Where to Eat in Banff: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 18, 2017 Chanda Heide

Discover the best restaurant in Banff, United Kingdom (UK) including Fife Lodge Hotel, Rock Fish, Fife Restaraurnt, The Broken Fiddle, The Shore Inn, The Galley Waterfront Cafe and Seafood Restaurant, Indian Garden, Seafield Arms, The County Hotel - Bistro & Restaurant Banff, Nazma tandoori
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1. Fife Lodge Hotel

Fife Lodge Hotel Sandyhill Road, Banff AB45 1BE, Scotland Parking Available, Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards British, Scottish, Bar, Pub Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$55 - HK$330 +44 1261 812436
Excellent
48%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
8%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 80 reviews

Fife Lodge Hotel

Country house hotel & restaurant serving lunch & dinner daily in our dining room with beautiful views of the countryside, and comfy lounge bar with open fire. Specialising in freshly cooked local produce.

Reviewed By dghayfield - Banff, United Kingdom

This was our second visit in the past few weeks. First time round it was amazing and this time just as good. Freshly prepared food to a very high standard. Would highly recommend !!!Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your meals and we look forward to seeing you again sometime.

2. Rock Fish

3 Loch Street, Whitehills, Scotland Takeout, Reservations, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Seating Seafood, Fast Food, British, Scottish Lunch, Dinner +44 1261 861531
Excellent
61%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 174 reviews

Rock Fish

Reviewed By Dave L - Lauder, United Kingdom

Got carry out fish supper and scampi supper. Quality was reasonable but nothing great. Contrary to what owner seems to think, yes, it is expensive. We live two doors from a chippie and are familiar with prices. Rockfish was over £3 more for the two suppers. Biggest shock was when I asked for salt and brown sauce. This is the usual down here in the south east of Scotland but, was told they didn't do brown sauce however, they could sell me a wee portion in a plastic tub, (ready under the counter!) for 60p. I was so shocked I just took it. Didn't even think to walk straight across the road to the supermarket and buy a whole bottle! Average food, average portions, high prices and sauce extra. We didn't bother going back

3. Fife Restaraurnt

12 Low Street, Banff AB45 1AS, Scotland Waitstaff, Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, Scottish, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch HK$63 - HK$220 +44 1261 818882
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Fife Restaraurnt

Reviewed By Rhian J

Came here for a family lunch whilst visiting family. Service was fantastic, the food was delicious and great value for money. Great choices on the menu and for children too. Loved the decor very modern.

4. The Broken Fiddle

9 Strait Path, Banff AB45 1AD, Scotland Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available Cafe, British, Scottish, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +44 1261 498647
Excellent
74%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 98 reviews

The Broken Fiddle

Cafe restaurant serving our famous all day breakfasts. Morning/afternoon tea & fresh ground coffee with a selection of freshly baked scones & pancakes and delightful home bakes. Meals served daily, home cooked specials available and homemade desserts. Served in a cosy friendly atmosphere with a wee bit of history.

Reviewed By loopylynne1 - fochabers,moray

Went here for the first time a few days ago and we will definitely return.Lovely wee cafe serving delicious home made food.My hubby and myself both had the tattie soup with bread and butter for starter,I had the chicken and skirlie for main,he had the steak pie,vegetables etc.The homemade chips were so good!! We didn't really have any room left for afters but he managed to squeeze in strawberry cheesecake with cream and I had a slice of millionaire shortbread.Everything we had was totally delicious.
We had all of the above and Pepsi and Coffee and it came to the very reasonable price of £30.The people were so friendly and the cafe was clean.The food was served quickly despite being freshly made.

5. The Shore Inn

49 Church Street | Portsoy, Banff AB45 2QR, Scotland Seating, Serves Alcohol British Lunch, Dinner, Drinks +44 1261 842831
Excellent
45%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
8%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 35 reviews

The Shore Inn

Reviewed By tokyScotland - Scotland

In Portsoy for 1 night, this pub was sooo welcoming, bar maid was excellent and made us feel really welcome, locals easily included us in their conversations, which is not always the case in small towns. Busy,cosy atmosphere with log stove, tv and music. definitely recommend. The building needs some maintenance attention.

6. The Galley Waterfront Cafe and Seafood Restaurant

Whitehills Marina Harbour Place, Whitehills AB45 2NQ, Scotland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Seafood, British, Scottish, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +44 1261 861116
Excellent
73%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 399 reviews

The Galley Waterfront Cafe and Seafood Restaurant

Reviewed By SimyABZ - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Had lunch here earlier this week. The staff are very welcoming, friendly, and efficient. Food was excellent, portions ample, and very good value for menu. Will definitely be back.

7. Indian Garden

27 Bridge Street, Banff AB45 1HD, Scotland Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Indian, Asian, Balti, Bangladeshi, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Late Night +44 1261 812277
Excellent
70%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 183 reviews

Indian Garden

Reviewed By tunedtothemoon

Visited recently for a take away as we had our dog with us so can't comment on the restaurant.
Street parking managed to get parked near by.
The food was nice £14.95 for one meal, felt this was a wee bit pricey for a take away.
Would recommend and would return.

8. Seafield Arms

5 Chapel Street, Whitehills AB45 2NB, Scotland Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Serves Alcohol Bar, British, Scottish, Seafood, Pub, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast +44 1261 861209
Excellent
72%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 161 reviews

Seafield Arms

Reviewed By FIONA H - Turriff, United Kingdom

Quiet place found down a lane,beside the pottery( Water Gow). Friendly welcome and service from a young girl.Good menu choices with a specials list too.Lots of fish dishes ,which we like when you visit a costal restaurant ! Good fresh hot plates of food ,executed very well.Will defiantly return another time,with more planing.

9. The County Hotel - Bistro & Restaurant Banff

32 High Street, Banff AB45 1AE, Scotland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol French, European, British, Scottish, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch +44 1261 815353
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

The County Hotel - Bistro & Restaurant Banff

Reviewed By Dazzr - Portland. England

We spent 17 nights at the county whilst working in the area.
The hotel is in lovely old building with a grand staircase.
Rooms were clean and had a great view over the beach towards Macduff.
Breakfasts were excellent.
Eric the host was most attentive and provided anything you needed.
The evening meals were also very good all cooked fresh and using Eric's French heritage.
All in all great value for money.

10. Nazma tandoori

13 Low Street, Banff AB45 1AU, Scotland Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible Indian, Balti, Asian, Eastern European, Halal Dinner +44 1261 818707
Excellent
41%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 30 reviews

Nazma tandoori

Reviewed By Keith S

This was without doubt the worst Indian meal it has ever been my misfortune to come across. Nearly £30 for two starters and a main with rice - seriously? A take away? Don't mind paying for quality but this was awful. £8+ for a two prawn starter? Shameful. Stale food, poorly spiced, uninspiring. I don't like posting this kind of review, but this outlet should not be in business.

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