Restaurants in Aberdeen
There's plenty of fresh seafood available throughout the city from traditional fish and chips at The Ashvale in the West End to gourmet dining at the Silver Darling in the harbour. In the city centre, find Spanish, Thai and Chinese cuisine, as well as chic brasseries and cafés which give a contemporary twist to classic dishes. Last orders are usually at 10.30pm. Tip about 15 per cent if service isn't included on the bill.
Silver Darling
Harbourside fish restaurant
Silver Darling is an award-winning fish restaurant located in the harbour,
offering diners unspoiled views of the maritime traffic. French chef Didier
Dejean prepares fresh fish dishes such as crab cakes, monkfish with shitake
mushrooms and sea bass with olive tomatoes and fennel fondue. Save some room
for the selection of rich desserts.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12.30pm-2pm & 7pm-9.30pm; Sat 7pm-9.30pm
Address
Pocra Quay, North Pier, Aberdeen, AB11 5DQ
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 576229
Conservatory Restaurant
Locally sourced produce
The Conservatory Restaurant at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, west of the city
centre, places an emphasis on locally sourced produce. Pork and beef feature
high on the menu along with a wide selection of fish dishes and vegetarian
options. The restaurant maintains a reputation for quality cuisine and
first-class service. Diners can eat outside on summer days.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12.30pm-2.30pm & 6.30pm-10pm; Sun 1pm-3pm
Address
Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, AB15 9YA
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 861000
Simpson's Hotel Restaurant
Scottish fusion food
The Restaurant in Simpsons's Hotel combines Scottish produce with
contemporary flavours. Try dishes such as traditional Cullen skink (beef
broth), monkfish wrapped in parma ham and supreme of chicken with Stornoway
black pudding. This West End restaurant is smart but relaxed and is
decorated with possibly the only palm trees in Aberdeen.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2pm & 6.30pm-9.45pm; Sat 12pm-2pm & 6pm-9.45pm; Sun 12.30pm-2.30pm & 5.30pm-8.30pm
Address
Simpson's Hotel, 59 Queen's Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4YP
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 327777
Bhan Thai
Thai home cooking
City centre restaurant Bhan Thai in Rose Street has a menu brimming with
quality Thai dishes at affordable prices. Oriental artwork adds to the
authenticity of the ambience and the menu. Favourites include the coconut
chicken, pad thai and hot red curries, washed down with a cold Tiger
beer.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-2pm & 5.30pm-11pm; Sun 5.30pm-11pm
Address
21, Rose Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1TX
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 639155
Cafe 52
Global flavours
Cafe 52 in the city centre is a big hit with locals who love its continental
feel and warm atmosphere, so booking is advisable. Lunch can include light
bites such as homemade fishcakes or sandwiches with smoked pepper mackerel.
There's also a late-afternoon tapas menu, and dinner mains range from
Scottish kippers to Moroccan tagines and vegetarian options.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm-9.30pm; Sat 12pm-4pm & 6pm-9.30pm; Sun 12pm-4pm
Address
52, The Green, Aberdeen, AB11 6PE
Telephone
+44 (0)1224 590094
Carriages Restaurant
Classic pub food
The traditional decor of pink table cloths, complementary curtains and deep
sofas make Carriages Restaurant a comfortable and welcoming place for
dinner. Located inside the Brentwood Hotel in the city centre, it serves pub
menu classics such as homemade lasagne and Scottish beef, as well as poached
monkfish and spicy lamb.
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Opening Hours
Daily 6pm-11pm
Address
101, Crown Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6HH
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 595440
Foyer Restaurant and Gallery
Dairy-free options
The popular city-centre Foyer Restaurant offers dairy-free and gluten-free
options such as honey-and-mustard grain chicken with smoked gammon and mash.
The menu changes every few weeks, keeping it fresh and matching the modern
interior design. Housed in a former church, the restaurant is also used as a
gallery space for local artists.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 11am-11.30pm
Address
82a, Crown Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6ET
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 582277
Transport
Heading west, turn left on Union Street before you pass the Music Hall
Website
Little Italy
Lively Italian
Little Italy in the city centre is the place to find good old-fashioned
Italian cooking, "just like Mama used to make". Try classics such as
carbonara and lasagne with wines to match. The atmosphere is lively, the
staff friendly and the decor is rustic with wooden tables and bright
tablecloths.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 12pm-3pm & 5pm-10.30pm; Thu-Sat 12pm-10.30pm; Sun 5pm-10.30pm
Address
79, Holburn Street, Aberdeen, AB10 6BR
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 572240
The Stage Door Restaurant
Pre-theatre menu
Look out for visiting thespians at The Stage Door Restaurant, close to
Aberdeen's main city-centre theatres. Over the past decade this restaurant
has made a name for itself, so it is always busy; the pre-theatre set menu
is particularly popular and value for money. Steaks are the speciality, but
there's also a decent selection of Scottish dishes with a continental
twist.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 5pm-late
Address
26, North Silver Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1RL
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 642111
Café Society
Local favourite
Café Society in the city centre was one of the first eateries to bring modern
dining to north-east Scotland. It has been a favourite with locals and
"ladies who lunch" for years. They love the mix of local and international
dishes such as prime Scottish beef burger and roast Italian lamb stew.
There's also pizza, pasta, salads and club sandwiches.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm-10pm; Sat 12pm-4pm, 6pm-10.30pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
8, Queens Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4YL
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 208494
Eljo's Spanish Tapas Bar
Cosy Cantina
There's a cosy cantina feel to Eljo's Spanish Tapas Bar in the city centre.
The budget-conscious early bird menu offers three plates of tapas and a
glass of sangria at a fixed price. Main courses won't break the bank either
and include favourites such as meatballs, chorizo (spicy sausage) and
Spanish omelette.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Sat 5pm-11pm
Address
53, Langstane Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6EN
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 572898
Transport
Any buses to Union Street
Christos Greek Taverna
Authentic Mediterranean cooking
The experience is as authentic as it comes at Christos Greek Taverna in the
city centre. There's quality, affordable food, a warm atmosphere and
optional after-dinner entertainment such as dancing and plate-smashing.
Popular menu choices include mousaka and souvlaki (skewered
meat), but there are also vegetarian options.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 6pm-late
Address
14-20, John Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1BT
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 636320
La Bamba
Mexican fiesta
Mexican party food is at its finest at La Bamba in central Aberdeen. This is
less the place for a romantic evening and more the spot to come for a great
night out. Dive into the jalapeno peppers and beef fajitas and hold on to
your hat... especially on karaoke night!
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 4pm-10.30pm
Address
23, Crown Terrace, Aberdeen AB11 6HD
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 590088
The Ashvale
Seaside favourite
The Ashvale in the West End serves fish and chips. Haddock, cod, plaice,
lemon sole, skate and turbot all feature on the menu, along with The Ashvale
Whale, a one-pound cod fillet for anyone with a big appetite. A family
favourite, this is an unfussy and good-value diner that has won numerous
national "best chippy" awards.
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Opening Hours
Daily 11.45am-11pm
Address
42-48, Great Western Road, Aberdeen, AB10 6PY
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 596981
Astoria Restaurant
Art-Deco brasserie
At the Astoria Restaurant in the Aberdeen Northern Hotel in Kittybrewster,
find classic dishes. The Art Deco-themed interior makes it a popular with
locals, particularly for special occasions. The menu includes favourites
such as game pie and haddock stuffed with prawns and cheese, as well as the
eight-ounce prime Aberdeen Angus fillet steak.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 6pm-9.45pm
Address
1, Great Northern Road, Aberdeen, AB24 3PS
Telephone
+44 (0) 1224 483342
