The Shore in North Ayrshire

Had a yummy cappuccino after a chilly walk in the beach with my son and dog. Staff member who served me was very kind and chatted away to my toddler who was happily strapped to my back! Would love to come and sit in the next time.

Lovely food and an amazing view.

Lovely Views of the ocean lovely food and dog friendly staff. Well worth dropping in!

We were booked in for the last evening of the season, after a long day traveling. But what a great find. The pork was fall-to-bits tender in a great sauce. Proper, well cooked vegetables. And the brownie with ice cream was perfectly judged. We'll be trying the lunch menu while on the island for sure. ETA: popped back for lunch, sat outside with the sound of waves breaking, great Cullen Skink with cheese scone. Yeah, top marks for The Shore.

Nearly drove past this, but it was a good find. Delicious food, great view, friendly staff and good choice of ice cream.

Our coffee, tea and cake were all great. Lovely views of the sea and the Holy Isle if you can get a table near the back. Recommended and we'd like to try dinner here some time.

Had a great soup here and really nice service.

Great location on the water edge good choice of food not to mention the home made cakes.

Must be one of the best little eateries on Arran. Repeated visits during our recent holiday did not disappoint. Great coffee and best haggis toastie ever. Even at busiest times (and seemed overwhelming on one occasion) staff kept a gracious and smiling demeanour! Just one more reason to get back on this gem of an island asap!!

Lovely stop for soup and coffee . Great views

The food here is absolutely delicious and the views are amazing. I only wish there was more on the menu or open for longer so that I can stuff my face even more!

The food was okay, but the service was very poor, it took what seemed forever to clear the previous customers dishes from our table during which time new customers arrived & were attended to before our table was prepared.

An excellent establishment offering great service and food 👍

Ein kleines nettes Lokal für den Hunger zwischendurch. Wir wurden sehr nett empfangen und bekamen für 8 Personen noch Stühle an den Tisch gebracht, damit wir zusammensitzen konnten. Das Essen war sehr lecker, die Bedienung sehr freundlich und bemüht es jedem recht zu machen. Die Preise sind angemessen. Beim nächsten Besuch der Insel kehren wir dort gerne wieder ein.

The Cullen Skink was very delicious and well cooked.

Ein süsses kleines Café auf der Isle of Arran. Sehr nette und freundliche Mitarbeiter. Sehr lecker gegessen. Unbedingt selber ausprobieren.

Essen war super lecker! Preise sind sehr gut. Es hat uns gefallen! Man fühlt sich nicht nur als Gast sonder wird behandelt wie ein Freund!

Ein kleines, gemütliches Café direkt an der Küste. Wir waren zu einem BYOB-Event zum Abendessen mit einem 3-Gänge-Menü. Hierfür sollte man unbedingt vorher reservieren. Zu jedem Gang des Menüs wird ein vegetarisches Essen angeboten (bei dem Nachtisch ist das auch nicht so ungewöhnlich ^^). Das Essen ist sehr lecker, die Portionen sind ausreichend groß. Wir kommen gerne wieder 😎👍

Loving last evening of our stay on Isle of Arran

Very welcoming and if the weather is nice you can literally sit on the shore. Nice coffee and food, they split a toasted sandwich for us which was really helpful. Nice ice-cream too. Highly recommended.

What a find and a must visit if you are on Arran. The location is brilliant we sat outside on the decking right by the sea but they also offer tables inside. Dog friendly and also very accommodating staff. They were very busy when we first arrived so we asked about taking away but the lovely kind staff created space for us by adding an extra table outside, top class service that you don't get much these days. The food was also amazing and the lemon drizzle cake is a must!!! Highly recommend visiting this lovely place and there is also a little wool/craft shop nearby to take home some little keep sakes.

Wunderbare hausgemachte Kuchen und sehr freundliche Bedienung

Arrived late in the day, so only some scones and a few bits of cake left. There were 9 of us, and we all managed to get something.

Gorgeous food, beautiful location and lovely service. Had Cajun Chicken quesidillas and a beer and it was divine. Can't wait to go back.

