The Shore - North Ayrshire

What a lovely time we had here on Thursday 26th October when we stopped for lunch during a short break to Arran. We loved the venue, right on the shore, with amazing views and the whole atmosphere was just so friendly, warm and welcoming. A huge thank you to Sam and Tracy for their greeting and most attentive service and for taking the time to chat to us, despite being very busy. The food arrived promptly and was delicious and well presented: a good sized bowl of roast vegetable soup and a tasty cheese toastie with homemade onion marmalade a big thank you to chef Adam and to Curtis). Sadly we had no room for any of the home baking but look forward to the tempting cakes when we return next summer. Can highly recommend for the food and the lovely friendly atmosphere!

The burger at this restaurant is of high quality. They offer simple, fresh toasties and a nice selection of homemade cakes, including a delicious lemon loaf, lovely coffee cake, and nutella cake. The tables outside are located right by the beach, creating a nice atmosphere. The staff are pleasant, with one particular member being especially cheery and welcoming. This restaurant is worth a visit, although it may be closed in the mornings.

We visited the Shore for a bring your own evening when we were on holiday in Arran. Lovely position overlooking the beach, very good atmosphere, service was great, the two young women running the front of house did an excellent job given the number of tables! Food was very good we had the arancini starter, pork in a cider sauce (with plain mash obligingly substituted for black pudding mash), and the fish pie. Followed by the crème brûlée and ice creams. Being able to take our own wine was a real positive. Portions could have been a little bigger that’s the only slight query but all in all a really decent experience.

Great location; amazing see views; consistently good service; consistent good, simple home style cooking. Have visited multiple times this May, June and July, for just coffee and cake and also lunch. Check their opening hours, as we assumed they’d be open mornings during the summer season. They open midday and think they close two days mid-week. Worth a visit.

This café is delightful! The service was quick and the food was amazing. I ordered the Cullen skink with a delicious homemade cheese scone, while my husband enjoyed a delectable veggie burger. We sat outside with our dog and were warmly welcomed, all while taking in the breathtaking view of Holy Island.