The best restaurants serving British food in North East Scotland

The Market Cross in Bury St Edmund's Buttermarket is coming to life again. For too long this elegant Robert Adams building was neglected but now it's becoming a gallery and venue for live music, comedy, arts and crafts, theatre, dance lessons, markets and somewhere to enjoy good food in a relaxed atmosphere. I recently held a Big Birthday party for 35 guests and everyone was impressed by the welcome, the service, food and value for money plus there's a lift to the first floor.

If your working in Dyce I fully recommend this place. Really good food. The place is spotless and modern. The team of ladies in the kitchen and on the counter are quick friendly and very professional. The Breakfast rolls and soup of the day are tremendous. Full of flavour. You can tell they don’t scrimp on the quality of produce. The PHILLY cheese steak ciabatta is immense. I’m up here for 2 more weeks and I certainly will be getting my breakfast/lunch from here most days.

Whilst touring the area found this pub courtesy of “Google” maps. Right opposite is a small Pay & display car park with more spaces 40 metres away. At the time of visiting one hour was free provided you got a ticket, however a “local” at the bar informed me that from June they were axing this “free” period. It’s a low door into this old pub, but once inside I was welcomed by the landlord who confirmed that meals were being served. It was a darkish place but they were happy to chat and when my soup arrived it was piping hot and enjoyable. This being May in Scotland it was extremely stormy and a soup and a sandwich fitted the bill and not expensive either. Recommended. Photo is of Eider Ducks on the coast near the Ship Inn.

Really nice pub anyway but food was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Simply superb in all respects. Looking forward to next visit.

Ensemble correct mais en deçà de nos attentes : la cuisson bleue demandée pour le bœuf était limité, les accompagnements peu élaborés ni recherchés et les sauces industrielles (quel dommage !) Assiettes généreusement servies. Certaines références de whisky présentées à la carte n’étaient plus disponibles et obtenir des conseils n’est pas évident. Service approximatif mais attentionné et sympathique.

It's great it a dog friendly environment.

Conduje desde Inverurie solo para tomar un helado aquí, ya que cada dos veces que lo he probado ha estado delicioso. Y lo mismo esta vez, por lo que me dieron. £ 8 por un helado que se llevó una gaviota... entendiendo que esto no es su culpa, por £ 8 se podría pensar que al menos me ofrecerían un helado nuevo (tampoco mi culpa) , pero nada. El trabajador se disculpó, pero parecía bastante grosero. £ 8 por el desagüe... .

We visited during the day mid-week, we was quickly welcomed and the staff was really lovely. I really loved how the staff appeared to have a great relationship with locals who must fill their day there - that’s such a wonderful thing! 👏 We couldn’t decide from the menu, there was so much options. Our food was really good, highly recommended! My mozzarella sticks were good but the same as a frozen packet. I did love the dip though. Soup, nachos and spicy burger were good. The burger maybe needs something more, more sauce or cheese etc. The bathroom was immaculate! Thank you for this nice experience.

Just got 2 fish suppers tonight £24.00 plenty chips but a small fish. The worst fish suppers I’ve ever had in Aberdeen total rip off.Needless to say I won’t go back there again on my next visit.

Lovely evening dining with family. Menu was extensive and food delicious. Plenty of seating and the staff friendly and helpful.

A lovely lunch as always. So sad that Balmakewan has had to make the decision to close permanently. So many people, both local and passers by will miss the wonderful food, service and the welcome given on every occasion.

Lovely food great service especially waiter called.jim

Lovely authentic cafe/tea shop right on the coast overlooking the sea. Have the carrot cake, it was fab!

Ordered a jumbo fish supper and it's the worst I've had for a long time. The fish batter was soggy the fish was grey and the chips were soggy. So I took it back in, handed it to the frier saying I'm giving you this back, it's the worst I've ever had. Without missing a beat he took the bag from me, threw it on the floor and continued speaking with one of the young lads. No question to inquire what the issue was, nothing, which made me think this must be a common occurrence there.