Where to eat: the 50 best restaurants in Ayr

3rd time here & highly recommended it, good portion sizes, good quality fresh food & it's always busy & reasonably priced, would definitely return.

A restaurant attached the Gaity theatre. Friendly staff, large portions, interesting cocktails.

First time here and won’t be back. Food and service were ok but the cleanliness is very poor wee we’re in a booth and I looked down side of the seat and it was disgusting very dirty. Table had been wiped with something leaving marks all over it. My daughter and I went to toilet and could not believe our eyes they were terrible soo dirty cobwebs everywhere ceiling vents were full of fluff and dust and toilets there self were covered it toilet roll on toilet seat and floors. I wish I had went to the toilet first cause I would never have eaten here. Sorry but this cleanliness is not good enough.

Went for a pre theatre dinner and two of us ordered balmoral chicken. When cutting into it we noticed it was raw and informed the owner of the cafe. He took the plates away and returned saying it was “well underdone” and chef should have carved the chicken and he would have seen this himself. He offered to cook another but we declined and went for macaroni cheese as a safe bet. Macaroni was okay but a bit bland. Whilst waiting for macaroni we noticed a gentleman also being served chicken which he then proceeded to send back! Why wouldn’t they have checked his before sending out when ours had just been returned to kitchen?! We then ordered sticky toffee pudding and this was a bit stale and stodgy as though it had been made a couple of days prior. We left our dessert and went on to see the show. Must admit the owner handled it well, apologised and gave us 10% off bill. We used to love coming here for dinner, don’t know what’s happened but the chef is going to get the place shut down! Such a shame it’s gone downhill.

My daughter took me to a Neil diamond tribute and had booked this restaurant too before hand? Ordered fish and chips for both of us? Didn’t want to complain because my daughter had booked it, but she asked me to complain? The “ chips” we’re batter bits left over at the end of the cooking night, no potato in them and our forks could not cut through the tiny bits? Sent it back and was replaced by even worse “ chips”!!! Never been so disappointed by a meal. The plate came swimming in grease which tasted off? Waitress said they where having issues with it and to add to insult, charged us for 2 waters( Awful) wish I had taken photos

We had breakfast last Sunday, it was wonderful I had the eggs Benedict with maple bacon and a tea ( 3 cups in the pot ) and the wife had the small fry up. Great Update Popped in for lunch, smoked salmon and prawn salad (wow oh wow ). The ham toastie was perfect. A portion of dirty fries just topped it off.

This restaurant used to be really good but it really has went down hill, getting coffee in a cup that has lip stick on it from a previous customer, then the food order the cajan chips and you lose any sense of taste since there was so much seasoning, then there was the staff who missed the memo about smiling and welcoming to customers

The food was amazing .. everything ordered was up to expectations. Except the spiced tea at the end, which was quite light and watery and would have been nicer if it was heavier. The atmosphere lacked anything to do with an Indian cuisine which is a shame as the Indian theme is absolutely beautiful and attractive. Would still go again and try other things in the menu. Prices were a bit towards to the high end but worth it for a good meal.

It is a very expensive restaurant in Ayr near to the beach. The vegetable curry is one of the worst I've had. Pakora didn't look fresh, and the garnish was embarrassing. The dips also seemed a bit watered down. The spice onions were ok. Chicken tikka was enjoyed by the party as was the nan bread. Although we felt the curry sauce was also a bit too watery. The young girls working there put the effort in. The main hostess seemed a bit too overconfident and had many questions to ask, overstepping by asking what we do for employment. Drinks seemed flat and suspected out of 2 litre bottles. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it. Everyone has their own preference and tastes, etc. It wasn't worth the drive from Glasgow. £95 seemed steep as no alcohol included, nor was it x4 two course meals either, but paying that price it should be exceptional. On this occasion, it wasn't. The view of the beach is nice, plenty of parking available. So disappointed.

Went to Ayr India Seafront and was really impressed. Staff were absolutely delightful, food was delicious and quite a lot of it. Service was quick. Prices were reasonable. Will definitely be back. Location over looking the beach was ace!

The most efficient service I have ever had in an Indian restaurant. Lovely food, great view and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend

Fantastic everything... just too over priced. 3 Normal starters, 3 normal mains, no rice's, 1 naan, 2 chapati, 3 mango lassi, no other drinks... £113.00 We nearly ordered coffee, no wee chocolate or biscoff offering on the side just felt a step too far for what we paid. The family owners are wonderful, the waiting staff Fantastic, all the food was really good.... the view is Magnificent.. It still doesn't add up though. I certainly will be back and having been a few times before I was aware of the costs... I don't mind paying big money for anything. Value doesn't quite hit the mark.

Food was very expensive but the portions were small ,and awful taste. We had to send a starter back as it was not fresh and smelly. Too much food colour in everything and not fresh at all. The only thing that was fresh naan.

When you eat out, the food is obviously the most important thing, and at Ayr India, the food is superb. What makes it it even more special is the friendly welcome, attentive service, and magnificent views of the Firth of Clyde.

Lovely little Italian restaurant. Though is interesting as I don’t know whether it’s because they had a bit of a Scottish twist or region. Food was tasty, staff were lovely, atmosphere good and buzzing as the evening came. Have to say it was the first time I’ve had a garlic baguette that had been flattened into flat bread. Though still liked the texture!

“Absolutely delicious! Every time I’m in Ayr by the seaside, my family and I always go here – we’ve even brought many of our friends along. It’s become our little tradition to come here after a day at the beach. The staff is perfect, the place is beautiful, and the food is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend!!!

Overall Thoughts: in Ayr Scotland for a High School Field Trip. Obviously as an American we LOVE Pizza. We had some time before touring a museum and needed some lunch! The restaurant is a block from the coast.…so the view was nice. I’d give this place a 4.8 out of 5. Friendly staff, great food, great atmosphere! 1. Restaurant Type: Italian 2. Coke Or Pepsi: NA 3. Ketchup Type: NA 4. Price/Value: affordable 5. Atmosphere: Nice & Italian 6. Food Quality: Good Quality 7. Service: Friendly Staff 8. Parking: NA 9. Must Haves: pizza & mozzarella sticks. Also the Latte was fantastic

Gorgeous meal with great service. There is an offer on if you arrive early which we missed but still found their prices reasonable and the food was delicious. Friendly service throughout our time here. We ordered Italian sausage penne pasta, lasagna and a portion of garlic bread. Plus Honeycomb cheesecake to share as a dessert and a macciato coffee. Would definitely recommend

Fantastic food! Travel to Ayr a lot yet this is my first time trying here. I believe that's due to the exterior of the restaurant but that was a poor judgement on my part. Inside is lovely decor, great atmosphere and food is fantastic and such friendly attentive staff.. Will definitely be back.

Great food. Staff were very friendly and we were able to enjoy a leisurely meal and catch up with family.

Visited my sister who recently moved to Ayr and went for an evening meal with 3 in the party. Pre-booked the table. All had a starter and main course with alcoholic drinks and calypso coffees. Food was excellent and the service provided by Francis was first class. I do enjoy restaurant staff that are open to a bit of banter and Fancis did not disappoint. Will definitely be a booking whenever in Ayr.

Try this place! The food is excellent - I love me a good butter chicken!

Chewy lamb, undercooked chicken and missing prawns. The naan bread wasn't fresh but burnt and the salad consisted of a few strands of lettuce and onions squashed in a plastic bag with an old slice of lemon. Chef needs training infact just close this place down, decent restaurants do exist just not the rupee room.

Amazing staff, great food and when I left I was absolutely stuffed. Best service from the staff we've had from a restaurant in years. Couldn't recommend this place highly enough.

Went today curry's were lovely but nan breads were not cooked to order they were definitely out off a supermarket £15 for 2 courses then you get your bill and it's £20 questioned it and the guy says it's after 2 o'clock. But when I went in I said is it any starter and any meal for £15 he said yes but if you have prawn it's £5 extra noone had prawn Robin hood

Warm and friendly (until I raised an issue about food, but more on that later) reception, but food not authentic Indian. Not sure if it's the ingredients or style of cooking, but food didn't taste like Indian at all, although it looked like it. The poori (fried fluffy bread) was inedibly oily and Chole (gram dish) not cooked well. Not recommended.

Absolutely gutted to post this. I've ordered the same dish here for around 25 years. Till today I would have told you it's the best Lamb Saag I've eaten (it's the only dish I ever order anywhere so I have a lot to compare it to!). Unfortunately they've changed the recipe and it's a disaster. The texture is different, the flavour is salty and not spicy at all. Gone are the tomato chunks and the lamb cuts are fatty. I'm not angry I'm just disappointed. 😞 I don't want to base my rating on this one experience after 25 years of amazing food but if this version of lamb saag staying, I won't be. 😥

Very happy with our meal here tonight. We came for the early meal deal and the food was absolutely delicious. We also asked for korma for our daughter which was not on the menu and it was no bother to do that for us which was really kind. We were particularly impressed with the naan bread and enjoyed watching the chef cook it. We've come away full and very happy!

Absolutely outstanding food and service. Nacole and Olive and the lady manager have been extremely helpful and professional! Full knowledge of the menu what is very important for fussy customer like me 😊 the way food has been prepared and presented deserves top 10 🔟 stars 🌟. I am walking tonight out of Tudor door very happy 😊 for change ! Delicious 🤤 Milion times better than Fox and Wilow!

My husband and I ate here after a day at the races and everything we had was delicious from the big juicy prawn starter to the mixed grill and lamb chops of our mains. I finished with the pavlova and just loved it. The staff are polite and efficient which meant we didn't wait long between courses. Next time we are in Ayr we will definitely go again.

No complaints with the food, service or prices. The place could really do with interesting in outdoor lighting though as it always looks closed.

The staff at Tudor are really friendly, efficient and extremely helpful. The food is outstanding, great portions and quality food at reasonable prices. I would recommend anyone who visits Ayr to visit this restaurant!

Absolutely delicious meal, Beautifully presented and super friendly staff. Highly recommended and excellent value for money.

To be honest it doesn’t look that much from the outside but the interior is unexpectedly stunning for what appears at first look to be a cafe. Very nice atmosphere and super friendly staff. We had a breakfast there (long story, they are catering for guests of Kylestrome hotel) and it was excellent. Good choice and nice quality although the pot of coffee with breakfast seemed to be very weak. The general menu looked good choice and value , would absolutely go back to try something from their own menu. I have included the choice of Kylestrome menu in photos too just to reference what we ate.

This place has amazing food and the service is brilliant. I travel quite a distance to eat here.

I forgot to photograph my second meal here but I went here twice over the week of being there. First time everything was great, food amazing and very timely despite being a large group. Second time, maybe due to different staff on shift food and service dropped a bit. The second meal as I had bit of food envy from my friends having the tuna steak, I ordered it for the second visit and it was not quite the same presentation and service was less organised. Some people didn’t get their drinks. I did go from a snack and drink which was fine before I left, which was good so I’ve kept it as 5-stars. Will come visit again later this year!

Visited three times in as many days while staying in Ayr for work. Each time the welcome was warm, the beers were cold and the food tasty. Exactly what I needed! Staff were attentive & friendly. Good beer knowledge and helpful suggestions on what to enjoy next. A couple of the burgers ended up down my face (surely a good sign), but they were first class. The Devil Burger being a particular favourite.

