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Best Scottish restaurants nearby. Discover the best Scottish food in Cullen. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Scottish restaurants near you. including Rockpool Cafe, Lily's Kitchen, Linda's Fish and Chips, The Willows Tearoom, Cullen Bay Hotel Lounge, Cafe Bistro in Cullen Antique Center, The Fly Cup, Bijou By The Sea, Portsoy Coffee Shop, The Old Kirk Cafe and Bistro
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10. The Old Kirk Cafe and Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Converted 18th-century church, cafe / bistro specializing in fresh locally caught seafood and freshly prepared local food. Meat and vegetarian options also available. We are the only bistro in the area with a buyers license so we deal directly with local
Reviewed By FergieMeldrum
Visited for early afternoon coffee/cake. Had to wait ages for anyone to come out of the kitchen to seat us, then again to take our order (not difficult: 1 coffee, 1 tea, 2 desserts), and again to be able pay and leave. Itâs only a small space ( seats about 20) and there were 2 staff on duty for front of house: what on earth were they doing in the kitchen since all of our order was eventually prepared front of house? The coffee was bitter, the tea ok, but both desserts were dull (key lime pie was set solid by way too much gelatin, crumble redolent of school dinners). Being a converted church, we expected a light, airy space, but the space is small and cramped, with only one highly-sited window (so no view). The floor is slate and there are no soft furnishings so the sound from chairs scraping on the floor, the clink of plates/cutlery, the chat of other diners, and the coffee machine are all magnified to make it unpleasantly noisy (we gave up trying to chat to each other as it was so noisy). All in all a very poor experience for a price about 33% higher than better experiences nearby...Sincerest Apologies for your waiting time to be seated and served.Mid afternoonâs are very busy as we are still serving lunches.The staff are in and out of the kitchen to pick up food orders and we also have a coffee machine in there too.Coffee bitter and tea ok. This could have been changed on request for a possible loose leaf tea of which there is a wide selection .Our coffee is 100% Arabica, unfortunately not to your taste.Again desserts could have been changed if not to your liking, but it was pointed out that no beverages or desserts were left at the table as staff are told to inform management immediately in this instance, so they must have been consumed. Nothing can be done regarding windows as itâs a listed building. Also we canât do anything regarding people chatting. Yes the coffee machine does make a noise but thatâs what they do. We are in talks with companies regarding soundproofing materials for the ceiling. Regarding cramped space, we have some regular wheelchair visitors who come as they can get around the tables with ease.33% more expensive is incorrect as our dessert prices are very competitive with other local establishments and our seafood comes directly from the boats so we can keep the prices down. Our 1/2 Lobsters are £17-99 and 8oz Sirloin steaks are priced at under £20.
9. Portsoy Coffee Shop
Overall Ratings
5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By maggie k
Visited this small coffee shop for light lunch. I had Cullen skink and bacon sandwich, both fresh and delicious. Hubby had coffee and cheese scone, and a take away brie and chutney sandwich, all fresh and enjoyable. So, good food, friendly service, in a lovely clean setting. We visited this coffee shop when we were in the area this time last year, everything today was equally as good as then.
8. Bijou By The Sea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 494 reviews
A beautiful building placed right on the doorstep of the Moray Firth, with spectacular views over the ocean. With a full menu of choices ranging from Scones, Traybakes and Cakes; to Scallops, Crab Cakes, Monkfish and Steaks. There is no end to the possibl
Reviewed By blossombob
Popped in for coffee and scones following a long walk. The cheese scones were extremely tasty and huge! The chocolate, coconut and vanilla scone also delicious. Coffee was a little of a let down as quite weak but overall a lovely place with huge windows overlooking the sea.
7. The Fly Cup
Overall Ratings
5 based on 31 reviews
Cafe located in the beautiful coastal village of Portknockie on the Moray coast. We serve breakfast, lunches of home made soup, sandwiches and daily lunch specials as well as great tea and coffee and scones and home bakes. We are dog friendly as long as t
Reviewed By MattBaron
Make sure you visit for lunch or a wee snack. Great coffee and white hot chocolate!Try the cheese scone.......light and so very tasty!Great service from really friendly local owners.
