You may have started a new and improved diet or exercise routine to keep fit and healthy during lockdown but as summer arrives and restrictions are easing it might be time to treat yourself.
We have picked out five of the best places to dine in style in Ayrshire.
The Waterside
The Waterside Hotel is a simply stunning hotel and the perfect place to dine in fashion, situated along the water’s edge with panoramic view across the Firth of Clyde and beyond to the Isle of Arran.
An exceptional property with standout New England/Cape Cod design and wonderful spaces throughout.
You can even take a stroll after your delicious meal around the private gardens, which a very popular in the summer months.
All dishes, from steak to seafood, are cooked and presented with the utmost attention and care by exceptional chefs who commit to using quality ingredients sourced from Ayrshire where possible.
The Waterside are eager to return after a long wait and can't wait to see the new and regular faces who visit their restaurant.
The Glasshouse Restaurant
A fine dining restaurant in palatial surroundings, The Glasshouse Restaurant adds a touch of class to pub classics and goes in for locally sourced, fresh ingredients to produce exemplary cuisine at a largely affordable price.
The restaurant menu is designed to change with the seasons, allowing chefs to experiment with different ingredients and flavours and ensuring that every outing to The Glasshouse is new and exciting; a taste transformation guaranteed to be a taste sensation.
Walk off the meal with a stroll round Rowallan’s 600-acre estate, sure to add an air of opulence to your night. Larger groups can also create a bespoke menu, making The Glasshouse the perfect choice for a special occasion.
The Niche
Being nearly 5 out of 5 stars, The Niche restaurant located in Irvine is a unique, continental dining area, which many of the locals adore.
Famous for their luxurious desserts and their tasty burgers, The Niche cook all their delicious dishes with fresh ingredients, locally sourced and cooked to perfection.
They offer everything from light lunches while out a stroll along the Irvine Harbour or a 3 course meal for a lovely family dinner.
The smiley waiters can’t wait to greet their customers again with a warm welcome now that they can reopen.
River View Restaurant and Bar
Just one star shy of being five stars, River View Restaurant and Bar is an asset to Enterkine House Hotel.
The dining area’s spectacular views across the valley complement the sophisticated, modish feel of the restaurant, something the outstanding food and friendly service match in taste and professionalism.
For whisky and malt aficionados, the cosy Glenfiddich Whiskey Library has over 70 single malt and blended Whisky’s to choose from; something to enrich the palate even more as you enjoy a night-cap after your meal.
With tartan interiors, River View Restaurant transports you from Ayr to the Highlands, with a distinctly Scottish feel and distinctly Scottish tastes.
Book your table here.
Piersland House Hotel, Troon
Eat out in this historic country mansion house for a dining experience that is hard to fault.
Choose from an excellent selection of deluxe burgers, heavenly chicken dishes or from the grill section on the main restaurant’s menu or opt for a private dining experience to entertain clients, celebrate a birthday or enjoy an exclusive get-together with loved ones.
Attentive and courteous staff contribute to a great dining experience at Piersland House and can't wait to welcome you back with open arms.
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