I'm giving this a four stars..look the food overall is really great with a few minor niggles...there was an unevenness in portion sizes. I enjoyed a huge wonderfully cooked Turbot fillet ..but my dining pals dishes, though very tasty, were a bit mean sized.. especially the sea trout. While the veg accompaniments were plentiful and also overall tasty, the red cabbage offering was a colorful but bland tasting and added nothing other than a splash of color. The variant dauphinoise were yummy but the young spuds were a tad wet.
The service was welcoming and familiar at the outset as we enjoyed pre dinner drinks in a comfy lounge before dinner..after that the service slipped. We had at least four different people attend our table during the night..with some pros and a few cons...at the end of the evening it would have been nice if one of the staff would be assigned to ensuring a thanks and goodbye...it would be a welcome touch.. after all.. while we found the prices generally reasonable for the quality of food it was not a cheap night out. So overall I would come back for the food but there is a need to tweak and improve on some details , notably on the service front and then this place would truly shine.
I should add, the potentially kitsch faux castle interior somehow works and makes for a cozy and comfortable restaurant setting. Very nice.
My partner and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Danny Minnies in Donegal, and I can't express enough how wonderful our experience was. The warmth and care we received made us feel like we were part of the family, which truly touched our hearts. The food was exceptional, and I wholeheartedly recommend making time for dinner there when you visit Donegal. I left with a newfound love for their delicious beetroot and ginger jam—it’s simply delightful! 😊
What an amazing experience! The service and atmosphere was brilliant and the food devine. I enjoyed every aspect of the evening, when you arrive you’re seated in the bar and offered a drink and canapé while choosing your dinner, a nice touch to start the meal. Can’t wait to go back