I go every year to Scotland and make this one of my stops to visit and eat. I love these people…read moreand the food along with the groceries are fresh! The farm is self sustaining and clean.

**WARNING** This is a lengthy review and you WILL be hungry after reading!…read more Just outside Perth and a short detour from the A9 lies Tibbermore (I know, cute right!), a typical 'blink and you'll miss it' kinda place, but really, just don't blink cos this place is awesome! It really does have it all - fresh fruit and vegetables all leafy and colourful, a gin lovers corner, wonderful cheese and meats deli, health foods section including a variety a GF flours, breads and oatcakes (try their own oatcakes, completely different from the brand that sounds like Talkers but sooo much tastier!), tray upon tray of freshly laid eggs...I could go on but you get the idea! And that's just the food section! They also have a glorious gift section where I could've easily spent a small fortune. Everything from kitchen gadgets to picnic baskets, kiddie gifts to Emma Bridgewater pottery and everything in between. I spotted a few local producers too which I loved as I always like to see locals businesses supporting each other. Then there's the café/restaurant which has a few outdoor tables but plenty inside if they're taken; the day I visited it was glorious but somehow we got lucky and got a table outside (my shoulders can prove that #scottishtan!...). The menu has lots of tasty options incorporating as much of their own produce as possible - I opted for the Homemade Chicken Liver pate while my parents both had the Smoked Ayrshire Ham & Gloagburn Curried Banana Chutney sandwich (Dad went hunting for the ham to buy later he was that impressed!). Once decided, we had to go inside and order at the counter; I'm not sure if this was due to us sitting outside or standard practise as when we asked for a second round of coffees (and some more oatcakes for me as I'd ran out!), a waitress came over with one of those electronic hand-held thingys to take that order so I wondered why she couldn't have done that initially, anyway, not really a star-affecting issue. Pricewise, we were just shy of £10/head for a sandwich and coffee (exc our 2nd coffee round), a tad steep but it's all fresh and local produce so I don't mind paying that when you know you're getting good quality (and it really was!). Given it's out-the-way location it's a busy wee place but worth the trip as you could easily spend a couple of hours here eating and browsing. There's plenty parking available and even a small play area for kids. Farm Shops like this don't come around too often, which is a shame as they really are wee gems of places!

Just an awesome, rockin' final meal in Edinburgh - fantastic food, good service and energized local…read morevibe! Absolute must to get reservations! We tried on our first week in Edinburgh and failed, but were able to make reservations 3 weeks out for our last night in Scotland, and we are glad we did. Pork cracklins were a bit hard and crunchy, but everything else was perfect. We had fresh bread and langostinis for starters, along with a smokey whiskey cocktail, the Smoked Indiscretion! For mains we enjoyed the poached Cod, and the Pork with Barley. Service was very good, and wine selection was extensive. Atmosphere was loud with music and locals' chatter in the bar below, but dark tables and heavy wood panels made it a perfect place for a couple celebrating 3 weeks of travel. Highly recommend a visit to the Devil's Advocate, if you can book a table in advance.

The Devil's Advocate is undoubtedly a treasure to find in Old Town Edinburgh, especially if you…read moreaccidentally take the News Steps to get there, only to realize you should have simply taken the steps up Advocate's Close from Cockburn Street. But they call these lessons, "character building," apparently. No matter, the Devil's Advocate is worth the search. Located in an old Victorian pump house halfway up (or down) Advocate's Close, the Devil's Advocate is known for a killer whisky shelf of more than 300 different bottles from various distilleries across the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbelltown, the Islands, and Islay. I finally sipped on a 15-year Tamdu that has convinced me to keep a bottle at home. Then there's the Clydeside 2024 Limited Edition Cask Strength that was wicked impressive. The bartenders are class at making and serving seasonal and regular cocktails that have their spin and character. My wife enjoyed gin-based cocktails such as the Clean Slate (with St-Germain, citrus, and sugar), Rose Garden (with Yellow Chartreuse, Cocchi Rosa, apple, lemon, and mint), and Bee's Knees (honey and lemon). I went full speed ahead with the scotch cocktails, which are essentially classics with a scotch-substituted twist. The Double Shot is an Espresso Martini with Dalmore 12 in addition to Kahlua, espresso, and demerara -- quite smooth without being too sweet. The Scotzia is a Negroni with Fettercairn 12, while the Boxcar is a Sidecar only with Aberfeldy 12. We enjoyed the bar for a few hours, watching the bartenders make magic while sipping on cocktails, while listening to 80s pop tunes. A great evening indeed.

