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the restaurant - The Stack Restaurant and Bar, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

The Stack Restaurant and Bar

4.5
4.5
526 Reviews
£25 and under
Modern European
Current opening hours
can be viewed here -https://thestackrestaurant.com/
Restaurant closes at 1am,-when making a booking please allow yourself as much time as possible to relax and enjoy your visit.
Outside area-closed at 12am ,which we recommend booking in advance. 
Situated in the coastal village of Muchalls, just off the A90, and 10 minutes from Aberdeen and Stonehaven,The restaurant derives its name from the sea stacks located on the beautiful surrounding coastline.

It is brought to you and led by head chef and owner Andy Smart, who’s aim is to offer a flexible and relaxed environment where everybody is welcome.
Dogs are also welcomed too.(we have treats and water bowls for them!)
Dining in a relaxed environment , the food style is seasonal and inventive and draws inspiration from international flavours, whilst using local suppliers, with an emphasis on simplicity, and where the staff are both friendly and professional.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 4 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:15–15:00 Wed–Fri 17:00–00:00 Sat 12:15–01:00 Sun 12:15–19:30
  • Phone number
    01569 730393
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    With over 20 years experience in external catering, let us take care of the catering for any event that you have planned.
  • Private party facilities
    The entire restaurant can be hired out for exclusive use with bespoke menus and drinks taylored to the individual.
  • Area
    Aberdeen
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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 business meals

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for business meals

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for groups

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Healthy

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Most Booked

  • Aberdeenshire

    Most Booked

526 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service by the young man and food was as always, excellent

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  2. RodL

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a warm welcome and a great choice on the menu. As usual we were not disappointed - the food was cooked to perfection and so delicious.

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  3. AnneD

    Angus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    All six of us enjoyed the food very much. Unfortunately we were the only customers, which affected the ambiance, through no fault of the proprietors. Only criticism is that it was rather cold in the restaurant.

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  4. SheilaL

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food with excellent service from one young lad who was serving on his own very efficiently. Very enjoyable

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  5. AlasdairF

    Aberdeen

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, great choice on the menu and all plates were clean at the end. Very attentive service as well making it a very pleasurable dining experience.

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  6. Elaine

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had the Sunday roast with scallops as starter. The scallops were amazing! Roast beef dinner was very good and reasonably priced at £18.50.

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  7. NeilE

    Aberdeen

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From arrival to departure, this place never disappoints. Food choice excellent, food freshly cooked and served by friendly staff, we will be back

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  8. GillianK

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time visiting The Stack and couldn’t fault it! Great menu, service, value and food was delicious! Thank you!

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  9. IainM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant meal and very good price for the quantity of food Great device and very encouraging to return My favourite all was the rice pudding would be the best and tastiest I’ve ever tasted

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  10. IsobelB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good food and service. We enjoyed our meal there.

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  11. IreneB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Had to wait 20 minutes before order was taken then at least 40 minutes before food arrived

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  12. SandraH

    Aberdeen

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Ordered a fish enchilada, which was a fish wrap!! It was laden with sweet chilli sauce which was overpowering to everything else. Scraped it off as best I could, but waitress didn’t ask if anything was wrong with my meal. Chips were very good. Didn’t feel the waitress was interested in us at all. First and last time we will be there.

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  13. JimD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food. Service quick and efficient. Good value for money, especially considering quality of food and choice.

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  14. ScoobieDoo

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    You will be hard pressed to find better food anywhere in and around Aberdeen. Never been disappointed at The Stack. Uses local suppliers and quality of food is always excellent and great value for money. Staff are great. Efficient, always smiling and pleasant.

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  15. HeiSur

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Superb service from young team, steaks cooked to perfection and drinks always full!

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  16. Julesie

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely as always. What better way to spend a Thursday evening with friends. The food is out of this world. My favourite place to eat x

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  17. Rebekah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unreal food as always. Waitress was lovely and so helpful. Would love to see some Lobster soon though. :)

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  18. RyanE

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always our meal at the stack was awesome. Me and my wife always enjoy it there. The food was top notch and the service was of the highest quality. Cant wait till our next visit. 👍🏻

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  19. Missk

    Aberdeen

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always great, never any complaints, super place to eat, drink & catch up with friends

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  20. ArthurI

    Angus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food and good value , would recommend it for a meal out any time

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  21. CarolineS

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another lovely meal at The Stack. Young waiting staff that were all friendly and attentive. Great range of drinks behind the bar...

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  22. AliD

    Aberdeen

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Was here for the first time for lunch. Lovely food and helpful, friendly service. Good value for money. Will definitely be back.

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  23. RuGo

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Exquisite food in a lovely setting. No matter what we have chosen to eat here it has always been amazing.

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  24. Peekay

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The Stack was recommended to me and did not disappoint. The Stack burger on the pretzel bun was the best I've eaten in a LONG time. We will definitely be back. Wish we lived closer to be able to go to Tapas night as the menu looks amazing.

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  25. CJMC

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was superb, the Cullen Skink to the Monkfish all full of flavour. Only downside for me, is that despite very good GF choices for myself, the bar doesn’t stock any GF beer.

