Téléphone: +441561362288
Adresse: New Road, DD10 0HD, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Ville: Aberdeenshire
Menu Plats: 6
Avis: 735
Site Web: https://www.anchorhoteljohnshaven.co.uk/restaurant
"Sunday, 3rd September 2023 – 19:00 Meal: Wine Starters – Main – Coffee My friend and I arrived at 19:00 to a busy but not overfull restaurant without a reservation and they accommodated us upstairs. Menus were produced and we ordered a bottle of white wine and a jug of water. 0rders placed for starters and 2 servings of the Italian style fish stew on the ‘Specials Board’ at 26.99 each. Tomato and chilli with promises of loads of different fish. The toss up was between a steak or the stew (which neither of us would cook at home). The table was dirty and needed wiping – this request was placed 3x on the young waitron who eventually produced a cloth slopping water from a bucket in the corner cupped in her hands where she half heartedly wiped the table with water dripping onto my friend’s lap. Hurried mop up with tissues out of my bag. The white wine was plonked on the table – next to the cooler – unopened and no glasses. Several attempts were made to attract the waitron’s attention. Eventually another bottle was produced opened and we were advised the waitron was under age and not allowed to pour wine. Perfectly acceptable had she produced an opener and the glasses with an explanation I would have been happy to help myself – we understand and appreciate these things. The starters arrived and were delicious! The chef then came out to see us and explained that there was no lobster for the stew – we asked for extra monkfish, he then said there was no monkfish left – but could help us with other white fish and crab claws. He said he was down to the last 2 portions, and he would ensure they were hearty. We were a bit concerned and suggested perhaps we settle for the steak which is always delicious. He assured us we had made the right choice and would enjoy the stew. The stews arrived and were ‘hearty’ if being crammed with the contents of a tin of crab claws is your definition of hearty. The promised ‘rich tomato broth with chilli and garlic’ was a watered down version of what was clearly less than a cup of the original broth left at the bottom of the pot topped with water. It was tasteless – lacking in hint of either chilli, wine, garlic or herbs – having lived in Malta I can assure you I have a deep understanding of Med cooking. I guess we were lucky we didn’t have the salty brine of the crab claws as the broth. It was inedible and we were starving so we kept adding salt and pepper – we were beyond the point of returning the food which was a mistake in hindsight. We skipped dessert – had coffees and left. The meal came to nearly £100.00. This was an expensive lousy experience. We paid a generous tip – because they accommodated us without a reservation. Take aways from the experience: • The restaurant service on a Sunday evening at 19:00 should be as good as it is on a Friday at 19:00 • Being a local and having eaten there several times – it is my first choice for a ‘good’ meal – don’t abuse the luxury of local support. • Train your waitrons to clean tables, by wringing out the cloth and not dripping water on your patrons. • Waitrons (even under aged ones) should at least carry a wine opener, and understand that wine glasses should be produced when delivering wine. • Your chef should know better and never, ever assume he can cut costs by selling the dregs from his kitchen. • A poor dining experience costs you more than you think. We would have ordered dessert, and more importantly returned for a second meal in the next week – WE DIDN’T! I have a friend coming from Ireland in November – do I risk taking her to the Anchor?"
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Lasagne : Pâtes feuilletées au bœuf, sauce tomate, ricotta et fromage fondant, cuites au four à la perfection dorée.
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milliemum
7 of us enjoyed a fabulous meal at the Anchor earlier this week. Staff were lovely and friendly, food fabulous, great range of drinks!
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MandGurn
Our first visit yesterday and really enjoyed our meal. Nice friendly staff and atmosphere and will definitely return and also recommend to family and friends
Jane
Ate here twice during our holiday. Delicious food, seafood is a speciality. Good, friendly service. Great selection of real ales gins. Well worth a visit. I’d advise booking at weekends, it gets really busy. We’ll be back next summer.
