DINE at Dunskey Guest House in Dumfries & Galloway

Absolutely stunning meal and service as per usual,young waitress was very polite and professional,great atmosphere and cosy little restaurant,both demolished the 3 courses,both had the confit of duck leg which just melted in the mouth,as a chef in the past this place is a class above the rest,Booked and returning again in for the festive, Thanks to emma and nick again👌

Hugely impressed with the experience. Highest quality of food and generous portions . Service was excellent and the foid prepared with a real attention to detail. We will be back.

As always our afternoon tea was delicious, two friends hadn't been before and were also blown away. Perfectly presented, fabulous selection of savouries, sandwiches and their fillings, cakes and the scones, just yummy. Emma is such a warm hostess with the mostest. Always a pleasure...😍😍😍😍

Just back from having the most amazing meal at DINE at Dunskey Guest House. Lovely surroundings, very friendly staff and every course was Mmmmm delicious!! A big thanks to Emma and her staff.

Really fabulous lunch for a recent family birthday. Emma was a lovely host. Food was perfect. There were 4 of us and we ordered a variety of different dishes which were beautifully presented and equally delicious. A total treat!

3rd visit and we will be back, lovely food, service and atmosphere. My husband had the sticky toffee pannacotta and said.. That was truly yummy and Paul Hollywood Handshake worthy!!!

I was delighted to get a date night at Dine and Dunskey when we were visiting Portpatrick. The laid back casual environment was very comforting. Emma and the staff were so welcoming and chatty instantly making us feel relaxed and at home. The menu and food was absolutely exquisite and the presentation a work of art. It’s a true gem and I can’t wait to visit again next year.

You can eat anywhere,but if you want to Dine and Dine well,this is where to go.The food is perfect beautifuly prepared and presented.you taste each component of the food separately in each mouthful..it's made and prepared with love,pleasing to the eye....just perfect.

4 of us ate at Dunskey house on Saturday evening, dinner was outstanding quality, the menu very nice and changes every few weeks, service was informal and friendly. Highly recommended, the lamb was the best I've had in years! There is also artwork on the walls from local artists for sale, what's not to like!

Another 5 star visit to dine @ the dunskey . Food phenomenal, service to matchb. This is by far one of my favourite places to eat anywhere ..... Emma and Nick you 2 run a goldmine . If you not eaten here please try it .... yiu won't be disappointed. Food priced way below what it's worth ..... Thank u again Mark , louise and Iain x

This is without a doubt the best food that is served in any of the restaurants in Portpatrick. It really is at a different level to the others. Not open every night so I’d recommend booking in advance of your stay. Our dinner for 12 was excellent and next visit we will try the afternoon tea. BYOB was also good. 👍🏻

A surprise for my lovely husband but I couldn’t contain my excitement when I managed to secure our booking, I just had to share. We had been lucky to experience Nicks amazing food and Emma’s perfect front of house professionalism when they were at the Colfin Creamery. We made a promise to ourselves then to return the next time we were in the area on holiday. We spent a perfect Sunday afternoon dining at Dunskey enjoying delicious food from the main menu which was superbly cooked and seasoned. Beautiful surroundings, a wonderful atmosphere, superb front of house and our two spaniels were made welcome too. They obviously felt right at home and comfortable as they slept the whole time. I would also like to give full credit to the young lady assisting Emma. She accomplished a sterling job for one so young, well done. We will definitely return one day when we are next in this beautiful part of Scotland. Thank you Emma, Nick and family for an outstanding experience. From my first point of contact to book a table right through to the moment we left, excellent. Afternoon tea is top priority on our to do list next time.

Another fantastic meal at Dunskey . The best place to eat in the port without a doubt . Highly recommend a visit you won’t be disappointed

Absolutely awesome food, Emma and her family are so friendly, love love love eating here, would dine here every weekend given have a chance, highly recommended

Both the savoury and sweet afternoon tea were exceptional. The staff were welcoming and very friendly, couldn’t recommend enough!

