The Silver Darling Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The service and food was amazing."
• "They even called us a cab after service had ended."
• "Service was top notch and the restaurant was clean and signs well laid out for social distancing."
• "Service friendly, very helpful and generous."
• "Service was prompt and staff was very polite."
• "The polite, efficient and accurate staff made sure we had a wonderful evening."
• "The staff were absolutely lovely and sincere."

Cons:

• "Only complaint would be the fast table turnaround."
• "The service was terrible so slow and can't be bothered attitude from the waitress."
• "Main meal late arriving and cold when arrived. Staff focused on preparing for next day not servicing existing customers."
• "The service didn’t help soften the blow either we weren’t given any attention."
• "The service was perhaps a little slow."
• "Service relatively quick, but waitress couldn't care less."
• "The service was very poor for such expensive restaurant, any other restaurants we have been to has much better services, no bothered attitude from all staff."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "On the higher end but prices were reasonable for the quality of the food."
• "Food was excellent service prompt and politely served."
• "The food came nice and hot and everyone of the 5 of us enjoyed the food."
• "The meal was fantastic!"
• "The halibut dish was fantastic, and the lemon meringue cheesecake was decadent!"
• "All the food was delicious, but the seafood was the highlight, perfectly cooked and one of the best seafood we have eaten!"
• "Fresh seafood and amazing fish, perfect wines."

Cons:

• "Fresh fish not as good."
• "Oysters not fresh, one of them has a foul smell i threw away."
• "Too many very strong flavours combined in one dish making it overwhelming."
• "The food was ok."
• "Each of the dishes we ordered smelled very 'fishy' and was clearly not fresh."
• "The food was terrible I had the mussels which tasted like the chef had a kilo of salt into them."
• "The halibut was massively overcooked (dry and chewy in the mouth)."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Unique location at the entrance of Aberdeen harbour and seated at a window table looking over the Aberdeen beach."
• "Unique restaurant in Aberdeen with a delicious menu and an absolutely stunning view."
• "The setting and the view are fabulous."
• "Fantastic setting with views."
• "Location is very perfect, customer service is second to none."
• "The views were spectacular."
• "Great view overseeing the beach and also around the harbour as well."

Cons:

• "The setting a little chilly."
• "Came without a reservation and told the only available table was backed up to reception desk, like right on it."
• "While the general atmosphere was pleasant and views of the harbour are spectacular, small details such as uncleaned windows were a little disappointing given the fine dining experience that the place aims to provide."
• "Quite a walk away from centre, so take a car or taxi."
• "It is on the docks, somewhat far away from the city centre."
• "Entry is up a spiral staircase; not sure if there is any wheelchair access."
• "The place where the restaurant is located is beautiful."

Value

Pros:

• "Very nicely surprised with the bill and will call again very soon."
• "It is not cheap but is worth every penny."
• "The price was fair! Good tasty food all round."
• "Enjoyed a good meal back here in September, reasonably priced to what you see some places charge for the quality of food."
• "Highly recommended - excellent value for money."
• "Now under McGinty's management (I think), better value for money but no significant compromise in quality."
• "Price point for poor Aussies battling an inflated pound and deflated Aussie dollar was good."

Cons:

• "70 pounds UK? You should be ashamed."
• "Poor value for overpriced tiny portion."
• "It's also very expensive for what one gets: it's been our most expensive meal throughout our 2,5 weeks round trip in Scotland."
• "For the price paid the quality and quantity was mediocre."
• "The food - overpriced and not as tasty as I have anticipated."
• "For the price I doubt we'll be going back as we know we can get guaranteed better meals elsewhere within the city."
• "Overpriced and disappointing, popular restaurant resting on their laurels."