The best restaurantsof irish in Donegal

20/05/2026: Ireland's most northerly Pub and well worth the trip up. Great staff, delicious well priced food with plenty of choice and a warm friendly welcome. Don't pass it by after you have visited Malin Head.

10/05/2026: We had a very nice time, a lovely pint of Guiness, and delicious food in the most northern pub of Ireland

08/05/2026: The restaurant is conveniently located beside a parking area, making it extremely accessible and eliminating the difficulty of finding street parking. It is less than a three-minute walk from the parking lot, which added to the overall convenience of the experience. Most importantly, this was genuinely one of the finest dining experiences I have had in my life. My mother and I visited while on vacation to celebrate her birthday after the restaurant was highly recommended by our Airbnb hosts, and it exceeded every expectation. I ordered the duck, while my mother chose the chicken, and both dishes were exceptional. In nearly 40 years of travel and dining experiences, I can confidently say the quality of both the food and service ranks among the very best I have encountered. Although I was unaware that reservations were required, the staff graciously accommodated us despite my oversight. Their professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness made the evening especially memorable. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor, with food that was both refined and comforting. The desserts were perfectly balanced and not overly sweet, and the wine selection was outstanding. From the cuisine to the hospitality, every aspect of the experience was exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area. Thank you to the entire staff for providing such a memorable evening — it was truly appreciated.

30/03/2026: Made reservation online to have dinner here. They require a card and will charge a fee for cancellations. Service in the restaurant was excellent. They brought us to our table immediately, offered to store our coats, served water immediately. After we ordered food, we were served some canapés which were delicious. We ordered crispy fishcakes to share, duck breast and the slow cooked beef cheek bourguigion. Everything was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. 💯

12/05/2026: As someone who works in hospitality in Toronto I was genuinely so grateful for the service myself and my Dad received last night at Nancys. I just had flown into Donegal after a long connection in Dublin from Toronto and I was dying for some food and both the chefs and servers were gracious to take our order even though we embarrassingly showed just before the kitchen closed. Both the people working front of house were super hospitable, the food was great and the atmosphere of the room was full of character.

11/05/2026: We loved this place so much we came back for round two the next night. The specials were incredible, mackerel spread was outstanding, the chowder was best we have had in Ireland. The Guinness was great and went even better with how friendly and helpful the staff was. We can’t recommend this place enough and are sorry we didn’t stay another night in town so we could eat here for a third night. That’s how good this place is!!! Also it’s a good deal too!! And family owned and operated!!! Oh and the oysters!!! Outstanding all around!!

14/05/2026: Excellent spot for food & drinks

07/05/2026: Had a lovely meal here with friends. Staff were lovely. Service second to none. A lovely quaint atmosphere. Will be going back soon

08/05/2026: Truly excellent, always busy with a good reason.everyone leaves happy

08/05/2026: If you're passing through Ballyliffin, don't miss this restaurant. Recommended by locals for its chowder, it fully deserves its reputation. It's NOT a tourist trap, quite the opposite. Generous portions, efficient and friendly service. The chowder is truly delicious and flavorful, and the desserts are exquisite 😉. Local beer on tap. Outdoor terrace, a rarity in Ireland and worth mentioning. Reasonable prices.

11/04/2026: One of our all-time favourite places to eat! Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, reasonable prices, and always a warm welcome.

08/04/2026: A small place with great atmosphere and great variety of food

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.

17/02/2026: Went in for lunch, it stood out as very high quality and good value, will definetly be back

03/11/2025: Always a super meal and pint here - crab toes are a must!

28/04/2026: 5 stars in every way! Super friendly staff and a diverse Irish menu. We tried everything from appetizers to dessert and can recommend it all. The next day we wanted to eat there again, but the kitchen isn't open every day. We were immediately advised to try the nearby pub. Excellent service!

20/04/2026: We didn't have food, we were just watching the football

30/04/2026: Fabulous food and the staff were lovely. Had had lunch. The dinner menu starts at 4.30pm

28/04/2026: Delicious food! Typical pub decor with lots of little details.

08/05/2026: Fantastic food, friendly and very helpful staff!

02/05/2026: The pride of Killybegs,excellent food, excellent service and all at a reasonable price. If you're staying in Donegal and looking for good food and don't mind a short journey you won't go wrong with a trip to Andersons boathouse in Killybegs.

18/04/2026: Everything was perfect, excellent service. The meals were top-notch and the setting is fantastic!

05/04/2026: Such a lovely place for a bite to eat. Food is delicious snd the staff is class.

26/04/2026: Beautiful food and great service

26/04/2026: What a treat to find this little gem in Ramelton. The place was buzzing with people. Beautiful food and wine and wonderful service. Our first time in this area and hopefully not the last.

22/04/2026: Very nice. Perfectly cooked salmon special, excellent seafood chowder, even an excellent green salad.

10/04/2026: Lovely food with wide selection. Unfortunately service wasnt good on this occasion surprisingly as it wasnt busy (thursday evening) took 30 mins to receive our drinks order which spoiled it for us

08/02/2026: Beautiful food with some menu options that you don’t see anywhere else!

24/12/2025: greatest bar in all of donegal - really nice people, food is incredible, solid guinness, and the people are very very nice!!! highly recommend