The best restaurants in Dumfries & Galloway Lowlands

We've been here for Sunday lunch twice, the first time it was excellent and worthy of a five star review. The chicken was succulent, the vegetables were fresh, we both had three courses and couldn't fault anything. The surroundings are lovely and the staff friendly and helpful. We were very excited to come back, which we did a couple of weeks later - driving for two hours to get there. Unfortunately, it was almost unrecognisable. I suspect the food had been dished up early and left somewhere warm. The chicken was dry and everything was salty. The staff were very friendly, but the meal was really disappointing. We will give it another go, in the hope that last time was an anomaly, and because it was so good first time. But if the next one is the same as the previous one we won't be back.

Really beautiful hotel. The Torr kindly hosted a funeral tea for our family and were so welcoming. The food was lovely (especially the sausage rolls!), and the service was excellent.

I don't think this place exists anymore! Wasn't anywhere to be seen and locals didn't know about it.

Arrived without booking, as we were unfamiliar with the area, and although the restaurant itself was full, we were generously offered a table, albeit in the bar area, which we were happy to accept. It would have been quite possible that we might have had slow service, even forgotten, but nothing of the sort; we were promptly seated with menus, our orders taken, and our meals served, all without undue delay by friendly restaurant and bar staff. The food was simple but delicious and perfectly cooked, in generous portions, and all concerned should feel proud of their contributions to such an excellent experience. Bravo!

Have passed this place quite often when visiting Dumfries. I had never popped in as the shopfront is a little uninspiring. However, I was wrong as I finally went in today and the food and service was first class. Prices were good too. No more passing by when next in the town. Straight to Molly Mae's Tea Room.

Visited with friends who were staying for the weekend. Friendly, informative staff. Tried a few of the gins (the non-alcoholic one for the driver). The tapas with the drink is fantastic, just enough to nibble on… Visited the little shop and purchased some ‘home grown’ gin to takeaway. Keep up the good work.

Wow found this went looking for somewhere to food was amazing Staff good too I had prawns so tasty and husband had chicken he was so full

No kids menu but they split the adult pizza for our boys to share. Pizzas and garlic bread were absolutely amazing, just perfect. Pasta great too. Tirimasu a little dry but other desserts lovely. Very friendly staff. Would go back.

Lovely little bar in the centre of Lockerbie, very welcoming and safe during these strange covid times

Partner and I were staying at Sunnyside Lodges, Sanquhar (06.01.2025) and ordered x2 meals for "home delivery" from here. No complaints - food arrived quickly and was fresh an hot. Totally enjoyed the meals we chose.

Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. The lady who serviced us was just lovely. We got married the day before and were so disappointed that this restaurant was closed but managed to get in on our 1 day anniversary. I had the grilled lemon chicken with risotto with a mixed salad (out of this world) and my husband had a fungi pizza (also out of this world). And very reasonably priced too. All in all a lovely meal in a lovely restaurant with lovely staff.

The past few times I've been to Dumfries, I always stop in to Mrs Greens Tea Lounge for some cake and a mug of something hot--or, in this case, for some lunch. The service is always friendly, the atmosphere inviting, and the food tasty. Highly recommend!

Love this place. Been going loads over last 10 years. Lovely

We were made to feel really welcome. The staff were really friendly, they engaged with my two kids and made them feel properly part of the dining experience.

Surroundings look great having been recently refurbished. The meal was excellent and so tasty Presentation lovely. Staff were friendly and couldn’t do enough. Would highly recommend.