'Great sadness' as award-winning seafood restaurant with stunning River Ayr views closes

An award-winning seafood restaurant with gorgeous views of the River Ayr has closed its doorways.

House owners of The Waterfront restaurant, situated close to Ayr harbour, have stated they've made the troublesome determination to shut, citing hardships over the ‘previous couple years’.

The South Harbour Avenue eatery, owned by Ally and John Kerr of Troon, was a well-liked spot for fish dishes- together with mussels, entire roasted seabass and beer battered fish and chips- with clients having fun with meals with spectacular views throughout the River Ayr in direction of Arran.

Their exterior terrace was a primary spot for a relaxing beverage on a scorching summers day, and even welcomed pooches alongside to take in the solar exterior and of their bar space.

The restaurant's outside terrace had nice views over the water in direction of Arran (Picture: Ayrshire put up)

The restaurant was topped high ‘Gastro Pub of the 12 months’ within the Meals Awards Scotland 2017, and scooped the profitable spot within the Ayrshire Retail Enterprise Awards 2017 for ‘Greatest Licensed Premises’.

It’s understood the couple’s different restaurant, The Auchans, in Dundonald, will stay open.

A put up on The Waterfront’s Fb learn: “It's with nice disappointment we've determined after 10 years to shut The Waterfront.

“The previous couple years have been laborious on everybody, particularly hospitality and we determined, not simply, that we'd shut.

The Waterfront Restaurant in Ayr has closed (Picture: Ayrshire put up)

“This has not been a simple determination and want to thank our employees, previous and current, which have labored laborious right here through the years.

“We'd additionally prefer to say due to clients and suppliers, who've additionally supported us.”

Prospects stated they'll miss the 'particular' eatery (Picture: Ayrshire put up)

Prospects have been unhappy to listen to of the closure, sharing tales of reminiscences made whereas eating there.

Anne Pratchett stated: “So sorry to listen to that. We have now had some pretty meals on particular events and I'm unhappy that we received’t have any extra.

“Pretty reminiscences of excellent meals and pleasant employees. I want you nicely.”

John Bleasdale added: “Can not imagine this information.

“This place is so particular to us. Not solely is it the very best restaurant in Scotland nevertheless it’s additionally the place I proposed to my spouse.

“Gutted this determination has needed to be made.”

Pam Mccolm commented: “Sorry to listen to. You've gotten brightened that a part of city for a few years. Thanks and good luck.”

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