The Laird's Table Cafe/Restaurant in East Ayrshire

The way you treat anglers is shocking and the way you respond to them is a cop out. You don’t have fisher folk coming into your establishment because of the way you treat them and when called out about your treatment your response is shocking. The majority of your responses have nothing to do with what people complain about or you making an excuse for it. And you choosing to put your employees pay checks up by 22% doesn’t mean a sandwich should cost over £10. If you choose to raise your employees wage that much the customers shouldn’t be the ones who suffer for it, it’s not the customers fault you raise your wages so high but don’t actually have the money to pay them without making your prices silly amounts for food that isn’t that great. You’re a cafe at a fishery not a 5 star restaurant. Keep in mind the place was and still is a fishery first and you should be treating all your customers with respect regardless of why they are there, especially if they’re coming in to pay and eat. I used to love coming up to the fishery because the staff were so lovely and welcoming now you can’t use the toilet without being looked at as if you don’t belong there. All you have to do is look at your reviews to see you guys are the reason the place has gone down hill and why so many fisher folk have said they won’t be returning. You are your own problem and refusing to admit it just makes you look worse.

Went fishing today fantastic day fishing until I entered the lairds table immediately judged by 2 specific members of staff ! Then sat down to see the menu and wasn't happy all I wanted was a cafe meal not a 5* restaurant i understand why the prices are however the staff were unreal felt like a joke some very stuck up people for a fishery cafe shame as most staff and members of the fishery are amazing however today I did not feel welcome to a fishery I've been fishing longer than the cafe has been open I think they need another remodle selling normal stuff with normal prices would make more money the lairds table has ruined the entire crauferdland castle and 22% wage increase in think minimum wage only goes up 9.8 % so that seems to be a you problem not a customers so please don't blame customers taken from a previous post of another angry fisherman

Very underwhelmed and disappointed. Not very busy but food took a while to come out. When it did, orders wrong and had to be sent back. We had two avocado toast and poached eggs. One was fine, the other had eggs so hard and overcooked, verging on inedible…totally inconsistent. Seemed understaffed. Won’t be rushing back…very poor experience overall…

Normally Iove the lairds table but have to say a bit disappointed today. Lovely setting and most of our food was good. My 'Ayrshire Ham' and cheese sandwich £11... Definitely supermarket packet ham and sliced cheese and one meagre slice of bread. Not good value for money felt like a work sandwich I make for myself. Service a bit higgldey piggdley with different servers and felt a bit slow. Sorry for poorer review than normal but just not as good as been in the past. Great coffee and cake which helped and a nice walk around the estate too seeing new lambs.

40 minutes Waiting for the meal

Went here for a family lunch. It wasn’t very busy, so the atmosphere was a bit subdued. Given that it wasn’t busy, service could have been a bit more attentive (we asked for water three times). The food was fine, but nothing special. Coffee was great, nice and hot.

Lovely views over the fishing lake. Great atmosphere and attentive service. Highly recommended.

Frequent visitor to the Laird's table. My mum loves the atmosphere and the staff are wonderful. Today I had the best Cullen Skink soup ever : actual chunks of fish and potato !

Always enjoy visiting The Lairds table at Craufurdland Estate. The locally sourced food tastes amazing! We recently attended an event to showcase their new menu. Everything we tried was of a very high standard. My favourite being the eggs Benedict on a homemade muffin. The service is always attentive and friendly. The setting is picturesque and always refreshing to take a stroll before heading home.

Lovely restaurant, set in picturesque surroundings overlooking a beautiful lake, serving delicious food. Staff were friendly and attentive and the food reasonably priced. If i was being really picky, the access road could do with a bit of maintenance, but don't let that put you off.

Absolutely love this place! Great choice of delicious fresh food & drink & what a beautiful setting too. Service is first class & there's even a wee gift shop. Today was my second visit but we'll be back again soon for sure! X

Excellent cafe in a beautiful location well worth returning and we will.

Really disappointing was there yesterday. Has it changed ownership or chef ! We both had cajun chicken pasta not very nice at all and it was macaroni. sauce and odd bits of chicken presented in a soup bowl. Not appetising at all really £17.00 ! Coffee was nice, cake was small offered cheesecake but was blueberry sponge !. It’s a shame wouldn’t rush back

Enjoyed new menu and excellent service as always. Great place to sit and watch resident cormorant in beautiful country setting.

Recently my daughter and I joined a group at The Laird’s Table for a very pleasant time sampling dishes that will be on the new brunch menu being launched this week. The new chefs had created several delicious items from scratch accompanied by various freshly made tasty breads such as focaccia,brioche,muffins and others. Very enjoyable! Wishing all at The Laird’s Table every success with the new menu.

