The Chestnuts Hotel Restaurant in South Ayrshire

Lovely food and staff are so friendly

As usual excellent food great value for money. Excellent service by all the staff so polite and friendly. Never had a bad meal anytime visiting this hotel. Highly recommend if in Ayr dine at this restaurant.

Absolutely top place to stay if at the races or just exploring places in Ayr. Lovely food and a good choice of drinks. A warm and friendly atmosphere. Thank you x

Beautiful old house, lovely food in their restaurant. Restaurant staff very efficient and friendly. Breakfast was delicious and plenty of it. No complaints whatsoever.

We loved this place great staff, mind blowing food even though there was something wrong with plumbing it did not dampen our stay. If we up this way again we will stay here again.

Absolutely Excellent!!! Food was Amazing ... Service First Class all round... would Highly Recommend this Place, Thank you for such a Great Evening, Will definitely be back, xxx

Enjoyed supper relaxed atmosphere

Just popped in for a quick lunch - the service was excellent.

Stayed here with family for a wedding (wedding was in a different location). Easy checkin, friendly staff, spacious room with water bottles and tea/coffee, great breakfast. Exactly what we were after.

Nice hotel and wonderfully friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are clean and fully equipped. The food in the restaurant is top class and the portions are generous and all for a reasonable price, in short, highly recommended!

After having a fantastic time with family celebrating my birthday at the Chestnuts, I want to say thank you all, for the delicious food, staff that couldn't have been more to make the evening a success and even down to the wee touches like my name on menu, to making sure everyone was made to feel special.

This was a surprise dinner for my husband. We had a fab time, food was excellent and the staff first class. Thank you all again

Golden Wedding celebration in Conservatory for 25.

Had a lovely lunch in the Bar, the staff very friendly . Food very good and good value for money

Enjoyed a lovely meal in the bar .. staff very friendly and helpful .. would certainly go back

What a Warm, Welcoming and Idyllic Hotel The Chestnuts is. In a funny way, I felt like a long lost friend that had eventually found their way home. The Rooms, Food, Staff and Atmosphere were truly lovely.

Friends and family dinner for my father's 93rd birthday. A very good dinner enjoyed by all with first rate friendly service.

I went there for a special dinner to celebrate a big birthday. The service was excellent and I really enjoyed my meal.

This place is most underrated. Our Go-To in Ayr. We have been here on countless occasions, over the years as well and have never once been let down. There are two lovely ladies who have been there for years and are such a credit to the place. The owner as well is also always very friendly. Keep up the good work, it is nice to know standards haven’t slipped at least in this once establishment. We will once again be back!

Had been 3 or 4 times in past, food, service etc had been very good however we went for lunch in June 2024 and the food was terrible The service was excellent but my prawn salad was inedible. The salad was dry and looked like it had been sitting out for too long and the boiled potatoes looked like they were used in some kind of experiment......I never seen such weird looking & tasting boiled potatoes. I can only assume they had been boiled the day before and then instead of throwing them out, they recooked them. The prawns seemed alright but a large portion of the plate was made up of potato crisps.....all this for £16.50 A piece of sliced apple & orange also made up the numbers. Very poor. The only reason I did not say anything is that I was out with my partner who has a very stressful job and this was supposed to be a relaxing treat. My partners veg lasagne was pretty poor as well... small portion with a couple of bits of garlic bread & dodgy (very small) salad....chips were extra With two sweets (ok) & two soft drinks...over £53 Not good enough Service was excellent, however food was very poor, shame we won't be back

We had a lovely meal here on Saturday evening Everything first class Service food atmosphere surroundings Food was second to none well presented and piping hot Can thoroughly recommend 👌

Celebrated husband's special birthday today. The food was simply amazing, beautifully presented and very tasty. The staff are all wonderful and made us really welcome, nothing a bother to them. Thank you for making our day with family and friends, 16 of us, very special

Stayed here for a few nights on a golf break with family. Enjoyed several delicious meals including breakfast and evening meals. The fabric of the building is a little dated in places but this added to the character of the place. Single beds in our twin rooms were narrow but firm and comfortable. Rooms were very clean and fresh smelling. Service was first class throughout our stay. From opening for breakfast early and making us bacon rolls to go to arranging a tasty chicken curry and rice for four after the kitchen had closed, the waiting staff repeatedly went above and beyond the call of duty. The private beer garden was a popular and welcome additional feature. All round fantastic experience!

