Moonfish Cafe
4.7Modern Scottish small plates in the city centre.
9 Correction Wynd££
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Aberdeen weekend · Where to eat
Aberdeen Restaurants
No Scotland, no party.
North Sea seafood, Aberdeen Angus beef and a modern Scottish food scene.
Aberdeen's restaurant scene is built on two world-class larders: the North Sea on the doorstep and Aberdeenshire's beef and game an hour inland. From harbour-front seafood at The Silver Darling to inventive small plates at Moonfish Cafe, expect serious flavour without London prices.
Best restaurants in Aberdeen
Moonfish Cafe, IX at The Chester, The Silver Darling and Café 52 form the heart of Aberdeen's modern dining scene. For traditional Scottish dining try The Marcliffe; for casual brilliance head to The Foundry or Krakatoa on the harbour front.
Aberdeen Angus and Scottish seafood
You're at the source: Aberdeen Angus beef from the surrounding shire, langoustines and scallops landed at Aberdeen harbour, and Cullen skink along the Moray coast. Almost every kitchen lists local provenance proudly.
Family-friendly and casual dining
Aberdeen has a strong run of family-friendly restaurants from Inchgarth Road in Cults to The Adelphi Kitchen on Union Street. Sunday roasts at country pubs like The Marine in Stonehaven are an Aberdeenshire institution.
Our pick
Recommended aberdeen restaurants
The Silver Darling
4.6Iconic harbour-front seafood restaurant.
Pocra Quay, North Pier£££
Visit website →Café 52
4.6Charming bistro on The Green.
52 The Green££
Common questions
FAQs about aberdeen restaurants
What food is Aberdeen known for?+
Aberdeen is famous for Aberdeen Angus beef, North Sea seafood (especially haddock and langoustine), butteries (a local pastry) and Cullen skink.
Do Aberdeen restaurants need booking?+
Top restaurants like Moonfish Cafe, IX and The Silver Darling fill weeks ahead for Friday and Saturday nights. Book before you travel.
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