Chef Douglas Smith has been impressing the food critics with his cooking talents for almost 20 years. He has won a string of national awards and cooked for a host of VIP diners. Now one of Scotland's most accomplished chefs, Douglas has taken the bold step of opening his own cafj-bar-brasserie - Saffy's - in the heart of Ayr.
A glance at some of the comments he inspired while head chef at Enterkine House and McCallum's Oyster Bar only serve to confirm his status as one of the country's most exciting culinary talents. In the few months since Saffy's opened, Douglas has already attracted a growing customer base amongst town centre shoppers, the business community and visitors to town.
A glance at some of the comments he inspired while head chef at Enterkine House and McCallum's Oyster Bar only serve to confirm his status as one of the country's most exciting culinary talents. In the few months since Saffy's opened, Douglas has already attracted a growing customer base amongst town centre shoppers, the business community and visitors to town.
Services
The food in Saffy's (5/5) was excellent, it was great value for money (5/5) and the toilets (5/5) were immaculate. What more do you want? If you've got friends and relatives in Australia, Canada or New Zealand, I bet you could coax them back to Burns' country for Homecoming 2009 with the promise of a visit to Saffy's.
Head for 2 Dalblair Road, Ayr, on the corner near Barns Street, opposite the Mercure Hotel. Opening days Tuesday-Sunday, Closed Monday. Kitchen open 11 till 2:30 for lunch, Evening service 5pm till late. Saffy's offers a delicious range of breakfasts; morning and afternoon coffee and snacks; a comprehensive lunch with express lunch options and a full dinner menu, including pre-theatre.
Reviews (11)
Annemarie Bain
Nov 21, 2021
Report
Paul Beard
Nov 10, 2021
Report
Lesley Begley
Nov 05, 2021
Report
Margo McGee Cathcart
Nov 04, 2021
Report
Jacqueline Mack
Sep 24, 2021
Report
Linda Peters
Sep 12, 2021
Report
Findlay Peters
Sep 12, 2021
Report
Kayla H.
Nov 26, 2019
Report
Louise J.
May 03, 2015
Report
Doesn't look great from the outside and wouldn't ever have gone in if I hadn't heard so many good things about it. Tried it out for lunch and beat my expectations. Really friendly staff and cosy wee place. Delicious food and even chose a vegetarian option which I am not. Only thing to change is decor outside. Hidden gem.
Jules M.
Dec 05, 2014
Report
Today's long overdue visit confirmed that Saffys is still my top of the pops for its stunning vegetarian menu. It was a totally festive affair with paper hats being worn by all the office party lunchers and some lovely xmas decorations perking up a dreich dark December day.
I plumped for the house salad despite it being a hearty soup kinda day, and it didn't disappoint. The curry mayo and croutons lifted the dish nicely. Choosing mains was pretty tough with so much on offer, but provencal vegetables and goats cheese bake with pesto won the day. It was lick-the-plate delicious!
Vegetarians
I plumped for the house salad despite it being a hearty soup kinda day, and it didn't disappoint. The curry mayo and croutons lifted the dish nicely. Choosing mains was pretty tough with so much on offer, but provencal vegetables and goats cheese bake with pesto won the day. It was lick-the-plate delicious!
Vegetarians
William G.
Sep 06, 2012
Report
This was my choice for a farewell evening meal with mother at the end of a fortnight vacation in Ayrshire. She is now raving about this place to all her friends!
For me, this shows the power of online research or word of mouth - although Saffy's is easily accessible in Ayr town centre and just across from the Mercure Hotel, it is not at all on the main drag. But Saffy's is highly ranked on Tripadvisor.
What we have here is a forty cover (estimate) bistro which doesn't really catch the eye from the street. You can't really see much through the windows, and nothing of the signage
For me, this shows the power of online research or word of mouth - although Saffy's is easily accessible in Ayr town centre and just across from the Mercure Hotel, it is not at all on the main drag. But Saffy's is highly ranked on Tripadvisor.
What we have here is a forty cover (estimate) bistro which doesn't really catch the eye from the street. You can't really see much through the windows, and nothing of the signage
