Location: Rathmullan
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Where to Eat in Rathmullan: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Rathmullan (Irish: Ráth Maoláin, meaning "Maoláin's ringfort") is a small seaside village on the Fanad Peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland. It is situated on the western shore of Lough Swilly, 11 km (7 miles) north-east of Ramelton and 12 km (7.5 miles) east of Milford. Rathmullan serves as an important historical village as it was the scene of the Flight of the Earls in 1607, a major turning point in Irish history.
Things to do in Rathmullan
1. Beach House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By JaxAmerican - NJ
If the review covered only the food, Beach House would get 5 stars. However, since service is part of the experience, we give them 2 stars and do not recommend.
For example, after we were seated the waitress bought us a carafe of water, but did not notice that there were no water glasses on the table, and then she disappeared. We had to flag her down to give our order, but she hadn't brought the wine list, so she went to find it....
Food: the oak smoked salmon starter was excellent, one of the best we had in Ireland. But looking around I see other tables with bread service; DH says "maybe it was something they ordered". Now it's 30 minutes in, suddenly bread service, but no mains.
Still waiting for the mains....watching Tidy Towns vol clean up the beach...ONE HOUR after we were seated the mains appeared.
Food: Pan seared cod w mussels & peas perfectly done; Baked Hale with chorizo onions peas totally awesome
Then we ordered dessert, it's 8:30
Umm....9:00 where's our ice cream? It's a little ridiculous...
Ok, 9:15, gave up, asked for check & got immediately. No response about ice cream...?
Also they still haven't picked up the check!
Spend your money elsewhere.
2. The Railway Tavern & Firebox Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Our restaurant is located on the shores of Lough Swilly, at Fahan, Co.Donegal, in the premises of The Railway Tavern which was formally the Station House of the Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company (L&LSR)..Our Main course dishes are cooked to perfection on our wood burning Firebox Grill, just like in the old days were the engineers on the locomotives, used their firebox to heat their snacks !The Bar and Restaurant still have the old fires blazing which create a very cosy , snug room to eat or drink in ..
Reviewed By Laura D
I have previously ate here with few friends, and decided to return, but unfortunately it just wasn't up to the standard that I was expecting.
Among making our reservation for 7:30 we were told the table was rebook again for 9, this wouldn't be a problem as we didn't intent to stay on drinking.
Upon arrival we stood at the bar awkwardly and waited to be served. The barman seemed pretty busy, but felt there should be another person on meet and greet. We ordered a drink and waited to be seated. By then another couple had came in and was waiting too. A waitress then by passed us and seated the other couple first even though we were in at least 5 minutes before them.
We were seated up stairs and got the menus. By this stage it was almost 8 before our order was taken. Soup came with steal bread. Nothing too exciting about the soup. After we finished our soup it felt like a life time before someone cleared our plates, here I had asked for another drink. Our mains followed after, still no drink, being placed in a corner I found it had to get the attention of a waiter without shouting across the room. The waiter did not check on our table during our mains. Finally a waiter came to clear the table beside when I had to ask for a jug of water. Even though there was water glasses on the table, they failed to give us one when we were being seated.
I finally got my drink after I had my main course finished. Just before desserts arrived I had to put on my coat it was getting very cold, desserts were some what average.
Food was average, service was below average. Wouldn't be hesitant to return, unfortunately.
3. Belle's Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By Margaret B - Belfast, United Kingdom
We had a late lunch in Belles kitchen which was really lovely...the surroundings were great and just right for the seaside!!. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The sandwiches I had were brimful of chicken and salad. My husband’s toasted Sandwich likewise..
We were sorry we hadn’t chosen to have an evening meal here as the food on display looked excellent. The price was very reasonable. We will definitely recommend and return to Bells when next in the area..
4. The Red Door Country House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 469 reviews
Renowned for relaxed dining, luxury accommodation and breathtaking views, The Red Door Country House is nestled on a 4 acre site overlooking Lough Swilly in Inishowen, Co. Donegal in the North West of Ireland.Built in 1789, the tradition of a country house is today cleverly combined with contemporary luxury and style.
Reviewed By R_Kernohan - Ballymena, United Kingdom
Last weekend I attended a Christmas wedding at The Red Door Country House on the shores of Lough Swilly, County Donegal.
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, the hospitality we received was truly excellent. The location, of The Red Door Country House was stunning and quality of food... simply perfect.
I would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a suitable location for a wedding or civil partnership. Their award winning restaurant is most certainly worth a visit anytime too.
