The food here is spectacular and adventurous. Predominantly seafood with one beef and one vegan option as well as dinner specials, the menu is limited but, in my opinion, with good reason. Each meal is prepared with great care and attention to every detail so that all foods compliment and complete each other. An excellent combination of flavors that your taste buds will happily dance in! I tried things I never expected to and liked them! Another surprise! I will definitely be going again!

Stopped over last minute for lunch with some friends, food was delicious and the oysters were fantastic! Service was lovely and professional. Will definitely be back

Given that I'd heard and read that this place was "the place to eat", I thought we'd give it a go. The food was well prepared and presented, but nothing outstanding. The atmosphere was ok (bearing in mind this was mid-pandemic that's an achievement) and the staff were friendly enough. I wouldn't say my experience here was a 'wow', but it's certainly a place to try.

We went for my husbands Birthday on 22nd June 2023 and had such a lovely meal. We live locally and feel very lucky to have such a good seafood restaurant on our doorstep. The menu isn’t huge but it is quality. Lovely choice of wines and the service and the staff were spot on. Unlike the service we had in another (and rated locally) sea food restaurant a few miles down the coast last year. It was much appreciated to be back in a restaurant that got it right. Neither are inexpensive restaurants but the Tolbooth gives you a whole experience not just nice food for your money, and that’s what we are looking for. Not stuffy but class. The interior and the ambience are warm and welcoming. We will definitely be back. Thank you to the owners and everyone who was working that night. You topped off the lovely day we had for my husbands birthday. Sitting at the beautiful harbour for an hour before we came up into the restaurant made us appreciate how lucky we are to have moved to this beautiful town x

Went on an itison voucher. Pretty place and great location by the harbour. I enjoyed the meal and would go again. All of the food was tasty but felt there could been a couple of tweaks to a couple of courses to push up to 5 stars. The fish dish was delicious but very much tasted of the risotto, I couldn't work out what the hard vegetable at side of plate added. The main was lovely, could been a little hotter, and dessert was star of show. The wine we had was excellent. We had the 500ml red and white. The white was a great discovery. For tasting menu I am used to having dishes explained, that didn't happen at all, though the wine server and guy at bar were very friendly and knowledgeable and even gave us a tasting of a liquor because i asked what it was. Would go again.

Great food, relatively good service however the prices are quite something for the size of food you get. We are not big people and after a 2 course meal and a pudding, we've left the place feeling still quite hungry Fine dining I agree but you have to also be realistic that you need to leave feeling full after spending that amount of money on food Would think twice to revisit

Very surprising! Great food and good service, very light. Breath of fresh air from all the fried pub food in the area :) and good vegan options too!

The building itself is historic, and the museum is really the only reason you should step foot inside. The restaurant itself - food was good, albeit smaller portions, so not a place to go if you’re really hungry. The server was awful, which is why the 1 star rating. When you enter, the chef calls out a quick hello as you walk past the kitchen service window, a lovely welcome. However, our server was Gus, and he was one of the rudest servers I’ve ever encountered. We weren’t expecting red carpet treatment, but being kind to your guests shouldn’t be the exception. Both my husband and I worked in the service industry for years. We know good service, and this was not it. Gus began our dining experience by belittling us when we asked for a jug of tap water for the table, bringing us a bottle of flat water instead and “correcting” us for not being clear about what we ordered. How does one misunderstand a table asking for a jug of tap water? He then proceeded to take our drinks menu away before we’d had a chance to consider what we were eating before ordering a beverage. When we’d entered the restaurant a customer coming out told us they had enjoyed the sea bass on special. When my husband inquired, Gus told him “I would have told you if we had any”. How about just saying there was none left and leaving it at that? The meal was full of insulting remarks, but the final insult came when Gus came to collect our dishes after the meal and commented that he’d never seen people clean their plates as well as we had, to which my parents responded that they hadn’t licked the plates. My husband then shot back “I guess most people don’t finish their food here”. There was no way in hell we were staying for dessert. I’d rather have a past-due Kit Kat from the petrol station that’s been sat on for 8 hours in the car than suffer through dessert at this place. The food was good, but not nearly good enough to make up for the deplorable way we were treated by this server. I can’t tell you when I’ve felt so unwelcome or belittled in a restaurant. Perhaps because we were dressed comfortably for a long drive and arrived slightly rumpled that we were treated with such disdain. If you enjoy a heaping pile of snobbery with your meal, go. If you prefer to feel welcome, and that your custom is valued, go somewhere else. Like, ANYWHERE else in the bay would have been better than this place.

