Welcome to The Tolbooth - The AA ‘Best Seafood Restaurant of
the Year for Scotland 2006’
The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant is located in the oldest and most historic
building in the Aberdeenshire town of Stonehaven, 15 miles south of Aberdeen,
and enjoys stunning views across Stonehaven’s picturesque harbour.
Sitting on the harbour wall at Stonehaven, this 16th-century former
prison and excise house successfully blends the rustic charm of its traditional
whitewashed stonewalls with a contemporary interior and modern tableware.
Dining at The Tolbooth
Locally sourced fish and seafood is one reason why The Tolbooth is so
popular with its clientele. Some of the fish is still landed outside
its door. You will find the ‘day’s catch’ marked up
on the blackboard and whilst famous amongst lovers of seafood, The Tolbooth
doesn’t
forget guests who prefer meat and vegetarian dishes. The Chefs, expertly
prepare a wide range of dishes using the best local ingredients.
The informal, friendly atmosphere and food cooked with flair and integrity
has earned the Tolbooth the accolade of being voted the Automobile Associations, ‘Seafood
Restaurant of the Year for Scotland 2006’.
Whilst there are no high chairs or children’s menu, chef will
be delighted to make dishes for children and 1/2 portions are also available.
Whatever your preference, a visit to The Tolbooth will be an enjoyable
experience.
Please note that access to The Tolbooth is via a steep flight of stairs
and due to its historic status, regrettably wheelchair access is not
available.
Freshest fish
Being predominately a seafood restaurant, The Tolbooth prides itself
on obtaining and cooking the freshest ingredients possible. Head Chef
Craig Somers says, “ You can’t get fresher than the seafood
landed at the harbour across the road.” There are around eight
or nine seafood suppliers around the harbour, “I simply leave
a note on the fisherman’s windscreens telling them what I am
looking for on any particular day. When the boats come in, I like to
go down to see what’s available and make my selection then. You
can get lobster, scallops, langoustine and crabs, all caught just eight
miles offshore.” Because we don’t know what’s going
to be landed from one day to the next, we have to adapt our menus accordingly.
This is reflected in our ‘specials board’ where we feature
on a daily basis two special starters, main courses, and a vegetarian
dish.”
Looking for a thoughful gift?
Gift Vouchers available in any denomination and redeemable at the Tolbooth Restaurant make a welcome gift for any
occasion. Phone 01569 762287 for further details.
