The best restaurants in Aberdeenshire North East Scotland

After trying one on my last trip to Stonehaven, I finally enjoyed my first whole Deep Fried Mars Bar, and didn't have to share it. It was delicious and worth every penny. I would highly recommend it and in the home of the Deep Fried Mars Bar, where better to have one. If I ever go back to Stonehaven this will be my first stop.

Your tactic of re-folding dirty towels as fresh WILL get you shut down eventually. Future guests beware. This was verified at the breakfast with other guests in our party

Great food. Massive portions of well cooked tasty food. Inside eating is more of an afterthought tho. More of a takeaway

We had the most amazing afternoon tea experience in the Bubble. We can't praise the Banff Springs highly enough. This was a mini 'hen party ' and so much thought had gone into making this so special for the bride to be. Beautifully decorated, Beth and her team looked after us so well. The quality of the food and drinks was outstanding. A lovely afternoon was had by all. Highly recommend! A big thank you to all involved!

Disappointed with the cappuccino which was weak milky coffee which I did not finish. Lovely lady who served and made my cappuccino but she was no barista. Been here many times before but this is definitely my last cappuccino.

Stayed at the hotel for 3 nights was given the smallest dirtiest room out. The room I booked had a bath chair and wooden floor. I got a room with the smallest shower you could hardly turn round in the shower room toilet and shower filthy.carpets and screens badly stained.this is suppose to be 5 star don't be fooled don't go there manager did nothing to rectify the problem

Popped in for lunch with my wife. Lovely fish and chips. Service excellent. Not been in for a few years but will be back much quicker.

While still fresh in my mind I'd like to sum up how special our family's wedding celebration experience at Buchanan's Bistro was. Everything and I mean everything was exceptional from the beautiful flowers to the welcoming ambiance, to the delicious food, and finally to the truly exceptional service with an extraordinary "I can do" ethos. It was an amazing occasion for all of us and we are deeply appreciative for your part in our day.

Was greeted at the front desk by the most grumpy woman I have ever seen. For some reason had to give them my name and phone number which they wrote down! I wanted to ask why but didn't want to cause a stir. Was ushered to a table and asked what we wanted. We wanted coffee before we had a look round the shop. I have been to the shop many times and bought lots of clothes and presents for people so have spent quite a bit of money over the years as I'm quite close by. We ordered our two coffees and a scone. I didn't order anything to eat. I am gluten intolerant and didn't want any of the big GF cakes they had so I always carry a small museli GF bar with me. The waitress came over and we gave her our order. I said I didn't want anything as I'm gluten intolerant and had my own small bar with me. The owner came over in the most abrupt manner and asked what was wrong with me? "Are you celiac?" I was so taken aback by her manner and rudeness. She did say we have GF things here and I said I know but I didn't want a large cake but if it was a big deal we will just leave. She couldn't care less if we did. Her reply was "We need to make money!" ok yes you do but the amount of money I've given this place over the past few years would certainly have covered the cake. We walked out. Such a shame as I just wanted to treat my 90 year old mother in law to a coffee. So So disappointed with the staff's attitudes, ok maybe I shouldn't have had the GF bar with me but there are ways of going about things and she definitely had no People skills. What a shame I will be telling everyone about my experience and probably won't return.

Ooooh. Truly great fish and chips in a village that knows well historically what it costs to harvest the sea. Whitehills has been a favourite of mine over many, many years. First as a child on caravan holidays in nearby Banff, later visiting vacationing family and taking my own along, and lastly as a wonderful experience for friends staying in the area. They'd already sussed out that Rock Fish is often fully booked, so we went early with a backup plan to get a takeaway if - as we immediately noticed - every table had a reserved sign (at 4pm!) However, they managed to sneak us in to a table that was reserved for slightly later, and that came as a relief to the oldest member of our party on a cold, wild day on the north-east coast. Imagine being at sea, or landing fish, in all that. We were treated to three very different and delicious dishes and one of my companions even tucked into a combo of fish and chicken, both of which suited her fine. My haddock was simply perfectly cooked and served with a smile, even though staff were very busy with large numbers of people at the takeaway counter and arriving to be seated. Whitehills and the wider area has other fine eateries and lots to see and do, but this place is where I'd go again and again for warm, local dining experiences.

We were a walk in table for a Friday night. The owner guy was so miserable , so unwelcoming ! I’d go as far to say that he was bordering on being rude . Food was very mediocre . Will not be back

Booked this as close to family nearby, but also because it is dog friendly. We had to eat in the bar area because of the dog, but this only fair to others diners. However the food was excellent and everyone enjoyed their meal. Good friendly service from staff.

Good helpings great taste, will be back 🙂👍🏻

We were there during the Haal festival and the restaurant was very efficiently run and the food was great.

Been coming here for 25 years when we stayself catering Portknockie. We had Cullen Skink much better recipe than before more digestible. Had a large fruit scone and tea We even got Pensioners discount which was a wee added bonus. Waitress Sandra lovely girl.