Cedars Grill - Menu

We were excited to find a fine dining restaurant in a 5-star hotel that offered a vegan menu. Visiting Donegal for a special occasion, we reserved a table and l... read more We were excited to find a fine dining restaurant in a 5-star hotel that offered a vegan menu. Visiting Donegal for a special occasion, we reserved a table and looked forward to a memorable evening. Unfortunately, the experience did not live up to our expectations. The restaurant itself was adequate but hardly fine dining, and instead of a lake view, we were faced with a disappointing view of the car park. Our waiter was friendly, and the bread starter was tasty, but the subsequent dishes fell short. For starters, we ordered the beetroot salad, potato rösti, and quiche. Priced at €12 each, we expected creativity and finesse, but received a very simple presentation—just a few slices of beetroot, orange, and watercress on a plate with minimal effort. For the mains, the aubergine steak and butternut squash tagliatelle looked and tasted more like student meals than dishes worthy of the €30 price tag. The meat eater in our party enjoyed the beef, but it came with a small bowl of cold, hard vegetables and cost €49. We had two glasses of Malbec, which were acceptable, but overall, the quality did not justify the high prices. I rarely comment on cost, but this meal felt excessively overpriced. After sharing our concerns with the manager, he kindly reduced the bill by half, but even at €105, it still felt steep for what we received. We had hoped to celebrate a special occasion here, but the experience was profoundly disappointing. I cannot recommend Cedars Grill.

For our anniversary dinner during a recent trip to Donegal, we chose Cedars Grill. The appealing menu and excellent reviews had set our expectations high. The r... read more For our anniversary dinner during a recent trip to Donegal, we chose Cedars Grill. The appealing menu and excellent reviews had set our expectations high. The restaurant offers a charming, old-world atmosphere with spacious seating, cozy corners, and bay windows overlooking the castle grounds. Our server, Anthony, was attentive and thoughtful, even surprising us with glasses of Prosecco to mark our special occasion. We opted for the à la carte menu and were thoroughly impressed. Each dish was perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, both delightful and beautifully presented. We left Cedars Grill completely satisfied and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable dining experience.