5. Primavera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
The reason Primavera’s is as popular as ever is we offer a wide range of delicious home style Italian food, from our house made fresh egg pasta, traditional cooking techniques and the freshest of produce available, chicken and seafood dishes, to our popular steaks, and our many entrée dishes, and don’t forget about our famous traditional pizzas, which started it all. In Italy, family and friends getting together around the dinner table eating a satisfying home cooked style meal is an important part of every day. It’s a place where family and friends can all come together, share a good conversation, funny stories and experiences, in a relaxed friendly environment. Our aim is to bring to you a warm, inviting, friendly environment for the whole family to enjoy and to share with us our passion for good food, good wine and good times.We look forward to seeing you dine at Primavera soon.
Reviewed By JaxAmerican - NJ
Outstanding. It isn't fancy, but it is the perfect little Italian restaurant. We shared the Caprese Salad, wow again, the mozzarella and tomatoes were super fresh and the oil was tasty, and it was definitely enough for two as an appetizer (5 "sets", red onion, leaves). And the pizza! We shared the 12" Pizza Rustica with added black olives and it was just wonderful, wonderful. Also got garlic bread, and it was actual slices of bread (not, you know, a squashed over-cooked baguette), very tasty. It was a Thursday evening, they weren't busy, and we felt well cared for. Highly recommended.
6. Harry's Bar and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By Noel M - Derry, United Kingdom
Went here for a bite to eat recently. Two of our party had the battered cod with chips, the other one had the sea bream with garlics. All dishes were delicious, the service was great and we will definitely return very soon.
7. The Bridge Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
located in County Donegal, city of Ramelton, R262, south of Rathmullan
Reviewed By Ronzo4600 - Cambutal, Panama
It's a pub, it's a great pub, food, drink and atmosphere are top flight. Incredibly wonderful people. Walk in the door and you'll have many new friends in a few minutes. The food is truly great by anyone's standards.
In Ramelton for a music festival. Good news; everyone, to a person has been so wonderfully friendly, helpful and kind. Pub owners/tenders are fantastic, unfortunately not a lot of pub food. Bridge Bar is at the top of my list but only because food is available. Other than that, every store, shop, pub, inn we visited was a great time with great folks.
Bad news, I was unable to find a beer before 2pm when Conway's opens, and, everyone in town knows you're there, what you're doing and if you needed directions that morning. :-) Then while walking down the lane, you'll be asked if you found your way. It's pretty special actually but unnerving at the same time.
So give this one a try, I recommend it unabashedly.
8. The Traveller's Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
The Traveller's Inn, Milford is a family run bar and restaurant dedicated to bringing you the finest local produce in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Established in 1867, The Traveller's Inn has long been known as the home of good food, where the locals love to eat. Building on a great tradition, the venue has evolved to become a premier place of hospitality in the northwest. A visit to The Traveller's Inn lets you experience everything that is good about Donegal and Irish hospitality. That includes a warm welcome, excellent food, friendly service and exceptional value. The menu includes a large selection of matured meat, fresh poultry dishes and local seafood, so guests can savour the best of The Wild Atlantic Way in the relaxed and traditional atmosphere.
Reviewed By JimLivingstone - Belfast, United Kingdom
My family and I are frequent visitors to Fanad in Donegal and can now say without a shadow of a doubt that the best place in the whole county for a friendlydrink or good homely cooking, and always a warm welcome from Michael McBride and his staff, is the Travellers Inn. The menu is basic but delicious and always good quality. The beers include a local brew which is a real treat. But the most important factor is the warm and genuine welcome every customer experiences, whether new or old.
9. Ubiquitous Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By MikenLynn
We think that this was about as good as it gets in a dining experience in the area. Thoroughly modern, clean, attentive staff and absolutely the best grilled salmon I’ve ever had anywhere, and I do mean anywhere.
The presentation of the meals was uniquely a work of art. The preparation of both the salmon and chicken was flawless. Ubiquitous is just next door to a great pub where you can catch local traditional music on Thursday nights
Truly our best dining experience in Ireland yet.
.... interesting name......
10. Oscars Cafe Bar & Resturant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By preglad - New York
Oscar's does a subdued/bland art deco vista and provides something of a brick bread crusts removed menu. The super trad veggie soup -smallish portion- was acceptable, the accompanying brown bread slice tasteless. We ordered a medium burger, but were informed it had to be served certifiably terminated, with slaw side excessively mayonnaised.
At over E16, let's do a very kind rating of acceptable because it seemingly meets the needs of some out there.