We've been treated to many fine meals and afternoon teas courtesy of Emma and Nick going back to when they were operating as the Old Colfin Creamery outside Portpatrick. Now as part of Dunskey Guest House the delights continue! We've just enjoyed a takeaway afternoon tea (1x sweet & 1x savoury, personal tastes accounted for) for mother's day and as ever it was delicious. We've never been let down in all the years they've been serving us and it's so nice to see how many others are now finding out they really are the best food in the area. My only concern is how hard it will be to get a table in future because lunch and dinner are always fantastic as well. The menu changes monthly and they use local and seasonal products to create multiple dishes to tempt you in. There's some other very good places to eat, but if you want the best, it has to be here!

As Kylie would say 10 out of 10 ❤️seriously the best place to eat in Portpartick and surrounding area .Food beyond expectation ,staff just lovely can’t recommend enough 🥰

Been a regular visitor to Portpatrick for 40 years and can honestly say this was our best local dining experience. The whole process from contact, booking, liaison and the service/dining were 1st class. Credit to Emma and The Team. And a special thank you for making our Birthday Princess feel very special. Emma your singing was FAB xx

This is a gem of a place in Portpatrick. This was the 3rd time we’ve had the absolute pleasure of having dinner at The Dunskey. Food and service is fabulous. We also have had overnight accommodation which has been amazing. Nothing is too much for Emma whose welcoming sets the tone as soon as you arrive. The attention to detail all round is fab. We look forward to our next visit.

Absolutely outstanding, the food was a delight, presentation was first class, very polite young waitress, Emma, as always makes everyone welcome. First class chef 👨‍🍳 The atmosphere is so lovely. By far the best eating place in both Portpatrick and Stranraer. The Dunskey guest house is definitely the place to head for. Absolute perfection 👌

Had a lovely meal with friends. Great value 3 course set menu. All our courses were delicious. So good my friends had the same choices 2 nights running. Lovely birthday dessert for my friend, singing included. Great service, warm and cosy environment. Just go and see for yourself!

Always a warm welcome at Dunskey! We came for lunch, normally we do dinner. It was flavourful, warm and comforting and pudding to die for. It was well worth the drive from Dumfries ‘just’ for lunch!

Food was wonderful, first time we have made it here. We were regulars when they had The Colfin. If you haven't been you must try it, you won't be disappointed. Thank you so much Emma and the Team for make us feel so special x

Another visit to the wonderful Dunskey Guest House. Arrived a bit early for a new years eve meal. As always welcomed by the lovely Emma, food was 11 out of 10.. The food is Fresh, tasty, beautifully presented and a good sized portion. If you haven't tried here.... Try it. You will not be disappointed. This place is a little piece of heaven in the lovely Portpatrick... I can not recommend it highly enough. Nick, Emma and family you guys are amazing..... Keep it up. Can't wait to more visits throughout the year. Thank you and happy happy new year x

New years dinner was booked and food ordered in advance after having a meal in December which was finished off by a fantastic and unique backed Alaska containing Christmas pudding and Christmas pudding and was very yummy. So we were intrigued to see deep fried mars bar! As normal although a limited menu you can customise to your own tastes! We had smoked salmon/prawns and haggis neaps and tatties as starters which were both excellent For mains we both had the very tender roast beef. Sticky toffee pudding and the famous deep fried mars bar were both excellent and unique, not like anything you would find in a restaurant or chip shop in Scotland! If I had the mars bar based again I would only have one piece of mars bar and more ice cream (less is more)

We had a fantastic Christmas meal here. Emma is a great host, the food is all delicious with a great value 3 course menu. Plenty of good choices, including vegan options. Cosy dining room. Bring your own choice of flavoured gin, or other alcohol. Have never had a bad meal here so why go anywhere else.

Visited with 8 friends, food was delicious and service so friendly ! No alcohol license but they serve soft drinks. Water and tea/coffee were included in our menu! We brought some wine and paid corkage which was ideal! I will definitely book in when I return to Portpatrick, would love to try the afternoon tea!

left a review on the b n b page by mistake oops! but wil say the same here, service was absolutely excellent, food was the best i have had in a long while and will definetly return in the future.emma worked her socks off to keep everyone happy !

