Austins - Girvan

Scottish, Cakes, Wine

Austins

Austins
4.8 / 5 (1313 reviews)

Description

Step into Austins and you’ll find comfort-led cooking with a proud attention to detail. This intimate Girvan favourite pairs perfectly cooked steaks, fresh seafood and generous portions with an inviting wine selection and homemade puddings that keep locals coming back. The team are quietly professional — warm enough for celebrations, relaxed enough for weeknight dinners, and skilled at accommodating gluten-free and vegetarian diners. Whether you’re marking an anniversary, popping in after a seaside walk or planning a family meal, Austins promises honest flavours, sparkling service and a thoroughly satisfying visit.

Last update: 27.03.2026 from: Kelel

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★ 4.8 / 5 from 1313 reviews

Reviews praise Austins' food, service and value — generous portions, friendly staff and gluten-free options. Note: popular spot, booking advised; occasional front-of-house hiccup reported.

bella-green-3
04.02.2024

Great value for money! The featherblade and salmon meal with vegetables and chips was delicious and the portions were generous. The staff were extremely friendly and very accommodating. We will definitely be returning soon. Service: Dine-in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £60-70

gerry-mclaughlin
04.02.2024

Well can’t comment about the food this time around phoned and booked a table for six thirty turned up at about twenty past six met by a young girl who was polishing glasses gave my name and was told she hadn’t finished setting up to which I could see all tables were set and there was a table of four already seated and drinking wine to be turned away and asked to wait out side to my disappointment this was so rude and disrespectful I went to my car but we then could not have eaten there please train your staff to be respectful very sad customer

lynne-shepherd-1
04.02.2024

Very good food at a good price. We ate on the early bird special and everything was excellent. Couldn't fault it. Well done Austin's Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

kelel-kai
04.02.2024

Great food served by genuinely nice staff in a small restaurant with a really nice feel to it. Loved it . Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free parking lot

amanda-reid-3
04.02.2024

I had one of the best meals ever at this restaurant! My steak was cooked perfectly and I would have loved to drink the jus from a glass. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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FAQ

Austins has a cosy, welcoming atmosphere with a beautiful interior that makes it suitable for dates, family meals and special occasions.

The venue features a carefully presented, attractive interior that diners often describe as comfortable and thoughtfully arranged.

Austins accepts wedding and private party bookings and also offers catering services, ideal for intimate celebrations.

There is no clear information advertising delivery or takeaway services, so assume these are not regularly offered.

There is no indication of late-night service; the restaurant appears to operate standard dinner hours and recommends booking ahead.

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Austins has built a word-of-mouth reputation beyond Girvan — guests occasionally travel from Turnberry and further afield specifically for the kitchen’s steaks and seafood. The kitchen’s portions and desserts inspire multiple second visits from the same diners, and the team are known to quietly adapt dishes for dietary needs, making it a small-town spot with big culinary pull.

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