The Canny Man in East Ayrshire

The Canny Man. Jeez. Went for breakfast with Santa. Been in previous years and it was great. Unfortunately, this year was a shocker. Glow in the dark square sausage, stale rolls, undercooked bacon, a cold restaurant, tea/coffee in paper cups, sticky tables and a Santa more fake than a tiktoker's tan. Avoid

This was my first visit back to the Canny Man in 5 years. I used to love the food, the decor and the atmosphere however I was shocked arriving tonight for dinner. The restaurant was freezing cold, me and my partner kept our jackets on throughout the meal. We had chicken tempura to start which was basically all batter and no chicken for £7.50. I then had the steak pie and years ago I would have told anyone that the canny man steak pie was the best steak pie I’d ever tasted but I was highly disappointed. My first bite of meat was chewy and fatty and so was the rest of it, I left the majority in the dish. The mash looked and tasted like it had been left on the plate for hours, there was a hard layer on top of it. My partner had a burger which he said was okay but definitely not worth £15! Service was slow even though only two other tables in the full restaurant. The decor seemed cold and uninviting, I remember it being cosy with a lit fire and comfy chairs but they are long gone now. Sadly will not be returning.

Having seen this place change hands for years we were so hopeful and looking forward to see if it had returned to former glory. It hadn’t Possibly worst meal for a long time and I had to drive 20 minutes to get there. Decor underwhelming. Atmosphere none. Furniture uncomfortable and cheap Memory choice limited and on cheap A4 paper Prices not cheap however. Photo of Tempura Chicken starter with sweet chilli dip £7.50.see photo. That sums it up. Did complain and manager said should have been 4 pieces. Tbf the manager apologised Me of our party had a burger which the waitress spilled a drink into. When replaced the 2nd burger was raw. 3rd wasn’t great. My wife sent her man back. Dessert didn’t get any better The place is confused in identity. Posh prices but poor service and cheap cafe food. Avoid at all costs whatever the name

After reading some reviews four of the work colleagues decided to go to The Canny Man for a dinner on a Friday evening in mid June 2023. We were greeted in a nice way by staff and after a while ordered four steak pies. Our meals arrived in about 10 minutes which was super suspicious. The pastry looked like a crispy morning roll and tasted bland. The meat was pale, gravy was watery. Mash potatoes looks as if they were on the plate since the morning with a dry film all around. Root vegetables on the side were the only good thing about the meal. I’ve read many great reviews about the place before but never been there. We were all deeply disappointed and will not go back for a meal

Over priced and tiny portions will leave you skint and hungry I won’t be returning. The staff were nice and attentive Shame I didn’t have enough money left over to tip.

Been going here for years and stopped by this week for a bowl of soup and a pint. Two bowls or soup, half a sandwich and two pints. Total bill - £31!! When we queried it we were told the prices have gone up. Yep - we were charged £7 per pint!!!! Food was really excellent…. Canny Man, Parafin Lamp, Padaro …..and whatever you’ll Be called next - it’s been a blast. We’ll sadly not be back.

We visited for a family meal and we have to say from start to finish the service and food where amazing. After reading a couple of reviews we decided to try again as we haven’t been since the new name. We were not disappointed the staff are so friendly , the service was prompt and the food was delicious and hot. We where told they have new chefs and I have to say you won’t be disappointed if you try this little treasure .

We used to come here regularly when it was The Canny Man and the Paraffin Lamp before that. First time we came when it changed to Padaro, the food was pretty non-descript so we thought we would give it a second chance. How disappointing! There was practically no-one in, which should have been an indicator, but the waiter took over 20 minutes to come and ask us if we wanted a drink. We decided to have the Sunday Lunch - 2 normal portions and a smaller one. £13.95 for 2 pieces of very chewy and inedible beef, 2 small roast potatoes (that looked as though Aunt Bessie had had a hand in) and 5 small cubes of boiled turnip is not worth it together with tasteless and extremely salty gravy. The smaller portion at £8.95 simply had 1 slice of beef. We did complain at the time as it really was inedible and they took off 1 beef from the bill. Needless to say, we will not be back and I cannot recommend this place to anyone.

