The best restaurants serving British food in Aberdeenshire North East Scotland

MOULDY PANINI BREAD!! RIP OFF!! Came here after passing through Banchory after a dog walk…. Bought a bacon and Brie panini, and tuna panini for 7.90 each, a bit of a rip off considering the bacon was not in the slightest bit crispy and felt undercooked. However this was still edible and tasted okay UNTIL! We discovered the mouldy panini bread. Went back with the mouldy panini after we discovered this and was given a 14 pound refund. Not the full refund which is partially why I feel the need to express make a review online. It was extremely expensive and overpriced panini which came with mould, the lady was apologetic and kind however the other male colleague didn’t seem so impressed about me returning the item who was in charge of processing the refund. Will not be returning.

Had a great Continental breakfast and coffee ☕😋

Beautiful spot by the river to eat, wonderful views to the falls, plenty choice on the menu. I had large breakfast which was excellent and service was quick and staff friendly.

Absolutely delicious lunch the venison burger with chips was superb, the Cajun chicken flatbread was ok but could have done with a sauce as it was a bit dry. Marked this down to a 4 as the venison burger was served on a slate mat, why not serve it on a plate. Staff all very helpful & efficient & the service was excellent.

Food is absolutely fantastic and could not fault it. We haven't been for a few years but enjoyed our return visit till i went to pay the bill, because of covid they were only accepting cards (or preferred cards) so that's all i had with me. When presented with the card machine all you can see is "Add 15%, 20% or 25% gratuity" on the display screen!! and with the waitress standing holding the machine in front of you and because of covid she didn't seem to want me touching it more than i had to, so you are put under pressure to leave a tip. Now i always usually leave a tip after a meal but this pressure is off putting especially with the percentage figures displayed and this will probably put me off visiting again unfortunately.

We went to have lunch to celebrate a qualification my youngest daughter achieved recently. Although we have stayed in the inverurie area for over 40years this was our first visit to the hotel. We would class our visit and meal as exceptional. My daughter and I shared the Sunday lunch platter with additional cauliflower and cheese and pigs in blankets whilst my wife the vegetarian nut roast. The food was to the highest standard and freshly cooked. I finished with the pineapple crumble which again was first class. The staff were pleasant and attentive. Let's say it will not be another 40 years before we return.

Visited the Bistro a handful of times and can’t fault it. Best place to eat in Alford. Cosy and friendly atmosphere, staff welcoming and food is great and good value for money.

It’s about time we wrote this! We love The Station Hotel! We live locally and we’ve eaten here so many times over the last 10 years - sometimes as a couple, sometimes with family, sometimes with friends, and we had my partner’s surprise 70th birthday party here earlier this year. The front of house staff, led often by Lynne, are always very attentive, chatty and helpful. Gordon, head chef, and his team, ensures that dinner is always expertly cooked and portions are a great size. Bar staff also make our regular visits pleasurable and fun. Also, Murray, Lesley and Ross always offer us a warm welcome if they’re around . Downsides? None! Thanks to everybody for making each visit enjoyable.

This place is a good bit out of the way in the Royal Deeside area, but it’s well worth seeking out for a tasty breakfast or lunch. We stopped off on a Sunday lunchtime. As usual, it was busy. But thankfully, having been here several times, we knew to book. Saw some disappointed looking people who hadn’t. The food here is consistently great. The firm favourite for us, is there soup and panini combo. A true bargain for just under a tenner. What’s so great about it, is that the soups of the day frequently change. On this day, I had the carrot and coconut, my wife had the tomato and basil. Both were fabulous. Bursting with flavour, as we have come to expect. My panini with tomato, pesto, and mozzarella, was delicious. My wife’s roasted vegetable and hummus one, just as tasty. The service here is excellent. The ideal balance of friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. It’s a fairly compact place, with space on the ground and balcony levels, as well as decent sized outdoors area, for summer days, and people with dogs. This is a firm favourite for people in the know. But be sure to book in advance.

Curry night didn’t disappoint. Was here with another couple. Everything was amazing. The other gentleman in our company said best cheesecake he has ever tasted. If you haven’t been to their curry nights you are really missing out. Would give it a 12 out of 10

This was the most amazing place to eat. Stayed in the hotel for 2 nights and had dinner in the restaurant - awesome is the only word to descride the ingenuity and quality of food and service.

We are now regulars at the Seafield Arms as it is so good. It was my birthday and where else would we go for a special meal. This time, we tried the surf and turf block. We were not disappointed as the seafood and steak were cooked to perfection. As well as the fresh local vegatable selection. The hotel manager had to get up at 4am to get the lobster. That is dedication to perfection. Our friend had a sirloin steak, cooked to her satisfaction. Our daughter had the mac and cheese and was more than happy. The girls finished the meal with sticky toffee pudding and creme brulee. Yum Yum. The service was professional and very friendly. We have a concern, what will we have to eat the next time as it is all so good.

Excellent little gem in Stonehaven. Friendly office service. Excellent quality food. Good variety to suit all needs . Would definitely recommend for lunch or quick coffee and cake.

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.

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