Location: Kilmarnock
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Scotland, United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 Scottish food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Kilmarnock
Reviews on Scottish food in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom. Kilmarnock (Scottish Gaelic: Cille Mheàrnaig, "Meàrnag's church") is a large burgh in East Ayrshire, Scotland with a population of 46,350, making it the 15th most populated place in Scotland and the second largest town in Ayrshire. The River Irvine runs through its eastern section, and the Kilmarnock Water passes through it, giving rise to the name 'Bank Street'.
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10. Stag And Thistle Restaurant And Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 232 reviews
A small independent business ran by two friends offering a fantastic range of drinks, cocktails and wines. Offering a menu that caters for all that is always freshly made on the premises by our head chef and his kitchen team.
Reviewed By georgereid
We stopped here for dinner one evening when driving south from Glasgow towards Turnberry for a golf holiday. The staff here are very friendly and we enjoyed high quality gourmet Scottish pub food here. Fresh ingredients and generous potion sizes made this meal highly satisfying. The steak pie was a meat loverâs delight, and the lemon meringue dessert was simply divine. Would definitely return - itâs a great place for a casual meal, and also seems amenable to larger groups as well. The adjacent table was celebrating an 18th birthday and the birthday boy was hilariously trolled with a princess-themed birthday cake. Good to see that people have a sense of humour there!
9. The Laird's Table Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
The Laird's Table - Food with a view - Quality Fresh Scottish local seasonal homemade food with a twist. A "Taste the Best Accredited" Restaurant. Mon-Saturday: 9am - 4 pm, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Coffee & Cake. Mon-Thurs : 4 pm- 5.30 pm Early Dinner an
Reviewed By Kenneth B
Have been for b/fast, brunch, lunch + evening meal on a Friday. Service is friendly + relaxed. Food a bit different + has twists on Scots classics. Light/atmosphere lovely in evening with sun on fishing Loch.It is well worth drive from Kilmarnock or Glasgow.
8. Bonnyton Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By HPTR55
We had the angel cut haddock with chips and mushy peas.Everything was freshly cooked,really tasty and decent value.The staff are friendly and very efficient.A really excellent takeaway place...10/10.
7. Hayes Garden Land
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
Situated within the Garden Centre this large Bakery Cafe presents delicious homemade food fast and efficiently. Worth reviewing. Hayes of Symington is a family firm that evolved from Hayes of Ambleside and the 8th generation is now very much involved. The
Reviewed By Jim B
Hayes Garden Land has everything the gardening enthusiast could look for, from packet of seed to greenhouse.If you have young children, take them to the play area where they will be in a safe environment.If you are wanting to go out for a delicous coffee time, or meal, you won't be disappointed at Hayes.Did I mention it's only 10 minutres drive from my house... :-) Thank you for your favourable review BUT you've got us confused as we don't have a children's play area.
6. The Longhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 751 reviews
Reviewed By robertlE9539EE
Booked the Longhouse for lunch, just for a change. Greeted like old friends the minute my wife and I opened the entrance door. Restaurant was warm and friendly.lunch arrived reasonably quick and food was amazing. Prices were very reasonable will Definately be back in the Longhouse.
5. The Glasshouse at Rowallan Castle Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 325 reviews
Set in the beautiful and historical grounds of Rowallan Castle, the Glasshouse Restaurant we are working very hard to make the Glasshouse Restaurant a "must go" destination in Ayrshire. Offering a high range of innovative and classic dishes on our Menu, y
Reviewed By TheEntertainer
This restaurant has a great reputation and a group of us (two couples) were really looking forward to spending a night here. It got off to a strange start when the nervous waitress completely forgot to give us food menus, and insisted we ordered wine before we even knew what was on offer (let alone what we wanted to eat). We forgave this clear case of nerves, and with a supervisor running around clearing up her repeated errors on all the tables, we eventually got our order taken. Even this wasnât painless as the waitress forgot that one dish was off the menu (so he had to reorder and chose a special) but we settled in to some lovely starters. When the mains came, however, one of the dishes (the special) did not appear and there would have been a 20 minute delay to fix it (so he ate the wrong dish that had been brought out in error) and the experience continued to spiral out of control. The waitress then hid for the next 15 minutes and couldnât be located. A 30 minute wait for water (asked for 3 times) when every other table had left started really to test our sense of humour and made it beyond a joke. With the inexperienced waitress now having given up, instead of just giving us the bill, the supervisor gave us a 45 minute detailed explanation as to her views as to the reasons behind our lack of decent service, and the in-depth history of what happens to cleaning/serving rosters when the general manager goes home early. To cap it all off, the same sex couple in our group were then effusively congratulated for being brave enough to be âopenly homosexual in Scotlandâ, which was well meant but utterly inappropriate and deeply embarrassing for everyone. To their credit, the incorrect main course was taken off the bill, and we were given complimentary coffees, but it didnât make up for the worst service, and strangest experience, I have ever had in a restaurant. The general manager would have been better served supervising this car crash of a restaurant, instead of going AWOL, and some basic training for young nervous waitresses who clearly havenât been told about how to do their job is urgently required.
