The best restaurants in Abbey Dumfries & Galloway Lowlands

My husband and I had an evening meal at The Smithy with a couple of friends on Saturday evening. The meal was excellent, as was the welcome and the service. The menu was imaginative and the atmosphere was very good. We would certainly eat there again if in the area and would thoroughly recommend it.

Great food-both veggie and non veggie. Really reasonable-and the service was lovely. Dog friendly and if you’re in the area-it’s a must visit!

Great cafe in a rural spot. As we were a group of 16 hungry cyclists and hadnt received a warm welcome at one cafe, we rang ahead to be told, yes, they could accommodate us. When we arrived 25 minutes later, the owner had made a victoria sponge! The scones were the best we've had so far.

Excellent filled rolls, can highly recommend the roasted chicken with home made coleslaw on brown along with the cheese savoury with salad on brown. Other fillings looked fresh and appealing. Staff were good and prices very reasonable. Will be back!

Just had to write another review for this delightful place! No Christmas cakes this year understandably but millionaires shortbread as delicious as always. Bought yet another small water colour, haven’t quite got them all yet!

The food was beautiful and the owner was very friendly definitely recommend and come back.

Visited here on 26 October 2024 with a group of 6 people and 3 dogs. Everything was excellent. I highly recommend.

I stayed 1 night after doing the Mabie Mountain bike trails, awesome location right on the trail head.I mistakenly put the wrong date in when booking(I'm a idiot)but it wasn't a problem at all.The room was lovely and clean with a nice hot shower.Food was superb especially the Black pudding Scotch egg,the burger was awesome also.Great hotel and great staff.

One of the best little tea rooms I've been to. Coffee & delicious cake. The lady who owns it is lovely , very chatty. Added bonus, there is a selection of small antiques for sale. I went back the following day for 1 thing & bought 6 things as couldn't make my mind up . Lots of lovely things to browse through. Will definitely visit again when in the area.

authentic Italian restaurant with lots of charm & traditional vibes. The early bird 2 course menu is excellent value for money at £13.50 pp with all the classic dishes on. We opted for the regular menu, i had the calamari fritters & sea bass with mushroom ravioli ( was lobster on menu but they had run out). The fish was cooked to perfection & the ravioli was amazing in the red pepper sauce. My partner had panzenolle ( probably spelt that wrong but it was pieces of pizza dough with a garlic mayo dip ) & steak diane. He said the steak was one of the best he had, very tender. The restaurant was full, which apparently it is mostly, good atmosphere & lots of attentive staff. very good👍

Frequently visited this establishment in 2004 when it was a small farm shop , it expanded and rebuilt 12 years ago and remains a hidden gem in Dumfries . Has a great ethos, the food is superb, the staff at all just delightful and the farm shop has the most amazing produce . Not to be missed if you are in the area or just worth a special trip .

Finally got to take my dog to Abbey cottage. So lovely to have the doggy area indoors now, and the food was fantastic as always. Was a busy day but still friendly service and very efficient.

Absolutely gorgeous tea room. We have a big Bernese mountain dog and were allowed inside! The food is beautiful especially homemade scones with jam and cream. Staff super friendly and the views over the estuary perfect

Stayed at Dalbeattie for a couple of days and decided to treat ourselves to a Chinese Takeaway from Sea Horse. The service was very prompt and the food was absolutely excellent and portions huge. (And so well priced as well!) I genuinely do not understand some of the poor reviews. This was the BEST chinese takeaway food we have had in a long time. 😋😋😋😋😋😋

Best Sunday roast I’ve had out in years. I would highly recommend. Melt in the mouth roast beef at a reasonable price . Book early as it’s always full. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Great views from restaurant,