Was disappointed today with lunch. Noticed the menu has changed and doesn't include baked potatoes any longer. Ordered ham and cheese sandwich on brown bread. The bread was really dry and not edible. I politely informed the waitress and she offered an alternative. I had the same filling but on white bread, but unfortunately this was also very dry and hard. On a positive note, the coleslaw and coffee is nice. Also noticed the prices have increased though this is not a surprise and to be expected nowadays. This is a place where I enjoyed visiting as the surroundings are beautiful. The staff are attentive and polite. Unfortunately I don't think I will be returning 😕

Absolutely beautiful locally sourced food. The setting is perfect as well with views and walks around the estate.

Sunday breakfast superb great views followed by a walk through the forest with our dog...

Lovely local restaurant in beautiful setting. Great for a lunch and coffee with great views.

We've been to this place a few times and it's always been a pleasure. The place is clean and the staff are friendly. There's lots of thoughtful little touches explaining the history of Craufurdland. This time, we only had cake and coffee. The toffee loaf was delicious and the cappucino is always good. My husband enjoyed his cake and coffe too. The Laird's table also has a dog friendy area, which is great as you can pop in for a spot to eat after walking your dog in the surrounding countryside.

One of the best places to dine out in Ayrshire. Amazing friendly staff, excellent food using the freshest of ingredients, and freshly prepared too which is a rarity. Also, the pond, is So tranquil and adds a lovely ambience. Can’t recommend The Lairds Table highly enough

Despite pre booking and perhaps 6 others diners, the soup was at best Luke warm and the Caesar Salad which I was so looking forward to , was served without croutons or chicken and was basically a green salad with a vinegrette dressing and a few cherry tomatoes. So disappointing. Seabass and items from vegetarian menu were unavailable. On past occasions much better overall.

We hand a nice lunch at the lairds table and the views over the Loch are lovely, the food was good but not good enough to drive out there especially for, but a great option if you are onsite anyway undertaking some different activities

We love coming here to enjoy the beautiful view, excellent food and professional service. We had the delicious burgers (fries for him, hand cut chips for me) Service was as efficient as ever and food was excellent. We also got takeaway coffees for the journey home. Another delightful afternoon visit

Absolutely horrendous xmas dinner we paid over £800 for 9 of us and we received such small portions that we went home hungry, £85 a head yet only 4 prawns in prawn cocktail,one roast potato cut into 4 and half a carrot cut into 3 on main dinner and no other vegetables and who on earth serves the dark meat of a turkey without asking first! I personally give my dog the dark meat.Now I get that staff etc need paid and I wouldn't have minded the £85 if I had actually got a decent dinner. I was looking so forward to this as family had came over from Australia but so disappointed and will never be back oh and service was all over the place massive wait for the main and thinking back it's probably because they had to ration the portions as they never had enough to go round.

There were 6 of us . 2 soups came. 20 mins later other soups came Main course 4 came we were finished before other 2 came .chicken milanaise was a very small piece of chicken and lots of pasta £20. We asked to see who was charge.lady came did not look professional at all. Said sorry asked usif we wanted coffee which we were charged for Shame as it is a lovely setting but very badly run

Lovely coffee and cakes at Craufurdland today overlooking the Loch with the sun shining. Served quickly by very friendly staff.

Had a lovely lunch yesterday for Hogmanay. The setting looking out over the water is lovely, even on a dreich day. The food was lovely and our gluten free and vegetarian party members were well catered for. Special mention to the 2 ladies who looked after us, they were funny and attentive and worth a visit for their chat alone. We had amongst other things, burgers, a veggie burger, scampi and also soup, all were lovely. I'd happily and without hesitation recommend the Laird's Table and definitely plan on more visits in 2025.

Overall quite disappointing, despite the nice staff and obviously nice environment. The EV charger is advertised as 22kW but was at best a 7kW (i.e. it was much slower than expected/advertised). We were told there were no walk-ins which was odd as there seemed to be lots of free tables. We opted for takeaway. The food was fine but not great, particularly the cheese toastie was a warm lump of cheddar between two slices of almost toasted bread. The prices were a bit steep for the quality of the food, but there were some especially odd extras such as £1.10 for vegan cheese or £1.20 for GF bread.

