3 Best Restaurants in Fife and Angus, Scotland

Jute

$$ Fodor's choice

Downstairs at Dundee Contemporary Arts, this lively eatery serves breakfast at the bar, cocktails and snacks on the terrace in fine weather, or dinner in the open-plan dining area with huge windows that offer views of artists at work in the printmakers studio. There are plenty of handsomely presented dishes featuring quality Scottish meat, fish, and vegetables.

Pillars of Hercules

$ Fodor's choice

Head down a country lane to this organic farm and café-bistro for a tasty vegetarian meal made of produce grown in the wonderful gardens. On a sunny day take your crepe or heaped salad to a bench outside by the nursery, or grab some take-out deli foods from the shop. Bothy (small cottage) accommodations are also available.

Boat Brae

$$

Located within Newport's handsome former Victorian ferry terminal, this is a stunning spot to dine casually while spellbound by views of the Tay River and the Dundee skyline across the water. A versatile menu includes seafood shared platters and maritime mains, Scots steaks and lamb, and plenty of vegetarian options.

2–14 Boat Brae, Dundee, Dundee City, DD6 8EX, Scotland
01382-540540
Known For
  • historic building associated with the Thomas Telford-desgned pier
  • excellent breakfasts, sandwiches, and a cozy wood-filled bar
  • huge west-facing windows for sunset dining

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