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Clachan Grill

4.7 (1136)
£26 to £40
Scottish
5 Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5QJ

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Clachan Grill

4.7
£26 to £40
Scottish
Ballater

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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 pm–7:30 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Clachan Grill.

4.7

4.7
(1136)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Overall

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Food

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Service

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Best Value

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for groups

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Healthy

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clachan Grill delights with "fantastic pork dishes" and "sublime chicken supreme", paired with a "great choice of wines". Renowned for "one of the best roast beef dinners", this charming gem offers "excellent service" and "beautifully presented dishes". Diners enjoy its "friendly atmosphere", making it a "highly recommended" spot in Ballater.
1,136 Reviews
  1. Lesley

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was nice but very small portions, not a place to go if you’re hungry!

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  2. Alan

    Aberdeen2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food as ever. Best burger in town! Will be back again.

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  3. Daniel

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Went in for the Sunday roast which was nice but the service was shocking. There were some food intolerances and dietary requirements in our group so we had some questions for the waitress. The questions seemed to massively inconvenience her to the point that we asked if they wanted us to leave. She said no but huffed off to the kitchen to ask the chef the questions. Felt a bit on edge after that and shall definitely not be going back. We said to the chap who took payment, ‘have a nice day’ to which he replied ‘I’ll try!’ Which summed it up really.

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  4. Jared

    Aberdeen10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We generally go for Sunday Roast, a change of plan this week and what a reward it was ! Fantastic Pork dish with the most wonderful veg, the Chicken supreme was absolutely sublime. Full of flavour and Excellent presentation, quality throughout. Great choice of Wines and Beer. The staff as always make you feel so welcome and their attention is the perfect level. My partner has only one issue and that is me posting good reviews - She’s said I’ll make the Grill too popular ! and we’d struggle to get a table.

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  5. Andy

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best roast beef dinners I’ve had! Nearly as good as my mums!

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  6. Fraser Gold

    Aberdeen38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great menu choices and wine list.

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  7. Joanne

    Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding, amazing food & service can’t wait to go back , highly recommended 5 stars

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  8. Geoff

    Sacramento9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place. Pleasant servers, good food. Nothing wonderful, but nothing amiss. The fix prix is limiting and more costly than need be.

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  9. Andrew

    Aberdeen1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good quality. Small menu which meant very quick service. Very busy place which is a good thing. Would recommend to anyone visiting Ballater.

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  10. Ken

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cullen Skink was excellent, which is just as well as I didn’t rate any of the other starters. Risotto was good and chicken flavoursome. Staff were busy and efficient.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–7:30 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 1:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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

FAQs

Dogs are welcomed, reviewers describe bringing their dogs (including a springer spaniel) and note dogs being allowed both outside and inside, with staff sometimes bringing a cool bowl of water.

The Sunday roast and similar lunch mains are described as generous, guests note hearty, generous portions and leaving comfortably full after a roast.

Sunday is the standout, guests repeatedly praise Clachan Grill's Sunday roast and Sunday lunch experience.

Clachan Grill offers a cosy main dining room, a front area called "Angus & Ale" that’s opened at busy times, plus exterior seating, a pretty courtside garden/patio for outdoor dining.

Yes, Clachan Grill's cosy, tastefully decorated dining room, intimate lighting and several positive anniversary visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Yes, Clachan Grill offers outdoor seating: guests mention a pretty patio/courtside garden and say they sat outside under umbrellas and on the patio for drinks and meals.

Expect Clachan Grill to be busy at peak times, reviewers report a real buzz and say weekends (especially Saturday evenings) fill up, so reservations are recommended; quieter snapshots include a Thursday evening at 6pm and some summer Sundays when guests found the restaurant quite calm.

Clachan Grill feels cosy and welcoming with warm lighting, tasteful decor and traditional Scottish touches, reviewers mention a log burner, a homely, comfortable dining room and, at busy times, a pleasant buzz while service stays friendly and attentive.

Smart casual is the guide, aim for a neat, polished but relaxed look that suits a comfortable neighbourhood grill.

Yes, Clachan Grill welcomes families: there’s a children’s menu, staff use high chairs and multiple reviews note children being made welcome.

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A photo of Clachan Grill restaurant

Clachan Grill

4.7
£26 to £40
Scottish
Ballater

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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