The Waterfront at Coyle Restaurant and Coffee Shop in South Ayrshire

Fantastic traditional food with staff who enjoyed engaging with the customers . Excellent dining experience.. 10/10

Nice little countryside cafe popular with locals and plentiful parking. Service was fast and efficient and the menu offered something to suit most people including vegetarians. I had the chickpea and haloumi burger which was surprisingly tasty, and my companion had the gammon steak with pineapple which got a thumbs up. There's ample seating outside and a children's play area which I imagine is popular in good weather. Next time I'll sample the homemade soup. It looked very good. I'll post some photos of the food. Hope this was helpful?

Great food very reasonably priced. Service quick and staff friendly. Very relaxing location. Coffee was fab. Be visiting again soon

We went there for lunch on the 24th.March which was a beautiful day .The food was good , the service was by young untrained staff. I would not go there for a coffee as it is a brand which nobody I know likes. Why sell a third rate Italian coffee when every Scottish coffee roaster does far better coffee?

Always a friendly welcome with lovely staff. A varied menu to suit most tastes. The waterfront overlooks a fishing loch and is a nice relaxing place to dine. Prices are terrific and the food is well prepared and presented.

I enjoyed our visit to The Waterfront Cafe. The food was good and it was easy to reserve a table (although not necessary). The service was not the best, we received our drinks quite a while after receiving our food and the staff seemed stressed. It wasn’t crazily busy. I got the impression that the staff were not happy. I recommend the owners of this business invest in their staff (good rate of pay, training, positive incentives) to make The Waterfront the very best place to visit.

Staff were lovely. Omelette and 2 baked potatoes seemed very nice, hot and fresh. However I was alarmed to find a piece of what appeared to be a cocktail stick approx one inch long with sharp points at both ends in my mouth as I was about to swallow - it caught the roof of my mouth at the back of my throat and luckily I managed to get the whole lot out before I swallowed - I dread to think what would have happened if I had swallowed it. Showed to waitress who said she would show manager. She then offered to replace meal which I declined. She then advised my meal would not be charged and apologised. When we left my partner pointed out to me that tables had not been sprayed and cleaned properly between customers - bad enough but given covid is still here unforgivable!

Tried several times to visit this popular location without success. Our luck was in and we were not disappointed. Location is amazing overlooking the loch. Food is superb and caters for all tastes. We met John, Demi, Ellie, Helen, Alistair, Colin the Chef and Mario. All were so friendly and attentive during our visit. All are great ambassadors for the company. Will be back for sure.

Excellent full breakfast first class service as usual. Well worth a visit to this venue wither it is just a coffee and a scone or a full first class meal.

20 of us had afternoon tea at The Waterfront at the Coyle following my Dad's funeral. All the staff could not have been more compassionate or kinder. Everyone was professional, approachable and friendly. The afternoon tea was really good with tasty sandwiches and delicious scones, cakes and tray bakes and it was excellent value. Despite all the changes due to Covid the staff handled everything in a courteous and friendly manner. My thanks in particular to Colin and to John for looking after is all so well. This was my first visit but won't be my last. Highly recommend.

Amazing wee gem with spectacular outlook over the fishing lakes, great food and friendly efficient staff, our new fav go to, well done to everyone you do a fantastic job

Wife and l went to this place today for lunch, we had the beef broth to start, it came with a small roll with a wee pat of butter, it was really good. For mains we both had the venison stew, it was exceptional, melt in the mouth good. The veg. was sadly undercooked, but the stew easily made up for that. We bought some lovely apple tart from the counter to take home. Overall we had a very nice lunch in lovely surroundings, we would recommend this eatery to anyone looking for a good meal.

We visited this place two weeks back - 16 of us! With no exceptions, all 16 of us loved the food and ambience. The staff was extremely friendly and polite. Colin is an amazing guy and made our visit very special. When you go, ask for him. Fishing is peaceful and enjoyable. If you are on the West Coast, this place is definitely worth a visit. You wont regret it!

