Fish Shop Restaurant, Ballater

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"A Michelin‑recognized seafood restaurant in Ballater praised for exceptional food, attentive service, and a sustainability‑focused ethos; the daily‑changing menu highlights local ingredients and can include dishes like Shetland mussels with Scottish cider and leeks or smoked haddock rarebit on regional bread." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"From the genuine, professional service to the array of quality seafood, there is a lot to love about this smart restaurant decorated with a wicker shoal hanging from the ceiling and photos of fishermen on the walls. Fabulous produce, much of it Scottish, powers dishes that accentuate the flavours of their core ingredient with a few well-judged, finely made accompaniments – such as Shetland halibut accompanied by slow roasted tomatoes and salsa verde. As always with the best seafood restaurants, keep an eye on the specials board for more fresh delights." - Michelin Inspector