Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Rustic Grill Ltd

4.9

4.9 (83)

£26 to £40

Grill

Turriff

About the restaurant

The Rustic Grill opened in December 2018 and is a family run business in the heart of Aberdeenshire. We pride ourselves in quality, locally sourced produce and presented as a professional but casual dining experience. Over the last few years we have expanded our menu to include modern small plates, fantastic brunch dishes and our own smoked ribs & pulled pork.

Top review

Nom

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Wonderful place, friendly staff, smiley, right level of interaction and a menu with some great options. Margherita Chicken Wings - wow, My way to enjoy tequela. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a wee gem of a place

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Experience

Classic Afternoon Tea

Experience

Grill Afternoon Feast

Experience

High Tea

Clachan Grill

4.8

4.8 (976)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Ballater

About the restaurant

As one of the CranberryCo clan, the Clachan Grill prides itself on serving only the finest locally and sustainably sourced produce.

With our scenic River Dee backdrop, we're ideally located for locals and visitors alike. Cosy and welcoming, we promise to serve our delicious, Scottish fare with a side of Northern hospitality.

Head Chef Bartek Bukowski has carefully designed the Clachan Grill's menu to reflect the diverse ingredients Scotland has on offer, drawing inspiration from Scottish classics, while elevating them to the level of a modern Grill.

An ideal location for a lunch or dinner, pop in for a taste of the Cairngorms.

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John and JenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

My wife and I had a wonderful dinner at Angus & Ale tonight, and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was inviting and cozy – perfect for a relaxed evening out. We started with a bottle of their "Cuma" Organic Malbec, which was absolutely delicious and paired perfectly with our meal. For starters, we shared a "Mac Attack," which was a delightful surprise and a great way to kick off our dinner. For our main courses, we opted for the 7oz Fillet with Peppercorn sauce, and it was cooked to perfection – tender, flavorful, and exactly what we were hoping for. We finished our meal with an STP (Sticky Toffee Pudding), a classic dessert done right. The service was attentive and friendly throughout the evening, striking a perfect balance between being present and allowing us to enjoy our meal at our own pace. We highly recommend it!

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Popular dish

Fillet

Maggies Grill - Marischal Square

4.8

4.8 (1563)

£25 and under

Cajun

Aberdeen

About the restaurant

Welcome to Maggies Grill - Marischal Square. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Emma

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

You can’t go wrong with Maggies Grill (Aberdeen) - great food, lovely staff, bright and airy surroundings and fab atmosphere.

Cafe Boheme Aberdeen

4.8

4.8 (1784)

£26 to £40

French

Aberdeen

About the restaurant

Café Bohème is the epitome of savoir-vivre, in the very heart of Aberdeen. Combining over a decade of French heritage at its roots along years of Scottish cooking expertise. Bohème delivers the perfect fusion of classic cuisine and finest local produce. In true parisian style - where time is to be savoured, not rushed - Bohème lives by the slow food values: ensuring meticulous attention to detail, served with passion for honest, homegrown produce.

Head chef Andrew Gray and his team bring out the best in seasonal ingredients from across the North East, working with independent farmers, fishmongers and breeders. Join us for a rendez-vous with the lunch menu, amuse your senses with Table d'hôte, or settle in for the night À la carte style.

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Iona

Dined 3 days ago

Food and wine was excellent and the serving staff were very attentive and friendly

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Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish

4.6

4.6 (903)

£41 and over

Scottish

Aberdeen

About the restaurant

The Home of Good Food.

Here at Amuse we cook from the heart, sourcing outstanding regional ingredients always in season to ensure they are at their peek. Our style is modern Scottish with French notes, elegantly presented and packed full of natural flavours where the ingredients take centre stage. Our menus change with the seasons to celebrate the arrival of new produce.

We are small dedicated team working together to give you a memorable experience, whether it's a few classic cocktails perfectly made in The Snug, bespoke tasting menu in our private dining room or a long lazy Sunday lunch with the family.

Our aim is simply to make you feel happier than when you first walked through our doors.

Team AMUSE by Kevin Dalgleish

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Barbara

Dined 5 days ago

A wonderful dining experience in Aberdeen at AMUSE. The service was excellent and the food was inventive and delicious.

