Scottish cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ballater

"Counter order place. Seemed to be an old train station. They even have a train car. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. The order was Smoked gammon..."

Ivan Ng

Nigel Tully

"Service was great and food was excellent. Order at the counter and find a seat if you are eating in. £17 for half Scottish breakfast, breakfast..."

Zach Paro

"In the age of small portions and high prices this Cafe is a welcome relief! Perfect scrambled eggs on toast (hearty portion) and piping hot coffee..."

sarah danna

"Nice place to sit, chill and watch the world go by, great views of the Church, square and surrounding hills.There is the usual cafe fare on sale with..."

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The Carriage

"We enjoyed our visit in this historic place and café. Nice food and drinks, professional service and clean areas. I would visit again when..."

Daniel Vasilikis

"Absolutely lovely. Staff very polite and attentive. Beautiful decor. Pleasant ambiance. Would highly..."

Shiona

"Stopped off for a coffee and scone after walking the dogs. Went in and asked if there was anywhere we could sit with 2 dogs. They said they have a..."

RAY CLARK

"Really enjoyed our visit to the Carriage Tea Room, lovely food, China, surroundings, friendly staff, well worth a visit, in fact, going to dinner..."

Stephen Allport

"Visited for afternoon tea, and it was lovely - as close to perfection as I've had in Aberdeenshire! Nice selection of sandwiches and a generous scone..."

Elinor Smith

"Delightful Saturday evening meal at the Bistro. Rarely is a meal out with young children relaxing, but the friendly attentive service, the private..."

Rowan Ellis

"What an amazing place, its fantastic what they have..."

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"Was very disappointed last night with GF selection so decided to have started as main course. Waitress although lovely had to go away several times..."

Elizabeth Wilson

"Refurbished Ballater Station which was destroyed by fire. They have enclosed the old Ballater Station platform, with Royal train carriage, within the..."

Ewan Walker

"It's a lovely cafe. Staff are super friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a stop. The Cullen skink is Ammmmmmmazing!..."

MaggiMay

"Absolutely wonderful place to eat in Ballater, 1st class food , superb service from very friendly staff that not only make you very welcome but make..."

Stewart Fairley

"A friendly well stocked cafe, with history. Light and spacious but still retains its victorian heritage. An asset to..."

Andrew Buchanan

"The surroundings are fabulous and it's great to read about the history too. Very well priced coffee and cake..."

Pippa Saunders

"Delicious coffee and beautiful space. Staff were friendly and anxious to..."

Carol Fletcher

"Lunch was very good with excellent soup and cakes made by Crathie..."

B Luffman

"Rather limited menu, but the food was excellent, and good..."

David Edwards

"This place is brilliant if you love trains and architecture and enjoy a snack love the..."

Lee Stockdale

Restaurant At Loch Kinord Hotel

"Very comfortable and great..."

Malcolm Connop

"Excellent food, good service and nice..."

B Luffman

"One of the best in upper..."

david innes

"Nice little..."

Blair Keen

"Nice room, great dinner, good breakfast, very..."

Volker R

"(Translated by Google) Very friendly service. Great food. Both breakfast and dinner al la carte. Very good room for day trips to the mountains and..."

Simon Dettling

Club House Restaurant

The Bothy

88/100 (2399 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went for breakfast after a night of camping. The food was amazing and just what we needed, with an excellent range of vegan options too. Staff were..."

Freya Harris

"Love the old Town feel. connect to the next-door store and counter order. Staff polite and accommodating. Order the Ham and Cheese with local..."

Benjamin Lugo Velez

"A fantastic café and outdoor shop with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. I had the full vegan breakfast which was delicious - especially the..."

A Ives

"A lovely old fashioned tea shop. Went in for a cup of tea and was served with the best ever fruit scone and also my first ever King Charles 50p coin...."

Graham Stephen

"We stopped at the Bothy for lunch after our Cairngorms hike. The coffee shop was so cute and cozy on a beautiful Scottish day! We ordered two Tomato..."

ashley bishop

"Nice vegan cakes (sampled the sticky date slice, and the choc and orange cupcake), friendly and fast service, reasonable..."

Nelson Wright

"Popped in for an early lunch. Glad we went early as it got really busy and can see why. Good value, great helpings and quick..."

Steve

"Lovely place to take a relaxing break for coffee and cake. Nice tasty selection of cakes, with a few flavours I hadn't seen before and prices were..."

