Braidwoods Restaurant
Dalry, Ayrshire Telephone: 01294 833544
Sample menu
Italian Herb risotto crowned with seared scallops
Lobster and herb ravioli on a spaghetti of vegetables in a shellfish jus
Baked Sea bream on a warm salad of new potatoes, herbs, tomato and black olives
A warm salad of crottin, bacon, avocado and pine nuts with a roast red pepper
dressing
Warm parmesan tart with rocket, basil and red pepper
A terrine of fresh citrus fruits
Honey glazed breast of Gressingham duck with a confit of leg in a rosemary essence
Roast loin of red deer with sautéed nutty cabbage in a thyme and morel sauce
Roast turbot with a truffle crust and a chantrelle sauce
Apple pastry with a warm caramel sauce and cinnamon ice cream
Dark chocolate soufflé pudding with a melting centre and vanilla ice cream
Mille Feuille of raspberries and honey wafers with a ginger ice cream
Coffee and homemade chocolate truffles
Dinner £30.00 or £32.50, lunch £15.00 or £18.00, Sunday lunch £20.00
http://www.braidwoods.co.uk/
Good Food Guide "Scottish Restaurant of the Year" 2002
In October 2001 we were absolutely delighted to be named Scottish Restaurant of the
Year in the new 2002 edition of the Good Food Guide.
Having retained our Michelin star for a second year, and achieved the honour of being
the AA's "Best Restaurant in Scotland", it is the icing on the cake that the other major
guide to fine dining in the UK has given us this vote of confidence.
Thanks to all of our staff, suppliers and of course, customers for your continued
support. We look forward to welcoming you at the Scottish Restaurant of the Year!
Macallan Taste of Scotland Award
Braidwoods received a double whammy in the Macallan Taste of Scotland awards!
First we were awarded "Best Fine Dining Restaurant in a Rural Setting", then later the
same evening, we received the top award of the night for "Overall Excellence". The
judges said: "Keith and Nicola continue to offer a stunning culinary experience,
ensuring guests have a memorable occasion".
Michelin Star
We are thrilled to announce that the Michelin Guide 2000 has awarded Braidwood's
its first "Michelin Star". Awarded to a handful of British restaurants, this award
represents a new pinnacle in our careers and we are absolutely delighted by it.
We would like to thank all of our customers who have helped build the reputation of
Braidwood's over the past five and a half years and look forward to welcoming
customers old and new to the restaurant.
AA Restaurant of the Year 2000
Following on from Keith receiving the award as Chef of the Year from the Scottish
Chefs Association we are thrilled to announce that the AA have just awarded
Braidwood’s their top Scottish honour:
Best Restaurant in Scotland Year 2000
The judges cited consistency as one of the main reasons for the honour, saying
"Braidwood’s uses fresh, well-sourced local produce with an eye to the season".
We are extremely pleased that the AA has chosen us for the award and that our
dedication to top seasonal ingredients and our concentration on quality has been
recognised in this way.
Scottish Chef of the Year 1999
Members and guests of the Scottish Chefs Association gathered at the Marriot hotel
Glasgow in May 1999 to hear the winners of the Scottish restaurant industry's top
awards announced.
The Scottish Chefs Association awards are decided by the 800 strong membership, as
recognition of their peers. We were delighted when Keith was honoured with the top
award, being voted Chef of the Year 1999.
Amongst others, Keith follows Andrew Radford (the Atrium), Nick Nairn (Nairns)
and David Wilson (the Peat Inn) as holder of the title.