I found this excellent café via Google. I ordered a small cappuccino along with a bacon, egg, and…read morecheese sandwich and it was wonderful. The ingredients were fresh and cooked to order. Along with the food, the ambiance was quaint and cozy. The service was excellent.

A lovely spot in the city centre of Aberdeen, at the top end of Union Street. On Wednesday I…read moresurprised my Mum by getting a train up to Aberdeen for her birthday. My brother booked a table here for dinner as he loved the burger last time he had been in. On arrival the waitress gave us an option of two tables and said the one further away would be next to a large party of 8. So we opted for the quieter table. For a Wednesday in the middle of January the place was quite full. There are large tables round a fire near the bar which would be lovely for some drinks or coffee during the day. The menu changes quite often according to my brother, based on ingredients and seasonality which is always a good thing. I had some incredible yoghurt and chickpea falafels. My brother ate his 3 scallops before the plate was practically put down, I then scoffed his bulgur wheat. Mum loved her salmon. For main I had seabass with potato gnocchi was light and well seasoned. The burger my brother had was definitely homemade with a serious amount of meat put into it! I shared the STP with Mum, because you can't turn down an STP ever.

This is a great restaurant, and one of my favorites in Aberdeen. It is located on an off street,…read moreand a little hard to find. Kind of in a basement of one of the buildings on Queens Terrace. Though not nearly as stuffy as that sounds. Walk down the flight of steps and into the bar area. They use the lighting well because as you walk in everything is bright and open. Polished granite bar with the tap towers right in front. They will have a cask every once in a while. I think it is always something from Timothy Taylor. A small, but nice scotch selection of various Duncan Taylor offerings. Some booths in the bar area, then a dinning area towards the back. Very open and modern. The exposed, ancient granite walls is a perfect counter to the modern set up of the place as well. The service is always friendly, and for lunch they are particularly quick. Lots of business people in and out at lunch time, so they know how to keep up the ticket times. Though if you are in no rush, that is not a problem either. Open for breakfast, lunch, and diner on most days. Though closed on Mondays. Anyway, the food is excellent. Freshly prepared and locally sourced. The menu changes with the seasons and with what is available. Wild Mushroom Risotto, hell yes. The rib eye and steaks are great, when they have smoked salmon that is a no brainer. So fresh and flavorful. A great place to have a meal, and a drink. Enjoy your time here, then head on down Queens Terrace to No 10 Tavern for a great little pub. Which is exactly what I usually do when I stop by here.

I liked the ambience, it also has a 2nd floor that you can hangout open air. It was an unusually…read morebeautiful day so me and my co workers enjoyed the view and drinks. We just had drinks and did not sample any of the food. The place was casual and I drank Tennant, my 1st Scottish beer.

i came here for some dinner with my family, whilst up visiting for the easter break. i'd been here…read morepreviously for a drink, and i think the atmosphere through in the bar area is fine, nice even. it's dark, has lots of nice little booths and yeah, the ambience is generally quite nice. the outdoor area is also pleasant, and would be a lovely on a warm evening (i grew up in aberdeen...i know this happens rarely, if ever!) the restaurant however really didn't work for me. i know this place calls itself a diner...but it's in the basement of an old house in aberdeen and it just...isn't a diner. the red and black decor is old, and it just doesn't work. i ordered the haddock goujons with chips and the food was fine, but for the price of around £16? are you freaking kidding? i could go to the nearest chip shop and pick up some fish and chips of superior quality for a third of that...so even with a restaurant mark up, it is not good value. my mum and sis in law got blackened salmon and it came slopped on the plate in a really unappetising manner. they both said the salmon was good...but it looked disgusting! to be fair, having been to the south, it could be argued that that's the style and manner of presentation favoured over there...but i don't think this would actually be their purpose at dizzys! for what we (my mum, bless her) paid, this was totally not worth it at all, and i wouldn't come back here in a hurry.

Wow, am I glad we chose this place to grab lunch. It was dark and raining, flood warnings…read moreeverywhere, we were some of the only foolish people to be out! It was their out door fairy lights that won the decision for me if I'm honest. Not knowing the town at all it was a case of a lucky guess with where to eat, and I'm so glad we did. The place was deserted! The staff seemed delighted to have something to do. Not the businesses fault...as I mentioned...flood warnings! Actually the next day Banchory was closed :o Now, I grew up on the coast, and I think this might be the best fish and chips I've ever had! My goodness! The thick batter was just out of this world, and the handout chips, while sparse, where utter perfection. The deserts were also remarkable. Although I think the blueberry cheesecake won, on taste and decoration. Blueberry sorbet! A new thing I now need in my life on a more regular basis. The staff were delightful, chatty and helpful. The decor was quite upmarket with some wonderful prints of highland cows and deer on the walls. I am so pleased we stopped off here before heading home, I can't recommend it enough :D

A nice friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, good beer and excellent food. Perfect!read more

Called in here for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed our crepes and waffles, all imaginatively named…read moreafter castles. A great range of both sweet & savoury options is available and they certainly know their stuff when it comes to coffee as well.

Teas, coffees and healthy food! Found our newest lunch cafe! Grab a table- get into order line-…read moretell them your table #, sit back and relax! Quick friendly service, delicious food, free wifi and street parking- just a block off of Union St.Leave room for desserts too!

Excellent service despite the cafe being busy. The food looks mouthwatering, delicious, healthy and…read morescrumptious. On this occasion we just had coffees, but will return again eagerly.

Standard fish and chips, large portions and family atmosphere. Good service at reasonable prices.read more

Came here at a friend's recommendation, delicious! I failed…read moreto eat the whale, but it was worth the attempt.

Exquisite Scotland fare with elegance, panache, and sophistication. Rothesay has been open since…read morethe end of 2016 and was only meant to be a six month trial program for training the service-persons of royalty, by a grant from Prince Charles. The immediate success of Rothesay has granted staying power to this culinary wonderland. Colors and aromas will seduce you into salivation before even a sample of the cuisine hits your lips; delicate halibut, savory ham hock, pan fried Scottish salmon, beautiful chutneys, and a new vegetable for me; samphry (which is a cross between asparagus and sea plant). Delightful and beautiful! The service is impeccable and the staff strive for perfection in everything they do, from placing a napkin on the table, to ensuring the candle has enough wick and wax to last through your meal. This is one of the nicer establishments in town, so dress for upscale. The atmosphere is rustic and calming for a truly enjoyable, pampered experience.

Rick Steve's travel book as well as our B&B proprietor recommended this restaurant - it did NOT…read moredisappoint. Lovely interior and lighting along with attentive staff made our dining experience memorable and enjoyable. You can't go wrong with their seasonal menu items. We both enjoyed the local board affair.