My husband and I visited Fouters on Friday night as it was his birthday and we wanted to go somewhere special. The restaurant itself is small and cosy and had a lovely atmosphere, perfect for a meal for two, especially when you have two young kids at home. They did not have an extensive menu but I suppose that is... more

Visited Fouters for the first time recently and was delighted by the atmosphere, service and the quality of the food. As other reviewers have mentioned, the restaurant has a historic feel but a modern atmosphere. It was very quiet when we visited (mainly because of poor weather) so the buzzing feeling we would have expected in a quality restaurant was... more

having found this hidden gem of a restaurent, in cobbled Academy street in Ayr. I can recommend this bistro to anyone who enjoys fine dining. This bistro certainly punches well above its weight. It has a wonderful atmosphere and exsquisite Scottish food served with style and imagination at very affordable prices. I will certainly return to sample the other delights... more

I'm an ex-pat living in Italy. I've just returned from a trip back to Scotland. My family took me to this restaurant for a last lunch before leaving from Prestwick airport. which is about 10 mins by car. What a memory to take away with me!!! To think on other trips I've made do with a last minute overpriced sandwich... more

Fouters has changed hands a couple of times in the last few decades, but one thing that hasn't changed is the high quality of the food. The stylish, understated eatery is tucked away down a cobbled alley just off the Sandgate. It can easily be overlooked but its well worth hunting it down. To enter this award winning restaurant you... more