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Close to the centre of the busy town of Letterkenny, The Strawberry Garden is a romantic and intimate restaurant serving a menu of Irish and international cuisine. Fresh seafood from the waters of Donegal Bay is a speciality, alongside diverse dishes such as sirloin steak with gaufrettes potatoes and black peppercorn sauce or sautéed medallions of monkfish in Thai chili and coconut sauce. A discreet setting for business dining or dinners à deux.

Ideally situated in one of Donegal's bustling principal towns, the Letterkenny Court Hotel is a bright and airy building on what is reputed to be one of the longest Main Streets in Ireland. The relaxed, bistro-style Gallery restaurant has a straightforward menu of international brasserie staples with an American twist.

You could use Heron's Cove as a base to explore the wonderful north west of Ireland or simply to rest and relax. Situated five kilometres west of the Donegal town of Ballyshannon and close to the picturesque little harbour at Creevy Pier, the restaurant with rooms is known as the venue of choice for both locals and visitors.

Considered to be a haven for tasty European, Irish and gourmet cuisine, the restaurant, in its tastefully designed interior offers diners a chance to sample dishes created from the very best of Donegal produce. Succulent steaks and imaginative seafood make up the list of choices and it is not surprising that Head Chef Deirdre Clinton is Irish Chef of the Year 2008. The menu changes frequently and also offers a range of vegetarian dishes, all supported by a list of carefully selected and reasonably priced wine.

Let's imagine something memorable - enjoy an intimate dinner at the restaurant and wake up the next morning to Heron's Cove and a cooked to order Irish breakfast - chances are you'll love it.

Situated in the heart of the small riverside town of Stranorlar, Oriental Express serves a tasty menu of authentic Chinese cuisine in relaxed and friendly surroundings. The comfortably decorated restaurant has an unstuffy, easygoing appeal, while the extensive menu features Oriental favourites popular with a laid-back local crowd.

Located close to the bridge in the friendly town of Dungloe, the Riverside Bistro is a smart restaurant with a traditional menu of wholesome Irish cooking. Seafood and meat dishes characterise the punchy food on offer, served in a relaxed and congenial waterside setting to a laid-back crowd of locals and visitors.