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  26. EMToby

    Aberdeen

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    As always food wonderful. I wish something would be done with the lighting to improve the ambiance

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  27. SusanH

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First class food and service. Always a go to on our dining out list.

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  28. DonDoll

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Stack restaurant is a delightful place to eat and relax in its cosy ambiance, with a wonderful selection of wines and gins.

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  29. Michelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience3
    Best roast I’ve had in a long time. Service a little slow. But would definitely return

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  30. Mickey

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    On the booking it asked if any special occasion, it was our anniversary which I entered on booking. Not that we expected anything but no mention was made so why ask? We were seated and given menus but then waited 20mins before drinks were offered. Another 10 before our order taken. When drinks were brought to the table the server held them from above therefore holding the top where we drinking from. Not very hygienic. Our main course was delivered but no offer of more drinks. Desert of Sticky toffee pudding was NOT good. I couldn’t eat it and server said “oh yeah I don’t like it either” When we asked for the bill it never appeared so had to go to the bar to pay. Young inexperienced staff, very disappointing.

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  31. SandraT

    Aberdeen

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went here with family on Saturday and had a great time. Wonderful choice as always and food was good.

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  32. JeffR

    Aberdeen

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I've been a few times to the Stack and have really enjoyed it but this time it wasn't a great experience (with two guests who hadn't been before). We were early but got seated right away and eventually got the right drinks order to our table. It seems to be run by youngsters who don't have much experience and it shows in their attentiveness and this was much more evident on Friday night that previously. I don't like venues being dog friendly at night but I understand small businesses need to survive - however the dogs that were there on Friday were loud and agressive and we were close to walking out at one point (they were through in the restaurant while we were in the bar). We were keen to hit the amazing Tapas menu but were told that it is only available on a Wed/Thursday - but there is no mention of this anywhere on the website. I settled for Wings to start with which were average at best with virtually no sauce / dip, and a burger whch was dry and pretty tasteless. On the positive side my guests all enjoyed their meals so I was the unlucky one and the desserts were great! We also didn't appreciate the chef/owner? berating staff loudly in the bar area when we were eating - not a good look and enough convince me we won't be back soon which is such a shame.

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  33. Mark

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Food was good. Service a little slow having to wait some time for our meal. Table next to us had the same problem having to wait for desert in a restaurant that was half full. Biggest problem for me is that the restaurant allows dogs to enter. The table next to us had two dogs that were not well behaved. Growling at other diners when eating and barking for tip bits off their ownets which they were constantly giving them which was obviously rewarding the bad behaviour. At one point one of the dogs jumped up on the table and licked it's owners plate. None of the staff asked them to move to the outside eating atea or even rhe bar area. I am a dog owner myself but the restaurant should seriously look at its policy and allow dogs in the bar area, not in its seated restaurant. A nice evening ruined by selfish dog owners, a bad policy and staff that couldn't read the situation.

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  34. HeatherE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Amazing choice of tapas, all expertly crafted and very tasty. Super value too.

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  35. KathrynT

    Aberdeen

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. Can’t quite bring myself to go anywhere else as I know that an evening at The Stack will always be fantastic!!

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  36. JanyceH

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The Stack is a favourite and we always find the food and presentation very good. My husband is disabled and it is fairly suitable for a wheelchair user. Parking spaces are limited in the car park but the village is quiet so easy to park nearby. There were one or two mistakes by a young waiter who was working there for the first time, but that is quite understandable. Altogether a great evening which we wanted to be a thank you for our guests.

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  37. SusieM

    Aberdeen

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent choice and food is truly amazing! Would thoroughly recommend for any occasion!

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  38. GaryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We are never disappointed at the Stack. Great food. Really personal service. Very chilled out atmosphere. Impressive seating variety for a relatively intimate venue.

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  39. KellieM

    Angus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visiting to celebrate a birthday. Exceptional food which we all really enjoyed. I had the very tender slow roasted brisket, kids enjoyed fish and chips and my son said his steak was the best ever. Highly recommend the irn bru ice cream and brownie desert. Service was great and welcome warm. Will definitely be going back.

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  40. GrahamM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 August 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Excellent food. Scallops as good as I have had anywhere. Lovely roast rib of beef. Only complaint was we ordered 2 glasses of wine when our starters came,that we would have with main course. I had to go up to remind them about the wine as they had clearly forgotten. Then my wife was on her way up to tell them again and met server half way. We were a third of the way through our meal when wine came.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Stack Restaurant and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01569 730393.

The Stack Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 526 OpenTable diners.

The Stack Restaurant and Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for The Stack Restaurant and Bar

14 Dunnyfell Road, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire AB39 3RP

Additional information

  • Area
    Aberdeen
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:15–15:00 Wed–Fri 17:00–00:00 Sat 12:15–01:00 Sun 12:15–19:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01569 730393
  • Catering
    With over 20 years experience in external catering, let us take care of the catering for any event that you have planned.
  • Private party facilities
    The entire restaurant can be hired out for exclusive use with bespoke menus and drinks taylored to the individual.
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