The best restaurants in Scottish Borders Lowlands

Was housesitting for a friend and decided to cheat on dinner on my last night. The Blackadder was just a short walk. I found the server very friendly and charming. Had the Brie for starter and then the Balmoral chicken which was lovely. You know you've had a good meal when you feel a little depressed when you reach the bottom of the plate!

It was with great joy we came across this chocolatier. It's almost impossible to buy good chocolates now, so I jumped at the chance. Although the shop wasn't due to open until 10, they were getting chairs and tables out so I asked if they could serve me with some chocolates, which they did. There was an amazing selection - hard to chose. The owner who served me was lovely. The chocolates are made on site and I have to say they were EXCELLENT! I highly recommend - not only for the chocs but for the lovely owners! Wish I lived nearer.

We visited St Abbs today and we pop in to this cute cafe to have small bites. I ordered small breakfast, Tuna mayo toastie for my daughter and Breakfast rolls for my husband. The food are delicious, coffee is lush, the service is amazing! Next time I'll try the cakes as we only had short time to explore this beautiful village xx the girl who works there is so friendly too, we feel so welcome as tourists ❤️ highly recommend this cafe when you visit St Abbs 👍🏻

Always something different to enjoy on a lovely menu. The homemade soup is delicious as is everything else. All the food is fresh and tasty. Recommend this place to anyone visiting Hawick

We’ve been eating here since it first opened, and the food is delicious. Although delicious the portions are almost half of what they used to be. Prices have gone up which is understandable, but for what we pay we’d expect the same amount of food as you used to serve when first opened. Food is still delicious as ever.

Absolutely great night food fantastic service brilliant. Not rushed can take your time after your meal don't rush you move off table First class

I just hope it was a bad day. About two in the afternoon and the café fairly busy. Most tables covered last person's food although self-service trays hinted that people could clear away their own staff. Seem to be plenty of staff but going around in a daze. Not a long queue but it still took 20 minutes to order a sandwich and bit of quiche and another 10 minutes for it to come. Quiche okay but sandwich, ham and cheese, very poor quality. Very disappointing. Someone needs to get a grip. Such a pity when the botanic gardens are so magnificent and beautifully.

We especially love your freshly cooked breakfasts and afternoon teas! Gordon Arms is warm, welcoming, and super clean 😊

My husband and I stopped by here for lunch. The train ticket we had purchased had taken us to Tweedbank, but we quickly reboarded after realizing there were many more options to be had in Galashiels. Dave's was one of the places that popped up after a Google query. Despite having just made it past the lunch rush, the person at the counter was very cordial. We told he that we were celebrating our first anniversary/latermoon and gave us a baked treat and a recommendation for a nearby park whereby to enjoy it. I'd highly recommend Dave's if you are looking for a tasty yet affordable lunch spot.

if you were to ask me how i felt about this bakers, id say i love it. if you were to ask me on a deeper level id say this is the most amazing incredible bakers in hawick, possibly anywhere. the food is immaculate and flavourful and the workers are always so nice. i love going there super early just to eat their food, sometimes i even stay up all night excitedly waiting for this bakers to open. please never ever close

Stayed here on tues 28th May great expierance We phoned late in the afternoon to ask if they had A room available for that evening, thankfully, they did We were well looked after by the gentleman on reception who really was excellent, and Really helpfull our room was spotless and very quiet no outside noise but the real Highlight of our stay was the breakfast whilst it was a buffet all the produce was of a high quality and piping hot Nothing was dried out Full marks to the breakfast team probably the best buffet breakfast we have had For many a long time On checking out there was a discrepancy with our bill someone had put drinks on our room number however yet again, the lady on reception dealt with the issue Without any fuss In conclusion we really enjoyed our visit and will stay there again Well done team

Ten out of ten! The ladies that where serving us were hot, AMAZING icecream and really good prices! Would definitely recommend.

Stopped on our way to Edinburgh and what a great find. Just a few tables and lovely home cooked Sunday lunch. It was lamb with roast potatoes and nicely cooked veg. We had rhubarb crumble and custard to follow which was also top notch. Service was spot on and extremely friendly and I think it was his wife in the kitchen. This sort of place is dying out and it's such a shame - good honest home-cooked food at a reasonable price. Give Hawick a miss (not difficult) and give this place a try.

Well I guess I went in there to get a coffee and a sandwich and then went back for lunch it was average I was in the cafe 1st time on my own and then I went with a friend

On a rainy day in Peebles this was the first café we came too.So pleased we did.We both had a toasted sandwich, lots of filling.Also had a piece of coffee & walnut cake,an Ecclefechan, 1 latte,1 pot of tea.Total cost £17,very good value for money.