Fish and chips are one of the country's staple dishes, having been a treat for many across Ayrshire for a good number of years.

Whether you like to douse your chips in tomato sauce or are partial to a little bit of salt and vinegar, Ayrshire has no shortage of top eateries serving tasty fish and chips.

This is why we have rounded up some of the region's best restaurants serving fish and chips based on Tripadvisor reviews.

Ayrshire's 6 best eateries serving fish and chips to try this weekend

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Here are some of Ayrshire's top places for fish and chips to try this weekend based on Tripadvisor reviews.

The Three Reasons

Location: 14 Gallowgate Street, Largs, KA30 8LX

Rating: 4.5

Number of excellent reviews: 259

One customer wrote: "Food is absolutely amazing so much too choose from first time here but will definitely return also staff are lovely and friendly."

Find out more on the eatery's Tripadvisor page.

Saffy's Cafe Bar & Brasserie

Location: 2 Dalblair Road, Ayr, KA7 1UL 

Rating: 4.5

Number of excellent reviews: 462

One customer wrote: "First time we have been to Saffys and we will definitely be back. Excellent service in great casual surroundings."

Find out more on the eatery's Tripadvisor page.

The Bagel Basket

Location: 25-31 Main Street, Largs, KA30 8AE 

Rating: 4.5

Number of excellent reviews: 191

One Tripadvisor customer said: "The owners and staff were very friendly and efficient. They made us and our dog very welcome. I had battered haddock (Locally sourced) and my partner had Macaroni Cheese. Both meals were absolutely delicious."

Find out more on the eatery's Tripadvisor page.

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Cotton Mill Cookhouse & Pub

Location: Moorfield Roundabout Annadale, Kilmarnock, KA1 2RS 

Rating: 4.5

Number of excellent reviews: 315

One customer said: "We were always greeted with a smile and professionalism. Warm and welcoming, started the day with a good breakfast and ended our business day with a hearty meal."

Find out more on the eatery's Tripadvisor page.

Duncans Bar & Bistro

Location: 114-116 Harbour Street, Irvine, KA12 8PZ 

Rating: 4.5

Number of excellent reviews: 117

One customer wrote of the restaurant: "Visited a couple of weeks ago for lunch. Haven’t been in the place for years and don’t know why we had overlooked it for that long. Service and food were great. Reasonably priced and would definitely visit again."

Find out more on the eatery's Tripadvisor page.

The Black Bull

Location: 2B Montgomerie Street, Tarbolton, KA5 5PR 

Rating: 4.5

Number of excellent reviews: 361

One customer wrote: "Three of us dropped in after a very wet walk at the Coilsfield community woodlands & were met with a warm welcome and a no problems approach. An excellent special lunch choice on the menu which was a step up from most local eateries."

Find out more on the eatery's Tripadvisor page.