Balmakewan Farm Shop in Aberdeenshire

A huge traditional farm house turned into a lovely restaurant. Excellent home cooked food nicely served.

We ordered the meatloaf and the linguine both of which were superb, full of flavour and beautifully presented. We finished our meal with coffees and an empire biscuit and the Victoria sponge (best I've ever had). Great Service, lovely staff. This feels like a hidden gem so please take time to visit, you won't be sorry. (maybe book in advance if you can though).

First visit here today! Fabulous. Really enjoyed the Ploughman's Platter Food and service brilliant - very friendly staff. Can't wait to return 🤩

Lovely lunch, delicious sweet treats. Friendly staff. Book before you go to ensure a table.

A pleasant experience all round. Freshly prepared food, of generous helpings, served by courteous,friendly, attentive staff. Restaurant was in good order and clean. Ideal for lunch while out for a drive in the rural surroundings.

Lovely farmshop and restaurant.Great local produce.Food was great as was the service.You should book a table. They do get busy.I'll definitely be back again

Venison is the specialty of the house, and roast venison has no smell. The seafood is fresh and inexpensive. The waiter's attitude is very good. Breakfast is from 10 to 12 and lunch starts at 12. You can park your car, and you can see their own deer right next to the restaurant. Very nice place, recommended to drive there.

Well managed cafe/restaurant and shop, with first class safety mitigations regarding Covid in place, felt extremely safe at all times. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Food is always of a high standard with a good range of choices on the menu plus a specials board. Popular, advised to book if going to eat. Shop has good range of quality gifts and deli food, also sells spirits in the shop. Would definitely recommend.

Their afternoon teas are sooo delicious. Tasty homemade soup,delicious sandwiches and sausage rolls followed by decadent cake,tray bakes and scones.great value too

Stopped for a little afternoon tea with my daughter. The coffee and hot chocolate were excellent and the custard cream and tray bake were amazing!Really lovely atmosphere. Could happily sit there all day. Hopefully next time we will come back for lunch and have one of the interesting choices off the menu.The shop items were all rally nice as well.