The best restaurants in Donegal

12/09/2025: There was a place across the street at the time that had way better food, service, atmosphere & decor. Dom's Pier 1! Hopefully it reopens! This place was decent, I found it less in comparison but still a good meal. Its flashy on the outside so I guess that attracts people. The meal at Doms had way better value for the money though & the man serving us seemed to actually care, which is rather hard to find in Irish restaurants!

11/09/2025: Amazing, value for money. Outstanding food. The host, Shaun & his staff are a credit to the hospitality industry. Customer service is second to none.

13/09/2025: Very busy, but the service is fantastic and more friendly. The coffee and food (we had lunch) were delicious, I recommend it!

11/09/2025: They have vegetarian options. They look for you to get a place. This way you definitively get a place, but it’s a little bit loud

17/09/2025: very tasty food and big portions. i ate the haddock, it was tender, the batter was crispy. under the piece on top, there was a smaller one under it. i changed the chips to black garlic and parmesan fries

16/09/2025: I was suffering with a bit of a cold when I visited Quayside and Jo was the most perfect host. Hot toddies were followed by the most wholesome, tasty food i've had in a long while and I left the restaurant feeling much better than i entered. Thanks a million, Jo, you'll be my first stop when back in Donegal x

21/08/2025: It's been almost two years (if not exactly two years!) since we visited Old Stone and my fiancée and I still talk about the waffles and bacon regularly. I hope we will be back in Ireland some time soon...

08/08/2025: Very impressed with this cute place good choice of a bite to eat/ drink. Staff very helpful. Eye catching place from outside . Nice and clean . Toilets spotless. Which is good to see . I would be amazed if health inspector had any issues . Perfect place. Well done .👍

02/09/2025: I found this little place by chance while stopping in Donegal—a truly wonderful discovery! The portions are generous compared to average, and you can tell they really put their heart into it. I had the vegetable soup of the day, which was delicious. I had lunch outside in the internal courtyard, which was very quiet and convivial 🌼

01/09/2025: Lovely toasties and scones, good coffee with almond milk, nice upstairs area with a view of the square and sunlight. The strawberry jam wasn’t very tasty a bit commercial.

20/09/2025: AMAZING breakfast. adorable quaint decor. mind the parking meters in the town. not most techy

16/09/2025: The avocado toast and salad were both delicious. The place has a nice vibe with an amazing atmosphere.

22/03/2025: Stopped in for some coffee and tea here and the owners were so lovely! They gave us great recommendations for our trip and the drinks were delicious 😋 Thanks again for your kindness!! 😊☺️

08/11/2024: Great coffee. Fantastic, friendly shopkeeper.

05/09/2025: The minute we walked in the atmosphere was electric traditional music in the front bar followed up with a great singer with a wide range of songs to suit everyone's taste on a wednesday night too bar staff second to none

19/08/2025: Probably the coolest Irish pub I've ever been to and I've been to a lot. Doesn't get much better than this.

09/09/2025: Amazing local pub in Donegal, Ireland. Friendly atmosphere and a mix of locals and some tourist. Mostly, locals.

03/09/2025: Best pint of Guinness in Donegal town, in fact up there with one of the best I've tried anywhere. Old style Irish pub, great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

12/09/2025: Blas is an absolute gem in Donegal Town 🌿 — a place where warm hospitality meets exceptional food. The setting is cosy yet stylish, with a lovely balance of modern touches and rustic charm that makes you want to linger. The staff are genuinely welcoming and attentive. You can tell they care about both the food and the people they serve. On my visit, I had the breaded chicken fillet burger 🍔 — perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy and tender chicken fillet , served in a fresh bun with vibrant, well-seasoned chips and side salad. For dessert, I went for the marbled red velvet brownie 🍫🍰, which was rich, indulgent, and beautifully presented — the kind of sweet treat you remember long after the last bite. The relaxed atmosphere make Blas a must-visit. Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or just coffee and cake ☕, you’ll leave feeling well-fed and well-looked-after. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike 🌟. I would recommend to pre book the slot for lunch or breakfast even on the weekdays as they are absolutely favorites for the locals. It also has ample of parking and is wheelchair accessible as well

23/08/2025: I visited Blas 1st on Friday 15th August, greeted with big smile asked straight away tea/ coffee, Checked on me during the meal the meal was fabulous left a tip I loved it 😀 Saturday 16th different story no smiles no asked do I want tea or coffee ,when I asked if I could add Avocado to my order a face was made ... The bacon on my plate was like cardboard but no one came to my table to check was everything ok so I couldn't voice my disappointment, I did tell the girl who cleared my table who did apologise as the young man at the till but no totally different story to the previous day . I work in the industry myself so I know what it's like but different staff all around Saturday.... Also the Amount of people that was turned away that morning was ridiculous I know you have to cater for Hotel Guests first ...but as I always say to my Staff you have to remember its a long Quite Winter ... Day 1 loved the place Day 2 never again

30/09/2025: Great hotel! Rooms were clean and seemed to have been updated recently. The breakfast was amazing and really well presented (see photos). Location was an easy 5 minute walk to restaurants and bars / center of town. Would stay here again.

22/09/2025: Staff at the Gateway was wonderful and friendly, and breakfast was excellent. Our room was good, with a nice comfy bed, but it was warm. We had to open the window, and in doing so were woken up by the lads coming home around 2am. We also heard a couple getting freaky in the next room, so not the quietest sleep. Overall, a very decent stay!

02/08/2025: Amazing treats! Loved every single one of them! Can’t recommend highly enough! Outstanding service from staff

02/07/2025: We had breakfast here. In addition to the super delicious and fresh baked goods, they also offered bagels and pancakes. The Americano and hot chocolate were great, but the pastries were truly delicious and fresh! It's a shame we're moving on today.

09/08/2025: Firstly service was brilliant 👏 most friendliest staff I ever encountered at a restaurant. Food was delicious and not over priced. Would highly recommend

25/07/2025: the burger i got was enormous, price was ok, and service was friendly and efficient

27/07/2025: Great choice of menu. Was too full for dessert unfortunately. Will be back. Might need to book a table on a Sunday

07/07/2025: Tasty lunch, staff very attentive, will definitely return.

19/09/2025: I had such a great experience ! The burger was fresh and delicious, full of flavour, and the shawarma was juicy and so yummy. My son is usually very picky with food, but even he loved it .and that says a lot! The whole family enjoyed the meal. Definitely a place we’ll be coming back to. Highly recommend! The best think I like as mom ,the kitchen and the shop is very clean, normally I do t eat outside but I really love to eat or order from here 😁

15/07/2025: Hello. We’d like to share our disappointing experience at your café. We approached a staff member (not sure if they were a cashier or a waiter) to ask about the price of the tiramisu. Unfortunately, they didn’t know and just ran off saying “one moment” — we ended up waiting for about three minutes while they were gone. Eventually, they came back and told us it was €3 for a portion of tiramisu served in a plastic container, around 200 grams. Sadly, the dessert was very disappointing: it was hard in texture, had an overpowering smell of alcohol, and the taste was unpleasant — we couldn’t finish it and had to throw it away. Moreover, no one told us if we were allowed to sit anywhere, so we ended up eating on a worn-out bench in the shopping centre. We also had to ask for spoons separately. Overall, there was no proper service and the quality of the food was extremely poor.