Things to do in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: Where to experience fine dining in the north-east

If you’re planning on treating a loved one or simply wish to venture to an eatery you haven’t yet had the chance to visit, the north-east boasts plenty of fantastic eateries to whet your appetite.

With some featured in the Michelin Guide and others well-known for their superb array of delicious cuisine, feast your eyes on our showcase of top restaurants in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

And regardless of where you stay, you may find that one is right around the corner.

Moonfish Cafe

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The final course of our set tasting menu. Roasted apple, blackberry, brown butter & hazelnut crumble. #askforthetastingmenu

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Correction Wynd, Aberdeen

The Chester Hotel

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Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside… because that’s where all the best, most delicious fresh fish is found! We’ve always got a plentiful supply of seafood on our menu – what’s your favourite? #hotel #luxuryhotel #boutiquehotel #luxury #aberdeen #scotland #fish #seafood #seaside #sea #menu #finedining #dining #restaurant

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Queen’s Road, Aberdeen

Douneside House

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A springtime dish from our Conservatory menu, using organic fruit grown in our walled garden… Yum. Photo by Pastry Chef @jurajhales #cheflife #pastrychef #organicfruit #aberdeenshire #dessert #scottishfoodie #scottishchefs

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Tarland, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire

Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant

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Old Pier, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

No.10 Bar & Restaurant

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Your Sunday roast awaits… Delicious slowly cooked roasts with all the trimmings and sides to satisfy this Sunday! Food served all day from 12noon. Book online or call us on 01224631928. #no10aberdeen #aberdeenrestaurants #sundayroast #roastbeef #yorkshirepudding #skirlie #westendaberdeen #aberdeenfoodies

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Queens Terrace, Aberdeen

The Cock and Bull

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Fresh, healthy, tasty #salmon #scotland #cockandbull #cucumber #dill #aberdeenshire #foodporn

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Ellon Road, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire

Rothesay Rooms

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Presenting, the vanishing panna cotta. 🧙‍♂️ #rothesayrooms #dessert #pastry #food #wine #local #deeside #chef

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Netherley Place, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

The Silver Darling

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A holiday Sunday with a view…made your plans today? We will be serving up our delicious fresh seafood and perfectly paired wines all day from 12noon. Book your tables online or call us on 01224 576229. . . #thesilverdarling #aberdeenrestaurants #seafoodrestaurant #carlingfordoysters #dinewithaview #fittie #footdee #visitaberdeen #aberdeenbeach

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Pocra Quay, North Pier, Aberdeen

The Fife Arms

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Our Executive Chef is looking for a Head Pastry Chef to join his kitchen team. You will be responsible for the day to day running of this new pastry kitchen where all items are freshly made for the Bar, Restaurant, Pub and events. You care passionately about the food you create and the guest experience, whilst willing to learn and adapt to different ways of cooking 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Full job description and application form can be found on our website (link in bio) #recruitment #cheflife 📸 by @cedarcreates

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Mar Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire

Eat on the Green

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Enjoy something rather sweet at Eat on the Green this week and taste our delicious mascarpone and raspberry pavlova! Another work of art from our kitchen team… #dessert #aberdeenshire #eatlocal

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Udny Green, Ellon, Aberdeenshire

Kildrummy Inn

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Incredible feasts #kildrummyinn #venison #salmon #scotlandsbest #speybaysalmon #duckterrine #kildrummy #scotland #feasts #cairngorms #amazing @dglittlewood

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Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire

Tor Na Coille

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What’s your ideal meal for a good Sunday lunch? Do you go for the traditional roast or do you look for something different? Our Sunday Lunch Menu offers both – so if your family members all have a different take, we’ve got you covered. Book a table for your family by calling 01330 822242. #sundaylunch #sundayfunday #sundayroast #Aberdeen #Scotland

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Inchmarlo Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire

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