My wife booked the Shoregate for my birthday and we stayed in the top floor suite for 1 night. This was not our first visit as we'd been the year before stopping in for a pint and some nibbles. My wife obviously kept it in her back pocket to surprise me this year when the rooms finally opened. There's a few important things to note about the Shoregate they are as follows:The DavidsThe managers are David and David. Fortunately they are distinguishable in that one is the dark haired creator of "The Holy and the Passionate"/ The other charming and affable chap with light hair and a New Zealand twang is who I will be referring for the rest of the review.ArrivalWe arrived early and entered the bar where we were greeted by David (NZ twang). He was charming affable and let us know the room was ready early so he could take us up straight away if we liked. Retrospectively I now realise he was proud to be taking us up the room. As well he should have been. The suite is immaculate. All coppers, blue and streamlined class.The roomThere are little hidden treasures everywhere. Two bottles of Darnley's gin and two of perfectly paired tonic from Kingsbarns distillery up the road. A filled bucket of ice. Fridge with chilled milk and bottles of mineral water. All complimentary. Two perfect hazelnut and choicolate macrons on a serving dish that houses two pieces of homemade Scottish table.This is just what greets you. The furniture is all big, comfortable, stylish Scottish shore side pieces in keeping with the locale.The bed is enormous and the mattress firm but exceptionally comfortable for it. All that I was missing all night was my faithful hound who was kennelled...Dog friendlyHe needn't have been! There were dogs in and out of the bar all afternoon. All perfectly well behaved and obviously owned by locals who have made the Shoregate their local.The barA variety of lovingly collated local beer, spirits and softs. Sadly the UK doesn't really have the climate for wine or I'm sure they'd feature too. But the Sicilian red we had with dinner was perfectly paired with the main meal.There is something for everyone and there were bottles of very aged rum and malt whiskey that would appeal to anyone that the incredible list of cocktails didn't.The most popular one is The Holy and the Passionate for good reason. Personally I loved the Basil Gimlet and The First Word.The foodWe shared all the appetisers that could be offered at the bar. The vegetable crisps and sourdough bread was our highlight but there really are no wrong answers in this place - my firmly held belief.Dinner started with the beetroot and crowdie. The meatlovers among us will be drawn by the hamhock croquette that my wife had. But believe me neither is to be missed.We split the chateaubriand (2 person min) and were happily tucking into a generous serving of perfectly cooked beef with seasonal veg for what I wish had gone on forever.In the morning my wife had eggs benny and I had beautiful duck meat with eggs and sourdough soldiers. They were both out of this world.David and his teamDavid (NZ) and his team were incredibly attentive and kind. It's obvious he's proud of the service they deliver. If a Swiss watch could offer comfort and charm to a couple on a romantic weekend break then I'd say the place runs like a Swiss watch.But the fact is a Swiss watch would compare itself to how well the Shoregate is running.
Sandy Cocksey
3 of us ate there this afternoon. Service excellent and the food was really lovely. Well presented and great quality. Would definitely recommend.
Tim R
Excellent
timemarcheson
Went with our neighbours and had a wonderful evening. Food was excellent, original and beautifully presented. Service was timely and discreet. Thank you everyone at The Shoregate.
Annette Johnstone
Lovely food, attentive staff. Nice ambience.
JeromeB966
Food good, friendly staff, nice view, the place is pleasantly decorated. Definitely a nice lunch and we fully recommend it.
Paul T
We stopped in for lunch and were greeted warmly upon arrival. The food was superb, the setting impeccable, the service was excellent.Vegetarian options: Excellent vegetarian options.
Odyssey602759
Was here for dinner with my family. We all had the cod. It was very lovely. The staff were attentive and friendly. A good experience all round.
Crail28
The Shoregate never disappoints! Fabulous restaurant to celebrate that special occasion! The bar is perfect for a drink and snack or lunch and they allow dogs to join you! The staff are always friendly and helpful!
Susan R
A family lunch for 7. Lovely choice of both small and large plates and sides Servers were friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel so welcome and unrushed. Fishcakes with succotash were delicious. The charred greens were so so tasty. Fries on the side are enough for 3. Steak sandwich cooked to perfection for my sister. Charred on outside and tender pink meat in the middle.
We parked outside intending to go for fish and chips and were tempted in by the menu and stylish setting. First class food and service, the best that Scotland has to offer
threecolouredy1
Excellent lunch. Generous portions of tasty food. Good to find a restaurant with imaginative veggie options.
Ryan Kirkwood
Fantastic food, great ale recommendations and absolutely perfect service from David. Can't fault the place. The sourdough bread was fresh and exquisite.
teasel2015
Last minute decision to go out, delicious food & excellent service - never disappoints. Love that they serve grouse and cooked to perfection.
