Where to Eat & Caterers

The following is a selection of the restaurants in Deeside. Their contact details are listed, so that you can make a reservation with them directly. You can also contact the Local Tourist Board (Tel: 01224 288800) for details of additional places to eat in the area.

RESTAURANTS
Aboyne Lodge on the Loch Aboyne		The Restaurant, and Osprey Deck offer a unique and tranquil dining experience with spectacular views over the Loch and Cairngorms National Park. Choose from a wide variety of menus, all prepared by our award winning Grampian Chef.	01339 886444 Email us
Darroch Learg Ballater 4*		Darroch Learg lies on the edge of Ballater with fabulous views across Royal Deeside. With 3 AA Rosettes and 3 AA red stars you can be sure of a warm welcome and comfortable stay. Self catering at Oakhall next door can also be arranged.	01339 755443 Email us
The Deeside Inn Ballater		A homely, stylish Highland hotel at the heart of the pictureque Royal Deeside village of Ballater. With well-appointed comfortable bedrooms, stylish lounges with log fires, fabulous food and our Ceilidh Bar serving over 60 whiskies, all makes. The Deeside Inn ideal accommodation for visiting anglers.	01339 755413 Email us
Deeside Activity Park Aboyne 4*		Four star activity centre with private fishing loch. Lessons available for beginners and novices. Other activities include quad biking, shooting, kart racing, off road driving and much more. Quality restaurant on site which serves the centre's prize winning Aberdeen Angus beef.	01339 883536 Email us
Finzean Estate Farm Shop & Tearoom Nr Banchory and Aboyne 4*		Beautifully converted steading with magnificent views over the Feugh Valley to Clachnaben serving teas, coffees, homebaking and lunches. The Estate's home-reared beef, venison and game are available (seasonal), together with locally produced veg, honey, chutney, preserves, cakes and ready meals. Picnic hampers prepared to order.	01330 850710 Email us
Learney Arms Hotel Torphins 2*		You will be assured of a warm and friendly welcome from Mr & Mrs Johnston in their tastefully refurbished, family run hotel. Set amidst spectacular scenery, the peaceful village of Torphins is 22 miles from the centre of Aberdeen.	01339 882202 Email us
Loch Kinnord Hotel Dinnet 3*		The Loch Kinord Hotel is THE place to stay whist fishing the Dee. This family run and managed former Victorian hotel offers open fires, fine dining & wines and a great selection of Malt Whisky. Only 2 minutes from the river bank and ideally located for the Upper and Middle beats, especially Dinnet & Glen Tanar water. Everything for the angler is provided including rod storage and boot drying, and flexible meal times. Also packed lunches or riverside catering is possible. The hotel has 19 bedrooms which are being regularly upgraded to a high standard of decor and facilities including free WiFi throughout. Also on the grounds, self catering log cabins offer additional accommodation and ideal for weeklong or short stays. Whether travelling as an individual or a group, you will be guaranteed a warm welcome at the Loch Kinord Hotel. Please ask for our special 7 night fishing package as these rates are not promoted elsewhere!	01339 885229 Email us
Raemoir House Hotel near Banchory		Only 25 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from Aberdeen city centre this classic fisherman's hotel has catered for generations of anglers visiting Deeside and is ideally located for all the top beats. A change of ownership in September 2010 of this wonderfully secluded hotel saw an immediate start to a long overdue and sympathetic rekindling ensuring the Raemoir's old charm and warmth is retained. 20 individually decorated bedrooms, many offering outstanding views over Deeside, have all the home comforts including goose down duvets and Egyptian cotton sheets. There is plenty to do in and around Raemoir including peaceful countryside walks accessed directly from the hotel grounds (complimentary wellies and brollies are available should the weather be less than favourable!), acres of lawn well suited for casting practise, occasional helicopter landings from visitors dropping in to stay and Banchory less than 5 minutes away. One of Grampian's finest chefs and a Master Chef of Great Britain, David Littlewood, has been leading our sister restaurant, The Milton at Crathes, for the last 5 years but has now taken the helm at Raemoir which ensures the level of cuisine is as high as the standards of our welcome and service. David provides classic traditional Scottish fare to 3 dining rooms, all with their own log fires, creating a real 'foodie' paradise combined with an excellent wine list. Private and riverbank dining facilities can be arranged on request as can picnic hampers. The 'Big Fish' bar with its log fire offers an extensive range drinks and fine malt whiskies creating the perfect setting for telling the tale of the one that got away!	01330 824884 Email us
Victoria Restaurant Dinnet		The first restaurant in the Highlands, set in the heart of Royal Deeside and in the Cairngorm National Park. Warm and very friendly, offering an excellent menu and delicious home cooked food. Open for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and evening meals.	01339 885337 Email us

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