The best restaurants in Donegal

29/09/2025: The restaurant was closed even though the website said it was open. We drove 40+ km out of our way to find this place closed.

14/09/2025: Awesome location to try locally farmed oysters 🦪 with some excellent views of the harbor 🌅 Very friendly staff 😌 Dog friendly 🥰

13/11/2025: Greet wee Mexican takeaway and cafe in Letterkenny. Nice art work and decorating. Parking is not that easy unless you know the town. It's a highlight of a generally insignificant town.

28/10/2025: I had the taco of my life. And I owe it all to Karen.

09/09/2025: Breakfast was lovely, great service, good value. Would return again. Nice Letterkenny gem, popular with the locals too.

06/01/2026: I recently attended a corporate event at Lough Eske, and it turned out to be a genuinely memorable day in a setting that feels both luxurious and warmly Irish 🌿✨. From the moment we arrived, the staff were welcoming and the venue had that calm, polished atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re in good hands. We were served a set menu, and the selection was surprisingly impressive for a large group. For starters, we had a choice between a classic vol-au-vent — buttery, flaky, and filled with a rich, savoury mix — or a cream of vegetable soup that was smooth, comforting, and perfect for the season. You could tell the kitchen puts real care into even the simplest dishes. For the mains, the options catered to every taste: Roast Hereford sirloin of Irish beef, tender and full of flavour Traditional turkey and ham, beautifully carved and festive Baked fillet of Atlantic salmon, cooked just right with a lovely freshness Although the service took a little longer than expected ⏳, especially between courses, it honestly felt worth the wait once the food arrived. Everything tasted freshly prepared rather than rushed, which I appreciated — quality over speed any day. Dessert was the highlight for many of us: the Best Ever Castle Festive Plate. It lived up to its name 🎄🍮 — a generous, indulgent selection that felt like a celebration on a plate. The perfect sweet ending. Outside, the car park was spacious, easy to navigate, and well laid out, with plenty of room even during a busy event. I also noticed the wheelchair-accessible spaces and pathways, which is always reassuring to see — accessibility done properly makes a big difference 🚗♿. Overall, Lough Eske delivered a polished, enjoyable experience with great food, a beautiful setting, and thoughtful facilities. Despite the slightly slower service, the quality made it worthwhile. I’d happily return for another event or even a relaxing meal — it’s the kind of place that leaves a lasting impression 🌟.

10/11/2025: In this wonderful restaurant in a five star hotel, the front of the house and the back of the house, obviously understand that you are only as good as the service provided each day. No resting on their laurels here. Entrées were wonderful, and the service was sublime. The chef even was gracious enough to share the recipe for the ginger pear spice cake. The dinner experience was the equal or better than any restaurant in Ireland.

29/11/2025: Jim's Cafe, wow, so clean and tidy with welcoming staff. The food was delicious 😋 and I really enjoyed. I wasn't expecting this and I was so surprised by this gem of a cafe. I actually told the staff that It was such a nice place and that they were so quick and efficient. I even got a coffee ☕️ to go and yea, can't wait to go back again. Well done 👏

15/07/2025: Stopped today for a takeout. Very nice friendly staff. Place was spotlessly clean, even the toilet was gleaming. Food was spot on and didn't cost an arm and a leg for what we got. Would definitely stop there again.

17/12/2025: Good feed, generous portions and friendly staff. Well recommended

29/10/2025: Food recommend the chips and quite filling 🍟👍

12/12/2025: Great service and consistently good pizza. Staff are friendly and orders are always ready on time. Reliable spot in Letterkenny.

03/12/2025: fantastic customer service and hot food, highly recommend

09/10/2025: Craic was 90, ambiance was 90. The heart and soul of the Ramelton community can be felt under that thatched roof. A roaring fireplace, some incomprehensible accents (we’re American), and lovely photos of a coconut headed man and his trusted donkey will make you feel right at home.

10/08/2025: Good beer and a good atmosphere

28/11/2025: Atmosphere excellent. Bar staff different story. When they try to belittle you to their friends and you overhear them when confronted just walked away. Years of going to this bar and treated with respect to this. Disappointing

04/11/2025: Cracking wee bar, a campervan places behind, give a donation. Beautiful town with the nicest people.

08/02/2026: Always has great food first class but honestly the staff need to be trained as empty tables sitting dirty shouldn't happen and staff need to make sure customers are ok and shouldn't have to chase up your drinks order 10 minutes later

05/02/2026: A great family run hotel in the heart of Buncrana.

04/01/2026: Have just spent the best New Year in the Central. Congratulations to Breda and her team we really enjoyed our stay, good food, welcoming staff, great atmosphere and lovely room. We will be returning very soon. William and Marietta

17/12/2025: Nice hotel. I couldn't fault the rooms. I didnt eat or drink here so I can't comment about either. Reasonably priced.

22/12/2025: Excellent spot. Great service. Great food. Charming place

21/12/2025: The roast beef was delicious, it was great. ❤️

15/08/2025: Wow, our expectations were more than exceeded. We received a very warm welcome and immediately felt at home. Choosing what to eat was quite difficult because there were so many delicious dishes to choose from. We opted for the Classic Burger and the Hot Rub Chicken Escalope, along with chips and garlic potatoes. The portions were really large, so we ended up sharing a sticky toffee pudding. Our conclusion: great food at fair prices, and the staff were cheerful and very accommodating. Thank you for a great evening.

02/08/2025: This review is for the restaurant, as Google only shows the inn as a hotel. The food is great, especially the steak, which was perfect—the best ribs I've ever had, and as a starter, so cheap! I should have ordered it three times. Absolutely worth it.

25/11/2025: ITS SO GOOD HERE !! 👍 staff SUPER nice and kind 5 stars

22/11/2025: the delivery was late 30min and the food smelled and tasted like old dirty cooking oil… inedible

21/01/2026: 2 poached eggs on toast and cup of tea €15.15. And that's one person. The most expensive place in Europe

02/01/2026: Overpriced food. It is mediocre at best, but the prices are extortionate. Avoid going at all costs. The restaurant advertises itself as upscale fine dining but the food is seriously mediocre and way overpriced.