Delicious ham and cheese toastie

We were lucky enough to have our Small Wedding Reception at The Shore. Charlotte, Adam and the team where so helpful and accommodating and the location is amazing. We had the best day and could not have asked for more. The food was absolutely delicious and the service impeccable. They catered to all our needs (vegan and Childrens meals) and served the BEST Sausage rolls we have ever eaten in the evening. I cannot recommend The Shore enough whether that be for a private function or lunch and we definitely be visiting again in the future for Lunch, Coffee and Cake - all of which are great.

Great find. Squeezed us in on the bar stools. Had a tasty Cullen Skink.

BF and I stopped here during our hike for a quick lunch. I ordered the cajun chicken quesadilla and it was delicious! My bf had a sandwich and soup. It was a lovely sunny day to eat outdoors viewing the sea

Lovely place to eat ,good food reasonable prices and lovely staff

We were so happy to find The Shore during our stay on Arran. The best of everything, food, coffee, cake, views, ambiance, staff and super dog friendly. Thanks so much. We'll definitely be back. Billy and Ollie say thanks for all the treats.

Just fabulous! The perfect place to shelter from the rain. Loved the wood burner. Delicious cakes and the children loved their spooky hot chocolates.

Enjoyed an outstanding burger which was hand made and tasted brilliant! A friendly establishment and very clean. Toilets modern and clean also. Some tables have a sea view also. Would use again and highly recommend.

Fantastic from the moment I stepped through the door til I left. I had the best hand cut chips, so crispy and fluffy inside. I’am a scone lover so I have sampled a fair few but that fruit scone was incredible! I loved that it was served warm, my mum is only other person to do that so it was such a treat to enjoy a warm scone with really good butter, jam and cream while looking out to sea. I took my little dog in, we don’t usually go out but the ladies were so welcoming, they even spoiled him to some gravy bones and water. The team were so lovely, warm & friendly. A good selection on the menu and delicious home cooked food. Highly recommend 🙂 Just love the shore❤️

Very warm welcome at The Shore for a late lunch having just completed the lovely Glenashdale waterfalls walk. Cullen Skink to die for! My goodness, so creamy and rich. Great combo with a warm cheese scone and butter. Forgot the calories, just enjoyed! Really nice coffee to follow too. Well done and thanks to The Shore team. 🥰

Lovely wee place with a great beachside balcony.

Cafe with good food and an amazing view. As the name suggests, it's right on the shore. There are sea views inside but the outdoor seating has absolutely stunning views - unbeatable when the weather's right. We spent an idyllic afternoon having lunch in the sunshine, overlooking Whitting bay. Service can be a little chaotic at times but very friendly. A great cafe in a fantastic location - best to book at busy times.

What a wonderful place for lunch, coffee and cake. We loved it so much that we visited three times!! The staff were so welcoming and the food was delicious. Dog friendly. Whiting Bay is a real gem on Arran and finding The Shore made it even more special. Thank you. We will definitely visit again should we be lucky enough to return to Arran.

Lovely place, food great, staff very friendly and helpful, dog friendly

A lovely cafe with fabulous views over the sea and friendly, welcoming staff (the cakes were delicious too!)

Absolutely lovely. We visited twice. The second time our disabled daughter was playing up and they were so accommodating. Food and cakes were lovely. A beautiful setting.

Delicious homemade soup and haggis, cheese and caramelised onion toastie (the Shore melt) with fresh salad. Very Covid aware with a one way system, masks and fully compostable packaging. Very friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic location with outside tables and an amazing view of Holy Island. Highly recommend.

Unfortunately as the café was closed during the 2 days we were in Arran, we only managed pick up a take away before heading to the catch the boat. Even though we weren’t sitting in on this occasion, the service was as friendly as ever and the food which comprised of soup, warm cheese scones and toasties was delicious and very filling. We can’t wait until we are back in Arran to pop into this lovely little place again.

We had 2 lunches here during our few days on Arran. Firstly the Covid procedures they have in place made us feel we were in a safe place.Our first lunch was had inside, all food is brought to the table in takeaway cartons, hubby had a toasted sandwich and I had the Cullen skink, all freshly prepared and tasted very good. Our second visit we enjoyed the sunshine and the view sitting out on the deck and toasted sandwiches for us both.Highly recommend this place for food and excellent service!

