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    The Galley Waterfront Cafe and Seafood Restaurant

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    480 reviews
    #1 of 3 Restaurants in Whitehills
    ££ - £££, Seafood, British, Scottish
    Whitehills Marina Harbour Place, Whitehills AB45 2NQ, Scotland
    +44 1261 861116
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    4.5 480 reviews
    #1 of 2 Seafood in Whitehills
    #1 of 3 Restaurants in Whitehills
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Whitehills Marina Harbour Place, Whitehills AB45 2NQ Scotland
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    +44 1261 861116

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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    CUISINES
    Seafood, British, Scottish
    FEATURES
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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    All reviews seafood cullen skink scampi lemon sole fresh fish cheesecake ice cream soup chilli chicken pudding bread cakes good sized portions excellent food and service family meal excellent lunch
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Great location.

    Nice purpose built restaurant overlooking the yachts in the harbour. Close to the Whitehills caravan site. Excellent parking facilities.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank HarryH488
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Lunch

    Fantastic lunch from their set 2 course menu. Great value for money. Good service and fabulous food. Great for fish and down by the harbour.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank pamferguson
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Little Gem!

    Found this place by accident trying find somewhere for dinner on an overnight trip. Staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. Good wholesome homemade cooked food. Very reasonably priced.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank ssncraw
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Coffee

    Nice coffee and a warm welcome on a cold day, must visit for a meal soon. Located close to the harbour and nice walks.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank vectra800
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Great freshly cooked food

    First time here, and it won't be the last. Good menu, with lots of seafood, but plenty of other stuff if fish isn't your thing. Staff were very friendly. If you're after a quick meal, this may not be for you, but for a leisurely...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Shelauch
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Lunch

    Cannot fault this place. Food is amazing and fish so fresh. Had the seafood linguine and the best I have ever had. Very friendly staff who couldn’t do more. Excellent. Will be back.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank johnsl73
    Reviewed 4 February 2019
    Good food

    Cosy restaurant by the sea. Friendly welcoming staff and good food what more can you want a must to go back to

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank ireneh987
    Reviewed 20 January 2019 via mobile
    Excellent restaurant

    Went for meal here on New Year’s Eve and the food and service was great. We had family members visiting from overseas and the weather was really windy and cold. As it was New Year’s Eve it was hard to get taxi to take us...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank DuncS6
    Reviewed 14 January 2019
    family lunch

    lovely restaurant. made to feel very welcome on arrival. inside is lovely with a nice seating area to have a drink before our meal. the staff could not have been nicer, we even got told to help ourselves to sweets while we waited for our...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Wilma D
    Reviewed 5 January 2019
    Lunch at the Galley Whitehills Aberdeenshire.

    Excellent service and superb food. Beautiful setting on the harbour front and the management were so welcoming and helpful.

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Mike S
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    MichelleR6013
    16 August 2018|
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    Response from 188kevin | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry, I cannot remember but for sure there are kids menu choices.
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    Twinklethecat
    19 June 2018|
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    Response from Dorothy P | Reviewed this property |
    It depends on what the catch is on that given day, but if you fancy a seafood platter you can phone up and order one, although you would have to phone early. I know that whatever they have is delicious.
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    sue f
    14 February 2015|
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    Response from philip m | Reviewed this property |
    have only been there for lunch quite a few times also morning coffee and cakes. have not tried high teas . cannot comment on them.
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