The best restaurantsof irish in Donegal

13/04/2025: Great welcome, interesting and eclectic take on the best of Irish cuisine - with an occasional twist. We visited this restaurant after a good walk on Pollan beach and had a most enjoyable brunch. This restaurant should be visited and I understand that some reviewers were disappointed if it was overwhelmed by its popularity. Go early!

29/03/2025: Stopped here for breakfast whilst doing the Innishowen peninsula loop. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Super homely, welcoming & had a little stove lit. The breakfast was lovely, best fry I've had in a while. Everything was warm & to top it off the tea was nice. Would totally recommend stopping for breakfast if you are passing by.

11/04/2025: Hard to beat . Everything was just right

19/03/2025: Great food and drink. Staff very helpful and give you a warm welcome. Thoroughly recommended

03/04/2025: Absolutely brilliant was made to feel extremely welcome and food was brilliant

15/02/2025: Called in to Farren's on the recommendation of a local lady we met walking at Malin Head. Did not disappoint - the food was amazing (can seriously recommend the "best of both" or the seafood chowder!). A seriously good pint of Guinness was delivered in no time, and the largest coffee and hot chocolate order they'd ever had set us all on the road again. Staff were really nice, the bar was cosy and we could have sat in beside that log burner all day. A really great find and will definitely be back!

02/04/2025: Excellent time in this restaurant. Personally welcoming and attentive. For the meals, everything was perfect or almost (the 5-star hotels in the area are far from having this level and should come and take cooking lessons here.) It's refined, and the flavors and textures intertwine with balance. This place deserves a Michelin star. And the prices are quite affordable, especially with this quality. I recommend.

07/03/2025: We ate here for the first time in October 2024. Absolutely blown away by the quality of the food and the impeccable service. Excellent value for money and the standard of food is the best experienced in a very long time. This is a must visit if in County Donegal. The beef cheeks and monkfish mains were superb.

05/04/2025: Omg - what a fab place. Amazing meal. The chef toured the tables speaking to all the customers and the quality of the food and service is decide to none. Highly recommend!

02/04/2025: Having been recommended The Boathouse by many local people, we saved this for our special night out during our holiday. Unfortunately it did not live up to expectations and although part of our bill was refunded, our night was ruined. Our crispy salt and chili squid arrived soggy and lukewarm. It was replaced and the new dish was hot, crispy and delicious. We then both splashed out and ordered the fish/seafood platter at 40€ a head. This was supposed to comprise of seven different fishes and seafood including monkfish. Now I’ve eaten a lot of monkfish in my time and could not identify this amongst any of the fish on that plate. Also, there appeared to be a fish missing and when I confronted the chef, he told us the boats didn’t come in till Friday so they were short of fish until then??? My husband ordered fries instead of the side dish of vegetables but these didn’t arrive until after we’d finished our meal. There were three different types of potato served on this dish and although I appreciate this is Ireland, it was supposed to be a fish dish, not a potato one. All in all not the evening we’d planned and we were back home by 19.45!

31/03/2025: Lovely little restaurant overlooking Donegal Bay. Food was very good and prices were reasonable. Small concise menu covered each food group. The dessert menu was very extensive and the deserts were delicious. Warm friendly service and attentive waitress. A very pleasant experience.

29/03/2025: Ate here tonight, absolutely brilliant. Was very well looked after by Jo and the team and the food was first class. Had the bruschetta to start followed by the crab linguine. Seriously people, if you do not eat here, it is your loss. SERIOUSLY!

09/04/2025: Caifé Kitty is an absolute gem of a spot. Really good menu with loads of options for every appetite, it was very difficult to narrow down the choices. The food was absolutely top class, I’ll be dreaming of the Fish & Chips until I get back again ❤️ Maith thú.

04/01/2025: Excellent family run Cafe. Friendly, fast and efficient and value for money. I visit frequently and have no hesitation in recommending a visit here, if only for a coffee.

17/04/2025: First customers in on a Thursday morning. No idea what to expect, and the owner welcomed us warmly. We ordered the Charlie's breakfast that had great sausage, ham and "white pudding" along with beans and an egg. Unusual breakfast for an American but delicious. Good coffee, too. The lady chef came out to ask us how everything tasted and we both expressed our pleasure. Family friendly atmosphere. All the customers and staff knew each other. Special place.