Myself and friends visited this restaurant in August for lunch and was very disappointed After seeing the pictures of their food on their website and recommendations decided to go.Poor to say the least and very dowdy and drab inside. My friend ordered a gammon steak and French fries and what arrived was half a dried up gammon steak and pineapple which had to be sent back.I have to say my other friends fish and chips was gorgeous and mine was ok.Not a great selection of fresh juice either and staff appeared to lack interest didn't stay for coffee. Very good selection of cakes . It is a shame as this is in a beautiful setting but lacks atmosphere .Probably not bad if you're looking for pub grub

stopped in as heard good things about this place. We were not dissapointed. lovely coffee and large selection of cakes and tray bakes. good selection of food on menu and specials on board sounded good too. Will def be back to try food.

from time to time passing this place I have stopped and visited this place. It is a good place to visit and the staff, menu and their prices are reasonable. Staff are friendly

Popped in for fish and chips whilst staying at a nearby caravan park. Very friendly staff, good prices and great food.

Coyle Water Fisheries is where I enjoy going fishing for trout, and the Waterfront, which is attached, is a great place to have everything from a coffee and roll, egg and potato scone before battle commences. You can treat yourself to a proper meal as well, with fast. friendly service and and excellent choice of eating

As always my meal was scrumptious - freshly cooked to order, just the way I liked it. I would highly recommend this delightful restaurant/coffee shop, whether for a meal or coffee and one of the yummy cakes. The views over the pond make the place so relaxing, along with the friendly and attentive staff. As a disabled person, I would highly recommend The Waterfront at Coyle for its excellent facilities and access.

3 finger sized sandwiches each. No choice Scone with cream jam each 2 tray bakes each. Again no choice 1 empire biscuit. BETWEEN us Coffee Very POOR Afternoon Tea. For £8 each Such a shame for this beautiful tea room. Noted very bizarre pricing on menu £6.95. For garlic mushrooms. REALLY

Having been a regular at this place for many years and then it being sold. Thought I go and give it a try. Man serving, taking orders etc didn’t engage with customers and had a long wait considering it wasn’t busy. Asked several times for the bill and told we’ll get to you when I can. Maybe should consider getting more staff as clearly can’t welcome customers,make coffees, take orders and serve whilst dishing out bills and taking money.

Just had lunch at The Waterfront. Delicious food (Tempura Chicken) and friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Called in with the wife for a lite lunch, beautful spot with nice surroundingsWe ordered baked potato with haggis an melted cheese an a side salad an my wife ordered the baked potato with prawns an side salad, both dishes very very tasty backed up with great friendly service, will call again next time wer passing..

First visit here and was pleasantly surprised. Service was good although may be a little slow for some customers because everything appears to be cooked fresh to order. There is not a huge choice on the menu but there is probably something to suit most tastes. Prices are reasonable and it appears to be popular.Battered haddock and chips was good and my only complaint would be the several bones at the tail end of the fish. The other main we had was rainbow trout and this was excellent. The 'clootie dumpling' was nice but appeared to be steamed pudding rather than clootie dumpling. The accompanying custard had been heated in the microwave and was almost at boiling point - this could have been a hazard for the unwary.There is a good selection of cakes and desserts but we will try these at our next visit.The restaurant appeared to be clean. There are several tables outside on the verandah if the weather is suitable. It is a pleasant way to enjoy your food while watching the fishermen on the loch outside.I am happy to recommend and will return in future, possibly often.

Having been before went back again. Not very nice when you see the staff having a joke in the kitchen about you and you can see it all.. wont be back after that rudeness!

Great day fishing good catch large good condition fish great staff well stocked very tidy free tea and coffee a bonus

Visited here on a Saturday morning for breakfast. It’s really easy to find and is such an attractive log cabin style. There were already quite a few people fishing on the lake which the cabin looks on to. I had a breakfast roll and my husband had an omelette. Both were really good. We would definitely go back.

