The best restaurants in Lowlands

Smashing Inn. We booked an overnight and had dinner in the Bar. Thursday night is Curry Night and we both enjoyed the Chicken Tikka Masala. The room was spacious and spotless. Friendly, helpful staff - what's not to like?

I am not usually a huge fan of take-aways but this really was very tasty and didn't give off too much of the usual extra-artificial colourings and flavourings. The veg was nicely chopped and cooked, the meats (sweet chilli chicken, duck chow mein) tasted nice and seasoning was just right too.

Delicious food, great service, friendly, polite and happy, good value, huge portions, very clean restaurant. Visited last year and had to come back!

Food is lovely, lots of nice choices, not just your standard fayre. Everything home baked and fresh. The cheese scone was delicious as was the soup and gingerbread oh and the coffee!! It has a really nice vibe and the staff are lovely too. This is one of those places where if you went whilst on holiday, you would be really pleased with yourself for finding it and you'd make sure you went back, but I'm lucky enough that it's right on my doorstep! I've booked for a Christmas meal one evening and I'm sure it'll all be delicious

Been six times now. Food really tasty . Clean and efficient. Good service. Good atmosphere. Bright and light. Will continue to visit. Well done

Omg this place is top class!! Previous Michelin Star, they haven't dropped their standard. 2 or 3 course set menu, the menu had a map of Scotland titled The Larder, showing where their ingredients are sourced. I had the best Cheese Soufflé I've ever had, large for a starter and so cheesy tangy. Hubster had the salmon marinated in beetroot, on the small side but delicious. Beautifully rare lamb for main with a filo pastry black pudding, and a lamb samosa, so minty, amazing accompaniments and presentation. Hubster upgraded to a Rib Eye, said it was the best he'd ever had. Chef wasn't keen on serving it blue, but it was perfect. We were full really but couldn't resist the dessert menu. White chocolate rice pudding... omg just the best! And sticky toffee pudding. We'd mistakenly booked a bar table, and couldn't understand why we couldn't move to the restaurant as there were free tables, but the service was excellent, attentive and friendly. It was all amazing, thank you guys 👏

Fabulously friendly welcome for us and our dog. A great find in a beautiful setting. Good food and great cakes too. And our dog Monty insisted we went back next day - for some more cuddles and sausage!

Lovely lunch today 2 roast beef dinners a beef pie and a chicken burger. Couldn’t fault it in the least. Very nice portions with good quality beef. Really tasty. Yes I agree the gravy was a little thin but it was very nice. Rather that than thick gravy thickened with too much flour. The chips were nice and veg was well cooked. The only downside was we were the only family eating a that particular time 12.30 Sunday. So come on residents of Westlinton keep your local restaurant open lots a lovely wee village kee some life in it. Keep up the good work.

This restaurant is such a lovely setting for an evening meal out. The cocktails are gorgeous, the food is beautifully presented and most importantly really yummy! I cannot fault the staff here either, extremely friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Special thanks to Zainab for a warm welcome and for taking such good care of us during parts of our evening!

First time visiting, even though local and we were not disappointed. The dining room was lovely and were allowed a table of choice even as walk ins. The bar maid/waitress was excellent and friendly, even though it was busy she took the time to make sure we had everything we asked for and made conversation, a credit to the business. Amazing home cooked food for all three courses full of flavour and large portions, excellent value for money. We will 100% be back again, as a culinary employee myself I was impressed. A big thank you to all the staff.

A lovely Sunday lunch and staff very happy and helpful. Definitely will be back. It is also dod friendly which gets a big thumbsup

Amazing arts and crafts shop plus cafe. Great food at reasonable prices. We got to learn. About the Sanquar knitting pattern as well

My breakfast was spoiled by the overcooked eggs, yolks were burst and hard! 3 hairs found on plate!

Nice little cafe to stop for a decent coffee and lovely coconut and raspberry cake . Staff where very friendly and helpful. Ordered at counter and sat outside with my trusty dog Lexi, as no dogs allowed in side, which is fine. Lady asked on bringing my brew and cake if Lexi wanted a dog bowl, nice touch. Definitely worth a visit.

recommend this small cafe on the main street of castle douglas they make banging cheese toasties but i will complain about one thing there was a cheeky young lad who works there an he made an inappropriate remark about my weight