Dined at Dunskey Guest House on several occasions, food is outstanding, presentation is excellent and the little twists/eye for detail on each dish make it and take it to another level. Front of house is relaxing and Emma makes everyone feel welcome and caters to every need, very polite and does a fantastic job looking after everyone. Such a great little gem in Portpatrick, we always loved dining with them at the Old Colfin Creamery, and continue to do so at Duskey Guest House. We both work in the hospitality industry and for Nick and Emma to do what they do, you both should be very proud of yourselves. See you both soon. Leanne and Chris

Made a reservation for a group of 10 friends and had the best food we had ever eaten together. Cannot praise this restaurant enough, Emma and her husband worked hard to ensure we had a lovely experience. Easily the best eatery in the village. Thank...

Had a wonderful afternoon tea with family . Food delicious along with hostess . Relaxed atmosphere . Pleasant staff . Culinary cuisine outstanding .

We had a fab meal last night and the service was excellent as always . It always a pleasant experience at Dunskey Guest House . We will be returning soon 😀

We've had many meals here and they just get better every time. Emma is fantastic covering the front of house and Nick absolutely smashes it in the kitchen. Really good value and it's always good to see owners of other local restaurants eating here, definitely...

We stayed at Dunskey again. Excellent place to stay and during our stay in Portpatrick we had breakfast, evening meal and afternoon tea at Dunskey and it was all amazing. Well worth the 400 mile drive - thank you.

Wow just Wow. Once again a fantastic 3 course meal on a Friday evening. Amazing dishes served by the delightful Emma. Great value for money and seasonal menu options excel. Already booked for the August Menu! Big thank you to Nick in the kitchen. Talented...

The food was excellent service was excellent. The clean up after I spilled red wine was excellent. We were there for our anniversary and even the table was decorated. Would highly recommend

A great guest house with excellent breakfasts and brilliant hosts. I couldn’t ask for better for cost, location and friendliness. Recommended!

My husband and I were here for afternoon tea yesterday and what can I say that probably hasn't been said already. A thoroughly amazing experience from start to finish. We were made to feel very welcome by Emma and nothing was too much bother. The...

Great for vegan food. You have to book and preorder for vegan food. It is always delicious! I had Vegan Tempura and Chocolate Brownies. It is BYOB for alcohol.

Omg…..what a place, fine dining at its best……they never fail to amaze us with their beautiful meal choices……very reasonably priced too and only £5 corkage for BYOB We love the place so very cosy and intimate, we celebrated our Anniversary beginning of May and Emma...

Fantastic meal once again at Dine At Dunskey, everything was delicious. Menu changes monthly and it is very reasonably priced, we have a monthly friends date to ensure that we don’t miss out. Emma always makes you feel extremely welcome and Nick is an excellent...

Absolutely amazing place . With menu which changes monthly and posted online in advance . Emma is so welcoming and can’t do enough for you. The food is superbly prepared by Nick . It’s an amazing wee place .. we will definitely be back !

Our first visit to Dunskey since they relocated. Definitely not the last. The food was absolutely superb - it really is cooked to perfection. Menu changes monthly and June's didn't disappoint. This really is a hidden gem. If you are staying anywhere in the area...

Had been to the Colfin a few times as it was one of our go to places when we were over from NI visiting the Stranraer area but this was our first visit since they reopened at Dunskey. What can I say, the food was...

This is a lovely intimate little restaurant five minutes from the harbourside. There are only 6 or 7 tables and bookings are spread out on a half hourly basis, so each table gets a personal service. The food is excellent, and the menu, which changes...

Great menu that changes every month. Always a friendly welcome and a good atmosphere. Delicious food. Why go anywhere else?

2nd visit for afternoon tea which is outstanding. Will cater for Gluten Free needs and selection is wonderful. Attention to detail is excellent, will be back and highly recommend

Our group of 7 had a great experience at Dunskey this evening - the food was delicious and creative, Emma was friendly and efficient as always, the atmosphere is lovely and we can’t wait to come back! Every plate of food was fantastic and the...

We had a fantastic meal on sat night and can't wait to go back and try out the rest of the menu. The food was delicious , the service was great and all for a very reasonable price. Definitely be back. Thanks to Chef and...

The team from the award winning Old Colfin Creamery have a new home. Same friendly host. Same delicious food and drink. The flatiron steak was perfect. Great value 3 course menu with coffee. The double chocolate milkshake was the best.