Lovely place,popped in for a bite to eat whilst my other half was up fishing. Food is first class, loads to choose from on menu. Good portion sizes. Would recommend here. Will definitely be back. Lovely view of the fishing pond aswell

Visited with my parents and husband for the first time. I had the Han n Haddie it was cooked to perfection and utterly delicious. Hubs had the Rainbow trout, he said it was the best he’s tasted . Mum had Scampi, I tasted a bit and it was top quality, dad had the chicken curry he said it was perfect, moist flavourful chicken and just spicy enough.

Our first visit to this place and enjoyed it very much.Table service and good food at a reasonable price with lovely views out on to the fishing area.Highy recommended.

Food was spot on, portions even better and tasty . Staff helpful and friendly as were the wee dogs outside must be owned by who runs the place.

We used to be regulars at the Waterfront, but when hew owners took over we only went a couple of times before stopping altogether, in a very short time it went from superb to appalling, It must-have been heart-breaking for founder / owner to be witness to its demise . Quite by chance we saw it was re opening in Jan '19 , and by chance again we went on the very day it re-opened Delighted to see Carol was back taking a major roll in the running. Nice new floor throughout and also major changes in counters, displays and furniture.

was up a few year back was at sundrum castle went to the waterfront for lunch and breakfast great place planning to go in every time i go past coylton staff are great brilliant food good views

Went out for lunch with my sister and her friend. I had not been here previously but the other 2 had been. Apparently it had been closed for refurbishment.

Called in for coffee out of interest and were pleasantly surprised by the quality - views, seating, cafe and the excellent service. We will be returning as it was so good.

Have been a very satisfied customer at The Waterfront for the past 5 years and could not have praised it high enough for good food and service. Hadn't been since Easter this year so did not know it has been under new management since early summer. The place has gone to the dogs. Tasteless potato soup that contained zero potato and an egg mayo sandwich with runny, cheap, white mayo and 2 peices of white egg which ran out of the bottom and all over my trousers! It has lost all atmoshpere and looks cheap with ripped upholstery on some chairs. The flower beds outside are overrun with weeds and the whole place looks tired. I would not recommend this eaterie any longer

Visited the Waterfront today and had a lovely light lunch. I ordered vegetable soup. It was lovely and thick and tastey and had been liquidised. It came with a warm roll and plenty of butter. My husband chose smoked salmon which came with brown bread and a salad. He had plenty of salmon on his plate.

Best breakfast in a long time great staff pleased to help nice view and quiet I will be back close to Ayr

Stopped in for a quick lunch with my daughter before heading to the shops in Ayr. Fairly bizzy. Staff were polite & professional. Food came quickly & was very nice. Menu was suitable for anyone - old or young - plain or fussy eater.

El tiempo no era muy malo, así que decidimos en un viaje hacia Ayr. Estábamos intentando encontrar un restaurante que nos habían a comer unos años atrás y probar ya que puede no podía encontrarlo. Estábamos a punto de dar esperanza de encontrarlo cuando paramos en la orilla para el café. Salió el sol, así que nos sentamos en el suelo. Fue encantador. Ambos tuvimos café y probé el clootie dumpling scone. Estaba delicioso. En nuestro camino, mi marido pagué la cuenta y me explico lo que nos trajo la camarera por la costa en primer lugar. Ella pensó que sabía el restaurante que buscábamos y nos dio los detalles. No hemos vuelto a encontrar en esa dirección, pero hará pronto. En cuanto a la orilla? Sin duda volveremos. Nos gustó antes de que pagamos la factura. El servicio era rápido y amable, sin embargo me gustó más por la asistencia de la señorita.

Hemos comido aquí antes en varias ocasiones, y recientemente tuvimos un almuerzo muy agradable en un entorno agradable. Parece el restaurante y pesca lagos están ahora bajo nueva dirección. Sin embargo, espero que aumente su personal durante el almuerzo. Era un miembro de la dirección anterior y uno era relativamente nuevo, y podría haber hecho con ayuda adicional. Se usa para servir vino, etc. con antiguos propietarios, pero esperaba que la nueva gestión se requieren para obtener una licencia.

