The best restaurants in Ardrossan and Arran North Ayrshire 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.

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.

The most kindest and hard working staff and don’t get me started on the very handsome young lad that helps out all over the club house he is amazing as-well would highly recommend there mac n cheese its banging

We were made very welcome by all staff who quickly put us at ease about taking our dog into the hotel. Food was excellent- I had fish and chips whilst my wife had the vegan version. Both meals were first class. We will be back this week without a doubt.

Warm greeting upon arrival, very attentive staff! Fantastic food!! very highly recommended!! First time my wife and I have eaten in this resteraunt and we will definitely be back for more!!

We were loking for a sunday roast in September and we got one in the Shore. It was amazing. Lovely staff and excellent home cooked food. Thanks!

Most amazing spot on Arran that you really have to visit! Delicious coffee and fantastic bread purchased. Seated on a picnic bench near the sun.

We had a delicious dinner with excellent service for my wife’s 60th birthday during a visit to Arran. The scallops were fabulous and the Hake main and Venison were beautifully cooked and presented. Well worth a visit

Really good food , great service and a dog friendly area within the restaurant-our waitress was exceptional and so attentive, our food was of the highest standard, we were given VIP treatment on the occasion of my wife's birthday and our 3 Dogs were pampered and looked after with water bowls and treats

Just had a plate of the gnocchi. I was kind of expecting the usual plate of rib sticking mush but instead I was dished up a beautifully created plate of flavours. Very impressive. Each mouthful gave a surprising wee nugget of something different. Perfectly cooked, a myriad of texture and the perfect portion size served on sparklingly clean crockery and served up by an enthusiastic and happy lass with red hair. A crisp pint of cider was an unintentionally perfect pairing. First class stuff. Thank you.

.Excellent, tasty, hot food - served quickly with very friendly staff. Could not fault it, thank you. . Lovely atmosphere…….

We'd read good things online so stopped by on our way from Lochranza to the Machrie Stones. It's worth noting the car park is quite 'rugged' as you come in so you need to drive slowly for the sake of your suspension! It's also a bit tricky to park; it was very, very busy the day we were there and unfortunately not everyone had parked well, so we squeezed into the last available space (at the time). Speaking of busy, I'm not sure if you can reserve tables but that might be worth doing if you can, especially during the Summer; we ended up sitting outside, so would gave missed out had it been raining. We both tried the Pides - one vegetarian, one chicken - and they were delicious. The base in particular is lovely and it comes with a big bowl of salad to share, which we actually couldn't finish since it was all very filling. After looking round the shops we returned for tea/coffee and cake, and managed to sit inside this time. There is a huge range of Suki teas and the spicy one I tried was really nice. My hubby had a scone with jam & cream with his coffee and really enjoyed it. All the staff were really friendly and welcoming. The only minor point is that I was a tiny bit uneasy when the chef (owner?) came out to speak to someone wearing a very stained tee-shirt, but I give the benefit of the doubt that in the kitchen he would have been wearing a (cleaner) apron, hair-covering, etc.

Had a pleasant family dinner here. The calzonie was quality. Nice views from the restaurant window.