Potarch Cafe & Restaurant in Aberdeenshire

We were there on the Jubilee weekend with 2 kids and a dog. Fish fingers burger was delicious. Kids meals were good too. And most importantly the staff were so friendly and helpful. We would surely go there again.

Lovely food, friendly staff, clean stylish cafe.Beef brisket bagel hit the spot after some exercise in the hills (get a side of thick chips if you’re in need of more than a big bagel)

Great lunch and drinks. Lovely location.

Lovely location. Excellent service. Great menu. Delicious lunch. Will be back.

First time here and visited for lunch. Friendly staff and good choice of excellent food. Recommended

Nice lunch ,nice people ,dog friendly

A wonderful place to visit in an idyllic location near the river Dee. We stayed in the area for a few days and went for walks around and a visit to Loch Muick, however the cafe would be well worth the trip from Aberdeen for the day or as an excuse to stay nearby. The cafe is by a green with swings for children and is dog friendly with ample parking.The staff at Potarch are very welcoming and the service was exemplary. The cafe is a Scottish haven with a cosy interior, lovely decor and beautiful plants. A wood burner in the corner must be ideal on colder days but we were lucky to visit when the weather was warm. The cafe serves local, fresh food and meat from the farm on the estate. The owners clearly care a lot about where they source their food and focus on ensuring top quality ingredients are used to make all of their meals. The food and drink are excellent value and the portions are a very good size.We tried the coffee which was served in beautiful teacups and was delicious. The homemade fish finger sandwich was wonderful and came with pickled cucumber and homemade tartare sauce. The rustic fries went excellent as a side and the bread the fish came in was homemade and very tasty. We also tried the cheese and black pudding toastie which we would highly recommend, the venison burger which was one of the best burgers we’ve ever had and shared the side salad. The salad was wonderful, with fresh leaves, feta and quinoa and came dressed in a lovely dressing.We would definitely go back and wish we lived closer as it would be a frequent place if we did. We look forward to our next trip to Potarch from the south of England.

A gorgeous place to visit (especially on a sunny day) this eatery was lovely, but the atmosphere and customer service on our outing lacked a little. The food was nice - my mushroom quiche was to die for - but I would say the starters wowed more than the mains. The starter portions were very, very generous and were extremely delicious. I loved the the Dinnie Stones were places outside for guests to have a shot lifting - a brilliant homage to the area and its history.

Potarch Hotel, Cafe and Restaurant a great place to stop and enjoy the night, a nice meal, great customer service, beautiful sightseeings and the tranquility of the place.In summer time or fall, you, your family and friends can enjoy the place by parking your car at one of the parking places available on site, having a BBQ by using one of the ready BBQ grills provided on site, kicking a ball across the field without being nagged by anyone, sunbathing on a blanket, reading a book while sitting on one of the benches located around the field across the Potarch Hotel, Cafe and Restaurant, having a walk in the woods or a long stroll along the river that runs just at the back of the restaurant.There is a path across the road from the restaurant that takes you down to the river, canoeing is very popular here and the deepness of the river just for a few feet downstream of the bridge appeals to deep your feet in the water or even to have a short splash in the river (although the bottom of the water can be seen, I wouldn't recommend you to venture on your own unless more than two adults are on scene; you better cool down by pouring a bottle of cold water on your head as it's safer. )The river is as clear as a glass and there is an invigorating freshness of the air combined with a nice aroma from the wild flowers.

Lovely location and a great stopping place. Tasty food, reasonably priced, will definitely be back.