6 Best Bars near Kilmarnock

“UPDATE STILL A REGULAR! I'm local and just updating the stuffed shrimp is absolutely fantastic and crab on crab 🦀 best of the best!!!

KRISTINE not sure spelled right , but let me tell you service is epic, had fried oysters very good the food is great HUSH PUPPIES ARE THE BEST AROUND!!“

“You know what? I was skeptical about eating pizza in the middle of nowhere, but Sal's was pretty damn good! The sauce had just the right amount of sweetness to it. The fries are crinkle cut, which is usually a turnoff, but theirs were pretty good. The only issue I had was a veggie sub I ordered. It only came with tomato, lettuce, and cheese. I thought it would have mushrooms, onions, peppers, or something else too, but I didn't feel like bothering anyone with it lol.“

“Wonderful experience! My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by all of the flavors, the wine, and the service. We started waking up our palettes with the Bao buns served with smoked maitake butter and the clams…so yummy (we could have picked it up and drank the whole thing of broth). We then shared a cup of the maitake mushroom soup, another amazing choice. As if we weren’t full on those flavors, we ordered our entrees. My husband had the bratwurst and I had the homemade lamb and gnocchi dish…wow! Our wine selection went great with all of the dishes. I had their wine selection of the day, a sparkling dry German wine with hints of raspberry and strawberry. We highly recommend Adrift for both the food and the service!“

“The pizza at the Bistro is an excellent artisan pizza with a hand thrown crust. We tried both the pepperoni and the mushroom pizzas. The Shrimp Fra Diavolo was also a table favorite with our group as well as the cobb salad! We will be back again!“

“As always, we had a wonderful evening here. It is a perfect dining experience from crafted cocktails to delicious desserts. The servers are attentive and professional and every guest we bring always requests a return visit.

Vegetarian options: The Ceaser salad is one of the best we've tried. The Mediterranean Bowl is a consistent favorite, as is the cauliflower steak.

Dietary restrictions: The staff is very receptive to accommodating dietary restrictions and food sensitivity.“

“Fantastic Birthday Lunch at Fish Hawk Oyster Bar

We had such a great experience at Fish Hawk Oyster Bar during a birthday lunch—it was exactly what we were hoping for and more!

We decided to split the Fish and Chips with Old Bay Fries, and it did not disappoint. The fish was perfectly fried—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside—and the Old Bay seasoning on the fries was such a flavorful twist that made them totally addictive. The portion was generous, and splitting it still left us both feeling fully satisfied.

What really made the meal stand out, though, was the service. Our waiter was super friendly, upbeat, and made us feel welcome right away. When he accidentally brought out the wrong beer, he immediately owned the mistake, brought us the correct one quickly, and even took the first one off the bill without us having to ask. That kind of attentive and easygoing service goes a long way—and definitely made the lunch feel even more special.“