Just the second time I had visited this establishment and once again it didn’t disappoint. We indulged in a full 3 course and each dish was a tasty treat. Service is attentive without being over powering, which was just right. Prices are in line with food of a high standard and it was worth the cost. Drinks were in line with the food prices.

Great place for something to eat , lovely atmosphere and staff very friendly and attentive. Always go there when down the coast.

Top restaurant! Top service! Top food!!

Never actually stayed here but just visited as we were out walking in the lovely sunshine and wanted to make use of the nice beer garden.

Lovely meal in a private room with family. Would definitely return

Excellent staff. Friendly atmosphere.

Great service, food and lovely hotel.

Staff very friendly and professional, Food and service was excellent.

Thanks Grant and all the staff for looking after the Auld Gits golf society tonight. As usual the food and service was top class. Till the next time.

Was looking for my review you must have taken it down went in 2 years ago I got a fish dish with cheese sauce it was discussing I told the waiter he said the chief said it was fine have not been back

Once again superb selection of excellent food in a lovely location. Great service by friendly staff.

Always amazing food and excellent service. Such a lovely cosy atmosphere in the bar or a bit more formal in the dining room. Always so accommodating of my toddler too which makes us feel so welcome!

Excellent food and service as always Disabled access poor & no Disabled toilets a bit of an issue

Fabulous meal. Delicious food and great, friendly service. Highly recommended.

Was there after a funeral. Excellent serving staff. Very pleasant private room

Absolutely beautiful place and the service was 1st class 👏

A family favourite dining venue for literally decades, it’s a cast iron classic for a laid back leisurely lunch. Quite an expansive menu covering all the classics you’d expect of a decent hotel and pub. Lovely personal service and a warm and cosy bar with a real wood fire. Not a fan of the slightly more formal dining room and there is no step free access but it’s nice, reliable and doesn’t get crazy busy or noisy.

Excellent food and service thank you

As always very good only a small thing but the main course could have been a little warmer but I know you are very busy at this time of year.

We had a great lunch at the Chestnuts, the food was lovely and the staff were on point as well. All in all a lovely place to eat.

Friendly atmosphere with excellent service. Food was of a high standard, and all 7 of us had a very tastie meal from starters/mains through to sweets.

Good meal there! Friendly service.

So welcoming a lovely open fire, great helpful servicers,and a delicious lunch,thank you.

Christmas Lunch. Good atmosphere. Friendly service and lovely food.

Good value food. Burgers are brilliant. Good, friendly service even though it was busy for Christmas.

Always excellent in restaurant, my guests report bedrooms are clean and comfortable but slightly dated.

Always a good lunch. Friendly staff.

Just had a meal. Decent food and Happy to return.

My husband and I booked the chestnuts private dining room for our wedding dinner. We were in correspondence with Susie a few weeks prior to confirm details and she was absolutely fantastic and put us so at ease while also offering some great insights/ideas we hadn't even thought of! The food was delightful and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I am vegetarian and there were plenty of options to choose from, the goats cheese salad was a real treat! We dropped in decorations the night before and Susie and the team kindly set the room up for us perfectly for our arrival. The staff were polite and attentive while also giving us space to enjoy our evening of celebrations. We cannot recommend the Chestnuts enough for a special occasion, you made our wedding day so wonderful - thank you!

Went here for dinner last night after it being recommended locally It was outstanding Had food in the bar which had a lovely open fire and despite being full wasn't really noisy, just a nice relaxing atmosphere I had pate to start which was beautiful My sons had fish and chips and burger, hadn't realised the burger was home made to be fair which didn't go down well for a fussy 7 year old but he had enough I couldn't manage a desert but they had some and my son has been saving about his meal since Wish I had found it earlier in the week, outstanding! Staff all lovely and quick service despite being busy

Never disappoints! It's kind of like my local! Most celebrations are here. This time was my daughter's birthday 🎂 Grant and his staff are always very friendly and helpful. No being rushed. Food is always delicious. Warm and very inviting. Superb time

Hasn't changed since i was a kid... which is a good thing. Staff were very quick and food was great.

