The best restaurants in Donegal

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.

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 😋

19/04/2026: For anyone looking for authentic Irish entertainment, this is the perfect place.

11/04/2026: Not sure they serve food, but the Guinness was excellent and the live Irish music top notch. Great atmosphere of locals and tourists all enjoying the vibe together.

06/04/2026: Not sure if I was scammed or it was a genuine mistake.i ordered a lasagne and my wife ordered a scone+two coffees.cost £45.jue to the rush we were in I never noticed until I got home.we were charged for an extra lasagne which came to an extra £16.dont think I'll be back.i hope they enjoy every penny of it.

05/04/2026: Everything 5 stars. Fantastic friendly staff, great food and it’s warm and comfortable inside. Surprisingly reasonable prices too.

06/04/2026: Not sure if I was scammed or it was a genuine mistake.i ordered a lasagne and my wife ordered a scone+two coffees.cost £45.jue to the rush we were in I never noticed until I got home.we were charged for an extra lasagne which came to an extra £16.dont think I'll be back.i hope they enjoy every penny of it.

05/04/2026: Everything 5 stars. Fantastic friendly staff, great food and it’s warm and comfortable inside. Surprisingly reasonable prices too.

16/04/2026: The locals all suggested breakfast at the Blas so we went. It was 4 star in my mind. A little more expensive than others, nice surroundings, good service but nothing telling me ‘special’. Must say the coffee was good. Plenty of parking is a plus.

27/01/2026: Nice little restaurant, simple menu but what they cook is delicious. Staff were on top of everything, food came out quickly. I had a BBQ bacon burger and it's was just fantastic. Can get quite busy and not to much space inside but worth the que if there is one!

30/04/2026: Restaurant/bar only open until 5 pm, clearly too expensive for the location and service.

03/04/2026: We will be back fabulous location 😀

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.

02/02/2026: Papa Johns has NEVER disappointed me. It is my favourite brand of pizza. I am willing to drive an hour currently, just to treat myself to Papa Johns. I love it! I told my partner that my ideal wedding would feature Papa Johns as the main menu, lol

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.

31/03/2026: Excellent price-performance ratio

30/03/2026: Great food, friendly staff, good local beer and a cosy atmosphere.

25/11/2025: Ate dinner here while we were staying at the hotel and we had a fab meal. All of the food was tasty and we would recommend the Prawn and Salmon Starter, Sausages and Mash and Seafood Linguini. Also it was great to try a few cocktails from the menu which was quite extensive and reasonably priced drinks. It was a family member's birthday the night we ate here and the team all got involved in bringing out the cake and singing happy birthday which was a lovely touch and really appreciated.

30/10/2025: We heard good things about this café, so we decided to try it. Unfortunately, the pastries didn’t seem fresh, the almond croissant was raw inside. The coffee was mediocre. The bread was left out in the open, and I saw people leaning over it with their clothing touching it. There was also a dirty cloth on one table that looked like it had once been white but was now brown. I won’t be returning.

01/10/2025: This is a hidden treasure! We enjoyed the Ham and cheese baguette, along with a pear pastry. Both delicious