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What to order
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Seafood Medley
Recommended as a standout seafood dish and described as "to die for," making it one of the most praised items in the reviews.
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Goats Cheese Salad
Mentioned multiple times as being excellent, including comments that it was "sooooo good" and "out of this world."
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Mussels
Called the best the reviewer had ever had, which makes them a strongly recommended dish.
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Supreme Of Chicken
Specifically recommended by a reviewer who said the food was delicious and that they would return for it again.
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Penne Pasta
Explicitly recommended alongside the supreme of chicken as a dish they would come back to try again.
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Chicken Fillet Burger
Described as gorgeous and singled out as the main dish the reviewer enjoyed most.
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Wheaten Bread
Highlighted as a personal favourite and praised as part of a memorable lunch.
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Potato And Leek Soup
Praised together with the wheaten bread as "just perfect," making it a well-liked choice.
Details
About Smugglers Creek Inn
Seafood and grills, plus en suite rooms with free breakfast in old-world inn with sweeping bay view.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
- Free parking
- Beach access
- Kid-friendly
- Bar
Frequently asked
What is Smugglers Creek Inn known for?
It is especially known for its seafood and its views over Rossnowlagh beach and Donegal Bay. Reviewers repeatedly highlight fish and chips, scampi, mussels, oysters, and the seafood medley, along with the beach-facing tables and sunset views.
What dishes are most recommended at Smugglers Creek Inn?
Reviewers most often point to fish and chips, scampi, mussels, oysters, and the seafood medley, plus the warm goat cheese salad and wheaten bread with potato and leek soup. Other specific favorites mentioned are the supreme of chicken, penne pasta, chicken fillet burger, and cheesecake, with many saying the portions are good and the food is good value.
What is the atmosphere like at Smugglers Creek Inn?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, casual, and romantic, with a bright front room facing the bay and a dimmer, more intimate back area. It suits groups, couples, and solo diners, and reviewers also mention a nice bar area, outdoor seating, and live music.
Is Smugglers Creek Inn good value, and what is the price range?
The price level is not listed, but reviewers repeatedly call the food reasonably priced and good value, with good-sized portions. One concrete example is €2 for a pot of tea with three cups, and several comments say the meal quality matches the setting and views.
When is the best time to visit Smugglers Creek Inn?
Dinner reservations are recommended, and reviewers mention that the place can be busy enough that a window table had to be reserved on very short notice. If you want the bay views at their best, sunset is a recurring highlight in the reviews.
Is parking available at Smugglers Creek Inn?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.
Does Smugglers Creek Inn have vegetarian options?
Yes, Smugglers Creek Inn offers vegan options.
Is Smugglers Creek Inn kid-friendly?
Yes, Smugglers Creek Inn is good for kids.
