Location: Ballater
Top Restaurants in Ballater
Top 10 restaurants in Ballater, United Kingdom (UK)
Ballater in United Kingdom (UK), from Europe region, is best know for Highchairs Available. Discover best restaurants in Ballater with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. The Gathering Place Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Scottish and British Grill style restaurant with a lovely relaxed atmosphere and a menu to suit all We serve evening meals to suit most tastes but our most popular are our steaks. Our head chef is always prepared to amend a dish to suit your dietary requirements...just let us know. Booking is advisable but not always necessary We look forward to hearing from you Free Wi-Fi for guests Find us on facebook
Reviewed By WalkwiththeDog - Leeds
The gathering place was perfectly positioned , opposite the holiday cottage where we recently spent a week . We had booked ahead and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We were slightly disappointed as the starters, main course and dessert we had chosen from the menu outside, earlier in the day, were all sold out! The Mediterranean platter to share was excellent and my venison casserole was really good. The waiter did seem slightly harrassed, as he was the only front of house staff, and we pointed out that there was broken glass under the table. Nevertheless, a very good meal and we look forward to going back when we are next in the area.
2. The Balmoral Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By IpswichRita - Ipswich, United Kingdom
We have been coming in here for many years whilst on our annual pilgrimage up North and have seen many changes, but one thing is assured - a warm welcome, great atmosphere and good quality food and drink. Love it!
3. The Bothy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By Louloubrs - Banchory, United Kingdom
We enjoyed soup, sandwiches and paninis. Order at the Pinter and service quick and friendly. Simple food but tasty.Thank you for providing a review for the Bothy - we are delighted that you enjoyed the food and service provided. We hope to welcome you back to the Bothy in the future!
4. Restaurant at Glen Lui Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By Andy1234andyAndy - Dunoon, United Kingdom
I'd gone for food last year. Was well over priced and pretentious which was fine, I wouldn't of normally complained.
I'd gone to the toilet and gotten lost, then I heard the guy who seemed to be running the show mention the table I was sitting on. He was in his office and talking to a member of staff but the doors were open, it's also half open plan. I was amazed to hear that he was very clearly talking about me and my partner. I couldn't believe what he was saying, he was making fun of us, trying to whisper but I heard every word. It was horrible and I can't repeat what was said it on here. The guy later told me he was the owner. I left very depressed and it ruined my night, there was absolutely no need and I'd been nothing but polite. He took our bill, acting in his fake manner - being extremely polite, then I noticed he kept smirking - probably at the fact he was just making fun of us with his staff.
5. Restaurant at Loch Kinord Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By shimayoshi91 - Falun, Sweden
Following the GPS towards Inverness from Aberdeen through the highlands close to Cairngorms national park, we found this little Hotel where we stopped for lunch. We did not expect much but were overwhelmed by the food and the presentation.
Clearly a hidden gem, as it did not show up on our GPS, which showed us to a restaurant no longer open instead. But within a 100 meters we found the Loch Kinord Hotel and was blown away.
Superb food, great service, nice locale.
6. Alexandra Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By Baxt304 - Perth, United Kingdom
We had a very nice meal at the Alexander hotel, we wanted to eat in the restaurant but it was not open that evening so we reluctantly ate in the lounge bar, We were pleasantly surprised because it was a quite atmosphere and laid out pretty well for dining. We both had the steak pie with vegetables and mash. The food was excellent, plenty of meat in the pie and very tasty wholesome vegetables. A single main course had us full so we cannot comment on the other courses, I am pretty sure they would have been a good standard. The service throughout our visit was very friendly.
For good wholesome food it is well worth a visit.
7. The Lochnagar Indian Brasserie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 565 reviews
The Lochnagar Indian Brasserie is widely regarded as one of the best Indian restaurant in Ballater. We pride ourselves on serving award winning, traditional Indian cuisine and best customer service. Varieties in curries and customer satisfaction is our capital. Aromatic spices and exotic ingredients, coupled with traditional family curry recipes passed from generation to generation makes dining at The Lochnagar a truly unique experience. Our emphasis on family history and tradition ensures that only the choicest ingredients are selected for use within our dishes, and we're sure you'll agree that the resulting flavors and textures cannot be surpassed by many other Indian restaurants in Ballater. Whether you're planning to visit our restaurants to celebrate a special occasion, a corporate event, or just enjoy a high quality curry takeaway on a Friday night, The Lochnagar will meet your every culinary need. Reservations can be made and ordered by telephoning the restaurants direct. Thank you for visiting The Lochnagar Indian Brasserie website.
Reviewed By Linda T - Strathdon, United Kingdom
Usually I can always trust that any food from this restaurant will be excellent.However this evening my vegetable Madras consisted mainly of onions and little else.There was no rich Madras sauce to speak of and it will be a long time before I pay for a take away again from this restaurant.
8. Brown Sugar Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By GreigB28 - Stirling, United Kingdom
We stopped hear for a lunch break and were not disappointed. We looked at the menus at all the local cafes and this was the only one that wasn't pretentious and touristy. Service was very friendly and food was reasonably priced,fresh and very tasty. Well done.
9. Rock Salt and Snails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 292 reviews
There's lots of reviews for Rock Salt & Snails in Aberdeen but they have just opened in Ballater.
Reviewed By Harith C - London, United Kingdom
My partner, baby and I visited this cafe after a long walk. The staff were very welcoming and the food was delicious. We had a panini and a pie and the flavours were great- the coffee was tasty too.
The bathroom also had a changing table and changing mat which was useful.
10. Bean for Coffee?
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 195 reviews
We are a local family-run cafe, a hit with locals and tourists alike. We endeavor to provide quality homemade food at a price to suit everyone. Local staff who know the area are on hand to provide a fast, friendly service to all. We can provide anything from our menu to eat on the premises or to take away. Come and see us, we look forward to welcoming you.
Reviewed By Audrey W - St. Andrews, United Kingdom
A fantastic eatery ,in central Ballater, just across from the church and village green. It has a great choice of filled rolls etc whether you are sitting inside or at the few tables outside or taking away. I strolled along from my holiday cottage each...MoreThanks for reviewing, see you again.