I couldn't recommend the Waterfront highly enough! The food is both beautifully presented and delicious! Fabulous friendly staff and a stunning setting. If the sun is out, then take a table outside on the decking, its a real suntrap. Well done The Waterfront!

As always we visit here for breakfast before going shopping food is great and just the right amount staff are very friendly even the 2 little dogs that lie outside give you a warm welcome, this is a lovely quiet little place to relax and enjoy your meal it can be quite busy at times definitely recommend you give it a try

Vimos el cartel, ya que viajábamos a Ayr y decidimos ir y probar el almuerzo. Estábamos tan contentos de haberlo hecho. Está en una ubicación tranquila y bien lejos de la carretera. Hay mesas por la ventana que dan a los estanques de la pesca.

Fantastic day out for papas 83rd birthday. He had the whitebait as usual. We all enjoyed our meals in a lovely setting with wonderful staff

This is off the main road but an excellent choice. Spacious with good views over their own mini-loch. Good choice of breakfast, lunch, brunch and full meal items. Homemade soup, scones and cakes. Our food was delicious super hot and well presented. Coffees are barista style and they have great decaf lattes if that's your thing. Busy but not overly so. Definitely worth a visit, we will be back if in the are again. They also have a good kids menu and bar.

We were very late for lunch but that didn't make any difference to the warm welcome and excellent lunch. They were happy to check our dietary requirements. We will be back. The funniest bit was the dogs not allowed sign as 2 happy waggy dogs greeted us!

lovely surroundings to enjoy a morish haggis and cheese toastie! add a small soup and you are set for the day! home baking and cakes if you are just looking for a cream delight

First class place for a coffee or full meal pleasant staff and surroundings excellent views over the adjacent fishery that is also worth a visit

No complaints about the food. The service was most unsatisfactory. The waiting staff did not seem aware of anyone in the restaurant except for the table they were attending. I had to call on a waiter twice even though he was within a yard of me. I felt as if I were invisible. Not a happy experience . Perhaps some training in reading a dining room would help?

Very nicely situated, looking out on to a little fishing loch. You will almost certainly be met by two very nosy dogs. They are friendly, and out to get a clap. Coffee and home baking are very good. Staff are cheerful and nice

This is another fantastic little place - tucked away in what seems the middle of nowhere - but it is worth the drive to get there. The staff are really nice, its lovely and clean, bright open and airy - and the staff were unobtrusive and very attentive. The menu is a little bit limited but its great if you just want something affordable and simple.

We stopped here just on the off chance of getting a nice cup of coffee on our travels. We were very pleasantly surprised by the surroundings and the waterfront itself. the cakes were lovely as was the coffee, service was very good and everyone was very friendly. we did not have any other food as it was early morning but would love to go back and try something from their menu one day.

what lovely place to visit beautiful countryside beautiful view if sitting in the sun lounge can watch people fishing lovely staffamazing choice off food breakfast was lush as anything not greasy at all 10/10home baking is beautiful also

Have had various things to eat in this wee place...favourite s are prawn salad, scampi,breaded haddock definitely going to try something from the smokehouse on my next visit..

First time I have visited this coffee shop/restaurant and I wasn't disappointed. Service was very good as was the food. It was all very fresh. Surroundings were very nice ant the view from our table was stunning. The only down side for me was the dog wandering around the tables when customers were eating. I found this a little off putting as I am not keen on dogs. No where did I see a sign saying that dogs were allowed . Will not stop me from returning

I Visit The Waterfront on my fairly regular visits to Ayr. It is a lovely place with very pleasant staff and very nice food. For a change, rather than have haggis in a baked potato with whisky sauce, I asked for haggis with French fries but still with the whisky sauce. Unfortunately the "whisky sauce" had additives in the shape of large pieces of chopped onion and a fair amount of mustard grains. - sadly the onion and mustard grains obliterated the flavour of the whisky sauce. I forked out all of the onion pieces and left on side of my plate. I did mention to the young waitress when leaving. I am all for experimenting with sauces but this was a strange combination for haggis when advertised as haggis with whisky sauce. Will not put me off eating there in future but will give this particular sauce a miss !!!!

