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The Old Pier Coffee House

➤ Shorehead, Stonehaven, AB39 2, United Kingdom, AB39 2JY, Aberdeenshire

Carte • Cafe • Soup • Cakes • Coffee

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"Been here several times with intention of chatting and having several coffees. Seating is upstairs and order and cash desk are downstairs as you come in. Thing is that this facility also has to deal with the take-away service of drinks, ice cream etc and a queue builds up. Irrespective of whether you are sitting in or using take-away you join the same queue which can be out on the street. This can be annoying enough for the first order but for further orders it feels totally inappropriate. The staff are very pleasant and the coffees are quite acceptable but those running the business really need to find a solution to the above issue in my opinion. I know one of my friends suggested we have a look for alternative venues next time we meet, which is a shame as otherwise a great location and ambience. On an earlier visit (ie not June) I mentioned to above issue which I described as not working for the sitting in customers to which I was given the reply Oh well it works for us . I 'm not often lost for words.! Nearly a very good little coffee shop."

Tolbooth

➤ Old Pier, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, AB39 2JU

Carte • Soup • Cheese • Coffee • Seafood

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"We were pleased to get a last minute booking for lunch on a Saturday and on arrival were happy with their covid measures. A nice bright restuarant and we had a lovely view but that was luck as only 1 great window.Went for the lunch menu which is good value but noted for the a la carte still only 3 mains and a special which felt a little limiting perhaps just a consequence o the pandemic.Drinks arrived promptly with some bread which was a little dry.Staters we had a ham hock terrine (came with a pickled onion despite me saying did not want onions with main and not being listed) however it was pleasant and enjoyed the prune giving sweetness egg yolk dots did not offer much however. Hubby had gravalax with beetroot which was pleasant enough.For mains hubby had sea bass which was perfectly cooked but my rolled pork shoulder was a little disappointing (this time served with a charred spring onion despite the no onion request). It was a bit chewy and not enough of the fat either cooked off or removed. The polenta lacked the advertised parmesan flavour but was very crispy and the confit carrot tasty.Desserts we had the rice pudding which was yummy with cinnamon and apple but whilst the banana cake was tasty and moist it was fridge cold when warm would have been so much better. The chocolate sorbet served on the side was nice enough but not as expected as it was light suggesting perhaps a milk or drinking chocolate when I expected something darker anyway for those who remember tasted a bit like a mini milk lolly!Fudge with coffee seemed wrong in Scotalnd we prefer tablet but there you go. Last gripe was £4.20 for a double espresso seemed steep compared to other charges.Overall it was ok but little tweaks could make significant difference.Now one thing they can do nothing about but worth knowing and please take care is how uneven the steps were. We were lucky it was a dry day and I'm only 48 but they really felt worrying."

The Bay Fish Chips

➤ Beach Promenade, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Carte • Fish • Curry • Chicken • Gluten Free

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"It’s hard not eating fish and chips when you are in a place like Stonehaven. I ordered the MSC Standard Haddock with chips for £10.30. You can tell the fish was fresh from the first bite. It was extremely delicious. Sadly the tartar sauce is bot included with the chips so do not forget to order one for £1. My only complaint would be about the portion sizes. I wish there were a little more chips, but considering how cheap the prices are you can just buy another portion of chips. Definitely give it a go when you are in the area."

The Ship Inn

➤ Shorehead, Stonehaven, AB39 2, United Kingdom, AB39 2JY

Carte • Sushi • Pizza • Asiatic • Seafood

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"After a visit to the wonderful Dunnotar castle, a classic between the castles and postcards of Scotland, with walk through the immediations of the same included, we went to the port of Stonehaven, where you can always eat quite well. Like so many other times we went to the Ship Inn and the truth is that the experience was amazing, once again: mussels with cream sauce, garlic and onion, fresh cod and cooked bine (fish and chips but well cooked) cullen skink (sopa parinera de potatoes y pescado ahumado) and above all and absolute novelty a smoked salmion paate that powerfully called our pink fry. But once we tasted it, it was amazing... texture, presentation and an intense flavor of top quality salmon. Everything more than good. The simple place."

Gino's

➤ 21a Ann Street, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Carte • Wine • Pasta • Pizza • Italian

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"Last night, we decided to dine at Gino's, as we enjoy supporting local businesses. Overall, we had a cozy and comfortable experience and enjoyed the wide variety of options on the menu. The front of house staff were kind and efficient, though we were not asked about our food until we were leaving. Despite this, we had no complaints about the delicious and fresh food, which was also reasonably priced. We were disappointed that the chef did not greet our table, but we still recommend this restaurant for those looking for a local spot in Stonehaven. The vegetarian options are plentiful, there is on street parking available, and the atmosphere gives off an authentic Italian vibe. The price range is £10-20 per person for dinner."