The difference between the old Donovan's and the newly renovated one is so extreme that words can barely describe it. The old Donovan's was small, outdated and downright cheesy. Now, the place is truly magnificently decorated, and will be a proud Bayside classic establishment for years to come. The decor aside, the food is still pretty good, and the crowd... more

Food okay but planned a baby shower months in advance and only 4 days prior to event management contacted us to inform us that the large room we reserved was no longer available. They admitted to an error in their calendar and stated a party of 60 reserved 6 months ago. Yeah sure, can't they come up with a better... more

Picture this: Thurs evening, long day of work finished, you're tired, hungry and not in the mood to be messed with. So was I until I got off the train and decided to give the new place a try. Met two friends at the bar, so far so good. We were seated and knew what we wanted right away. I... more

Thank you to the new owners of Donovans in Bayside for taking this old run down joint and transforming it into a wonderful restaurant with a delightful new menu and staff. more

This place has been sold and the new owners completely renovated it- which is the only good thing. The "new" Donovan's has high prices, mediocre food, expensive drinks and absolutely NO buybacks- even if you spend $300 at the bar. The Crab Cakes($$), as listed in the menu are really: "Crab Cake" (1), minus any crab whatsoever- but LOTS of... more

Bar Scene Good place more

You get a feeling of being a local when you walk in. The staff makes you feel at home. When we walked in they had their fireplace going. The food was simple but good. The price was reasonable. more