The best restaurants serving British food in Scottish Borders Lowlands

We where very disappointed, my wife ordered the scallops which where okay, nothing special at all. Also had the steak which was very tough and hard to cut, it also had to much fat on it, once again very disappointed. On a plus side the service was good and ambiance was nice. We will not rush back with Melrose offering so many other options. Very disappointed as we looked forward to eating here while on holiday from overseas.

We visited this restaurant as it’s the only restaurant in town.I should add we also ate at the cobbles, fire & salt (twice) , the Schloss & the waggon. The restaurant must have 60 covers & the tables are crammed in. Unfortunately for us we were seated in the middle with everyone pushing past us . The food was average , very 1990s . My venison main course whilst nicely cooked was such a small portion I could see more plate than food & was definitely hungry at the end. My lyonnaise potato was the smallest portion that could be cut without it collapsing. Plain boiled veg. The sticky toffee pudding was the same, looked very pretty but tiny. If you want to treat yourself & you’re in tbe area save your money & go the Schloss or eat in one of the pubs.

What a hidden gem, we stayed in the family room which was perfect for our stay had complimentary wash and soap in the bathroom and a kitty full of biscuits and tea and coffees. To top it off the STAFF were FANTASTIC!! So accommodating,friendly and made our stay even better

Lovely warm friendly inviting pub with very good food, slightly limited menu but good was good. Would definitely go back

Great Sunday Lunch carvery and excellent value for money. Get very busy and noise level can be conversation limiting, as everyone starts increase their volume to be heard.

I'm absolutely gutted as I came here on my own last year and the Sunday lunch was amazing. I'm back in melrose with my friends and told them we must go to the ship for lunch. Phoned ahead booked a table for th4 of us and the dinner was disgusting!! The food was only warm gravy was like water my friends was disgusted I felt so embarrassed after reccomending this place, we ate most of it as we were starving but I won't go back again for food.😢😢😢 Tinned carrot's and peas really for the amount yous charge.

Food was nice but the prices to high For a few pieces fried halloumi £7.75 Will not get back any more Don’t need such a surprise

Sadly, when we got here it has been closed permanently. We really enjoyed our many meals here. It always seemed busy and the food was so different, varied and tasty. I hope that some other good restaurant will open here.

Annual visit to use a generous voucher 11th October 24. Huge disappointment with the food. My fish dish dry, tasteless and could not be split readily with knife and fork. . New potatoes black skinned, solid and inedible. My wife's confit duck slippery and straight out of the oil, no attempt made to crisp the skin. My chilled rice pudding just a solid paste. Half my meal sent back on the plates. Did not complain on the night so as not to cause trauma or drama on what was otherwise a visit to one of our favourite local haunts. Emailed the Manager o the Sunday evening, saying something must have been amiss in the kitchen, no credit sought, but if it was my restaurant, I would want to know. Received an apology from the duty manager and advised the chef had been given my email. Front of house, staff and decor all as good as usual, so I also said we would be back, but doubt if we ever will. Shame. ?

Quaint wee restaurant with ample parking and good access direct from main roads. The restaurant it’s self is classy but homely at the same time and we were greeted immediately by really nice host (owner). Not going to bore you with how good each course was as it was all amazing and an absolute top class dining experience. Very nice meal was had and as far as we are concerned - the best in dining the Scottish Borders has to offer. Worth a note that it is also very reasonably priced and a 3 course meal with beer and a bottle of wine was under £160…thank you so much Caddy Mann Restaurant.

Incredible views and great food. Menu is mainly based on fish. We all have fish and chips. It was excellent. You have a choice of batter or breadcrumbs. I would recommend this place for a nice relaxed lunch or dinner

I did not go in the evening so I cannot commit But if it is open I am sure yhe food would be really great It's all home baked xxxxxxxxxxxxx

I arrived on my own with my dog. You have to order inside but dogs aren’t allowed inside. It was quite busy but the waiting staff asked if I was alone and said they’d be happy to come and take my order at the table. They came quickly, took my order and brought it out really promptly. The crab sandwich was lush. I had a choice of white wine, and the Sauvignon Blanc was delicious. They were so chatty and lovely. They were happy for me to pay when I left and I’ll definitely be returning.

This is a very special restaurant in unassuming premises, in a quiet village by the Tweed that you'd probably have no other pressing reason to visit. Seasons is reason enough! Impeccable food and service and real attention to detail, with an emphasis on local produce. Because most people just steam through this area on the way to or from Edinburgh without stopping to explore, the Borders is full of well-kept secrets. This restaurant is one of the best of them.

Attended for a one off taster menu (hope its not) and have to say all the courses were great, tasty and well presented. My only comment was I would have had the lamb pink (or asked how I would like it) and maybe next time a bit more adventurous with the wine paring (though the wines were good). Well done to team Salmon, the service was great. Really good to see a great local business doing something different... and not leave a taster menu feeling hungry! Great night!!