Dont know where to start as Christmas Day here was a complete let down and just awful. Half a bowl of lentil soup which wasnt cooked through as veg and lentils were still hard and no seasoning, just tasted like the water which lentils had been drained in. Starters were ok but nothing to write home about. Was hardly worth bothering with lemon sorbet as scoop was so small. Mains were not great at all. Veg were hard, roasted potatoes were either Aunt Bessie type frozen versions or some which had been pre-cooked days ago and re-heated. Bigs in blankets were reheated. Turkey was ok beef was so chewy it couldn't be eaten. Felt main courses had been heated in microwave. We did mention mains weren't great but took no notice. Desserts were even worse. Trifles were the first we've ever came across in our lives. Dont even know what they were but it wasnt a trifle Some sort of frozen gelatine stuff which seemed days old. Apple strudel was cold asked for it to be heated up and it still came back cold. Again said to waitress but nothing was done about any if our comments re food. We weren't offered tea or coffee. No atmosphere st all, music was too loud so couldn't talk without shouting. Staff were ok and some did dress up but there wasntvany of the usual Christmas buzz. The restaurant was absolutely freezing too as no heating on at all, was like sitting in an ice box. No apologies were made re our earlier comments re poor food when paying bill. There seemed to be a lot if fairly full plates going back to the kitchen so we obviously weren't the only ones who thought the food offerings were a bit poor. Most awful Christmas Dinner we've ever had and it ruined our family Christmas. We wont be back and certainly wouldn't recommend anyone visiting for Christmas Dinner next year.

This has changed hands a number of times and frankly, I was put off on my last visit to the Paraffin Lamp. I went with a friend to what is now called the Padaro and I am so glad I did. There was just two of us at an early lunch and we were welcomed. The food was just a little bit different and enjoyable. The service was good and the décor modern and fresh . I will go again.

Just two adults for lunch. The service was quick and efficient The food was good and the experience was enjoyable in very fresh surroundings. Worth a wee detour.

A light lunch for 3. Padaro were happy to serve us three starters for lunch. All three were beautifully presented and very tasty. Like the food the restaurant is well presented throughout and the toilets were gleaming. I have always enjoyed my visits to Padaro but it seems they have stepped up to a new level, not easy when it was already a more than acceptable place to eat out.

Four of us went after a Funeral for lunch,only one other table had someone Drinks took a while ,Food took even longer I had Steak Pie when I got it it was barely warm which I sent back when it returned wasn't any warmer it was as if the had dinner ready and put aside waiting on Puff pastry rising We used this restaurant before it changed hands and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere Not even good cafe food will not be back

enjoyable 2 course lunch, with well prepared food in a lovely setting outside in the sun. Menu was simple but with good choice pub options, with no disappointment. If i could suggest a few things, get more tables on the paved area as its large(dont put more on the decking), spray some weed killer in a few areas(not looking for royal gardens but appearance can be a lot), and get better printed menus than A4 paper

2nd visit within the week, today’s special was a rack of ribs they were cooked perfectly. I had the white chocolate cheese cake for dessert and I would happily recommend to everyone. Amazing Meal

3 people for dinner last night. No beer on draft just cider. Menu was limited. Nothing like the website. Service was very very poor. Had to go to the bar where 4 members of staff standing talking. You need someone to train your staff and...

Terrible visit, ridiculous menu with no choice. We ordered 4 different items and all were awful. Food cold and undercooked. Staff appear to all be new and untrained. So sorry to see this place be run into the ground!

After months of lockdown, my husband and I went to Padaro for lunch today. My husband had battered fish and chips and enjoyed it very much. It was a fairly large portion ! Sadly however I had Steak pie and have nothing good to say...

We had a family birthday celebration at this place on Saturday and it was a complete wash out. The menu given to us on arrival was an A4 sheet of paper with items on it that a 12 year old could have cooked. Excuse was...

No ice, no tonic other than slim line, slow service. Waited for over an hour for food. Terrible curry, chicken in a sea of sauce with raw onion. soggy overcooked rice. This could not have been cooked by a trained chef. We won’t be going...

This was the first time I had seen family since the start of the first lockdown. I understand as a chef how difficult things can be in a kitchen however when we booked, there was a large menu to choose from. We were not called...

The place looks nice and you can enjoy a pint in the beergarden, but avoid the food! My husband had a green Thai curry. No vegetables in it - just a raw (???) red onion. My steak pie was very dull and the carrots and...

The menu is very limited with very little choice. I personally don’t think you get value for your money. It’s not so much a restaurant more like a posh bar with pub grub. The only upside is that the staff are polite and friendly. We...