Delicious meals and friendly staff. I have tried breakfasts, baked potatoes, paninis and sandwiches and never been disappointed with the great cooked and great tasting food. Great service and lovely view.

Stumbled over this spot, and were delighted with the outcome. Good food. Pleasant surroundings overlooking the fishing loch. Lovely walk round the loch after eating. Friendly owners dogs.

Been a few times as the setting is gorgeous. Find a few things on the menu to be over priced for my liking but having said that the food is lovely and staff very pleasant indeed. The coleslaw and parmesan fried are delicious best I have tasted and the cakes are amazing.

I have visited here on a regular basis since discovering it a few months ago.They have good fresh food, some of which is smoked on the premises and a great selection of high quality products to buy and take homeFood and service is first class and I have never been disappointed. Everybody who I have taken there have also been very impressed

Up here visiting family so thought we would try this place. Being a keen fisherman I was interested in what there was to offer and being a bigger foodie, the smokehouse could well be a dangerous option. The cabin is literally that, a cabin, (albeit a bloody big cabin), offering views over the fishing lakes, did also have a chuckle at the "Loch lomond of Ayrshire" comment on the menu but thats Scottish irony. Two breakfasts and a haggis n cheese jacket ordered, coffees delivered then the food arrived after a few minutes. Link sausage, square, tattie scone, bacon, fried egg, beans, toast, tom and black pudding all sat on the plate, goading me. Not having that from a collection of deceased pig, I went in. The black pudding was one of the nicest I have had, both the link and square were nicely cooked and full of flavour, tattie scone was excellent and even the egg was really nice. To be honest it was one of the best breakfasts I have had for a long time. Even the coffee was a nice one, not bitter and a great taste. Overall, found it to be good value with a nice outlook. Even if the wee dugs were scatty!

Popped in with my daughter and granddaughter who live nearby for a spot of lunch Situated about 2,miles outside Coylton the Waterfront comprises of a restaurant,shop and fishing facility We had a lunch of fish and chips and soup with a toastie which was lovely and reasonably priced Service was great from the delightful staffAfter we strolled around the pond Well worth a visit

This little gem is just past the village down a turning but is well signposted. The setting is lovely as tables can be had on either the open or covered terraces overlooking the water or in the main eating area itself. A warm greeting by owner Carol and friendly service from all staff. The food is well presented and tasty and though the menu is not extensive, staff will happily try to cater for off menu items if possible. Prices are reasonable and everything is well kept and clean. The two little family dogs wander round the car park and water welcoming everyone as does the resident cockeral, which brings a smile to most. Definately worth a visit.

I will start this review by saying I'm shocked that this lovely little place has a few "terrible" reviews, l would love to take these so called reviewers to places that are genuinely terrible, l can assure you the Waterfront doesn't belong in that category. Myself and my work colleagues have been stopping here for our Breakfast or Dinner for about 9 months now on a regular basis, as its on the A70 on the way in from the A74 it suits us nicely before getting to Ayr for work.The café is in a fishing type cabin which overlooks a few small fishing lakes that always look busy, there is plenty of parking and expect to be greeted by the owners dogs who are always up for a bit of a fuss, Bob is the black one and Squeak is his mother, two lovely affectionate wee dogs.I always find the café clean and tidy with very competent staff, if something is wrong they will quickly rectify it if asked. Carol the owner is often on hand and makes sure your visit is a satisfactory one with a smile and genuine interest in your experience. I have always found that the food is really good, freshly prepared when you order and it is always presented well. We often buy a few homemade cakes to take out and these are delicious, l would definitely recommend the food here to anyone passing by.Good Owner, Good Staff, Good Food!

Lovely lunch and surroundings, great friendly staff, plenty of choices on the menu and food was excellent

More an older clientele than us but had a nice breakfast and enjoyed the saroundings. Nice place will go back again soon.