Exceptional seafood dining. Beautiful food perfectly presented, absolutely top quality service, wonderful atmosphere. Cannot recommend highly enough for a special occasion.

Food was amazing, only wee niggle was not enough sauce with the main course but it was delicious. Service was very attentive but would say we felt a little bit rushed but again, probably because the the great service shown. Still a little strange that they said pay by card only but didn’t have any opportunity to leave a service tip!

We had a really nice night, service was excellent and the drinks delicious. We were there on a cold Wednesday night so it was very quiet. We all enjoyed our food but I found mine a little bit bland, it may have been what I ordered.

We visited at Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant at the end of a lovely trip around Scotland and it was the perfect way to end the visit. The restaurant is beautifully set out, with a clean, inviting atmosphere that is made even better by the welcoming and friendly staff. All of the staff we encountered were lovely and managed to stay attentive and helpful without being overbearing. For my starter I had the mussels which were nothing short of delicious. The mussels themselves were perfectly cooked and presented and the sauce was absolutely amazing! I would recommend this starter to a seafood lover. For my main I chose the lemon sole which comes with crayfish, capers, broccoli and potatoes. It was gorgeous and extremely tasty. We were thrilled with our meal and we hope to visit Tolbooth again very soon. Thankyou!

The fabulous fish restaurant with its delectable seafood offerings was fabulous. The flavors were exquisite, and the presentation was artful. The attentive staff and inviting atmosphere elevated the lunch experience, making it a standout choice for those craving a top-notch seafood meal.

Went here for lunch on a cold wet May day (will it ever get nice), and glad we did. I had the smoked haddock chowder which was lovely and thick and very fishy. Partner had the Coronation Scallops which I tried and we both agreed were delicous. Partner then had the sea bass which again was well cooked and presented. I had the halibut, which to be honest was very nice, but needed something to lift it, just felt a little bland, although again it was well cooked and presented. I finnished off with the rhubarb and custard crumble. Not quite what you expect as the custard was set with the rhubarb placed on it with the crumble sprinkled on top. Now this is not the traditional way of doing it but it was absolutely gorgeuos. The rhubarb especialy was not cooked to a mush, but remained as cut whilst still being soft meaning it retained all its flavour. Soooooo good. We found the staff very friendly, especialy the young lad who chatted away quite happily, especialy about the cider I had which was one I had never heard off but I think I'm addicted to. Would deffinately go back.

Worth doing the tour. Our guide was interesting and funny. Make sure you check when the distillery is producing as it is much more interesting to see the production process as it happens. Be prepared for a strong smell!

Splendid wee distillery with welcoming staff and a lovely visitor centre. Nice little tours available with tastings to finish. Drivers get to take theirs home with them.

Love this tiny but exquisite place! The tour was fantastic as well as the whisky. You can either take the train to Inverurie and then take a bus there or just take a bus from Aberdeen directly.

Simply brilliant! Wonderful tour of the Glen Garioch distillery followed by a tasting (A Rare Pair with cheese) and the Bottle your own Experience. We felt so comfortable and welcome. Thank you so much! A really great team!

Wonderful tour especially when combined with the chance to "bottle" and label your own bottle of malt. Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff.

Fantastic tour. Cat was wonderful. I had met her the evening before at the local whisky shop, and she recommended the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed all of it, as she included humor with a highly informative explanation of how all the processes worked. Our favorite is the 12-year-old, and we have already encouraged our local retailer to bring it in!

Perfect place for a tour! The distillery is small but there’s enough information to keep you interested, and the whisky tasting at the end is delicious. I loved the little bottles for the driver to take home.

First of all- book in advance in Summer season as it can be very busy, 2nd - tours are for adults only. Visitors center is really nice with well informed and helpful staff always happy to share info and experience. We got few bottles of they Renaissance Whisky ( after tasting it first) and it seems to be well spent £££.

