The Doonan

Fantastic food and great service with a small but well chosen wine list great for casual dining and for that special occasion. Fine dining it isn’t but it’s definitely elevated gastronomy pub food, and I went with a family of fussy eaters and no one was disappointed. There were quality ingredients on the plate prepared by expert hands with both pizzas and main course menu items outstanding. It’s has to be said the place is stunningly beautiful and beautifully appointed, with attention to detail everywhere. And you have to I think take the stunning environment into account when it comes to the restaurant setting, as it definitely elevates the dining experience. Kudos too for making it a kid friendly, and by extension family friendly, place. Prices are on the upper end of the dining experience, but you can still have a pizza and a glass of wine and still have a chunk of change in your wallet. We are lucky to live in a premium tourist destination, and it’s good to see hospitality venues offering a premium dining experience.

We dined at The Doonan for the first time yesterday for my husband’s birthday and absolutely loved it. Our booking was 11am - 1pm and was perfect as it wasn’t too busy and plenty of car parking available. The food was amazing and I will specifically be back for the chilli coconut margarita! Kirra the bistro supervisor provided exceptional service, walking us to our table and letting us know how everything worked with a great balance of professionalism and humour. All other staff walking around were also amazing (didn’t catch names, sorry!) when we asked for extras like a highchair, tomato sauce etc - always bringing them to our table quickly with a no worries attitude. We will be back!