The best restaurants in Donegal

18/04/2026: A great pub! The service is excellent and the food is very good!

10/04/2026: Went twice here over Easter. Both a party of 8 adults. The service was excellent, quick and attentive and no mistakes. The Food was outstanding. Everything was fresh and plentiful. Even fresh chips, no frozen chips here. Not a thing was out of place. The prices were on the mark. No expensive. Would highly recommend, but book to make sure.

24/04/2026: Simply amazing The bar is an iconic Irish pub with the best decor The food in the restaurant is different level. Highly recommended for those who love their food

14/04/2026: Bia Box got a Vegan sourdough sandwich box! Whole box of fresh carrots and rice salads with beans and anything vegans could wish for. Not at all pricy and wonderful service. Great atmosphere pub in a beautiful valley

24/04/2026: Very good, excellent cuisine from a Frenchman from Rathmullan

18/04/2026: Delightful restaurant with excellent friendly service. Breakfast came out really quickly too. Enjoyed the avocado toast!

08/05/2026: The restaurant is conveniently located beside a parking area, making it extremely accessible and eliminating the difficulty of finding street parking. It is less than a three-minute walk from the parking lot, which added to the overall convenience of the experience. Most importantly, this was genuinely one of the finest dining experiences I have had in my life. My mother and I visited while on vacation to celebrate her birthday after the restaurant was highly recommended by our Airbnb hosts, and it exceeded every expectation. I ordered the duck, while my mother chose the chicken, and both dishes were exceptional. In nearly 40 years of travel and dining experiences, I can confidently say the quality of both the food and service ranks among the very best I have encountered. Although I was unaware that reservations were required, the staff graciously accommodated us despite my oversight. Their professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness made the evening especially memorable. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor, with food that was both refined and comforting. The desserts were perfectly balanced and not overly sweet, and the wine selection was outstanding. From the cuisine to the hospitality, every aspect of the experience was exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area. Thank you to the entire staff for providing such a memorable evening — it was truly appreciated.

30/03/2026: Made reservation online to have dinner here. They require a card and will charge a fee for cancellations. Service in the restaurant was excellent. They brought us to our table immediately, offered to store our coats, served water immediately. After we ordered food, we were served some canapés which were delicious. We ordered crispy fishcakes to share, duck breast and the slow cooked beef cheek bourguigion. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. 💯

07/04/2026: Amazing Irish coffees and excellent service!

09/02/2026: Great place for luncheon but wee crowded

19/02/2026: Great spot for great food in wonderful surroundings!

03/02/2026: Amazing. Me weans liked the food 🤤 Bacon was yummy 🤤 The machine that turned was even more yummy🤤↪️

12/04/2026: Very pleaant. Food lovely. Would recommend

12/04/2026: I would like to thank every single staff member from the Ballyliffin lodge hotel who made my mums 60th so special. Right from check in we were looked after so well, all the staff were so attentive and any requests placed prior to arrival were granted. The hotel is in a beautiful location, stunning sea views, rooms were spotless I couldn’t fault them and comfortable beds, the spa and pool area was great, and we even got to book in for some last minute treatments. The food in the restaurant was delicious, and one of our party was vegetarian, and the staff kindly gave extra options to cater for this. Breakfast was great each morning and the music at the weekend was great. My elderly granny had an accessible room which was great. Raised toilet, grab rails, and a great accessible friendly shower. Besides the hotel and local area being stunning what really made it stand out was the staff, they were so warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. They went above and beyond to make everything feel special and personal, and it honestly made all the difference. You can tell they really care about what they do. We will definitely be back!

18/04/2026: A hotel where everything was perfect. With a menu for vegans, the dinner and breakfast,was out of this world. I forgot to mention it, but I hope you’ll consider making it pet-friendly; I have pets and I’d like them to enjoy this lovely hotel with me

13/04/2026: Amazing place! Very friendly. Will be back!

26/04/2026: What a treat to find this little gem in Ramelton. The place was buzzing with people. Beautiful food and wine and wonderful service. Our first time in this area and hopefully not the last.

26/04/2026: Beautiful food and great service

11/04/2026: One of our all-time favourite places to eat! Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, reasonable prices, and always a warm welcome.

08/04/2026: A small place with great atmosphere and great variety of food

11/04/2026: Recommended by the staff at the Abbey Hotel up the road, the Harbour Restaurant did not disappoint. Exceptional Seafood Chowder and Fish and chips. For the quality of food, and we had a couple glasses of wine, we couldn’t believe how affordable it was!

08/04/2026: This has happened twice so we won’t be returning, we booked a table the week before so well in advance, were told after arriving the table wouldn’t be ready on time so just wait or go elsewhere for a drink and come back in 20 mins or so, the waitress took my number and said she would call us when our table was ready, we waited a full 20 mins in a bar across the road and just headed back as we were really hungry at this stage, waited another 10 mins once we wee back inside the restaurant, once seated the order was taken quickly, food arrived in good time, my steak was cold, got about 3 baby mushrooms and 5 bits of onion, chips were ok, my fiancés stir fry was fine he said, no apologies given by staff and we left pretty sharply after eating, like I said this is the 2nd time the harbour have done this to us. It will be the last time we book there.

03/02/2026: Ah lads… Hold up there. I know that we are blessed to live in a country where fresh produce is abundant, and good chefs are numerous… BUT… when you’re lucky enough to eat somewhere that has both of these things, the result is the culinary holy grail. Quay West in Donegal Town is most definitely one of these places… A beautifully diverse menu that showcases the best of Irish beef (Brazilian, Brashmillion…) delicate Italian pasta dishes, and even ventures into a wonderfully fragrant Indonesian curry. Being as close as they are to Killybegs, I couldn’t pass the freshness of the Kinnegar battered Haddock, with fresh tartar sauce and pea purée… Christ. That’s all. The fish must have hopped out of the water of his own accord, and got a taxi from the pier in Killybegs straight in to the Quay West kitchen, and begged to be battered… and being in Donegal, what better battering than a Kinnegar batter?!?! It was utter perfection, complimented by a perfectly tart tartar, and smooth pea which was definitely in several of the 40 shades of green. Also at our table were dishes of Chicken Parmigiana, curry, and the most incredible zesty crab and courgette linguine… I’m not sure what magic was worked to make this sooooo light, but Angels definitely wept. The delicate lightness of the lobster cream was unreal… if this was the base for a chowder or bisque, it would be unbeatable. If you happen to be lucky enough to be in Donegal at dinner time, do NOT pass this place by. The staff are friendly without being too overly attentive, and the view is nearly as perfect as the food. THIS Quay West, is much better than the other Key West, and doesn’t take as long to get to. 13/10 for fresh fishiness. Will dine again. Nomnomnom…

02/02/2026: Really great restaurant in Donegal Town. We were looked after from the moment we walked in the door and right throughout the evening. The menu was wide and varied with plenty of choice for everyone. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and despite being busy, everything was under control and there was no long wait for our food. Hadn't eaten there before but will definitely be back. Really nice atmosphere. Thanks to Jo and team for a lovely evening.

06/05/2026: The place alone is worth the visit.

03/05/2026: Tried this play as part of my stag, The manager was very nice! The staff very friendly, try the signature pizza. Amazing!

12/04/2026: Stopped to get a family takeaway on a wet day! Fantastic fresh fish and chips! Well worth a detour!

17/02/2026: Went in for lunch, it stood out as very high quality and good value, will definetly be back

03/11/2025: Always a super meal and pint here - crab toes are a must!