The Balmoral - Aberdeenshire

This restaurant was exactly what we needed during our weekend getaway with our 3-month old. The food was fantastic, with a wide range of traditional pub dishes to choose from. The service was outstanding, and they also had a great selection of draft beers and other drinks. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up going two nights in a row. Despite it being out of season, the restaurant was still bustling with activity. Highly recommended.

The restaurant has a friendly and laid-back atmosphere. The Cullen Skink is a must-try dish. I tried Stovies for the first time and found them delicious. The chef walks around to ensure everything tastes good. The staff is friendly and welcoming, they even gave my dogs a drink and some treats.

We went to the Balmoral in Ballater for a late lunch and were delighted by the experience. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. The chef greeted us warmly and went out of their way to accommodate a small change to our meal, which was then served directly to our table. The portion sizes were generous and the quality of the home cooked food was outstanding. Everything was so tasty and beautifully presented. This was a hidden gem on a rainy day in the Scottish autumn weather.

Recently visited the Balmoral and had dinner. There were 4 of us. We all had something different and we all agreed the food and service was terrific. Top marks to all the staff

Place was busy with a mix of locals and tourists. We got the last table. Very on the ball service from the barstaff. She recommended the home made steak pie and it was delicious. Huge portions, the veggies were a bit over cooked for my taste but that’s personal, others may prefer them like that. We shared haggis Bon Bon’s and when the chef saw we were sharing and there were three he went and cooked another. Great place.