Shepherds Rest - Pub & Grill 10 Straik Road, Westhill AB32 6HF

"I’m not sure why the ratings are so high. It’s pretty average and the grill offerings aren’t anything special which is odd given the name. The bar area is cluttered and suggests that there aren’t enough staff or something isn’t just right. The breakfast service isn’t much different either everyone seems to be rushing around and there’s a panicked vibe going on. It’s fine but ….."

"Got hungry on the way to Costco and hubby said we should give this place a try rather than eat at our usual places. He said he's been here once with workmates and it was good. Glad we listened! Food was surprisingly good and at a good price too. It's a pub lunch I would be happy to come back to."

"Staying in the premier inn next door and decided on going here. Booked a table for 19:30. Restaurant was busy. Went in at 19:25. Was seated straight away. I ordered the 12oz Rump (medium) and the Mac and cheese for a side. Food arrived in about 10 mins. Presentation was good. Nice plates. The Mac and cheese was warm. Not bad. Bit pricey for what is pasta and cheese. The steak was cooked as I asked for it. It was ok to start off with but as I got more through it, it got drier and drier. Not fresh meat and probably not British. Only the beef on the bone is British the menu says. Cooked well but to dry. The biggest let down was the chips. Cold and old. Shame really. Over all the meal was ok. For a restaurant with the the logo "The Grill experience" it's a bit of a let down. Fresh beef guys...This is Scotland..!!"

"First time at Shepherds Rest and went for Saturday lunch. We will go back again. Taken to our table in the bowels of the pub. All the staff were friendly. Our server was Joanna. She was a hoot. Had us in stitches from the moment she started to speak and was a refreshing take on waiting staff. If you have a sense of humour and enjoy banter, Joanna is the server for you, she's very bubbly. The two of us had a starter (No Images taken) and main each. Prawn cocktail and Crispy Squid were our choice. The Prawn Cocktail was nice with nice succulent prawns, plenty of sauce and nice salad and was enjoyed. The squid was slightly over cooked so was a bit chewey, but still edible and was nice. The sauce that came with it was not nice, and I would not recommend the sauce. Elsewhere it Usually comes with a garlic mayo or similiar. Mains were Hand-battered Haddock & 12oz 30-day-matured Rump Steak. The haddock was a large size and had very crisp tasty batter and the flesh was flaky and really enjoyed. The rump steak was ordered medium but came medium rare. I like medium rare so it was ok for me and it was a nice steak and I enjoyed it. We ordered a side portion of Onion Rings, but they were the frozen chopped onion type that really are not nice. I really wish places would state chopped onion or onion slices. Marked down the rating due to the onion rings and the sweet and spicy chilli sauce which was vile. However we will go back again, not just for Joanna's banter but for the food."