Sitting right opposite Donegal pier with west-facing windows framing the bay, Quay West is one of those restaurants that earns its reputation on every visit. Award-winning owners Jo Roarty and Debbie O’Reilly have built a menu around a simple but uncompromising idea — that great food starts with the freshest local ingredients, sourced sustainably and cooked with care.
The menu changes to reflect what’s best and in season, with chargrilled Aubrac beef, fresh seafood landed at Killybegs, and produce sourced directly from Food Coast Donegal members all featuring regularly. Local, traceable, and always fresh — without the price tag you might expect.
Spread across two levels, the intimate downstairs gives way to an upstairs where every table looks out over Donegal Bay and Belle’s Isle — easily one of the best views in town. Add in innovative cocktails, local craft beers, artisan spirits, and an extensive wine list, and you have a place that’s genuinely hard to leave. Winner of Seafood Restaurant of the Year at the 2023 Yes Chef Awards. Booking recommended.