The best restaurants in Lowlands

01/08/2020: We enjoyed our first out of lockdown dinner at this restaurant and we were not disappointed. After 40 years of restaurant dining, a person knows when people are trained and actually care about what they do in terms of food preparation, presentation and service. All of the above were perfect. The dishes were presented well and the interaction with staff was friendly and efficient. So, eat there and support people who know what a good restaurant looks like. We will be back!

31/07/2020: We came here while on a week's holiday in Gatehouse of Fleet and we'll definitely come back on next year's holiday.Our meal was really delicious and unusual and was beautifully presented. Service was warm and friendly and all the anti COVID measures were in place and strictly observed.If we wanted to eat food of this quality at home, we'd have to travel 20 miles to the other side of Birmingham and pay more for the privilege.This restaurant is a terrific asset to Gatehouse of Fleet and deserves to do well.

07/08/2020: Well done Claudio’s, clearly know what they’re doing, the staff made our visit a real treat and pleasure. Considering the COVID-19 restrictions everything was very professional, delicious cooking and excellent value.

03/08/2020: A must when you visit Moffat, splendid food, staff and restaurant. We will definitely be back. Keep up the great work.

05/08/2020: Paid our normal visit to our favourite Scottish Borders restaurant to find that we were given a £20 discount on our bill. Thanks Chancellor of the Exchequer.

02/08/2020: Our first takeaway from this restaurant and it won’t be our last. The food was delicious, good portion sizes and a varied and interesting menu. Would definitely recommend and will be back again.

07/08/2020: The Smithy Tea Room in New Gallaway is sublime in every way! The food was beautiful,coffee amazing,staff fantastic and fully on board with Covid restrictions. Added bonus of a lovely setting!!! Highly recommended.

27/07/2020: Really lovely restaurant with helpful staff and delicious pizzas! Beautiful setting too. Would definitely recommend!

25/07/2020: Popped in today. First time since lockdown and pleased to say it was the usual first class service and food. I'd just simply say go , you won't regret it .

21/07/2020: We popped in here a couple of times on our stay in moffat,it was really nice and relaxing to sit for a wee afternoon gin and tonic,wide range in choice of gins,nice wine choice aswell...we would have gone again but it was shut the Monday night and Tuesday...but will definitely go back when we return to Moffat.

04/04/2020: Was Recommended to try this place. We both sat down to a perfect steak dinner with lovely red wine. Pate and soup starters v tasty. Staff here are brilliant and looked after us from start to end. Cheese board was amazing to end the night.

27/02/2020: As an occasional day-tripper to Hawick, I always have lunch in the Night Safe Bistro. The food is fantastic and reasonably priced, it has a great atmosphere and the staff are very friendly and welcoming, especially Karen. I highly recommend the Night Safe Bistro to all visitors to Hawick - locals already know how good it is!

25/07/2020: The World has changed a lot since the last time we were here, but thankfully the standard of food and the service hasn't, both were really good.It's all going to just take time to get used to the new way of eating out, with all the regulations that are in force now, however it won't stop me coming back here.

17/05/2020: Aangenaam verrast door de schotse keuken.de vorige dag was het diner in een ander hotel zo tegengevallen dat ik met een bang hartje gekozen heb op de menu-kaart, maar wat was ik blij toen de serveerster aan de tafel naadt de onze al gerechten bracht. het zag er allemaal zo lekker uit en het rook zo goed.Ik was dan ook heel tevreden met de drie gangen en we zijn er de dag nadien weer gaan dineren. Super!

27/03/2020: We recently had a holiday in the area and popped in here for brunch. This was just before the coronovirus shutdown. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was lovely and freshly made . Cannot fault this place.I look forward to returning when in the area again and wish you well in these uncertain times.

24/03/2020: We popped imto here on the last day of our holiday and it was amazing! 4 adults and a baby. We could all sit along with a provided highchair. We all had breakfast which was delicious. One of the adults is vege and still had loads to choose from. Everything was home cooked from scratch and fresh. We then had some delicious cakes afterwards. The owners could not have been nicer and made sure we could have everything we needed. They didn't have a baby change facility but the owner very kindly let us use a back room. We will definitely be back next holiday!

21/07/2020: Superb lockdown takeaway. Lovely home made chilli, tasty lamb burger and excellent chips. Many thanks for putting up with two very late and stressed diners!

18/07/2020: Covid means carry out only. Down finally for the weekend and took advantage of the carry out option. Lovely

16/03/2020: Visited this time for my daughters birthday , I had the steak pie which was really good , I also arranged for a takeaway afternoon tea which she said was delicious, won t be long till I m back again. Service was really good too , very friendly.

15/03/2020: Had another great lunch food again was to its usual high standard and the service was excellent. If you havn't been it's well worth a visit but you do need to book.

11/03/2020: Exceptional service We were a large party who had pre-booked lunch and, despite the chef/owner being suddenly singlehanded, we received an exceptional welcome, superb food and outstanding hospitality in difficult circs. We all thought he went above and beyond the call of duty both serving, cooking, wine waiting and pot washing. He made what had been a sad day for us til then full of fun and laughter. Couldn’t praise him enough. Thank you from the Moffat clan

29/02/2020: My wife and I visited this restaurant last night and came out very pleased and very full. The food was lovely and plentiful and it was by far the friendliest place we have ever eaten. I recommend anyone visiting Kirkcudbright to dine here.

28/07/2020: The food and location of this cafe is great. Unfortunately this business is not following the covid guidelines. When we visited none of the staff were wearing face coverings and our contact details were not taken, which are two of the main precautions that should be taken to protecr everyone.

17/07/2020: Cracking little cafe overlooking the harbour - lobster, fresh seafood and Cullen Skink on the menu. Well worth a trip

20/07/2020: We took our family to The Pheasant. My wife had been before but I had not. The owner and his staff were very pleasant and courteous on arrival. Drinks were brought and the menu perused! Limited but imaginative selection of starters and mains. Some of the party chose the Portobello stuffed mushroom others the ravioli, both tasted very good for the starters. For mains, the consensus was the Beef Burger was excellent. I and another of our party had the carbonara which was creamy and tasty. The interior is larger and more spacious than the outside gives the impression it should be. The decor is simple but pleasant. Well done for opening during these challenging times and making us welcome.

08/04/2020: We had 4 delicious takeaway pizzas, the aubergine one and spicy salami were our favourites but all excellent. Very much needed treat but was excellent value for money so I can see it becoming a regular!! No photo as scoffed the lot!

23/02/2020: Did I mention cake/. Fabulous cakes, so lovely that we couldn’t decide what to try so the three of us ordered different types to share. A smorgasbord of delight! Can’t wait to return

24/07/2020: Pleasant dinner with huge portions of mussels and steak. Excellent nachos and cheesecake. Efficient and pleasant service. Very good experience all together. We’ll be back. Lovely village setting as well.

24/02/2020: Visited The Old Bakehouse restaurant the night before a family wedding close by. We visited from California and found the restaurant on Google and it had fantastic reviews. Well we had high expectations and we were completely in awe of the setting, the perfect and attentive service, congratulations to the person that hires and trains your staff, so professional, friendly and fun. The food was nothing short of amazing, and we were delighted with everything. We did have a tough time getting a taxi home, but the staff had every confidence their local guy would come through and the when the manager saw us having a glass of wine in the waiting room, she approached us and told us not to worry, if the taxi runs late, she would give us a run back to our lodging at Newhall Estate. The taxi made an adjustment and picked us up on his way to an airport pick up and topped off, what was a wonderful evening. Many thanks to the chef, owners, staff and the cab driver. Five stars and we will let our friends know to stop by.