These are strange and difficult times, more so for anyone running a business such as The Chestnuts and yet we were met at the door and welcomed back as old friends . Due to lockdown it's been 11 months since our last family visit and we've missed it so much. Everyone at The Chestnuts takes such good care of us and of course makes sure that all the necessary social distancing and safeguarding is followed to the letter. It's very comforting. Being lunch-time we had a small meal of one course but what we had was prepared beautifully and served piping hot. It was so good to be back. I hope we can return again soon for more family celebrations (Covid permitting). I can't recommend this place highly enough. Thank you Chestnuts!!

Grant and his staff simply could not have done more to make the place Covid safe and to maintain their fantastically high standards of service and food. My friends and I will be knocking on the door the moment they are allowed to re-open and the meantime -Get the door Frank - the carry outs are coming!Hang on guys- we are all with you!

This hotel/restaurant has been a favourite for many years with very good reason. The ambience and food are great. Menu selection is extensive. Well set up for social distancing. Staff are very friendly and efficient.

A lovely space with typical pub menu lots of choice. Really friendly staff and a great experience overall. We were there at 6 ish and lots of people in beer garden so we ate inside but all really well socially distanced. Chap on the door is very friendly

Happened upon The Chestnuts by chance when on a day trip to Ayr, glad I did! Lovely meal, friendly efficient staff and felt very safe with the Covid-19 procedure in place. Added bonus of last day of Eat Out to Help Out discount!

I stopped there to have some relaxing time in their garden. I had a cup of coffee and a cake. The waitress was very smart and hardworking. Cake was very fresh. Tea was lovely.

Had a lovely meal here. We were a party of 5 and had the conservatory all to ourselves. We all had 3 courses and not one complaint about any of the food which not only tasted good but was also well presented. Staff very friendly, helpful and all Covid compliant. We have recently come out of shielding and felt very safe.

Return vist just as good as the first the food and service is always fantastic and we all felt really safe definitely recommend and will definitely be back

Wife is a Coeliac. Offered inside or outside.. We had a great outside table for 5. Staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. Food was delicious. Drinks were a bit pricey. But overall a good dinning experience

I am gluten free being coeliac and this was no problem whatsoever.Starter was chicken liver pate with gf oatcakes- delicious Main was the salmon on a bed of creamy mash with seasonal veg- equally deliciousThe staff were very knowledgeable and very courteous. Nothing was too much troubleHighly recommended

We stumbled upon the hotel on our way home from a day at the coast. The manager met us at the door and escorted us to the beer garden. Initially we were only there for a drink, but we’re made so welcome decided to order dinner. It certainly didn’t disappoint either, the food was great and was the perfect end to a perfect day. The staff are just fantastic and a real asset to the business. Thanks again for great food and service.

I went here Saturday and Sunday night for post lockdown real ales. The first pints ive had since March so was always going to be good. The place has a one way system to get around and all staff are wearing the saftey gear with multiple sanatisers around the area. Decided to sit outside both nights. Half of the area is uncovered with other half covered. Table service is in effect s well.

We used to come here every month for lunch but because of lockdown, It’s been 5 months since we’ve been here and we’ve missed it so much. It was lovely to sit in the restaurant for lunch today. Tables were placed at a good distance from one another and all the staff were very professional. Food was exceptionally good. My husband had the Cullen Skink and I had the special soup - sweet potato and ginger, bother we’re lovely, hot and served with a piece of fresh bread. For the mains, my husband had the fajitas and I had the salmon, again both dishes were excellent. Although the restaurant was quite busy we didn’t have long to wait at all. Unfortunately neither of us could manage a sweet.Thanks to everyone. Hope to be back again soon.

Sat outside as weather was good, inside wasn’t very busy and there was a few empty tables outside. We arrived about 3pm so not a busy time.Outside area was lovely and plenty of staff. However, they didn’t attend to us often. After our starter and main, we had to wait quite a while for a dessert menu, then a long time after that for the plate to be taken and we asked for the bill. This was despite shouting excuse me to a few different staff members on a few occasions. After we received the bill, and waiting about 20mins for a waitress to come back with the card machine, We then had to go and find someone ourselves to be able to pay and leave. The menu is large and looked good, but food was average. Nothing to complain about but nothing special and not great service. Had better experiences in ayr.

Three adults, three happy customers. So many things on the menu we will definitely be back to try more.

