We had a wonderful vegan and gluten free meal specially prepared for us by the owners. I was…read moredelighted with the fantastic tomato sauce that was definitely created on premises using fresh tomatoes, as good as it gets. The owner herself waited on us, was certain to warn me that their malt vinegar contains gluten, and generally watched out for me because I have celiac disease. A great place to stop along the A75 between Dumfries and Stranraer near Kirkcudbright.

I thought I had found the best takeaway in Ayr the last time I visited this place…read more Wow - was I wrong. Don't misunderstand me. The Lucky Star is a stunning Fish and Chips takeaway but the Eighty 8 is dishing out a level of quality I have not seen for a while. The Lucky Star is also a mighty trek from the city centre and I had to catch a train. First off a disclaimer. I found this place after being at the Ayrshire Whisky Festival. So, was I slightly pissed? Oh Yes. But despite this, I will share my opinion. I am a pain in the butt when it comes to Chinese Food. I like particular dishes. Always have. I always order Singapore Rice Vermicelli. It is really a melange of cuisine with Rice Noodles, Curry, Seafood, CharSui Pork and Chinese Vegetables. Most places cannot make it. They screw it up. Noodles are too thick, the pork is wrong, they mess up the spices, etc etc. The Eighty 8 pulled it off perfectly. Great heat, enough curry, great mix of ingredients. Wow. Too bad it is in bloody Ayr or I would be back - a lot. So, get yourself down here. I would phone ahead or you will have a 30 minute wait ahead of you. The fact that they takes longer usually means the staff uses fresher ingredients. I am always suspicious of places that can churn out a dish in under 4 minutes. It makes me think that some corners are cut and some things are pre-made and microwaved. The dishes from the Eighty 8 hit a bar that I have not seen reached for a very long time. Congrats.

Good take away...its one of the best in ayr. The food is always hot on arrival, and arrives very…read morequickly. The taste is sublime. The variety of chinese dishes is very vast and everything we as a family have tried has been delicious. A must try. Great value for money.

This is a brand new McDonald's and I recommend you take a look, from the stunning open seating area…read moreto the overpowering play area this place has it all. I began my morning by waking up at 9, after I was ready I stumbled across to Stricklandgate and waited a full 30 mins in the line to get in. Dead on 12 the door swung open to a "new paint" smell and to 3 members of staff eager to let us in. We all ran to be first in line but then stopped to admire the fine architecture from the tiled walls to the sandy oak wood floor, I felt welcome and the staff seemed to enjoy serving me too. Now... on to the food. I ordered the big tasty burger and I have to say it impressed me a lot, the bacon was crispy yet not over cooked, the lettuce had a distinct crunch which complemented the onions ever so well and the patty was so big I could not eat all of it and so I took some home for the dog. My one gripe with the food however was the fact that the fries lacked the crunch that I have became a custom to, but I think that may be because the oil in the fryer had been changed. I believe that McDonald's are leading the fast food industry into the future and this restaurant is one of the best I have seen so far

Probably the most enjoyable McDonald's experience I've had in over a decade. I am not a McDonald's…read moreregular, but i got stuck in Kendal after almost everything else was closed. I have to say, im glad i did. The serving staff were very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The food was slightly above the expected McDonald's quality (or perhaps the quality staff just made it seem that way?). The service was very fast and efficient. And, though several people left their tables and floor area in a terrible state while I was there, the lady cleaning the tables was so lovely, tirelessly cleaning up people's messes in spite of customers with bad manners. Seriously exceeded expectations. I'd give them 6 stars if i could. I was there just before 8pm on Tue 20 June. McDonald's ought to give the whole shift a bonus. If every McDonald's staff was as good as these guys, I'd probably become a McDonald's regular again!

Really great food and the staff are friendly. We went here after our disastrous experience with the…read moreChinese restaurant where we ended up eating nothing and so where hungry. The mixed kebab tasted authentic and like you get in turkey and the pizza was good too. All in all a very good experience.

I recently moved here to the island from the US, where fried chicken is one the hottest food in…read moredining circles. To be blunt, by US standards we are looking at probably three stars (at best) and they would have trouble surviving. On the island, fried chicken is one of the great foods that is lacking and the best is probably what you can get from a late night kebab house. By island standards, it probably earns a Michelin star, or at least four stars. The chicken itself is more KFC original recipe style, breaded and tasty but not crispy (which is my preference). The chicken is actually pretty high quality and meaty and the breading is nice if you are not looking for crispy (and good otherwise, hence I ate four pieces). Chips are typical fast food frozen fries, they won't make you forgot McDonalds but you'll finish them. The restaurant itself is clean and bright though with limited seating, so much nicer than the KFC around the corner. Overall, a good place to get your fried chicken fix and a nice place to have a meal.