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Travellers' Choice2023
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PRICE RANGE
US$5 - US$32
CUISINES
Steakhouse, Irish, Pizza, European, Seafood
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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All reviews steak pizza mussels seafood ham fries chicken chowder lovely meal from start to finish top class food was amazing service was excellent first class main course would highly recommend this restaurant angela
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Family of 4, we had booked a table for 6.30. On a Saturday evening. Paul and his staff were very attentive, everyone had a mains course , food was fabulous. The house red was very reasonably priced and lovely. We will be back again .

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Attended family Sunday lunch to celebrate birthday. Food was delicious. Ambience was cosy and charming. Staff were friendly and courteous. Service in general was excellent. Will certainly be going back. Thank you!!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Angelene2014 Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with others, we appricate same. we look forward to getting the opportunity of welcoming you back in the future. Warm Regards from all of the Team

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Family 60th birthday celebrations. Food was delicious, service was excellent. All credit to the owners/Management. A lovely afternoon spent in The Harbour Restaurent - recommended.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear congill, Thank you so much for your kind words, it was a pleaseure having you all dine with us and hosting the 60th birthday celebrations. Kind regards from all of the Team.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Exceptionally comfy and relaxed place. Classy and cosy. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Food excellent. Would highly recommend.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear C7433PZmichaelm, Thank you so much for your glowing 5 star review, we really appriciate same and thank you for your high recommondation.

Reviewed 30 October 2023

Absolutely fantastic service and food. Mussels for a starter to share with my husband followed by amazing fish pie for my husband and steak for me. Only negative was that my Steak was ordered rare but came medium. Kids had pizzas which they loved but...couldn’t finish. Fantastic experience overallMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear tashavodka, Thank you all for recently dining with us. We appriciate your review and feedback recieved. Hoping you will get the opportunity to return and dine with us again in the future. Kind Regards from all of the Harbour Team

Reviewed 25 September 2023

We enjoyed our meal, price was reasonable. Staff were friendly and prompt. We settled ourselves at the bar and we opted to share a few appetizers - all good!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2023

Thank you very much for dining with us and sharing this feedback with others

Reviewed 23 September 2023

We were keep waiting for a bit but so worth the wait! We were a table of seven and we trialled three new menu items Seafood Pie, Seafood Tagliatelle and Lamb Stew as well as simple Fish and chips. All our party declared it is...the best they have ever had! The staff did they best to have has seated and placed our order promptly. Thanks to RosieMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2023

Thank you so much for sharing this great feedback with others, delighted you got the chance to try our new dishes on the menu. I will pass on your thanks to Rosie . Kind Regards

Reviewed 16 September 2023

This was our best dinner on our trip. The Seafood was Outstanding. I had the Salmon and my wife had the Hake. They get their fish fresh daily from Killybegs. Great service.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2023

Dear rmc1341 Thank you so much, it was so wonderful to here that it was "best dinner on your trip" Hoping you will get the opportunity to retunr again in the future Kind Regards

Reviewed 1 September 2023

The Harbour is a cozy and quaint restaurant close to the water in Donegal town. We sat in the main room and loved the pubby, warm atmosphere. The server was super-friendly, the service was quick. I had some lip-smacking fish and chips and my husband...raved about the delicious seafood pie. (It was a special and he actually said to add it to the menu!) My kids really enjoyed the wok-fried chicken with noodles, a nice change from the usual pub fare. Great place!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2023

Dear T5450PQshelleyw, We really appriciate you taking the time to write this and share with others. Lovely to hear that each one of you enjoyed your meal. Hoping you all will get the opportunity to return . Warm Regards

Reviewed 29 August 2023 via mobile

The food was delicious, the staff were very pleasant & accomodating. We were given a table at short notice no trouble at all. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear craigr130, Thank you so much for your kind feedback recieved and recommondation, we really appricicate same. Kind Regards

Reviewed 21 August 2023

We had a fantastic meal here and the service was amazing. Will definitely be back in the near future

Date of visit: August 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 September 2023

Dear K8774NKkevinf, Thank you very much for recently dining with us and comments received. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Wishes from all of us here

Reviewed 21 August 2023 via mobile

We arrived at 5 pm without a reservation. I understand both of those can be problematic. However the restaurant was empty. The hostess told us we had to eat fast because they had others who reserved tables. It might have been said as a matter...of fact, but it was very rudely said. We waited a long time for a waitress and then ordered. The steak that I got was so tough to chew, I left almost all of it on the plate. It was not edible. We left after a reasonable amount of time for dinner and the restaurant was still empty. Just because they know that they get tourists who won’t be back, does not justify the worst meal I had in Ireland in my 4 months.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023

Basically the only restaurant around here, luckily for us it was good. The pizzas are very thick, full of toppings and taste great. I could not really taste the tomato sauce, but all the other parts covered for it. Fish of the day was also...good. Located in an old industrial storage the atmossphere was also nice and the service was good. Open only very limited time so be careful not to miss the dinner time.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023 via mobile

We visit Doneal every year and this is our favourite restaurant in the town. It's what a good restaurant should be. Staff so friendly and Genuine. Food so tasty and really good value. Great atmosphere. No matter how busy, they always have time for a...chat. Love the new menu. My only regret is I'm not a local. We will be backMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Paul Kennedy, Owner at The Harbour Restaurant & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 2 September 2023

Dear Journey79673 Thank you very much for providing us with your feedback, it is nice to hear that you enjoyed your experience yet again at the Harbour Restaurant. All our Staff works hard and takes pride to ensure you receive good quality food and service...More

Reviewed 18 August 2023

This place was a couple of blocks away from the tourist centre and was filled with families celebrating the First Communions of many many children. We were hopeful for some great local food but it was just ok. The mussels in particular were awful and...I wouldn't recommend them.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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The Harbour Restaurant & Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5