I wanted to share with you the wonderful experience my family and I had during our recent tour of Glen Garioch Distillery last weekend. Our tour guide, Cat, was not only highly knowledgeable about the whisky-making process but also shared fascinating insights into the local area. Whether you live nearby or are from farther afield, I highly recommend this tour to everyone. The whisky tasting at the end was a delightful way to cap off the experience. Glen Garioch Distillery truly is a superb gem right on our doorstep. If you have the opportunity, I encourage you to explore it for yourself.

Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, loved the little gift shop as well! Make sure you make a booking for the distillery tour.

To Iona, Jill and all the Glen Garioch team a heart felt thank you for hosting us this afternoon. A wonderfully warm, personal & insightful tour, the best I’ve ever been on.

Amazing experience, Iona was fantastic in a guiding us thru the facility, nice history and recommend place, very good, Whisky was good.

My favourite place in Aberdeen. Lovely cafe, fabulous food, friendly staff and great for dogs. The garden is a wee paradise of tranquility in the city centre.

This food is so so so delicious and honestly so pretty. A lot of the seating is outside but there are heat lamps and somehow it smells really good out there too. There is a resident cat who is phenomenal. The waitstaff is truly wonderful. You pay at the table right when you order and all of the food is so good. Even if you aren't vegan this is just top tier food period.

After a wild and wet dog walk, I ended up in Bonobo Café. Well….isn’t this a lovely place. Great food, great coffee, great staff and a great vibe! I’ll definitely be back.

A very good cafe that serves vegan food and desserts. Throughout the years, I’ve tried a lot of items on their menu and none has ever disappointed me. I really like that they have different drinks of the day and it’s nice that the outside seating area is so comfy. You’ll even get to see Mickey the cat!

The interiors are stunning. Feels refreshing. The little cat that they have is really adorable. They have good food, all vegan, however, the options are quite limited. I understand that happens when you visit a vegan place, but perhaps having options for Beyond Meat, No Chicken burgers etc. would really add more to the menu. The staff are lovely, but on one of my visits I had to wait for 10-15 minutes just to be waited on. Could have been a one time thing. But this is definitely a lovely cafe to go for brunch. Do visit if you're looking for a Gram-worthy cafe in Aberdeen.

Great cozy place. Loved the garden upstairs that comes with a friendly cat. There is lots of green and flowers outside which is great for a sunny and not so sunny day. Prices are reasonably priced, food servings were good and very friendly staff. Definitely coming back soon.

Food was tasty and filling. Service was prompt and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxing with some great music being played. I like the decor... lots of plants... brightly painted chairs.

It's a nice cafe which is completely vegan. There's an upstairs seating area as well as an outdoor seating area which is nice on sunny days. However there's not a lot seats so can sometimes struggle for a table, but you can take away so there's that option too. Food is good and reasonably priced. I'd suggest going early in the day as they can sell out of options quite quickly, so might not get what you want.

We started off our visit in Aberdeen by going here - we were very warmly welcomed, all hummus questions promptly answered by Debbie (who we later saw saving a snail by placing it delicately on a leaf), and the food was delicious! The roof garden was also so so so beautiful - such a nice place to sit we didn't want to leave! It was so good that we came back later in the day for a takeaway cake and coffee - again, excellent. Next time we're in Aberdeen we'll come here for sure! x

Classic top-notch restaurant. The views are great, saw dolphins swimming into the harbour during the meal. Atmosphere is relaxed. Seating, dinnerware, and interior all very well considered. The food was delicious. Had scallops with edamame and pork belly, it had just the right amount of everything. Same goes for the main of halibut with crab crust. The celeriac, crab emulsion, and halibut compliment one another and the crispy kale was the cherry on top that tied the whole dish together. Never thought I'd say that about kale! Soft drink, starter, and main for £50. Bargain for the quality of the experience.

Absolutely fantastic. We arrived an hour early to our reservation as we had finished in town. I had tried to phone but it was engaged so we chanced it being OK. It was absolutely no bother and we were seated straight away. The food was devine. Such a lovely environment and the staff were excellent. Such knowledgeable staff that were just the right amount of attentive. Great experience and CAN. NOT. WAIT. to go back and have that linguine again. Would recommend to everyone!

