A great meal for our group of 6 to celebrate a 21st birthday. The menu is varied and fully catered for my gluten free diet. The starters were very generous... read more portions, as were the mains. Lovely atmosphere, excellent service, imaginative menu and good value. Plan a return visit when next in the area.

  Came to Dumfries for a weekend break and ate here on the Saturday. Started with the brie then had the seabass then the lemon posset. Unbelevably good! Everyone there was... read more so welcoming and helpful. I was very impressed with their wine list also. We went with the pinot grigio and it was very delightful. Definitely coming back for more some time!

  I came here with my family around 2 weeks ago and have only gotten around to writing a review now. I have nothing but praise for this place, the staff... read more were very friendly and attentive.

I had the cod and by far it’s the best cod I’ve ever had the cocktails there are definitely the best ones in Dumfries.

Would 10/10 recommend anyone who’s thinking of going, will defiantly be returning.

  I visited The Backstreet Restaurant this month with my friend. As soon as we entered we both commented on the decor and cleanliness of the restaurant. We noticed that they... read more have plenty of hand sanitiser stations - contact free aswell so very COVID friendly!

We were greeted by a very polite, well presented waitress. The uniforms are very smart and everyone looked very pleasant. All members of staff were wearing masks and constantly cleaning everything. We were shown to our table which was beside the window and under fairy lights which added a nice homely feel to our visit.

For starters we had the Scotch egg which was the BEST starter I’ve ever had and I’ve visited many restaurants. Mains, I had the Chicken dish which was also amazing. The carrots were full of flavour and the sauce was delicious. My friend had the seafood linguine and said this was the best main she’s ever had. Pudding, we both had the chocolate brownie which was THE BEST BROWNIE EVER! I’ve noticed other people have also mentioned this in the reviews.

We shared a bottle of wine, wine of the month I believe - Cloud Cuckoo Land! This was delicious and the selections of wines were excellent. We also noticed a very well presented gin display and tried The Mermaid Gin and the Glaswegin Gin which were both lovely. We will definitely be back to work our way through the selection.

Thank you again for a lovely experience, we will be back soon!

  The food here is truly amazing and well presented portions. Wide creative menu with tasty options for vegetarians too. Visited twice and on both occasions I could not fault the... read more food. The desserts are sensational and do not disappoint; especially the cheesecake. Staff are genuinely friendly. Lots of gin options too!

  Have been twice now with my partner and will definitely be back another time. First visit was for dinner and we both enjoyed it, while we recently went for Sunday... read more lunch. My portion of mussels and clams was fantastic and my partner enjoyed her Sunday roast - even if I did steal her cauliflower cheese.

  We went here for friends day out lunch. The staff were really friendly and food was good quality for price. Had a good variety of options on menu also.

  Best burger and brownie I have ever had, and I have had a few. Burger was full of flavour and bun was amazing. Chips were perfect too, crispy and fluffy.... read more

Wow. What an amazing find and why isn’t this place number 1 to eat in Dumfries!?!

Took my Nana (89 year old doonhammer) and Girlfriend here (we travelled from London).

Place is Covid safe, all courses were fantastic and the waiting staff were lovely.

Will visit again the next time I am in Dumfries.

  went out with the family four our Christmas dinner. Had the pork croquette followed by the venison which was melt in your mouth tender. Another delicious meal! Will be returning... read more ASAP

  The haggis scotch egg starter followed by chicken kiev. For sweet I had an espresso martini. Everything was of the highest quality. Presentation and taste first class. Modern cuisine in... read more a lovely atmosphere.

  Been to this restaurant several times as I love the food and the cocktails are the best in town . I came here for my birthday dinner with family last... read more week and was, yet again, not disappointed. The food was perfect! I had the macaroni followed by the brownie and others had burgers all of which were amazing. Every time I come to this restaurant I’m never disappointed, the staff are so attentive and friendly and the overall experience is just perfect.

  Had a trip to the backstreet restaurant for our 31st anniversary and had a superb meal off the new menu, every meal at the table was cooked to perfection. I... read more had brie to start with then the chicken supreme. It was fantastic. They have cocktails on the menu and again everyone was made to perfection. A very good experience and we will be definitely returning. A must visit for anyone in the Dumfries area

  We ate at the Back Street midweek getting a break from the kids and it was fantastic. Really efficient, attentive service and the food was probably some of the best... read more I've had in Dumfries. The strawberry daiquiri as well was delicious. My husband ordered the back street stack burger which came with a fried chicken fillet, seriously they should consider selling that alone as a dish in mini fillet form because it was just sublime. My mac and cheese was hands down the best I've had eating out.

Will definitely be back for a visit again soon.

  Another tasty and well portioned meal at the Back Street. Thank you for the lovely birthday surprise, was very much appreciated.
We were so pleased with the Covid measures... read more put in place too. There was hand gel upon arrival, when seating and by the toilets. The waitress also washed her hands before and after taking orders, making drinks and delivering food. Some tables are ‘closed’ which easily leaves a 2m radius amongst seated tables.

  Just had the most delicious Sunday roast ever! Cooked to perfection, so flavoursome and great portion size. Lovely atmosphere and great staff, 10/10 from us and we’ll definitely be back... read more soon. Overall, Good price for home cooked, tasty food in a lovely place.