What a letdown. Had Sunday lunch with the family. The menu selection was limited, Starters were plentiful, but not up to much in the flavour department. My sons beef burger was raw in the middle, which, was sent back. The Chineese curry, was insipid, my...

We had looked to go to Padaro for some time now, as reviews generally good so booked for Sunday lunch - what a disappointment! We got our initial drinks in quick time but then 20mins or so went by and no one came to take...

Went with Husband and sister in law for dinner at 5.30pm still sitting an hour later waiting for our meal - restaurant not particularly busy either, really poor service, Food nice enough but service appalling will think again before I book as 1 hour for...

Had a fantastic lunch at this resteraunt. We chose from the main menu. Steak pie. Beautiful tender chunks of beef. Fluffy pastry. Carrots and sugar snap peas. Very hot. My wife had the pasta. Hot delicious and well cooked. My wife uses a wheel chair...

Couldn't visit the restaurant this Christmas day so had lunch delivered instead. Very reasonable price and much more food than I expected. Excellent quality and great service all round. Would definitely recommend. Thanks for everything.

Called the restaurant to enquire about sit in, we asked them if they were part of east Ayrshire because they are in level 4 lockdown they said they were in north Ayrshire which was fine then got a call back 10 mins later from an...

Went last Sunday for afternoon tea. I have been here a few times and have always had a good meal with excellent service and this time was no different. We hadn't had afternoon tea here before and we weren't disappointed. Although we were supposed to...

Ordered takeaway for the first time, and it arrived quickly (within an hour, as estimated at checkout). The food was still warm when we got it, and was worth the wait. Would order again.

Been here a couple of times since it has been taken over from new owners and would highly recommend. Staff are friendly, food arrived quickly and was delicious. Went with my boyfriend and again with my family last night and it did not disappoint. Great decor, very warm and welcoming. If you are hesitant with new ownership, don’t be it won’t disappoint!

We had a groupon voucher for a steak meal, it was delicious. Both steaks cooked to perfection, one of the most enjoyable steaks I have ever eaten. We also ordered mussels to start to share which were also delicious. Would recommend for all, lovely restaurant and staff.

This establishment is 1st class - clean tidy and spacious. Meals were to match many options would highly recommend

I've tried several meals here and each one was delicious and fresh. I recommend the lasagne and the chilli beef. Will be ordering for a delivery soon. Its great to have some lovely home cooked meals rather than your usual chinese and indian takeaways

Went in today and wasn’t disappointed with the meal. Nicely presented and staff couldn’t do enough for you

Thought I would have a treat. Wanted a quality meal delivered after working 12 hr shifts. Steak pie with chips. Plenty of steak tender gravy lacked flavour chips fine. No veg Cheesecake. Forget it. Tasteless pile of what appeared to just be whipped cream with a biscuit base. 1 strawberry and 1 party ring. Disappointed No reply from restaurant in regard to my complaint. Definitely will not be using them again. Wasted my money and was left disappointed in what I thought would have been a quality Meal. Go to a chippy instead and buy a dessert from the shop.

Firstly, the Padaro stack is absolutely brilliant!! One of the best dishes ive eaten anywhere. The resturant was nicely decorated and minimalist. The food was fresh and very tasty if a little on the expensive side

The day after EOHO and we dropped in to Padaro for dinner. We had an Itison voucher for steak main meal and a glass of wine for two. A large glass of White Zinfandel and a medium glass of Merlot accompanied our excellent (and extra to our voucher) starters of Cullen Skink and a Padaro Stack (fried tattie scone with black pudding, a poached egg and Parma ham with a mustard sauce). Two 10oz Sirlion Steaks with tomato and onion rings with selected fries and potato skins were cooked to perfection and full of flavour. With an added tomato juice the bill (above the voucher cost) was under £20 - great value. Well worth a visit especially during September on Mon - Wed as ALL main courses are half price!

Visited this off the cuff and glad we did. Staff were safety conscious and very nice and friendly. Steak pie and chickpea curry was really tasty. Portions were small but more than enough. Desserts of raspberry and snowball sundae was amazing!!!! Would return and recommend a visit if you are passing!

Hubby & I decided to give this place a try after hearing rave reviews on it. Fab menu with a great variety of dishes, something to suit everyone, including me as im mega fussy!Both had chicken tempura to start, - 3 big bits of chicken which was lovely.Hubby had mac cheese with black puddin & ham(this can also be done without to suit vegetarians)&chilli cheese chips(which he said were amazing). I ordered off the specials menu, and had the chicken leek & mushroom pie, with a side of fries, which was delicious. Neither of us managed a pudding, as we were stuffed from the starter & main.The staff fab & were really friendly too.We will defo be going back as its a nice change & lovely setting.

