Growing up in the area I never ate at the Salmon Inn unless it was part of our football team after a match for soup and sandwiches or maybe a burger but nothing special. As an adult gone from the area for over 20 years I decided to bring my parents there for dinner. Working in the hospitality industry myself and having gone to college for it I can be very critical if things aren't acceptable. Now I wasn't expecting anything 5 🌟 from this place regardless of what reviews say but boy was I surprised. The fish cakes were awesome to start with. They were breaded on the outside but full of seafood inside not breading and other stuffing and a good size. The Lamb chops were a decent size also and more than I've seen my old father eat in years but he polished his plate. The stuffed sole I had myself was better than any I've had anywhere across the globe. Our waitress Denise was awesome also. Yes the Salmon Inn deserves a 5Star rating. Only downside is the kitchen is only open on the weekends in winter and still closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in summer. Only thing could have made my experience a little better would have been better weather. Spectacular view on a nice day.

Cant believe this little gem of a place doesn't do seafood any longer...pizza was amazing but no substitute for fresh seafood which was a staple of the restaurant. Thats the only reason for the below par score, simply because of my disappointment that Surf n Turf has been replaced by Spicy Pepperoni.

If you love fish stop here. It is off the track on the water side. All of us had fish and chips and so very glad we did. My 4 year old son said that they make the best food. The fish was fresh and the best I have had in a very long time. Service was excellent and food was served quickly. The desert was also good but the fish was the star of the show!

Great wee place right by the water. Fresh beautiful fish dishes. Large size portions. Friendly staff. Great service.

Went with family for Sunday lunch. We were all very happy with our meals and price was reasonable. Service was very good and staff very friendly and helpful. Decent variety of food including seafood. Very nice setting right on seashore. Would definitely recommend.

I recently celebrated my birthday here in their function room. It is a perfect location for a special event. Would comfortably cater for 80. Unreal view of the ocean. The owners made a super effort getting the place ready. Brilliant staff....We went to the front bar for afters. Thanks so much for making it a fantastic evening. Strongly recommend a visit here. I hope to be back!

A wonderful view with very friendly staff. The food is mostly fresh sea food with a few concessions for this odd people that don't eat sea food when in a place beside the sea. At the end of the evening the owner came over to check how everything was. 5 stars, sets the standard.

Fantastic setting service and all round great place .

No food serving unfortunately only the bar is open. They cook a fast pizza if you want 😔. The place is beautiful.. nice for a drink but is not a restaurant anymore.

Excellent

An amazing establishment

Big Gerard

fantastic we find Beautiful view and food was amazing..

Had the most Beautiful Meal with family yesterday at Salmon in. The food was soo tasty and well presented and the big windows enabled us to enjoy a beautiful view. Quite stunning sunsets to be seen from here and staff were cheerful and friendly. Definately be back... highly recommended.

Best food in Donegal. Homely family atmosphere

Fantastic dining experience. Beautiful view along with great food and service.

(Translated by Google) The food was really good. We had the Christmas menu - with a shrimp salad as an appetizer, salmon and an orange-chocolate cheesecake. The restaurant is a bit off the main road, right on the seafront. A very clear recommendation. (Original) Das Essen war wirklich sehr gut. Wir hatten das Weihnachtsmenu - mit einem Shrimpsalat als Vorspeise, Lachs und einem Orangen-Schokoladen-Käsekuchen. Das Restaurant liegt etwas von der Hauptstraße entfernt direkt am Meer. Eine ganz klare Empfehlung.

Outstanding service, friendly atmosphere and excellent food! PLUS you can't beat the view!!!

Ni food here, just pizzas. They should really take down the menu

As usual..excellent service and great food and more food if you want it. You will not leave this place hungry.

Food was class. Thanks Margaret for taking my query on the phone. It was how you described. Seafood platter was brilliant. Cranmer, prawn, mussels, oyster, monkish, sauce, salad, shrimp. Very nice. Prawncake starter absolutely amazing. Will be returning for sure.

Great place for a meal the food is fantastic and the staff and owners are lovely I can't say enough about the food great seafood menu and everything is fresh local produce

Amazing food

Great food and service. Beautiful location!

Not happy no 2meter there food cold wont be back

Lovely find in a stunning location Friendly warm and welcoming

Only open at the weekends at the minute

Home from home beside the sea. Very friendly and relaxed. Picnic tables outside to view the water. Very private area.

Ok. Good guiness

A relaxing, beautiful and friendly place where you can find fresh seafood. I highly recommend the seafood platter and the spicy prawns. Also you can go with any of the specials or even the lamb. Just gorgeous. Margaret, the owner, is a beautiful person and outstanding hostess. John, the chef, is brilliant.

Excellent meal? friendly staff, nice food and drinks are good too... well recommended.

The food was delicious,couldn't fault a thing

A fantastic restaurant overlooking the bay. Good seafood and attentive staff.

Very impressed by menu and quality of food served. Excellent service.

A lovely place in a beautiful location

Most most fresh fish u can get. Portions are all very big so be careful. Best to book a table there. Few to the sea is beautiful too.

Nice place just barely off the beaten track in a nice setting.

If you manage 1 meal out in donegal make sure its in this amazing pierside restaurant .... the setting is what holidays are made of and the meal will match the setting ... go for the fish ...its practically jumping out of the sea on to the plate

Food was great .Staff was very friendly.

Amazing food and entirely brilliant and unfaultable service. The staff were extremely accommodating of one of our child diners who has autism and adhd, gave us the option of choosing a quieter section of the restaurant to dine in. They were really polite and friendly each time we spoke to them and the food was top notch! Will definitely be visiting here again.

top notch

What a wonderful place . Seafood lovely and freash friendly staff

Excellent, some of the best seafood you could ever have. The seafood platter is great.

Lovely food ended a most glorious week in Donegal

Great food

Lovely food, friendly staff and a lovely view.

What an amazing place. Stunning views and fantastic food.

Prices dear but good food.

Great view, lovely food, friendly staff!

Beautiful scenery and great food combined with good friends is the perfect combination although not necessarily in that order

(Translated by Google) Best Prawn of Ireland! Salad also ver delicious! (Original) Best Prawn of Ierland! Salad also ver delicious!

On previous occasions the food had been better. Staff are friendly.

Nice staff lovely setting good food