Best Chowder in Donegal Town

9 restaurant menus in Ireland, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Quay West Restaurant Donegal Town
Quay West Restaurant Donegal Town
93/100 (990 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Gluten Free Options
European
Seafood
Contemporary
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Drinks
Mussels
Lamb
Profiteroles
Fish
Salmon
Fish & chips
Burger
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Beef
Haddock
Cod
Curry
Prawns
Salad
Wings
Chicken Wings
Hake
Crab
Sit down
Irish
Seafood
European
Contemporary
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Had beautiful meal in Quay West last Thursday night with good friend Eileen .. meal was fantastic all thanks to Jo and all her so friendly staff..."
May Power
"I love this restaurant we always go here for something to eat and we are never disappointed. Steak's are the best we have ever ate. I would highly..."
Rachel McGranaghan
"I can't recommend Quay West enough the food was great and there was plenty of it and the are staff friendly and..."
Paddy Byrne
"Just back from a weekend in Donegal for the dragon boat regatta ,my self and six of my team mates from The Cork Dragons eat here last night , every..."
Linda Cronin
"Thank you Jo , Bernie and all the staff for wonderful food , melt in the mouth steak and tasty cod in particular and wonderful friendly service. Keep..."
Treacy Duke
"First class food and service.would highly recommend this restaurant!thanks to the staff who gave us complimentary bubbly on are engagement last..."
Chris Ferguson
"Myself and my Dad spent Father's Day in Donegal and I found Quay West online and I'm glad we did, the food was beautiful, the staff were spot on and..."
Jennifer Betts
"We had a meal for my partner’s 50th on Easter Sunday, we were warmly welcomed by Jo and had a very nice meal. I contacted Jo about a birthday cake..."
Michael Walsh
"Omg this restaurant is just amazing the food friendly staff, clean could say enough about this place top of my list for eating..."
Alison Patrick
"Thank you to all the wonderful staff at quay west �we had a wonderful night and the food well I can't even rate it 5***** �looking forward to our..."
Sharlene Mc Grory
"Absolutely beautiful! ! The food was excellent and all staff couldn't do enough. Highly recommend Quay West � Will definitely be back very soon x..."
Theresa Gallier
"Most amazing meal for our first meal as a married couple, staff couldn't have been more accommodating food was fantastic wish this was my local, 5..."
Phillipa McCullagh
"Fantastic meal this evening for a table of 4 couldn't fault it everyone happy . Great staff good food nice bar selection to THANKS quay west ..."
Elaine Flaherty
"Myself and my husband ate here last night. It was absolutely amazing the food was to die for. The staff are really nice and very attentive we will..."
Louise McAllister
"On a recommendation from Denise at the Gateway Lodge, Gary and I ventured here for dinner not knowing what to expect. What we got.....an incredibly..."
Theresa Dunton
Harvey's Bar & Terrace
Harvey's Bar & Terrace
93/100 (1740 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Irish
Bar
Bar
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fish
Burger
Fish & chips
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Bar
Irish
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Restaurant At Harvey's Point
The Restaurant At Harvey's Point
92/100 (743 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Chowder
Beef
Crepes
Cakes
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Scallops
Oyster
Mussels
Salmon
Sit down
Irish
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Private Dining
Parking Available
Accepts American Express
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Waterfront
Accepts Credit Cards
Validated Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Fine Dining
"What a dream place to have right on our door step. Had a fabulous time in Harvey’s yesterday, from Colm and all the attentive bar staff, to the top..."
Niamh Curristin
"Just back from a Sunday Sleepover at Harvey’s Point. All I can say is Wow! What an amazing place to stay. We were celebrating my husbands 60th..."
Joanne Mcquitty
"Absolutely wonderful experience. From arriving to find we had been upgraded to a Penthouse Suite, to the delicious food in the bar and at breakfast..."
Fiona McAlinden
"At a function in Harvey’s Point last night and have to say from our arrival to our departure the customer service was exceptional. We will..."
Jennifer Corrigan
"Beautiful setting, fantastic food and the best service, would recommend Harvey's point, you won't be..."
Yvonne Neeson
"Sad to leave after an amazing stay in your penthouse suite which did not disappoint. The Donegal friendliness and charm is what sets this hotel..."
Danielle Sullivan
"Absolutely fantastic! This is the best hotel I have been to. The room was great, the staff is friendly and dinner was amazing. This is well worth..."
Steve Woods
"An incredible setting for a romantic getaway and/or a wedding. From the first second we arrived we were blown away. The classic elegant decor was..."
Eoin Conway
"We had our wedding in Harvey's point at the start of November. The service from planning our wedding to the day itself was first class, all the staff..."
Caroline Kelly
"Pleased to see Harvey's Point win best Hotel in Ireland. We stayed at one of the lakeside suites for my birthday and it was just perfect. The room..."
Joanne Montgomery
"Have stayed 3 times at the beautiful Harveys Point. Have never met such welcoming, friendly staff all willing to help at anytime. Meals have always..."