Fantastic menu and delicious food. Great views from the dining room and cool to watch the ships sailing past. The crab straw fries are superb - star of the show!

Lovely dinner with my daughter & granddaughter after vegas circus. Will be back some night I’m not driving & have lobster with wine. We opted for haddock and scampi for quickness. Kids fish goujons & white choc ice cream went down very well for my 22 month old granddaughter.

The place where the restaurant is located is beautiful. The view of the passing ships is great. The most beautiful views begin when the dolphins start swimming in pairs. Very tasty food and nice service. I recommend this place .

Been here during my holidays in Aberdeen for a family lunch. We has scallops and fish soup as starter and 2 whole seabass as main while my little one had a margherita with chips. I eat excellent quality of fish prepared and presented very well. My only thumb down was for the margherita as it looks more like a quiche and my doughter had only a bite,but I don t want to judge this as we are italian and pizza for us is something else. A part this I can say that in 10years in UK this is the first time I ve had a fish so delicious. The restaurant is well presented and the location In the harbour is amazing! That s I big plus to me ➕️ I will defitenely come back in case I ll be around!

The highlights are the silver darling platter as appetizer and the lamb! Declines and very fresh. For two ppl we got 3 main courses and desserts as well for 130 pounds

Overpriced and disappointing, popular restaurant resting on their laurels. I've been there three times. This time we ordered a starter and the full house platter for 75£ and it was simply disappointing, looks abundant by description on the menu but turns out half of the platter is shell, ice, and sauces we didnt use. The icy water was getting into our salmon. The starter was tiny, cold, and the "gazpacho" it was supposed to have was finely diced raw veg - like one tablespoon of it. Not what you expect. You do end up asking what you're paying for. The worst thing is that the waitress said she "can do nothing about the food"? She took our wine off the bill but could do nothing about the food? Does it mean you can't get a refund if there is a problem with the food? If so, this is very wrong and the owner needs to take responsibility. It's the worst when restaurants like this get used to being fully booked and lose focus on their service. I won't be back.

Heading through the dock area it's a real treat to head to The Silver Darling. With views out over the water it's a tranquil venue. On a bit of a blustery day a haven to enjoy the excellent seafood (and likely excellent non seafood options). Tended to by friendly staff who don't make your experience feel rushed it's a relaxed experience. Be sure to book at peak times. Worth a visit if you like your seafood!

Food was decent, but far from exceptional, service relatively quick, but waitress couldn't care less, this appeared to contrast some other servers taking good care of other customers; it's going to be a while before we're back.

Nice place to go for lunch or dinner. It's near to the coast so outside sceneries is awesome. Food options are mostly fish which you must try along with some other options for meat. Very less options for veg. Service is good.

Great seafood restaurant in Fittie with fab views from the upstairs restaurant over the river entrance to watch all the ships. Starters and mains were superb, especially the scallops and sea trout. Desserts looked good but tasted just ok - chocolate tart felt like it had spent too long in the fridge. Staff were friendly and wine choices were good.

This is such a lovely place to try local produce. Cooked to perfection with a lovely view. We attended on a day where there was dolphins and seals in the harbour so our dining experience was extra special! Really would recommend for a special treat!

Awful weather outside but it was great in here. There was good service from excellent staff. It was fun to have the ships coming past, even at lowish tide. The food, wine and whisky was all good. Children well catered for. Top spot.

Great place, great views and amazing food. Disappointed that we were not told what the catch of the day was and when we asked the server had to go and get a pad. Some of the paper menus were very dirty with coffee stains. Quite simple to sort out.

I would give them 7 stars if I could. Exceptional service, quality and flavour. Price point for poor Aussies battling an inflated pound and deflated Aussie dollar was good. Sensational local seafood meal.

Such a friendly welcome and despite having no reservation and it was clearly very busy, they managed to squeeze us in for the hour we needed to enjoy what I have to say was one of the nicest plates of food. I had the hake. Every mouthful was delicious. My friend had the halibut which she also really enjoyed. She ordered a dessert which she loved as much as the excellent first course. The service was superb and the decor and ambience here was very good. We'd been recommended to come here by an extremely informative lady working at the maritime museum, who clearly knew what she was talking about!