We were a large group for Christmas lunch so it was very busy and we were fully prepared to wait in the knowledge that everything was being cooked from fresh . The staff , despite being incredibly busy , were pleasant and professional . Such a relief not to have to cook for all the family on Christmas Day - a real treat - thankyou

We went to the restaurant on several occasions whilst staying at the castle (which was amazing btw). The restaurant is adjacent to a small loch where you can watch herons trying to catch their lunch. Beautiful setting. The food was lovely (all freshly cooked) and the staff were so friendly. Fresh food takes a little longer, but it’s worth the wait. We loved the place.

Food is ok, but quite expensive for what you get. They could take some of that excess money and fill the potholes on the driveway going to the cafe?

Disappointing visit. Despite being quiet in the restaurant, the service was very slow and the food unremarkable

Normally very good, but service very slow even though not busy, disappointed

Late Sunday lunch for five in wonderful area, tasty meals all served at the same time. Wait staff are attentive but be prepared for a long wait between ordering and serving of dishes.

Picturesque on a sunny day. Ideal for breakfast. Nice staff. It was a bit quiet the morning of our visit.

Along with family (4 adults and 2 children) we visited this Cafe at midday today. It was very quiet and we ordered 3 x fruit and 1 x plain scones with butter and jam, a chicken ceasar salad, an adult and a child's soup, coffees and child's juice. Waitress returned to inform us that there was only 1 fruit scone left. Changed to 3 plain + 1 fruit. When they arrived the scones were hard, obviously not fresh, but defrosted and not tasty. The chicken ceasar salad arrived without chicken. The soups were nice. Nice place for a walk, but will give the Cafe a miss from now on.

Brilliant breakfast. Lovely situation. Good service

Fab location. Food delicious. Will be back!

We have been walking around Craufurdland for years and notice a huge difference in the last few years in terms of their various money making enterprises. A small cup of takeaway fries will set you back £4, a lunch of gluten free pasta is just under £16!!! I'd fully expect that price and happily pay it for an evening dining experience but not for a lunch. The food is okay, but certainly not worthy of the prices they charge. Whilst I appreciate they have the grounds and road to maintain, they are now charging for car parking for anyone not purchasing food or drinks. It all just smacks of greed rather than need.

Nice cafe In a lovely location.

After nearly 20 years of fishing the loch regularly I'm sorry to say I will not be returning, arrived this morning for a days fishing after buying a permit tea coffee and cakes costing over £30.I was asked to leave the sitting area at front of cafe as this is for restaurant users only, and before I could gather my things the manger came to tell me the same. So after spending over 30 quid for a take out coffee and cakes I'm not eligible to sit on table and chairs outside cafe embarrassing behaviour clearly a woman on a power trip.Just hope she doesn't ruin it for anyone else with her pathetic attitude. Will be taking my custom elsewhere!

Really enjoyed the lairds table. Lovely soup and scone. Very pleasant helpful waitress.

Quaint place to relax and have a bite to eat! Friendly Staff and attentive to what you want and goes out of the way for the way you like your coffee or tea.

This was a unique and wonderful experience on our tour across Scotland! Not only did we get to tour this beautiful and history-rich castle full of books, portraits, and artifacts from bygone eras, we also met and DINED WITH the hospitable and amiable Laird and Lady Craufurd! They led us through the part of the castle that they reside in, sharing stories from the centuries about the castle and the family, and both gave us learning and laughter as they shared a bit of cheek and flavor about the past. Dinner was delightful with a taste of local favorites...split pea and pear soup (I had doubts, but so tasty!), chicken breast in a whiskey sauce over locally sourced vegetables, and a finish with a light but decadent raspberry trifle. The chef made a special appearance to check in with us and with the Laird and Lady, and he was received with grand applause! We so enjoyed this experience and highly recommend to any visitors to the region...it's unlike anything else we found in Scotland and a must-do...top memory for us from our travels! Gratitude to our lovely hosts, the Laird and Lady Craufurd!

Great place with the added bonus of a rally show being on at same time.Cant wait till next year

Such a disappointment - Poor food and service was a disaster Debbie the restaurant manager has no customer service qualities at all - So disappointing beautiful setting spoiled by really poor staff

Excellent experience overlooking the delicious lake, excellent food and plentiful customer-focused staff, excellent for spending a day out even on rainy days. The only improvement would be to change the fries to those with the skin on, they look more genuine. But to be perfect! Nearby there is an adventure park with the possibility of tree climbing or fishing in the lake. I recommend it for the family, as a business or pleasure lunch, it is truly worth it! The view is worth it. Try it to believe it

What a beautiful way to start a sunday- peaceful, gentle atmosphere. Fabulous Sunday breakfast. Won't need ro eat for rest of day.