Catherine Donaghy
"We had a fabulous dinner and overnight stay at Harvey's Point Hotel for our wedding anniversary. We were upgraded to a suite on arrival which was a..."
Antoinette Mc Ginley
"Just about to check out after staying in the penthouse suite. This room is unbelievable. Hotel fabulous. Gardens, food, staff, views, service,..."
Ni Gallachoir Edel
"amazing place played at a few wedding there a must place to see and stay..."
Trevor Loughrey
"Loved my recent stay at Harvey’s point for a family wedding. Can’t speak highly enough about the service from the minute we arrived till we left...."
Jacqui Wright
"Had lunch here on Easter Sunday and dinner this evening, fabulous both times! Really enjoyed our casual dining tonight, children loved it too! It’s..."
Jacqui Purcell-Jones
Lighthouse Tavern
Lighthouse Tavern
92/100 (388 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Bar
Irish
Pub
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Fish
Fish & chips
European
Irish
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Brilliant spot to stop for pint or food beautiful scenic views from there decking outside. Great staff James, Rose, Richard and Ethna always made to..."
Susan Williams
"The friendliest pub in Donegal and the nicest food especially there breakfast can't wait for them to build the new apartments cheers..."
Plunkett O'Byrne
"My husband and I stopped in here for a quick lunch when we were touring around Ireland by motorcycle last week. The bartender and other staff members..."
Kara Shea Walters
"Beautiful food and friendly service the best in fanad go Raith maith..."
Raymond Williams
"Lovely place great staff and location ..amazing Guinness thanks..."
Sean Harrigan
"Thank you James for your hospitality at the Lighthouse Tavern this afternoon. Great cosy stop off after visit to Fanad lighthouse...."
Denise Falls
"Love that place, best ever omelette I got there last..."
Lily Davison
"Great wee spot, made to feel welcome as soon as we came in the door. James and the staff were fantastic as were the local characters in the front..."
Graham Walton
"We had delicious fish, scampi, roast chicken, chicken goujon, all with chips and salad. Fresh, nicely cooked. Friendly, speedy service. We also had..."
Kim Lawden
"I live in Australia, and visited the Lighthouse Tavern quite a few times, James and his staff, just make everyone feel so relaxed, keep it going..."
Jim Rooney
"One of the nicest venues around James and the staff are absolutely fantastic a real gem worth checking out if your in the..."
Dale Thomas
"Class place i would recommed the guinness fantistic..."
Michael Williams
"Great little watering hole on our long Wild Atlantic Way road trip around the Fanad Peninsula cuppa & a complimentary chocolate good luck guys with..."
Dawn Jeakings
"Super place..good food and friendly folk! We will be..."
Jimmy Kelly
"Very freindly staff and great bar food. See you next..."
Anne Moore
"Great spot with friendly people - Guinness excellent..."
Peter Corr
Olde Castle Bar
Olde Castle Bar
88/100 (2863 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Seafood
Irish
Bar
Pub
European
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Irish
Bar
Pub
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Salad
Crab
Cobb Salad
Oyster
Cakes
Mussels
Fish & chips
Salmon
Burger
Lamb
Fish
Chowder
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Seafood Platters
Beef
Curry
Prawns
Lobster
Sit down
Irish
Seafood
Bar
Pub
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Harbour Restaurant & Bar
The Harbour Restaurant & Bar
87/100 (968 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Irish
Steakhouse
European
Seafood
Pizza
Steakhouse
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Chowder
Cod
Burger
Curry
Fish & chips
Prawns
Beef
Salad
Ice Cream
Hake
Crab
Mussels
Lamb
Profiteroles
Fish
Salmon
Sit down
Pizza
European
Irish
Seafood
Steakhouse
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Mid-range
"I was in the harbour l say wend and it was fab. From the minute we went in we were treated fantastically. The food was really delicious and the staff..."
Catherine Patton
"Lovely meal on Valentine’s Day, extremely friendly and helpful staff - a grand..."
Ian Woollin
"Want to thank all the harbour staff for makin our wee man 4th birthday extra special, food n service was..."
Charmaine Mc Grory
"Had beautiful meal Easter Monday evening with my family Staff very..."
Siobhan O'Brien
"Had the most amazing meal here few weeks ago great service and amazing food thank you so..."
Laura Mc Murray
"Just back from another beautiful dinner in the Harbour.. Food and staff were excellent.. Love this little..."
Yvonne Callaghan
"We ate here on a busy St Patrick's day. The waiting staff were very friendly, pleasant and helpful. They are a credit to your business. The food was..."
Leah Mullen
"Thank you so much for last night...food was great and so was service.Thanks to Killian aswell for looking after us.All from Donegal town toddler..."
Aoife Redouane
"Was here a while back when living in donegal town, what can I say? I have been dreaming about this place since I left. Brilliant food, brilliant..."
