yesterday had a nice meal for our 52nd wedding anniversary, I've got to say the cullen skink was outstanding, and I've had many. Young staff really attentive and very helpful, as all staff

Buchanans is by far our favourite place to eat out. The food is delicious and the staff are always lovely. They have many gluten free and vegan options and are always great at accommodating our tricky dietary demands. They are dog friendly and child friendly, with toys and books to play with. Their latest dinner menu is particularly good, we will be back very soon!

If you are a vegetarian stay away! I recently ordered a vegetarian dish and found a piece of chicken. This is not acceptable and I was horrified. Please seriously review your cross-contamination measures (if any). Poorly handled when notified. Do not recommend and will not return.

The service was fantastic from the staff, really helpful & friendly over the Easter weekend. The food is also really good quality. Particular shout-outs to the homemade split pea soup, scones & bread rolls which were some of the best we’ve had at a cafe in ages.

Popped in for relaxed outdoor lunch with our dog. Greeted warmly and the service continued to be excellent. For once a feeling that someone was in charge, something sadly lacking on so many places now. Great lunch menu with some unusual dishes. Very tasty. Proper device. Highly recommend. We will be back!

buona proposta di fish and chips, birra a fiumi come di consueto, personale disponibilissimo e gentile, prezzo più che giusto, complimenti

If visiting the cafe at the front of the building do not order a mocha. It was awful and I had to change it for another drink. I had forgotten that I’d had one there ages ago that was awful too and had to go back. It had virtually no froth on top and was just a cup of dark brown liquid. Not the usual tempting mocha at all. I suspect it was made by hand without the use of a mocha machine perhaps? I usually use the restaurant /cafe in another part of the store and mochas are normal there.