6. Cafe Bistro in Cullen Antique Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By DonnaM115
Awful experience here today went in here looking for lunch but was also desperate for the toilet! Well the rudeness of the woman was awful saying she hoped we werenât just there to use her toilet considering we were away to buy lunch there eh no but after she was so rude I felt I couldnât have eaten there so we did just that and left!Dear D,Let me give you the bigger pucture. The cafe I work in is a small, quirky cafe, that tends to serve wholesome, freshly prepared food. The morning routine is as follows: Check the Hygiene list, check the H&S protocol, bake the scones, make the jam, bake the bread for the soup, cook the two soupsl, prepare the food for the lunches. Soon after that customers start coming in for their morning coffee&scone. A short break for a wee and the lunch service starts. Customers are usually hungry at the very same time and need their food to be served quickly and well presented. If a customer needs to use the toilet facilities, they like to find them clean and well serviced. All of the above is provided by a single person, the one you happen to meet that day.Here are a few questions that arose:What experience did you give the woman who put a lot of effort to prepare and be ready for people who might need lunch or a cuppa? Is she obliged to you to clean the toilet after you? Where can she leave a review of the abuse she experiences, by other businesses that send their customers to use the cafe toilets?You mention that you intended to have lunch, which was simply not true. How do you think it feels when you are under pressure to prepare other people's food and somebody is just taking your time and playing you around?How shall I finish this? Should I say "Thank you", when all I want to say is: "No, thank you.
5. Cullen Bay Hotel Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Laura C
Views over the Bay are fantastic but the night we were there, we were very disappointed with our food. The haggis bonbon starters didn't come with beetroot as stated on the menu and the whisky dip just tasted of mayo. The lamb shank was tasty and the meat just fell off the bone. The fish and chips were very greasy and many of the chips didn't even have any potato in them!! The burger was quite plain and dry - no relish to accompany it. The custard that came with the apple crumble was quite thick and lumpy. We have eaten here before (many years ago when we were last on holiday) and we enjoyed our meal then, so maybe the chef was having an off night. Staff are friendly and welcoming.
4. The Willows Tearoom
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Tea Room, Pottery, Antique Shop
Reviewed By Scott D
7 of us had reserved a table for a "wedding food trial". We were lucky with the sunny Saturday afternoon weather, which added to the overall ambience of the day's visit. Greeted by the lovely Flo, we were shown to our table. We find the surroundings so relaxing, quaint and special. The place was busy and respectfully quiet with 1940's music quietly playing in the background.Our food / tea was lovely (you'd never guess it was a vegetarian tearoom). The service is the best. A splendid visit. Our wedding food will be coming from The Willows Tearoom.After, we walked to the wee pond on the grounds and sat to observe the ducks and Moor Hen. In the distance we could see and could hear hundreds of Canadian Geese in a nearby field. Then a visit to the antique shop (next door to the tearoom) was a must. Still sunny as we drove off slowly from this special tearoom. Thanks Flo and staff. We'll be back.
3. Linda's Fish and Chips
Overall Ratings
4 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By tracywS9076BS
We were visiting the area and Linda's was recommended!!!Wish it hadn't been.......the worst fish & chips we have EVER has and not particularly cheap!Staff took the p!$$ out of my husband as a Londoner he struggled slightly with their strong dialect.Will never buy from there again nor recommend! Good job the local council empties the bin regularly as they must overflow with rank fish & chips.
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2. Lily's Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Cullen Skink World Championships Winner 2018! Lily's Kitchen is a small cafe and takeaway serving breakfast rolls, all day breakfast, homemade soup, freshly made sandwiches & toasties, kids box and more. We serve hot and cold drinks and have a homemade sc
Reviewed By Scott D
Visited this establishment again and confirmed it is still the best place for a breakfast (see photos). All that (9 items), a milk and 2 pieces of toast for under £8. Keeps me going all day. Our friends said that their Cullen Skink was the best ever too. The owner/chef is The World Champion in this field.
1. Rockpool Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 523 reviews
Reviewed By RobynStephens
This tiny cafe is in the surprisingly picturesque town of Cullen on the Moray coast. It boasts a small but excellent lunch menu. We had the delicious Cullen Skink, Pan Fried Haddock (very good - it would do credit to any restaurant anywhere) and the Fish and Chips. We also had he Bramble and Apple Crumble (tasting of fruit, not sugar) with vanilla icecream and the sicky toffee pudding with what I swear is the best salted caramel ice cream I've ever had.
