The Silver Darling
A well-known seafood restaurant in the old Customs House at the harbour entrance, overlooking the North Sea and the harbour, serving local seafood with French techniques.
Located in the old Customs House on Pocra Quay beside the Footdee fishing village, at the end of the beach. The upstairs dining room looks out over the North Sea and the boats entering and leaving the harbour. The menu leans French and emphasises local seasonal seafood. The signature seafood platter combines hot and cold dishes, including house-made beetroot-cured salmon and Loch Fyne hot-smoked salmon. Scallops, turbot and crab soup are also praised. Prices are high, making it suited to special occasions, with mains from £18. It is busy, so book ahead. The restaurant is reached by a narrow spiral staircase. The surroundings look industrial, so walk along the seafront promenade or take a taxi.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner; check the official website for times
Nearby sights
- Footdee (Fittie)
- Torry Battery
- Aberdeen Beach
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum
- Marischal College
- Provost Skene's House
- Kirk of St Nicholas
- Union Street & Castlegate