Was looking for some where to go for an afternoon bite and having heard some great feedback and reviews from friends about the Waterfront at Coyle thought we would give it a try. We both had the chicken and rice soup which came with a big chunk of bread - the soup was excellent, a great portion and proper stick to your ribs soup piping hot! A bowl of chips had to be shared which were good too. Then we had a couple of excellent cappuccinos - really nice and frothy and although we were full we had to try one of the many delicious home baked cakes that were on offer - a huge slab of fruit slice was shared! Great value for money, lovely chatty service from the staff , they obviously have a lot of regulars which was nice to see people being made to feel so welcome and a different outlook than somewhere else in town - will definitely be back.

I came to visit Scotland with my friends for the weekend. We were looking for somewhere cosy for lunch and came across the Waterfront! The food was excellent and service was impeccable! Will definitely be recommending it to my friends if they ever visit the lovely town!

Have been going to The Waterfront for the past 5 years. Love the location and the food is fabulous, we've had family dinners, breakfasts and sneaky lunches without the kids. The food just keeps getting better and better, the staff are so friendly and the service is excellent.

Just came home from a fabulous lunch here!! The views are just amazing aswell as the food!! Can recommend the salmon and pavlova!! Staff are so helpful and very friendly!! First time there but certainly won't be the last! Will be telling all my friends and family too!! Keep up the good work!! ☺

Was always a regular visitor to the Waterfront. The last time I went the new manageress continuously handled the tray bakes, cakes and scones, despite tongs lying beside the cabinet.She lifted them with her hands after handling money then 'wiped' out the cabinet with her bare hand and lifted the tray bakes back onto the shelf she had just pawed.Then she lifted them all again and shuffled them about into plastic trays to be 'put in refrigeration' for the night, again after handling money, she did not wash her hands at any time.We were all very disappointed by this practice and relieved we did not have a tray bake on this occasion...won't be back anytime soonI

My boyfriend took me to this lovely restaurant almost 3 years ago and from that moment I really loved the place! Location is amazing (expecially during the summer because if it's good weather you can have a nice walk around the lake!)and quiet, ideal if u want to have lunch and relax at the same time, staff is very friendly and professional and food is fresh and tasty (they do also have very good home made pastries!!). I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I'll be back for sure!

The opening of this restaurant coincided with my retirement and over these five years I have enjoyed numerous meals as a couple ,family ,with friends and for special celebrations . We love good food and the Waterfront has provided that in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere from a morning roll snack to a full blown three course .The view changes with the seasons and this adds to the ambience of the restaurant. My personal favourite main is smoked haddock and my hubbie thinks the fish is the freshest around ! Helpful and friendly staff !

Stopped off mid morning for coffee and Bacon Roll.Lovely clean and fresh surroundings overlooking the fishing.Freshly baked cakes on show looked (and tasted) great.

Great food best prawn cocktail I've had in a long time! Great view and really enjoyed the meal very helpful waitresses, I will definitely be back.

Lovely place and good food, however I was given the smallest bit of bread with my soup, although I was not charged any extra when I asked for more. It's just a shame they are not more generous with the food in the first place. It would also be nice if you were given a biscuit with your coffee as given in other places.

Just off the busy Ayr to Cumnock road along a fairly rough hardcore lane. We had seen the sign several times and decided to see what the shop and cafe were like. The situation is very pleasant as it is set in countryside with a view of the fishing 'ponds' and the woodlands. It is a busy place and is very much a step up from other cafes of a similar nature - the fishery makes you worry slightly as they often have attached that are a little basic. The word shop doesn't really apply because although they have quite a few items for sale they are mostly blocked by the tables.The food is a reasonable price and it is ideal for a meal before or after being shopping in Ayr or just as a place to go on a quiet weekend. A garden centre has recently opened and is worth a look. Plenty of parking although the first parking area seems more for the anglers.

