The best restaurantsof irish in Waterford

30/03/2026: We went to this restaurant for dinner as it was closer to our hotel. It ended up being one of the most memorable night in Ireland, or actually, ever. We've never been treated like a long lost family from total strangers. Melisa, his wife Martha, and the son, Christian were unbelievable people. If this is the Irish spirits then wow, count me in! Melissa was so warm, chatty, friendly to go along with fantastic food!! He came to sit and chatted for a bit. As good as the food and drinks were, the hospitality and the way they make you feel is 10x better! If you ever come near Waterford, you must come visit the Grattans, and hang out with your new found family!! We even got a pic behind the bar with them. We'll be back for sure! If I could give 10 stars for service and friendliness, I would.

23/03/2026: Bloke was very nice and welcoming and up for a chat and food was lovely

27/03/2026: What a lovely place, great atmosphere, everyone is enjoying themselves and the delicious food.

22/03/2026: We had a family gathering for Trish's "significant" birthday last Friday. What a brilliant night! The setting, the atmosphere, the service, the food...all top class. We had three children with us (ages 5 & 7) and Kamila made a special fuss over them making them feel very much at home and generating a very happy atmosphere around the table. A visit to this fabulous restaurant is always a treat but Friday night was extra special. Míle buíochas mór from all the Kavanaghs!

21/04/2026: Bistro bar in heart of waterford city, grest food menu and wide range of beverages. Friendly staff.

21/04/2026: Waited over half an hour for my food. The place wasn't that busy. Then they brought me out the wrong food. Eventually I got my food after another few minutes

04/04/2026: A lovely hotel right in the heart of Waterford city. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.

02/04/2026: Lovely hotel, great location, room was perfect and had everything. Every single member of staff were great, with a special mention to Stephen on the residents bar/night porter. Have booked again for another break away.

04/04/2026: Had a great time at Geoff's today for lunch. Called to reserve a table and the manager said they will keep a seat for us. Got there, got seated, and had a great time. Shout out to Alex who answered the email query and Sam at the bar who got us sorted!

01/04/2026: A wonderfully cozy pub – exactly how I imagine a pub should be! The pie of the day (beef) was excellent, served without extra chips, but with a green salad and haddock with chips! The staff was very attentive and friendly, never intrusive – truly lovely hosts 👌🫶 made our visit perfect! 🙏

26/03/2026: A standout vegan dining experience at Everett's. We reserved a 3-course vegan menu a day in advance and were impressed by how smoothly everything was handled—from prompt email confirmation to accommodating our request for a high chair and space for a stroller in a cozy setting. Service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Drinks arrived quickly (the Irish Old Fashioned is excellent), and every vegan dish was thoughtful, creative, and clearly made with care—far from the uninspired options vegans often encounter. What really stood out was the effort to include vegan guests in a true fine-dining experience. It felt considerate on a human level, not just a menu checkbox. If you’re vegan and comfortable dining at an omnivore restaurant, this is absolutely worth going out of your way for.

15/03/2026: Food was great, service generally great and staff very polite but used side plates were left blocking up the table and water wasn’t refilled without asking /coats weren’t taken etc.. small things that didn’t detract from a great meal overall. Could do with turning up the heating a little!

08/04/2026: Adam is the best barman in Waterford and seriously needs a raise

17/03/2026: A lovely pub with a very large selection of Irish whiskey. The landlord is also very knowledgeable about whiskey and has a particularly wide selection of Waterford whiskeys.

02/01/2026: Overall, the food was not great. Most dishes came out, colder incorrect, and had to be remain. The oysters were the only thing that was worthwhile. Other than that you have an inexperienced kitchen and a wait staff, too worried about their tip and not about the customers experience.

28/12/2025: We really enjoyed it. The view was spectacular, the staff were very friendly, and the food was amazing.

24/03/2026: We visited The Reg on mother's day for lunch. Unfortunately the food was very poor. Out of the five of us only one meal was OK. Even the ice cream we ordered for our little one had ice crystals in it. The young staff were very nice and we did mentioned the issues but no management approached us.

16/03/2026: The food was absolutely delicious. The seafood soup was wonderful and very fresh, and the fried seafood in batter was also extremely tasty. I really enjoyed it. The waiters were very friendly and attentive.

19/04/2026: Absolutely fantastic hotel, cant recommend enough. Lovely cosy seating spots, welcoming friendly staff, delicious food, relaxing comfortable bar. Beds are very comfortable and rooms are spotless, spacious and bright. First time to stay here and will most definitely be back!

16/04/2026: I haven’t actually stayed at Dooley’s Hotel in Waterford yet, but I feel compelled to write this review based on their exceptional customer service. We had a non-refundable booking through Booking.com, and unfortunately, today our daughter broke her leg. I called the hotel to explain the situation, fully expecting that, given the policy, there wouldn’t be much they could do. To my surprise, they immediately reassured me and kindly cancelled the reservation without any hesitation or issues. Their empathy, understanding, and willingness to help in such a stressful moment meant a lot to us. It’s rare to find such genuine kindness and flexibility, especially when they were under no obligation to do so. Because of this experience alone, we will definitely choose Dooley’s Hotel when we visit Waterford in the future. Thank you again for your compassion and outstanding service.

10/04/2026: I was never served with such bad attitude by a waitress. I duno her name but she had dark hair and threw menus at us and looked annoyed thar she was taking our order. I could hear her cursing and givin out and she didn’t check if we were ok. I wish someone else served us. Very unprofessional. What a pity because the food was really tasty and the portion size was great. Disappointing service that will stop people going to the cove.

05/04/2026: Lovely spot. Great food and excellent portions.