Steve Allchin

"Lovely little find, complete with vegan cakes and easy entrance into next-door outdoor shop! Happy outdoor vegans all..."

Alisha C

"I had such a great lunch and rest here after backpacking in the cairngorms. The staff were lovely and happily charged my phone and battery pack. The..."

Fraser Plumb

Glenaden Hotel

Wheelchair Accessible

Phoenix Chip Shop

88/100 (2456 ratings)

"Been visiting Ballater for a while now but had never known about this wee chippy as up a side street. Lovely young lad serving who was polite and..."

Lynn Mcnaughtan

"Fantastic gluten free fish and chips for me, and my husband enjoyed his haggis supper. I phoned to pre order and the food was fresh on collection...."

Emma Thomas

"Stopped here on way to Braemar and both had a lovely takeaway meal. Fish supper and black pudding supper. Everything cooked fresh, toasty hot and..."

scott mccall

"Have only good things to say about this place. Chips were large and tasty, cod was thick and fresh. Below average portions for £7.50, but it filled..."

Chester Tan

"This place has a great selection on their menu, pizza, burgers and all the usual chip shop favourites. They also have gluten free batter available..."

Hev H

"Delicious, fresh food. Not at all greasy. This tops even my Keith chippy, that's high..."

Blanche Harriet Wedderburn

"Best gluten free fish and chips I've ever had! Friendly staff, and..."

George Klassen

"My first fish-n-chips on my Scottish holiday. Delicious! Fish not dripping with fat but nice and crunchy. Good chips. Also not expensive...."

Frenk Janse

"What a gem of a place! The most amazing fish and chips I've ever had in my life. So glad I found this on our drive through. Huge portions, an..."

Sunny Graham (Sunny Raen)

"Hardworking team behind the counter and very friendly; laughing away with customers they knew and those they didn't. Very efficient service and we..."

Jess Brady

"Absolutely delicious! Huge portion with awesome chips and crisp and tasty breading on the..."

Emily Kather

"Totally reliable, have collected food here on behalf of Balmoral residents for many years. "Someone special" is often impressed (although I don't see..."

Anna Ker

"Surprisingly good take-away meals. I especially enjoyed the Phoenix..."

Anthony Smith

"A small hidden jewel! Take out only -- no sitting area. Fish and chips are great, but they also serve pizza, burgers, and fried chicken strips...."

Joel I. Rosario

"Nice wee chippy - very busy as only one in immediate area. Shuts at 9pm so not one for a late night. Bought food for a group and everyone enjoyed..."

Scott Winn (Scotty)

"Absolutely fantastic, food was made to order but was still ready quick. And I honestly haven't had a better chip supper in a long time. 10 out of..."

Richie Lornie

The Keiller Brasserie & Lounge

88/100 (1720 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

87/100 (1155 ratings)

Bacon and Brie Panini with Soup

Broccoli & Stilton Soup & Tuna Melt Sandwich Combo

Cakes

Role Chocolate Brownie

Pesto

Soup & Sandwich Combo Panininis & Cheese Scone

Paninis

Cheese Scone & Hot Chocolate

Cheese and Tomato Toastie

Pecan pie

Cheese & Tomato Panini

Scone Jam and Clotted Cream

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped in on a short visit to Ballater (charming little village). Lovely coffees and cakes. A little background music might lift the atmosphere. But..."

Tom Halpin

"This is a very simple breakfast and lunch cafe with basic sandwiches, friendly service and amazing homemade deserts. The prices are very reasonable..."

Reed B

"Very good experience as always. Food was amazing, couldn't fault it. Butchers products used and homemade cakes 😋. Very friendly staff who were..."

Josh Dempsey

"We stopped off in Ballater and saw this cafe. Looked quaint. Quiet on a sunny Saturday afternoon and the staff were very nice. Only gripes were re..."

Sweeney Toddlers

"We had a very nice brunch here and enjoyed the good food as well as the perfect service. Thanks a..."

Ta K

"Lovely little cafe! Friendly and efficient staff. Best toastie I've ever had and great Latte too! Wish it was closer to where I live, as I'd be a..."

Linda Brown

"Lovely wee cafe with excellent food. A small basic snack lunch menu (see attached pics) but interesting surprise items such as mars bar scones. There..."

Ewan Walker

"Amazing food, the tattie scones are awesome! Lovely, friendly staff are attentive, but not intrusive. Will definitely visit again the next time I'm..."

