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.

Fantastic selection of ice cream in Summer, afternoon teas, coffees and drinks, snacks and meals. Staff are really friendly and prices fair.

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 .

Being a dog owner we regularly use Google reviews to check if dogs are allowed in, especially when we are visiting an area for the first time. We therefore checked The Riverbank out and saw, in the Gemini generated summary as well as several reviews ( one 2 months ago) that it was dog friendly. On turning up earlier today we noted a 'no dogs' sign on the door so I popped upstairs to check....and apparently the answer is 'it depends!', ie whether busy, how they feel on the day. This is completely unhelpful to customers as it either is, or isn't and should be up front about this. If you let dogs in it will appear in your reviews! Anyway your loss and another cafes gain as there are other lovely dog friendly places in the town (Lime Bothy, Belted Galloway) so I'd suggest you take your business elsewhere if you have a dog.

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

Amazing little treasure of a place with an array of delicious cake. My partner and son had the peppermint slice that they enjoyed. I had a slice of the best cake I have ver tasted in my life. Lime and coconut sponge with passion fruit. AMAZING!!! lovely little cafe with lots of books, staff super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend and will definitely be back. Do visit this place!!!

What a lovely place this is , stayed a couple of years ago when attending my cousin s wedding but called back in on Wednesday as we d just been to a funeral and the tea was back at the hotel,my dad was waiting for my sister and I in the car with his wee dog, Kenny who works in the bar very kindly took some food and drink out to the car for him , fantastic customer service from him so thanks again Kenny 😄 the food was lovely too

What a fabulous place. Very dog friendly, lovely staff, food was so good I went 3 days in a row. I will miss my cake of the day tomorrow. Very welcoming atmosphere and a bonus beautiful view across the bay.

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

Everything was good about this visit. A warm welcome on booking and arrival. A couple of excellent real ales and lovely food served quickly. The inn was pretty busy for a Monday in May so booking would be recommended.

What a wonderful place! High quality home made food, delicious coffee and friendly welcoming staff. There is a wee shop selling everyday provisions and lovely gifts. A beautiful building and grounds with a perfect vista of the harbour and sea. Spotless toilets. Would highly recommend and hope the community are extremely proud of their resource.

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

Great place with an atmosphere which is what you want in a pub. No food was served when we arrived but the polite staff made us forget we was hungry.

Thoroughly enjoyed fish and chips and burger and chips with a beer and a glass on wine. Very friendly and helpful staff. Ate outside overlooking the harbour on the sunniest evening of the year so far, fabulous!