The best restaurants in Cavan

19/04/2026: Passed by it for years and finally decided to "Drop Inn". Staff were so friendly and accommodating- food was delicious, hot & fresh, promptly served Will definitely be returning 👌🏻

20/03/2026: Had meal here recently absolutely top class all round food service especially the lady who owns this restaurant and bar

27/05/2026: A roast dinner excellent and good value, the bar maid was very good and great service

26/01/2026: Definitely the best food around, a party of 9 of us there on sat & sun, all complimenting the various dishes. Steak sandwich was superb, desserts devine. Great staff and management. We'll be back .

02/01/2026: Delicious food and great service.

23/11/2025: FOULEST BEHAVIOUR OF STAFF MEMBER - WHOM I BELIEVE TO BE DATSE HERSELF - IN DATSE'S CAFE, CAVAN on 22nd NOVEMBER 2025 So today, myself and my family went into Cavan to see wicked. We headed in early with the intention to go to another cafe - Cafe Mana for the pesto chicken on sourdough that we love so much, and the gorgeous cappuccinos and hot chocolate too. We've been looking forward to the day out for a while now. Sadly, when we arrived in Cavan, Cafe Mana was closed. Autumn opening hours. So we decided to go to Datses instead. Been there before, the food's good and it was close by. We were in good form. Greeted familiar faces and I even had a wee bop at the counter to a song on the radio. The mood was good. We ordered our coffees and food and told the lovely lassie at the counter that we'd sit outside - inside was almost full. Everything went well, food and all was lovely. Until... A member of staff came out to clear the plates - we were still drinking our coffees and chatting. I had lifted my vape and taken one puff from it when the staff member said something to me which I didn't hear properly. "Sorry, what did you say?" I asked her politely. "No vaping" she barked back. "Oh I'm sorry, I didn't...." She cut across me again snapping and pointing behind her to the entry of the outdoor area whilst shoving her face into mine "There are signs up" I leaned to one side to see the sign as it was impossible to see with her face in such close proximity to mine - she was leaning across Tony who was sitting between me and the place where she was standing - extremely intimidating behaviour. I said what I saw on the sign "No smoking. Sorry I though because [we were outside] she was already talking over me, again snapping. "You think it should say no vaping. Is that it?" I was taken aback at this stage. I looked at her puzzled and said "No. I didn't..." She was off again. This time I cut across her. "Excuse me, can I finish my sentence?" She grinned. "I was merely trying to say I didn't know that smoking wasn't allowed in the outdoor space but you repeatedly talked over me and wouldn't let me finish. You have been very rude. But I forgive you." "Huh," she snorted, "Forgive me for What?" - she almost SPAT out the "What". At that point I knew what I was dealing with and was not going to spend another moment in that company. I firmly said to my kids "Come On. We're leaving." And I stood up whilst telling her "For being so rude and obnoxious." I turned and began to exit the premises. The entire time I was walking away from her, she was spewing verbal abuse after me. Tony and Leah couldn't move with shock. I turned around to her as I stood in the entryway and she was over at the far table, I put my two open hands out in front of my body and firmly stated "I reject your foul and abusive behaviour". She was so proud of herself with a big smirk on her face. I again turned around to Tony and Leah to snap them out of it "Come On Now. We're leaving. Right Now." And we did. Now for one moment I was tempted to walk straight into the Cafe and demand to speak to the manager. But I was angry and if I had walked into the cafe to relive that after just going through it - well I would not have been SPEAKING to anyone so I chose to walk away. All three of us chose to walk away. Because all three members of my family refuse to piss all over someone else's evening in the same manner that little upstart in Datse's pissed all over ours. I don't think I need state that I will NEVER be going back in there again and a lot of our friends won't be going there or recommending them to anyone either after that performance. Shame on you madam.

20/05/2026: Always a delight to eat here, good food well cooked and friendly staff.

15/05/2026: Really great calm atmosphere ! Very friendly staff also and owner too ☺️☺️ Coffee 💯💯💯 Very nice shop design

18/12/2025: Have eaten breakfast here on a couple of occasions and it was mostly quite good, the last time however not so good. Nicely situated along the canal. When it comes to payment it is cash only which is quite inconvenient. Don’t get much chat from the staff but they seem like nice people.

07/02/2026: Stunning food, service and atmosphere. We will return and pass the word! Thanks and keep up the great work!

25/01/2026: Amazing food, flawless service, beautiful restaurant. Left feeling perfectly looked after, pleasantly full and purely content. Had the scallop, venison special and apple tarte tatin. My husband had the special creme brûlée which he adored. Special shout to Niamh who was such a wonderful person and provided us with amazing service. Will 100% be back! Absolutely gem of a restaurant

24/02/2026: The chicken Kebab is so tasty and delicious I liked it. The spicy chicken wings are also crispy not frozen.

13/01/2026: Great food.Efficient service.Delivery was faster then expected.Easily the best takeaway in town.Huge food portions too.Ikeep coming back for more every week

25/03/2026: Never had a bad experience here

15/04/2026: Food hygenine here is none i was told of a previous worker that the fish was out and had flies all over it all the time and i can see its dirty myself funny enough the last time i had fish me and my partner were sick ... we got chips served like par boiled spuds the dirt in the place and what iv heard and seen isnt too good .wouldnt ever return to here standerd of food going down hill rannkkkk avoid

15/04/2026: The food was amazing and the staff is very nice it is a must go to if you want great quality food in belturbet 👍

08/05/2025: Great little boozer on the Main Street. Friendly staff good atmosphere.

02/04/2025: One of the best nights of my life. This was the experience I was looking for when I came to Ireland. The music, the pints, the whiskey.....all of it. The service was out of this world. The people were so friendly that I would go back just to pop in for one night. Thank you for the experience.

09/02/2026: Beautiful restaurant serving 5 * food and 5 * service. We were made to feel so welcome and we're truly spoilt with the incredible service and attention to detail topped off with delicious food all whilst sitting by a cosy log burning stove. I can recommend the Tapas especially the scallops and prawns and not forgetting the fillet steak in mushroom and masala sauce cooked to perfection. Thank you for a lovely evening.

05/12/2025: Great pint of Guinness and friendly atmosphere. Great pub

03/10/2025: Great bup and pints no messing allowed.