The Duel In The Sun in South Ayrshire

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.

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.

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.

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.

Went here for our anniversary dinner. Food was out of this world. Steaks cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. Staff were so friendly and service great. Can’t wait to eat here again.

Great food, relaxing ambience and husbandcwas delighted with all the golf memorabilia, photographs, trophies etc, posh pub grub and much more for your money than the fine dining restaurant in a h main hotel

Hotel gorgeous and to a high standard however service when things are not right is not the best . Tend to forget to fix things and have to be chased . Several times and on occasion still ignore and seem to lack acknowledgement that not...

Being vegetarian i found the menu wonderful lots to choose from and so delicious. Our waiter LEWIS was amazing and looked after us so well. Thank you 😀

Without doubt, probably the best steak dinner I’ve had in a very long time.... pretty much anywhere in the world. A big shout out to the staff who were amazing... chatty and pleasant... The food speaks for itself... great main course and utterly stunning desert....

The Duel in the Sun Restaurant, which is in the golf course clubhouse at Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire, Scotland, has very good food, excellent service, and great views of the Ailsa Course (Open Championship venue) and the new King Robert the Bruce Course. It's not cheap,...

This is a lovely restaurant less formal with a super choice compared to the hotel. Servers very attentive and very good value for money. Recommended!

We were staying at the Trump and didn't want to go far. What an unbelievable choice and welcome!! Our server was great, she was from Florida like us and had recently moved. Food was delicious, especially venison, duck and the best bone marrow I have...

We dined in this restaurant at the weekend & the meal was fabulous. Beautiful views. Very friendly staff. Transported in minutes from the main hotel by shuttle & picked back up. Perfect.

I stupidly pitched up in a lovely frock only to be surrounded by denim. Lovely relaxed atmosphere with great staff. Sadly too many of my party opted for Calamari to start with, followed with fish & chips....and they all felt ghaslty later on in the...

Stunning views of the golf course from your table is definitely a plus. The service was average and slow, I would have expect better for the place. The food was very good though. Overall we liked it.

This is an outstanding breakfast located in the hotel. There is a section of gold goods to eat buffet style and then you can order hot goods off the menu. Staff is accomodating - I don’t eat sodium and the prepared my food with no...

The view of the championship Ailsa course is unrivalled but the food is what we will remember. Special thanks for the service which was outstanding and a credit to the hotel

We were ripped off in here several times as exhaustion after golf lead us to collapse in the club house. The staff were so unpleasant it was incredible. Everything was flung at us in a rude way and a request for a bit of speed...

We had a late night meal at Duel in the Sun, the food was superb and very tasty. I enjoyed the prawn cocktail to start which was huge, followed by us having salmon and steak. The salmon was cooked to perfection. Service was also first-class...

We had a wonderful meal here after finishing our memorable round of golf over the Turnberry Ailsa links. The food was excellent in both taste and value, and our server, Mollie Brown, offered very friendly and professional service. Overall, this was an excellent restaurant that...

Based upon the price and the location, I expected more than the dry chicken I received. The restaurant enjoys a beautiful view of the iconic lighthouse on the golf course, but I found the food to be mediocre. Although its presented as more of a...

Or just eat here if you aren’t playing! Anslie took good care of us a couple of times. We had dinner the night we arrived and then drinks with chips and onion rings after golf. Perfect stop. Great views of both 18th greens. Lots of...

Excellent food, great staff and really nice views from 2nd floor of Golf Club! Very attentive staff and easy to get into even without reservations.

An experience lunch at the Duel in the Sun if ever I am in Glasgow again I will definitely go again for what it's worth.

Had breakfast here before playing golf. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Food cooked to order was tasty and of good quality. Also good place to have a drink with look out on the course at the end of your round.

Great place to grab lunch after a round of golf. Solid menu. Service a bit slow and its a bit pricey.

Expensive. Nice rose wine, average menu with average food. Could do with a bigger range! Attentive staff

I wanted a simple dinner and enjoyed every bite of it. Of particular notice - I've never seen a "flight" of salt before. Bread is served with a selection of salts to add to your butter! Very different and quite interesting.

So on arrival we made reservations for 16. They were able to accommodate two tables of eight. Unfortunately, one table was served well enough ahead of the other that the sunset, albeit stunning was only enjoyed by one table. The other table which ordered their...

We were really disappointed by the quality. Asked for olive oil but we were brought sunflower oil for our bread... and waiter did not see the problem... don’t take sirloin steak as it tastes like a burger... in general big disappointment ... especially when you...

