With pubs and restaurants now open across Dumbarton and the Vale, there are a wide variety of dining options for locals to enjoy.

There are a range of eateries in the area catering for all tastes and cuisines.  

Here are five options the Reporter's readers have recommended if you are looking for a bite to eat: 

1. The Pier Kitchen and Bar

This restaurant, located in Balloch, is a new contemporary restaurant and bar. It offers fresh Scottish produce, great wine and tasty cocktails on the shores of Loch Lomond. 

The Pier serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks daily, sourcing the freshest ingredients from local suppliers. 

To book, visit the restaurant's website here or phone 01389 602432.

2. Grill on the Bridge

Grill on the Bridge, in Dumbarton, serves fresh, quality food - from chargrilled 30-day dry-aged steaks and gourmet burgers to family favourites. 

While staff prepare to re-open the restaurant, it will remain open on Fridays, Saturday and Sundays from 4pm until 8pm for delivery and collection.

Pre-orders are taken by message until 2pm on the day.

Orders can be placed by phone (01389 607297) after 3.30pm on the day, however pre-ordering is recommended.

3. Abbotsford Hotel

This hotel, in Dumbarton, boats an onsite restaurant and bar which is open to both residents and non-residents.

Situated between Glasgow and the Gateway to the Highlands, it provides an ideal base from which to explore and discover the delights of the West of Scotland.

Bookings can be made at the hotel website here or by phoning 01389 733304.

4. The Glencairn Lounge

This restaurant, in Dumbarton, is a well-established town centre business providing meals and drinks.

Sit in meals, delivery and collections are available every day.

For more information, visit the restaurant's Facebook page or phone 01389 732816.

5. Waterhouse Inn

The Waterhouse Inn, or “Tigh an Uisge” as it is known in Gaelic, is located in Balloch.

The restaurant is just a stone’s throw from the beautiful and scenic shores of Loch Lomond.

The Scottish inn is owned and operated under the experienced and careful direction of the Dawson family, who have been hoteliers in the area for over 40 years.

The Waterhouse Inn has been developed to the most exacting standards and offers a blend of Scottish hospitality in the traditional lounge bar, modern café bar and 7 modern hotel rooms.

To find out more, or to book, click here.