Lisbet D
We have been travelling round Scotland for over a week and this was the best meal we have had anywhere. The three lovely young ladies serving were polite and professional and the food was exquisitely presented and extremely tasty. Highly recommended
My wife booked the Shoregate for my birthday and we stayed in the top floor suite for 1 night. This was not our first visit as we'd been the year before stopping in for a pint and some nibbles. My wife obviously kept it in her back pocket to surprise me this year when the rooms finally opened. There's a few important things to note about the Shoregate they are as follows:The DavidsThe managers are David and David. Fortunately they are distinguishable in that one is the dark haired creator of "The Holy and the Passionate"/ The other charming and affable chap with light hair and a New Zealand twang is who I will be referring for the rest of the review.ArrivalWe arrived early and entered the bar where we were greeted by David (NZ twang). He was charming affable and let us know the room was ready early so he could take us up straight away if we liked. Retrospectively I now realise he was proud to be taking us up the room. As well he should have been. The suite is immaculate. All coppers, blue and streamlined class.The roomThere are little hidden treasures everywhere. Two bottles of Darnley's gin and two of perfectly paired tonic from Kingsbarns distillery up the road. A filled bucket of ice. Fridge with chilled milk and bottles of mineral water. All complimentary. Two perfect hazelnut and choicolate macrons on a serving dish that houses two pieces of homemade Scottish table.This is just what greets you. The furniture is all big, comfortable, stylish Scottish shore side pieces in keeping with the locale.The bed is enormous and the mattress firm but exceptionally comfortable for it. All that I was missing all night was my faithful hound who was kennelled...Dog friendlyHe needn't have been! There were dogs in and out of the bar all afternoon. All perfectly well behaved and obviously owned by locals who have made the Shoregate their local.The barA variety of lovingly collated local beer, spirits and softs. Sadly the UK doesn't really have the climate for wine or I'm sure they'd feature too. But the Sicilian red we had with dinner was perfectly paired with the main meal.There is something for everyone and there were bottles of very aged rum and malt whiskey that would appeal to anyone that the incredible list of cocktails didn't.The most popular one is The Holy and the Passionate for good reason. Personally I loved the Basil Gimlet and The First Word.The foodWe shared all the appetisers that could be offered at the bar. The vegetable crisps and sourdough bread was our highlight but there really are no wrong answers in this place - my firmly held belief.Dinner started with the beetroot and crowdie. The meatlovers among us will be drawn by the hamhock croquette that my wife had. But believe me neither is to be missed.We split the chateaubriand (2 person min) and were happily tucking into a generous serving of perfectly cooked beef with seasonal veg for what I wish had gone on forever.In the morning my wife had eggs benny and I had beautiful duck meat with eggs and sourdough soldiers. They were both out of this world.David and his teamDavid (NZ) and his team were incredibly attentive and kind. It's obvious he's proud of the service they deliver. If a Swiss watch could offer comfort and charm to a couple on a romantic weekend break then I'd say the place runs like a Swiss watch.But the fact is a Swiss watch would compare itself to how well the Shoregate is running.
3 of us ate there this afternoon. Service excellent and the food was really lovely. Well presented and great quality. Would definitely recommend.
Excellent
Went with our neighbours and had a wonderful evening. Food was excellent, original and beautifully presented. Service was timely and discreet. Thank you everyone at The Shoregate.
Lovely food, attentive staff. Nice ambience.
Food good, friendly staff, nice view, the place is pleasantly decorated. Definitely a nice lunch and we fully recommend it.
We stopped in for lunch and were greeted warmly upon arrival. The food was superb, the setting impeccable, the service was excellent.Vegetarian options: Excellent vegetarian options.
Was here for dinner with my family. We all had the cod. It was very lovely. The staff were attentive and friendly. A good experience all round.
The Shoregate never disappoints! Fabulous restaurant to celebrate that special occasion! The bar is perfect for a drink and snack or lunch and they allow dogs to join you! The staff are always friendly and helpful!
A family lunch for 7. Lovely choice of both small and large plates and sides Servers were friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel so welcome and unrushed. Fishcakes with succotash were delicious. The charred greens were so so tasty. Fries on the side are enough for 3. Steak sandwich cooked to perfection for my sister. Charred on outside and tender pink meat in the middle.
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We parked outside intending to go for fish and chips and were tempted in by the menu and stylish setting. First class food and service, the best that Scotland has to offer
Excellent lunch. Generous portions of tasty food. Good to find a restaurant with imaginative veggie options.
Fantastic food, great ale recommendations and absolutely perfect service from David. Can't fault the place. The sourdough bread was fresh and exquisite.
Last minute decision to go out, delicious food & excellent service - never disappoints. Love that they serve grouse and cooked to perfection.
We have been travelling round Scotland for over a week and this was the best meal we have had anywhere. The three lovely young ladies serving were polite and professional and the food was exquisitely presented and extremely tasty. Highly recommended