The best restaurants in Donegal

01/01/2026: We enjoyed a delicious dinner. The ambiance, service, and food were all excellent. I highly recommend it! Thank you for a wonderful evening.

19/11/2025: Up for business and got the fish & chips. Fish portion was big and tasty but everything but for €22 it would need to be. Frozen chips and tiny portion of peas. €9 for a glass of wine. Donegal town just feels like a price gouge for tourists.

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.

21/01/2026: What a great wee Restaurant- food amazing and service top notch. Very attentive staff. Definitely will be back.

03/01/2026: Omg the best lunch I’ve had in Donegal. What a treat! 💕

21/01/2026: What a great wee Restaurant- food amazing and service top notch. Very attentive staff. Definitely will be back.

03/01/2026: Omg the best lunch I’ve had in Donegal. What a treat! 💕

26/10/2025: We had an absolutely fantastic lunch at Simple Simon in Donegal Town! I ordered the vegetarian rosti, and it was outstanding — perfectly crunchy on the outside with layers of creamy avocado, topped with fresh arugula and tangy pickled red cabbage. The sides of roasted beets, feta cubes, and pumpkin seeds added the perfect balance of flavor and texture. My husband went for the BLT, which was packed with flavor — beautifully toasted bread filled with crisp bacon, a perfectly cooked egg, and fresh salad greens. Everything tasted so fresh and thoughtfully prepared. They also have a great selection of coffees, which made the meal even better. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and beautifully presented dishes — can’t recommend this spot highly enough!

25/09/2025: Lovely friendly service, great coffee and delicious food. We both had the Rosti Stack €16. Good choice 😋

15/01/2026: **one for the dog lovers** - lovely staff - friendly locals -coal fire -great Guinness -very dog friendly (friendly proper and not just tolerant!) -live music Will be back again. Aka tomorrow night xo

17/12/2025: Nice quiet country pub , in a town. Excellent Guinness. A nice solid fuel stove and good friendly staff

23/10/2025: The place is very well located. We really liked the overall decor internally. It was bright and sunny while we were there, so we really liked hanging out. We ordered burger, wrap, and a salad. The salad was really delicious and very very healthy. I want to highly recommend it to anyone visiting here (especially if you are vegetarian). The wrap was also good !! The burger was okayish - it was too sweet because of the relish. Maybe it’s a personal preference thing !! The staff were nice and friendly, however, another small feedback is regarding providing drinking water to the guests :) Not deducting any star for these small things 😅 Because we enjoyed being there. Thanks You - will visit again 🙌🙏

14/10/2025: Great little coffee shop. We came in just before closing and they still took our order. The hot chocolates were delicious and not too sweet. The lemon cake was very tasty as well. We spoke to 3 different staff and they were all very friendly.

16/12/2025: The avocado toast was a little bland, but this breakfast was filling and healthy

12/12/2025: Brilliant breakfast, amazing Staff and the Christmas decorations are just phenomenal! It's a real treat to go here !

26/02/2026: The Gateway Lodge is a fantastic place to stay in Donegal it's a 5min walk to the town centre it has lovely views great staff they are so helpful I can't praise them enough, overall a great location and great value for money

20/12/2025: Fantastic omelette here for breakfast ,and the coffee is always beautiful. Fantastic service, the staff are so friendly and the place is decorated beautifully for Christmas.

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.

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

18/02/2026: Visit a nice little bar my Dad frequented.

14/01/2026: Absolutely miserable environment. Stated as dog friendly but two grumpy locals at the bar asked the barman to request we leave as we had 3 small dogs present. Barman also looks like my toe.

02/08/2025: Best papa and supermacs lovely outstanding staff go the extra mile