I had previously visited this restaurant when it was the parafin lamp and also the canny man,there has been a lot improvements since the canny man,notable the quality of the food. Much better and ample sizes too.Gone is the brewers fare style pay upfront and give a table number then hope for the best,proper table service makes a difference.Service was a little slow but this reflects the fact the food is being cooked from fresh rather than reheated and the wait was worth it.

I arrived at 8.15pm on a Monday to be told that they stopped serving at 8.00pm, which I thought was very early. They did however, say they would serve me, which was very helpful. I ordered chicken fajitas, which was spicy and delicious, followed by chocolate mousse, which was generous in size but light and airy. I would recommend for a pleasant evening meal.

We visited 2 days ago - a 3 household family group including first time European visitors to Scotland . This was our first visit since the restaurant changed from the Canny Man to Padaro. Having booked in advance we were surprised that our table was not 1 metre distant from the next table - so apparently were the diners at the other table who very quickly finished their dinners and left.We all enjoyed our meals, although the quality did vary from well cooked steak and sizzling chicken fajitas to steak pies with little meat and a very thin pizza that would have not been to everyone's choice. The mussels tasted very fresh - but 5 mussels were still closed and therefore not suitable to be eaten. They should not have been served. It would have been helpful to have had a drinks menu to aid communication.Service was slow although we appreciate that it takes longer with perhaps fewer chefs to produce 10 meals. However that does not excuse forgetting the chips from the child's menu, or the milk shake which turned out to be watery and undrinkable.

Staff were very attentive and friendly so couldn’t fault them. Waited 1.5 hours for main courses which were poor. Cajun chicken burger was missing anything Cajun and I had a lettuce root (the bit you throw away) in it, bacon in the burger was barely cooked and super fatty. The sweet potato fries had a soapy taste. The kids fajitas came with 1 tiny wrap. We’ve been here before it was done up and couldn’t fault it. Shame it’s no longer as good.

First time since conversion from The Canny Man and what a pleasant surprise. Light, spacious and modern. Good menu and lovely staff. A strong 4/5 and we will be back.

Came here with my kids for a bite to eat when we were out in the car, food was amazing! Black pudding special I had was outstanding especially with the fresh salad and sweetcorn relish staff were faultless and very attentive, I'll definitely be back

We haven't been here for many years but decided to give it a try. Staff were really friendly. Food was really fresh, hot and tasty. Lots of choice on the menu. They are doing the government dine out to help out so it was a bargain. Small play area outside so handy if kids are in your party. We will definitely go back.

I was at this restaurant yesterday with my friend. We decided on to have the deluxe burger each with my friend having the beef burger and I had the chicken option.The food was delivered quickly and was lovely and hot so obviously freshly cooked.We both enjoyed our meal and the service was first class.

For my daughter’s birthday we decided to try a takeaway from here. So pleased we did, the burgers, both chicken and beef were absolutely delicious. My grandson was also very impressed with his pizza, remarking that he really enjoyed the thin base with a very thick topping. Clean plates all round. Delivery to Beith was also prompt. We will definitely be using this service again.

Decided on a takeaway from here, they were doing a 3 course dinner at £11.95 each for delivery. Which included lentil soup, salt and chilli shredded chicken, chips, rice and curry sauce and a slice of cake.The soup was extremely salty, couldnt eat it, there was no peppers on the salt and chilli chicken like in the photo on facebook and chips were very scarce, and no strawberry on my cake and the cream had melted, I cant eat cream so that was just a waste.It wasn't really worth the money as it wasn't like what was advertised and we were still hungry after eating what we could!

I had no idea that this restaurant existed, although I have been when it was previously The Canny Man.I was very pleased to see The Padaro on FoodHub as we do prefer pub grub so I placed an order for myself and my fiancé last night.The food arrived in under an hour (Kilbirnie) and was absolutely brilliant.I ordered steak pie which was delicious and my fiancé ordered lasagne which he loved but only thing maybe held it back from being perfect was there being no garlic bread but on the whole he loved it.My mint areo cheesecake was moreish and fiancé loved his fudge cake so we'll definitely be ordering again (I'm sure this time there will be garlic bread )

What a joke my order was, food was soo bad and missing have my order. Wouldn't eat from here again ever

Had a lovely meal here pate was delicious and steaks were cooked to perfection I had garlic butter which was delicious but a bit too greasy I then had the raspberry sundae to finish the staff were very obliging and attentive but only 2 serving so service was a bit on the slow side

Popped in for a tea time meal with the family today. Staff are always good and prompt with service provided. Food was good, I got fish and chips, when it arrived it was more like fish gougons not what I expected, should make clear on menu, but tasted good. Everything else was fine, and will certainly return in future.

