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The Bistro, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council

The Bistro

4.7
4.7
633 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bistro

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Renovated and new, a small family run bistro in the heart of ayr town centre invites you to experience fresh local produce, fantastic atmosphere and casual but classic gourmet dining options. Breakfast, lunch & A la carte to afternoon teas and food & drink tasting nights. A fantastic day/evening of great food and great wine & cocktails.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ayr's newest bistro experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    01292 261136
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ayrshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bistro is a charming spot known for its "fantastic menu" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "delicious food," particularly seafood dishes like scallops and mussels. The cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff contribute to a "lovely environment," making it a top choice for memorable dining experiences.

633 Reviews
  1. Keith

    Perthshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Quick, efficient service, great food. Reasonable prices

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  2. Moira

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bistro never fails to deliver-excellent cocktails;an imaginative menu and the best service anywhere. Scallops; mussels;chicken and mushroom sausage and risotto were all delicious and the chocolate and chambord brownie was outstanding. Thanks to the wonderful Caitlin,Callum and the rest of the team for a delightful evening.

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  3. Megan

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for my birthday with my partner and everything was perfect! We had the mussel and pasta deal even without the deal I would genuinely say the bistro serve the best mussels in town! We love going and as always we will be back again!

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  4. RYSZARD

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    good food and nice atmosphere, I highly recommend 😊

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  5. Elaine

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit, very disappointing overall. Service was very poor, not one person asked us if our food was ok. Waited over an hour for our main course, we asked for dessert menu and we are still waiting to placing the order. Food disappointing also.

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  6. Julie

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time visiting the Bistro and we both thoroughly recommend it. Our meals were perfect, service was very good and it was a very pleasant experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A most outstanding meal and excellent value. Probably the best mussels I have ever had and a main course to match. Excellent wine selection. Very friendly attentive staff. A must visit.

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  8. Richard

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good and service, can't fault it, lovely decor and ambiance.

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  9. Dan

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent, nice place, organised time well. Needs more than one 5 seater. Nice bar stools at window which i think should be used more. Always good food, nice service. Be good to see menu changing more often

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  10. Scott

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday was the first time two friends and I had lunch at The Bistro. The food was excellent: mussels for starter followed by daube of beef. The staff were very pleasant, attentive, and helpful. ‘Will definitely go back.

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The Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 633 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Bistro

92 Sandgate, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council KA7 1BX

Additional information

  • Area
    Ayr
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–01:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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