Patio Hotel

We went here for a family lunch and had the soup (which was delicious) and ciabattas. There was a varied and interesting selection of sandwiches, baked potatoes, ciabattas. I chose falafel with roasted vegetables and a chilli jam sauce which was first class. I ordered a latte coffee which was very bitter even after 3 sugars. When I mentioned it it was replaced promptly and apologies were made. At just under £40 for the 3 of us I’d say it’s in keeping with current prices in Aberdeen and Inverurie.

We sat outside. Great food only marred by anxiety inducing birds who monitored our every move at the table from on high. Our fears were realised when a huge seagull saw an opening and in a split second landed with a flapping thump on our table which scared the life out of us all. Thankfully we had just finished eating but that was pure providence. The disappointed seagull then moved to his next victim. To be fair, it was a non discriminatory bird as it terrorised other diners across the seafront, not just patrons of the Pier.

Personally one of the best place to eat, both at the beach and in Aberdeen as a whole. The interior is well decorated but, obviously, the food is also delicious! We usually go there in the morning for brunch; their savoury and crispy sausages and soft but well toasted roll, always makes a great combination for a morning roll full of flavour and texture. Their menu is also pretty extensive with a selections of Scottish breakfast, panini's, and salads so I would definitely recommend a visit if you're at the beach or nearby!