Me and my family had brunch and tea at this spot and on both occasions were left highly satisfied with both the quality of food and service from the staff - would highly recommend Growlers to anyone visiting the area, we had the seafood and grill sharing platters and both were delicious 😊

Very nice meal in here today. We took our dog and the waitress couldn't have made more of a fuss over him, she gave him treats, water & brought him a blanket to lie on. Our dog never takes treats from anyone usually but he must have been able to tell she was a dog person. The food was gorgeous, the portion sizes were good and the whole place is nicely decorated and clean inside. We walked past it initially as it's right on the corner but I'm glad we found it. We decided to go as it's got good reviews on here, and we needed somewhere dog friendly. Our expectations were exceeded in every way, thank you.

Food was great 👍 but it wasn't very busy so there wasn't much atmosphere. Good food great choice of booze 😋 👌

So happy we stumbled on the Growler whilst staying in Ayr. Food and service was exceptional - amazing wings and burgers and so much able to be swapped for gluten free option. Even gf IPA!! Service was so fast and friendly - will definitely be back next time we're in the area.

Place has a nice appearance, staff friendly and efficient. They allow dogs, the night we were there they were very busy, we had quiet a wait for our food. The manager came over and apologised for the long wait, we had a complimentary cup of coffee, after a couple of minutes our food arrived. The pic's show that the food was very good or that we were very hungry. I'll leave that for you to decide. We will be back.

Very nice tasty food, amazing portion sizes and great value for money. You can park round the back at home bargains for free and it's a 2 min walk though to get to the restaurant. It's a must try restaurant!!

Oh this is an absolute must!!! The food is to die for! Brilliant service! And when u think it can’t get any better the desert menu comes out ! OMG tempura donuts are u kidding me ? They were incredible ! Huge portion but my god it had to be done ! The strawberry sundae came with a tempura flake no skimping it was a proper flake - on all accounts it was delicious too 🤣 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Amazing food and service! Try Tempura dirty fries, load of fries that taste amazing! Amazing dish! Also, try any cocktails with the ice cream, amazing taste. All recommendations!

Brilliant food, great service and atmosphere. Well worth a visit. Looking forward to going back again.

Honestly tempura never disappoints, this was the first time going to the ayr branch, and it was lovely, the staff were really nice! The place was clean and it was just chill all round. I got the gluten-free large tempura with some Katsu curry dips that were also gluten-free 😋 🤌 was very tasty!

This place is just amazing!! Everything about it was just so nice and yummy. Will recommend to anyone who wants to come to Ayr.

The food was honestly amazing and the protions were great, lovely staff as well. I had one of the burgers that was on specials and a side of onion rings which were honestly delish. I definitely recommend this for people who just want to indulge to their hearts content ☺️😊

We visited for the first time this evening and had the Sunday roast, which was delicious! It was also very reasonably priced at £24. Service was good but the restaurant was very quiet (only 3 tables including ours when we went in). We were surprised at how expensive all of the steaks were as there's no menu online. Would go back for the regular specials/Sunday roast/burgers but the base price for a steak is very steep.

Really nice meal very good and attentive service big sides and good portions. Reason for the 4 stars is the price £140 for 2 people with 1 cocktail and 1 coffee 1 sharing starter a fillet which at £45 Is steep and a mixed grill.

We had a 9:30pm table booking for food. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted by friendly smiles and guided to our table, swiftly offered water and handed the menus. With a couple of tasty cocktails ordered to the table, our friendly waitress took our order of the calamari (light bite) - pictured, the rosemary wagyu steak, and the mixed grill. The taste was phenomenal, meat perfectly cooked, and when we were both defeated by the portion sizes, the waitress came over to collect our plates. A short consult later with our second stomachs about dessert, we ordered the pistachio raspberry tart, which again was stand out 🤌 All of the staff were absolutely wonderful and if we're ever in Ayr again, we will definitely be back. Sure it was expensive, but worth every penny. Thanks for a wonderful night!

Good steak 🥩 served by nice staff, music entertainment loud enough to keep secrets while talking, price in good relationship to expectations. Reasons to call in again. Update: Now at the end of our Scotland trip, we grade this restaurant to our No. one experience dinner 2023!

This was a 70th birthday treat for me and it was superb. I started with scallops, lobster bisque and crab salad. The saltiness of the bisque perfectly cut through the sweetness of the scallops and it was all so delicious. My main was a Wagyu ribeye steak. It was extremely tender and full of flavour, and accompanied by a giant mushroom, hand cut chips, tempura onion rings that melt in the mouth, a roasted garlic clove, and I had a colourful side salad. I finished with a hot ginger pudding with banana ice cream, and "Happy Birthday" was written in chocolate on the plate. The mocktails were refreshing and very tasty. The staff here are friendly and attentive. Nothing is too much trouble for them and I recommend a Drunken Coo experience to anyone, especially those who love meat.

Had the mid week special, being the steak,eggs and waffle board. Steak was cooked bang on medium rare and the triple fried chips were awesome. For desert I had the celebration of honey, it was superb.

We had a beautiful meal here. The quality of ingredients was superb. Friendly attentive service. Lovely decor.

The waiter was lovely and the steak was excellent, small menu on offer from what I thought was going to be available from pictures i saw online, a tad disappointing but quality of food made up for it...

honestly what a gem we have found went in for a quick lunch service was great felt really friendly and welcoming seemed more relaxed and laid back with quick service they have recently started opening on Mondays again also have a delicious home made sauce which is worth the try vegetarian sections is available also

Michael provided our Wedding Dinner and Evening Reception buffet. All of their food was served well, right temperature and tasted amazing. Our guests enjoyed their meal and we received many positive comments. Communication and professional service were all spot on too. And the value great also. I would highly recommend Michael and his team for any event. Great job, thanks a million.

Great good and service! The chef was really accommodating with different allergies and requirements, check ingredients careful and even offering to make alternatives. The food was excellent, the buttermilk chicken was very juicy and delicious. We also had some beautiful cocktails, I'm sorry I didn't take photos!

Delicious burgers and wine great service. Price reasonable for quality of food compliments to the chef 😊

Amazing lobster Mac and cheese! It’s is one of the new creations of this restaurant. Very generous portion of lobster meat. Must try at Ghillie Dhu!

We had my Birthday lunch here. The food was just amazing and very reasonably priced. Harry was very attentive and pleasant without being intrusive. I cannot praise the restaurant highly enough. Compliments to the manager/owner, Harry and the 2 chefs for an outstanding experience 👏. We will be back no doubt about it. 6/8/2023

Our first visit to "The Bistro" today 27th February 25. Lovely clean restaurant with beautiful decors. Toilet were very clean too. The only thing I would say was the toilet knob. I was struggling with it cause I have fingers problem. The girl who served us today she was lovely and friendly and good service too. We would definitely come back here again.

Few friends had visited The Bistro and thought we would give it a go. Staff were very good and polite and helpful. I was super hungry and needed help with my meal We had a bottle of bubbles and a beer 2 starters, 2 mains and one desert. Starters was very nice. I’m shocked I paid £10 for 1/2 a plate of salad, prawns and sauce was good. I ordered chicken and it was really nice. She ordered fish and that was very tasty We also ordered a side of mac and cheese and we ate 1/4 as it wasn’t that great The ice cream was sooooo good and we found the brand and have ordered a few tubs I dropped 1 star mainly of price. I totally understand the cost of running a business but the 1/2 portion of salad will stop me going back. Or maybe I will just order something else Who know The staff were just great tho. We sat near a baby and they really looked after the table. A very family friendly place There is road parking or a car park close

Save room for the sticky toffee pudding!! Review edited to add: I ended up at the Bistro for the second night in a row. Not because we particularly wanted to, but because they were one of the only places in Ayr open late! However, they did NOT disappoint. My first visit I’d say I maybe second guessed myself and picked menu items that I wouldn’t normally try. They were great, but not my favourite. Second night. We ordered what we wanted to the previous night! The Braised Lamb was EXCELLENT and along with the Bourbon and Peach cocktail, it was delightful. Had another round of that Sticky Toffee Pudding, and happy for a long walk home 🖤

Came here for lunch on a weekday. Friendly service and a good number of options on the menu. Sea bream dish was excellent - refined flavours, high quality ingredients. Sticky toffee pudding was also great, light and tasty.

After 6 cancelled flights and 16+ hours of flights and layovers, I needed a reason to live again. This food did it! We were able to get food after most other places had closed or were bar-only. This is a small place but has a good amount of seating. The bathrooms were very thoughtfully arranged and clean. The food was EASILY the best meal we had during our 5 days in Scotland, including our time in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The menu is sophisticated and varied. We found a lot to love and there were gluten free options. We considered going back the next evening but decided to give a neighboring place a chance, which turned out to be a mistake. Highly recommend.

From start to finish The Bistro is fine dinning, in an unpretentious but sophisticated setting. Everything on the menu was worth exploring and the cocktails were fantastic. We left full, satisfied, and happy… the waitress (from Australia) was attentive and lovely. 110% recommend!

Well what can I say about The Bistro? What a perfect place for lunch in Ayr. The ambiance was perfect, decor perfect for a small friendly bistro. I had the home made soup and it was delicious. My wife had the goats cheese salad and said it was also delicious. For our main course I had the local mussels in white wine sauce and my wife had the home made Mac & cheese. All our choices were perfect. I would highly recommend a visit the next time you are in Ayr.

We were on holiday for my 60th birthday.. We passed this restaurant one evening before my birthday and noticed that there was Domes in the carpark, which were lite up with fairy lights.. My daughter's managed to book a Dome as a surprise for me, for a birthday meal... It was a magical experience that everyone enjoyed from my 10week old grandson (loved the twinkly fairy lights) to my 10 Yr old twin grandsons, to my 82nd Yr old mother 🥰... The food was excellent and such a massive choice of menus including Gluten Free/Vegan and children's menu.. The portion sizes are on the large side (for all menus) We enjoyed our experience so much we booked 2 days later (to eat in the restaurant) for our 39th wedding anniversary meal. Both of our experiences were wonderful and the Staff went above and beyond on both occasions... Every person in my group would highly recommend this venue especially if you are looking for something special (or even just for a meal).. The cost is very reasonable especially for the quality of the meals and the quantity.. If you are in Ayr, I definitely recommend that you give The Fox & Willow a try.. you won't be disappointed ☺️..

Out walking and popped in for an impromptu coffee. Looked lovely and the sun was shining so we decided to have breakfast in one of their outdoor domes . Oh boy it was worth it. Had the shakshuka breakfast eggs and it was sublime. Lovely attentive and friendly girls which always helps. Cannot fault this is any way. 10/10. Thank you.

Really beautiful setup with the dome dining options. All staff were super helpful and accommodating when we recently visited to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary. Great menu with lots of imaginative vegan options, including multiple dessert options too which is much appreciated.

Food and service was good as usual, although the person was with wasn't as keen on their meal, sauce was too creamy and rich which stopped her from finishing it. Menu wasn't as eye catching as it can be. Some menus you struggle with choosing, other times I feel like I'm stuck with only a couple of options I fancy. Obviously that is just down to personal tastes though and the fact I'm usually there for a lunch so not wanting steaks and stuff then.

We came here for my Dad's surprise birthday and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. The food was amazing and they moved us to one of the pods which are so pretty. They sorted our birthday cake for us and helped with the surprise and honestly helped make the night so lovely, really grateful x

Went evening meal, in dome. Fantastic food, staff very courteous and attentive. Would highly recommend. Loved this place.

Made to feel so welcome and really enjoyed the ‘igloo’ experience. Great service and great food. Waitress so efficient and really kind to our wee dog. Will return.

