The best restaurants in Dumfries & Galloway Lowlands

Great little pub. Had a wait for food, but it was worth it. Portions are huge. There is no such thing as 5 wings as the menu advertises was closer to 12. Guy, behind the bar was amazing. I couldn't fault him. Limited on tables is the only downside, but on a Tuesday night in October, got a seat.

Friendly, warm greeting by lovely staff who delivered fabulous food, was a pleasure to have lunch there, good food selection and very nice hot drinks. Thank you !

Stupid step going into gents toilet my dad tripped and split head open no response from staff to help absolutely ridiculous never stop there or go for drink there don’t care

I only stopped by for a coffee and thought that the cappuccino was excellent. I also loved the warm yellow decor and spacious interior. The toilet was clean and pleasant. Service was professional and friendly.

Lovely setting ,unfortunately the meal was very poor 😢 gammon fatty chewy and very salty , chips over cooked and veg soggy ..nobody around to take sweet order so rang the reception bell to pay and leave ..disappointing .

Dinner was lovely, staff were extremely attentive, service was quick and slick. We came down to Dumfries for filming my university documentary, we always stay at the Cairndale hotel. Monday night after hard graft out filming myself and my girlfriend were knackered. We couldn’t face going into the town for dinner or just ordering a takeaway. Contacted reception for the set menu, which my girlfriend had. I ordered off the a la carte. We hadn’t booked as it was a last minute decision we were met by the manager, who told us not to worry, and we were sat quickly. Server came over with menus, (we had a good idea of what we were having but it was handy to just have another look) then manager came over to take our orders. My girlfriend ordered the soup and chicken bacon cheese burger. I ordered the goats cheese crostini (I felt quite embarrassed as I had to ask what the crostini was, but was pleased to know the manager had to go and double check himself. We shared a laugh about this later) I ordered the lamb shoulder for main. Draft options for soft drinks were plentiful, we were pleased to hear Pepsi max was an option my only bug bear was the price of the drinks, I feel £7 was slightly steep for 2 soft drinks, however I do understand there has to be a certain pricing within hotels. However it didn’t hinder our quality experience. Starters arrived promptly and the quality and service of food was really nice, the manager was over quickly to ask for feedback. Starters scuttled, time for the main, mg girlfriends cheeseburger was massive 3 breaded chicken fillets 2 rashers of bacon and a lovely amount of smothered cheese, I actually wish I’d ordered it myself. And her chips were plentiful too, I don’t know what it is about the quality of chip in Dumfries but it trumps anything in Glasgow. As I say we’re down to the Cairndale often and are always impressed with the quality. You get what you pay for and especially the £40pp per night brd and breakfast deal at the moment, you’re laughing. My lamb was absolutely beautiful, I’m t total myself so I always get concerned when there’s a red wine sauce however, I wasn’t to be worried here. The sauce was lovely and sweet and I’m not one for turnip but even ate that alongside the beautiful roasted potatoes. It was a lovely meal and we chatted away with the servers and manager who were all very accommodating, we look forward to coming down again in the next few weeks. Apologies I can’t remember the names of those who dealt with is, it was a very busy day and we were just so glad to have a lovely evening with some gorgeous food. All the best during the refit and we hope the Cairndale gets its deserved 4th star, we’ll continue to support the restraunt and hotel whenever we are down!

Friendly atmosphere excellent customer service food quality is excellent with a variety of options and the hot chocolates are amazing

Unfortunately this place has went downhill. Chips and Onion Rings were reheated and unedible. Probably left from last night as I was in at 6pm on a Monday. Nowhere should be reheating food. Pizza was ok, but base was still doughy. I'll not be back. Do not recommend. --------------‐-------------------------------------------------- 3years ago Staff are friendly, food is great and cooked to order so you may have a bit of a wait, but it's well worth it. Prices are reasonable and there are some great meal deals.

We had a day out yesterday and ended up here for coffee. The sign at the entrance said the cafe was open until 4.30. As it was just before 4 when we parked round the back we thought we had plenty of time. However when we entered the cafe I approached the counter to order I was told in no uncertain terms that they were shut. When I pointed out that their sign had said it was open until 4.30 the rude assistant pointed to the sign on the counter which said last orders 4. I said it was 4 and we only wanted coffees she said 'well we're shut'. You would think that after 2 years of pandemic that businesses would be grateful for any money they could get, well that's not the case in this cafe. We had been going to buy some plants but left empty handed and on the way out told the assistant in the shop that we wouldn't be back. Their loss is someone else's gain

One of the best meals I have had as a student in a long time instead of the usual processed crap that is in the sutton area. It tastes fresh and dosent taste like its just came out a microwave of completely fried to bits so I would recommend to anyone the restaurant In Sutton and the staff was very kind a guy called hassan served me and was one of the nicest employees I've met going to eat at fast food shop

We call in regularly for a good, well-packed, well-priced sandwich; not a vast fancy choice, but fresh and tasty. Fish and Chips on a Thursday evening is also pretty decent! Service can vary depending who is working, from very friendly and helpful to downright indifferent.

A super bed and breakfast with a lovely vegan curry and home baked ecclefechan tart in the bar which had an open fire. Steve and Mary looked after us like a mum and a big brother. Could not do enough for us including a very welcome lift to and from hoddom Bridge as we were walking the annandale way. And a packed lunch to order. Will recommend to all, especially walkers.

We stopped by for an evening meal and the place looks tired food was lukewarm and not just our meal another table had the same experience suggest you look elsewhere...

Nice food. Great service. Good selection of pizzas and kebabs. Told food would be 20 mins and it was exactly.

Ordered a sausage and egg roll. One sausage cut in half and flattened. Seen thicker bacon won't be back................