The Kirkmichael Arms

The food at Kirkmichael Arms is just phenomenal. The flavours from my starter, the scallop with pork was just splendid, the sauce was just fantastic. My main dish from the special menu was also fabulous, the lemon sole. I also enjoyed the crispy salmon skin very much💓 My husband can be very critical when it comes to food, and he became a fan of this place and told me we will be visiting here regularly. The service was also very attentive and friendly, and we felt very comfortable. The cocktails were also lovely. I had a fabulous lunch date with my husband, and I will come often and bring my friends here too 💓We are so happy to have found this gem in Ayrshire☺️

This was our first visit to The Kirkmichael Arms but won't be our last. The food was exactly what we had expected as it came highly recommended. A bonus was it's all local produce that is used. Service was excellent with dishes explained to us by our server. Apart from the regular menu there is also a specials board. I opted for the char grilled squid from the specials board and it was delicious. For "atmospere" I gave 4 stars, for very minor points, that probably wouldn't bother anybody else. Firstly, as a driver, when I drink zero / low alcohol beer I like to pour it from the bottle so I can guarantee it's not normal strength. Secondly, we had a table for two but it felt as though we were pushed up against the wall underneath the "specials" board, so it felt like other diners were watching us when they were looking at the board. I know this might not bother some folk but I'm a bit fussy. However, we will be back soon to try more of the excellent food.

We made the trip from Glasgow for a birthday dinner and left already planning our return. The Kirkmichael Arms is the kind of place that reminds you why you love food—warm, welcoming, and quietly brilliant. We went big: smoked venison, padrón peppers, scallop, crab on toast with tomato, Thai pork scratchings, venison empanadas, and a rich, reimagined venison haggis. Out of greed, I also ordered a menu special - Singapore dover sole. Each dish was bold, fresh, and full of intent—drawing on international flavours but rooted in top-quality local produce. They proudly list the origins, and it shows in the flavour. The pub itself is cosy and full of heart, with attentive but relaxed service. It’s family-friendly, unpretentious, and clearly cherished by the community. This isn’t fine dining—it’s real dining. Comfort food with imagination. A place that feeds you well and makes you feel even better.

Fine dining at its best. Food was fantastic. Deserves to be Michelin rated.

The food was outstanding. Starters to die for. Chefs have obviously worked in fine establishment. All staff were super attentive which makes the experience so much better. Only disappointing part was the sirloin steak, which wasn't cooked to medium, no problem sending it back to be re-cooked but came back slightly more done, definetly not medium. Felt the steak was underseasoned and I think for the price of it i wouldn't order it again, peppercorn sauce was pretty poor too, as were the trippled cooked chips. Nothing went to waste as the rest of the table ate it. I would definetly come back, like I say the food was outstanding, Best food I've personally had in a longtime. Just hope the cooking, and taste of the steak was a one off. I credible service too. Good work all round. Family were super happy.

Sunday Roast was our order of the day but one glimpse at the blackboard was enough to know that we will be going back

Great food and friendly service. Dog friendly in the bar area 🐾 🐾- no reservations in advance for the bar area.

Excellent dishes curated and cooked by a very talented team (who are clearly so passionate about what they're doing and the food they source)! Each time I visit I've enjoyed the experience more and more. A must-visit spot when in or around the area!

I don't think Yelp is as big in Scotland as it is in the States, but I couldn't leave here without writing a quick review. The food is delicious. The hospitality is fantastic. They have standard pub grub, but then they have lamb chops with mashed potatoes, veg, and a wine jus. Everything was tasty and if I'm EVER back here, I'll come back.

Our innkeepers at the Enochlodge recommended this restaurant. It has a wonderful pub atmosphere and delicious local dishes. We had fish and chips, and a burger with chips. The chips (known as French fries in the US) were different for each dish, and equally delicious. We also had wonderful local beer. Our tableside neighbors turned out to be staying at the Enochlodge as well, and had haggis scotch eggs, which they raved about. Friendly, helpful staff as well.