Six menus, and
a window seat.
Peterhead haddock, Cove Bay steak pie, Cullen skink made by the chef, and a dog menu behind the bar. Served in the restaurant above the water, or downstairs in The Cover.
Main Menu
The full menu, served in the sea facing restaurant, with a chef’s special starter, catch, dish and burger on the specials board every day. Our food is cooked to order, so please allow up to 30 minutes. It’s worth the wait. We cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are nut free, and an allergen data sheet is available on request.
Monday to Thursday, 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00
Friday and Saturday, 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 21.00
Sunday, 12.00 to 20.00
Download this menu (PDF)Starters
- Soup of the day
Served with a crusty bread roll. Vegan option always available.
- Chef’s Cullen skink (G)
Served with crusty bread. Gluten free bread available.
- Chef’s special starter
Please see today’s specials.
- Prawn bon-bons
Flavoured with garlic, spring onion, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine and coriander, fried in panko breadcrumb, with a hot and sour dipping sauce.
- Melon & Serrano (G)
Trio of melon, Serrano ham and bocconcini mozzarella with raspberry dressing, toasted pecans, hot honey and balsamic syrup.
- Bang bang cauliflower (G/V/Vegan)
Cauliflower florets in a crisp sesame tempura batter with a sweet chilli and sriracha mayo dip.
- Loaded nachos (G/V/Vegan)
Corn nachos loaded with salsa, jalapeños and melting Monterey Jack cheese, with a sour cream dip. Add guacamole £2.00, add sweet potato and 5 bean chilli £2.75, add BBQ sauce £1.70 (all V/Vegan/G).
Main courses
- Chef’s catch of the day
Please see our daily specials.
- Chicken au poivre
Griddled chicken breast, champ mash or fries, trio peppercorn and brandy cream sauce, crispy red onions, steamed seasonal vegetables and parsnip purée.
- Porchetta
Slow cooked pork belly rolled with mixed herbs, crushed pancetta and Parmesan potatoes, steamed greens, mini Yorkshire pudding with a black pudding bon-bon, roast peach and cider gravy.
- Gnocchi arrabbiata (V/Vegan)
Crispy pan seared potato dumplings with roast plum sun blushed tomato, garlic, olive oil and chilli sauce, served gratin with tomato and onion salad and garlic bread.
- Rump steak (G)
8oz prime Scottish rump served with crispy onion rings, grilled flat mushroom, chips and slow roast balsamic tomatoes. Cooked to your preference; chef’s recommendation medium/rare. Add pepper sauce £4.75, add blue cheese sauce £4.75, add garlic butter £4.25 (all G). Gluten free option, please specify to your server.
- Chef’s dish of the day
Please see our daily specials.
- Cove Bay steak pie
Served with steamed seasonal vegetables and a choice of chips or mash.
- Fresh haddock (G)
Breaded or battered jumbo North Sea haddock, served with chips and peas. Gluten option available on request, please specify to your server.
- Breaded wholetail scampi
Served with chips and peas.
- Macaroni cheese (V)
Served with a choice of garlic ciabatta or skinny fries. Add toppings of your choice at £1.70 each: bacon, BBQ sauce, black pudding, pepperoni or sliced tomatoes (V).
- Chicken goujons
Served with skinny fries, dressed salad and a choice of BBQ, honey and mustard, sweet chilli, extra hot buffalo or garlic mayo dip.
- Cove Bay steak hero
Cajun marinated beef strips, onions and mushrooms in a warm baguette with melted cheese, served with dressed salad, coleslaw and skinny fries.
- Cove Bay chicken hero
Cajun marinated chicken strips, onions and peppers in a warm baguette with melted cheese, served with dressed salad, coleslaw and skinny fries.
- Cove Bay meat feast hero
Cajun marinated chicken strips, beef strips, pepperoni and onions in a warm baguette with melted cheese, served with dressed salad, coleslaw and skinny fries.
Fajitas & burgers
- Cove Bay fajitas
Marinated in Cajun and fajita spices, lime juice and garlic, served with flour tortillas, sour cream, salsa, guacamole and cheese. Why not add BBQ sauce? Gluten free and vegan options, please specify to your server.
