South Ayrshire
Souter Johnnies

Souter Johnnies

33 Main Road, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom, KA19 8HY

Pizza • Cafés • Steak • European


"Booked a table for a birthday dinner far in advance had asked for a good table, however we were sat at the bottom of the restaurant near the fire exit. The table next to us had children who they could not control, running around and nearly knocking our drinks over on numerous occasions. I realise this is not the fault of the restaurant but we actually had to move our table over when we arrived as we were far too close to them. Our waiter was unbelievably rude and did not utter more than two words to us during our dinner. No hello, no how are you doing just what you having? When our starter came he just put it down and walked away, I could not believe how bad the communication was. We finished our starter and again no communication, no how was your starter just took the plates away and that was it. Our drinks were near enough empty by this point and no offer of a refill. We continuously had to ask for drinks and when we did it was as if we were a problem. We asked for the bill off a different waiter (not on purpose she was just passing) who was nice and asked how our meal was etc. I did not complain to her as she had not served us during the meal, the man who did serve us came over and pulled the receipt from the card machine and walked off. No thank you, no nothing again. I did not tip when I usually do as the service during our meal was awful.The food was lovely, I have to say this as I was impressed by the food taste however the service was not good.I was so disappointed as we had heard such good things about Souter’s Inn. We had pre booked a taxi for 2 hours away and could not get one any sooner so we had to sit at the bar for this time and wait. Again, every time we needed a drink there was no offer by the bar staff."

Berkley Ayr

Berkley Ayr

23 Barns Street, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom

Asian • Balti • Vegan • Indian


"Quick pick up time after a holiday Friday around Ayr, was a nice surprise. Food was well packed and hot when we got home. Initially we went to the wrong branch for pickup but the staff phoned ahead and checked our order with the other branch who were waiting at the door for our arrival. Friendly, helpful courteous service. Veg pakora was light crispy on the outside with lots of fresh moist veg on the inside. First time having yellow (turmeric? pakora sauce which was a nice: fresh, spicy and picante contrast to the pakora. Special tikka was the best we've had in Ayrshire- large chunks of succulent marrinated, chicken with just a little charcoal flavour on the outside. Tikka pieces are so often dried out, over charred or hidden in too much marinade- this was perfect. The creamy curry sauce that came with the special tikka had an amazing mix depth of flavour with: sweet tomato, creamy butter, aromatic cardamom, a little heat from chilli and a nice sharp citrus finish. South Indian garlic chilli Lamb had lots of tender flaking lamb chunks in a thick, satisfying onion, garlic chilli base that tasted fresh- not too hot, runny or greasy like so many other restaurants. Vegetarian celiac wife was very happy with Tarka Daal Saag Paneer; which are so often an after thought with thin, water, bland or lacking in depth of flavour. Pilau rice was multi coloured, well seasoned and very appealing for the children; again, really well cooked with separated grains and a little bite for texture. Large, moist nan bread with that lovely clay oven flavour black onion seeds running through it. Honestly the best Indian food we've had in Ayrshire and we've tried almost everywhere from Kilmarnock, Irvine, Troon, Prestwick Ayr. Can't wait to try more dishes come back again"