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Local Restaurants in Donegal

Creevy Pier Hotel, Creevy   Tel: 071 98 58355

The award winning Pier Restaurant is renowned for its excellent cuisine and this reputation for fine food  is an integral part of the Creevy Pier Hotels Philosophy.  The Pier Restaurant prides itself on using only the freshest local produce, with a carefully tailored menu with fresh catch from our own doorstep and local organic ingredients all of which are carefully prepared to the highest standard by our Chef leaving you pleasantly surprised.

Smugglers Creek,  Rossnowlagh   Tel:  071 9852366

Smugglers Creek's dining areas featuring panoramic view of Rossnowlagh Beach and Donegal Bay has a wonderful warm and cosy feel, with lovely rustic brick walls and old timber beams, makes it a wonderful place to snack, lunch or have dinner. Choose from an exciting selection from our A La Carte menu or regularly updated daily special board menu.  All food is freshly prepared and local produce is always used where available.

Gas Light Restaurant, Rossnowlagh  Tel: 071 9851141

A warm welcome awaits you at the Gaslight Restaurant in lovely Rossnowlagh.
Enjoy panoramic views of Donegal Bay as you explore our menus and sample our fine wines and full bar. 

Sand House Hotel
,  Rossnowlagh   Tel:  071 9851777

Enjoy excellent award-winning cuisine  in the Sandhouse Hotel's elegant Seashell & Glassroom Restaurants  enhanced by carefully chosen and imaginative wine list. Menus are designed by our resident chef, John Robert McGarrigle who has been part of the team for the past ten years. John and his team use the wonderful natural fresh produce which is a feature of this unpolluted coast and hinterland. House specialities include Donegal Bay Salmon, Sea Trout, Scallops, Crab and Lobster, as well as Prime Beef, Lamb, Veal and Game in season.  The new Glassroom Restaurant has stunning views of Rossnowlagh Beach and Donegal Bay.

Cafe Beag, The Mall, Ballyshannon Tel: 071 98 58832


Cafe Beag offers freshly ground coffee, gourmet sandwiches, homemade desserts, scones and muffins in their coffee shop.

Also specialise in pre-ordered personalised Birthday Cakes and take-home desserts.


Dorrians Imperial Hotel
,  Ballyshannon   Tel:  071 9851010  

Courteous and efficient staff provide excellent Irish cuisine, using wonderful natural fresh produce enhanced by a carefuly chosen and imaginative wine list.

Golden Dragon, (Beside Sean Og's and above Market Bar), Market Street, Ballyshannnon  Tel: 071 98 58952

Chinese Takeaway & Restaurant.

Nirvana Restaurant, Wine Bar & Café - The Mall, Ballyshannon   Tel:  071 982 2369

Off the beaten track on the Mall, this stylish restaurant offers reception area, with soft seating and a smart designer bar where guests can relax both before and after dinner. A variety of quality food served in very pleasant surroundings includes comprehensive à la carte menu, and a tempting pizza menu. Children welcome.  Toilets wheelchair accessible.

Shannon's Corner, Bishop Street (top of the town), Ballyshannon   Tel:   071 9851180

Shannon's Corner restaurant situated at the top of the hill in Ballyshannon. We specialise in home cooked food, all day breakfast, lunches, homemade desserts baking.  Treat yourself to this non-smoking experience.  Wine license.