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Clachan Grill, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Clachan Grill

4.8 (965)
£26 to £40
Scottish
5 Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5QJ

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
As one of the CranberryCo clan, the Clachan Grill prides itself on serving only the finest locally and sustainably sourced produce.

With our scenic River Dee backdrop, we're ideally located for locals and visitors alike. Cosy and welcoming, we promise to serve our delicious, Scottish fare with a side of Northern hospitality.

Head Chef Bartek Bukowski has carefully designed the Clachan Grill's menu to reflect the diverse ingredients Scotland has on offer, drawing inspiration from Scottish classics, while elevating them to the level of a modern Grill.

An ideal location for a lunch or dinner, pop in for a taste of the Cairngorms.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–19:30 Lunch Wed–Sat 13:00–16:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    01339 755999
  • Website
    http://www.clachangrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    5 Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5QJ
  • Area
    Ballater
  • Parking details
    Disabled parking space available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 965 people are saying

Clachan Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Overall

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Food

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Service

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Ambience

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Value

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for groups

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Lively

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clachan Grill in Ballater offers "superb food" with excellent local produce and "first class" service. Guests love the "beautiful, romantic" setting and the "outstanding" Scottish cuisine, including the "perfectly cooked" steaks and "exceptional" sticky toffee pudding. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making every visit memorable.
965 Reviews

  1. Phillip VIP

    South Carolina33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crispy haggis was fantastic and the filet was perfectly cooked and very tender and flavorful.

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  2. James VIP

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Clachan Grill was exactly what we had hoped for. Lovely food and atmosphere - a very enjoyable end to our afternoon visiting nearby Balmoral. Local produce beautifully cooked and well presented.

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  3. Stuart

    Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haggis bonbons were excellent and the sauce was great. The braised ox cheek was cooked to perfection and very rich. Superb food on a sunny day in Ballater. What's not to like!

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  4. Hazel

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is first class. Steaks cooked to perfection. Well worth a visit

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  5. Tonia VIP

    Indiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, romantic cottage restaurant. Excellent choices and top quality food. Staff was helpful and attentive. Reservation is the best guarantee of seating.

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  6. Jonathan and Julie

    Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time at this grill during our visit to Ballater. The salmon appetizer was delightful and the fillet and sirloins were perfect. We topped the meal off with Sticky Toffee Pudding. Thanks for the great meal

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  7. Pam

    Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue for supper . Good service food and ambience

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  8. Iain

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding, excellent service, the fillet steak was cooked to perfection, terrific wine to accompany the meal, can’t fault it ~ and it’s good every time we visit, and that sort of consistency is rare indeed.

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  9. John

    Virginia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Friendly staff. We felt very welcome as visitors from the states.

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  10. Lorna

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had fantastic meal with wonderful service. The menu is not vast but we had no problem making our choices. We'll be back!!

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Clachan Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 965 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
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5 Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5QJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Ballater
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–19:30 Lunch Wed–Sat 13:00–16:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Disabled parking space available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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