Nice food and bargains for what we had. Thursday steak night is definitely one of the best nights to dine at the restaurant, a 16oz mouth watering T-bone for less than £20, no one should miss it. We will be back there again every time we visit Ayr.

Looking forward to visit, disappointed. We had problems with drinks, bought a drink we did not order, then they added it to the bill. Service slow, food would have been warmer.

Came here for the Valentine's Day special menu with my partner - 5 courses and a glass of prosecco for £27.95 per person, which in the current climate I thought was incredible value. Each course was fantastic and it was the best service I've experienced for a long time. It really felt like a special occasion with high quality foods and the staff had really gone out their way to create a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. We also had the Valentine's cocktails which were a nice touch too. A really wonderful evening, and I am so glad we chose to dine at our local.

The food and atmosphere is amazing, the burger Wednesday deal is always a must. Shout out to the chef Martin for whipping up a fantastic meal, the sticky beef appetizer was great along with the lamb. Prices are very competitive for the quality and beautiful views of the scenic garden. Staff are very accommodating especially with our constant questions and amazing service with speedy service.

We recently held our ‘happily ever after’ party at Balgarth following our elopement, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The staff were so welcoming the morning we arrived to set up — a lovely man and woman helped us move tables multiple times without complaint (I can be quite fussy!), and nothing was too much trouble. On the night of the party, the staff member working (I believe her name was Kristen or Kirsten) was so polite, professional and friendly. We even saw her again the next morning while collecting our decorations, and she was just as lovely. Martin, the owner, truly went above and beyond. He offered us drinks while setting up, and when we ended up staying longer than planned, he surprised us with complimentary Prosecco. He also made scrambled eggs for my friend’s young son — again, completely free — and took time to interact with him, which meant a lot. The next morning, after checking in to see how everything went, he even covered our breakfast in the beer garden, which was such a thoughtful gesture. The buffet was fantastic — we had so many compliments from guests and it was very reasonably priced for the quality and amount of food. The garden area was spotless and such a lovely space to enjoy the sun until 9pm. We also loved the idea of offering our guests a drink on arrival using tokens, which allowed them to choose their preferred drink — a brilliant suggestion from the staff! We genuinely couldn't have asked for a better venue or team. Everything was seamless, warm, and incredibly well looked after. Thank you so much to Martin and all the team at Balgarth for making our celebration so special.

This is the closest restaurant to me and so handy for travel etc. It's never quite perfect in regards of food and sometimes service,however over the last 2 occasions the food has been a let down. My biggest criticism is the insistence of management to have a large screen TV playing the daily news over and over..A few days ago whilst eating dinner,we were bombarded with images of Gaza being bombed,death and destruction in Ukraine and civil unrest in England. All you could hear ( whilst trying to enjoy dinner was people saying " oh look 56 dead today , including women and children" when I asked management if we had to listen to this and see the images whilst eating dinner,the reply was " I know but it's one of the only

They were very accommodating of a young member of the family who struggles to eat in many places and happily found us a quiet area to sit and eat. This meant we all had a calm meal without any upset. Thank you

My family and I celebrated my husband's 32nd birthday at Mr. Basrai's yesterday and we had the loveliest time, there were so many foods to choose from and a lot of wonderful desserts, too. As an autistic person, eating at restaurants can be difficult, but this buffet was so quiet and had such a calming atmosphere with options to suit even the pickiest of palates. The staff were also kind and patient and my mum and I were even given lollipops before we left. Everything was cooked beautifully — the chicken pakora, gulab jamun, and baked yoghurt were my favourites, a wholeheartedly recommended visit when in Ayr, we will definitely be back for another special occasion.

We were in our for a family wedding. Our huge family group from Seattle, Las Vegas, Maryland and Glasgow descended on this restaurant only 30 minutes before it’s closing time. The adults in our party were far outnumbered by the children, but that did not Phase the owners chefs nor servers at this fabulous place. There were so many options. They helped me figure out ingredients and serving sizes so that I could appropriately dose my child with Type 1 Diabetes. When I shared that I loved a certain spice on a dish, one of the gentleman took me To show me the spices that went into it so that I could replicate it back here in Seattle! It’s amazing when you can feed a huge number of people with all different cuisines and at the same time be treated like family by those who own and work the restaurant. I cannot wait to visit this establishment again in the future!

Maybe because of the town being a seaside town less people are around in Feb/Mar. Was very quiet, food was very towards Indian style. So a lot of curries and even certain items had more of an Indian twist. But all still very tasty for a reasonable price. Hats off to the grilling chef. The medium-rare steak was amazing and perfectly cooked!

Friendly staff. Good valuem lots of selections. And if something runs out they offer to make you fresh stuff right away. Plus got a loyalty card. Great way to get people back.

Has to be, without a doubt, one of the worse buffet places I've ever been to. Granted the air show was on so every table was taken, but the number of empty hot plate dishes was incredible. Most of the food was unavailable and the food that was available, tasted absolutely horrendous. The restaurant should be able to cater for a full house, but it appears this is not the case. The pakora sauce was just ketchup, none of the food had ever seen a grain of salt in it's life and no salt/pepper available to do it yourself. I went to get a spoon for the ice cream to find there was none, along with no spare knives. I told a member of staff who stated they were coming out. After waiting 10 minutes, I gave up and ate my ice cream with a knife . My son asked the chef to make him carbonara. He returned to the table holding the smallest portion of pasta with a red sauce. He was to shy to tell the chef that it wasn't what he ordered.

Ate here whilst on holiday with friends at the nearby Craig Tara haven site. We are a lunchtime and it's such an amazing place. Great atmosphere with very friendly and helpful staff. The food and selection is all amazing. Brilliant how much different choice there is with so many cuisines, all with their own flavours and good quality meat/ingredients! Would definitely come again.

Five star review. The best staff for a start. Regarding the negative review. Contains totally false statements. At no point any member of staff ever pat our princess. My girlfriend got bad looks from that table. Very rude. We got a brand new little pram. Concealed our pet. We take turns in washing hands here before dining. We get countless compliments from high end restraunts to pet friendly hotels. Because she is outstandingly clean. Out standingly well groomed and extremely well behaved. On top of that the little tiny dog in concealed pram she's referring to happens to be a national hero. And minds her own business!. I'm not a pet person myself. But she has well passed the assessment from the staff up and down the country. And non bias facts are that princess well exceeds some humans im terms of manners. The food we choose very good. We love the wok. I love the marinated medium to rare steak. It's a world dish buffet. We love it. And we respect everything and everyone around us. Thank you for everything. From G and A.

Visited here on a Monday night with my mum and granddaughter and so glad we reserved a table. We booked for 7pm and it was not too long before the restaurant was full. The service was friendly and helpful. The food was amazing, we got the starters and mains and my granddaughter got fresh fish goujons and chips, fresh fruit with chocolate dip, so good to get fresh kids meals instead of the usual frozen meals offered elsewhere. I would definitely go back if I was in the area as all food was so delicious.

Excellent service and food to match. We turned up on a bank holiday having not booked a table. Although the manager said unfortunately they were fully booked, they managed to fit us in on an outside table. Actually you could argue that these were the best seats in the house anyway, looking out to the harbour. We had a fantastic main course and starter but couldn't quite manage a desert. However the ladies working surprised us and our 2 year old, who's birthday it was, with a lovely presented plate with cake and a happy birthday banner on. Once again thank you for a fantastic meal and the wonderful service

I loved the fact that I could have dinner in the sunny terrace, with a view to the river and the sea. Waitresses are really nice and smiling. Starter was perfect (blend of sea food) as for flavours and size. Even bread was delicious. However, the main course was a classic burger that had quite dry meat and it lacks sauces and flavour... I was disappointed. Still I like it and recommend it especially when sun is here ;)

Most pleasant visit to Waterfront at Ayr, sunny evening, so sat outside, tried the some Scallops and Mixed Fish Platter as no mussels available, followed by Sea Bream and a Fish and Chips, service ok, could have sold more if they just asked! Lovely setting and looks like it gets busy....thanks

Friendly welcome. Pleasant surroundings and terrific food. Lovely views across the river. Highly recommend for the food the desserts are to die for. Not to mention dog friendly with water and biscuits provided.

Food was amazing. Great views and staff very friendly and attentive. Will defo be back.

We had a impromptu call in for a refreshing drink. The waitresses were very polite and knowledgeable and we were quickly sorted with drinks overlooking the River. Our dogs hadn't been fed and when we suggested we had to leave, the helpful waitresses said they had a dog menu! So we had a couple more drinks and the dogs were happy with their meals.. Would recommend this place to anyone wanting a good drink in a relaxed atmosphere with great staff.

A wonderful family run bistro with relaxed informal dining, a wide selection of high quality food at great prices perfect for vegetarians or meat eaters. Great fish dishes as well. Booking recommended as this place is very popular.

Nice little cosy spot with a good selection on the menu and most importantly the food was great.

Popped in in Saturday and luckily got a seat as it was busy. The staff were lovely, polite and happy. The food was really nice and price was reasonable. This is first iv been in a few years but will definitely be back again.

Delicious food which was fairly priced and enjoyed but all. There were clean plates all round! I was part of a party of 5 and the service was too slow - we were there for 90 minutes and only had time for mains. The table next to us were given the dessert menu at the same time as us. They had their order taken, their dessert served and eaten but no one took our order in that time. We had to leave without dessert or coffee as we were going to an event. I would definitely recommend Saffy's as the food is wonderful but leave plenty of time if you are on a schedule.

Lovely bistro just a short walk from the train station. Was in town for the day and found this on Google. Ordered the chowder and fish cake. Both amazing - fresh and homemade. Just lovely.

Went here for a spot of dinner, clearly not a place to turn up late and booking is wise. The food was very good and the price very reasonable. We had a sharing dish to start that was varied, little heavy on the deep fried components, but all very good quality. The main courses were generous and we were able to select decent red and white wines to go with our food. The cheese plate was also good and eagerly shared. Well worth a visit.

Firm favorite of ours Was in Wednesday night with friends We were not disappointed Fresh local produce Good sized portions Not expensive for the quality One not to miss if in Ayr Not open Monday and Tuesday

Fantastic food and great price. Service was excellent

Amazing service, food and atmosphere. Had an amazing night with family and friends for a 60th private function. Absolutely ideal place for this type of event. Thanks to Ryan and his team all went perfectly.

Nice cosy atmosphere with friendly attentive staff. The menu was pub/bistro and what we ate (main and desserts) was well cooked and tasty. I'd happily go back

Very small but cosy restaurant lovely meal very good service not expensive. Would highly recommend

Fantastic food,great service and lovely surroundings wonderful log burner highly recommend

Four of us went for Sunday lunch yesterday afternoon and it was excellent. My wife and I ordered the Sunday Roast and we were not disappointed, good size portions and extremely tasty. My cousin and his wife had the Trio of meat dish which they both really enjoyed. The service was first class and the prices were good value. We will definitely be returning.

Lovely restaurant, we had a really nice meal here. 2 adults and 2 kids. Both menus were brilliant and very generous portion sizes. Lots of choice and not just bog standard stuff. Highly recommend the food and the chocolate brownie was the best I've had in a while! All the staff were great and I genuinely felt bad I had no coins to give as a tip and there was no option for the service addition on the card machine so it would be great if this was added on! Good value for money too. :)

Out for a meal with an old friend. The food at Lychees was excellent as was the service. The restaurant was not busy when we arrived but it filled up nicely as we ate. Lychee is a great place to eat and is highly recommended.

