The best restaurants in South West Scotland

We were a mixed bunch of baby, dog, pensioners and younger family members. But on entertaining the cafe we were warmly greated and taken to a table. The food was delicious and wait times were not long. The staff were so attentive to my little girl and by brother in laws puppy. So lovely to feel so welcome, when usually having a dog and baby in a restaurant can feel so stressful. We will definitely be back!

Excellent fish and chips with the lightest crunchiest batter and juicy succulent fish. As a female solo visitor (walking Ayrshire Coastal Path) I enjoyed the relaxing room upstairs and the staff were ultra friendly.

We called in to get food to take to our daughter's house and as usual the service was very good, despite the fact it was a very busy lunchtime! The value of the food is excellent!

Delicious and delivered quickly. I havent put a lot on plate as I'm a grazer but there's loads left.

Went for drinks pre P!nk concert. Staff were awful and rude to my mum and myself. Made to feel like we were a nuisance and annoying for trying to order drinks. Staff were "busy". It's a shame cos I've been before and it was lovely.. Maybe avoid on busy days?

We do/did regularly stay here but nowadays, i would be wary of them. A good hotel gone bad? possibly but it does need to be fixed or all that million pound plus refurb will go to waste. bad food good service = ok good food bad service = ok but bad food bad service = bust

My Work Colleague and I both got the Macaroni & Chips out of here today and it was probably the most disgusting thing we've both tasted since...well...forever. The chips tasted like reheated Microwave Chips and the Macaroni itself was almost beyond description, like some kind of weird synthetic tasting yellow goo. Honestly, their Macaroni tastes like an experiment gone horribly wrong and I'm gutted that we wasted £9 and 20 minutes of our lives going to collect cartons of hot crap. Suffice to say my Work colleagues and I won't be eating from here again.

Now rebranded as The Canny Man, I believe it's under new management and they're working hard to re-establish this as a local favourite. We went on a Sunday afternoon for lunch with another couple, it wasn't busy and the staff were super welcoming. I had the lentil soup to start which was outstanding but the bread came with really unpleasant spread rather than real butter.. The wife had the chicken tempura starter which was "ok" but considering it's £7.50 it was really small. All 4 of us had the roast beef main and it was fantastic! The beef was cooked perfectly and the Yorkshire puddings were perfect, extra gravy on the side would be a welcome addition though.. The sticky toffee pudding was average and the Oreo sundae was pretty forgettable tbh.. We did enjoy our meal busy mostly because of the great roast, if they put the same effort in to the starters and desserts it would be so much better. For X4 three courses and a drink each the bill was around £130.. this is kinda average these days but I think there's better value to be had in the area. The staff were amazing and very attentive without being intrusive. We'll definitely be back.. but probably just for a main course.

Worse than awful - every table left with dirty cups & saucers - I do not expect to have to clear a table before I can sit down. I asked at the counter about getting someone to clear the tables - didn’t go down well. A girl cleared the tables & not one was wiped down - disgraceful. Avoid at all costs! Poor standards - not impressed.

Cafe and staff good However baked potato w cheese very poor, 1 tablespoon of cheese, i thought they had forgotten to add it Asked for extra cheese £ 1 for a tablespoon. Cheese tasteless Pie, beans and chips awful, Pie look warm, filing disgusting, chips under cooked

Popped in today with my wife for the Katsu chilli chicken salt fries and the Fat Buck wrap. Unfortunately for them and lucky for us they ran out boxes they usually put the loaded fries in. So we got a 12 inch pizza box full of superb food for the same cost. The wrap was lush and filling, weighed about 2kg. Tasty food, good prices and we will be back. Thank u

Visited Maidens recently for a week and used Little K’s kitchen every day . They do the most amazing salad rolls , super fresh too and also as I discovered rolls on sausage & onion . Absolutely delicious . I’ve travelled over an hour previously to get one of these salad rolls as I just love them so much .

The food is consistently fantastic for the Sunday carvery. Kids are always kept amused with the soft play area. The staff are fantastic - very personable whilst staying professional. I recommend booking ahead.

Went here with my son for a quick lunch around 13:10. We ordered fish and chips and a full breakfast from the main menu which stated was available until 15:00. After paying at the counter and sitting down a woman come from the kitchen to the counter area and began swearing loudly to her colleagues about us ordering a breakfast at this time. The swearing was clearly audible for the whole cafe to hear. I went to the counter and asked for a refund and informed the server that the reason was hey colleague's profane objections. She informed the woman in the kitchen at which point she swore loudly again as we left the cafe. We won't be back.

Heard good reports from people I know and decided to try. Food was really good and will definitely go back . Live about 6 miles away but that won’t deter me to travel for really good food . Staff very pleasant and helpful with the menu choices.