We celebrated a good friend's birthday at this restaurant that came highly recommended. The food was exceptionally fresh and tasty and they specialized in seafood. I was very satisfied with the service and the food offering. They started with an appetizer worthy amuse bouche of fresh crab meat croquette and tender Scottish smoked salmon with a shot of a lobster bisque. Really very generous and very telling of what the rest of the meal will be. We had the grilled shrimp appetizer, which bowled the whole table over. I wish I had order more. It was smoky and sweet, which is always very hard to get with low quality shrimp. I had the halibut fillet that made me realize what I have been missing my whole life when it comes to what halibut should taste like. It was great and I could not have asked for a better entree except maybe for dessert, which was a flight of creme brulee. It was textbook perfect and very satisfying. The rest of the table shared in a very nicely plated cheese plate. It was delicious and really showcased tastes of Scottish dairy. The other nifty thing about this charming restaurant that is perched like a lighthouse at the end of the bay is it is close to the beach and we had a wonderful stroll after wards. The sea was wild and the waters churned with abandon, which elevates the food experience unlike anything else. This restaurant is so good that it is almost worth going to Aberdeen just to go to this restaurant. Almost...maybe? This restaurant is truly darling and it desreves a big hug each time you go.

Booked lunch for 2 in the Silver Darling today. The place is buzzing again (please book), the service is friendly and the food is great. A salmon from the specials and scallops as starters followed by two locally caught fresh lobsters as mains and two great desserts. Best restaurant in town.

Wonderful place to take in some of the seaside sights in Aberdeen, and enjoy excellent gourmet seafood. The restaurant is located on the second floor of an old building right at the entrance of the harbor, so you get spectacular views from anywhere in the restaurant. Besides, the chef has a really gourmet touch. All of the ingredients are really fresh, and the combination of flavors is outstanding. I highly recommend this place. Just be careful with your times, they close very early for lunch... 1:30pm. I got there at 1:40 and the cooks had already left.