Popped in today for lunch.Whitebait and macaroni was had followed by pavlova.Very tasty.Friendly efficient staff.Relaxing watching the men fish.Will be back.

I have popped into the Waterfront on two or three occasions when passing on the A70.My latest stop there was a case of killing time by eating before an engagement. I had never been disappointed on my previous visits, but, this latest time, I think they excelled themselves.I had the soup/panini option. The soup portion was very good, the panini was excellent, as was the coffee with which I finished.As ever, the meal offered what I thought was great value for money. I entered the Waterfront in the middle of a rush of customers - four or five cars stopping at once. The staff dealt quickly and efficiently with this sudden influx of customers; I did not feel I was rushed, neither was I left waiting. The food arrived promptly, if was good, well-cooked fare, nothing fancy. It filled the gap and left me satisfied.This will not be my last stop-over, there, where an obvious advantage is the theraputic experience of watching the anglers at the adjacent trout lochan.

I recently visited The waterfront restaurant for the second time .The food is really lovely and the views are so therapeutic .Definitely worth a visit , you won't be disappointed.

My wife and l visited this establishment today for a light lunch,we both had the best pea & ham soup I have ever tasted,we then halved a burger and fries with a side salad and delicious relish.Along with a white coffee and a pot of tea the whole meal was coppers over £17.00. Great value for money.The restaurant is on the bank of Coyle Water overlooking guys fly fishing,very tranquil setting.The toilets are immaculate.All the staff are extremely cheerful and courteous.

Found this lovely place by accident though have passed the sign several times. Great relaxing atmosphere overlooking a fishing area. Food was good and they also served home baked cakes etc. Will be back if I am in the area to sample more.

First time visit but it will not be our last. Having driven passed the sign on many previous occasions, we had always promised ourselves to check it out. Very pleasant location overlooking the hopeful anglers, as they attempt a catch in the landscaped fishery area. We arrived at lunch time and the place was already busy, despite it being a Tuesday. On offer is a variety of menus, all reasonably priced and with a good choice. The service was friendly and smooth and the food was excellent. Give it a go.

There's nothing like a stunning view while enjoying lunch with friends and nothing beats the view here. Staff were friendly and the food was excellent. Will be back soon.

We have been to the waterfront several times before for coffee and was very impressed on a lovely sunny day you can sit outside with a lovely view over the fishing area. This visit was for Saturday lunch. The service was excellent and friendly. The food, omelets,was excellent freshly made and not pre made microwaved rubbish. he portions were excellent and the price was very reasonable. You have to keep a very good lookout for the direction sign as it sits well back off the main road. Worth a visit

My Husband and I have been regular visitors to the Waterfront at Coylton however on the last visit they were short staffed, and we had a considerable wait for our food, not a problem to us as we knew the food would be good, we have now learned that the restaurant is going to have different hours now, as when we spoke to the owner she said they couldn't get the staff... so if you do decide to visit, I'm sure you won't be disappointed with the food it used to open for lunches and then in the evening it was for dinners, but now it's going to close at 6.30pm I myself love this place the staff are very friendly and the prices are reasonable too

service was terrible, food poor and portions small for cost . Main course was overcooked to burnt . No reduction on bill !

The waterfont is set back from the road at the side of Coyle Water where fishing takes place. The restaurant overlooks the water with an outside area for sitting which is pretty on a sunny day. The menu is varied ranging from sandwiches and cakes to full meals, Spent an enjoyable afternoon chatting with friends over lunch. The staff were polite and friendly and looked after us well.

Lovely surrounding areas to look at spacious to feel comfortable not crushed together, food was good for a quick lunch, could not make my mind up to call it a coffee/lunch shop or a canteen or restaurant, but apart from that food was good & staff were efficient & friendly, i would say it's good to take kids to or nice we visit for elderly to visit however you need a car to get to it, lovely place to visit if the sun is shining!