Lovely setting, pleasant staff, nice coffee. Have been a few times and enjoyed the food but today was terrible and expensive. For 16 pound deli plate was given a stale bake at home Lidl type roll( replaced with two slices of shop bought basic loaf when I asked ) gristly supermarket level sliced ham, bog standard side salad was fine, plain chicken fine and that was it - mayo and coleslaw ok . Not a deli plate and not even the quality of home cooking real shame .

I hadn't been in The Laird's Table for a long time and was presently surprised. Staff friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back

Lovely afternoon tea and scones.

Great options, lovely food, beautiful setting and good service

Walked 45mins from kilmarnock to visit for a snack. Arrived at 1131 to be told breakfast was over and no food till 1200. Opening times online didnt suggest that there was a break in food service. There was no suggestion by the girl to take a seat, have a coffee or cake till lunch was on. We left, walked home and went elsewhere.

Food and atmosphere fantastic. Lovely views, dog friendly ( very ) and every staff member helpful and happy.

Very tasty food and very friendly service. Definitely recommended. Excellent choice of vegetarian and vegan options too.

Had another tasty lunch at the Laird's Table. We were pleased to discover that the summer menu has been refreshed, now offering an extensive selection for vegetarians and those on a gluten-free diet. My vegetarian friend really enjoyed her hummus on baked mushroom salad. I had the mushroom soup, nicely seasoned with black pepper, which was delicious, and I enjoyed my prawn and smoked salmon sandwich on fresh wholemeal bread. Highly recommended. We ate in the dog area which was ideal for us and my dog, with great views overlooking the loch. A quiet and private space. Good service throughout.

I have been here on several occasions. Really liked the place. I reccomended it to our friends. On this occasion it was really disappointing. Not only did i get the wrong starter. The staff member alerted me she was just back from holiday thats what she thought i ordered I got a very thin piece of what felt like red plastic assured it was onion skin by member of staff on my roll which was not supposed to be there i had bitten into my roll.. The management had assured me it was onion skin and not plastic. Never the less i never had onion on my gf roll. My friend ordered a desert. Chocolate torte. It was almost £9 for 2cm x2cm of what i would describe as choc mouse on a choc biscuit base. Gone in one spoonful. Plate decorated with jelly sauce and a white choc stick.. Nicest part of my meal was hand cut chips. My husband got fries which were over cooked. I have really liked this place in the past. Wont be bk again very disappointed especially for my friends who travelled so far as we praised it highly

Great surroundings, great food.

Fabulous lunch. So fresh and tasty

Beautiful place I didn't know was there. Just outside Fenwick. Woodland, stunning wee loch. The excellent Lairds table café, which looks on to the loch. And half a mile further up the same road the craufurdland castle. I went into the cafe for a coffee. premises are impressive, large eating area ideal for families with kid's. Outside is large parking area. Plenty walking paths and dog walkers. And a tree top Tarzan course for kid's and adults. The most noticeable thing is the piece and serenity of the place. Loved it.

It's my absolute favourite place to treat myself. The view is amazing, delicious food and the staff couldn't be more friendly. When I have friends/family staying with me, it's mandatory to go there for breakfast. And, if time, a walk to the castle

Amazing food great staff amazing will be back again 😋

Lovely place a wee bit pricey but food was lovely and staff very friendly

Quiet, lesser-known restaurant. Top quality products, sourced locally and always served to perfection.

Looks like it might be a lovely place. We were told it was dog friendly but didn’t realise that the dog inclusive eating area was the reception of the activity area. You access this small room by walking past the bins, and people who are getting ready for the treetop adventure squeeze past as you try to enjoy your lunch. I’m afraid that the food wasn’t delicious enough to make up for the luke warm welcome. So, it might be nice but not if you take your dog.

Very nice but extremely expensive,£11.50 for a toastie.The place is too hot no windows open and the wine list is limited,no pinot grigo,wouldn't rush back.

Would be 5 stars however the Sunday roast beef came out almost raw and very fatty other than that great.

All good, everything great, will come again.

Very nice place with very friendly staff

Been a few times always thought it was ok but expensive really disappointed today my wife had haddock should be flaky but it was mushy I had chickpea curry sorry but no positives very watery as my tea shirt would prove but £15 pound for a plate of veg in a very poor curry sauce no thanks Ayrshire is very fortunate to have a great choice of restaurants but this one is of the list for us sorry nice setting but very poor food

Tranquil setting on a lovely sunny day with great food. High tea an excellent treat. I dare you to try and finish everything! Baby duckling family swimming in the loch (in eyeshot behind my friend's shoulder) and anglers enjoying successful time also added to the peace and tranquility.