After an overnight in hotel you never need lunch at lunch time, good job we found The shore on way round island later in day.What a gorgeous restaurant only sorry we didn't have more time to spend at the pitch and putt next door, need to come back.Situated litterly on the pebble shore at jetty, with tables outdoors for the best days and loads inside to weather a storm. Gorgeous decor and felt very safe. Menus on the wall instead of touching. Plenty to choose from but with small amount of fillings. We had soup with cheese scone, toastie and sandwich which was all delicious. It did all come in carry out packaging which considering we were sitting in, felt quite wasteful. Finished off with Arran ice cream, as all the cakes had gone, they were nearly closing. We definitely recommend.

We had an excellent meal prepared by Adam and finished at our holiday home. Would thoroughly recommend the food and service provided by Charlotte and Adam

We called in for lunch and sat on a picnic bench looking out to sea. The Cullen skink (and cheese scone) was delicious as was the Shore melt that my wife had. A great lunch in a lovely location.

Fantastic setting next to the beach in the pretty village of whiting bay; the staff were very friendly and the atmosphere relaxing considering the social distance measures etc; the 3 course meal we had were generous portions and quality ingredients; loved the fish starter and goats cheese/ black pudding starter too; my haddock bake was a bit salty but overall a good meal at a good price

To say it became our second home gives you a measure of how welcome the staff make you feel!We were impressed firstly by the protocols in place and by the friendly staff.We had coffee and sandwiches on several occasions which was a delight,particularly the sandwiches,We also sampled their take away frozen meals ( we had the vegetarian stew ) , again really nice.On one occasion our coffee was a little warm and when pointed out they took it off the bill,courteously dealt with.The views are lovely and the locals friendly too.We will miss the Shore, but hope to return soon !Paul & Debbie Jordan

How bad can you go when you order jacket potatoes?? Well?? This was the worst ever potato - the colour was shocking - dark brown- sluggish, overcooked, microwaved, reheated several times ?? I don’t know , didn’t dare ask but I surely won’t recommend this place!

We were turned away from another eatery in Whiting Bay as we were post 2pm and too late for lunch. It turned out well because this cafe was great. Lovely toasties and a great sea view. A safe one way system in operation and friendly staff brought food to the table.

Not only does this charming place offer a fabulous view of the bay , it also delivers when it comes to offering good coffee, tasty selection of cakes and delicious local Arran ice cream.Great service, good value and good social distancing.It's a must place !

Stopped in here for lunch and had lovely curried cauliflower soup and toasties with generous fillings. Place was pretty busy and staff dealt well with social distancing challenges. You can eat in or take away but if you do sit inside please note that your food will arrive in polystyrene boxes and cups obviously to make it easier for the staff. You should also wait at the entrance to be seated as there is a one way system in place. Varied menu, good prices and a beautiful view if you get a table outside.

Dog friendly with beautiful outlook and delicious food. Cullen skink was piping hot and served alongside a fresh cheese scone, toasties were delicious too. Staff were delightful, very courteous and helpful. Would recommend.

This was ok but not as good, or as cheap as other cafe we found, the staff were friendly and it was a nice outlook

The Service at the shore was amazing we only found it seeing that a tree had fallen in the main road to Brodick and we decided against going all the way round the island to the ferry because it would be just as worse so we went back to Lamlash and headed to Whiting Bay where we found the shore where as I mentioned I added a sticker to my Arran Ice Cream Passport

We had a delicious meal on their Saturday pop up dinner option. Meat, veg and vegan options for all courses. V friendly service.

I was so glad to have found this beautiful restaurant with my family, we arrived as footpassengers on the ferry and had not realised that the bus service has changed a lot since our last visit!We received a very warm welcome from the lovely ladies despite being rather bedraggled and having a grumpy toddler in tow, and were seated at a table with the most incredible view.Said lovely ladies could not do enough for our little boy who was more than happy eating everything not tied down and colouring in which he was provided with.Our food was simple but so, so good which was just what we needed after a cold day. Soup with a light cheese scone and a toastie with cous cous salad and nuggets and chips from the kids menu. I hadn't realised it was the owner/chef who brought our meals out, if we did we would have thanked him then. Staff couldn't do more, supplying us with a WiFi code and helping us figure out the next bus back to the ferry. All in all turns out we only had time to have lunch on our trip. We are all more than happy with that, what a credit to the local area.

