The best restaurants in Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Aberdeenshire North East Scotland

Lovely, friendly staff and homemade soups etc. Went in for a quick takeaway lunch. Well worth visiting 😊

Cafe noir was just amazing! I walked in with a kind welcome from the staff! Very friendly and quick with the order. The food was delicious. 5/5 experience!

Fantastic meal,excellent waiter who went above and beyond for us,he was very professional and made the evening a great success, we will be back again.

We had a short but enjoyable stay at the Arduthie House. It was in a perfect location to explore the beautiful seaside town of Stonehaven. We had a stunning view of the water from our room which we loved waking up to. The beds were comfortable and the amenities were very thoughtful, tea, water and yummy shortbread cookies. The breakfast was excellent and the service was pleasant and very attentive.

Lovely and fair-priced lunch with homemade soups, cakes, scones and even batteries on Sundays. Barely 150m from the harbour, but very reasonable prices. I had really nice Cullen Skink and a wee cake.

My Husband and I were at the Tina/Cher Tribute last night at the Drumlithie Inn. This is such a lovely, cosy place. Our meal was lovely, I had the fish and chips and my Husband had the Steak Pie (lots of steak) we both really enjoyed our meal. My Husband then managed to squeeze in an Eve’s Pudding and custard which I tasted and it was delicious! The Tribute was very good and the “Happy Atmosphere” was amazing! Everyone was so friendly, it was like one Big Happy Party! 🥳 Would definitely recommend a visit David and Ian are always so Friendly and Happy to Help at all times, nothing is a bother to them. Well done guys!! Keep up the great job you are doing. 👍👏

It was cold weather and after the lunch, we wanted a coffee. So, we went to The Old Pier and two young women who worked there hated their job. We entered inside, no greetings, no smile no welcome feeling. We ordered our coffees for takeaway and the young lady who made coffee was the same. Not even eye contact. My husband ordered extra hot late but got warm one.

When I’m visiting up north I always book for lunch and it never disappoints . Really good portions and a fair price with excellent service. Never been disappointed

All the staff were lovely and welcoming. I came for a late lunch and the food was lovely , the panini was hot and the salad was nice and had dressing on!!

Had a lovely stay. Room was clean and spacious. Great value for money with a lovely breakfast included. I stayed with my two children who are under 10. Our room was lovely and quiet. We slept well. I would recommend

Travelling back from Aberdeen we went in to Drifters for a takeaway. It was mobbed with families and small children. The noise was in bearable. And the staff very busy, but they served us straight away. Nothing was too much trouble and food was excellent. Can't praise them enough for the service, food and friendliness. Highly recommend.

A glorious open-plan dining area with glazed frontage set the atmosphere for what was to be a pleasurable and tasteful gastronomic evening. I was not familiar with Indian food. Iqbal suggested that he guide me. I am glad that I agreed as he produced a succession of first class palate-pleasing dishes. The sea bass was sublime partnered with a lovely bottle of Gavi wine. Iqbal remained attentive throughout. I whole-heartedly recommend this restaurant.

Booked a table for 4 for Hogmanay. On arrival, the restaurant was very busy and had a good ambience, when the food arrived it was excellent, what an evening.

Booked a table for 1300. Arrived at 1250 and waited for table to be prepared. Food ordered and waited 70 minutes and still no food and no explanation as to the delay. Other tables experiencing same problem even though there weren't too many diners. Had to leave without food and, again, no reasons given as to why there was such a long delay.

Lovely fish and chips lunch. Excellent service. Lovely area to eat. We’ve ate both inside and out now. And love either. Fantastic prices and value for money.