I have been a canny man patron for years so have been keen to try out Padaro and today was finally the day I got to try it! Armed with a 3 year old and an 18 month old we went along and were shown to a seat no problem. The place was quite busy for a Sunday afternoon. Before we even managed to order lunch, my 3 year old who is toilet training had a wee accident and very quickly with no fuss it was cleaned up while I took him off to get changed. By the time we got back to the table, the floor was mopped and the seat changed and they were so professional and understanding about it all. We ordered quickly for the kids as they were hungry and within a few minutes their lunch arrived which meant we could order and sit in peace for a bit until ours arrived. I had chicken tempura and then a pizza while my husband had soup followed by a deluxe burger. Food was lovely and the service was great. Just before we finished a ceilidh band started up in the foyer and although not my cup of tea, you could see that people come to watch them and it gave the place a lovely feeling. Would definitely return!

We were impressed with the food, the staff and atmosphere in this family run restaurant. A welcome stop on a chilly day.

We have visited this restaurant for years, in fact since it was the Paraffin Lamp! Have been liking going at weekends since new owners took over as they usually have really good “Specials” at weekends. Had a really delicious orange & mango sorbet a few weeks ago. One bugbear (I gather with many people!) is the skinny fries. I don’t usually take them but I had the Cajun burger today (absolutely delicious by the way) and burgers are maybe(!) the only thing fries go with. However they were even worse than usual, could have done with a little more cooking as they were pale and a bit hard. I was told to say I didn’t want fries in future and they would substitute something else. If they know these fries are so unpopular why are we waiting for a new menu before they are changed? The fries were not even the worst of today’s meal. One of the special deserts was lime and coconut sponge with fresh cream and fruit. The “fruit” consisted of a very small spray of red currants and 3 raspberries but the lime and coconut sponge was nothing short of awful. It was obviously microwaved and had morphed into a lump of hot stodge which didnt taste of either lime or coconut. Sponge should be light and delicate. This was neither.Overall a very disappointing visit this time.

Enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea today. Great selection of cakes with choice of filling for sandwiches. Chicken tikka, very tasty, alternated with ham and tomato was chef’s pick. Only criticism is not enough tea, pot really only holds one mug/two small cups. Perhaps more savoury options with fewer cakes could be offered.

Have been to the restaurant several times when it was the Canny Man, have been twice since it became the Padaro and would definitely recommend a visit or more. It is still a family run restaurant, it has the same Chefs and the food and service is excellent. The new decor is refreshing and comfortable and in Spring and summer the outdoor seating will be nice to use. Another bonus is it is dog friendly in the bar where you can also have food. I would definitely recommend taking a trip to The Padaro. My friends and I settle for the Soup and Sandwich Co.bcombo which includes a tea, coffee or soft drink and your choice of a huge cake all for great value of £10.95. As we live in the Southside of Glasgow, East Kilbride and Barrhead, our visits are not so frequent in the Winter, but we will be back for the Spring and Summer.

Visited on a Groupon voucher for two burger meals. My husband had the deluxe burger which he thought was excellent I had the cajun chicken which was also excellent. We had a soft drink and a medium glass of wine. Both were reasonably priced. We also had two coffees which were of a decent quality coffee. Service was good. Well worrh a visit. Will return.

Visited afternoon of Saturday 22nd Feb & ordered Fish n Chip & Mac n Cheese. There was a mix up with our order (didn't print off in the kitchen) so we had to wait a while - no big deal.

Had a lovely lunch here, the service was very attentive and friendly and drinks and food arrived very quickly.

We visited today for the first time using a groupon voucher, there was a ceilidh on and the place was very busy. It was a nice little change from the normal music you would usually get in a restaurant.

First time back since new owners, went for Steak Dinner on Groupon offer.

Last time we visited the canny man we decided never to return , the food was like boring pub food . This time we will definitely be back , it was excellent . Love the new decor , love the menu and the staff listen .