October break, family lunch, good healthy portions all well presented and prepared by very hospitable staff. And the view of the sea is fantastic even on an autumnal October day.

Excellent little place for lunch or coffee & cake. Dog friendly, excellent service, seriously good coffee and brilliant cake. HHighly recommended

Popped in here for lunch today. We asked to sit outside and were told that would be fine. However, when we got outside, I realised that the 2 (out of 3) tables that were unoccupied were both high tables with bar stools. Many thanks to the kind couple who swopped their normal table for one neither my husband (who has mobility issues) nor I would have managed. It was wonderful to sit in the sunshine. The Cullen Skink was delicious and served with a warm cheese scone and butter. My husband had baked potato, tuna and salad. A huge plateful. At very reasonable prices. Staff all very friendly and attentive.

Had an amazing vegan meal tonight at The Shore. Great atmosphere with great food. Thought I’d try vegan although I’m not vegan or even a vegetarian for that matter. I was not disappointed one bit. From starter to dessert was a taste sensation cannot recommend this outlet enough. For all you vegans out there looking to visit Arran you need to check this place out. Even if your not vegan but want something tasty you’ll not be disappointed. Four of us dined and not one of us could fault. Keep up the good work .

We visited the Shore on a family camping trip and were so glad we did. There was plenty of choice, big portions and the chips were delicious. The children played on the beach after lunch and saw people fishing/ crabbing off the walkway behind the cafe and it was such a favourite they wanted to go back for ice cream on our way back to the ferry.

We were recommended the Shore by a friend, and was the best meal we had during our family break on the island by far. The food and service were both outstanding.

Ha a very good lunch and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Situated right by the sea it had an outside area on a nice day but sadly raining when we visited. Easy to park so good access.

Very efficient lunch menu. Service quick by pleasant staff. Soup excellent and very generous sandwiches. Enjoyed the Cullen Skink. Good selection of scones and cakes.

We were recommended to visit the shore by a staff member of a hotel in Brodick we’d been staying at earlier on our visit of Arran.

Lovely food and amazing staff, Niamh went above and beyond to fulfill our order even for fussy people THANK YOU

Had an amazing time here and the food is fab brilliant service and food was so nice service with a smile and really well looked after by the waitress niamh I think her name was well done to the shore and we look forward to returning soon

We (party of five plus dog) turned up for Sunday breakfast soon after opening time and were quickly seated at a table in the window with great sea views. We had a variety of breakfast items: the full breakfast (also known as the "meat "breakfast), the veggie breakfast, and a breakfast bap with bacon and haggis. All were delicious. The coffee is the best we have had so far on Arran (The Shore is our favourite place for a takeaway flat white). Dogs are made most welcome, with a bowl of water brought to the table and a small saucer of dog treats. The staff were all very friendly and efficient. All in all this was a delightful experience. (The only small downside was that, with the door to the beach slightly open, wasps were a bit of a nuisance.)

Visited this restaurant last night for one of their "pop up" meals. The food was excellent and the service was first class. Will definitely be back as this is now one of our favourite places to eat.

We were cycling around the isle of Arran and on our last leg we stopped off at the shore and we were so glad we did both my wife and I ordered mushroom soup with a cheese scone

I have sever food allergies and find it extremely difficult to eat out safely. The communication was superb and I was made to feel very well catered for and well looked after. They went above and beyond to ensure my meals were allergen-free and I enjoyed all my delicious meals there.