Nice cosy restaurant serving cantonese and thai cusine. Friendly staff, food served quickly and hot. Wheelchair friendly entrance and plenty of space between tables and disabled WC too.

Went for lunch and chose the all day menu. Chicken sweetcorn soup for starters with chicken curry and banana fritter to follow. Loved it. Food was delicious and service was excellent. Good well stocked bar also for drinks. Definitely found a wee gem.

Ordered 3 portions of their salt and chilli chips keep in mind they are £3.75 a portion! I am so unimpressed and disappointed in what they served me considering this was my dinner and was expecting a proper portion, the chips themself were soggy, chewy and didn’t have any onion or pepper that’s normally mixed.

We sat in for a meal, rather than the usual takeaway, and we're delighted by the quality and taste of the food. Added to this was the excellent service making for a fantatic experience. Thank you.

We went without a booking and managed to get a table. Service was great and food was superb. We all commented how lovely our food was for the rest of the night.

Lovely place. Lovely staff. We've had a great night and so nice for us with the round table that sat 10 of us. Thankyou

They've had a shocker here. Friday mid morning. This dark sludge was the bloody mary after the server firstly forgot to put any Worcester sauce (or so it seemed) , then proceeded to drown it with the stuff. Undrinkable. Never came near me once thereafter to ask how it was as it sat at the side my of my table untouched. Partner requested OJ and coffee. She forgot the OJ. Then when delivered, we git an orange squash. Despite being charged for fresh orange. Whilst still waiting for the food (the other reviews mentioning the show wait were spot on) I returned the undrinkable bloody Mary and got a bottle of beer, which was "comped". Food arrived, 40 minutes after we arrived. There were only two tables with customers. The omelette was "fine" apparently. Though a little greasy. The meridian spicy eggs were OK. Not sure what what a potato Scone nacho is other than a regular tattie scone cut in half. All the ingredients were decent, but didn't work as a combo. Eggs were overdone. All in all, utterly underwhelming.

1st time trying the Meridan.. WOW the service was impeccable.. waitress was very friendly and welcoming. Food was absolutely phenomenal very filling and worth every penny. We ordered from the 2 for £19.50 menu which had so much selection. We will definitely be back!!!!

Visited here on 2nd September for dinner and had an extremely disappointing experience! We ordered Steak pie with chips, Chicken Fajitas, Flat white coffee and a glass of water. Waited about 30 minutes for food to arrive, I tried one piece of the steak and instantly knew that this wasn’t right, tasted awful and tainted. Looked very dry with no gravy and there was a smell coming from it. Completely put me off. I could only eat the pastry, veg and a little of the chips. May I add the chips weren’t the usual ones that they usually serve, they were French fries. Further disappointment. I left all of the steak in the ashet it was served in due to the way it was, not edible and my partner gave me one of his Chicken Fajitas, this was okay although a lot of oil was present in the iron skillet which doesn’t usually happen either. Really could be doing with more cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole being served with these as not enough for the 3 wraps. For the money being charged at £18.95 it’s shocking. Food wasn’t served piping hot like it usually is either. Luke warm, usually the chicken Fajitas come sizzling hot which they weren’t. We have been coming here for over a decade and I have never felt the way we did at the visit. Waitress was kind although didn’t come over to ask if our food was okay. Once our plates were pushed to the edge of the table the waitress came over and upon picking up the plates I said that the steak pie doesn’t taste right at all and gave my reasons as above. She was very apologetic and said she would say to the chef. Came back and said sorry again and that she would take the drinks off but all the drinks were was a glass of water and flat white coffee so basically take £3.50 off! I said I wasn’t happy paying for the steak pie at £18.95 and my reasons why as stated above, also said all I ate was the puff pastry, veg and a little fries and wasn’t happy paying that price for it when the steak is the main component! I also asked if it was a different chef as I have never had a meal like it before here. Waitress replied well yes due to staff shortages the head chef was along at the sister business The Growler and that she didn’t like the dynamics either. The head chef is good but that’s all I’ll say there. In my eyes this just isn’t good enough, management shouldn’t have someone in the kitchen charging these prices if they aren’t competent enough. At the end of the day it’s the customer suffering due to this. Waitress said she would phone the head chef along the road to come down and see what he thought. Didn’t hear anything from the head chef or the so called chef but waitress came over to the table with the bill and said that the steak pie had been taken off the bill. Left a tip for the waitress as she was very apologetic but it shouldn’t have been her doing so. It has put me completely off this place now. If they haven’t got the right staff to do the job it shouldn’t be open. Very disappointed!

Had a great meal here of the set menu before 7 pm. It was really busy when we arrived but we were able to get a table. I had the nachos for starters, which was a big plateful. Loaded with plenty of topping, the tortilla chips were thicker than I had anywhere else, and as a result, the ones that have all the topping on them that normally go soggy did not here! Just as crisp. The lasagne was great too, really tasty. The chips that came with it were nice and crispy but still soft inside. The staff were all friendly and helpful. If I was back in Ayr I would be going back to The Meridian Cafe.

Lovely food, clean and good service

After being regular customers myself and the girls have always loved a few cocktails in the meridian. Unfortunately we will not be back. We went for a couple before heading for the train as we normally would, the place was very busy when we first arrived which was good to see. Waitress was straight over asking for our drinks order. Soon after we arrived a large party left and just as our drinks arrived the few other small groups left leaving only myself and my 2 friends left. We decided to have another drink and went to the bar and waited to be served. We were completely ignored by staff members who were mopping floors tidying up around us. My friend then asked if they were still serving to be told the bar staff were on a break…never took our order or offered to take our order when staff returned. It was made very obvious that they wanted us to leave and we assumed wanted to close early. Very disappointed as we should be treated the same whether there be 3 customers or 30! We will not be returning after this experience. They were more than happy to take our money when the place was busy then as soon as they everyone left it was made obvious they had no intention of serving us again. Very disappointed.

My son ,and grandson ,took the chance of getting a table for 3 ,on such a busy weekend, as it was the yearly airshow, so everywhere was extremely busy. Despite having 1 chef unavailable so there was only 1 chef on the premises ,and just a handful of waiting staff ,and bar staff. They did an amazing job! Well done to all the team for doing a fantastic job, from being under pressure from it being a very busy weekend . They couldnt apologise enough for the wait of our food. Thank you for doing a fantastic job.👏👏👏👏

Very nice 'Sunday Lunch'. Nice roast beef and the trimmings and a lovely caramel apple tart and custard. Nicely cooked, nicely presented and served with a smile. Great value red wine too👍 Great food at great prices..... What's not too like. Highly recommend

We only found this pub as we were staying at the Mecure Hotel (not great) It's a little away from other pubs and restaurants. Friendly people, great service and good food. After a couple of drinks we sat down in the restaurant area. The value menu 2 courses for just under £14.00 looked perfect. I ordered Penne Bolognaise and my partner ordered Chicken Fajitas Halfway through we swapped dishes as the chicken was too spicy for my partner. I have never tasted such amazing Fajitas. They were awesome, a little spicy and I loved it. My only criticism would be that my pasta was slightly over cooked and lost that Al dente bite. Luckily my partner hates Al dente pasta and loved it. The place is very well run, very clean and a great atmosphere. I hope to return and eat outside in a lovely garden area.

Lovely food in a lovely setting, beer garden would be lovely in a nice warm day

Service was really good. Nicola was really friendly and polite. Kids enjoyed getting to order their own food and she made conversation with them which they really enjoyed. Food was nice as always. One of Ayrs best restaurants and great prices.

Great wee place, we had a lovely lunch very reasonable prices and drinks are really well priced too, outside seating too. Had an afternoon out with a friend for our birthdays. I had macaroni cheese which was delicious. Place was reasonably busy but we were able to sit and enjoy our meal then moved intot he bar area for some drinks. Easy to chat and not overly crowded. Toilets were clean. Staff were friendly and we were served quickly anytime we ordered drinks.

10/10 meals. everyone is so nice! Nicola was very talkative and so positive. the food was yummy and definitely worth the price. it is not overly expensive either.

Food was really good but the service was awful! Firstly, had to ask for our menus after sitting for 10 minutes (we were told to grab a seat and they be straight over) then when we BOTH had run out of drinks no one approached to see if we wanted more. We weren't asked how the food was. Even when we paid no one asked how it was. There was one staff member who was literally just walking about in circles. We even seen another woman clearing her own table!

Very poor service was slow and food was lukewarm and barely edible. 30 minutes between courses. Definitely would not recommend this place.

Great food, service friendly and efficient. Always best to book at the weekend as it gets very busy. Loyalty app is great as it gives you money off. Dog friendly tables are situated at the back of the restaurant

Few days in Ayr. Came here for breakfast. It was superb! Excellent Scottish breakfast and lattes were very nice. Friendly service, great value for money and dog friendly. Would highly recommend.

Great food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff. Much better than it was when last visited a good few years ago. Definitely recommend!

Brilliant pub/restaurant. Food was incredible, staff were wonderful and extremely well priced. 1st time visiting yesterday before a concert and my Wife and I were back in this morning for a delicious breakfast. Thank you all very much and we will be back soon 😊

Tried Willie Wastles for the first time a few days ago, overall honestly not to bad. Service and atmosphere are excellent. Lamb Shank was cooked beautifully, I loved how generous the sauce with it is. However, the Steak Pie Gravy was extremely salty and the two friends i was with couldnt really eat a lot of it due to that. Also, I could have sworn the mashed potatoe served with the Lamb Shank was out a cheap packet and not made in the kitchen. It had no flavour and no texture whatsoever. Overall though, the Lamb was beautiful that I had. Not bad at all, better than most for a Lamb dinner.

Really good food, woman who served us was excellent. Very knowledgeable about ingredients in all dishes and which ones were gluten free, never once said she didn’t know, she would need to check which was very refreshing. Really quick service and prices were good too. Will definitely return and recommend to others.

The food here is delicious and the staff are wonderful too.

Very delicious food!!! Love Korean chicken dish and Fish & Chips <3

Excellent freshly cooked breakfast! Very delicious. The place has toilets for customers. Very friendly staff.

I’ve not given a five star review for a couple of reasons. The good stuff first. The service was 10/10. Cleanliness 10/10 food presentation 10/10 friendliness 10/10 however…. I didn’t really enjoy my breakfast. It looked premium as said presentation was very good, but the quality of the ingredients tasted cheap. Also the portion was really small like really small. One sausage, one egg, one bit of bacon, a table spoon of beans and one slice of toast . 2 small breakfasts with a tea and a black coffee was £23. There was a more expensive breakfast available but that would have been near £30 and in truth it’s too expensive. Sorry it’s just not for me.

Amazing food.... My new favourite 😍.. x

Food,absolutely delicious! Wonderful staff. Couldn't do enough to accommodate. Will be back soon. 🙂👌👍

Friendly table service, very tasty food and definitely worth a visit. Entrance (high stepp) needs a little care for someone not as mobile as they once were. Definitely returning though.

Very lovely place, staff so helpful. Good food, allow dogs in the pub side, restaurant just next door. Cosy atmosphere too.

Popped in just for a couple of drinks. Young guy serving was so friendly and helpful Guinness was one of the best I’ve ever tasted and the inside of the pub was so atmospheric and engaging

Atmospheric pub in the centre of town. Polite friendly staff. Food available at reasonable prices.

