Restaurants in Donegal

The Market House Restaurant at The Abbey Hotel lies in the heart of Donegal Town facing onto the iconic Diamond. Widely renowned for fine cuisine and true Donegal hospitality their motto is “Laughter is Brightest where Food is Best”. Open seven days a week, offering every class of fare; breakfast to fuel up for the day ahead, a hearty and healthy lunch and a premier evening dining experience specialising in Steak and Seafood.

As evening time approaches, the Market House is transformed into an intimate dining room. With a spacious interior setting, traditional with a twist of modern décor and cleverly divided by glass, dark wood and signature blue leather booths. The Market House makes the most of the exceptional locally grown and farmed foods along with the abundance of fresh seafood from the Wild Atlantic Way coastline. Integrating locally sourced produce into the menus is a passion for Ann Boyle and her culinary team. This shines through in a variety of popular dishes such as Rockhill Aubrac Fillet Steak on the Stone, Burtonport Scallops & Black Pudding, or Head Chef Pavel Babik’s speciality – Grilled Killybegs Black Sole.

For the added enjoyment of guests, The Market House also hosts many events and themed nights throughout the year such as their acclaimed Jazz Evenings and Fashion Events