It's nice, no complaints on quality, but for the basic cafe at the rear, it's too pricey. The prices are in the menu, so it's my own fault for just waking in and ordering without thinking it through. £8.95 is expensive for a cheese toastie, then an extra £1.75 to add some tomato is too much. Cup of tea and an empire was £7.25 and soft drinks £3.50 a can. I get that everywhere is expensive now, but was just a bit too far for me.

Gorgeous views from the window. Fabulous coffee. Lovely staff. Tasty food! Some of the dishes on the menu had a few unusual flavourings or pairings I probably wouldn’t choose. Like the eggs Benedict is on a waffle instead of muffins or sourdough. I got the avocado bruschetta, I would’ve preferred fresh avocado over guacamole on my dish, but still tasty. I would’ve maybe picked something else knowing it was going to be smashed. Full breakie very good!

Had a great visit . Love the setting ( although it was raining ) ! Food nice service great . Company excellent . Definitely be back . Outside area looked good for better weather .

Great little find, slightly on the expensive side but it’s a great location and the food was wonderful. Keep it on the downlow

Great location and food. Plenty of frog action visible in the Loch from inside the restaurant. Access road getting a bit ropey though. Potholes need attention.

Stopped off here for a quick coffee with the kids. Staff very nice. Prices reasonable. Would recommend. Thank you.

Great home cooked food and friendly staff. We had a lovely lunch.

Wow amazing stuff and really welcoming atmosphere. We haven't tried the food as we got there too late but it all looked and smelled very delicious

Great views of the lochan. Friendly staff.

An extensive menu .Really good food . Everyone was delighted with what they chose .Good service and pleasant surroundings. We will definitely go back again soon and to explore the outdoor activities as well .

Just went in for a coffee and cake, very nice with a seat overlooking the pond

Quieter than usual today, but it is January!

Had a lovely lunch, staff were so nice.

went there today for Xmas dinner. Friendly staff and lovely food, the Xmas menu selection was top notch. This restaurant actually won an industry best restaurant 2022/2023. Beautiful location too. The Laird and his lovely wife helping the serving staff and spending time to talk to all the patrons was a nice touch too. Can't recommend this place enough. Located in Fenwick in Ayrshire.

Amazing place! It's cozy and warm feeling and the food! Wow I have never had black pudding or eleven eggs that tasted that good! What makes it all though. Is the view WOW! All kinds of wild life massive lake. Will 100% be back.

Food excellent and reasonably priced. Beautiful outlook.

Hidden gem on the outskirts of Fenwick. Lovely wee place and great food.

Just a flat white coffee after a beautifully crisp autumn walk in the estate but most welcome. Coffee good, atmosphere calm and pleasant, tables interesting, service swift. The glazed internal partitions mean the ambient noise levels are very low.

The staff here are amazing. We had a meal here before. And then arrange a funeral tea. The staff were so supportive. To anyone with dietry requirements we felt amazingly supported even with non standard issues

Food was good but I am still waiting on my toast.

Main course was sent back as it was cold. Also, they brought the wrong starter. Felt rushed as we were told when we arrived we had to vacate table in 1hr 15mins because they were expecting a funeral tea booking. We should have been told about this at the time of booking or at least emailed before we left. We came down from Glasgow and didn't have time to relax with dessert or coffee. Staff were friendly and apologetic, but we would be reluctant to come back.

Dreadful service three members of staff and only five tables occupied, and they had been served! Not the first time service has been terrible we probably won’t use again sorry

Lacks a bit of atmosphere. Very quiet.

Attended for a wedding meal. Food was delicious. Staff are very friendly and attentive. The view across the pond is nice.

I've been previously and really loved the club sandwich. Drinks and coffees are always great. Lovely staff, too. During the most recent visit, I was shocked that it is £12 for a sandwich, and the bread seems straight off the supermarket shelf. You'd expect not to get bread straight from a packet when paying those prices. We got the steak and fish finger sandwich. Fish finger one was alright, but the steak one I couldn't even bite into, it was so well done that I needed to use a knife to cut into it, was not good.

A very pleasant, welcoming venue.

Food was great I got the haggis Benedict. The drink was great. I got the Laird’s bloody gin. Service was great and what an amazing view.

Thoroughly enjoyed breakfast at the laird’s table. Had eggs Benedict one with bacon and the other with haggis, both delicious. Really liked that they were on waffles. Enjoyed the twist on the laird’s blood gin. Also loved the decor and view of the lake. The staff were friendly and attentive. Will definitely return!