The best restaurants in Waterford

01/08/2026: Its was closed Under new management

01/06/2026: A great find. Hospitality in abundance. The food superb. Highly recommended.

08/10/2026: Great food and atmosphere. Food was fresh and flavorful. Service was wonderful. Would definitely eat here again

03/10/2026: We came on McLeary's by chance. So glad we did. They don't take bookings but they suggested if we were there by 17.45 we would get a table. How right they were,by 18.00 it was full. They operate a very good wait system ,advising people to return at a given time. It works well,and certainly stops the 'no shows'. The food we had was probably the best in our recent 2 weeks in Ireland. Superb, totally recommend 👌

23/09/2026: What a perfect, casual spot for our afternoon stop. The chicken pesto sandwich was fabulous with fresh ingredients and delicious homemade bread. The fantastic home baked cookies were the perfect ending!

22/09/2026: Best mocha I've had in Ireland!

05/09/2026: Amazing food and service. Fish is so fresh. Would recommend to all

01/09/2026: A very nice pub. We had excellent oysters with Tabasco (a new discovery!) and mussels, both served in very generous portions: one with a tomato, vodka, and chili sauce, and the other with a traditional white wine sauce. After an Irish coffee, the owner offered us a glass of whiskey.

01/10/2026: Great atmosphere very friendly staff brilliant service and fantastic food will definitely be back

01/10/2026: Dirty fries were fantastic -- rich and flavorful without being stodgy. Staff were helpful and polite. Nice quiet spot for an early lunch

26/09/2026: Always good food! Enjoyed the meal, and good service.

22/09/2026: We ate at The Shamrock twice during our stay in Dungarvan this summer, for both breakfast and dinner, and loved it! Delicious food, generous portions and lovely, friendly staff. A really welcoming atmosphere and definitely one of the highlights of our stay. We will definitely be returning, highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

08/09/2026: The most equisite meal we have ever had. Everything perfection. Still in awe at the standard. We were celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary and this was literally the perfect meal. Make it your mission to dine here.

05/09/2026: We went to celebrate a special occasion and the restaurant did not disappoint in any way! As soon as we arrived, we were greeted with sourdough and brown grain bread; they had a set menu that I highly recommend! Let's start with the starters: we chose the croquette with tomatoes (veg), I can't put it into words, creamy, flavorful, and comforting, wonderful 10/10. For the main course, we ordered the beef, which came at exactly the temperature we chose, and my husband was very happy with his choice. I asked for the vegetarian option, which wasn't on the menu; I asked the waiter, and that night we were served spinach tortellini with zucchini and shallots – an incredible mix of flavors! For dessert, I ordered a raspberry soufflé with pistachio ice cream, and my husband went for chocolate mousse. I think it's important to mention that the portions aren't absurdly large, but they are very filling! We ordered carrot sides, which are great for sharing. We couldn't finish everything, unfortunately, but it was very good. It was our first time there, and it was amazing. The wine list is very diverse and extremely affordable. I highly recommend going there!

09/09/2026: Really good spot for a nice Breakfast/brunch/ lunch. The food is fresh, tasty and priced reasonably. The staff are very friendly and its a pet friendly place. The coffee is amazing, the flat white and the cappuccino was so creamy. We had the “Meat Ball Hero” and “Roast Chicken & Chorizo “ it was divine. They do close at 3pm so u better go early 😉

31/08/2026: Delicious breakfast. Small, nice cafe with vegan options.

01/07/2026: Great spot abd a great burger. Highly recommended!

30/06/2026: Wow this place, the view, the atmosphere! A hidden gem in Irish pubs! Make sure to visit :)

14/10/2026: Brilliant ferry good price never wait long at all

12/10/2026: Handy shortcut from Wexford to Waterford if you want to avoid Waterford City or the Toll Plaza. Reasonably priced and a very quick sailing

26/09/2026: Lovely place! Great coffee and desserts. Very nice staff!

21/09/2026: Lovely place, food is fresh and very well prepared and staff are lovely. This will be my regular when I’m in town.

05/10/2026: Superb Lunch here. 5 in our party all comented how good their food was. Excellent spot.

29/09/2026: Food is very good, some might say out of this world

14/10/2026: Amazing food. Good location. Baby changing station in the toilet.

15/09/2026: No insude tables available when we were there so had to sit outside. They did put the heaters on for us so we were warm enough.

03/10/2026: Service is top class and food is exceptional, was there with large family group and everything was perfect 👏👏

28/09/2026: Fabulous food, staff and atmosphere.

06/09/2026: Very friendly service and delicious pizza!!!

30/08/2026: OMG Best pizza in the southeast hands down . I won't bother with the rest I've finally found the best . The owners are so nice . If you haven't tried it you've got to. 10/10. 😋😋😎