Purple panda Games

"I thought I will have coffee here as it seemed totally empty. But when I walked in, a lady welcomed me in and eventhough almost all the tables were..."

Nasamani Thorne

"Popped in by chance with my dear aged mother and we could not have been made more welcome. Although it was quite busy, but they said, “We’ll..."

Robert Hopkin

Restaurant At Glen Lui Hotel

Clachan Grill

86/100 (2041 ratings)

Risotto of Wild Mushrooms

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Goat Cheese Appetizer

Beer

Haddock

Breaded Haggis Bon Bons

Cider

Menzies Pork Belly

Dry Aged Angus Filet Steak

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Beautiful and warm place with a roaring fire in the room. Food was super delicious! Scottish fare and good quality. Service was good but could be..."

Joseph Burt

"We were wowed by not only the food but the service and the ambiance. It was peaceful and delicious. A classy restaurant that is t too overbearing...."

S Wilhelm

"Outstanding meal! One of our best in Scotland so far! I had the lamb steak, and it was sublime! Cooked perfectly, with a delightfully mild yet..."

Bryce Porter

"A short walk from the town center. Very cosy restaurant with extremely lovely staff. Ordered the Sunday roast which was amazing. Do give this place a..."

Vance Liang

"Had a lovely meal here celebrating a family golden wedding. The staff were very good and nothing was any bother for them. Overall, it was a great..."

Irene Moore

"Wonderful staff and the food was excellent my calamari was beautiful and my pork was cooked to perfection and of course you must try the sticky..."

William Dillon

"Lovely tasty food, excellent staff, couldn't fault a thing for our Golden Wedding..."

Lynne Batchelor

"Enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch at the Clachan Grill. The food was well presented and packed full of flavour. The chicken breast was wonderfully..."

Matt

"Exceptional. Probably the best beef I’ve ever had. And we polished off the sticky toffee as well. Very good service, warm and welcoming. Highly..."

Fiora MacPherson

"I won't lie, I had high hopes for the food here before I even sat down and they certainly delivered! The food was amazing. The cod was perfectly..."

Sophie Wilhelmina Jane

"The food was very tasty - exactly what we needed after a day of hiking in the woods. We turned up dressed quite inappropriately for fine dining,..."

Sarah Erban

"Food very good and staff very friendly. We're here for a 50th family birthday dinner and Patrick with his staff couldn't have been more..."

Allan Summerfield

"Clachan Grill *a hidden gem* and one of the best restaurants in Ballater. After a long day of visiting Ballater, eating ice-cream and enjoying the..."

C D

"Very tasty food and good service. Felt a bit rushed -we had starters , mains and desserts. The whole meal lasted one hour . I suggest to leave a..."

J H

"We were having lunch today my husband and I and we enjoyed a lot. The food was exquisite, well presented and fantastic flavour, the staff was really..."

Belen Lopez

"Really nice staff and very attentive service! The menu price was completely worth it! The starter was very tasty and a surprise! We treated..."

Alexander Lang

"Absolutely delicious food. We sat outside because it was a lovely warm night and the view of the pine trees in the distance was wonderful. I had the..."

Poppy

The Balmoral Bar

85/100 (1677 ratings)

Steak Lasagne Cheesecake and Creme Brulee Were All Fab

Homemade Bürger Mit Chips

Lamb

Liver Pate Onions and Oat Cake's

Fish

Baked Potato with Chili

Sticky Toffee Pudding

"Great bar I've eaten twice here whilst staying in ballater. Both the Pork Sunday roast and steak pie were amazing. The staff are really friendly,..."

leanne tobin

"Great Cook! Great food and atmosphere. The cook was amazing. Had the Curry Lamp Phaal and Mix Fajitas. Being from Texas, I was a bit skeptical of the..."

Ben Smith

"My partner and I visited the bar twice whilst on holiday for a week. We found the bar staff helpful and attentive. We ate in here twice and loved the..."

Black watch

"Amazing haddock and very tasty fries. Staff was very friendly and the whole place was really nicely decorated. I will definitely visit again when in..."

Witold Parchimowicz

"Perfect local pub! Full of regulars and friendly bartenders! Great spot for a pint after a day of exploring..."

Trevor Dyck

"Visiting from the US. This is the best meal we had in town! Curry was spicy, beers were delicious. Local spot for sure so you get a feel for the..."

