Is there anything more exciting than knowing you’re starting your weekend by going for some fine food? I made some last-minute plans to go for dinner with my friend Rebecca one Friday night. Neither of us had been to the Pinehurst Lodge in Dyce before, but a quick glance at their menu online told me everything I needed to know — and Rebecca agreed it sounded “lush”. So I booked us a table and we spent the hours before hyping each other up about the “glorious food” and joking about eating a light lunch in preparation for the upcoming feast.
The Pinehurst Lodge in Dyce Tucked away on Pitmedden Road, the Pinehurst Lodge is a tranquil spot surrounded by gorgeous trees, fairy lights and some cute garden gnomes. The Oor Wullie Millar sculpture is a fun addition too. And walking into the restaurant was just as lovely, with tartan-style carpets and dark wood making it feel comfortable and cosy.
But the quirky personal touches made all the difference, including the stag ornaments and the paintings adorning the walls. Rebecca ordered a strawberry margarita (£10) while I had a non-alcoholic dark and stormy (£7) since I was on driving duties. My drink came quite a while before my friends, so I held off taking a sip until we could cheers properly.
But when her margarita eventually came, it looked pretty impressive and I was told it tasted as good as it looked. Mine was refreshing, and quite honestly made me feel as though I wasn’t really missing out. With rumbling bellies .