Location: Stonehaven
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Where to eat Scottish food in Stonehaven: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best Scottish restaurants nearby. Discover the best Scottish food in Stonehaven. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Scottish restaurants near you.. Stonehaven (/stoʊnˈheɪvən/ ( listen); [stinˈhaiv] ( listen)) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies on Scotland's northeast coast and had a population of 11,602 (Scotland's Census 2011). After the demise of the town of Kincardine, which was gradually abandoned after the destruction of its royal castle in the Wars of Independence, the Scottish Parliament made Stonehaven the successor county town of Kincardineshire. Stonehaven had grown around an Iron Age fishing village, now the "Auld Toon" ("old town"), and expanded inland from the seaside. As late as the 16th century, old maps indicate the town was called Stonehyve, Stonehive, Pont also adding the alternative Duniness. It is known informally to locals as Stoney.
Things to do in Stonehaven
10. Marine Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 615 reviews
Reviewed By Donald A
I've been visiting this establishment for many years. The food is invariably excellent, the setting wonderful, and the views stunning. That said, things seem to be going even greater guns for The Marine than usual. The food during my last visit was really outstanding, and it is helped by the management staying on top of such things as the venue's maintenance and refurbishment issues.When I need to impress visitors from outwith North East Scotland, this is usually my go to place. Keep it up.
9. Belvedere Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By Elaine S
This place used to be so busy but lately it's quiet. The food has really went down hill. A lot of people I know say they don't go there anymore. Hi Elaine, I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy your meal with us. I hope it hasn't put you off giving us another try as we have just hired a new chef to top up our team and we're very much back on track! Hopefully we'll see you again soon - make yourself known to me and I'll give you a complimentary drink to go someway to making up for your previous disappointment. Regard Sheila
8. The Captain's Table at the Ship Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 939 reviews
Historic inn (1771) on the edge of Stonehaven's picturesque harbour. Stylish glass-fronted restaurant (38 covers) with extensive and varied menu. Seafood a speciality and daily specials board. Meals also served in cosy bar which offers a good range of dra
Reviewed By bec228
Loved our lunch at The Shipâs Inn! Erin made it special with her friendly service, Thanks, Erin! Great sitting out front people- watching and chatting with locals on our coastal touring day. We had seafood soup and fresh mussels, yum! And the surprise of a gluten free brownie with ice cream and hot fudge sauce!! Hope to come back some day!Dear bec228Thank you so much for giving us a five star review! We're delighted that you enjoyed your visit. Thanks too for the special mention for Erin - we're passed your comments on to her and she's really pleased that she was able to help make your visit memorable.Please do come back and visit us again - a very warm welcome will be waiting for you.
7. The Creel Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 513 reviews
Situated in the historic fishing village of Catterline, perched on cliffs overlooking the bay and harbour, The Creel Inn is set among some of North East Scotland's most beautiful coast line
Reviewed By janemD943VA
New to the area but second time weâve visited The Creel recently. The food is really good. Staff efficient and friendly. Only slight negative, didnât enjoy our meal quite as much as last time because we were in the âbackâ dining room. Not as cosy and buzzing as main dining area. Not many places Iâd recommend but The Creel is well worth a visit.
6. The Bay Fish & Chips
Overall Ratings
4 based on 925 reviews
Reviewed By MICHAELT8327
A warm welcome on a very cold wet day, we ordered the Jumbo battered haddock, Scampi and chips, a pot of homemade garlic mayo, a pot of homemade tartar sauce, coffee and a coke.The haddock was very fresh, thick and tasty the batter thin and crispy . The Scampi were very fresh, but some were a little small as was the portion. Both sauces were very good. The member of staff who served us was very friendly and helpful. Overall a good experience very close to five stars only let down by the scampi size.
5. The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 621 reviews
Intimate fine dining serving fresh local seafood in beautiful historic surroundings.
Reviewed By L_B_Scotland
My mum and I were visiting Stonehaven, and we decided to visit the Tollbooth Restaurant after reading favourable reviews. It did not disappoint. The restaurant is set inside Stonehavens oldest building, and has great views over the beautiful harbour. Decor is lovely inside - white washed exposed stonework and art depicting the local area. The staff were warm and friendly and the food was delicious. We particularly enjoyed the prawn wantons which tasted so fresh and full of flavour. My monkfish main was perfect and my mum enjoyed her seabass which was a very generous portion size. Dessert was great too. Its fairly pricey here but in our opinion worth it as the fish is all fresh and locally sourced (the lobster is caught in the bay right outside!) fantastic flavours and the service is great. A lovely treat for my mums birthday.
4. The Stack Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 355 reviews
The Stack Restaurant and Bar,where you'll find locally sourced, seasonal food which has been attentively prepared and served in a relaxed and welcoming environment, alongside a well -stocked Bar. Situated in the coastal village of Muchalls, just off the A
Reviewed By Petenjan99
We were here the other night. I love mussels but I am totally wine intolerant (most mussels are in winy sauces) Bingo - two different mussel sauces neither with wine. Curry sauce and tomato and chorizo, both delicious. My wife had the curry sauce mussels starter (delicious). I had the crab starter which was excellent. I had the mussels and the chorizo sauce as a main, lovely but preferred the curry. Triple cooked chips were excellent. My wife's duck main was okay but a tad overdone. Others had steak (happy) and chicken. Previous review suggests slow service - they are right, very few staff, smallish kitchen but I love the food and we were served completely in turn with our fellow diners (if that makes sense!?). It was two hours for two courses but I didn't mind, I loved the food and the four of us talked lots!
3. Station Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By insideswiss
On the photos, the hotel is a little bit old fasion, but in reality it's very charming room.Clean, well equipped, not far from Dunnottar castle. Amazing breakfast with a good choice even for vegetarian.We do not eat at the restaurant, so i can not give recommendation about it, but the hotel is very good!
2. Cool Gourmet
Overall Ratings
4 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By Diane1031990
Popped in for late lunch I had Cullen skink really lovely hubby had French onion with crouton and cheese served on the side and a toasty all really good! Our wee dog got a wee dish with chicken skin and a wee homemade bone. We all enjoyed everything!
1. the villa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By Peter C
We had just popped into town for a quick lunch, coming over the hill from Dunnottar, and spied this place. We got there just before the Sunday lunch rush, so getting a table was no problem. We encountered exceptionally friendly service, excellent food - since we were seaside we thought that something aquatic was in order, and a cake trolley they happily wheeled around for us to make a takeaway selection from. Iâve yet to eat the custard cream, but I am very much looking forward to it. Superb experience, made my day.
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