Boathouse Restaurant in Killybegs

We had a brilliant evening here for my dad’s 80th birthday. The staff made our night - they went above and beyond with decorations and the service was warm, welcoming and really attentive. The food was also of an incredibly high standard - especially the seafood specials (the sea trout and sea bass were particular highlights!). We’ll definitely return!

Has been one of the best nights i have had. The food was world class and the soup of the day was to die for

A group of 12 of us had dinner here tonight. The atmosphere was convivial, the food options were diverse and everything tasted great. The service was exceptional — very attentive.

We went there on the recommendation of our B&B owner. It was fantastic – the food, the service, everything. The quality was amazing, and we can wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant.

The food was delicious and you know it’s prepared fresh, when it takes around 20 minutes for the main course to arrive. Perfectly seasoned and flavourful. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend booking in advance. Great place to eat.

We were enjoying a little trip down Donegal and were recommended to stay near Killybegs for excellent seafood. Andersons boathouse comes with an excellent reputation but we have had similar promises before in other restaurants and been let down. We ordered the mussels to start and let me tell you from the first bite we both looked at each other wide eyed. This is something very special. The staff were warm and helpful the atmosphere was cosy but with the subtle touch of sophistication. If you are looking for a special restaurant experience that will stay with you, this is the place. We both went for the seafood platter main, the freshness, variety and flavour were exceptional. We haven’t been this excited about a meal in years and we were lucky to get one of the last bookings (after going there we now understand why the place is packed until closing Sunday night). If you find yourself travelling anywhere near Killybegs and are able to book ahead in time, my partner and I could not recommended this place more highly. The chef spoke with us after the meal and that only added to the experience. He was passionate and keen to share this passion with us about food and to get feedback on our experience. The interaction felt very genuine and he seemed like a lovely man who cares deeply about his craft. This was the best seafood experience of our lives and we definitely will be back soon.

One of the best meals Ive had in a longtime. Food was amazing. Staff really helpful and friendly

Enjoyed a fantastic meal overlooking Killybegs harbour this afternoon. The welcome was warm from staff & the food, both the scallop & crab claw starters with chips, was excecuted to perfection! The scallops were perfectly cooked on a bed of piping hot boxty & parsnip puree, with the crab claws swimming in the perfect amount of garlicky butter with a small salad on the side. A crisp chardonnay accompanied both deliciously. The only reason to deduct two stars for atmosphere was that a nearby table of tourists with children was quite close & the noise was a little distracting - an easy solution would have been to eat a little later when small children are less likely to be in the dining area, but unfortunately that wasn't an option for me this time 'round. Highly recommended. I'll return should I be in the area again.

The food was absolutely amazing. Our table of three shared a bruschetta for starter and they gave us two pea soups on the house. Both were amazing. We all had the risotto for main which was absolutely delicious. The service atmosphere and drinks were great too but the food was spectacular

This is the best restaurant in Killybegs the food is of such a high standard, the staff are lovely and attentive. Specially thanks to Gary who makes the best Cosmopolitans ever.