We absolutely loved our time here we learned some great stories about this wonderful place. Extremely friendly staff spectacular food. We got to meet the owner who is an absolute delight. She was so knowledgable about the history of the pub. It was a great experience just chatting with her.

We booked for lunch - 5 of us - on Sunday. Not only were we late but they had already decided to stop food in the pub section. They did let us have our food in the pub section so some of the group could have the ales they liked but the food was lush. I had the Scottish Tapas as I couldn’t choose a dish and the mince and tatties were amazing. Everyone really enjoyed their food and the prices were really decent. I only marked down one point on the atmosphere as the music got really loud and banging for relatively early on a Sunday and it didn’t seem to be hitting the spot with most of the other customers either lolz. Proper pub, proper pub food.

Quiet during our daytime visit. Friendly, efficient barmaid who sorted the boring music. Traditional, reasonably priced food. Service a bit slow. Nice pub , but needs a coat of paint and furniture refresh.

Like most of the pubs here, there's a quant historic back story to the slightly rundown local pub. Beers were cold, and in this case, the food was typically pub grub. Nice large portions

Great place, me and a friend went after getting tattoos for some food and a few drinks had some of the valentines cocktails and they were amazing, I'd recommend the Cajun fries as they were delicious 😋

Really nice place. Staff were excellent. For most part food was good. I had scallops, which were really disappointing and why I knocked a star off tbh. They were very small especially given its one if the dearer starters at 10pounds. The chicken tempura was good and chips were good. Sticky toffee pudding was OK. It was a huge bit but it was a little dry. I also tried the mac and cheese, it was excellent, I will def get it next time i visit. The toffee Eton mess was wonderful as I also tried that, again this will be something I get next time too. Drinks were all good and as I said staff were great. Thanks

Great lunch menu, 2 courses for £10. Good selection and friendly staff.

The food is marvelous, many dishes are gluten free. The staff is very professional and nice.

An accidental stop because my wife got the wrong day for the start of our holiday (we were a day early for the ferry 😂). Atmosphere was great. My daughter loved the music. Very clean place. The service was great! Now for the review on the food.... we had the trio of meat. It looked stunning on the plate and the taste was amazing. My youngest had the kids menu macaroni which she said was delicious. We got the Carrot cake for dessert which was extremely delicious. For an accidental stop I am. More than satisfied. We will be back!!!!

Great food and friendly staff - some nice touches with the decoration, too.

Excellent food and great service.

An absolute gem that we were so so lucky to find during our Scotland trip last week. The staff member that served us was so lovely and welcoming and informative. The chef's special was amazing and the whole vibe was so cosy and friendly. It was such a treat to had some real creative vegan food rather than the standard chain cafe offerings. We left after a week long visit just wishing we had come on a different day so we could have tried it all but unfortunately our visit overlapped all the other days that the cafe was closed. Either way, I'm glad we got to visit here at all because the food was heaven!

There's a reason this place won Best Scottish Vegetarian Restaurant! Beautiful friendly place, and the food is cooked fresh in front of you. Please come and experience this wonderfulness.

Another amazing meal! Well done Vegan Earth! This is well worth a detour travellers! Lovely cozy cafe and restaurant quality food. ❤️🌍

Really great tasting burgers. Good portion sizes. Great to see an independent looking busy on both occasions. Can't wait to visit again. Great choices in meals as well, this means you'll have to come back and try something different next time 😉. Added bonus of having children's meals as well. Well done. Amazing food and perfect service. Another wonderful visit. Consistent which is lovely. A very warm reception from you both.

Absolutely delicious food, not only does it replicate real meat well, but it creates an entirely new - incredibly tasting - flavour of it's own. Lovely owners who look for constant feedback, and a wide selection of great meals. Would reccomend to anyone in the Ayr area!

Great cake and coffee this morning, thanks! Highly recommend tbis place over any of your regular chain coffee shops. Would have liked to have tried the food but time was against us.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The staff are always the loveliest. Joe is always happy and cares about your experience. Food speaks for itself, from smoothies to paninis, pancakes and lattes the place is outstanding. They always have specials on like soups, mushroom stroganoffs, quiche, curry, always something new to try. Have taken my non vegan brother, mum and boyfriend on separate occasions and they agree it is amazing!

Worse KFC ever. Staff ignorant 😒, food threw in like trash, looked like half portions. This particular shop always forgets something out your order. Or the foods burnt. I will never go back to this 1!!

Yummy original chicken! Wanted 2 legs and 2 thighs. Requested at the counter but was not warm with his response. The wings were really cold! Not eatable. But with the response received previously din want to ask them at the counter again. Overall okish.

After yesterday evening’s “dinner” at KFC, my child spent the entire night suffering from diarrhea and vomiting for several hours in a row. Just two hours after eating the meal, all the symptoms began (he was the only one who ate the chicken there, none of us ordered anything, and only he experienced all the symptoms of food poisoning). It was an absolute nightmare and a serious health risk for customers. This place is a joke, avoid it at all costs!

Food was fine but chicken seems yo be getting saltier and saltier as the years go by. Boneless banquet but after the third chicken tender the salt was getting a bit much, everything else though was great, place was quiet and staff friendly and good fast service.

You’d think you were in a funeral parlour ? Unkempt and disinterested staff should have been a red flag, my bad. The wrap was soggy rubbish accompanied by underwhelming fries and a cup full of ice that tasted like coke. The majority went straight in the bin in the car park. I can’t recall the last time I had a KFC , but today gave me a new date to commit to memory.

Lovely food and hot. Staff just dumped the tray on the table and ran off. The bins were over flowing with rubbish.

Nice atmosphere, clean and the food was served hot, Caleb and the team delivered a pleasant service👍

I have been coming with friends for the quiz nights for just over a month and its such a great night out. Really nice venue with a cracking beer garden area. Staff are all lovely, friendly and welcoming. Drinks reasonably prices too. Havent tried the food yet but it always looks and smells delicious. It is down a rather steep set of concrete steps which would be the only drawback but it adds to the character of the venue and it really stands out, always have the best night here

Fist time in here just to get a feeling for the place after discovering it. Inside is beautiful with stone walls , little coloured lights. One back area into smaller areas. Also outdoor seating with shelter & patio heater making it a special lil gem . Checked out the food menu for a later date & there's also entertainment. Staff were lovely so definitely coming back Street parking outside

We have a tradition before the whisky festival every year we eat and have a few drinks at the smoking goat. Absolutely love the atmosphere, the drinks and meal are amazing and very very reasonably priced. Waiter was fantastic. This tradition will continue as we couldn't ask for a better place to be before we get full of whisky. Update - As tradition we booked here for our meal and a few drinks before the whisky festival. We booked at 1pm. After we were shown to our seats we waited on drinks and food order. After 15 mins we went and ordered drinks ourselves. When we received our drinks we ordered our food. Unfortunately this is where the service was poor. We were assured a few times our food wouldn't be long. But after 50 mins wait we decided to leave. As we were leaving our food was being brought out. We explained we were leaving due to the wait and was told they had 150 people booked in hense the delay. I'm sorry but that's not our issue. You are a restaurant. If yous can't cope then don't allow that many bookings. We were compensated for our wait which is fine. Food was delicious I can't fault it as usual. But very disappointed in the service. So we have came to the agreement that we will book somewhere else next year.

This was our third visit to The Smoking Goat and we again loved everything. Service by Holly and PJ was fabulous, nothing was a bother and we were well looked after! Huge vegan selection and I even got a dessert! Deep fried pickles are an absolute must and the portions are really big!!! Great atmosphere and food. Be back soon

I used to enjoy coming here regularly but I’m pretty much done. There are issues that show the owner’s priorities and it’s had a negative effect of the business. The owner’s decision to half the portion sizes of food, while keeping the same price shows me that they only care about the money, and not the business itself, as does the decision not to remove items from the menu that haven’t been available for months. Pros: The place itself is really fantastic, I love the exposed walls and beams, the basement location means no direct sunlight so it’s nice and cool in summer. The both in the alcove feels nice and private, everyone’s favourite table! The staff are so friendly and helpful, there are so many creative cocktails, and the bar staff are happy to make a delicious mocktail. The quality of the food is excellent, I love the chicken and chorizo waffle with maple syrup, and there are amazing gluten-free options. There is always soap in the bathrooms. Cons: The prices have stayed the same but the portion sizes have halved, and in some cases the portion is now less than half of what it was, but the price has stayed the same. The menu continues to claim that there’s a soup and cheesecake of the day - there hasn’t been for months but for some reason the owners won’t print new menus - and given the now ridiculously high priced menu, they can definitely afford to reprint. There are no period products in the female bathroom and not all of the stalls in the female bathrooms have bins.

1st time in this place, in for my friends birthday must admit very quick service free shot for my friends birthday, for starters I had bbq chicken wings then a meat feast pizza with some loaded pulled pork fries, 10/10 outstanding the waitresses are so friendly and served extremely quick, next time I'm in ayr I'll most definitely return here again! Thanks staff!

Lovely underground bar and restaurant live events as well

Just regular McDonald’s place. You can be served very quickly. Nice personnel place is tidy. The only problem is access tobthe car park as it closely located to Tesco supermarket.

Anemic hash brown absolutely dripping in grease. It's much paler than the picture shows. Picture with napkin touched against it for 2 seconds shows the fat coming off it. Either your fat isn't warm enough or it's just been dipped in fat. Gross.

Ordered a few items to dine in, initially noticed a mc crispy missing after a minute noticed another large fries missing. Staff are not even considering the customers though I’m standing in front of them. Don’t recommend this branch

Only had a coffee, dining area clean with no messy tables, order came quickly after ordering in the machine, staff serving were friendly.

Great location and parking. Everything was clean as well as the loos. Food was good, as you would expect. Everyone was friendly and it was obviously a local hub for the neighborhood and local groups. Had a great feel to it.

The last few times been to Ayr at least 1 item missing. Tonight a share box all 4 dips missing. Last time chips missing. Fruit bag missing. Fruitshoot missing. All this and only ordering for 2 people. Sat n watched at least another 6 people when I sat in with missing items. Please get staff to double check orders. Be a shame to stop going. Also seen a woman report 3 young neds shouting at her. Reported to staff member they told another staff member who then got a manager. Who then served someone while the lady was clearly in distress. Then the 3 neds got picked up and the manager walked outside just as they got into a car. Told the lady nobody was there. I stepped in and told the manager what happened. Almost 10 mins from reported to actwent outside. Felt for the woman she was I'd say late 50s. Even inside I was challenged by youths when asked to stop shouting and swearing. Staff tried to stop them running into the back of the shop but the shy smiles approach to move them didn't work as was just laughed at by them. Stop neds just sitting in hanging about in groups. Rant over!!!

The culinary experience was markedly substandard. The double cheeseburger, despite its nomenclature, was served with merely a single slice of cheese, thereby failing to meet basic expectations. Additionally, the Big Mac ordered with extra cheese arrived entirely devoid of cheese, suggesting a significant lapse in attention to order specifications. These recurring oversights raise concerns regarding staff training and literacy in order processing. Furthermore, the demeanor of managerial staff appeared notably unwelcoming, with repeated instances of hostile or disapproving gazes, implying that the act of placing an order was perceived as an imposition rather than a routine customer interaction.

Toilets out of order the last 2 times we've been. Come on people, customer inconvenient and certainly unacceptable for such a high turn over of people. Inconvenient and inadequate. Could do so much better at this site specifically.

