Ballater, Fish & Seafood Restaurant Guide

“A little gem” (“in an area where food is often mediocre”) – this “small but trendy restaurant with great seafood and great decorations, and a separate fish shop attached”, is a “really special place to visit”. Chef Marcus Sherry, who runs it with his wife Jasmine, places “emphasis on freshness and availability”, sourcing most of his supplies from small fishing ports on Scotland’s northeast coast. Part of ArtFarm, the international group that also owns the Fife Arms in Braemar, it lives up to the hype surrounding its April 2023 launch, which included a visit from the King and Queen. Top Menu Tips – “there’s a brilliant set-price lunch menu”, and “the partan bree (crab soup) is not to be missed”.