- Steak burger (G)
7oz Aberdeen Angus burger in a buttermilk burger bun with lettuce, red onion, tomato and gherkins, with skinny fries and coleslaw on the side. Extra toppings: cheese, fried onions, salsa or guacamole £2.00 each; smoked bacon or blue cheese £2.70 each; a side of onion rings £3.95. Gluten option, please specify to your server.
- Bangkok burger (G/V/Vegan)
Thai chickpea and sweetcorn flavoured with Thai spices, red pepper, lemongrass, coriander and galangal in an onion crumb, with satay mayo, lettuce, cucumber and red onions. Served with skinny fries and coleslaw. Gluten and vegan option, please specify to your server.
- Chef’s special burger
Please see today’s specials.
Side orders
- Chips
- Skinny fries
- Coleslaw
- Garlic ciabatta
- Garlic ciabatta with cheese
- Pepper sauce
- Onion rings
- Macaroni cheese
- Seasonal vegetables
- Baked potato
- Mashed potatoes
- Salad
- Skirlie
- Crusty bread & butter
- Beans
- Dip
- Jalapeños
- 3 x fajita wraps
Dietary codes: (V) vegetarian, (Vegan) vegan, (G) gluten free option available. Allergen information on request. Please tell your server about any allergies.
Lighter Lunch Menu
Bowls, salads, baked potatoes and filled wraps. Every baked potato and wrap is served with dressed salad. (G) dishes are made with gluten free ingredients, but we cannot guarantee them 100% gluten free. We cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are nut free, and an allergen data sheet is available on request.
Bowls
- Cullen skink
- Soup of the day
Light & healthy
- Green salad bowl (G/V/Vegan)
Mixed exotic leaves, cucumber, spring onion, green beans, Nocellara olives, peppers, new baby potatoes and chia seeds, dressed with either honey mustard or balsamic vinaigrette. Add roast chicken £4.50, add avocado and crispy red onions £5.50.
- Avocado toast (G/V)
Toasted sourdough bloomer, smashed avocado, poached eggs and blistered cherry tomatoes with dressed baby leaves. Subject to availability. Gluten option, please specify to your server.
Baked potatoes
- Cajun chilli & cheddar melt (G)
- Sweet & sour chicken
- Tuna mayo & cheese melt (G)
- Sour cream, bacon, spring onion & Monterey Jack melt (G)
- 3 bean & sweet potato chilli (G/V/Vegan)
Cooked in a tomato, smoked paprika, red chilli, coriander and cinnamon sauce.
- Cheese & bean melt (G/V)
Filled wraps
- Southern fried chicken wrap
With chilli jam, sour cream, gherkins and salad.
- Chicken fajita wrap
Marinated chicken, peppers, onions, salsa, sour cream and cheese.
- Sweet & sour chicken wrap
Chicken goujons, sweet and sour sauce, pineapple and peppers.
- 3 bean & sweet potato chilli wrap (G/V/Vegan)
Cooked in a tomato, smoked paprika, red chilli, coriander and cinnamon sauce, with red onion and salad.
- Tuna wrap
Tuna mayo, cucumber and salad.
Upgrade your potato or wrap
- Coleslaw
- Soup of the day
- Cullen skink
- Skinny fries
Wraps only.
Dietary codes: (V) vegetarian, (Vegan) vegan, (G) gluten free option available. Allergen information on request. Please tell your server about any allergies.
Pub Menu
Served in The Cover, the public bar downstairs. Dog friendly, with live sport every day. (G) dishes are made with gluten free ingredients, but we cannot guarantee them 100% gluten free. We cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are nut free, and an allergen data sheet is available on request.
Monday to Saturday, 12.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00
Sunday, 12.00 to 20.00
Light bites and the kids menu are served all day, every day, in the public bar
Download this menu (PDF)Mains
- Cove Bay steak pie
Served with steamed seasonal vegetables and a choice of chips or mash.
