With the festive season upon us, people from across Ayrshire will be looking to get together with friends and family over a Christmas meal.

However, trying to find a restaurant with unbooked tables can be a challenge, especially in late November.

If you want to go out for a meal this festive season, here are a few places that still have availability.

The best restaurants in Ayrshire for Christmas dinner that still have tables

Here are some of the best restaurants across Ayrshire for a Christmas meal with available tables.

The Tree House

Location: 67-69 Sandgate, Ayr KA7 1BZ

Availability: Most times and dates in November and December are available

Rating: 4.4/5 out of 1.4k reviews

One person wrote: "Great Early Christmas menu. Excellent main course."

The Fox & Willow

Location: 46 Carrick Rd, Ayr KA7 2RB

Availability: Most times and dates in November and December are available

Rating: 4.5/5 out of 1.8k reviews

One person wrote: "Had an excellent meal here in a very nice place. Beautifully decorated for Christmas."

The Drunken Coo

Location: 22 Beresford Terrace, Ayr KA7 2EG

Availability: 

Rating: 4.7/5 out of 217 reviews

One person wrote: "Well presented and attentive staff plus timely service of both drinks and food."

Porthead Tavern and Hamiltons Restaurant

Location: 2 High St, Irvine KA12 0AY

Availability: Tables still available - enquiries can be made via 01294 274640

Rating: 4.5/5 out of 842 reviews

One person wrote: "Cracking food and service, friendly staff and was not rushed in between courses."

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Cafe Da Vinci

Location: 17 Strand St, Kilmarnock KA1 1HU

Availability: Tables still available - enquiries can be made via 01563 573535

Rating: 4.7/5 out of 548 reviews

One person wrote: "Fantastic Christmas lunch and food was lovely.

"Fantastic local restaurant"

This information is correct at the time of writing and may change in the coming days and weeks.