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The Bistro, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council

The Bistro

4.8
4.8
650 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 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 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    01292 261136
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Ayrshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bistro is a charming and welcoming spot with "fantastic" food and "excellent" service. Guests enjoy a "cosy environment" and a varied menu, featuring standout dishes like mussels and steak. The friendly and attentive staff make each visit memorable, ensuring a "lovely" and "intimate" dining experience.

650 Reviews
  1. Kayleigh

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable and the food was the best we’ve had in a long time!

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  2. Anne

    Angus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second visit and would recommend. The food was very good with generous portions. Staff were attentive. Will definitely be back again.

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  3. Yvonne

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was given gift vouchers for the bistro so took a friend to celebrate her birthday , wow what an outstanding lunch ,the welcome ,service and food we're outstanding, please give this hidden gem a try you will not be disappointed.

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  4. John

    Dumfries and Galloway

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything very good except the seating at the tables was not very comfortable. This stopped us giving 5 stars in all categories.

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  5. Moira

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would give The Bistro more than 5 stars if I could. It’s the most welcoming atmosphere-entirely due to the wonderful staff and then there is the food. Every dish is beautifully thought out and amazingly presented. Great cocktails and a varied wine list just top things off. Highly recommended.

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  6. Alexandra

    Ayrshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to The Bistro and we were delighted. Everything was perfect from when we arrived until we left. Every single member of staff were an absolutely pleasure to deal with, attentive without being overbearing, friendly and just really lovely people in general. The food was delicious, we had the rib eye with garlic prawns and that alone will make us definitely return. The steak is sourced from a local butcher and it was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Robert

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food from start to finish was absolutely cooked to perfection. Our first visit to the eatery and it won’t be the last. Staff were excellent also and the service was first class.

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  8. Paula

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was fantastic. Great value for money, we'll definitely be back!

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  9. Jayne

    Ayrshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little portion of mashed potatoes would have made the lamb dish much nice

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  10. Alastair

    Surrey

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would highly recommend this Bistro food, service and wine list were excellent 👍, however attention does need to be taken in cleaning the tables as ours was very sticky

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FAQs

The Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Bistro

92 Sandgate, Ayr, South Ayrshire Council KA7 1BX

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Ayr
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • 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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