The best restaurants in Lowlands

Lovely little café. Quick, friendly service, pleasant atmosphere, dog friendly and yummy cake on offer. Lots of choice.

Popped in here for a quick cup of tea on my way back up to Edinburgh during the week. Really friendly welcome and great choice of cakes to go with a nice pot of tea. Nice relaxed atmosphere and you can watch the world go by from seats in the window. Coffee and walnut cake absolutely delicious and service was top-notch with tables all spotlessly clean.

I'm aware the house o'hill has just opened back up but our experience was as if we had just walked into faulty towers, there was a boss lady trying to take orders but didn't have a clue, a boss man that just wanted to stand at pizza counter and do nothing and a poor girl stuck on till not knowing how to work till and don't forget jack and Victor in the kitchen, there was 6 tables with people sitting and you thought there was 36 most meals came out late and wrong, also no alcohol sold people will wait for a meal if there drinking alcohol but not if there drinking coke, food was basic but good when we eventually got it, for the life of me I don't know what the problem was cause me and my wife could have served and cooked what was sitting on Saturday night ourselves with no help, I really hope they can turn this round

I visited Thomas Tosh last week while passing through Thornhill. Delighted to see that my favourite lemon and raisin cake is back on the menu, and that as always, the coffee, service and general atmosphere is good as ever! Thanks again to the staff, will be back next time I’m in the area

Came across this place randomly. Did not disappoint. Decided to go to southerness after a day at Caerlaverock castle. Had been to the lighthouse over 20 years ago and wanted a trip down memory lane. Stumbled on this place. Sat outside to have a drink in the warm sun. Had look at menu and ordered Cajun chicken macaroni. Massive portion and delicious. Place was busy which is surprising as it feels like middle of nowhere. If you are down this way then the Paul jones bar and grill is a must. Cater for dogs too.

Went for breakfast, only got half a sausage, when we asked why we were told that as they were thicker than usual sausages they were only giving half- bit miserable as we go quite often!! Ordered brown toast, got white not for the first time either. Very disappointed!!

The staff were superb very friendly and the food was outstanding compliments to the chef and staff for a pleasurable place to eat and drink it's a must if your within 100 miles ov the cock inn only joking if you're close enough please give it a go you will not be disappointed thanks again to everyone

We visited this cafe on a Sunday lunchtime and their weekend menu was mainly brunch dishes. We had an Eggs Benedict and a Chicken Club sandwich - both excellent, with pots of caravan and mayfair tea, chosen from their extensive range. To follow we had a pumpkin spiced cheesecake and a large meringue with cream and a couple of americanos. We couldn’t fault anything, it was all delicious and served by lovely friendly staff. A lovely experience and we wholeheartedly recommend!

Food was amazing the Christmas dinner was lovely especially the Yorkshire pudding!! Atmosphere was great and made to feel welcome as always by the staff-we enjoyed our dinner and cocktails , never disappoints!

Great little local cafe with great community feel. Excellent choice on menu. We visited for breakfast. Bacon rolls were delicious along with a big mug of milky coffee. Service excellent and prices very good. Highly recommend if passing Lockerbie or looking for a stop off the motorway.

We had a superb midweek supper here with friends in November. Bit of a trek from Dumfries but well worth the visit, and even closer to the M74 for anyone travelling up to Scotland in need of a refreshment. The haggis bites were delicious and the lamb kleftiko simply melted in the mouth. Their Chilean SB was extremely gluggable and very reasonably priced. Abbey and Jack were the best hosts. Highly recommended.

Fabulous place for a relaxed lunch. An authentic family run restaurant adhering to very high standards. Superb and authentic Italian food, fabulous service and a warm convivial atmosphere. If you are in the Scottish Borders, very highly recommended.

Stopped for a coffee en route south. Seems a pleasant enough place we left without buying anything because they don’t sell Espresso coffee

The cafe was at best half full but a very rude lady informed us she couldn't serve us - no explanation or apology. All very strange and incredibly poor customer service

Had read this place did gluten free so stopped in before some sightseeing. Very disappointed. They only do gluten free meals. I asked about snacks or cakes but absolutely nothing available. This is strange because they have gluten free bread and could easily do a sandwich. So I sat sadly with a drink whilst my husband ate. Needless to say we won’t be returning.