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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
International, Scottish
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Gift Cards Available
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All reviews burger cheesecake bruschetta mac cheese rice beef fries small restaurant lovely food great wee place first class staff were lovely friendly atmosphere great menu a wee bit my mum take away
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We popped into the niche for breakfast as its been a while since we last visited. It's looking a lot better since the refurbishment and the menu is alot better too. We had the French toast and biscoff pancakes, which were all delicious. It's definitely...worth popping in to try!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I don’t usually leave reviews but this place deserves it. A table of two, two mains, two sauces, one side and two drinks, close to £60. Fine happy to pay that for good food which this place is meant to be. Restaurants small and cosy,...intimate however there’s two tables of two placed just at the pass at the kitchen and right in front of the till, tables basically touching each other. I think these tables were an afterthought compared to the rest of the restaurant. Ordered drinks and they came quickly, I got a milkshake and it was all spilling down the sides of the glass when I picked it up my hand was covered in it, to be fair to the girl serving I think she seen the look on my face and me reaching straight for a napkin and offered me another napkin as soon as she noticed. Food came, there’s two cheese sauces advertised. A cheddar cheese sauce and a Dorito heatwave cheese sauce. Cheddar cheese sauce is overpowered by the mustard in it. all you can taste from it. The Dorito cheese sauce is the same mustardy sauce with a wee sprinkle of Doritos on top. Nothing chilli heatwave about it. When two separate sauces are getting sold I’d at least expect them to be completely different to each other not the exact same apart from a wee sprinkle of crisps. Got a skyscraper burger and pizza loaded fries. Came to the table looked amazing. Unfortunately that’s where the good stuff ends, pizza fries say chorizo, tomato sauce and mozzarella on the menu or something like that, what came was a tomato sauce with wee bits of chorizo diced through it, not separate items as the menu suggests. So the tomato sauce was no longer a tomato sauce just tasted of chorizo. If I’d have known this I would have left ordering them as I’m not a massive fan of chorizo but was fine when i was thinking it would be slices like you would get on a pizza, Dissapointing. The actual burgers are absolutely rubbish. For the price you would think it would be handmade in house from mince from a butcher adding your own seasoning and stuff. These were just butcher special burgers, tough, tasteless and badly cooked. My partner was laughing because the best way I could describe them to her was crunchy. So if you want a crunchy cheap burger this is the place for you. The other main was a Cajun chicken burger was the same looked good. Not disappointing though as they’d used breast of chicken and seasoned themselves. Cooked nicely. Anyway as you can see from the review I’d never be back just from that burger alone if that’s what your happy serving for the price your charging you need to have a long hard look in the mirror, you’d be far cheaper to make your burgers in house rather then paying the money to whoever supplied them because they are so bad. That burger and your sauces have let down the place because the staff themselves were cheery and all seemed happy to be at work which is hard to find when eating out.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Fantastic breakfast...the Vegan Sausages are amazing! Coffees were fantastic too. Staff were very friendly and we didn't feel rushed in picking what we wanted for breakfast

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023

Been here before no issues but this time my burger was disgusting. 2 cheap rubbery burgers with wilted salad on and cheap burger cheese. Skinny fries barely warm, under cooked and limp. Definitely not worth £16!!! Won't be returning.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 12 October 2023

5 of us went for our daughters 17th birthday, service exceptional, food delicious and plenty of choice. Burgers are amazing. Huge thanks to the team who sang happy birthday to my daughter and gave her a brownie with a sparkling candle. It really made her...day. Highly recommendMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 11 October 2023 via mobile

Went on a Tuesday when they do a BOGOF burger deal. Husband had the Mac burger with skinny fries and I had the salt n chilli chicken burger with chunky chips. Both were delicious and the portions were huge! Our server, Ciara, was very attentive...and nothing was too much trouble. There's so much choice on the menu we will definitely be back again!!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 9 October 2023

Fantastic variety of food for everyone. I have been a vegetarian for 28 years and this is the most choice I have ever had in any restaurant. The food was outstanding. We also had cocktails which were delicious. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Nothing...was too much effort. The restaurant is only a short 5 minute walk from Irvine train station. We can't wait to return!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023 via mobile

An excellent experience , food was at another level first class service I honestly can’t recommend this place enough. Great atmosphere fantastic location I can’t wait until I come back already

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

I took my wife to The Niche for her birthday dinner. The staff were very helpful and friendly and went above and beyond the call of duty to make the night very special. The food we had was of very good quality and cooked to...perfection. The Niche team also gave my wife a wee treat at the end of our meal. We will be back and would recommend this restaurant to everyone. See you next time.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

Friendly staff, Jen was fantastic, good service with a smile and a bit if banter. Good food & cocktails, made just as you'd like them 😀 for us definitely no ice 😄

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

Amazing food and lovely staff. Had the Cajun chicken pasta would recommend!! Staff made a great effort for my cousins birthday which I really appreciated

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

This restaurant never fails to deliver on quality & service. The food is excellent and the service is first class. The new extension makes a huge difference to the restaurant. The cocktails are just amazing and the chocolate brownie is to die for, that's if...you have space after the generous portions of your main meal.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

Amazing family friendly atmosphere with great food and great service. Would pay these guys a visit if in the area. ❤️❤️

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

Favourite spot in Ayrshire. Great food & great service. Never had a bad meal or experience. Best salt n chilli chicken about. If you’ve not been I’d recommend giving it a try, you won’t be disappointed. In addition, we attended with twin babies and there...was sufficient space for our double buggy and 2 high chairs at our table without feeling crammed, unlike other restaurants.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

My fave spot for breakfast, cosy and warm. Attentive friendly staff with Nice music. Perfectly cooked poached eggs to with my own custom made breakfast. Lots of choice. And the coffee is delicious.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Hello. sorry to hear you didn't have a great experience. We are currently reviewing the whole menu to give best possible produce and overall dishes including vegetarian and vegan options. The Tofu teriyaki dish should be... More
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There is not a perticular children’s menu but they do make smaller portions for children if you ask
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THE NICHE RESTUARANT, Irvine - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

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Yes, The Niche Restuarant offers takeaway services.

The Niche Restuarant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5