hazelmazel818
We visited for dinner with my 14 month old for my friend’s birthday. It was amazing! Staff were super helpful and friendly we hadn’t booked but they had no issue finding us a table we could have until 7pm. We both had fish and chips which was superb and my 14 month enjoyed her fish supper too! Voir le carte
cmevans62
Stayed for two nights at the delightful Anchor Hotel. Food was fantastic in every respect. The staff were friendly, helpful and had time for a laugh and a joke. The locals at the bar treated us like we were locals too great atmosphere. I'll be finding any excuses to visit The Anchor again....and again.
blogg74
We love coming to the Anchor every time we visit family nearby you can be sure that you will eat well and be looked after. For our recent visit we had our Christmas Day lunch with them … we were spoilt rotten with gorgeous food and lots of attention from staff, the tables had been beautifully laid with linen and Christmas decorations and the tables were spread out so we weren’t all squashed in. The food was absolutely divine.
Rhinestone
Visited the Anchor Hotel for dinner with a bunch of friends a few nights ago. I have to say that I was disappointed to say the least. The food was not as good as it has been in the past. The prices were a lot higher than before. There was not manager to meet and greet us nor did anyone enquire as to how the meal was going, we even had to walk to the bar to ask for more drinks! Previously, the manager and owner would come to the table to say hello and ask if everything was alright. I felt as if the Anchor Hotel is taking its patrons for granted. Not good. Voir le carte
Meg
We had lunch. One hot seafood platter really meant for 2 people but my husband tried it for one. He didn't manage all the mussels but everything was superbly cooked especially the bits of monkfish. I had haddock steak with mussels in a very lightly creamy mussel an lobster sauce perfect not to overwhelm the rest of the tastes. Beautifully cooked fresh veg. We didn't have room for a pudding but washed down with a pint of Timothy Taylors was perfect. Staff were amazing and we also really enjoyed the eclectic bluesy sounds that were playing when we were there. All in all one of the best meals we've had.
KST203
My Wife and I required a place to stay for the night prior to an appointment at a local hospital. We searched locally and found The Anchor Hotel after a search online. It’s a little out of the way in a small village, nevertheless there are amenities a short drive away. What a wonderful establishment we discovered. The room we had was nicely decorated and an ample size for two adults for an overnight stay. En suite was basic but more than adequate. The room was very clean, tidy and well presented and the bed very comfortable, very cosy. Downstairs, the bar and dining area was very nice and homely. The design and layout is really very good. Ample room and an excellent place to spend the night...
Odette
Sunday, 3rd September 2023 – 19:00 Meal: Wine Starters – Main – Coffee My friend and I arrived at 19:00 to a busy but not overfull restaurant without a reservation and they accommodated us upstairs. Menus were produced and we ordered a bottle of white wine and a jug of water. 0rders placed for starters and 2 servings of the Italian style fish stew on the ‘Specials Board’ at 26.99 each. Tomato and chilli with promises of loads of different fish. The toss up was between a steak or the stew (which neither of us would cook at home). The table was dirty and needed wiping – this request was placed 3x on the young waitron who eventually produced a cloth slopping water from a bucket in the corner cu... Voir le carte
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire offre des côtes magnifiques, des châteaux historiques et une riche culture écossaise ; les plats typiques incluent le haggis, le saumon fumé et le sablé au beurre.
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Pubs Découvrez une atmosphère chaleureuse avec des repas copieux, des bières artisanales et des plats de pub classiques. Savourez des plats réconfortants comme le fish and chips, les burgers et les ailes de poulet, accompagnés d'une pinte rafraîchissante ou d'un cocktail créatif.
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Steak Savourez des morceaux de steaks juteux et tendres, grillés à la perfection par des experts. Chaque bouchée offre une explosion de saveurs, servie avec des accompagnements classiques et des sauces délicieuses pour rehausser votre expérience culinaire. Voir le carte
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Seafood Plongez dans les prises les plus fraîches de la mer avec notre sélection de fruits de mer, proposant des plats exquis préparés avec des poissons et fruits de mer de haute qualité. Savourez les saveurs de l'océan à chaque bouchée !
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British Traditionnel et copieux, le menu britannique propose des classiques réconfortants comme le fish and chips, des rôtis succulents et des tourtes savoureuses. Redécouvrez des favoris familiers, préparés avec amour à partir de recettes intemporelles et d'ingrédients frais, locaux.
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