Had a fabulous lunch. I hear dinner is great here too. Seafood chowder was amazing!! Had small…read moreportion but it was large enough and filling. The club sandwich came with fresh perfectly baked bread, crusty outside soft inside. The meats and cheese selection was lovely too! Very friendly staff. Our waitress Deborah was very kind and cheerful.

Found this place almost by accident. I am so happy we did. Stopped for a light lunch and had…read morethe most wonderful mushroom soup with fantastic fresh bread accompaniments. I would love to come back and try their dinner menu. Very small and quaint with very friendly staff and near several distillaries.

Really enjoyed our visit to the spiritualist today. Interesting cocktail menu, good old classics…read moreand some new inspirations. The menu for the food is cool, some really nice sharing food available. We particularly enjoyed the halloumi and piri piri chic skewer with sweet potato fries. The four cheese macaroni was delicious. Excellent professional and friendly service with a smile. Atmosphere is very relaxed and cool. No rushing you to finish and move out. Good choice for lunch with cocktails after a spot of shopping. Will definitely be back. Thanks

This place is a treasure! American travelers stopping by on a whim and they kicked it between the…read moreposts! Their gin cox are outstanding!

Such a friendly and beautifully set restaurant. The food is picturesque and top notch. Everything…read morewe had, from the large portions of bread paired with roasted red pepper humus to the flaky and flavorful cod, was exceptional. The wait staff is helpful as well as friendly. They prepared a table for us even amidst a packed house. Know that this is not just a restaurant, it's a date night restaurant. We brought the kids, which was perfectly okay, but the setting and price is more date night worthy. This place is terrific! Enjoy!

Good haggis, but overall underseasoned and underwhelming…read more My fiancé and I visited Howie's and had a mixed experience. We started with the haggis appetizer, which was genuinely delicious hearty, comforting, and reminded me of a Salisbury steak with gravy and potatoes. If you're going, I'd absolutely recommend starting there. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal didn't live up to that strong start. My fiancé ordered the ribeye with fries, and once again I have to say: Edinburgh really struggles with fries. These were bland, oily, and needed a serious dose of salt. The ribeye itself had no seasoning, which was disappointing. While the peppercorn sauce was good, a quality ribeye should be flavorful on its own without having to rely on sauce. I ordered the salmon with beets and potatoes. It was decent, but, like much of the food we've had in Edinburgh so far, it could have used more seasoning. The ingredients seem fresh, but the flavors just don't sing. For dessert, we shared the banoffee pie. It was light and not overly sweet which I appreciated but it was just okay. Not memorable. Service was another weak point. Our server wasn't rude, but we were largely forgotten because there was a large party seated behind us. At this price point, you expect attentive service. I understand Scotland doesn't operate on a tipping culture, but when restaurants are charging higher prices (and often more than comparable U.S. restaurants once converted from GBP), the quality and attentiveness should match. Overall, Howie's wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great. Amazing haggis, decent dishes, mediocre seasoning, and slow service. For locals who prefer milder flavors, this might be a solid choice but for visitors used to more robust seasoning and higher service standards, it may fall short.

It's such a nice cosy place where you can go either on the date or with family and friends…read more Restaurant/pub food how you choose, but definitely worth to visit when around Aberdeen! They are good with kids, however due to the fireplace in the middle you have to to watch them when it's on. FOOD - pub/restaurant, very tasty and fresh, have to try their (I suppose it might be even signature dishes) gambas and lasagne! SERVICE - very friendly and pleasant TIMING - very good, even if it wouldn't you would enjoy the place or another beer ATMOSPHERE - it takes time to find it for those who are not local or know about the place, but inside it's just so cosy and chilling. All friends I know love it there and so does my mum VALUE - V for money, I've been few times and never regretted or had bad experience (around £30 pp but can be less) Go and get a table close to fireplace

Sadly permanently closed, very many happy visits over the past 35+ years. AWPR and Covid likely…read morefinal insults. Was a lovely place for well cooked locally sourced produce

The menu has enough choice to give even the pickiest of eaters something to love, however it is…read morelimited enough to prevent the indecisive from spending time unable to choose a dish. We had such a fab time here, and the entire table loved their meal - the beef was our favourite dish. The only thing to be wary of is to make sure you request a table on the ground floor and not up the staircase, if you have mobility issues.

