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Dumfries Arms Hotel

➤ 54 Glaisnock Street Cumnock, East Ayrshire KA18 1BY, KA18 1BX, United Kingdom

Carta • Cafés • Asiatic • Mexican • British

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"Had a very nice meal at da , 2 courses for £10 Mon Thursday lunch time was excellent value. Still a good sized portion . Staff were efficient without being over powering which I hate someone asking every 2 minutes if food is ok. The afternoon tea the customers next to us had also looked delicious"

Sorn Inn

➤ 35 Main St, Sorn KA5 6HU, KA5 6QA, Mauchline, United Kingdom

Carta • Pubs • Steak • British • Scottish

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"Visited using an Itison voucher for steak surf turf. Decided to have soup for starters which was advertised as being served with freshly baked bread. The soup was served in a very small bowl and was tasteless. The bread was anything but fresh and felt and tasted like it had been lying in the back of a cupboard for a fortnight. Now for the steak. We asked for sirloin but was told there was none left and we would have to take ribeye. The steak arrived and one look put us off. This was certainly not ribeye and was more like some sort of reconstituted beef. I would have to say that it is the worst steak we’ve ever been served. The surf part was 3 sad looking small prawns that had been placed on top of the steak. The owner asked us how it was and we told him how dissatisfied and disappointed we were. To this comment he then became quite aggressive and told us to leave. He obviously doesn’t like criticism. We had our meal on a Saturday night and we’re the only people in the restaurant. Surely this must tell you something. We had booked the dining room but was told it was closed due to lack of clientele and that we would have to sit in the bar. We had been regular visitors and know that they recently lost their head chef who was very good. The food is now very substandard and nothing like the delicious food that was served by the previous chef. Come on Sorn…you need to do much better!!"

Masala Indian

➤ 14 Ayr Road, KA18 1DW, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom

Carta • Pizza • Sushi • Asiatic • European

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"Not the greatest food you'll ever eat. To be fair, I visited quite late on a Sunday night so perhaps I wasn't getting the best food they can offer and I was the only one in the restaurant although I imagine more people get takeaway food. I wasn't exactly impressed though. The mango lassi didn't taste of mango and had some odd fibres in it presumably from the mango? Hard to tell. It wasn't what I was hoping for though. I had the vegetable dhansak with pilau rice which didn't really taste of anything and was generally quite bland. I put quite a bit of salt on it! Not really spicy at all though. The rice was a bit odd in that it came served on my plate for me already, when I was expecting a small dish of rice but rice is rice, it was fine. Poppadom was good but the sauces with it were odd, i had onion salad but couldn't figure out what the other was supposed to be. They kept turning the music up and down or off entirely and it was just a weird experience. Might be better when it's busier but I won't be returning to find out. It was literally the only place still serving food which is the only reason I ate there in the first place. As with all Indian restaurants, there were both gluten free and vegetarian options."

The Thistle Inn

➤ 22 Glaisnock Rd, KA18 3AB, East Ayrshire, United Kingdom

Carta • Pizza • Kebab • Sushi • Cafés

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"On holiday in the area and found this place online for somewhere to eat. Menu looked great. Arrived and the impression we got with the mess around the building continued indoors. Lady who took us to our table was lovely but then it went downhill again quickly when we were given the menu definitely not what it was online). It was litterly falling apart and only a fraction of what was on the online menu. We ordered food and while waiting 2 women with 5 children came in. Noise from the children was heard as soon as they got to the front door. I don't believe any of the children were at fault as the women didn't try to get them to be just a little quieter they both just shouted louder to hear each other. Both my teenage daughter and I expected the waitress to ask them to maybe just turn the volume down just a little but it turned out she knew them and like the mums she just shouted louder to be heard! Food arrived hot. Steak pie was very tasty but pizza was the kind I can buy in supermarket for about 50p. Desserts of cheesecake and sticky toffe pudding both tasted odd. We didn't eat them and just left to get away from the noise. I totally understand the staff can't dictate who frequents their establishment but they could ask rowdy customers to lower the volume instead of shouting over them. Food was nothing to shout about and we left wishing we had just stopped at the local chip shop instead"

Ayrshire On A Plate

➤ 35 Main St, Sorn, United Kingdom, Sorn United Kingdom

Carta • Coffee • Seafood • British • Ice Cream

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"--- **Dining Experience: Dinner** **Cost per Person: £60–70** I had the pleasure of visiting this restaurant for dinner, and it was quite an enjoyable experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a perfect setting for a relaxing meal. The menu had a delightful selection of dishes, showcasing both creativity and quality. The flavors were well-balanced, and every bite was a treat. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the staff was knowledgeable about the menu, making helpful recommendations. Overall, for the price range of £60–70 per person, I found it to be a great value for the outstanding food and service. I look forward to returning for another memorable dinner. --- Feel free to adjust any specifics as needed!"