I went into this burger king in ary and was welcome with smiles and understanding employees. I notice the employees take more care of the store than most fast-food stores. The place had a lovely atmosphere as there was smiles all around.

Absolute Disgrace. My 13 year old daughter went there with her friend and paid their orders seperately, she ordered a 6 piece chicken nugget medium meal with an orange juice. They were sitting in. The person that served my daughter charged her about £9.40, for a meal that should cost £7.29-£8. They were obviously pulling the wool over their eyes as they are kids. When I called to complain the staff member was really rude and refused to help me after i told her i don’t have the receipt. She interrupted me mid sentence and hung up. I should also add the staff member that served my daughter was being rude and not the nicest to them. I am not happy at all and will be sending an email.

I often give fast food outlets some leeway & room on account of them usually being run by inexperienced youngsters with little to no concept of old fashioned customer service skills, however I was very pleasantly surprised after visiting Burger King in Ayr high street. Staff were welcoming as well as busy, our server was a middle aged gent and our food was prepared promptly. My only complaint was the burgers could have had a little more dressing (bacon on one side only, same with the lettuce) however they were quite busy, so nearly full marks all round this time. Best service I've received at a BK yet.

Food was warm and very tasty. Service was fast and pleasent

As far as BKs go, this one is pretty typical. Staff are usually cheerful and friendly. My issue is the price (which is a corporate thing, I know.) For fast food, they charge way too much. And the burgers must be shrinking. A whoppper junior used to be bigger and fill me up. Now it's literally the size of a ketchup packet and the prices keep going up. My advice if you want a good burger? Skip it. Check out Nanny Mary's instead. You'll pay about the same but the food is far superior.

Great service food hot and tasty friendly staff

Sean was very polite when serving me at the till service with a smile. Had my burger made by Leanne and it was made to perfection. Damian the manger was very nice when I spoke to him. Keep up the good work gang🫶

Ordered a meal and a large regular coke. Got charged full price and sugar tax but got given a 500ml bottle of diet coke. Not told they didn't have it not given an option to choose to not have a drink or a choose a different drink or anything. Wouldn't take it back just kept the money like nothing happened. That's hardly good service is it.

Very helpful staff lovely food and clean its nice going in to see the staff having fun at work laughing and joking but still looking after the customer needs definitely be back

Place is a little cold in the morning, but it's the first Burger King that serves a Whopper exactly like the photograph on the menu. Fresh and delicious. Plus Dr. Pepper on tap. 10/10.

Only been here twice. First time was epic(left a 5 star review) . Hot delicious food with friendly staff. Today the opposite. Cold poor food with a very poor manager/supervisor. Won’t be back. Edited. Got toe vouchers and went back still garbage.

Brilliant service and food piping hot! Damian was very kind and helped with the drinks machine. Restaurant and toilets were very clean. Kid friendly and disabled access 💕

Very quick service, kids were happy as they now do ice cream with smarties. staff very friendly.

Must say service was good. The lady taking the order did do a go Job. Food was very average. Ordered food sharing platters x 2. Kids meal x 2. Was absolutely disappointed. Because it felt like the chicken was boiled/ warmed , sauces poured on top, and packed up. Seriously ordered grilled wings and grilled chicken for a reason. The GRILLED CHICKED NEEDS TO BE GRILLED. There were no grill marks and chicken was chewy. I definitely expected better because you did look like a quality brand. Unfortunately it spoiled my last day of Holiday in Ayr. In any case I hope the feedback is taking in the right spirit.

Tried chicken wings, burger and peri fries. Everything was excessive salty and the hot sauce was the worst. Chicken was uncooked and sauce needs to be better here. My suggestion would be, Please change your chef. Never coming back here and worst food ever.

So glad that Black Rooster has opened in Ayr! The menu is great and very good value. The food is excellent, especially the wings! The hot lemon & herb sauce is the bomb! Staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is just right. Highly recommend!

Was my very first time at black rooster today and I was served by the lovely Kadie. Her customer service was absolutely amazing. She was so patient and understanding about it being my first time & didn’t rush me into ordering which I was so grateful for as I didn’t get a chance to look at a menu prior to me coming in. The food was absolutely delicious! Thanks so much Kadie for your kindness and your lovely service it meant so much and made my day so much better and really cheered me up, I will definitely be back again soon 🥰

Went for the loaded peri peri fries - was not disappointed! Came in when it first opened and went for mild chicken, but thought it was too mild so went hot...blew my head off! Absolutely loved it, so much flavour, chips were cooked lovely. Really good portion size. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Very clean and lovely atmosphere.

Great restaurant with a very good menu at good prices .My go to is half chicken with sweet potato wedges, always the best

Staff is friendly but they definitely need better training, loads of items unavailable, waiting time horrible, after ordering few items was unavailable… taste of mango and lime chicken was like cheap perfumes from Lidl … really bad … salad for over £7 was disgusting as well. Pepsi taste like chlorine fizzy water… we are really disappointed for over £30… Also chicken has a hairs on skin …

Fantastic meal and staff. The dishes are so fresh and full of flavour, you can tell the chef has a real passion. The staff catered to our needs and the Madras is the stand out dish. Definitely worth a try. We travel 10 miles to get a takeaway. Best in the area by far!

Had dinner here last week with my cousin and his wife. Absolutely delicious. Portions generous, service excellent. Money wise, extremely reasonable compared to other Indian restaurants in town. People do not know what they are missing by not frequenting this restaurant. Personally I cannot wait to return, but will have to starve myself first to enjoy their portions.

We use your restaurant regularly but last night was absolutely shocking!…you knew there was 13 of us coming for a meal! Service was absolutely appalling from the kitchen. Food coming out in drips and drabs…making lots of mistakes, having to be asked several times where peoples orders were, …really really poor. Your food is delicious but when I raised my concerns your answer is the staff..no staff are lovely…you need to be more organised..you then say you were actually going to tell me to go elsewhere the night before our booking as you knew you couldn’t cope !!..seriously!!??…..please please sort this out !

I had the buffet lunch today 9/9/20. The food was well cooked and had enough kick without being overpowered by chilli powder, which in my humble opinion, destroys the ability of the taste buds to detect the individual spices used during the cooking process. Three starters were on offer, chicken pakora, vegetable pakora and chicken tikka. I sampled all three and they were spot on, having a flavoursome balance of spices! Main meals available were chicken korma, chicken balti and lamb curry. This time I settled for the lamb curry and chicken balti along with rice and nan bread. The lamb in the curry was cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth. The chicken balti had a superb taste, with individual flavours coming through, coriander being one of them. If I remember correctly it was £6.95 a head, which is excellent value, especially if you are of a mind to pack in as much grub as possible. I must confess, I had to raise the white flag after only one round! I’ll be back in the very near future, as I found the food and service to be first class. Oh, last thing to remember, if you wish to drink alcohol with your meal, please bring it along as it’s not sold in house. I’m assuming this is due to the absence of a drinks license. On the plus side you’re going save a small fortune, as we all know it’s expensive to purchase alcohol at restaurant prices.

Really enjoyed the sharing starter and chicken jalfrazi, the wife had the chicken butter handi which I really liked, good size portions and staff were very attentive. Went at 6pm Sunday night the place was dead, strange. Will be back.

Food was ok but when you wait for 2 hours and then they can’t deliver all of your order it’s disappointing. I was promised the rest of my order would be sent out but I’m still waiting so that lets you know what they think of their customers. Poor to say the least, you won’t be seeing any more of my money.

Absolutely fantastic Indian, not only the best portions I've ever had but some of the best food I've ever had. Highly recommended, 10/10, one of if mot the best Indian in Ayr.

The menu could do with a few more options. Very basic options although the food was very delicious. And I believe the meat is locally sourced which is good to know . Presentation of food is good and the interior of the restaurant is beautiful . Very good on a whole. Just a few more options in the menu would be good. Also the waitresses were lovely.

I visited during my business trip and it was good. All the dishes I tried were really delicious and beer was also great.

Absolutely amazing food beautifully presented. The desserts are out of this world. Staff were fantastic too.

Lovely food bin around 15 times now can't knok it and very friendly all I can say if you get chance to go do it

Good food but expensive wine

Absolutely loved it food amazing,staff amazing very friendly,lovely atmosphere definitely be back

A lovely meal here with excellent service. To start my husband had tempura chicken and I had haggis neeps and tatties which were both very good. He then had oriental chicken which had a nice sauce but just not enough. We asked for more which came very quickly. I had steak and chips which was done to perfection. All in all a lovely meal. Well worth a visit.

Great to come off the street and into a warm welcoming atmosphere. Great menu with multiple options, price point is fantastic and everything is so fresh. An authentic slice of Italy.

We came as a group of three, and right at the entrance we were immediately offered a suitable table for four. We were given the menus straight away, and communication with the staff was extremely pleasant. We ordered two pizzas and a dish for the child. Our drinks were brought very quickly, and the pizzas arrived shortly after as well. The taste was good — the dough was very airy, the toppings were tasty, but on the chicken pizza the meat was a bit dry; it could use some sauce. For dessert, we had tiramisu and ice cream for the child. The tiramisu was excellent — moderately sweet and with just the right amount of coffee flavor. The bill and payment were processed very quickly. Definitely tasty — I recommend it.

We have visited this restaurant lots of times and never been disappointed! Every member of staff we have met are friendly and spend time with us to go over the menu. Today we ordered off the specials menu and were not disappointed! The food is so fresh and very tasty!

No authentic little Italian restaurant in the middle of town wonderful to visit with good food and a nice atmosphere

First visit to Ayr and decided to try Pizzaioli. Nice relaxed atmosphere, staff friendly and helpful, food was delicious particularly the featherblade with polenta definitely will visit again…. And we did 2 nights later everything just as good and the pizzas looked amazing

We came for lunch, both had focaccia. The side salad was great. We both liked the pesto one, more than the other we'd ordered. Quite quiet.

Our first time here at Pizzaioli, and absolutely top class. We shared a burrata salad which was delicious and we had 2 pastas as mains (spectacular) and we finished with their tiramisu. We will definitely be back soon Thanks 🙏

Cozy place perfect for a nice breakfast or brunch. Though I didn't have many brunches so far, I can say this was absolutely lovely. Delicious food, we had the full Scottish breakfast and eggs florentine. The staff is very attentive and nice.

A stunning meal out in a nice restaurant – perfect spot for some lunch, dinner or cocktails! We had three courses and a couple drinks. Definitely recommend the Ham & Cheese Croquettes and Fish & Chips but everything we ordered was lovely and so well presented!

Everything was exceptional! The service was excellent, the cocktails were interesting and delicious and the food was incredible. Highly recommend the ham and cheese croquettes and the chicken schnitzel!

Amazing global inspired food. The bao buns are the best I have ever had, specifically the crispy chicken ones. They definitely pack a bit of heat, but with the chicken and coleslaw, it creates perfectly balanced flavour. The fries are flavourful and crispy. Not only was the sticky toffee pudding very tasty, but unlike most I have had, it was very light and airy. An amazing atmosphere and the server was excellent. The decor added to the ambiance.

We had mushroom.spup which was average and yhai chicken. My partner had pepper chicken. Chicken was o ercooked and while the Thai sauce was lovely the pepper sauce was more pepper than sauce the vegetable yoga were great. Service was fantastic.

