The best restaurants 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

09/04/2026: This place is a wee gem. The food and atmosphere are outstanding. Throughly recommended.

23/02/2026: Omg this place is absolutely beautiful. I went for my 50th birthday and it was fabulous. I had wings and the burger. The wine was fabulous and we had a cocktail after. My hubbie had the croquettes and burger which he loved so did my son. My other fussy son had spag bol. He licked the plate clean. We were served by the lovely Rinelle (hope I got the spelling right) she was an absolutely fabulous lady and brilliant at her job. They brought me out ice cream and sang happy birthday to me. 10 out of 10 this place is. Highly recommended. Thank you Rinelle for making my birthday so fantastic

17/04/2026: This is a great little restaurant with a super selection of meat and seafood and a kids menu. The Seafood pie was outstanding.

11/04/2026: Old style Irish eatery with large helpings of potatoes and veg on the side. Fish dishes beautifully presented. Good wine list

04/12/2025: Couldnt reccoment this place enough. Best wings and burger I've had sice i was born. And I've had a lot of wings and burgers.

22/11/2025: Love the burgers and the Korean bbqs wings are to die for.

04/05/2026: Superb in every regard. The rack of lamb was perfection and the gravy was lush. Atmosphere was comfortable with a quiet buzz, no loud music or obnoxious patrons. Kind of gave a New England vibe. Wait staff was awesome and it was great talking to them after the meal as well. Genuinely couldn't recommend it more, just make sure you book reservations early.

02/05/2026: We were absolutely blown away by the food, staff and atmosphere at Momos. It’s was easily the best meal we’ve had and are still thinking about it the next day. We loved the good quality local ingredients which contributed to the incredible flavours. Everything was cooked beautifully and every detail in the restaurant was perfect. The staff were super attentive and very friendly. Also special thank you to Camile for giving us some great recommendations for around the city! Can’t recommend enough!

02/05/2026: Great piece of Italy in Ireland!

18/04/2026: The food is always delicious but the staff are absolutely fantastic. I love the atmosphere and the welcome you get from them all. Can't recommend this restaurant highly enough, its always top class.

28/04/2026: Called last Saturday during the food festival. Had the Ken McGrath burger. Delicious and great value at E16. Great service and very helpful staff. Charged my phone at the bar no bother. We call now and again and always a pleasure.

26/04/2026: Nice bar right in the centre of the square with a great atmosphere. The food was very good and reasonably priced, especially for such a busy spot. It was quite lively when we visited, which added to the overall experience. Would definitely recommend if you’re in Dungarvan.

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

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

15/04/2026: Efficient and pleasant as usual.

20/02/2026: Fantastic service very reasonable price

23/03/2026: Beautiful tapas and the staff were all lovely and very efficient

12/03/2026: Delightful. Decent value for money, very nice place to sit, eat and talk and the staff were excellent. Shout out to Erin who was attentive but not intrusive, quick but not rushed. Everything you would want from a nice pleasant meal out.

08/04/2026: Oyin was so lovely and helpful, great service from her thank you Oyin

02/03/2026: Bring back student deal please‼️🙏🏻

04/04/2026: Great lunch menu - lovely food & friendly service 🙂

04/04/2026: I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel and its all due to the fact of being of colour. From the start, the service felt disorganized and unprofessional. Being required to book meals through reception for a hotel of this supposed standard was already inconvenient, and the process itself was handled poorly. When I tried to book dinner, I was initially told my preferred time wasn’t available, which is understandable. However, after agreeing to a later time, the staff seemed unsure and disorganized about whether we could even be accommodated and only then decided to ask. The situation only got worse at the restaurant. We waited over an hour before our order was even acknowledged, and the explanation we received didn’t feel genuine. Meanwhile, other guests who arrived after us were served much sooner, which added to the frustration. On top of the service issues, finding mold in the hotel was completely unacceptable for a hotel that claims to be of high quality. Overall, this experience was extremely disappointing, and I would not recommend staying here based on the level of service, organization, and cleanliness.

29/11/2025: Great food and brilliant atmosphere. Excellent service at good price. Highly recommended place.

21/11/2025: I recently enjoyed a delightful breakfast experience at The Olive Cafe located in Waterford City, I ordered their Eggs Benedict, and it was truly wonderful. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked,Not only was the food outstanding, but the overall experience was also exceptional. The service was prompt and friendly, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The cafe's cozy ambiance added to the enjoyment of the meal.

21/04/2026: Sadly disappointing. Went in for food on a Sunday afternoon. Carvery-style lunch. Overcooked meat of which you are given 3 skinny slices. No extras. The meat is then covered by overcooked veg and potatoes and gravy. For 18€ a head we were very underwhelmed. We had to ask for water. No atmosphere. Shame really as we had heard good things.

06/04/2026: Absolutely delicious food, we had the steak sandwich and the goujons and they were gorgeous, pretty good portions and the side salads were so yum. The service was lovely and the atmosphere was great, such a pretty bar

25/04/2026: A cosy little pizza place with truly great pizza.

25/04/2026: Lovely place, very tasty pizza. Thanks