Dinner in a lovely relaxed atmosphere good food , would definitely recommend a steak , but don't order too many sides or you will not leave enough room for a dessert , excellent friendly staff and lots of golf memrobelia .

perfect surroundings,good choice of food ,good friendly service,relax while deciding where it all went wrong on the course and appreciate the quality of the Ailsa.

Visited for dinner during our stay. We were greeted warmly by the staff and shown to a lovely table for two. We were provided with a bread basket, which came with butter and a selection of flavoured salt toppings. We both opted for the sirloin...

Had a lovely meal in this restuarant during a stay at the hotel. Great food. Very attentive, pleasant manager and staff.

We were staying at the Trump Turnberry and we arrived an hour early , the staff recommended that we have some lunch and take in the view. The staff recommended teas which we both loved. We then had the salmon sandwich which was amazing

Whether golfing or just visiting the surroundings, views, service etc are exceptional, love him or hate him Trump has got this spot on

Food here on a Sunday night was good. Not quite the exceptional standard that you would expect from the prices. Don’t get me wrong for was a good meal but could have been better. Service was slow.

We stayed overnight for one night at the hotel and ate in the Duel in the Sun as the menu suited as better than the main hotel dining. Food was delicious - a wee bit pricey but so worth it. The service was perfect too

I love just popping into this restaurant for tea and a scone or, as we did yesterday, a light lunch.The food was excellent with my favourite being the CLUB SANDWICH.The view over the 18th green is only matched by the view of the hotel.

service and food were amazing. hotel provided shuttle to and from main hotel. ribeye and pate were great and stefana our waitress was very attentive.

This restaurant overlooks the golf course and water and also has a view of the lighthouse and granite mountain. Not only was the scenery breathtaking but the food was very good. They brought us 4 or 5 different salts to put on the delicious bread...

We had a lovely 3 course dinner here to celebrate a special occasion. The food was very good and the service was impeccable.

We called in to the impressive Clubhouse and spent time looking at the golfing artefacts round the gallery upstairs and in the spacious lobby. We shared a first class Club Sandwich and had a glass of wine. Great views over the Open Championship course where...

Courtesy bus is available on request to take residents of the hotel over to The Golf Club Restaurant. It is situated on the first floor,with magnificent views from our table situated beside the window,the panorama was breathtaking,the sunset fabulous. Good selection of food on offer...

Spent three days plying golf at Turnberry so had a snack lunch each day washed down with plenty of Irn Bru served by lovely staff who all happy & smiling. The bread with the sandwiches was top class. After a late start on the Thursday...

I good place to visit and have fish and chips with a beer after a round of golf. The food was good and the view of the Ailsa course great.

Popular clubhouse venue with great views. Soup very tasty, as was salt and chilli squid. Good with children and capable of managing large groups although seems service can be slowed by large groups. Would recommend a visit.

If you are a fan of golf this is one of the best views you can have, great staff and the prices are not outrageous, can't wait for next open here.

Enjoyed several casual dinners here. Soups are excellent and fish & chips among the best we've had. All delicious, and the service is superb. Wonderful experience all around.

Although the menu is limited it is all very good. The best part of this restaurant is the friendly staff and matre 'd and watching the golfers come in from both courses. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner and liked them all.

Nothing spectacular and steaks over-done. But wonderful location and a solid choice for a casual post-golf meal.

My daughter and I had a fabulous meal at this restaurant last night.We were shown to our table by the very friendly Restaurant Manager and offered a drink immediately, when the menus arrived shortly afterwards we were both spoiled for choice by the extensive menu...

We ate here twice. Once for lunch and another time at dinner. Both were just ok. It's conveniently located off the 18th hole and has a wonderful view of the course at sunset.

We ate dinner here and had a delicious meal that was very affordable. The waiter made the perfect recommendations and even spent time conversing with us about the area, resort, President Trump, etc. We also enjoyed watching the golfers while we dined. Wonderful place to...

Great views and a must stop while at Turnberry. Good food selections and service, friendly staff - busy place too!

Fantastic location and a fantastic golf course 👍👍 But Mr Trump.. If you have a restaurant.. why not add some service?? Food ok, service horrible 😖😡should it take 20 Min to get a beer after one finished the round???

Although not immediately obvious, "Duel in the Sun" is in the main clubhouse, rather than Turnberry Hotel itself. The restaurant itself is decorated in classic American Golf Club style with lovely views out over the golf courses and the Clyde Estuary to the Isle of...

Named after famous open golf match , we were looked after by top guys who were there to make sure our supper was what we wanted . Food was great , nice choice of wine and great views. Then a lovely walk back up to...

Had both breakfast and lunch here, before and after a round of golf, same lady served us, she was very nice, food is lovely and what a view over the golf course.