Duel in the Sun Restaurant in South Ayrshire

Disappointed is an understatement. Booked a late afternoon table for two expecting it to be similar in standard to the Dormy restaurant at Gleneagles, sadly it did not deliver. Impressive looking from outside, was greeted at front door and then directed upstairs. Stood about at an empty reception desk, eventually walked into bar area to find a staff member. Restaurant was fairly quiet, the table had superb views over the coast. My partner ordered the cottage pie, I ordered an egg sandwiches and a beetroot, goats cheese salad, plus drinks. Food arrived, asked if we would like same drinks again 'yes please' (a white wine and a coke zero), to be given a red wine and a reg coke (which as Type1 Diabetic, I thankfully spotted). The cottage pie tasted like microwave mash that had been put under the grill, with meat that tasted like it had been reheated, only ate half, complained when plates cleared 'oh ok', nothing more was said. Asked for the bill, then asked again 10 minutes later... waited 5 minutes for payment to be taken.... ended up going to bar (which had been sitting with dirty glasses for the entirety of my meal), bill in hand asking to pay (and I genuinely think the staff wouldn't have cared if I'd just walked out). Had high expectations, and maybe the main hotel is better, but this was a truly disappointing experience.

Treated Mum to a Mother’s day meal out. Being new to the area, wanted the main Turnberry restaurant ‘1906’ but informed it wasn’t open for lunch only dinner - so opted for the sister restaurant ‘Duel in the Sun’ instead. Venue is superb. Service similar with attentive staff made you feel as important as the price tag suggested. Menu was somewhat limited to that only marginally above a bar menu and not elevated to the associated costs. So much so, that with little inspiring for mains, the sandwich options were chosen for 2 of our party and not up to par (pun intended) for the money. I'm happy to pay for service, location and quality where due but the menu requires some re-imagining to support what was the better part of £250 for 4 with drinks. Discretionary 10% tip automatically added to the bill annoys me. Sadly will not be on the list for future special (or any) occasions.

We had a lovely meal at Dual in the Sun. Staff were wonderful, a special thank you to Annabell and Robbie who were absolutely lovely, attentive and knowledgeable. Went for our honeymoon and the tram kindly arranged complimentary glasses of prosecco and a shared dessert. Restaurant is a Club house with great views of golf course, turnberry light House and the sea. Had football on the TV. Very spacious layout of tables, felt very relaxed, very comfortable and excellent service

Ate at this restaurant on a quite Friday afternoon with colleagues from work. Restaurant was lovely with great views of the golf course. Food was really nice and very good portions but maybe a little expensive for myself. Waiting staff were very poor… they didn’t know about gluten free food or drinks, they dropped the onion rings on the table and totally forgot one of the orders which we they had come back and take after we highlighted it. Staff let the place down.

Dropped in for nice sandwiches and drinks..the setting lovely as usual and staff very polite and friendly. It was only after we were driving up the road I noted the small pino grigio spritzer had been charged as £16 which was more than the Coronation Chicken sandwich....ridiculous..so check the bill before you pay.

We ate and drank in here whilst staying at the hotel. It was very disappointing - we went twice, once when it was over-run with members and was busy and loud with extremely slow service and once when it was very quiet and seemed drab and a little grubby. Anyone expecting a luxurious, resort style club house (as we were) is in for a huge disappointment (as we were!).

We had a meal here when staying at the hotel. My husband who can I point out is never ill from food was violently sick all night within hours of returning from the restaurant. He still doesn’t feel right 3 days on. The restaurant was swarming with flies over our table which was off putting when eating. I know it had been a hot day and windows would have been open but there were far too many to feel comfortable with. Still had to pay for the meal no offer to compensate his sickness and take his meal off the bill. Avoid.

Having booked a three day golf trip to TumpTurnberry we were mortified to discover that the Golf Club bar/restaurant and the halfway hut had been shut (till whenever), on the day we got there. So after a game we were forced to walk upstairs to the main Hotel bar to drink and eat there. Which for anyone that doesn't know, is absolutely dreadful. Bad service, indifferent food and extremely high prices.

Decided to treat ourselves to lunch today. Checked menu online and each chose our ‘sand wedge’ in advance. Arrived and given table beside window (after requesting this). All good so far. Menus provided was a reduced version on the one online and unfortunately the salmon and prawn croissant plus steak sandwich were both not available. We then both chose the battered fish with chips plus glass of Pinot Grigio and a still water. Fish was ok but my chips were either undercooked or had ben lying around and reheated. Ate a few but gave up. Told waitress when she took plates away. She apologised… Regarding price of a very average glass of Pinot Grigio - shocking at £14.50. So all in the cost was £62. I appreciate this is Turnberry and if quality of food plus choice had been as expected I would not have provided this review. Doubt very much we will return

Perfect little spot for some lunch with a pretty view. Polite staff and lovely fresh food. A nice treat when on a weekend away although it is a little pricey at £72.50 for two mains, a vodka/dash and lemonade. Would highly recommend.

