The best restaurants in South West Scotland

We fondly remembered the sandwich station from a previous visit to the island a few years ago, so we just had to visit again during our latest holiday. We ate here twice during our week (once with the Mogabout island tour) and we were not disappointed. They still serve great sandwiches on great bread so if you are visiting Arran you have to go there. Just make sure you are hungry as the sandwiches are substantial.

Dreadful food & service - wontons to start, only ate one between us as they were very oily and pretty tasteless. I had the duck, tamarind sauce was very unpleasant and the vegetables were rock hard. My daughter had the sweet and sour stir fry, but didn't eat it as it had a strange plastic/chemical type taste to it. We were given a dessert menu and 5 to 10 minutes later, the waitress lifted the menu and asked us to leave as they needed the table back! We were charged full price for everything, although only the duck dish was eaten. Won't be back!

A warm welcome awaits you in this little friendly restaurant by the campsite in the village. Lots of delicious options for veggies and vegans including deserts.

Sunday lunch the 26th of November and fully booked months ago. Easy to see why....Fantastic food great ambience and service. Very relaxing better than any Glasgow or London experience. Starters of local crab and stuffed mushrooms followed by the most delightful local lamb and beautifully cooked Haddock.Topped of by a lovely home made carmel and apple pie....a byo and no corkage charge . A big thankyou to bRino? In the kitchen and wonderful service from Valirie and Jessica..Alan and Christina Dunn Largs....a must visit for good food lovers.

I’d come to Arran solely so I could eat at Mara. Kirsty and Gordon ( and Flora) run a fantastic little restaurant. The food has not been less than excellent and the service is friendly and welcoming. As they warn on their website the seating inside is limited but there are benches right outside or even on the beach side of the road. We ate here 5 times in 7 days this visit (brunch and late lunch on Sunday!) Already planning to get back here next year.

I was in with my family yesterday for lunch and we had a great experience. Fast efficient service, staff were lovely and very friendly. The food was fantastic and i was meant to return today with my mum but due to the storm it is closed. Nice to see Greenhall are putting their staff and customers first.

A France meets Ayr night at The Bistro-gorgeous cocktails;interesting menu- onion soup,duck,bourguignon and fish were beautifully cooked; service was,as always,immaculate. Thanks to the whole team for a really lovely evening- looking forward to the next one.

Estuve hoy en el buffet de Navidad. Esta fue nuestra tercera Navidad aquí y definitivamente no será la última. Cada año mejora y hoy no fue la excepción. El personal es muy acogedor desde el principio y no puede hacer lo suficiente para que su visita sea agradable. Muy buena elección de la comida y los precios son razonables. Incluso me dieron un regalo de una botella de vino al salir que fue un toque muy agradable. Volveré pronto y reservando temprano para la próxima Navidad. 10 / 10

The only place I go now for food in Ayr. Delicious, interesting, fresh food. Lovely staff. Cafe needs to be bigger so more people can get in!😃

Outstanding food and great service Staff were very friendly Food was on time and no waiting needed, highly recommend and will return

Sadly the Biggar Flavour bakery shop closed on 29 June 2019. The owners continue to operate "The Orchard" next door where some of their bakery products are still made available along with jams, preserves, etc. The main difference is that they no longer provide sandwiches, ready made meals or hot savoury items.

We have been at The Harbourside many times, for breakfast, lunch or just coffees and cake and have always enjoyed the experience. Was prompted to write a review after the particularly fantastic veggie chili we enjoyed today.. so good we didn't have room for the excellent cakes.. til next time 😊 Thanks all at the Harbourside

Can't recommend Mibbies Aye highly enough. Great friendly service and the best rolls around! Sneaked in a few cakes as well as they all looked so good. Great coffee to wash it all down. Got to give this place a try if your in the Hamilton area!

Este es el mejor restaurante de comida india / nepalesa. El menú de la hora del almuerzo es genial, y los precios son excelentes. 2 comidas por £ 20. Qué más se puede pedir. Solo viernes y sábado a la hora de comer. La comida es excelente, vamos la mayoría de los fines de semana, y Jack es un gran anfitrión, nada es un problema con él. Seguiremos apoyando a este maravilloso restaurante.