
Boat Yard
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About Boat Yard
On Largs Rd in Lochwinnoch, Boat Yard is a family restaurant with marine decor throughout and a deck menu served in the lounge seating area with window views. Chicken Balmoral, served with peppery mash potato and gravy, features on the menu. Breakfast covers "the works," with sausages, bacon, eggs, haggis, black pudding, and mushrooms. Cakes sit in a counter display and can be taken away. Tables can be booked in advance, and dogs are welcome throughout. The restaurant has been refurbished, and a large car park sits on site for arriving guests.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention the works breakfast, chicken balmoral, haggis and black pudding and banana split.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention the works breakfast, chicken balmoral, haggis and black pudding and banana split.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws consistent praise, with one visitor calling the works (sausages, bacon, eggs, haggis, and black pudding) out of this world, and dishes like Chicken Balmoral with peppery mash and gravy, prawns to start, fajitas, and banana split also earning mentions as delicious. The deck and window seating come up repeatedly as a highlight, alongside a fireplace-warmed, freshly decorated interior. Staff are consistently called friendly and attentive, with one diner singling out the person taking payment at the door for making them laugh. Not every visit lands the same, though: one reviewer found the marine decor dated and service lacklustre, questioning paying fourteen pounds for a baked potato and six for an oat latte, while another felt the menu a bit limited and was seated awkwardly beside a pillar despite a quiet room. Several would happily return, and one visitor left with a staff recommendation for a nearby walk that turned into what they called the best sunset of their life.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws consistent praise, with one visitor calling the works (sausages, bacon, eggs, haggis, and black pudding) out of this world, and dishes like Chicken Balmoral with peppery mash and gravy, prawns to start, fajitas, and banana split also earning mentions as delicious. The deck and window seating come up repeatedly as a highlight, alongside a fireplace-warmed, freshly decorated interior. Staff are consistently called friendly and attentive, with one diner singling out the person taking payment at the door for making them laugh. Not every visit lands the same, though: one reviewer found the marine decor dated and service lacklustre, questioning paying fourteen pounds for a baked potato and six for an oat latte, while another felt the menu a bit limited and was seated awkwardly beside a pillar despite a quiet room. Several would happily return, and one visitor left with a staff recommendation for a nearby walk that turned into what they called the best sunset of their life.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Excellent service and delicious food. I had the Chicken Balmoral which included a peppery mash potato and rich gravy”
- Google user
“Amazing service tonight followed by a recommendation of where to go for a walk with me not being from the area. I think the recommendation was from Ewan but I’m not 100% sure. Kudos though as I’ve just witnessed the best sunset of my life in Largs. Thank you so much ☺️”
- Google user
“Delicious food, very clean space, quick service and the staff are lovely”
- Google user
“Beautiful surroundings, decor & scenery. The deck menu was delicious with plenty of choices. Friendly staff, can't wait to return.”
- Google user
“Food was nice, menu and bit limited for me but lovely all same. Booked table and on arrival we were sat by the window, only problem was I had a huge pillar next to me so I was basically sat at a wall. I could've asked to be moved yes but I didn't want that kind of attention. Restaurant wasn't that busy at time so maybe the guy who sat us there could've put a bit more thought into that?! Staff were very attentive, pleasant and friendly....have to give praise to the young guy who took money for our bill at the door. He was so funny, actually had us laughing with all the wee jokes! He's an asset. Would go back but prefer the views at Coast, over the water. Same kind of menu anyway. Lovely place,decor and comfortable. Cakes in the counter looked amazing, you can come in and take these away with you! Fab 👌”
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 6
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Family-friendly· 3
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Boat Yard
- La Dolce Vita4.53680.9 mi£1–10Good for kids
chips, fish supper, loaded bbq chips
- 6.2 mi away£10–20Good for kidsReservations
separated kids play area, sunday roast, spice bags
- 8.8 mi awayOutdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
quick food service, allergy accommodation, menu recommendations
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat YardOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,650 | — | £20–30 | the works breakfast, chicken balmoral, haggis and black pudding |
| La Dolce VitaGood for kids | 4.5368 | 0.9 mi | £1–10 | chips, fish supper, loaded bbq chips |
| The Wee White PlayhouseGood for kids · Reservations | 4.966 | 6.2 mi away | £10–20 | separated kids play area, sunday roast, spice bags |
| Sanfords American Diner - Glasgow AirportOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8922 | 8.8 mi away | — | quick food service, allergy accommodation, menu recommendations |
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