Carla McHattie

"Really dog friendly! Water bowl available & treats occasionally handed out. Tasty food..."

Sally Macdonald

"Absolutely incredible food & such a snug, hearty pub with a lovely Scottish feel to it. The place was spotless and full of locals and their beautiful..."

Char D

"Brilliant! Great friendly bar with professional, attentitive staff. Superb atmosphere & no over the top drinks pricing. Truly high quality food..."

Bill McKean

"Visited with our son and our dog. Burger was really nice and chips were great too. Service was quick and staff were happy and welcoming. Lovely..."

Cindy

Rusty Putter

"Not the fanciest golf course, but I really enjoy playing here. Definitely will go again if I'm in the..."

Mark Mahaffey

"Played today on truly a hidden gem. Every thing about this course is truly immaculate. Greens are like velvet. The pro is a great guy, food perfectly..."

Andrew lumsden

"Played here many times.Good course and the clubhouse staff are efficient and friendly.The food is excellent value. The golf pro could not be more..."

Richard Brodie Whyte

"Great challenging course. Great views of the Deeside countryside. You are made to feel really welcome. Food and service was very good. Will go back..."

Les Smith

"Had a lovely supper here with excellent service by very pleasant staff. Fish was fresh and cooked to perfection. Our friends had gammon steak and..."

Graham Batty

"I've been visiting Ballater since 2017 with my outing. It's always in great condition, and it's a great test of golf with stunning views of the hills..."

Ross

"Course in great nick. Good layout. Beautiful setting on River Dee. Value for money at £32 for twilight..."

Chris Ditchfield

"Great food. Pleasant, efficient service. Beautiful.outlook over the golf course and..."

Joyce Lints

"Very nice club, staff very friendly and helpful, didn't play but I'm told it's a cracking course with amazing..."

Martin Walker

"Great course in super condition. Greens very good also and catering first class with lovely friendly..."

Robert Greig

Balmoral Arms

Wheelchair Accessible

Alexandra Hotel Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Bridge House Cafe

81/100 (1376 ratings)

Flat Bread Sausage Parmigiana Sub

english breakfast

Pancakes

Bridge House Breakfast Bagel

Coleslaw

Ham and cheese panini

Full Veggie Breakfast

Black Forest Hot Chocolate

Ultimate Hot Chocolate Mug

"The Full Scottish Breakfast we had this morning was very nice, very fresh tasting and well cooked. The staff were friendly and there’s a nice..."

Antonio Vacca

"This morning, I went to the Bridge House Café and ordered a Haggis and Black pudding Sausage roll. I saw this written on the menu board. As I am a..."

Hans de Zeeuw (mm6hdz)

"Absolutely love this place. Super friendly and very efficient staff. The best pancakes what I ever had. I had savoury and sweet and both Absolutely..."

Mia Stephens

"Stopped for a light lunch and a latte. The coffee was great, the flat bread sandwich was delicious, it came with a fresh salad and tortilla chips,..."

Nasamani Thorne

"It is a great place to have some delicious food. Great shop next door also with lots of quality things gor..."

thehaggiscatcher

"Theses ladies are awesome, we had the best brunch there. The pancakes were amazing and very large portions.bacon cooked perfect and crispy, can not..."

Zara Louise-Watts

"Lovely cafe! Prices are very reasonable! Nice and clean and food was served quickly! Lovely little shop next door aswell! They do great cakes as well..."

Emma Skinner

"Lovely place. Very dog friendly (homemade dog pancakes on menu). We had human version with bacon and syrup...."

Ken Do

"I got the tuna mayo and cream of tomato soup with an americano. Food was good. Service was superb and the place was clean and enjoyable. Servers were..."

Ssrk360

"What a great find! Firstly dog friendly, secondly a warm welcome and thirdly great food and value for money. Thanks for making us so welcome and..."

George Preston

"Perfect brunch with friendly service! Vegetarian haggis was great with the scotch bonnet ketchup! :) the gift shop attached has lots of pretty..."

Bernice Swift

"Super coffee and homemade cake in a lovely airy café with pleasing artwork and decor. The attached shop is full of lovely items and well worth a..."

Rachel Souter

"Lovely food, great coffee, and a superb location ... And best of all, your doggo is..."

andy capp

"Lovely lunch, good kids options and rather nice..."

Elizabeth Baker

"Great place to sit and chill, it has the usual cafe fare, there are plenty of tables without it feeling cramped there is a shop next door (accessible..."

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