We have eaten at this restaurant for a few years and it has always been really good. Unfortunately our last visit highligthed that the quality of the food and standard of service have really slipped recently. We ordered burgers and an egg mayo sandwich. The burger was OK but the menu did not explain that it was a beef and lamb burger. Fine if you like lamb, but the menu should have made this clear. The egg mayo was poor. The bread was dried out and was the cheapest loaf money can buy. When you are charged £7 for a sandwich, you expect it to be something special and fresh ! The sandwich was replaced but there was no apology or explanation. The restaurant was busy and we waited 40 minutes to be served which suggests that a few more staff would not go amiss. Its a shame as the standard of food and service on previous visits has been very high and the actual building and setting are lovely. Hope the owner reads this and brings the standards back up.

Pulled in here on a very wet Saturday night. We weren't sure whether evening meals were served or not. Went in at 5.15pm to enquire and to ask if we needed to book, We were told that they started service of evening meals at 5.30pm but we were welcome to come in for a drink while we waited. With our drinks the very helpful waitress brought the menu. We were spoiled for choice and it was just as well we had plenty of time to choose. The food came very promptly and was beautifully cooked and very tasty. The outlook over the loch, even though it was pouring with rain, was beautiful and I look forward to visiting again on a warm, dry summer evening.

As a couple we visited the Waterfront at Coyle during the lunch period. We have visited several times before, and the food is actually quite good. But, oh dear!! When we arrived, the restaurant was fairly full, with about 65% of tables waiting for their food order. While the initial order taking and drink service is adequate, the long wait for your food is not. We waited 30 minutes for our food, the table next to us waited 45 minutes. No explanation from the waiter/waitress, and the only comment we received when we complained was "We're busy"?? The majority of the food is light bites/paninis, with soup/battered fish, and burgers, so nothing complicated to cook! In fact, one table waited over 20 minutes for soup? The location is superb, especially if you get a window seat overlooking the trout lake, but if you are pushed for time - forget the Waterfront, and eat elsewhere!!

Really sweet little place with yummy food and good service. Views over the fishery are lovely and the place itself is welcoming.

First visit and not our last. It was so relaxing sitting at the window watching the guys fishing. Service was very quick and friendly. I only had soup which was nice and at a great price. My husband had coffee and a scone which he said was lovely. Don't think I would try to visit at a weekend as I am sure it would be so busy. Overall great value for money considering the views . .

We went to the Waterfront for a late Sunday lunch. This was our first visit and, having read the reviews, I'd warned everyone that the service might be slow. However, the place was jam-packed but we got our drinks within 5 minutes and our food within 15. The food was excellent, especially their own smoked products some of which we bought to take away. The Waterfront might appear at first sight to be a bit of an oddity attached, as it is, to a Fishing Loch. But I can highly recommend the food. Only doesn't get 5 stars because, as a coffee geek, I didn't feel the coffee was particularly good.

Spotted this place while en-route to airport when looking for a place to have lunch, knowing that eating choices at airport aren't brilliant. We were not disappointed. A lovely sunny day, and sat at a table overlooking the ponds. It was busy, but service was okay. Smoked fish pate salad with a pot of tea was excellent.

Went on Saturday with my daughter and granddaughter for lunch. Food as usual was delicious. It was a lovely day and the views of the fishing lochs are stunning. The service is always excellent and the restaurant is so comfortable and was very busy which was nice to see. Cakes and scones delicious!!!

We've had a couple of pleasant light lunches here and went back in on Sunday. It was busy so we ordered a soup/sandwich combo to avoid a long wait. Mistake. 4 tables or ten people who came in after us were served before us and they ordered main meals. W asked the owner if there was a problem and she went into denial, and offering no excuse or apology for our 45 minute wait. To add insult to injury, we overheard her discussing table 3 (us) with a waitress. Some advice would be to apologise to customers when you get it wrong and don't talk about customers who can hear what you're saying. The food is fine and other staff are actually friendly and helpful. The owner should follow their example.

We are regular customers here. The staff are always very friendly and helpful with the food being lovely and well presented. The only downside is that service can be a wee bit slow but then your meal is cooked to order. Recommended.