I very rarely write reviews, but I feel compelled to share this experience because it left me…read morefeeling genuinely upset and humiliated. My daughter and I travelled a long distance after seeing your advertisements stating that small pets are welcome in the bar area. We brought our small pedigree miniature Bichon, who I was carrying in my arms when we arrived. There was an unreserved table for two available inside, but we were told we had to sit outside. When I politely asked why we couldn't sit at the empty table, the manager snapped at us in front of other customers and said, "If you want to sit there, you need to order now," while handing us the menu. There were a number of people behind us waiting and others in the bar listening, which made the whole situation very embarrassing. As I started to read the menu, the manager then changed her mind and told us we could only order soup or chowder. We were no longer allowed to order anything else. I simply couldn't understand why we were being treated differently when there was an available table and your venue advertises that small pets are welcome in the bar. What upset me most wasn't just that we couldn't have a meal--it was the way we were made to feel. We had travelled a considerable distance in good faith, expecting a warm welcome, only to leave feeling embarrassed, singled out and unwelcome. As a dog owner, I find it deeply disappointing that genuinely pet-friendly hospitality is still so difficult to find in Ireland. Our dogs are part of our families. We don't expect special treatment--just honesty in advertising and to be treated with the same courtesy and respect as any other customer. We left without eating, feeling hurt and ashamed. I hope this review encourages a more compassionate approach towards customers who travel with well-behaved pets.

This is by far one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. Which is a shame because it…read moresits above Rossnowlagh Beach and has a gorgeous view. We had a 5:00 reservation because that was all they had, and we were directed to a dark corner in the bar by the rude hostess (we later learned she owns the place) even though there were three empty tables--two of them still dirty--right by the window. She reluctantly agreed to seat us at one--one of the dirty ones--with this warning: "You will leave at 6. You need to understand that." (PS 6 came and went and no one asked to leave) We never had the same server; various very young servers would drop off things--like the bottle of wine we ordered, already opened, no tasting. They never asked how our dinners were, which was too bad because I was given a butter knife to cut my overdone steak. A steak knife might have actually allowed me to cut through it and eat the thing. They wouldn't take it off the bill because apparently the chef could cut it--do you think he used a butter knife? On our way out we passed a tween happily cutting away on her steak with an actual knife. It's the only restaurant in town and I still wouldn't go back.

We had a super time! Great vibe, attentive staff, everyone was so friendly and we had a marvelous…read moremeal of 3 starters and 3 mains! Limited strict vegetarian options, but I got enough to eat. Full bar. Lively crowd here during Burtonport Festival week. Definitely stop by!

Great place. We were a little suspicious with the big lobster statue out front, but were very happy…read morewith the food. You can find it your typical Irish seafood with battered fish and chips, shellfish and of course, lobster. They also had a range of spud and beef type dishes. Nothing fancy or especially unique, but friendly service and fresh fish! The cold seafood platter is a great opportunity to try all of Ireland's sea bounty. Good for seafood lovers.

We came to La Bella Donna about 9:00 on a Friday night, they are open until 10:00, most restaurants…read moreclose at 9:00 in Donegal town. They were busy and after a brief wait we were seated. While we were waiting the bartender poured us a few drinks and he was super friendly. We order fried mozzarella, margherita pizza and sausage tagliatelle. The fried mozzarella was average at best. The tagliatelle was tasty. The pizza was initially good, but then we realized it was super salty, the crust was even super salty. Our server was a sweetheart, she was young and gave us great advice on where to go out after dinner, we are traveling with my 19 year old son. So although the food was not great, the service was top notch.

Found this amazing restaurant while on a bus tour. Despite being slammed the service was excellent,…read morefood delicious. Although busy you could still have a conversation.

It's wet and the wonderful scenery of Donegal is veiled behind low cloud and drifting rain but we…read moreare HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY! Down the road is a wonderful place called Danny Minnies.Seafood is a speciality, as you might expect in this coastal area of northwest Ireland, but there is plenty more on the menue and it's all cooked and presented to perfection.I don't think any more needs to be said except try to pick a dry period when visiting the area and pay at least one visit to Danny Minnies.The map is totally inaccurate as Quype's system doesn't recognise Annagry. 56.01.07.89 N - 8.18.41.75 W is the best I can offer.

Ambience, service and food were top notch. Cost cutting…read moreRenee for two up top near the window and our server was friendly and helpful. We got the fish cakes and Caesar salad for apps and the seafood pie and Chicken Eirann for entrees. Everything was done perfectly from the pleasantly surprising mango curry sauce with the fish cakes to the savory and delightful sauce on the chicken Eirann. Normally I avoid chicken dishes because they can be kinda boring but the server and some Yelp pictures steered me towards the chicken Eirann and I'm so glad because it was amazing. My husband really enjoyed the fish pie with a Smithwicks to wash it down.

We came here on a Sunday night about 8:30, a half hour before they closed. It was after a Donegal…read morematch, and they were crowded. They don't really have a hostess, so it was awkward putting our name in, one of the waitresses acknowledged us and we waited by the front door. We were seated after 10 minutes and we ordered drinks and food. We assumed they would be trying to close after 9 as soon as they could, but it took a good 30 minutes to get our food. 2 of us had fish and chips, the other a bacon cheeseburger. The fish was very crispy, it tasted good, although I could not detect the freshness of the fish compared to the other places in Ireland. Turns out I like mushy peas, tastes just like split pea soup. The bacon cheeseburger was excellent. The menu closely resembled the menu from Quay west about 2 doors down, so I would avoid steaks and pastas. It took a while to get my second drink, and then a good 20 minutes before we could pay our bill. So it took about 1 hour and 45 minutes to have a pretty basic meal. Seating is upstairs and downstairs with a solid nautical theme throughout.

