The best restaurants in Waterford

16/07/2026: These lads are scammers and will refuse to admit to their own wrongdoings. I was charged an absurd amount for a drink (vodka redbull) and when I went to the staff a week after the fact to fix the situation, they kept on trying to scam me. I went then to the manager and he refused to give me accurate figures to the drink I was sold as a scam. Avoid this bar like the plague as they will only try to take advantage of you. Don't even consider going to this bar as they are nothing but scammers. They gave me 6 different prices for the same drink and deserve absolutely no business.

16/07/2026: Complete kip with wonderful patrons overcharged me by almost 100% and when confronted, the staff member who tried to con me doubled down and told me 6 different prices for 1 drink. Even after going to the manager, he had no concept of numbers and tried multiple times to lie to me about what I had been charged. Disgusting behaviour from what should be a lovely bar. Never go here. Don't give them a single cent.

13/07/2026: Overly loud and overpriced, also nobody over 20 in the bar

11/07/2026: The security guard «Ivan» from Croatia behaved in a completely unacceptable and aggressive manner. He physically pushed several girls, even though there was no justification for using force. This experience made us feel unsafe and unwelcome. We expected professional behavior from the security staff, but instead we were treated with aggression and disrespect. We cannot recommend this place.

06/09/2026: Again unfortunately poor service, items paid for we're not in the bag, and also wrong items and this wasn't the first time.

23/08/2026: Really nice place for a quick stop. Good prices

18/09/2026: Good food, good service and friendly atmosphere. Have visited here a few times and never been disappointed.

11/08/2026: I ordered the chicken goujon wrap but it was far from chicken I got. It was grey and I couldn't even eat it. I won't be going back

15/10/2026: If you are looking for fantastic Italian food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere, look no further than Espresso, a true Italian experience!

13/09/2026: The food was amazing highly recommended it

07/04/2026: Staff were so lovely and friendly coffee and food was beautiful service amazing

22/02/2026: Great food and coffee, Emily very welcoming and friendly

13/07/2026: Drive through and sit down available at this McDonald's very convenient location and good service. Would advise to visit and have some bites from it. 😀

21/06/2026: On signs says it closes at 1am. On the god forsaken night of Saturday into sunday (12:05) the person i assume to be manager with the ponytail and dark eyebrows decided they were already closing, refusing to let people pay at the till and telling people they can’t eat inside and to leave immediately after getting food and staff were behind the counter/ kitchen giving out loudly when someone came in. If times have changed it must be changed on the sign or atleast be polite about it as on the sign it says 1am. Wasn’t very happy with the supposed manager at all.

03/08/2026: What can I say about murphs great little bar Always welcome on arrival Martin and all the crew very pleasant and look after everyone Even the local lads always someone to have the craic with excellent flow of Guinness Good craic on darts night and pool area also upstairs excellent music in the evening Not forgetting Joe and Lou 2 great ladies Never short of words Can’t wait to get back down and see all the gang especially rocky and Tommy 10/10 ratings Maxi and Bernie

15/09/2026: Best Chinese takeout in Waterford.

15/05/2026: A homeless person wouldnt touch the curry chips and they dont bother putting in much chicken or seasoning the spicebag get a grip

07/08/2026: We only used the bar to watch world cup games but as always wonderful service and beer selection. On and off been using Lawlors gor 30 years. That aline tells you something.

10/07/2026: Really liked this hotel. Food (breakfast and dinner) was very tasty with fast service. It has a nice bar. Bathroom was modern. Great tv in room.Big private hotel car park at the back. It's an old building so my one concern was there is no air con in the bedrooms and Ireland is in middle of heatwave so bedrooms were very hot at night. But in fairness this heat is extreme for Ireland!

29/09/2026: We ordered food online for delivery, but our food never arrived as the restaurant wasn't even open despite the website saying it was. After a very long wait we drove to the restaurant only to then find out it wasn't open. We were charged for our food and delivery, the website allowed us to order the food despite the restaurant being closed and it stated that they were open.

14/09/2026: Great place for family gatherings

12/08/2026: I love JJ for traditional dinner or lunch. Great selection, fabulous staff, delicious food. Highly recommended for all everyone will find there something to eat.

24/07/2026: Very friendly and kind service and workers!

04/02/2026: Bad service and don't reply to emails.

08/06/2026: Best coffee and pastry I've ever had in Waterford

26/03/2026: I'll start off with the owner has the right to refuse I currently drive from Kildare one day a week to see my old man in hospital so juggling with a remote work day and pop on or out a few times. Not the story just context. I'm doing a few hours in coffee shops and have used blackfriars as coffees decent and bright space. The female barista has been so nice. I stay about 3 hours or so, emails and calls you know what most remote humans do Spend normally about 20+ quid each time for the past 4 or 5 weeks, today maybe 14-15 quid. I normally get a bap too. Arrived at 10:15 ish left 1:45 ish. I was leaving today and what looks like the owner told me "you're not welcome to use the shop as an office" I may have been loud while on a call which ok I get, but could have ask me to stop or be quieter, but he went straight to "you're not welcome" I find it mad as the shop is not that busy and light on customers sitting in most days. He didn't ask the screaming 3 year old they are running riot, they are not welcome, or the couple screaming with laugher... I probably spent the same if not more than them. OTT move tbh. Pity your staff are sound, coffee decent and was helpful as I juggle work and seeing my dad. Quiet a sad little man. I'm better off.

10/08/2026: The food was very delicious The chips and pizza was very nice cooked and crispy. We came all the way from Cork that was nice experience with Pizza Palace.

07/08/2026: Brilliant chicken shawarma, best in Waterford. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend.