Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Glasgow/Lanarkshire

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Glasgow/Lanarkshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Little SoHo Jordanhill

4.9

4.9 (1839)

£25 and under

Italian

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Little SoHo is a family owned cocktail bar and pizzeria restaurant in Jordanhill near Scotstoun. Specialising in fresh, handmade stone-baked pizza, pasta and burgers, sides and desserts.

We also serve a good range of value wines, quality beers, expertly mixed cocktails and great Italian coffee.

Open 12 noon till late, 7 days for lunch, evening cocktails and meals.

Little SoHo is family friendly with a kids menu available.
We love dogs, so your best friend is also welcome, providing he's on his best behaviour.

Top review

Andrew

Dined 2 days ago

The staff in little soho are just great, lovely vibe.

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Popular dish

Mac n Cheese Pizza

Glasgow - Bucks Bar West Regent St

4.8

4.8 (4978)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted!
Buck's Bar is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and bourbon.

Indoor and outdoor seating available to book

Live music Saturday's - 8:30pm - 10:30pm
40% off selected cocktails Monday - Wednesday

Top review

Emma

Dined 4 days ago

The food was absolutely brilliant, really big portions. There was around a 30 minute wait time for our food to come after we'd ordered it. The cocktails we ordered tasted lovely and they are 40% off through the week. There was a service charge added on to our total bill.

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Popular dish

Classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Glasgow Bucks Bar - Trongate

4.8

4.8 (2840)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Chicken Liquor Rock N Roll

The best buttermilk fried chicken you have ever tasted!
Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and bourbon.

We are wheelchair accessible - please let us know if you need wheelchair access or room for a pram when booking your table, to allow our team to find you the most suitable table!

We have live music every Saturday.

We are dog friendly, children under 18 until 10pm and veggie/vegans options available!

Please note;

Sun-Thur, bookings after 9.45pm are for DRINKS only.

Fri/Sat bookings after 10pm are for DRINKS only.

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Tommy

Dined 2 days ago

The food was brilliant……………………………………………,……..,….,….

Glasgow - Bucks Bar Southside

4.8

4.8 (777)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bucks Bar Southside. We look forward to welcoming you

The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted!
New to Glasgow Southside, Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon.

40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday -Wednesday
weekly offers
www.bucksbar.co.uk

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Pauline

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous as always! Food was amazing, Brandon so nice to us and definitely will be back!

Thunderdog

4.8

4.8 (26)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Glasgow West End pub and diner specialising in deep dish pizza pies and American staples.
Thunderdog’s head chef Yvonne Noon is passionate about the food served in America’s diners, pubs and dive bars.
Having travelled the length and breadth of the USA, Yvonne and the team behind Buck’s Bar & Thundercat now bring those authentic flavours and recipes to Glasgow's West End.
Open for Brunch, lunch and dinner til late.
Thunderdog also sells local draught beers, cocktails and shakes. Drinks promos every day.

Top review

Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

Class diner joint with the best food! Great deals on drinks during the week too - decent sized portions as well, and lovely friendly staff!

Thundercat Pub & Diner

4.7

4.7 (3019)

£25 and under

American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Glasgow City centre pub and diner specialising in deep dish pizza pies and American staples.
Thundercat’s head chef Yvonne Noon is passionate about the food served in America’s diners, pubs and dive bars.
Having travelled the length and breadth of the USA, Yvonne and the team behind Buck’s Bar now bring those authentic flavours and recipes to Glasgow.
Open for Brunch, lunch and dinner til late.
Thundercat also sells local draught beers, cocktails and shakes. Drinks promos every day.

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Bee

Dined 4 days ago

Requested a booth when booking and we got a lovely table provided. We got lots of sharing plates including the deep fried pickles which were outstanding and the brisket which was melt in your mouth fabulousness. Service was great, brisk, not very personable but then it was quite busy. All in a great experience!

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Classic Chicago Style

The Spiritualist Glasgow

4.5

4.5 (904)

£25 and under

Cocktail Bar

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The Spiritualist is an enticingly elegant cocktail bar and restaurant with a touch of cool. Located in the centre of Glasgow, we're the perfect place to relax with friends and family over cocktails and small plates.

We’re proud to hold Scotland’s greatest bar gantry. But don’t just take our word for it. Come and see the unrivaled selection of cocktails, spirits, liqueurs, wines and craft beers for yourself!

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 8pm
🍲 Bar bites menu available Wed – Fri all day, Sat – Sun from 3pm
🥞 Boozy Brunch available Thu – Sun 12pm-3pm
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 ‘Just Drinks’ bookings welcome
🍽️ Kitchen closes at 9pm
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

Top review

Lauren

Dined 4 days ago

Really lovely place, enjoyed the tasty food, and staff were very attentive. Would definitely return :)

Gaucho Glasgow

4.5

4.5 (872)

£26 to £40

Steak

Glasgow

About the restaurant

The Legacy Menu | 31 years | 3 courses | £31

You asked, we listened. We’re overjoyed to welcome back the unmissable Legacy Menu for the entirety of July. To pay homage to our rich history, we will be relaunching a special nostalgic menu featuring iconic dishes that have defined Gaucho’s journey. The menu includes highly requested plates from across our history, all in celebration of our 31st anniversary.

Located just a short walk from Glasgow Central Station, at the corner of West Nile Street and Drury Street, Gaucho Glasgow is proud to be Scotland’s first carbon-neutral steak restaurant. It is also the second in our collection to offer Argentina’s finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef, bold Latin flavors, and a premium wine list.

Top review

Yiu Lun

Dined 2 days ago

Very lovely environment. Among the best decoration of the steakhouses in Glasgow. Had a lovely time there for my wedding day. Food exceptional quality. Staffs are incredibly nice & Top tier service. Really 10/10 experience. Thank you guys will pay visits more often.

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4.5

4.5 (675)

£26 to £40

Latin American

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to El Santo, the pulsating heart of Latin American culture & cuisine in the heart of Glasgow!

Experience an explosion of flavours at our premium casual dining venue, with a tantalising menu of small, shareable dishes, transporting you on a gastronomical adventure across Latin America.

As the sun sets, the rhythm of our bar & dance floor takes over. Immerse yourself in the irresistible beats of our DJs every Friday & Saturday!

Discover the allure of our El Santito Speakeasy, available for private events that can be fully customised to meet your specific needs. Experience the magic and create unforgettable memories at El Santito!

Book now and experience the exotic vibrancy and mouth-watering delights of Latin America at El Santo.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Top review

Michelle

Dined 1 day ago

Food was delicious, lots of flavours. The cigar dessert was spectacular. Attentive & friendly staff. Definitely recommend!

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Experience

Sunday Rodizio BBQ menu - £36.95

Experience

El Santo lunch menu - 2 courses for £17.95

Rioja

4.2

4.2 (53)

£25 and under

Spanish

Glasgow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rioja Glasgow, where the vibrant flavours of Spain come to life in the heart of the city. Step into our cozy Spanish tapas bar and immerse yourself in a culinary journey of delicious small plates and a carefully curated selection of Rioja wines. Whether you're savouring classic dishes like patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo or exploring modern twists on Spanish favourites, our warm and inviting atmosphere is the perfect setting for sharing great food and creating unforgettable memories. Join us at Rioja Glasgow and experience the true taste of Spain right here in Scotland. ¡Salud!

Top review

Robert

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

All dished were very tasty and larger than expected Staff were lovely and very attentive Will definitely return soon

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Experience

Lunch Offer - 3 plates for £14.95

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