Well established bar family owned for generations..good food and drink especially best pint of…read moreGuinness ..always on the tourist market for a taste of traditional IRISH FOOD AND GREAT COMPANY .

If we could rate 100 stars we would! We decided to stay in Ardara as part of our travel down the…read moreWest Coast. Came across this pub after reading such great reviews. The people were so incredibly welcoming! The staff were just lovely!! Nile was great!! Had a great little fire to take the chill off on a cold night. Enjoyed watching a rugby game with several of the locals. The fish and chips, the seafood chowder, the prawn sandwich and the burger were all fantastic! Ask for the ginger beer it was amazing! Great atmosphere! Definitely stop in!

Enjoyed the fresh crab and avocado sandwich on toasted sourdough. Place is clean and staff are…read morefriendly and efficient. Dining room has big glass windows overlooking the harbor. Nice place to stop for a quick lunch - or breakfast.

Great food. As is typical of my eating trips, we over-ordered and over ate. One thing that really…read morestands out here is the seafood chowder. The chowder can be a meal all by itself. Absolutely fabulous. Smoked fish bits add a nice flavor to it and it is topped off with a mussel. The other food was good but paled in the tasty glow of the chowder.

The food was Delicious the portion sizes were huge!!! Everyone enjoyed their meals…read more Big shout out to Mary for recommending the strawberry coconut cheesecake. I was so stuffed from dinner I didn't even think I wanted dessert but I'm so glad she convinced me because it was FANTASTIC! Gary was great as well and got out big party a table ;) all of the servers were very nice and had amazing customer service! Thankyou guys so much

Only getting 1 star for ambience. Just had lunch there and it was really poor standards IMO…read more Menus were brought to us, one in printed paper and the other in laminated sheets... Asked for drinks menu, was handed folded laminate as well, all alcohol, no beverage options, no mocktails/virgin cocktails available (in a hotel bar?!?!). Asked waiter for coffee and dairy substitute, ends up coming back to tell me they dont have a dairy substitute, does not even offer alternative drink, doesnt even offer a black coffee! Meal arrives, zero thought put into presentation. "Side Salad" looks like they went into Spar across the road, bought a bag of close to expiring lettuce, drizzled some balsamic vinegar on it and tossed it on the plate... no colour on the plate whatsoever. Ended up having no drink bar water, since no other option was offered. Asked for dessert menu and that came on a sheet of paper too (FML) and about 6 items listed all of which i wld expect to get in a roadside divvy diner? Asked if they had a particular specialty tea (theres me thinking: its a hotel, they at least shld have some even if its just green tea), i was told no, politely and again no alternatives were suggested. Highly, highly disappointed as i work in a hotel myself and these standards are piss poor! Staff were kinda friendly tho, but almost useless at delighting the customer. And for the price i paid for lunch there, i could just walk a few yards down the road and get better presented, more filling food and dairyfree milk and a variety of teas for a lot less!

Hyped up and so overrated! Very disappointed and would never go back. We got the cod & fish,…read moreseafood box and garlic mushrooms. Opened the box with the mushrooms to find then literally laying in a layer of grease. I used 2 napkins to soak up the grease. The mushroom themselves were a dark brown, almost burnt to a crisp, and when you bite into them your mouth was soaked in grease :((. The seafood box: calamari was the opposite of the 'dead' mushrooms and pale as a ghost. Cod super greasy batter and not eatable like the mushrooms although the cod inside was flaky and good. Haddock was the best thing in the box both in flavour and batter, which was different to the cod. Fish and chips: batter same as above, very greasy but cod inside was good. The chips were totally bland.

This was one of my favorite meals we had in Ireland. We were only in Killybegs for one night and…read morenone of other restaurants looked very good. The guy at the visitor's center told us about this place so we decided to give it a try. She is known for having the best seafood chowder in County Donegal (she won a competition). We tried to get it, but unfortunately, she was leaving for vacation the next day and had run out so we didn't get to try it. We all got the seafood box so we could try a little bit of everything. It came with calamari, scampi, haddock, cod, and chips. The calamari was the best I've had. The scampi was also delicious. The regular fish which I believe was haddock was very good. The fish sticks which I think were the cod were just ok. The chips were pretty good. You can also choose your sauce so I got the tartar and the pink sauce. I would probably do the scampi and calamari (half and half) next time. Everything is made fresh, so after you order you wait about 10 minutes for your food. It's cash only and there is an ATM across the street. There is no seating so we ate at the picnic table outside the visitor's center. We had fish and chips several times on our trip and this was definitely the best we had. If you are in the area, this is definitely a must try!

Right beside the theatre in Letterkenny, this restaurant is stunning. Fresh seafood and well hung…read moresteak from local suppliers, cooked to perfection by the Mexican Chef - you have to love Donegal. Very friendly people - we will be back, when we shoot our next film. Recommend the Scallops OMG. Hey Garvan - Travelling through hyperspace ain't like dustin' crops, boy!