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1. Clachan Grill
4.7
Exceptional(1136)
$$$$
• Scottish • Ballater
Booked 7 times today
As one of the CranberryCo clan, the Clachan Grill prides itself on serving only the finest locally and sustainably sourced produce.With our scenic River Dee backdrop, we're ideally located for locals and visitors alike. Cosy and welcoming, we promise to serve our delicious, Scottish fare with a side of Northern hospitality.Head Chef Bartek Bukowski has carefully designed the Clachan Grill's menu to reflect the diverse ingredients Scotland has on offer, drawing inspiration from Scottish classics, while elevating them to the level of a modern Grill.An ideal location for a lunch or dinner, pop in for a taste of the Cairngorms.
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2. Maggies Grill - Marischal Square
4.8
Exceptional(1883)
$$$$
• Cajun • Aberdeen
Booked 34 times today
Welcome to Maggies Grill - Marischal Square. We look forward to serving you soon!
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3. Wild Goose
4.4
Awesome(367)
$$$$
• British • Aberdeen
Booked 43 times today
The Wild Goose is a dog-friendly brunch spot, cocktail bar and wine bar in Aberdeen city centre, overlooking Union Terrace Gardens.Open from morning until night, we serve seasonal small plates all day, alongside expertly crafted cocktails, carefully selected wines and speciality coffee. Whether you're joining us for brunch, lunch, evening drinks or late-night cocktails, we offer relaxed luxury without the pretence.Spread across two levels — including a unique private events space in a restored Victorian toilet — The Wild Goose is perfect for casual coffees, date nights, celebrations and city-centre drinks with a view.
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4. Estabulo Aberdeen
4.5
Awesome(1216)
$$$$
• Brazilian • Aberdeen
Booked 28 times today
Located on the iconic Union Street in the heart of Aberdeen, Estabulo brings the vibrant spirit of Brazilian dining to the city with an unforgettable restaurant experience. Our authentic rodizio menu offers continuous tableside service of expertly grilled premium meats, carved directly onto your plate by our skilled passadores, alongside unlimited access to our gourmet salad bar featuring fresh seasonal salads, hot dishes, and traditional Brazilian sides. For guests looking for something different, our à la carte menu showcases a variety of carefully crafted dishes, from premium steak and burgers to signature favourites. Recently enhanced with our Café de Brazil additions, inspired by the world-famous French butter sauce with a Brazilian twist, these flavour-packed dishes bring a bold new experience to the menu and are not to be missed.
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5. The Saint
4.4
Awesome(1678)
$$$$
• British • St Andrews
Booked 29 times today
Welcome to The Saint Bar & Kitchen! Formerly St Andrews institution The West Port, the Saint has recently received an extensive renovation creating cosy, modern lounge areas and a refreshed, extensive garden area so you can enjoy whatever the Scottish weather throws your way. Please note that our kitchen closes at 9pm so we cannot offer food after this time.🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm🐶 Dog-friendly💡 Pub Quiz Tuesdays at 830pm🏃 Walk-ins welcome🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more*For Bookings Graduation week. Please get in touch via email- Sinners@the-saint-bar.co.uk*
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6. The Rustic Grill Ltd
4.9
Exceptional(365)
$$$$
• Grill • Turriff
Booked 13 times today
The Rustic Grill opened in December 2018 and is a family run business in the heart of Aberdeenshire. We pride ourselves in quality, locally sourced produce and presented as a professional but casual dining experience. Over the last few years we have expanded our menu to include modern small plates, fantastic brunch dishes and our own smoked ribs & pulled pork.
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7. Clarets Cafe and Brasserie
4.5
Awesome(131)
$$$$
• Café • St Andrews
Booked 15 times today
Clarets is an all day cafe and brasserie, designed to feel welcoming, relaxed and part of the town. Located within the R&A world Golf Museum, overlooking the Old Course, West Sands and the Royal & Ancient Clubhouse,
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8. Roo's Leap Montrose
4.8
Exceptional(2216)
$$$$
• Australian • Montrose
Booked 27 times today
Roo's Leap is a family-run restaurant housed in the former Albert Clubhouse, built in 1901, offering wonderful views over the world's fifth-oldest golf course.Since 1984, we have provided warm, attentive service in a relaxed, welcoming setting, ideal for families, golfers, & visitors. We are committed to serving honest, high-quality food prepared with genuine care.Our beef & pork is sourced from Yorkes of Dundee, with premium cuts aged for a minimum of 35 days in a Himalayan salt chamber. We cook over charcoal in our Josper oven, slow-cook select cuts for exceptional tenderness, & hand-press our burgers using grass-fed beef. Our Koffmann fries are cooked in beef dripping.We source British chicken, free-range eggs from Tillygloom Farm, fresh fish from Blue Flag in Peterhead, & seasonal vegetables from Turriffs. All sauces & dressings are made in-house. Desserts feature Italian gelato from Giacopazzi’s, local Angus berries, & Jersey dairy soft serve.We look forward to welcoming you.
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9. Bucks Bar - St Andrews
4.6
Exceptional(172)
$$$$
• American • St Andrews
Booked 18 times today
The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! Buck's Bar is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and bourbon. 40% off selected cocktails Monday - Wednesday
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10. Cafe Boheme Aberdeen
4.8
Exceptional(2031)
$$$$
• French • Aberdeen
Booked 15 times today
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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