Went for dinner here on 6.7.19. We were staying in Whiting Bay and had popped in for ice cream (lots of lovely flavours and made on the Island too) one afternoon. They are only open on Friday and Saturday for evening meals. They have two menus for alternate weekends. Had we realised it was so good we've had gone on our first Saturday evening and eaten there on our last night. Not a huge choice but enough to keep everyone happy. The staff were charming and very efficient. You need to take your own beer and wine. I was worried a couple of the starters may have been too hot for me. We asked for advice and were tole they were not too hot. That was correct and I thoroughly enjoyed my salmon started. All food was attractively presented and was very tasty. A 3 course meal with coffee or tea to finish was fairly priced too. 2 Courses are an option. Well worth a visit during the day for coffee and cake or an evening meal.

We came in for some lunch around 12noon and were seated right away. Our drinks came quickly and the wait for food wasn’t long. Service was good and the food was great. Menu was varied, I had the cottage pie which was fantastic. Would absolutely dine here again. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in whiting bay.

We enjoyed the most delicious food- freshly prepared to order and the hand cut chips were a fantastic treat. The views are simply amazing...nearly as good as the coffee cake!

Had a lovely lunch yesterday and evening meal (byo). Top class and would recommend anyone making a visit.

Fantastic food and wonderfully friendly service. Nothing was too much trouble. My boys fancied something off the adult menu and they happily adapted the meal for them. Would highly recommend. Would definitely return if visiting Arran again.

The Shore only opened in March, but has managed to impress us already!

I visited Arran in the first week of May with some friends and we decided to try out the BYOB night on the Friday, after a long day mountain biking in the sun.

Fabulous food if served a little too quickly between courses. Really friendly helpful staff. Only down side was the fact that when I booked I wasn't informed that I needed to bring my own alcohol as they didn't have drinks licence ! Slightly spoilt what was an otherwise super dinner.

Our first time here but it won’t be our last. Delicious food, lovely surroundings and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. If I could have given six stars I would have!!

Visited this amazing cafe on Thursday whilst on holiday to the isle of arran. The breakfast myself and partner had was to die for. A cozy wee place and very welcoming soon as you enter the views are amazing and know how to look after their customers. Would definitely recommend if you visit the island.

This is a great place with one of the best views in Scotland. The decor is clean, smart and bright. The staff friendly and the foods good.

We have just had a week in Whiting Bay and visited The Shore Cafe for a breakfast and lunch. Very impressed with the food, the welcome and it’s situation. Also tried their cheese scones - delicious- we will be back.

I visited with my family and dog. The service was excellent and the dog was very welcome. The view is the best that I've seen in Arran yet and the breakfast was so good I couldn't leave any so took a doggy bag home. We visit Arran regularly and this will be our new fave spot. Highly recommend it to anyone. Reasonably priced and quick service too.

Excellent service. Views over the bay are fantastic which greatly compliment the food. Toasties and soup were just what we needed when stopping for lunch. Would recommend!

Arrived just as they were closing desperate for a cup of tea. The owner welcomed us in and was really hospitable. The venue had a lovely decor, super view and friendly staff. Had we found it earlier in the break would have eaten from their lovely menu.

Excellent food and service. It’s newly reopened under new management and currently is a BYOB for dinners. Had coffee this morning with a nice scone. Had dinner in the evening with my wife thoroughly enjoyed the 3 course meal. Atmosphere was great. Some tables have a great view over the bay to the mainland. Busy but not rushed. Hope they continue with the evening meals. Not open every night and you need to book. We wIll be back.

Went for lunch with my husband and 2 young children. The food was absolutely lovely. I had fish goujon sandwich with chips. Lovely light batter and the chips were delicious. My husband had cottage pie which he said was the best he’d ever had. I had chocolate cake for dessert which was moist and chocolatey. My husband and toddler had some fab ice cream- really creamy. They were lovely people serving and particularly good with kids.

Shore has re-opened under new owners and word of mouth was that the food was great. We went for lunch and had the best Cullen Skink I have tasted anywhere. The staff and owner are really welcoming and cheerful - the atmoshere is lovely. We went a second time on a cold cycle ride and sat by the warm fire - it was perfect. Judging by the number of people in Shore word is spreading fast that if you want good food and a warm welcome then this is the place to go. Thank you!

I’ve visited this cafe / restaurant in 2018 but noticed it shut down for about a year. I was happy to see it reopen in March under the new ownership of a young couple who have moved from the Lake District.