We went in for the 4 course taster menu through itison. £75 well spent. The food was fantastic, each course was superb, the paired cocktail was nice too. The staff were lovely, very friendly and attentive but no over bearing. The only down side was it could have been warmer in the restaurant.... that said it was probably about 0°C outside so its understandable

Reasonable for a fine dining experience. All 3 course were absolutely delicious. This is the kind of place that it doesn't really matter what you order you're probably going to love it. Best meal I've ever had.

I’ve been looking forward to returning to Aberdeen just to eat at Moonfish having read Jay Rayner’s review in the Observer. Great service in a characterful dining room complemented the excellent food and wine. I will definitely be back next time I am in town.

Lovely meal mussels are fantastic , tasty chicken and the grilled hake with lobster bisque, is amazing Great service and highly recommend

Magnificent. One of my favourite restaurants in Aberdeen. I had preconceptions before going that the food would be tiny portions and I hoped it wouldn't be overrated. The menu was well thought out, fresh and cooked impeccably. I believe the owner was a finalist on MasterChef and the quality of cooking shows. I'm already looking forward to the next time I come here!

My absolute favourite around here ! Place is lovely, service is perfect, warm, efficient without being pushy. Plates look amazing and this is nothing compared to what’s on them : food is fresh, perfectly prepared (fish among all), very nicely seasoned with a twist and adventurous touch. If I lived in Aberdeen, this would be my number one choice ❤️

Hidden gem off the beaten track which we knew about but never got around to going. We made a reservation mid week (Wed) for lunch, which wasn't a busy time when we arrived. Simple and very nice decor with tables set out for around 34 people. We opted to share the small plate of Grilled Flatbread Mussels , Wild Garlic Butter and our large plates were Hake Motoyaki, Aubergine, Miso Glaze, Coriander & Roasted Cod, Jersey Royals, Grilled Onions, Beurre Blanc with no dessert on this occasion. The food was delicious, perfectly cooked and presented beautifully. I highly recommend this wee gem and hopefully return to sample the food in a dinner setting on our next visit. Thank you!

Simply an amazing dining experience during our visit. Moonfish Cafe remains a top choice in the city.

Lovely little 12 table restaurant hidden in Aberdeen! A wonderful combination of classic French/British and other world flavours beautifully presented in a warm welcoming atmosphere! Would recommend for anything from a casual pretheatre to a special night with loved ones!

Had a really delicious evening meal here. Certainly stands out as the best restaurant in Aberdeen. Casual but stylish. Helpful friendly service and great selection of wines. Definitely be back here again soon.

Delightful lunch here at Moonfish. For many years this was a regular lunchtime spot when I worked in Aberdeen Town Centre and I missed it. The food is just as good, and the menu is as interesting as ever. The staff are great, easily and enthusiastically answer questions about the food and take an interest in what we think. This is a small busy place and making a reservation is recommended, the lunchtime helpings are just right for a midday meal. We enjoyed being here, but be aware it's a busy place which can be noisy. Also the booking site give very strict times for occupation of the table. I think we had 1 hour 45 minutes for a table of two - which is more than adequate. No idea if they allow longer in the evenings. Thanks to everyone at Moonfish, and a special thanks to the chef for creating such a great menu!

Deserves 6*. Superb! Stopped here at last minute on midweek before catching sleeper to London and couldn’t have been more pleased with choice. Really thoughtful menu, every course was superb. salmon rilletes, carpaccio beetroot, halibut, hake, pistachio tres leches, salty chocolate mouse. Great wine selection including some interesting desert wines. Excellent and very friendly service, lovely little place. Much better than many more expensive places.

I read about this place on a few travel blogs, so my husband and I made reservations. I can truly say I've never eaten anything quite like it in the best way possible. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, and we never felt like we were waiting for anything. Be sure to make a reservation, as it was full even in the off-season (early February). If you enjoy unique, flavorful dishes that are truly one of a kind, this is your restaurant.