Every time we go they deliver a flawless meal for us, just the right portion, good service and at a good price too. Can not fault this place. Very tasty and casual

I have been getting meals delivered every week for the last 3 weeks. Tonight I had the Thai fish cakes then the peppercorn chicken. All I can say is exceptional. The food is first class and is pipping hot. The first week was a treat but now value for money we get a delivery ever week. Keep up the good work Guys. Cant recommend this service enough.

Great accommodation, service and food. Wonderful ambiance with wood fire in the bar. The team went the extra mile to look after us. Strongly recommend.

What can I say? Amazing food and amazing staff! Went for a bite of dinner to get away from chat of the news of the day/week/month. Enjoyed delicious food served by the most courteous and professional staff who checked everything was to our liking. Dessert was so yummy I wanted to ask for the recipe . Overall such a lovely experience and I will certainly be going back for further visits! Some people are never happy with their lot and like to complain... not me! Praise where praise is due! Well done Chestnut's staff! I will be recommending you far and wide .

I always worry when I see a dish swimming in gravy ( what are they trying to hide ?). Here, it is festering stale potatoes . What an utter disappointment and your chef ( aherrmmm, I use that word very loosely, should hang their head in shame). Question for you Chef()How long does it take to boil fresh potatoes? 20 mins if that is beyond your capability , I suggest you hang up your apron! Do not eat here unless you have no taste buds at all. We where also accosted by some aggressive dyed haired old bint telling us the food was lovely . Did you taste my stale meal? , No you silly busy body, so mind your own business! Do not waste your time nor money .

It was 6 pm on a Friday evening. The tables in the restaurant were all taken. The bar area was full too as I was led to a table there with the assurance that it was the same menu. Despite it being very busy I was attended to promptly and efficiently. Food was tasty too. Could not help myself and had three courses. Chicken and avocado salad, stone bream for mains and followed up with almond ice cream and melon slices. All washed down with sparkling water. Cost under £30. Immensely good value. The mystery why the restaurant was so heaving at that hour in the evening was an early bird offer from 4.30 to 6 pm on weekdays for discounted prices. There was a sign advertising this on the board at the entrance! An attractive offer that the citizens of Ayr took advantage of.

We popped into the Chestnuts for weekday lunch. Lovely surroundings, warm welcome and attentive service. My husband had the Cullen Skink which was a meal in itself! Very tasty. Wd both had burgers, mine the non meat variety with added goats cheese, again very tasty and very filling. Far too full to try the dessert menu which also looked delicious. Would definitely recommend and return.

Veg, chicken and prawn tempura was astounding - hot, crisp and plentiful. Chicken curry was fab. Service was a joy - Catriona brought books for my granddaughter and chatted with her so nicely. Such a warm welcome for very small children makes this a very special place. The staff were very friendly and gave us a relaxed, enjoyable lunch - no small feat with an active toddler!

Came here for a birthday dinner tonight, 10.1.20 a party of 15 including children. The lady who was serving us was top notch, couldn’t fault her in the slightest. She made sure everyone was ok at all times and catered to everyone’s needs. The food was amazing! 3 courses for £23 was brilliant, the quality of food and excellent service topped it off. Nice wee cosy hotel/restaurant. I would definitely recommend this place. :)

I had gone to the Chestnuts Hotel in Ayr for a meal with a group of about 20 people.We had arrived at 1pm and as the waitress was taking the drinks orders I explained to her that I needed to leave at 2pm, and would I be able to order my starter and main course before the rest of the group. She said that was not a problem and took my order.While the rest of the group were ordering their drinks, my first course arrived, which was well cooked and delicious.As the first courses were being delivered to the group, my main course arrived which was again well cooked and very enjoyable. Due to this exemplary service I was able to leave at 1:50 after a very enjoyable meal.I found the whole experience excellent and would not hesitate in coming back.Very well done to the staff, both serving and preparing the meal and being able to cope with my request.If I could, I would give them 10 stars :-)

Loads to choose from on the menu - vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options available. Tasty dishes all round and fabulously lush desserts. Lovely staff and great relaxed atmosphere...we’ll be back to sample some more.

A great pub with excellent pub food. The atmosphere in the bar is cosy with a lovely fire burning in the grate and great beer and selection of wines. It is always busy so at weekends best to call ahead and book a table.

