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Scotland, United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 Scottish food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in East Ayrshire
Best Scottish restaurants nearby. Discover the best Scottish food in East Ayrshire. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Scottish restaurants near you.. East Ayrshire (Scots: Aest Ayrshire, Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Àir an Ear) is one of thirty-two council areas of Scotland. It shares borders with Dumfries and Galloway, East Renfrewshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire. The headquarters of the council are located on London Road, Kilmarnock. With South Ayrshire and the mainland areas of North Ayrshire, it formed the former county of Ayrshire.
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10. Cochrane Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 553 reviews
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at the Cochrane Inn. Located in the village of Gatehead, on the outskirts of Kilmarnock, this traditional country inn and family restaurant, has a distinctly contemporary, yet cosy ambience. Our menu has modern twist
Reviewed By ShirleyA98
This was a special meal for my parent's wedding anniversary. The food was great, we didn't have to wait long and the ladies serving were really friendly. Even the kids meals were great quality. All 4 adults are from the set menu which had lots of choice and we were not disappointed! Would highly recommend and can't wait to go back!
9. The Coylton Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 316 reviews
Family run restaurant deep in the heart of burns country 5 miles from Ayr.
Reviewed By Mhairi H
Had lunch at the coylton arms today. Varied choice on the Sunday lunch menu. Restaurant was very quiet which was nice. We didn't have a starter but all 5 of us thoroughly enjoyed our main course. Staff were very friendly. Myself and my grandpa had steak pie which was lush. Cubes of steak were so tender and just melted in the mouth. Cajun chicken salad was out of this world. Also the chicken breast with black pudding. Sirloin steak was cooked to perfection. Desserts were stunning. I would very much recommend to come here for food and a lovely friendly welcome with nice atmosphere
8. The Fairburn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By michieg121
Good visit and very good food, staff were very pleasant and helpful. We had lovely garden views from our table, and the weather was excellent..
7. The Craigie Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
The Craigie Inn is situated in the village of Craigie on the outskirts of Kilmarnock, only 30 minutesâ drive from Glasgow. Serving Contemporary modern classic food in a warm cosy environment. It is a short trip for anyone in the surrounding towns and vill
Reviewed By Alan W
i used to visit craigie inn in my younger days its nice to see it back in action once again the meals are delicious nice friendly staff the surroundings are nice with the open fire its a great place to relax and have a drink and meal
6. Padaro Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 419 reviews
Known for years as The Canny Man this popular pub and restaurant has been relaunched as The Padaro Bar & Restaurant. Situated in Lugton, near Kilmarnock in Ayrshire, it is fast becoming a local favourite thanks to the welcoming atmosphere and friendly sta
Reviewed By Margaret C
We visit here regularly and welcome the changes which ongoing at the moment. Visited tonight at 5.30 and were given the main menu and a specials typed sheet. We both fancied the roast beef but when we were ordering were told there was no roast beef. Why not tell you when the menu is given instead of waiting till you decide? We WERE told when given the dessert menu that 2 out of 4 âspecialsâ were not available. Quite early to have run out of 3 of the specials. Also we have been 3 times during the school holidays with our granddaughters and twice out of the 3 my wee granddaughter has been given apple juice which is âoffâ. I was given the explanation the second time that they decant the juice into plastic bottles and it goes off quite quickly but if they are aware of this why are the staff not alerted to checking. If we have been given âoffâ juice on two visits how many other people have. It was replaced on both occasions by the same lady who picked up on it before we even had a chance to complain which is rather strange, as if she was expecting it. Only later did I think it would have been a nice gesture if it had been taken off the bill but it wasnât.This IS a favourite place with us but there are just a few wee tweaks needed in customer service. I would also like to add that the staff are lovely.
5. Woodlands
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Douglas645
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The front of house staff were delightful and very helpful with one member of the family who has a nut allergy. The service was relaxed and the meal was excellent. The sticky toffee pudding was one of the best we'd ever had! Thank you.
4. The Mill House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 448 reviews
A relaxed and stylish destination in the heart of Stewarton, The new-look Mill House serves delicious food, all day every day. Take a look at out our menus below.
Reviewed By Dawn M
Myself, my husband and our two friends reserved a table at The Mill House at 3pm on Sunday 9th Sept. We were going for the quiz that was starting at 5pm and thought we would get some food beforehand. What a nightmare that was! First of all, no one mentioned to us that we could eat our food in the downstairs bar where the quiz was being held and the service was absolutely atrocious! Sooo incredibly slow. No one came to see us and ask how the food was/ if we needed a drink etc. We had to try and get the staffs attention and then when we did mange to ask them for something we had a good 10 min wait before we received what we had requested. We still hadn't been served our main meal at 4.15pm so the guys jumped downstairs to see how busy the bar was and by this point it was heaving. No tables, chairs or stools available and people were actually sitting out on the stairs!Needless to say we left at 5.30pm and the quiz hadn't started yet - we definitely won't be back. Poor service and very poor quality of food.
Where to Eat in East Ayrshire: The Best Restaurants and Bars
3. The Sorn Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By 926rosemaryh
We came for lunch on a week day and chose the âchefâs menuâ (set menu). Lamb. The lamb was flabby, the chorizo bland, the gravy ill-balanced. The cous cous still very damp but the spring onions a good touch. The puddings were better and my companion really enjoyed the alcohol-soaked strawberries in her trifle. Having happy memories of eating here before, we were disappointed. There was no vegetarian option on the set menu though there was on the a la carte. Well thank you for your review, pity you never mentioned any of these issues with the Manager, we thought you had enjoyed your lunch as you cleared every mouthful in your bowl , the lamb "flabby" strange choice of words but it was from Chump of Lamb which was waterbathed then Roasted , chorizo bland !!!!! cous cous was made with chicken stock and spring onions to order so it would be moist , I walk past your table and never motioned to mention any of these, strange, but thank you again for voicing on opinion on here instead of us dealing with the matter, hope to see you soon , Craig
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2. Weston Tavern & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 447 reviews
The Weston Tavern was originally the Kilmaurs manse, Today the historic old building has been transformed with great care and consideration into a beautiful classic country pub and restaurant, where you can be sure to find a friendly and enjoyable experie
Reviewed By Cara M
Had a lovely meal on saturday got the last table booked through facebook. Myself and dad had chicken live pate to start my dad had stake pie and i had the poached salmon which was lovely and i had raspberry and vanilla ice cream for my dessert. My dad had a pint of Inveralmond Lia Fail real ale which was in excellent condition and a half pint of chocolate stout which i think is made by Merchant city brewing company which was also in excellent condition. i had a pint of coke which was a refill. only thing was service little slow but other than that was a lovely meal and staff were very friendly.Hi CaraThank you for leaving such in in depth 5* review it's really pleasing to read that you and your dad enjoyed your visit to my wee tavern and restaurant.It's also really pleasing to read that your father enjoyed his cask ale .We look forward to seeing you back soon.
Where to eat British food in East Ayrshire: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. The Black Bull Tarbolton
Overall Ratings
4 based on 436 reviews
Fine dining restaurant using local produce sourced fresh and seasonal with private dinning area available for functions and a unique decorated public restaurant.
Reviewed By Ken F
Had a wonderful dinner here, standard of cuisine was WAY beyond our expectations! You can get everything from classic pub-grub and a great childrenâs menu to excellent steaks and a high standard of cuisine including duck and red snapper. The menu choices change regularly.
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