The Stack and Bar - Piatti

The Old Pier Coffee House

➤ Shorehead, Stonehaven, AB39 2, United Kingdom, AB39 2JY, Aberdeenshire

Piatti • Cafe • Soup • Cakes • Coffee

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"Just what you need to get you started when you arrive in Stonehaven. PS. When you don't sell ice coffee you could serve 60ml shot over a scoop of an ice cream. Parking: There's a public carpark nearby. Service: Take out Meal type: Other Price per person: £10–20 Recommended dishes: Pastry Parking options Free parking lot"

Tolbooth

➤ Old Pier, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom, AB39 2JU

Piatti • Soup • Cheese • Coffee • Seafood

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"We were pleased to get a last minute booking for lunch on a Saturday and on arrival were happy with their covid measures. A nice bright restuarant and we had a lovely view but that was luck as only 1 great window.Went for the lunch menu which is good value but noted for the a la carte still only 3 mains and a special which felt a little limiting perhaps just a consequence o the pandemic.Drinks arrived promptly with some bread which was a little dry.Staters we had a ham hock terrine (came with a pickled onion despite me saying did not want onions with main and not being listed) however it was pleasant and enjoyed the prune giving sweetness egg yolk dots did not offer much however. Hubby had gravalax with beetroot which was pleasant enough.For mains hubby had sea bass which was perfectly cooked but my rolled pork shoulder was a little disappointing (this time served with a charred spring onion despite the no onion request). It was a bit chewy and not enough of the fat either cooked off or removed. The polenta lacked the advertised parmesan flavour but was very crispy and the confit carrot tasty.Desserts we had the rice pudding which was yummy with cinnamon and apple but whilst the banana cake was tasty and moist it was fridge cold when warm would have been so much better. The chocolate sorbet served on the side was nice enough but not as expected as it was light suggesting perhaps a milk or drinking chocolate when I expected something darker anyway for those who remember tasted a bit like a mini milk lolly!Fudge with coffee seemed wrong in Scotalnd we prefer tablet but there you go. Last gripe was £4.20 for a double espresso seemed steep compared to other charges.Overall it was ok but little tweaks could make significant difference.Now one thing they can do nothing about but worth knowing and please take care is how uneven the steps were. We were lucky it was a dry day and I'm only 48 but they really felt worrying."

The Bay Fish Chips

➤ Beach Promenade, AB39 2RD, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Piatti • Kebab • Sushi • Seafood • Asiatic

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"I just want to start off by saying I really like what the place offers. From the locally sourced ingredients, eco friendly packaging, and the sleek and modern design. The staff were also friendly. Although neither of us require gluten free items. The menu was really accommodating and inclusion is important. However, our individual experience of the food was really disappointing. The chips are really thick cut and do not absorb the seasoning of salt and vinegar well. We have been trying hard to describe the flavour of the chips, and for us, it tasted like burnt oil and this matches the smell/aroma in the shop itself. I understand a high pricing structure for high quality and locally sourced ingredients and I support that however this was not value for the goods we received on the day. There was also a wee wait for the food which usually is fine as it is an indicator of being cooked to order but what we received doesn’t compensate for the wait time. Both my boyfriend and I left most of our chips. The sausages were ok. A little seedy but that’s not unusual for chip shop sausages. I’d be reluctant to come back in a hurry."

The Ship Inn

➤ Shorehead, Stonehaven, AB39 2, United Kingdom, AB39 2JY

Piatti • Sushi • Cafés • Pizza • Asiatic

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"After a visit to the wonderful Dunnotar castle, a classic between the castles and postcards of Scotland, with walk through the immediations of the same included, we went to the port of Stonehaven, where you can always eat quite well. Like so many other times we went to the Ship Inn and the truth is that the experience was amazing, once again: mussels with cream sauce, garlic and onion, fresh cod and cooked bine (fish and chips but well cooked) cullen skink (sopa parinera de potatoes y pescado ahumado) and above all and absolute novelty a smoked salmion paate that powerfully called our pink fry. But once we tasted it, it was amazing... texture, presentation and an intense flavor of top quality salmon. Everything more than good. The simple place."

Gino's

➤ 21a Ann Street, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Piatti • Wine • Pasta • Pizza • Italian

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"Last night, we decided to dine at Gino's, as we enjoy supporting local businesses. Overall, we had a cozy and comfortable experience and enjoyed the wide variety of options on the menu. The front of house staff were kind and efficient, though we were not asked about our food until we were leaving. Despite this, we had no complaints about the delicious and fresh food, which was also reasonably priced. We were disappointed that the chef did not greet our table, but we still recommend this restaurant for those looking for a local spot in Stonehaven. The vegetarian options are plentiful, there is on street parking available, and the atmosphere gives off an authentic Italian vibe. The price range is £10-20 per person for dinner."