The best restaurants in Aberdeenshire North East Scotland

We had an amazing Sunday lunch here, by far the best I've had in Aberdeen, the food is excellent. The service is always very friendly and efficient as well.

We arrived in our camper van they allowed us to stay in the car park Fabulous food recommend the pies

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.

Lovely meal again. This restaurant never disappoints. Great food at very reasonable prices - served promptly by lovely staff. Good sized portions, lots of choices. In particular the Bistro Stir Fry with chicken & prawns was amazing! Also enjoyed was the homemade Lasagne, Chicken & Mushroom Stroganoff & massive battered haddock! Sublime Sticky toffee with lots of lovely sauce. Well worth a visit- highly recommend.

Spectacularly good. My folks owned a fish and chipper back in the 70s. So I know my fish n chips. This was the best I have ever had. My wife had seafood penne. Fabulous flavours, really nicely done. The ambience is great. The staff were great. Was here a few years ago and it was okay. It is not okay now ...it's brilliant. Someone running a tight ship here! Highly recommended!

Stayed nearby on holiday, visited twice for breakfast and lunch, brilliant, Stornaway black pudding with poached egg - 5 stars who ever introduced it into the menu! We also were impressed with the shop, all stock is local and quality, Finzean Honey is one of the best I tried in my life, and I tried a lot as my father was a beer keeper.

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

The staff were very helpful and the girl serving was attentive and the food was delicious that the chefs made good choices quick service I would recommend it enjoyable

Been several times to the Fife and it never, ever disappoints. From a warm welcome by the lovely staff, lovely setting to eat and drink to fabulous food! The owners are very humble and down to earth with a real passion for the service they deliver! It’s all to easy to complain about negative experiences but for us, The Fife, ALWAYS DELIVERS… Well worth a stop before all others in this area.

Loved everything about the porterhouse staff where attentive, food perfect just what I needed on my week away

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!!

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.

Very popular, booking recommended. Excellent freshly made pizza.

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

Quality was 5* but the portion sizes were small, bit tight for the price imo. Shame as if they nailed this it would be perfect.