This is an excellent place for a casual relaxing dinner or lunch, if you are staying at Turnberry, or in the area. The food is great and the service excellent. We only visited once on our stay, but I wished we had gone more than once. There is a great view from the restaurant but note Sky Sports is on the TV in here, although the sound isn't on but it is a golf "club house"/sports bar.

Lovely location overlooking the golf course and sea. Food was fine but not exciting and quite pricey.

We stayed in the hotel for one night so we decided to eat in there. Service was slow. They don't have menus you have to download them to your phone. The Food is pricey. Food was good but wouldn't rave about it

Booked the Duel In The Sun for lunch, thinking it would be a lovely treat for a friends 50th birthday. I was very let down when I walked into the restaurant and felt it was a glorified club house with sky sports on massive screens around the restaurant (these were not on the restaurant website images!!). I really thought it was going to be a restaurant, but was no better that a city Wetherspoon pub. I would most definitely not have booked it if I’d know what it was like inside. I was so disappointed and felt bad for my friend who I had told I had booked a lovely surprise for her birthday lunch. The wine was overpriced and so was the food -£15 for a sandwich with a few crisps on the plate. Aside from this, the ladies on reception in the main hotel were very helpful and gave us a couple of clubs each to use the pitch and putt, which was great fun. The main hotel felt very special, as I hoped the Duel In The Sun would have been, but sadly it was a massive let down and ruined a day that my friend can never get back. Her birthday was flat. Absolutely gutted.

Look, it's lovely to be down by such a famous golf course - even if we're not golfers! But we'd looked forward to lunch here as a real treat during our ten nights at the Turnberry Hotel, and we were really disappointed. The food was mediocre, at best. My wife's steak was so poorly prepared as to be inedible. The "crispy cheesy potato rosti bites" with my pretty bland salmon turned out to be hash browns - no better than cheap, frozen, shop-bought stuff, but for £7. Onion rings were barely cooked. We'd also checked with the hotel that the clubhouse would be toddler-friendly. That extends to having a nappy bin in the disabled toilet, but no changing table and "You'll just have to change her on the floor". By the exceptionally high standards of the main hotel, this was very poor all round. A great shame.

We went to Dual In The Sun Restaurant as we didn't fancy the menu in the 1906 restaurant at Turnberry. We were impressed with the menu here and the situation. We had wonderful views from our table and it was a very pleasant experience. There was a one way system in operation around the building and hand sanitiser stations. The menus were either under the glass top table or via a QR code, which meant you didn't have to touch a menu. The food was delicious and the service was relaxed, slightly slower than I normally expect, but I didn't mind as I was on holiday.

As the main hotel is currently closed the only place to eat within Trump Turnberry is this restaurant. Food and service is what you would expect from an establishment like this. Food was excellent and well presented and efficient staff.

We went for lunch at the Duel in the Sun restaurant within the clubhouse and it was a very pleasant experience. We had dined previously in the hotel but that is currently closed due to the pandemic. We were welcomed and told about the one way system within the building and to use the hand sanitiser. We made our way to the restaurant and had to wait for a minute while our table and chairs were sanitised. The menus were under the glass topped table so we could read them but not touch them. The food and service was great as always and i look forward to another visit soon.

Rib eye £38 returned as very chewy. No sides included. You can buy a steak from Tesco for £7 which is stunning, come on. Second steak not much better but hangry so are it. Luxury fish and chips, piled so high it was just a...

We changed from the 1906 restaurant because we preferred the menu. The restaurant is really relaxed, serviced by professional courteous friendly staff. We were on an overnight celebration and they all made it really special. So special we’ll have to come back! Thanks to all...

Popped down Saturday afternoon while staying at Turnberry. Watched the rugby and then stayed for food, staff and food both very good. Recommend this if in the area

We have visited A duel in the Sun several times in the past. We have typically enjoyed the food and the service, but I find that sometimes the restaurant is holding back with what they could achieve, and the stunning location is hindered by sometimes...

The ambiance to the restaurant just gives you that good feeling.The staff were great and really good. We order a starter of squid and crab on toast ....just super Our mains were lobster and duck ..just knocked us ... If in the area do visit...

went for a meal here during our stay the squid starter and the luxury fish were both very good and well presented staff were very helpful and freidly would definitely recommend a visit

We were staying at the Trumph Turnberry Hotel which offers a shuttle service to this restaurant. We chose to din3 here a# they offered a vegetarian menu which had a good choice of dishes. Our food was delicious and the service was excellent. Very helpful...

The Duel in the Sun Restaurant is great for drinks or quick meal after golf. Grab a table by the windows for a view of the golf courses. The restaurant is also good for a casual dinner. The hamburgers and soup are very good. The...

