Rockpool Cafe — Restaurant in Scotland

My family and I were on holiday in Cullen recently and wished to try the famous Cullen Skink. When we asked for a table the waitress said there was only a 2 seater table available however the cafe was half empty so I don’t understand why we couldn’t have used a table until their reservations we coming in. As we were all starving one of us took the only table and the rest of us ordered take away. Whilst we waited for the take away the staff kept making faces at each other as if we were in the way as they moved around the cafe. We then waited nearly 25 minutes for Cullen Skink which we could see only needed taken out of a pot with a ladle. Our family member who ate at the table was finished and left whilst we were still waiting. At no point did the staff talk to us or apologise for the wait. We then had to say if it wasn’t ready within a few more mins we had to leave as were travelling else where. They finally brought out the food, didn’t apologise and hardly spoke to us. I found the attitude of the staff very rude and shocking as everywhere else in Cullen we had been the locals were super friendly and seemed happy to welcome us. It seemed they only cared about the people eating in. Disappointed is an...

Stopped here for breakfast yesterday and glad I came early as it was very busy. I recommend you Reserve a table I was lucky to get a seat. Probably one of if not the best breakfast I've had in this area although there was no beans or mushrooms with the breakfast. Good facilities toilets, WiFi, parking and access etc. Ideally located in the center of the village. Staff were amazing, very attentive and the lady who served me never seemed to stop serving from the second I came in the door. I had a full Scottish breakfast with a pot of tea a glass of iron brew and a fruit scone. £19 in total perhaps a little on the high end but very enjoyable. It's also worth mentioning that if you arrive at around 15:30 the kitchen is closed and you will no longer be able to get anything...

Visited here just before midday on a Sunday after walking from Portknockie. Wanted to try the Cullen Skink, but informed we'd have to wait until midday before lunch menu became operative. We chose a coffee while waited and both the latte and capachino were excellent. We came to realise we were lucky to get a seat when we did, as a few customers were turned away to accommodate bookings. After a short while, we ordered our Cullen Skink, which came quickly, accompanied with a doorstop of bread and butter. We're unable to offer a comparison as to its quality, but it was very tasty. We had another coffee and some cake - they had a good selection. Staff were efficient and hand hygiene was keenly observed. Good place to eat,...