Silver Darling

There are comparatively few top end fish restaurants in Aberdeen other than the ubiquitous fish and chips. The Silver Darling is one of the few. It is situated next to the entrance to the port, next to the harbour master's office. There are good views of the oil field support vessels as they come and go past the entrance. Rumour has it dolphins can sometimes be seen in the water from the restaurant situated on the first floor of the building.

The restaurant has been here for several years and has a reputation as one of "the places to go" in Aberdeen, The menu is tantalizing and the dishes are well presented. The portions are quite small although well prepared and enjoyable. The food is of good quality but the portions are quite small. Service is slow enough to suggest dishes are being individually prepared.

Silver Darling appears to aim to be one of the top Aberdeen restaurants. Many of the customers are probably having company paid meals. I find the atmosphere is a bit pretentious. My advice would be to go there only when the meal can be put on an expense account.

Two stars for value, four for quality.