I have eaten dinner here twice and loved it. So we were looking forward to trying the Sunday Roast. Unfortunately it was very disappointing. In a quiet restaurant we had to wait at the entrance for someone to sort menus rather than be seated. The...

Staff compared to the main hotel are poorly managed / trained! Took ages to order despite a reservation. Food was ok , just the service really badly lacking! Needs better management to the standard of the hotel!

Relaxing location with a decent wine list and good food. Staff very helpful and friendly but there was nothing too memorable, atmosphere was flat and it felt like eating in a golf club house rather than a restaurant. Stuck with the 1906

Stayed at the hotel for a couple of nights and ate in the restaurant twice. The menu selection was more than adequate for our tastes and the cost of wine and beer less than I expected in a hotel of this staure. Have eaten there...

Very nice view and relaxed atmosphere. Food wise mixed. The asparagus and poached egg was excellent. Crabmeat on toast was fresh but overpowered with two much herbs. The toasts were muschy. We then had the « luxury » fish and chips. I would recommend to stick with...

The staff will tell you the 'menu changes about 1800hrs', But it doesn't........... What changes is the portion-size and the price. The lunch menu is regurgitated to suit the higher-spending dinner clients, so the lunchtime decent bowl of soup with bread and butter becomes a...

We were a group of 12 for dinner. Since we are staying at the beautiful Turnberry property this was an easy place for dinner — after a great day of golf for the boys nearby and a day of sightseeing for the girls. We opted...

The views are great of the golf course. The food was good. We at there for dinner and for coffee before golf the the small lunch after golf. For dinner I had the Salmon for dinner and it was very good. My husband had the...

Went for family meal ,excellent service and meal, and lovely scenery while you have your meal friendly staff

We ate lunch and dinner here. A couple of things. The setting is spectacular. The service was a little slow at dinner and it wasn’t busy. The menu is very limited and those who had seafood were very disappointed by the stodgy batter - both...

Had a lovely meal here to celebrate our Golden Wedding.The staff were very friendly and attentive .Our fillet steaks were delicious and the onion rings the best I have had.Felt the prices were a little steep but it was a special occasion

This is both a club house bar and a restaurant, but in our experience the kitchen can't cope with both!

Great setting - food and staff all local and very attentive. The sirloin for 2 is amazing! Very reasonable as well.

Whilst pleasant enough the food is nothing special and for the prices they charge really poor value. Stayed for 3dats & nights at the hotel. This is the best value restaurant on offer but still really not great for a 5-star hotel. The golf is...

I recently had dinner here with business associates and had a wonderful meal. I was advised to get the Fish & Chips so I did. The fish was an almost tempura-like feast. Very tasty and the Guinness was good, too!

We ate lunch in the “ Duel In The Sun Restaurant” after a round of golf on one of Turnberry’s fabulous golf courses. The setting is wonderful overlooking the Ailsa 18th fairway and green and the restaurant is decorated and furnished to a high standard....

Had a meal with friends on Saturday evening whilst staying at the hotel, please beware of the cables on the floor behind the desk, easy trip hazard. Ordered four drinks and a bottle of wine for the meal, servers took two wine glasses away leaving...

Great place for drinks. The history and views are outstanding and it’s a nice quiet oasis when the main hotel bar busy.

We were staying at the Trump Turnberry and decided to eat at the Duel in the Sun. We were transported down to the clubhouse via a Mercedes mini van and the driver was very friendly and chatty. Dinner was wonderful and we decided against appetisers...

Had breakfast then lunch here recently before and after a round of golf. If a touch expensive, it is compensated by the extremely high standard of food and service. Truly what you expect from a 5* establishment. It ha§ recently been refurbished and the surroundings...

Came here for our evening meal whilst staying at turnberry hotel. The service was exceptional and nothing was too much trouble. After the meal we were driven back to the hotel in the shuttle service as it was a cold night, had it been a...

We loved our meal here at this resteraunt, the food, service and staff were excellent. We will definitely return again soon.

The place has TVs with CNN on all the time! The food is less than average and the prices are astronomical.

Con una marcada ambientación, basada en el mundo del golf, este amplio local es todo un museo del Open Británico, con imágenes de algunos de sus más ilustres ganadores. La comida está bien, pero la visita es obligada si eres un fan de los 18 hoyos

Toller Ausblick auf den Golfplatz und hohe Erwartung an das Clubhaus nach einem tollen 18-Loch-Fight. Service steht herum und kann sich nicht entschliessen, wer an den Tisch kommen will. Bestellung 2x falsch aufgenommen. Essen : Steak medium rare fast durchgebraten, Pfeffermühle wurde geordert , aber nicht gebracht : Service hatte verstanden wir wollten Pfefferminze!?!? Rotwein zum Essen nicht rechtzeitig am Tisch, Pasta völlig verkocht und ohne Gewürz. Danach gab es für den Service eine verbale herbe Kritik!!! Hier muss der Restaurantleiter noch viel Arbeit leisten!