Lunch dinner or snacks I have been going for years and have never had a bad meal the staff are lovely as well very attentive without being in your face well done guys hope to be going for more years

My first visit to the Chestnuts and can’t recommend it enough.

Food was beautifully presented and delicious. Great menu. Staff were friendly and attentive. There is a great atmosphere in this hotel. We stayed 2 nights and had 2 delicious breakfasts. Rooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable. Great location near beach. Plenty parking. Couldn't fault this establishment.

First time at this hotel for food. The restaurant environment was very comfortable and the food was delicious. The staff were very attentive and personable. We look forward to our next visit

Our quilting group had an early Christmas dinner here and right from the start the service was first class. Food was excellent with a varied menu, surroundings were warm and comfortable with a relaxed atmosphere. This was my first visit and will definitely return.

The chestnuts is local to me and my neighbours and much appreciated the early evening deals are great the food is terrific and the staff so helpful get down there early

We had a dinner here at the weekend and from the greeting at the door to the payment of the bill everything was first class. Pleasant staff and good atmosphere and the food was excellent. We were entertaining visitors who were most impressed and we will definitely visit again.

I had never been here before so it was a lovely surprise. The restaurant was very busy, always a good sign. Most people had taken advantage of the early bird specials, but we arrived too late. The restaurant is lovely and the staff pleasant and attentive. The food generally was very good. Next time however I wouldn’t have the olive oil, balsamic and bread to start. The balsamic was too thick more like a syrup and the wrong type of bread served. Also no plates to mix and dip. The other courses made up for this small shortfall.

Als Hotelgast für eine Nacht fragte ich nach Lektüre der Speisenkarte, ob eine Reservierung für das dinner angezeigt sei. Die Antwort " unbedingt" wurde dadurch bestätigt, dass um 19.30 Uhr alle Plätze im Restaurant-und Barbereich besetzt waren.

I visited recently with my partner after finding somewhere to eat on Trip advisor. The restaurant is nice and cosy and we were seated straight away. I had the macaroni cheese and partner had the fajitas, both were lovely. I also like you get a free bowl of chips for the table so always the bonus. Service was quick and polite. The food was reasonably priced and would definitely recommend a visit if looking for good food in the area.

Strongly recpmmend eating here. The food is 1st class always and the staff are very attentive.

I was one of four who stayed a mixture of three and four nights whilst on a golf tour. We found it the ideal place. We dined here on night one and the food was so good that we ended up dining here for oiur entire stay. The breakfasts too were very nice indeed. The real stars of this place though were the staff who looked after us royally all week and showed a keen eye on customer service which was all delivered with good humour. This is a busy hotel during the day too but we always managed to park our cars in the car park upon returning. The hotel is in a quiet location and we managed to sleep very well. We had individual rooms. We travelled 400 miles to play golf in Scotland and to be honest are ulikely to do so again. If we did however we would have no hesitation staying at the Chestnuts again.

Lovely place, nice welcome. Planned the Early Bird but as my friend likes to have lobster once a year and has had none this year, when we espied lobster on menu - two please! Beautifully presented, with five huge prawns on skewers on the side, lobster meat taken out of shell and then placed into empty shell. What a boon not to crack claws. Delicious indeed.

We stopped here for lunch after visiting the Burns centre and had a very enjoyable Sunday roast. My wife enjoyed the lamb and I greatly enjoyed the roast lion of pork.

7 of us had the evening saver deal. Excellent food served by helpful, pleasant staff. Highly recommended.

Ate here with a group of friends, admittedly on a busy Friday evening. The atmosphere is ok, the tables are crammed in and through the entire evening by chair was bashed repeatedly by waitresses attending to other tables - I wasn’t sitting far out and I’m not that large. There was plenty space against the wall on the other side should the table be moved to prevent this.

Just been for a family meal and cannot recommend this place highly enough. Food and service were superb and staff are very friendly. Great menu and prices very reasonable.

This is really the best place to eat in Ayr! Great menu,great food,big portions,reasonably priced. My vegetable tempura was scalding hot and amazingly crisp right to the last bite! Nice bit of salad and chips - all perfect! Fish n chips, scampi n chips, fish cakes - also fabulous! Service excellent. Cannot fault anything! Five gold stars!