The best restaurants in Mid Galloway Dumfries & Galloway Lowlands

A fantastic evening of delicious food in a welcoming environment. We were met by warm smiles from staff and locals. Locals up for a friendly chat, which we appreciated. Food was served hot, plentiful and YUM YUM YUM! We all had different dishes; garlic mushrooms, mozzarella sticks, crab cakes (starters) double burger, crispy chicken and steak pie (mains). Best steak pie I’ve eaten anywhere (England or Scotland). Nobody was disappointed, in fact, we all were so full after our meals, not one of us could attempt a pudding which was a shame as I so wanted to try the sticky toffee pud! Bonus…the price…such value for money. We had travelled 6 hours to visit a friend who was passing through the area. If I had spare hours in my days, I’d happily drive the distance to enjoy an evening at the Crown Hotel. If you have the chance, you’ll be glad you did, enjoy 😊

Excellent meal and excellent value. Beautiful view from our table. Surrounded by books. Combine your visit with adjacent plant centre. Lunch and evening.

Great wee cafe. Good food and friendly quick service. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

First time visit to Cafe Melba , and was a lovely experience. Coffee & Cake in a light , clean & airy surroundings. Staff so nice epecially Ella , a friend of ours ☕️🍰 Will defo be back !! The soap in the ladies was amazing- Whiskey & Honey .

Had the steak, it was superb as was the accompanying haggis, onion rings and chips. Enjoyed every morsel!

The Riverbank really is a little gem of a restaurant. We arrived cold from a days walking and the staff were lovely and helpful in our food choices. We'll definitely be back.

We eat at The Pheasant quite often, despite it being a 30 mins drive from home. Great homemade Italian food using local produce. Indulgent puddings. Pity it’s closed between November and March

Been here a couple of times now and I love it. The staff are really friendly and the food/coffee is delicious. Added bonus of the little shop that sells beautiful handmade jewelry. Dog friendly too. Would definitely recommend if you visit the Isle of Whithorn.

Cracking place, called in by chance and were lucky to get a table. (They had a tasting session later in the evening and were fully booked). Burger was very enjoyable, my partner wasn't as pleased with her "pie of the day".

Stayed in the village for a few days and this was the only option within walking distance for an evening meal, and very good it was too. We booked for two nights, one night was quiet and another was full - and this was midweek in early March so I think that says a lot. Excellent friendly service from coming in the door, the menu was mainly basic pub grub but there was a very good selection and it wasn't overly expensive. The food was excellent and there was plenty of it. We only decided not to have dinner on the other two nights of our stay as we were still a bit stuffed from our previous feeds! As the only pub in the village they are certainly not resting on their laurels and when we revisit we will be making bookings again.

Currently sitting here now .. service is brilliant young girl is lovely and helpful...food is absolutely lovely here is defo recommend here...not here staying so can't comment on rooms or hotel part ..all staff are really friendly aswell x

This is the perfect place to sit for a coffee and a cake while waiting for family browsing the bookshops of Wigtown - or for a pit stop if you are on a bookshop marathon yourself. The staff are friendly and helpful. The chairs and sofas are comfy. The coffee is spot on and the cakes…Oh. My. Word! I had the apple and cinnamon and my husband had the lemon and ginger. Both were so light and utterly delicious - I was told the owner bakes them all herself, and my goodness she is good at it!

Visited for a meal with family & friends. Seated straight away & grabbed drinks from the bar fairly quickly but food service was very slow - I feel they can only handle 1 table/group at a time (due to small kitchen?) & they were unable to provide amendments to meals (peas instead of beans or mash instead of roast potatoes etc) or provide extra gravy when needed. Overall happy with the friendly atmosphere & smiley service. Thanks

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

Lovely wee place. Lovely homemade food. Friendly and good service. Thank you