Quaint little pub/restaurant not far from the coast with an open log fire, perfect for when the weather is bad. Staff are very welcoming, served us with a smile, and always ready to help. We didn't book and it was busy, but they still were able to accommodate us. Food was good especially the Smokie Soup. We had fish and chips, one with batter the other in oatmeal, both were nice although the batter on the fish was a little soggy. Would recommend.
Chris H
A great meal out againI had the prawn stuffed haddock, in a cheese sauce, my wife had the venisonBoth dishes were perfectly cooked, by Angus theChef/ ownerMargo, as ever the gracious hostStaff were lovely and very attentiveCannot fault the But n Ben, thoroughly reccomend this, it's very popular, so suggest book in advance
Laird Cooper
Amazing sea food and great
Catherine Brady
My partner and I went for dinner while we were holidaying in Arbroath as we'd heard good things about it. The young girl who served us was very pleasant. The food was pretty mediocre with frozen chips! The worst thing was that the owner made conversation with every other diner who she seemed familiar with but made absolutely no conversation with us. We were made to feel rank outsiders. A little pleasantry would have been nice. Very disappointing.
angus hutton
Great as usual, excellent food and plenty of it. It's as good now as it was 20 years ago.
Alec Mcinally
Lovely little restaurant. Fresh fish daily staff very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.
Duncan Stewart
Lunch with friends, excellent traditional menu with something to suit everyone, reasonable prices and friendly staff. Will definitely return.Parking: Car park behind the restaurantWheelchair accessibility: Ground floor access, but could be a challenge, better to check.
Equanimity
Although the ambience is very dated - don’t be put off, the food is amazing! Very homely, plentiful , and certainly delicious! Speaking only for myself, I had the smokie pancake which hasn’t changed one bit since I first tasted it in the 1980s. That’s a good thing ! ❤️ everything served with large portions of very fresh local veg. And a charming smile! Truly Scottish home-style cooking at its very best!!
Dougie S
Would have loved to have given a positive review today, but couldn’t because you were closed during your advertised opening hours, ie open on Sunday from 12.00 to 14.00 hrs (website). We were looking forward to Smokey in a Pancake and left our bikes outside prior to walking along the cliffs from Arbroath. The sign on your door confirmed that you would be open then. Having driven to Arbroath and walked back, we were very disappointed to arrive at 1.15 pm to find you closed, and looking as if you hadn’t opened at all today. So we were forced to head back to find some lunch in Arbroath. I don’t want to carp too much, but I’d be pleased if you could update your website and front door notice when you know you’ll be closed. I’d like to come back sometime, but would be reluctant to do that if I wasn’t sure you’d be open.
We went for 6pm last week. We were welcomed with a warm and pleasant atmosphere.The lady that service was very friendly.She advised us of the special, which was scallops and mussels.It was lovely.The restaurant filled up quickly, with a great atmosphere.We will definitely be returning in December ?
Stefan Rots
The people working there are friendly and they had two vegan options (not in the menu) when I was there (and some veggie/vegetarian options on the menu). I had lentil curry with vegetables and rice. We called ahead to check first.And the setting is neat, near the cliff leading down to the harbour and beach.Vegetarian options: 2 vegetarian options marked in the menu, 2 vegan options not listed on the menu.
Philip Bell
Absolutely wonderful, thanks so much
Stephanie Bona
Small, very fine fish restaurant with nice and warm owners. It's worth stopping there after the Cliff Walk!
Tracy Smith
Lovely homemade food. Clootie dumpling to die for!
Loved
Quaint little pub/restaurant not far from the coast with an open log fire, perfect for when the weather is bad. Staff are very welcoming, served us with a smile, and always ready to help. We didn't book and it was busy, but they still were able to accommodate us. Food was good especially the Smokie Soup. We had fish and chips, one with batter the other in oatmeal, both were nice although the batter on the fish was a little soggy. Would recommend.
A great meal out againI had the prawn stuffed haddock, in a cheese sauce, my wife had the venisonBoth dishes were perfectly cooked, by Angus theChef/ ownerMargo, as ever the gracious hostStaff were lovely and very attentiveCannot fault the But n Ben, thoroughly reccomend this, it's very popular, so suggest book in advance
Amazing sea food and great
My partner and I went for dinner while we were holidaying in Arbroath as we'd heard good things about it. The young girl who served us was very pleasant. The food was pretty mediocre with frozen chips! The worst thing was that the owner made conversation with every other diner who she seemed familiar with but made absolutely no conversation with us. We were made to feel rank outsiders. A little pleasantry would have been nice. Very disappointing.
Great as usual, excellent food and plenty of it. It's as good now as it was 20 years ago.
Lovely little restaurant. Fresh fish daily staff very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.
Lunch with friends, excellent traditional menu with something to suit everyone, reasonable prices and friendly staff. Will definitely return.Parking: Car park behind the restaurantWheelchair accessibility: Ground floor access, but could be a challenge, better to check.
Although the ambience is very dated - don’t be put off, the food is amazing! Very homely, plentiful , and certainly delicious! Speaking only for myself, I had the smokie pancake which hasn’t changed one bit since I first tasted it in the 1980s. That’s a good thing ! ❤️ everything served with large portions of very fresh local veg. And a charming smile! Truly Scottish home-style cooking at its very best!!
Would have loved to have given a positive review today, but couldn’t because you were closed during your advertised opening hours, ie open on Sunday from 12.00 to 14.00 hrs (website). We were looking forward to Smokey in a Pancake and left our bikes outside prior to walking along the cliffs from Arbroath. The sign on your door confirmed that you would be open then. Having driven to Arbroath and walked back, we were very disappointed to arrive at 1.15 pm to find you closed, and looking as if you hadn’t opened at all today. So we were forced to head back to find some lunch in Arbroath. I don’t want to carp too much, but I’d be pleased if you could update your website and front door notice when you know you’ll be closed. I’d like to come back sometime, but would be reluctant to do that if I wasn’t sure you’d be open.
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We went for 6pm last week. We were welcomed with a warm and pleasant atmosphere.The lady that service was very friendly.She advised us of the special, which was scallops and mussels.It was lovely.The restaurant filled up quickly, with a great atmosphere.We will definitely be returning in December ?
The people working there are friendly and they had two vegan options (not in the menu) when I was there (and some veggie/vegetarian options on the menu). I had lentil curry with vegetables and rice. We called ahead to check first.And the setting is neat, near the cliff leading down to the harbour and beach.Vegetarian options: 2 vegetarian options marked in the menu, 2 vegan options not listed on the menu.
Absolutely wonderful, thanks so much
Small, very fine fish restaurant with nice and warm owners. It's worth stopping there after the Cliff Walk!
Lovely homemade food. Clootie dumpling to die for!