We held my best friend’s baby shower at The Treehouse yesterday and I honestly couldn’t recommend it more highly! We booked quite last minute but the team couldn’t have been more helpful from start to finish. I can be quite pernickety about details but nothing was too much trouble, they were so kind, patient and accommodating throughout. A special shout-out to our girl, Danni, who truly went above and beyond to make the day perfect for us. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was faultless and everything ran perfectly. It was such a memorable and stress-free day and I’m so grateful to the team for making it all so wonderful.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant with very affordable and high quality food. Love that they had several vegan options. I got the vegan meatball sandwich and it was delicious. My bf got the fish and chips and said it was one of the best things he ate on the trip. Service was super friendly. And did I mention the atmosphere is soooo beautiful?

We love staying at the Chestnuts and return every year. Our favourite room is huge and has a very large and comfy bed. The owner and staff are welcoming and genuinely interested in creating a great experience. The restaurant and bar are warm and friendly and weve enjoyed every meal. I could happily retire to the Chestnuts and stay all year.

This review relates to the restaurant only... With lots of 5 star reviews we had high expectations - but our experience was closer to 4 stars - good in parts, not so great in others. Service spot-on. Food arrived quickly. Starters good. Deserts good. Main courses - so-so. From the dishes we ate: Thai curry - a little bland Cajun chicken overcooked and dry - served with sauted vegetables - one small piece of carrot, one small piece of courgette, tiny piece of broccoli. Goulash - lamb tender but lacking in taste. Sorry guys, this price point demands more.

2min drive from beachfront , literally just around the corner. We being the restaurant had dinner before the 5pm, booking looks full , but staffs are very friendly asked table back before 6:30 pm, reservations recommended. Food is lovely , seafood mean just renewed for season.staffs are friendly , environment is warm and welcoming. Plenty space for parking 🅿️ thank you ☺️

We loved our stay at chestnuts. The warmth of the staff is remarkable, making our one night stay one that we will remember for years to come. Food is also great at the restaurant.

This is a great hotel, we had a fabulous room number 2. The whole place is spotlessly clean, great breakfasts and dinner on both days. Extremely friendly staff always took time for a chat. Lovely bar fantastic service . The hotel is only five minutes walk to the Esplanade lovely walk along there overlooking the sea and sand. We loved our couple of days we will definitely be back

Met with friends for a get together . Service was great , food delicious and good value for money . . Chestnuts has a fine reputation, that's why they're busy busy . Definitely return ..

Had a delightful meal here recently. Great service, good menu (with an emphasis on traditional fare presented well) and an excellent selection of vegan options.

Second time using @home Thai while visiting Ayr...Had their Massaman chicken curry with sticky rice as my main..For starters I opted for the salt and pepper ribs in batter. Both were delicious and highly recommend..Advise to book in advance if looking to use at the weekend to avoid disappointment.

Have been here a few times and the food is all amazing. Trying a new item each time we go. The staff are all amazing and there is one lady who reminds me of being in Thailand and just having a giggle with the customers The price is slightly more then I would expect being in Ayr and portion sizes are not that bad Cocktails are worth a go as well

Easily the best Thai restaurant I’ve been to. From the minute you walk in the door you are greeted with the friendliest staff. The food is phenomenal, I had the Bang Bang Chicken mince with rice and wow. We will be back, thanks again guys honestly phenomenal. Really well priced too.

Heard great things about @Home and wanted to try for a while. So glad to finally visiting and already looking forward to going back. Lovely modern decor, wonderful attentive staff and a delicious meal

@Home Thai in Ayr offers an excellent Thai dining experience, making it an ideal spot for golfers exploring the area. Just a short drive from the legendary Royal Troon and historic Prestwick Golf Clubs, this cozy restaurant serves flavorful dishes like Massaman Chicken Curry and Pad Thai Chicken. Whether you’ve just conquered the iconic “Postage Stamp” at Troon or experienced the unique charm of Prestwick, @Home Thai provides a perfect post-round meal with authentic Thai flavors and warm hospitality.

Delicious food and very friendly and accommodating staff. We had a young baby with us and they couldn't have been more helpful or considerate. The restaurant was quiet when we were there (a Monday evening), but lovely and comfortable with nice décor. Food was served quickly and the portion sizes were just right.

As always, the staff were so lovely! I phoned for a table and got seated straight away. I ordered the Dim Sum and Prawn shots followed by the Penang Beef with a side of coconut rice. The food is superb! The staff were attentive and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing. I would highly recommend having a meal here.

What a wonderful Indian restaurant in Ayr! We have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. The warmth and hospitality from the staff is so genuine and the food is authentic in every way! Recommend the tapas menu so you can try many delicious items. Thank you Amen for always ensuring a perfect evening

Food just amazing. Service brilliant. Went with my partner and 3 kids. Took some of the food away and had lunch the next day too. Price reasonable. Would go again and again. Back down in July and will be making a point to go here for more superb Indian food

We got a large takeaway here on Saturday night. The food was lovely, exactly what we ordered and very fresh. The service was excellent. We only waited about 25 mins, and the cleared a table for us to wait at. The portion size was huge, we got 2 meals out of it, so we were very happy. The restaurant looked and smelled amazing, will definitely try to eat in if we are here again.

Friendly staff , good veggie food - they have an option of having smaller portions too - a good way to try more foods . The food was well spiced where you could still taste the individual ingredients which I liked . The server was helpful and attentive. Highly recommend.

Very nice food and a very busy restaurant....... Obviously a very popular delivery and takeaway place locally. Good value too. We had the lamb passanda and the chicken saag and they were lovely.

Had dinner here again tonight. Food outstanding as always. Fish pakora is best we have ever tasted. Main meals served as tapas and were superb. .( lamb karahi and chili chicken) Best Indian restaurant in Ayr in our opinion .

Fantastic food; Indian tapas is a great idea. Lovely servers, very attentive. Great price too!

Superb dining experience, great service, fantastic food, lovely little place.

Had a quick stop in Ayr before heading the the boat. We stumbled across this place completely by accident and we weren’t disappointed. Luckily, because we were early, they were able to squeeze us in before a fully booked evening. The service was brilliant - friendly and efficient. The food was outstanding; the cauliflower and halibut were especially good and we were impressed with the portion size for small plates. We would have taken a photo but we ate it too quickly. 🐷 When we’re back in Ayr, we’ll definitely be coming again. ⭐️

This is a restaurant for diners who want something out of the ordinary. The menu is small but it is still difficult to choose because of the composition of the dishes. The quality of the food is excellent. My wife and I selected two dishes each which would not normally go together and shared them. It worked here. The staff are pleasantly attentive but not intrusive. The atmosphere is just right, a quiet buzz. We loved it.

Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food. Would recommend as we will definitely be back. Just been back for Valentine's day. Superb tapas menu Fantastic sweets Great wine. Really friendly owners Think this is definitely on our favourites list.

Amazing staff and beautiful menu! Was super surprised by the vegan selections, some of the tastiest food we’ve ever had. Staff also went out their way and got a birthday card for my boyfriend. Great experience.

Went for a birthday dinner last week, easily one of the nicest meals out I've ever had. The dishes are described as 'tapas' but one plate is easily enough for two people to share. I went with a party of 3 and we got around 8 plates between us - other people may need less, but we are a greedy bunch. Either way, sharing so many plates at once is a really fun way to eat out. Everything is ridiculously good quality for the money - for example, the cocktails were only £5.95 each, which is a steal for how well made they are. I tried a hazelnut White Russian for the first time, which was delicious. Definitely something I'll try (and probably fail) to emulate at home. Our food highlights were the carbonara (made without cream, the real deal!), the scallops and the lamb, but everything else was great too. Even the side dish of hand cut chips - probably one of the most basic items on the menu - went above and beyond our expectations. Staff all very friendly and welcoming too. I can't wait to come back!

Had a fantastic lunch on Feb 21st with my husband, first time we've visited but it sure won't be the last. Lovely food, the owner was great and explained the wine to us. Thank you for a great birthday meal.

Beautiful hotel. We ate in the restaurant with a stunning view over the iconic bridge. Service was good. Food is just ok. Sunday roast included beef that was overcooked and chewy. The rest was nice, although not a huge serving. Desserts were much the same story, with the fudge coupe nice but lacking an exceptional edge. For the view and interior it’s worth a visit though.

Brig O’Doon House Hotel was the most perfect venue for our wedding day! From start to finish, the team were amazing — so attentive, organised, and genuinely caring. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and everything ran so smoothly. The setting itself is absolutely stunning, and the atmosphere on the day was just magical. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our special day — thank you to everyone at Brig O’Doon for making it truly unforgettable! 💕

My wife and I went for our anniversary meal on late Wednesday evening, the decor and furnishings were fantastic. Requested a nice table for our evening - they amazed us with corner table with the beautiful landscaping and views. The staff were so kind and welcoming with there suggestions, the food came very quick within 15mins and mains came just after. Would definitely recommended to go for a bite to eat or even a drink at their amazing bar/lounge. Even gave us a beautiful wee desert to wish us a happy anniversary. Food was exceptional and the price was good for the location and quality. Haggis crepe was an amazing starter, MUST TRY!

We got married at the Brig o Doon hotel this summer. It was the perfect day from start to finish. Every member of the team were outstanding and were on hand for anything we needed. Lyndsey was our wedding coordinator on the day and she made sure everything ran smoothly. She was calm and made us feel at ease during our day. The venue is so beautiful. The food was excellent, from the canapes to our wedding meal. I wish I could do it all over again. We will definitely be back to the Brig o Doon for dinner and to reminisce on our perfect day.

The hotel staff were extremely friendly and nothing was too much bother for them. In fact they went that wee bit extra without being asked which was a breath of fresh air compared with some other hotels we have stayed in. The food was exceptional as was the atmosphere in the main dining room…the decor and lighting is very “Burnsesque”, and you could imagine either Rabbie or Tam o’Shanter wandering in for a bite. I am disabled, but there are lifts in the hotel and everything is very accessible, so it’s easy to get around. Staff are very mindful toward those of us less mobile and it was nice that this seemed very natural, rather than feeling as if I was a bother. If there was one criticism, it would be the lack of parking at the actual hotel site. However, if you call the hotel directly they will give you the best advice to suit your needs. I did this and they were very accommodating. We will definitely be staying at the hotel again.

Went for a meal, good selection of dishes on offer at reasonable prices. We had mains, desert & wine, all good. Since the refurbishment the decor is beautiful, and service very good, even though there was a big wedding on at the same time Would highly recommend for a meal.

Had a lovely meal in the tales restaurant with my girlfriend tonight. I had the beef bao buns to start which were delicious. We then got our mains. I had the beef wellington and my girlfriend had mac and cheese. All was good apart from my mashed potato was undercooked and was hard inside. Bit disappointing when paying £35 for a main meal. Apart from that the service and food was excellent will be back

My stay was really good. The location is great for the centre of Ayr and having parking is a bonus. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The hotel uses a self check-in system which initially I wasn't too sure about, but was actually straightforward and easy to use. So, overall it was a very comfortable stay and the price was very good as well. I would definitely stay here again. A far better stay than the Premier Inn and the Travel Lodge, with a better location and price.

Update. Since leaving this review, the hotel management have said that they are amending their policy to no longer take a security deposit. Well done Kylestrome for listening and taking action. Quite rare these days and much appreciated. Based on this I wouldn't hesitate to stay again. A nice enough and well positioned hotel. Main complaint is that this hotel requires a £100 refundable or £11 non refundable security deposit. I didn't notice this till after booking and on arrival at the hotel. It's buried in the fine print of booking. Com and not mentioned at all on the hotel's Web site at the time of my stay. So....no choice, but I was very unhappy having never been required to give this in any hotel in my 45 years of traveling. It's an unstaffed hotel, so no-one to talk to about it on arrival, and no way are you getting your room access code without paying in advance. Then, the stress of wondering whether it would indeed be refunded, and having to check my credit card account for it every few days really detracted from my stay. By the way, the hotel says they may take up to two weeks to refund it in the check in process. Just not a customer focussed approach and I wouldn't stay again solely for that reason.