4. Cochrane Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 553 reviews
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at the Cochrane Inn. Located in the village of Gatehead, on the outskirts of Kilmarnock, this traditional country inn and family restaurant, has a distinctly contemporary, yet cosy ambience. Our menu has modern twist
Reviewed By ShirleyA98
This was a special meal for my parent's wedding anniversary. The food was great, we didn't have to wait long and the ladies serving were really friendly. Even the kids meals were great quality. All 4 adults are from the set menu which had lots of choice and we were not disappointed! Would highly recommend and can't wait to go back!
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3. The Craigie Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
The Craigie Inn is situated in the village of Craigie on the outskirts of Kilmarnock, only 30 minutesâ drive from Glasgow. Serving Contemporary modern classic food in a warm cosy environment. It is a short trip for anyone in the surrounding towns and vill
Reviewed By Alan W
i used to visit craigie inn in my younger days its nice to see it back in action once again the meals are delicious nice friendly staff the surroundings are nice with the open fire its a great place to relax and have a drink and meal
2. Padaro Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 419 reviews
Known for years as The Canny Man this popular pub and restaurant has been relaunched as The Padaro Bar & Restaurant. Situated in Lugton, near Kilmarnock in Ayrshire, it is fast becoming a local favourite thanks to the welcoming atmosphere and friendly sta
Reviewed By Margaret C
We visit here regularly and welcome the changes which ongoing at the moment. Visited tonight at 5.30 and were given the main menu and a specials typed sheet. We both fancied the roast beef but when we were ordering were told there was no roast beef. Why not tell you when the menu is given instead of waiting till you decide? We WERE told when given the dessert menu that 2 out of 4 âspecialsâ were not available. Quite early to have run out of 3 of the specials. Also we have been 3 times during the school holidays with our granddaughters and twice out of the 3 my wee granddaughter has been given apple juice which is âoffâ. I was given the explanation the second time that they decant the juice into plastic bottles and it goes off quite quickly but if they are aware of this why are the staff not alerted to checking. If we have been given âoffâ juice on two visits how many other people have. It was replaced on both occasions by the same lady who picked up on it before we even had a chance to complain which is rather strange, as if she was expecting it. Only later did I think it would have been a nice gesture if it had been taken off the bill but it wasnât.This IS a favourite place with us but there are just a few wee tweaks needed in customer service. I would also like to add that the staff are lovely.
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1. Weston Tavern & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 447 reviews
The Weston Tavern was originally the Kilmaurs manse, Today the historic old building has been transformed with great care and consideration into a beautiful classic country pub and restaurant, where you can be sure to find a friendly and enjoyable experie
Reviewed By Cara M
Had a lovely meal on saturday got the last table booked through facebook. Myself and dad had chicken live pate to start my dad had stake pie and i had the poached salmon which was lovely and i had raspberry and vanilla ice cream for my dessert. My dad had a pint of Inveralmond Lia Fail real ale which was in excellent condition and a half pint of chocolate stout which i think is made by Merchant city brewing company which was also in excellent condition. i had a pint of coke which was a refill. only thing was service little slow but other than that was a lovely meal and staff were very friendly.Hi CaraThank you for leaving such in in depth 5* review it's really pleasing to read that you and your dad enjoyed your visit to my wee tavern and restaurant.It's also really pleasing to read that your father enjoyed his cask ale .We look forward to seeing you back soon.
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