The best restaurants in Lowlands

We were greeted in a most welcoming manner on entering. We ordered two toasted ciabatta with amazing fillings. Both absolutely delicious and the apple and home baked cinnamon cake and the chocolate brownie were exceptional. Best my wife has ever had! This family business of over 23 years is well worth a visit and is extremely friendly. Top marks from us 👏👏👏👏

So glad we came here for dinner whilst on holiday in the area. The owners were so friendly as was Winston the dog! Huge menu so hard to decide as it all sounded so good but happy with what we chose. Large portions and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals, my partner said it was the best burger he’s had in a long time. The Scottish trash loaded fries were so tasty aswell and the kids enjoyed Katsu curry, Mac & cheese & fish cakes. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Just stopped off in passing for a coffee and scone. Excellent. Not one of the oversized scones that you often find nowadays. Very friendly and welcoming. Nice selection of gifts available too many of which are locally made. Will definitely be back.

My husband and I had an evening meal at The Smithy with a couple of friends on Saturday evening. The meal was excellent, as was the welcome and the service. The menu was imaginative and the atmosphere was very good. We would certainly eat there again if in the area and would thoroughly recommend it.

Staff very friendly offered vegetarian option for breakfast and it was fantastic more than I could eat and even my husband struggled

Wow, fabulous food and made to feel most welcome. Dog friendly, Harris just loved David the co-owner. The Sunday beef roast was just the best we have ever had, a must. The food was so good we booked for the Italian night later in the week. The lasagna is to die for. Sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel ice cream was stunning. Best book of your going as you may be disappointed if you turn up, tables fill fast. Jason, Lesley and Harris.

Great food-both veggie and non veggie. Really reasonable-and the service was lovely. Dog friendly and if you’re in the area-it’s a must visit!

Not sure where to start, but one thing is for sure, there isn’t a single negative in this review. Home Restaurant, it’s exactly what the name suggests - Home. It’s home because when you walk in you will be made to feel at home. Friendly, welcoming and a huge smile greets you. Around 20ish tables, lovely decor and lighting, views of the kitchen and bar and small but very tempting and amazing menu with a choice for everyone. The knowledge of the food is beyond what I have experienced anywhere else. This included where, when and how sourced. Also any ingredient used in cooking and prepping the dishes. This was only my second visit and honestly I left the first time saying the exact same as I am now repeating. Absolutely outstanding in every category and manner. My advice is listen to the owner’s recommendations and let her husband in the kitchen wow you with his skills. I have been to Michelin star restaurants that having nothing on Home, if you get the chance to eat at Home in Dumfries, my advice is seize it with both hands. And if you have a spare seat going let me come too ! Home was reviewed by a very well know food critic and she rated it as a hidden treasure (my words but she absolutely loved it), I believe “refreshingly perfect” were actually Grace Dents words. She wasn’t wrong and a full 5 stars from me. James is the best chef within at least a hundred miles for sure.

Great welcome, varied menu, superb food which is very well presented, very nice atmosphere and environment and excellent dessert and coffee to finish a beautiful meal!

Went today for the Sunday Carvery, first class!! Food all home cooked and the staff were lovely. As it was so good, had to have puddings and all light and tasty. Will definitely be back.

Burnt offerings for breakfast and it’s extorcianate won’t be back ever and when asked how was your breakfast told her terrible to be told oh sorry about that not good enough.

We stopped here on the off chance they might have vegan cake, little did we know they had cake and so much more. The owner is lovely, he had lots of options for us and was happy to mix and match anything on the menu we fancied. Vegan mayonnaise too! I had the linguine with a vegan ploughman's lunch knowing I'd be taking half the ploughman's home for tea because it was going to be really filling but I wanted to try both. My husband had a fabulous salad with a really great selection of veg and balsamic dressing with fries on the side. For afters I had vegan Victoria Sponge cake and my husband had the vegan cheesecake, I took an extra piece of the cake with me it was so good. Phenomenal food, and phenomenal service. I've rarely felt so welcomed at an eatery, such a hidden gem, plus, there's a castle next door! We'll return next time we're up this way. Oh yes, and very dog friendly too : D

You know when your wife takes a photograph of the room key and sends it to you with a caption "Please can I come here again" you know it's a success. Great find by my wife for out wedding anniversary and visit to Glasgow. Great location, fabulous food...

You know when your wife takes a photograph of the room key and sends it to you with a caption "Please can I come here again" you know it's a success. Great find by my wife for out wedding anniversary and visit to Glasgow. Great location, fabulous food...