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The Stack Restaurant and Bar

4.7

4.7 (660)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Aberdeen

About the restaurant

Current opening hours
can be viewed here -https://thestackrestaurant.com/
Restaurant closes at 1am,-when making a booking please allow yourself as much time as possible to relax and enjoy your visit.
Outside area-closed at 12am ,which we recommend booking in advance.
Situated in the coastal village of Muchalls, just off the A90, and 10 minutes from Aberdeen and Stonehaven,The restaurant derives its name from the sea stacks located on the beautiful surrounding coastline.

It is brought to you and led by head chef and owner Andy Smart, who’s aim is to offer a flexible and relaxed environment where everybody is welcome.
Dogs are also welcomed too.(we have treats and water bowls for them!)
Award winning dining in a relaxed environment , the food style is seasonal and inventive and draws inspiration from international flavours, whilst using local suppliers, with an emphasis on simplicity, and where the staff are both friendly and professional.

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Lesley

Dined 3 days ago

A gem of place, couldn’t fault anything and worth the journey from Maud.

The Station Hotel - Brasserie

4.2

4.2 (563)

£26 to £40

British

Aberdeen

About the restaurant

The Station Brasserie offers a modern yet elegant dining experience for residents and the public alike. With a wide variety of small plates and main dishes, you'll definitely find something for the whole family. All our produce is locally sourced to the best of our ability with all our meat sourced within a 60 mile radius of Aberdeen.

Afternoon Tea between 12 pm - 6pm
High Tea between 12pm - 6pm
Dinner between 6pm - 9:30pm

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Gail

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Mum & I ate here before attending a concert at the Tivoli Hotel and it was excellent. We opted for the high tea menu which was fantastic value for money. The food was very tasty (came with toast & tea/coffee) & the cakes & scones were delicious. Hats off to our waitress, as she was working alone & was very efficient & pleasant (too much work for one person really). She did a fantastic job & we’ll definitely be returning soon.

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The Forbes Arms Hotel

4.6

4.6 (346)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Alford

About the restaurant

The Forbes Arms boasts a new dining experience, riverside restaurant and outdoor patio area overlooking the River Don and William Minto’s segmental granite arched bridge built in 1811. The original Public Bar retains the historic character while the Lounge Bar and the Snug offer a more relaxing place to eat and drink with luxurious furnishings throughout.

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Johan

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

We were Friday June 27th at The Forbes Arms Arms Hotel. Very good services, nice and warm welcome, very good food and not expensive. If we are in the naberhood next year we will return!

Seoul Restaurant Korean BBQ & Japanese

4.7

4.7 (164)

£25 and under

Korean

Aberdeen

About the restaurant

The Story Behind Seoul Korean & Japanese Restaurant
At the core of any great Japanese Restaurant, there is a desire to develop and provide a truly extraordinary dining experience. At Seoul Restaurant, the courses are built on seasonal properties, utilizing only the freshest, most delicious ingredients available. Our atmosphere is traditional but unique, and each dish is composed to ensure a bold yet simplistic culinary adventure.

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Ian

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

This restaurant was absolutely superb. The service was amazing and the food was incredible. Thank you so much.

Estabulo Aberdeen

4.1

4.1 (1075)

£25 and under

Brazilian

Aberdeen

About the restaurant

Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill honours the Brazilian Gaúcho’s traditional method of cooking. This involves taking the most delicious and flavoursome cuts of meat, which are then skewered and cooked slowly on open flames.
This method of cooking also means that all the meat served to you fresh at your table, straight from the grill. You can eat as much or as little as you like, and we have a large selection of meats on offer, so you can stick to what you know or try something a little bit different!
As well as our main menus, we also have a selection of Vegetarian, Halal and Fish dishes on offer.
We are exceptionally proud of the fact that all of our food is locally sourced from the finest local suppliers, and we only use the highest quality ingredients,
Whether you have dined with us before, or are new to Estabulo Rodizios, we look forward to seeing you soon. Estabulo- bringing the taste of Brazil to you!

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John

Dined today

The food was great and the servers were friendly and quick to come around and serve you the meat. Salad bar was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this place. 😀

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