08/04/2025: Came across this cafe by accident, a great surprise, food was brilliant and at a very good price,outstanding

19/04/2025: We stopped in for lunch and to get warm after exploring out in the chilly rain. What an amazing find. There happened to be a table right next to the fireplace where we could sit and warm up. 8th generation young man who runs the restaurant with his siblings, took great care of us and the food was fabulous, including soups, and gluten-free fish and chips

08/01/2025: Great place for pints and oysters

06/04/2025: Really delicious food nearby a stunning place

04/04/2025: Best battered fish 🐠 . Love it.

24/03/2025: En: Very cozy restaurant with great staff, all the dishes were great, top notch service. I recommend everyone to visit this wonderful restaurant at least once. And downstairs there is a very ethnic pub with live music and dancing. Ru: Very cozy restaurant with great staff, all the dishes were great, top notch service. I recommend everyone to visit this wonderful restaurant at least once. And downstairs there is a very ethnic pub with live music and dancing.

01/03/2025: On Vacation From California With My Son .. Front of House Jim aka Seamus & Shelley both East Bay Area CA Folks Warm Welcome, Cosy Room, Seamus Guided us through The Menu explained in detail...Shelley brought us our Drinks Incredibly Team Seamus and Shelley Room had many clients yet we were made to feel special Chef Owners on the Pans husband and wife Team On Fire Great Food ...Beautiful Cooked We loved it The Deserts were a let down Best Restaurant in Donegal Seamus & Shelley Great Job Guys We have Spread the Word The Bridge Bar Remelton For Incredibly Food & Service Will be Back Tom and Terry

31/03/2025: Exceptionally delicious food!! Highly recommended

16/03/2025: During our recent trip to Inishowen, my family and I had the pleasure of dining at Simpson’s Bar and Restaurant, a well-known and highly recommended spot in the area. With a history dating back to 1911 and a charming collection of antique showpieces, the restaurant offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Despite being a busy place, the service was impressively quick and efficient. The food lived up to its great reputation. We started with Taco Chicken Tenders, which were incredibly crispy and fresh. For the mains, I had the Crispy Italian Chicken, which was packed with flavor—the roasted pepper and tomato sauce added a delicious kick to every bite. The portion sizes were generous, making the meal even more satisfying. The kids’ menu was also impressive, both in portion size and taste. I was pleasantly surprised by the chicken curry with rice, which had the perfect blend of spices—so good that I couldn’t resist trying it myself! To top it all off, we indulged in the cheesecake for dessert, which was absolutely delightful and made our experience even better. Overall, Simpson’s Bar and Restaurant exceeded our expectations and truly lived up to the praise we had heard from the locals. We left with full stomachs and happy hearts, knowing we had made a great choice. If you’re ever in the area, this place is definitely worth a visit!

09/03/2025: Was visiting Buncrana with family and went here for dinner. Would definitely recommend - they had great options for dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten free) and the food was so tasty. Service was also great and very attentive. Would definitely recommend the ratatouille! Also very reasonably priced for the size of the portions.

12/02/2025: 8 of us ate here on Monday evening. Food was lovely. Staff attentive but so very very cold. Had to eat with coats on Maybe because it was a Monday night and not very busy but only seemed to be a small heater above door coming in and we were seated away from it Had an early bird menu on and food was reasonably priced Just a pity about the cold and I won’t book a Monday night again

15/04/2025: Lovely staff and excellent food

13/04/2025: A bit out of the way, but if you love music of Clannad and Enya as i do, this family pub is loaded with photos & memorabilia, great assortment of beers & whiskeys, and most wonderful family hospitality. A must stop!!

26/03/2025: I want to get to know that area for its gastronomy, culture and people

23/11/2024: The reason it got 4 stars is the premise was cold on arrival at 6pm ( it doesn’t open at 17:30 as stated on trip adviser ) I had the Chicken supreme and better half had the fish and chips. Have to say very tasty. We were served by Anastasia who was very polite, moving us to a warmer position etc. I recommend Nivana, but leave to a bit later if weather is cold