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Clachan Grill, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Clachan Grill

4.7
4.7
897 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 13:00–16:00 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 897 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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

897 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very good Sunday lunch, the service and food were excellent, would highly recommend.

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  2. Gillian

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of the food is exceptional. Great value for money. Staff are friendly and courteous. Highly recommend.

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  3. John

    London

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The two courses we had were very good indeed and the lamb shank was the tender I've ever tasted. The staff were very efficient but one was a bit dour. Maybe he'd had a bad day, but don't let that put you off from coming as its one we'd happily come back to.

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  4. Mary Ellen

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with delicious food, great atmosphere and fabulous staff. Hannah was a dream to have looking after us. So friendly and offered us some local knowledge too. The lamb was the highlight for me - and almost cleaned my own plate after my sticky toffee pudding! If we ever pass through Ballater again, we will definitely be back. Thank you for a fab evening.

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  5. KenSF

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were wonderful on recommendations and making sure we were seated in a comfortable table. The soup and mains were done nicely and between the food, staff, and setting: truly deserving of a 5 star experience

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  6. Sarah

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate outside on one of only 6 days where the patio has been in use - it was a perfect setting. The burgers were fantastic, and our dogs were welcome to sit under the table. The waiter was very informative - it felt like he was the Maitre d' and he made us feel totally welcome.

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  7. John

    Liverpool

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good wholesome food in a nice ambience. Would go back again.

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  8. Mark

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very well run Ballater restaurant. We've eaten here a number of times over the years and always enjoyed it. The menu is not too large and the food is excellent. Staff are friendly and just the right level of attentive. Highly recommend. Make sure you book.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They have an excellent Sunday Roast - roast beef and chicken were available the day we were there.

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  10. Carole

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super location, offered seats outside in sunshine or indoors. Sunday lunch was delicious. Well worth a visit

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Clachan Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 897 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Clachan Grill

5 Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5QJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Ballater
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–19:30 Lunch Wed–Sat 13:00–16:00 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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