- Fresh jumbo haddock (G)
Breaded or battered North Sea haddock, served with chips and peas. Gluten option available on request, please specify to your server.
- Fresh standard haddock (G)
Breaded or battered North Sea haddock, served with chips and peas. Gluten option available on request, please specify to your server.
- Breaded wholetail scampi
Served with chips and peas.
- Macaroni cheese (V)
Served with a choice of garlic ciabatta or skinny fries. Add toppings of your choice at £1.70 each: bacon, BBQ sauce, black pudding, pepperoni or sliced tomatoes (V).
- Chicken goujons
Served with skinny fries, dressed salad and a choice of BBQ, honey and mustard, sweet chilli, extra hot buffalo or garlic mayo dip.
- Chilli bowl (G)
Beef chilli with Cajun spices, smoked paprika and chipotle chillies, baked over basmati rice and topped with melted cheese, sour cream and nachos.
- Cove Bay steak hero
Cajun marinated beef strips, onions and mushrooms in a warm baguette with melted cheese, served with dressed salad, coleslaw and skinny fries.
- Cove Bay chicken hero
Cajun marinated chicken strips, onions and peppers in a warm baguette with melted cheese, served with dressed salad, coleslaw and skinny fries.
- Cove Bay meat feast hero
Cajun marinated chicken strips, beef strips, pepperoni and onions in a warm baguette with melted cheese, served with dressed salad, coleslaw and skinny fries.
- 8oz hand pressed steak burger (G)
Served with baby gem, onion, tomato and gherkins, with skinny fries and coleslaw on the side. Extra toppings: cheese, onions or BBQ sauce £1.90 each; bacon, chilli or blue cheese £2.70 each; a side of onion rings £3.95. Gluten option, please specify to your server.
Light bites
- Loaded nachos (G/V/Vegan)
Salsa, guacamole and cheese or vegan cheese (V/Vegan); chilli and cheese; bacon and cheese; or sweet potato and 3 bean chilli (V/Vegan).
- Southern fried chicken strips
Served with skinny fries and a BBQ dip.
- Bangers n’ mash
Sausages, mashed potatoes, onion rings and gravy.
- Hot dog & melted cheddar
Served with skinny fries. Add Cajun chilli £2.25, add onions £1.65.
- 4oz snack burger
Served with skinny fries. Add cheese, onions or BBQ sauce £1.90 each; add chilli, bacon or blue cheese £2.70 each; add onion rings £3.95.
Fries & extras
- Loaded fries (G/V/Vegan)
Cheese (G/V); chilli and cheese (G); bacon and cheese (G); or sweet potato and 3 bean chilli (V/Vegan).
- Bowl of fries (G/V/Vegan)
- Cajun spiced fries (G/V/Vegan)
- Onion rings (G/V/Vegan)
- Garlic bread (V)
- Cheesy garlic bread (V)
Woof woof menu
- Pint of doggy water
- Head scratches
- Dog friendly sausages
Dietary codes: (V) vegetarian, (Vegan) vegan, (G) gluten free option available. Allergen information on request. Please tell your server about any allergies.
Senior Menu
Smaller portions of the classics, at a gentler price. (G) dishes are made with gluten free ingredients, but we cannot guarantee them 100% gluten free. We cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are nut free, and an allergen data sheet is available on request.
Served in the restaurant
Download this menu (PDF)Mains
- Fresh haddock (G)
Breaded or battered North Sea haddock, served with chips and peas. Gluten option, please specify to your server.
- Breaded wholetail scampi
Served with chips and peas.
- Macaroni cheese (V)
Served with a choice of garlic ciabatta or skinny fries. Add toppings of your choice at £1.70 each: bacon, black pudding, BBQ sauce, pepperoni or sliced tomatoes (V).
- Chicken goujons
Served with skinny fries, dressed salad and a choice of BBQ, honey and mustard, sweet chilli, hot buffalo or garlic mayo dip.
- Cove Bay steak pie
Served with seasonal vegetables and a choice of chips or mash.