STAFF ARE SO LOVELY AND HELPFUL!!! Cannot express that enough! Room was cosy and clean - however I don't believe our air con worked, the switch for the bathroom fan was literally above the door where I could hardly reach?? And the bathroom lights were automatic - so turned off mid shower 😂 BUT all in all it was easy to access, good safe parking, friendly people, clean and cosy.

Fantastic service and lovely rooms. Great location for access to Ayr station and local.amenities. The restaurant was amazing for both breakfasts and dinner. Will definitely visit again and recommend to all friends.

Only in hotel for a meal and drinks. Lovely decor, if their rooms are to the same standard I would think they would be grand. Attentive staff, lovely food and a nice sun trap at the front to enjoy the weather,

I arrived at the hotel to find that the air conditioning was on, even though the outside temperature was -1°C. I tried to switch on the heating function and followed the instructions in the manual, but it didn’t work. The bed looks comfortable, but unfortunately, it has caused me significant back pain. Overall, this hasn’t been the best experience.

Just had food here in the restaurant what can I say absolutely amazing tasty food definitely recommend this restaurant lovely staff definitely a little gem of a place.

We stopped here for dinner on our way back to catch a ferry to Belfast. I can honestly say that this place serves the most amazing fish and chips - honestly the best I can remember! The batter was light and crispy and the fish was melt in the mouth. Everyone in our party agreed that their food was great quality - the chips even tasted like potato! That may sound bizarre but back in Northern Ireland the chips aren't as great as that. Its was all very reasonably priced too.

Hygiene 0/10 Taste 10/10 Staff 10/10 Ambience 10/10 I had fish supper today when i opened the box i saw a long hair on top and under my fish. I i drove back to work i didn’t bother to drive back and complain. So i eat the fish from the other side. Then i saw another hair fried in a chip half inside and half out. Very disappointed i mean cleanness and hygiene should be top priority. What if i wouldn’t saw the hairs and would eaten them as well. 🤢

Absolutely brilliant! Lovely staff and food! Holidaying in Scotland, we wanted to try something different, battered Haggis, pizza and Mars Bar it was! 😋 Thanks guys!

We had such a fantastic experience at Blue Lagoon, Wellington, Ayrshire! Maddie, Flav, and Lewis were absolutely amazing, they went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us. Their service was warm, friendly, and genuinely caring, which made the visit even more special. The food was excellent too. I’d highly recommend trying the halal fish (perfectly cooked and delicious) and the famous fried Mars bar, which was a real treat! Can’t praise the team or the food enough. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended

Large chips & single steak pie £9.90. After waiting for he chips I was expecting good things, sadly this wasn't the case. Didn't ask which night they changed the oil, didn't taste like recently as the pie had an aftertaste that I wasn't expecting ( binned) Perhaps I landed unlucky on my visit based on previous reviews, needless to say a good business is consistent, sadly wasn't the case for me. £4.95 is ridiculous for a large chips when you only receive two potatoes at best.

The haggis is top class. The best I've had at a chippy. The curry sauce is very mediocre and the fish and chips are a tiny tiny portion for the price. Marcos round the corner is much better in my opinion and better value but they were closed. Would give it another try but its just okay overall.

Went several times over a 7 day period, always great food, we had takeaway only. The fish was superb and the chips were spot on. Family loved it

I ordered cheese chips from this place and tbh it was a mistake. The cheese was cold, hard, and tasted like it was spit on. I don’t even want to talk about the microwaved chips. There was no structure to the dish.

Haggis was nice ..chips were nice ...mushy peas were amazing ...my partner had a small chip barm but i thought £4.20 was a bit excessive Other than that ...good food if you been on the road a while and need a refeed

We haven't been here before. Brooke our waitress was lovely she was very polite and attentive we both ordered the fish and chips peas bread and butter. I couldn't finish mine hubby polished his off. The batter was lovely and light the chips not greasy I had curry sauce instead of peas which was very nice. The cup of tea which came with the meal was lovely and hot. Congratulations to Michael on cooking such a delicious meal. We didn't have room for pudding but I'm sure it would be equally as delicious. Thankyou

Extremely Dry, thin, and poor taste. Probably the worst fish I've had and not cheap either.

7.95 for a portion of macaroni, which would have been fair enough if it wasn't a kids portion!! I'd have gave zero stars if I could have. I know prices have increased, but surely an adult portion is still warranted, I feel very ripped off and definitely won't be a return customer. To give a perspective on size, it's in a chip roll box and half the size of mu Greg's cake.

Stopped here for lunch today, good service, very clean and well laid out. Both ordered the BL fish tea, batter on the fish was light and crispy and the chips were tasty. Also tried deep fried black pudding, something that's been on the food bucket list for a while, it did not disappoint. Would definitely return (to try the deep fried mars bars and ice-cream, couldn't fit it in today) and recommend to others.

This Fish and Chips shop is very good and has a variety of items there was some vegans in our group and they said the vegan sausages were extremely good. The deep fried Mars Bar was so good I nearly bought another one the only thing was the lights were a bit bright and they had techno music would go again

Food and atmosphere fab. Wait time was very bad and once our food came 45minutes after we ordered!- the waitress attempted to give our full Scottish breakfasts to the table next to us one of whom had also ordered full English but as I noted we had been there twenty mins longer... His wife had ordered a butty and our full English x 2 had no eggs as we requested. Once we got the food we was impressed with taste however waitress didn't ask if we wanted sauce or come back to ask if it was all OK or if we needed another drink. We called in to this place on the way to denure castle from Ayr. I would go again but I'd hope to not wait as long. I appreciate it's busy on a Sunday morning but it felt we was forgotten... Even a large group. Who came in after us got thier burgers and fries before my full Scottish. Maybe service breakfast only until 12. So chef isn't having to make burgers etc at 11.15am. I still left a 10% tip As the waitress made a mistake which was retrified and we all Do this so I didn't want her to feel awful. Wait time was the issue. ❤️

The nicest breakfast I've had anywhere, bar none :) Beautifully fresh. Iced tea was delicious and lovely quality fresh coffee. On top of this, spotless surroundings and attentive service. Thank you!

Dog friendly and there is some gluten free choices from the menu, just ask the staff for details. Always a very busy wee cafe and lots of outdoor seating/ tables for a better day, or if you can brave the cold- get a good homemade soup to heat you up. Highly recommended, as always.

This place deserves 6 stars. You feel welcomed as soon as you pass the door. Every staff member is nicer than the other. Food came fast, very good, adorable patio and free Wi-Fi.

A great cafe with lots of tables, some outside. Brilliant service. Today, at the end of July, we ate from the breakfast menu whic has a good selection.

Went with the family for lunch. One of those places where everything was just ok.....not awful, not great. The food was plentiful (loads of chips) and tasty, but not scrumptious. Prices reasonable. Felt the only thing that let it down was the decor, which is just my personal preference. It felt more like a cafe, although advertised outside the front door as a coffee shop. It could have been more cosy. (Door open constantly to the ouside area, where staff were going in and out all the time), which meant we felt cold. We would have hung around longer for another drink & cake after our meal, if it been a cosier environment to sit in.

Had many special occasion brunches here as the environment is so welcoming and sweet. I love bringing new people here to introduce them to classic Ayr spots! The cafe is right next to a walk along the river for before or after your meal too.

I turned up at Dobbies just as their cafe was closing today. I was so impressed by Ron and Hannah who even though they were almost packed up, treated me with kindness. They were friendly, customer focused and a credit to Dobbies!

Hardly believable but at 1pm the restaurant had only one soup left and they had no baked potatoes. Yes, this Ayrshire food outlet had run out of baked potatoes!!!! Worth a look at things Mr Manager.

Plants looked good and nice and healthy, however a little too expensive for me and other clients were saying the same thing when we visited. A great shopping experience offering a vast selection of goods. Again, some are a little too expensive for me. A nice cafe with an exceptabile offering of cakes and snacks. Sorry no photos.

Nice garden centre 👌🏻 always will come back

Dobies Garden Centre in Ayr is decent in terms of layout and variety, but overall it falls short — especially when compared to independent garden centres in the area. The prices are noticeably high, and unfortunately, the quality doesn’t match. Many of the plants and outdoor stock look like they need a lot more attention and care, which makes the premium pricing hard to justify. It’s a convenient spot if you’re nearby, but for better value and healthier plants, you’re often better going to one of the independents.

It was my Wife's 75 Birthday & we went to Dobbies Restaurant for fish & chips. What a mistake. Fish was cold & batter was a hard chew. It had to be sitting on the counter for a long time. Now I know w why people don't finish their chips.Give credit to the server as she asked the cook (Certainly not a chef) if she should serve the fish & he just shrugged & told her to go ahead. It certainly is not a 5 star restaurant but it would struggle for a 1 star. Couldn't get back to return the food as the line was backed up. Not sure if I should keep my membership.

Very disappointing visit to the cafe yesterday afternoon. Every single table in the conservatory had dirty dishes which weren't cleared for the entirety of our 40 minutes there. I can understand that the staff are very busy however this is very off putting. We are regular visitors and have absolutely no complaints about the staff who are very hardworking, helpful and cheerful even when under great pressure. They are lovely. However a few more staff available for table clearing duties would make a considerable difference. And £1 for a two fingered KitKat? Really?

This is such a lovely hotel! The decor is quirky but well kept. The staff couldn’t be more helpful. The room we had was up the very top and it was so peaceful and comfortable. The bed was very comfy and everything was so clean and tidy. The meal was great and they had a good range of gluten free options. You just have to ask. It’s within walking distance to the beach and some shops. Would def recommend ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Exceptional service, Exceptionally good quality food, we had 3 different choice’s all cooked to perfection, the staff were very welcoming and warm, especially Jordan & Bella who had a can do helpful attitude, one of our party members were unwell and they made sure they were looked after by delivery their meal to the room, we can’t thank you enough for making our 2 day stay a very enjoyable and memorable one, we will definitely be back. Many Thanks Burns Family xxx

After an initial frosty reception on arrival, things soon changed. We had a lovely room a bit dated but it suited the hotel. Everything clean and fresh. Very attentive staff. Loved the gardens. Drew was so happy to discover sausages for dogs on the breakfast menu. He wants to go back again soon. Great location near town and beach. Yes would recommend. Peaceful and quiet just a perfect break

Is a nice place but bit dated. Shower is a explanation needed because power switch was in the entrance Hal of the room and hard to find so would be great to have explanation of technical equipment. TV turns on during the night on high volume. Looked for a timer setting but wasn’t on. Happened both nights at the same time

We had an impromptu Tuesday lunch here. Traditional dinning area overlooking the gardens. 2 courses for under £12 and big portions. Great value. Steak pie was delicious.

Awful experience at this hotel. The Chinese girl at the reception was particularly rude and unhelpful — very unprofessional behavior that set a negative tone for the whole stay. The beer at the bar was clearly watered down. Overall, not worth the money. Avoid this place.

We had a wonderfull wedding receiption at the Savoy and the food was amazing . Friendly staff and very good prices and beautiful gardens to top it off .