Where to eat Scottish food in Portsoy: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 23, 2020 Fernanda Pittenger

Best Scottish restaurants nearby. Discover the best Scottish food in Portsoy. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Scottish restaurants near you.. Portsoy (Scottish Gaelic: Port Saoidh) is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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10. The Banff Springs Hotel

Golden Knowes Road, Banff AB45 2JE Scotland Bar, European, British, Scottish Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1261 812881 http://www.thebanffsprings.co.uk/
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4 based on 247 reviews

The Banff Springs Hotel

Reviewed By TDYorks

Would have stayed here, but it looked awful on google streetview. Fortunately it has been considerably updated since then and looks much better.As it was, we only ate here. To be honest town has seen better days, but this place is like a modern oasis, really smart and up to date with good food.

9. Rock Fish

3 Loch Lane, Whitehills AB45 2LG Scotland Fast Food, British, Scottish, Seafood Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +44 1261 861531 http://rockfishwhitehills.co.uk
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4 based on 210 reviews

Rock Fish

Reviewed By SMcDuff

Went here in the evening after literally coming to our holiday rental that day. Popped in and you can sit down and have a meal here if you wish. Its open 11-8 everyday. Ordered a batteries sausage and then fish and chips. They only do haddock here. When the order came I had two pieces of fish and chips (which I saw was the norm) and chips. The portion wasn’t huge from what I’m used too. I must say however the taste was gorgeous and the batter was yummy. Will visit again whilst saying in the area.

8. Lily's Kitchen

22 Seafield Street, Cullen AB56 4SH Scotland Cafe, British, Soups, Scottish Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Table Service, Highchairs Available [email protected] +44 1542 488816 http://www.facebook.com/LilysKitchenCafe/
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4 based on 114 reviews

Lily's Kitchen

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.

7. The Old Kirk Cafe and Bistro

The Old Kirk Church Street Fordyce, AB45 2SL Scotland Cafe, Seafood, British, Scottish, Mediterranean, Healthy Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Table Service [email protected] +44 1261 843410 https://www.facebook.com/kirkcafebistro/
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4 based on 44 reviews

The Old Kirk Cafe and Bistro

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. It’s 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 afternoon’s 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 it’s a listed building. Also we can’t do anything regarding people chatting. Yes the coffee machine does make a noise but that’s 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.

6. The Galley Waterfront Cafe and Seafood Restaurant

Whitehills Marina Harbour Place, Whitehills AB45 2NQ Scotland Seafood, British, Scottish Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1261 861116 http://www.thegalleywhitehills.co.uk/thegalleyseafoodrestaurantwhitehillsaberdeenshire.html
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4 based on 517 reviews

The Galley Waterfront Cafe and Seafood Restaurant

Reviewed By jensmDewsbury

Went here for lunch time sandwiches twice this week and they were lovely. Called in at 5pm tonight for an evening meal. The place was absolutely empty but were told all the tables were booked. They could offer us a table but only for an hour as they needed that table for someone else. Very disappointed with this. Some places do not deserve to have walk in customHi .I am so sorry you were treated so badly last night at The Galley .Could you please email [email protected] with your phone number so I can give you a call .My Sincere Apologies again .Mandy

5. Rockpool Cafe

10 The Square Cullen, Buckie AB56 4RR Scotland Cafe, British, Scottish Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1542 841397 http://www.rockpool-cullen.co.uk
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5 based on 523 reviews

Rockpool Cafe

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.

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4. Hook, line and Sinker

28 Seafield Street, Portsoy AB45 2QT Scotland Seafood, Fast Food, British, Scottish Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible +44 1261 843903
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4 based on 88 reviews

Hook, line and Sinker

Reviewed By maggie k

Take away fish and chips for me, hubby had chips and macaroni pie. Fish lovely, chips fine, hubby enjoyed macaroni pie and chips. More expensive than other places, and not sure of price breakdown for items as when we discussed it prices on menu did not reflect the charge. Friendly staff. Would eat here again.

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3. The Shore Inn

49 Church Street On the Harbour Front, Portsoy AB45 2QR Scotland Bar, Pub, Scottish Lunch, Drinks Seating, Television, Serves Alcohol, Outdoor Seating +44 1261 842831
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4 based on 71 reviews

The Shore Inn

Als kitchen is a legitimate catering company operating from the Shore Inn in the idyllic fishing village of Portsoy. We cater in the finesy of pub grub and have regular specials from week to week. We try to provide the best quality food at affordable pric

Reviewed By ccindxb

Don’t visit for the food - there isn’t any. The female bar tender was friendly and efficient.There are outside tables for harbour views.The place is crying out for some tlc and a deep clean wouldn’t be a waste of time or money.....The toilets for both sexes were very grubby but Hey! us ladies get a glitter toilet seat. This little bar could be so much better.

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2. Station Hotel Restaurant

Station Hotel Seafield Street Portsoy, Banff, Aberdeenshire, Portsoy AB45 2QT Scotland Bar, British, Scottish Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +44 1261 842327 http://www.stationhotelportsoy.co.uk
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4 based on 156 reviews

Station Hotel Restaurant

Reviewed By Scott D

We were the only people having lunch at the time in this pleasant hotel. Friendly staff, a cosy environment, all clean/tidy and background music played at the right level.My meal was fine enough (haddock, peas & thin chips). The fish were a bit greasy and possibly the smallest catch of 2 x haddock from the North Sea known to man? Pricey for the quantity/quality. A relaxing lunch though. I'll be back to see if these points positively change.

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1. Portsoy Coffee Shop

2 South High Street, Portsoy AB45 2NT Scotland Cafe, British, Soups, Scottish Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible +44 1261 842804
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5 based on 110 reviews

Portsoy Coffee Shop

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.

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