There for lunch, excellent food and nice staff. Thoroughly recommend the place (please run a feather duster around the webs in the gents loos though please🤣)
I had a wonderful time at the Anchor restaurant in Johnshaven. The lobster pasta and fish and chips were amazing, fresh and flavorful. The restaurant has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff are friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great seafood meal in a charming village setting. It is worth the drive from Aberdeen or Montrose. The Anchor is one of the best restaurants in the area, and I can't wait to go back and try more dishes from their menu.
In a nutshell - the chicken tikka curry was bland with no spices. The white rice was bland. The sticky toffee pudding was drenched in caramel. If you’re going to do a curry night, please ensure it’s authentic and traditional and use the various spices such as garam masala, turmeric and methi. It wasn’t the worst curry I’ve ever had , but it wasn’t the best. I certainly won’t be eating curry from this restaurant again. For £12.95, I could make it at home myself and probably feed the entire village. The dessert was mediocre. Biggest letdown was the sticky toffee pudding, being drenched in caramel. Drenched caramel and custard doesn’t mix very well. Plus side, the staff were helpful and friendly.
My Wife and I required a place to stay for the night prior to an appointment at a local hospital. We searched locally and found The Anchor Hotel after a search online. It’s a little out of the way in a small village, nevertheless there are amenities a short drive away. What a wonderful establishment we discovered. The room we had was nicely decorated and an ample size for two adults for an overnight stay. En suite was basic but more than adequate. The room was very clean, tidy and well presented and the bed very comfortable, very cosy. Downstairs, the bar and dining area was very nice and homely. The design and layout is really very good. Ample room and an excellent place to spend the night prior to departure the next day. The Staff were excellent, friendly and very helpful. The food was very very good indeed. The owners were running a specials night - Indian Theme - and it couldn’t be faulted. The food was cooked beautifully, nicely presented and the portions were very generous indeed. A great meal at a great price also. My wife and I would absolutely recommend the Hotel to anyone wishing to stay in the area. A hidden gem. If we lived local we would definitely be regular visitors. Excellent.
We booked ahead to guarantee our table for 4 on a popular Sunday evening. Didn't have to wait long to be seated and were served promptly by Jane with a smile. The wine and beers were just what we needed before ordering our meal. Two fantastic courses including Cullen Skink, lobster, scallops, fish and chips, and fish pie. All of superb quality. The beer battered haddock was so light and tasty to a standard I was very impressed by. We'll definitely eat here again if we can.
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Johnshaven, Montrose, DD10