Went for dinner tonight and the food was fantastic ! Would definitely recommend to all. Service was very welcoming and our server Robyn was very friendly and full of smiles.

Having been customers for many years at the Canny Man and celebrated many family occasions, Christmas Dinner and have always always looked forward to going, now in retirement we have the time to frequent this well loved eatery.

Visited here for Sunday lunch, hadn’t booked a table as thought it would be no problem. We were lucky to get a table as it was really busy. Food was really nice and they had a small Scottish band playing , which seemed popular with the older clients. Nice touch though.

We both ordered chicken fajitas. Was looking forward to the guacamole but unfortunately, it came out of a tube. Likewise with the relish and the seasoning on the chicken and peppers. How very disappointing.

Under new family management - the name is a combination of the children's names, not that that makes it easier to recall. Staff were personable, service was fast, coffee was rather good, but the hot milk was cold. A good range of the usual favourites on the menu. The fish and chips was ok but the twiglet chips were mostly small and the fish was in three pieces with the result that they cooled down quickly. The tomato sauce was not the favourite brand and a 'cheap and nasty' substitute was provided,

Well first time at padora restaurant tonight and the food was amazing, the staff where lovely , and even the presentation of the food was amazing can’t recommend it enough , 5 star 😊😊😊

Everything about Christmas Dinner at this restaurant was perfect. The food was delicious (I wish I knew how they made the vegetarian option, the nut roast). Everyone enjoyed their meal. Each course was served at just the right time. The staff were very attentive and courteous. Great atmosphere and nice to see Santa. Plenty of room in the car park. Could not fault this restaurant in any way.

Visited this restaurant twice in the same week as the first visit was so good. Can't fault the staff and service.

Out for a drive and was looking for somewhere dog friendly for lunch so called in advance to make sure we could eat in the bar with the dog. Whilst admiring the new decor, we received a warm welcome (added bonus of dog treats at the door) and settled down with the main menu and specials board.

1st time there. Lovely ambiance, staff welcoming & friendly, service excellent! Food enjoyable but quite small portions in some cases, vegetarian /vegan choices poor, several essential ingredients unavailable, some desserts also unavailable. However overall, a good experience & great afternoon! Would go again & recommend!

We enjoyed a lovely meal here with lovely service from the staff. The food was amazing and we really enjoyed ourselves. What a lovely, welcoming atmosphere!!! We will definitely be back and I’d highly recommend to others.

I went with my boyfriend for a meal and had a great night. We don’t often get out as we are on a budget but it was so great! We were treated fabulously and the food was amazing. I’m insanely fussy and the lady taking our order did everything possible to accommodate for me. She was super helpful with suggestions and also didn’t charge extra for swapping the veg for fries! Brilliant service. Thanks so much to the manager for squeezing us in when we didn’t book. Couldn’t rate it highly enough to anyone looking for a lovely evening.

Recently visited for the first time since the name change. Friends were in town so it was a perfect opportunity to meet for dinner. Couldn't have picked a better venue. Lovely setting. Friendly and helpful staff. The food couldn't be faulted. The staff even made cocktails which weren't stated on the menu. Very accommodating. Will definitely be back.

Recently enjoyed dinner here with friends. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Well worth the trip and deserts are amazing

Had a fab dinner. Such a lovely and welcoming place. Nothing was too much trouble. They even catered for my fussy toddler. We will defo be back xxx

Bumped into the "General Manager" who was carrying a tray of drinks, we were not greeted in a nice manner, just told to follow her, where she pointed at our table. Starter okay. I had fish and chips...fish was pale and soggy and the thin chips were cold. (I didnt send back as I hate sitting watching everyone else eat). The General manager asked if everything was alright when she took my plate away. I said the chips were cold, her reply was "Thats a shame " !! No further mention of it. It definitely is a shame that the kitchen cant deliver hot food, its also a shame that the General managers face was tripping her and that a previously busy restaurant is practically empty on a friday night. Over priced food, not good service, ambient temperature cold. Not at all enjoyable. Wont return.

Good quality food but small portions, not value for money. Need to do better for such a remote location.

