The Silver Darling

Chef Didier Dejean has made a virtue of one of the most strikingly situated eateries in Scotland, bang on Aberdeen's harbour entrance. The dining room occupies a conservatory on the first floor of the former customs house, overlooking the beach on one side & oil rig supply vessels on the other. Named after an affectionate old term for herring, seafood is central to this venue. Three courses at dinner could start with oysters in shot glasses with an apple & mango sauce, shellfish consomme & herb croustillant, followed by roast monkfish with citrus & rosemary ‘dust’, red pepper coulis & assorted vegetables, & raspberry ice parfait with many trimmings to finish. Location, kitchen skills & a snappy wine list make this a truly memorable place to eat.