- Chilli bowl (G)
Beef chilli with Cajun spices, smoked paprika and chipotle chillies, baked over basmati rice and topped with melted cheese, sour cream and nachos.
Dietary codes: (V) vegetarian, (Vegan) vegan, (G) gluten free option available. Allergen information on request. Please tell your server about any allergies.
The Wee Captains Menu
Every main is £6.95, and the puddings are worth staying for. We cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are nut free, and an allergen data sheet is available on request.
Starters
- Garlic bread (V)
- Cheesy garlic bread (V)
- Soup of the day
- Cullen skink
- Cheese nachos (V/Vegan/G)
Mains
- 5” cheese & tomato pizza & fries (V)
- Mini battered fish (G)
With fries and beans or peas. Gluten option available on request.
- Chicken dippers
With fries and beans or peas.
- Sausages (V/Vegan)
Mash and gravy, or fries and beans. Vegetarian and vegan sausages available.
- Macaroni cheese (V)
With garlic bread or fries.
- Burger (G)
With fries and beans or peas. Gluten option available.
- Steak pie
With vegetables and fries or mash.
Kids desserts
- Sticky toffee pudding (Vegan/G)
Served with ice cream.
- Chocolate brownie (Vegan/G)
Served with ice cream.
- Ice cream (G)
Two scoops of vanilla, strawberry, chocolate or salted caramel, with a choice of chocolate, strawberry or toffee sauce. Want some sprinkles too? Just ask your server.
- Sorbet selection (Vegan/G)
Two scoops of raspberry, orange, blackcurrant or mango.
Dietary codes: (V) vegetarian, (Vegan) vegan, (G) gluten free option available. Allergen information on request. Please tell your server about any allergies.
Desserts & Hot Drinks
Puddings, hot drinks and seven liqueur coffees, one of them named after Bonnie Prince Charlie. Our food is cooked to order, so please allow up to 30 minutes. It’s worth the wait. We cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are nut free, and an allergen data sheet is available on request.
Served all day
Download this menu (PDF)Desserts
- Chef’s special dessert (G)
Please see today’s specials. Gluten option always available, please ask your server.
- Sticky toffee pudding (Vegan)
Homemade sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream. Gluten free and vegan option always available, please ask your server.
- Cheesecake
Baked New York style vanilla cheesecake with salted caramel ice cream.
- Apple strudel
Individual open apple and Chantilly filo strudel with vanilla ice cream.
- Belgian waffle pudding
White chocolate and raspberry waffle pudding with vanilla ice cream.
- Trio of ice cream (G)
Choose from vanilla, strawberry, chocolate and salted caramel.
- Trio of sorbet (Vegan/G)
Choose from raspberry, orange, blackcurrant and mango.
- Vegan ‘ice cream’
Three scoops of heavenly cool vanilla vegan ‘ice cream’.
Kids desserts
- Sticky toffee pudding (Vegan/G)
Served with ice cream. For up to 12 year olds only.
- Chocolate brownie (Vegan/G)
Served with ice cream. For up to 12 year olds only.
- Ice cream (G)
Two scoops of vanilla, strawberry, chocolate or salted caramel, with a choice of chocolate, strawberry or toffee sauce. Want some sprinkles too? Just ask your server.
- Sorbet selection (Vegan/G)
Two scoops of raspberry, orange, blackcurrant or mango.
Hot drinks
- Coffee
- Espresso
- Double espresso
- Tea
- Earl Grey tea
- Cappuccino
- Latte
- Hot chocolate
- Flavoured fruit tea
- Peppermint tea
Liqueur coffee
- Bonnie Prince Charlie’s coffee
With Drambuie.
- Gaelic coffee
With Scottish Grouse whisky.
- Irish coffee
With Jameson Irish whiskey.
- Bailey’s Irish cream coffee
With Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur.
- Caribbean coffee
With dark rum.
- Calypso coffee
With Tia Maria.
- Russian coffee
With Smirnoff Red vodka.
Dietary codes: (V) vegetarian, (Vegan) vegan, (G) gluten free option available. Allergen information on request. Please tell your server about any allergies.