Rachel Loughman
Market House Restaurant
Market House Restaurant
87/100 (856 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
International
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Irish
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Ardsallagh Goat's Cheese Crostini
Fish
Seafood Platters
Our Famous Steak on the Stone
Fruir Scone
Turkey and ham
Cod
Pasta
Ribs
Salad
Curry
Prawns
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Mussels
Fish & chips
Surf And Turf
Tuna
Cheesecakes
Salmon
Hake
Burger
Crab Doughnuts
Cakes
Chowder
Braised Irish Lamb Shank
Lamb
Cheesecake
Guinness 00
Beef
Sit down
Healthy
Irish
International
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love everything about this restaurant.The place is beautiful...not like eating in a hotel at all but a top quality restaurant.The menu is top notch..."
Rosaleen Campbell
"This is a great place to dine, food is superb and the service is excellent, highly recommend the Market House Restaurant when your in Donegal and..."
Julie Morcom
"Simply fabulous. Order the ‘surf and turf on a stone’ — deliciously tender beef and prawns served on a sizzling hot slate, and you decide how..."
Kris Butler
"Thanks a mil to Diane and staff last night for a fab meal. Totally recommend steak on the stone. Food and staff are brill. Great atmosphere..."
Joanne Kelly
"We had the most amazing meal here this evening. Out with friends for dinner, we all had the Steak on the Stone which was just fabulous. I..."
Jackie Hughes
The Blueberry Tea Room
The Blueberry Tea Room
85/100 (1738 ratings)
Dessert
Irish
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Soups
Vegan Options
Irish
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Quiche
Pasta
Apple pie
Salad
Cakes
Pesto
Fish
Chowder
Cheesecake
Burger
Cheesecakes
BLT
Beef
Club Sandwich
Sit down
Soups
Café
Irish
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"How to start? It's a small place, and from the outside it doesn't look very special. Before entering the room, you'll pass by their desserts, so that..."
Gilles Bestgen
"First class staff and excellent food. The staff really make this place special and there’s nowhere like it in Donegal town. The staff go out of..."
Eilis Mc Hugh
"Great food, friendly staff, good prices, nice soundtrack and appropriate to the occasion. Can't recommend this place..."
Alexandre Arantes
"Best food in Donegal...I never eat anywhere else, and have never been disappointed. Everything is made from scratch and is always fresh and tasty...."
Margaret Cunningham
"Lovely spot, had meat loaf en crout from the specials menu and it was fantastic, lovely staff , very friendly, well done to all..."
Martin Jethro Mcpaul
"Called in today with my mum, so glad we chose here, food delicious, atmosphere homely and friendly, staff/waitress lovely and very attentive, nothing..."
Eileen Morrison
"What a gorgeous place, super friendly, attentive staff, beautiful interior, amazing food, highly..."
Katrin Cunningham
"As a regular I recommend the Blueberry too all my friend's, great food as always and the staff are very friendly and efficient...."
Donna Burke
"Best little restaurant in Donegal town in fact in the North West ,every dish home made and from scratch Roberta is an amazing chef and Brian an..."
Connie Ewing Anderson
"The Blueberry is the best Restaurant in Donegal Town. We always eat here when in Town, the food is fantastic and the staff very obliging and..."
Diane Turner
"A friend and I were traveling through Ireland a few years ago. We had walked into a pub before discovering The Blueberry. The pub was cold, dark and..."
Kristen Anderson
"Can't tell you how good this place is. It really is a hidden gem. Recommend you go..."
Andy Ogdon
Toni's Bistro
Toni's Bistro
85/100 (370 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Cafe
European
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Toasts
Sandwiches
Burger
Cakes
Fish
"We are in Toni's most bank holidays and anytime we are in Donegal staying in the caravan. We love it. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food..."
Claire Johnston
"While visiting Ireland from the States last September, we popped into Toni's by chance and had the best seafood chowder ever! My husband and I have..."
Lynn Seeling
"Lovely place to eat in Donegal town, let it be a snack or full meal. Friendly, helpful staff... Well worth a..."
Mary Logue
"The food in Toni's bistro is always lovely. One of the nicest places to eat in donegal town. Staff are always very..."
Carol Montgomery
"Very nice people, fresh and tasty food also big portions 😊. We went in 15 minutes before close, but we wear able to order and eat in our..."
Magda Kiš
"I arranged to meet a friend in Toni's Bistro and when I walked in I got a lovely warm welcome from Finbar the owner. I prefer drinking tea to coffee..."
Dermot Donohue
"I definately recommend Toni's. Staff and food are fabulous. Great place for curry, cesar salad, soup etc. Clean and tidy place. Reasonable priced as..."
Piotr Telec
"I must complement you all on the outstanding staff you have.. They are so helpful and friendly and most importantly child friendly.. You are what..."
Terry Rowan
"Not only were the treats good, the establishment is welcoming and warm. They even have a "book club" for patrons to bring and take books...what a..."
Joel Meek
"Great wee place food is always excellent and staff friendly. Never visit Donegal without a visit..."
Denise Keeley
"Great food, Great Service and Great..."
Neil Aherne