Excellent lunch and friendly staff, nice decor and excellently cooked food. This is not really a criticism but neither of us could finish main course as after a very substantial starter the portions were very big. I would go back again but would only have a main course

Whilst on holiday in the area we wanted to call somewhere for our Sunday lunch. We passed this place then found it on Facebook. It looked great and the reviews read well so we called and reserved a table. The decor was lovely and modern and staff were all friendly and welcoming. The food we all ordered was cooked and presented at the highest standard. It was absolutely delicious and we all agreed we had definitely made the right choice in restaurant. We could not recommend this place highly enough overall an excellent dining experience.

Fantastic lunch menu, lots to choose from. Food was amazing. Will definitely be back. Service is great too very friendly.

We had been meaning to visit for quite a while and were not disappointed . Think the interior has had a bit of a make over and it seemed nice and fresh . The staff were friendly and efficient . We only had a sharing platter between us but this was more than enough . Think it should come with some crusty bread for the pate , not just the garlic bread . Overall we had a good time and will return probably for an evening meal to see how it compares .

Had lunch there today having been on numerous occasions before - new décor but did not hide a bad experience - firstly took a bit of time to get our drinks order which was basically 2 x soda water & lime, had to send one back as there was no lime in it, ordered 2 x mac n cheese with Stornoway Black pudding & parma ham and asked for fries rather than garlic bread - order came about 20 mins later, plates were scolding hot but sadly the food was the opposite - decided just to eat it as we were in a hurry by this time - the mac n cheese was basically cream with some mustard in it + devoid of black pudding & parma ham and annoyingly topped with baby salad leaves - never had this before and simply ruins the dish entirely - stick with serving simple good hot food and don't try and be fancy.

Having previously attended a family event with a group of 16 I thought I would treat my wife and grandsons to lunch just before schools reopened. I opted for mash potatoes with my steak pie instead of chips which was a big mistake as I was given one spoonful of mash which was hidden with some veg. Luckily my wife had a baguette with chips which I devoured along with some of my grandsons chips. I did complain about the mash by saying to the waitress that I made a mistake by choosing mash but it was ignored. My oldest grandson also opted for steak pie and was offered a child’s portion. Thankfully I ordered the same portion as myself or it would have been a visit to MacD’s on the way home.This used to be a great place to stop at on the way to the coast but the newish owners are having a laugh with the high prices and poor portions. Shame but I won’t be back and after 40 years l know of many better restaurants not that far away.

went to the canny man for my husbands 50th birthday meal. the atmosphere is fantastic soon as you walk in you feel peaceful and calm. the staff are very attentive we were sat at a table almost immediately and a drink order taken. lovely big spotlessly clean menus were handed out, and our drinks arrived. they have two menus the early bird and their Ala cart menus. the three of us opted for the early bird menu, and chose the 3 course option we all ordered the same and it was battered chicken strips served with sweet chili sauce and a mixed leaf garnish it was superb.

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 “specials” 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 “off”. 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 “off” 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 wasn’t.

Minted place, a quite like the food and the atmosphere its minted. Ma wee brother likes the ootside fitbaw area. So aye, minted.

Visited the canny man for a meal with my partner and was overwhelmed by the first class service and quality of food, will definitely be back again.

We have been here many times and always enjoyed the food. Staff are very friendly and helpful and food is great. The plates are always super hot! You have been warned!

Visited the Canny Man today after a long absence. It has been renovated since our last visit so we were looking forward to seeing the changes. The new layout and decor is lovely and there are more outside seating spaces (while retaining the childrens areas both in and outdoors).

Just fancied something different and what a surprise. Called at 5:30 and were ordering at 6. Staff were pleasant and helpful. And the menu choices were mouth watering and. More importantly very reasonable. Our meals were delicious and for the first time ever I had to help my wife with her sweet. For a Monday night it was busy which speaks volumes.

What a lovely place to visit Never booked just turned up Nice and clean Very friendly and helpful staff The food was delicious

Very welcoming, all the staff were friendly and helpful,offers range from theme nights ( steak ,pizza etc) , early bird menu,main menu and sandwichs (lunch) etc .we both enjoyed our meal of starter and main, there is a variety sitting areas (child friendly paper and pens etc also dogs allow in the bar area also there is both a ice cream and cake counter .so all in all in caterers for a variety of vistors thru out the day and evening,will be back again

This was the first time we had been to the canny man and it wont be the last ,there was 3 of us and we all enjoyed the starter's and our main course aswell ,the spicy carrot and corriander soup was amazing ,iv already arranged with my friend to go bk

Went here for weekday lunch. Tasty reasonable price for a tasty meal. We had the steak pie. Plenty meat and veg. Will be back