Forage and Chatter was my last meal in Edinburgh, and I'm glad that I could end my visit here on…read moresuch a high note. I made reservations for one. And was seated in their outdoors (-ish) area. It's almost like an outdoor alley but still has a roof. I agree with the previous Yelper comparing it to a farmhouse/garden. The service was impeccable. Each team member that helped take care of me was very attentive, polite, and knowledgeable. I ordered the cured salmon appetizer, lamb neck filet entree, and a few whiskys. Both dishes were cooked perfectly, with a nice combination of flavors and textures. Forage and Chatter was one of my favorite meals in Edinburgh and I would most certainly make reservations here if I ever came back.

With so may average pubs in Edinburgh, this one really stood out. Best off so far. I had the…read moreShepards pie which was fantastic and mostly meat. Veggies were perfectly cooked and seasoned. My daughter had the duck, and it was the best meal on our trip for her. Generous portion perfectly cooked and seasoned. Very impressed and I would come back in a heart beat. Very few pubs were as good as this one.

Well, we had dinner on one of our last nights in Edinburgh, and it did not disappoint! Get your…read morereservations! The upstairs dining room (bar side) is absolutely charming and welcoming, and the staff could not have been better, or friendlier. The food? Come ON! Really grand! We started with the chips and dip (fries with Sriracha Mayo) - they were crisp and the mayo was just spicy enough. My husband had a sizeable portion of fish and chips, which was perfectly cooked, and had a light batter. I had the most delicious burger, with bacon and cheddar; mash on the side. All the food was hot; well seasoned; and quickly served. The Doric has their own GF beer on draft, which is quite good, and a selection of regular beer for those of you who don't need GF. Great selection of scotch, as well. Make your reservation ahead of time, and don't miss the oldest pub in Edinburgh!

A lovely space with both indoor and outdoor seating. The service here was very kind and they don't…read moremind at all if you spend a few hours working on your laptop there. The food is a bit pricey, but I loved the charcuterie platter that came with multiple dipping oils. The vegetarian platter was also really nice (I would've liked to combine the two!) and the full Scottish breakfast was tasty and very filling! The pancakes, though, were lackluster (but this is coming from an American point of view), not very fluffy or well browned but they did give a heaping amount of bacon. I'd recommend it for a solid, picturesque spot if you're in the area but not necessarily somewhere to go out of your way for.

I was here last night and every dish I wanted more!…read more I had orkney scallops for starters - top nosh! For mains i had Venison two ways - oh my, Utter heaven! And dessert was lovely as it was a apple and blackberry trifile - DELISH! For cocktails - I'd recommend "bramble" and the "Daquiri" It's just situated on the river bank and has an outdoor patio which is perfect for the summer evenings. Heading out there? Catch a No. 31 bus and get off at the Laird and dog - 2-3 mins walk max! This is a favourite local eaterie for me and my friends - very stylish too!

Perfect seafood restaurant in Auchmithie. We stopped in early evening in January. They fireplace…read morekept it toasty and the ambiance was amazing. It's full of nautical themed artwork by local artists. The hostess was attentive and very helpful. The portions were huge! Everything was cooked well and amazingly fresh. We took dessert back to our nearby Airbnb. It's a must stop if you are staying nearby.

If you are in the area, you should definitely go to this restaurant! A large group of us wondered…read moreto it for lunch one afternoon and couldn't have been more pleased. It has a quaint atmosphere, with a fire in the fireplace on one side and the nicest people working. They instantly made us feel at home. Most of the dishes we ordered consisted of the local specialty, smokies. Every one of us enjoyed the food. Also, the food was served with large dishes of various veggies. We were all more than filled when we left.