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Clachan Grill, Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Clachan Grill

4.8
4.8
935 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • 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 12:00–18:45 Lunch Sat 13:00–19:30 Dinner Thu, Fri 16:00–19:30
  • 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 935 people are saying

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

    Healthy

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clachan Grill in Ballater offers a "great atmosphere" with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Known for its "cosy surroundings" and Scottish cuisine, it provides "superior" dining experiences, including standout dishes like "sticky toffee pudding" and "lamb rump." It's a "highly recommended" destination for both locals and visitors.

935 Reviews

  1. Jason

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place. Great staff, great food and a really nice atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend, it’s just perfect. So good, we went twice this weekend. Great meal Saturday lunch time and as always, simply the best, Sunday roast dinner. A must try if you are in Ballater.

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  2. tony

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love t visit the restaurant each time I am in Ballater

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  3. MickeyM

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Clachan grill. Cosy restaurant, staff friendly and food great. Sticky toffee pudding was exceptional. Will definitely be returning and would recommend.

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  4. Lorna

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our meal in the Clachan Grill. Opting for the Sunday roast, we were treated to a generous portion of expertly cooked meat, accompanied by delicious vegetables, gravy and skirlie. Following that with stick toffee pudding, my husband (who's a sticky toffee pudding fan) declared it to be just right. The ambience and service was lovely. Well definitely be back.

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  5. Alan

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and served promptly. Service was very friendly and polite. Reasonably priced. Have been before and just as good every time we come. Would definitely recommend this restaurant if you like steaks and locally sourced Scottish food. Alan Pedelty.

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  6. Liam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food at a reasonable price, friendly staff. Will definitely attend again soon.

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  7. Emma

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely cosy restaurant and the food was great, highly recommend :)

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  8. Declan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food , service and ambiance made our meal a 5 star experience!

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  9. Lesley

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great service and value for money in nice surroundings.

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  10. Jared

    Aberdeen

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we visit it’s a warm friendly welcome, nothing is too much trouble, child friendly and fantastic Food.

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Clachan Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 935 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Clachan Grill

5 Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5QJ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Ballater
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–18:45 Lunch Sat 13:00–19:30 Dinner Thu, Fri 16:00–19:30
  • 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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