The best restaurants in Waterford

23/05/2025: Brian the owner of is a great character and very welcoming to all customers. Good fun bar.

24/04/2025: Great keeper at the pub! Incredibly friendly service, dear Quinnes. I recommend visiting!

26/07/2025: Lovely staff And very cosy When have music on its always great Very clean 👍👍 And prices good 👍

20/08/2025: We went here for my best friends birthday. The food was lovely but that was the only positive. The food was late and staggered arriving from the kitchen; meaning we all couldn’t eat at the same time. When we questioned where the desserts were, we were barked at and told to sit back down. When we finished food; me and my boyfriend had to leave early, we wanted to pay separately. This was ok however when I went to tell the girl my order and what I had, she cut across me and said the waitress will tell me. I found this very insulting as I would never give an incorrect order when paying. The waitress continued to interrupt us each time we went to tell her our order to which I responded, I know my order I don’t need you to tell me like I’m not gonna pay. The staff were ignorant, very abrupt and made the atmosphere extremely unpleasant for those who remained behind for my friends birthday. I will not be going back here and tbh this restaurant left a sour taste in my mouth. They say 1st impressions are key. This was my 1st and last time going to La Fontana. I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone, life is too short for bickering!

20/08/2025: I booked a group dinner for my birthday. The staff were very attentive and helpful with securing an available time slot. They regularly checked in with me by ringing me to confirm numbers throughout the week leading up to the booking. I thought this was very thoughtful of them. However, on the night the service was very poor. The orders for food and drink were taken quickly which was good. The main courses were brought out promptly. The plates were cleared before people were finished their meals and a few of the party were being haruanged about whether they were finished. The desserts took an hour and a half, and half were brought out and the other half afterwards. The wait staff snapped at me when we asked for the other desserts. At the point of payment, it was not mentioned to me at the time of booking, over the phone when they contacted me, when we arrived and were seated nor was there any visible signage that we could not pay separately. The owner of the restaurant, an older Irish woman, shouted at my friend when she tried to request that the party of 13 people could pay separately and brought up how it was not mentioned at any point leading up to us paying. The staff continuously interrupted and cut across us every time we tried to list out what we ordered and jumped ahead to say that we had to take for xyz drinks etc. Overall the food tasted incredible however the atmosphere created by the rudeness of the staff and the delay of food was unpalatable. I would not be coming back here, even just for a date as the experience was unpleasant and we had the feeling of being rushed out the door.

14/08/2025: You can always rely on a good pint there and can have a laugh and a sing along if you want.

21/05/2025: Classic Irish pub, friendly staff, comfortable seating inside and large outdoor area!

15/12/2025: Our local. Best chips in Waterford.

08/12/2025: Lovely tasting crispy chips, battered sausage and potato scollops.

29/10/2025: The new specials menu has a very interesting choice for breakfast. Healthy option...Fresh Ginger Granola with banana fruit smoothie shot. Delicious. Black Forest Pancake Stack with Chocolate Sauce. For the sweet tongue. Chorizo & Cherry Tomato with Eggs Benedict. Highly recommended. Excellent flavouring. Cheddar & Scallion Potato Cakes. A full breakfast. Potato cakes and streaky bacon. What a start to the day.

13/09/2025: First time i went for breakfast with friend As a muslim always concerned about vegan options and no meat stuff The lady SHERON was so nice and answered all my questions regarding if no animal Oil used or do u use the same pan for bacon and other stuff She was kind enough to answer my questions and even suggested us a vegetarian food option and even told us what to order and how much Because of her we had a great time Enjoyed the food 🥰 Not enough options for muslim friendly though but what they have is good enough 2ndly didnt get the chance to have bakery items But Im sure they must have no alcohol and gelatine free stuff too 👍

07/09/2025: Nice little cafe for breakfast/brunch or lunch. Great selection of cakes & nice coffee.

05/09/2025: Came here with my daughter & grandchild.. was made very uncomfortable by the staff & rude to my daughter. A toasted sandwiche was out of the question as its breakfast time .. told her in a very rude manner ..staff has changed here i wont be back here . So dissapointing.. bla had no butter on either side 🙈 sausages not cooked n streaky bacon was burnt Wasnt given cutlery had to wait 10 mins to be served and another 20 t9 get food that was not worth 23+ euro

30/08/2025: Over from London for a few days, myself and some of the cousins had a great night here. There was a good band playing, the Guinness was top quality, and I got to practice my Gaelic with the charming bar-staff. Can't wait to go back next time I'm over

03/07/2025: Karolina and Micheal top class. Had a great pint of Guinness Zero and the hunger pangs were satisfied by exceptionally tasty chicken goujans and a delish taco with a dribble of chilli sauce. Absolutely amazing gem if a olive with so much history and deserves a visit anytime of the day. Buddy and I are indebted to your hospitality. Great outdoor seating too. Excellent VFM. We will be back. Jeszcze wróce tu

29/10/2025: The best breakfast we had in a very long time. The avocado toast was just amazing. We'll definitely stop by next time we are around.

15/10/2025: Pancakes and service 10/10. Would recommended.

30/07/2025: This place is amazing, great food, special Custom dishes daily, great prices. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

12/07/2025: Love to come here for breakfast. Staff is nice and the food is good 😀.

07/09/2025: Good spot, good set up. Great place for a party!

06/09/2025: Expensive beers. Nice atmosphere

07/11/2025: Fantastic place friendly irish pple im Polish but yet they speak to me and even buy me a pint they like to talk and enjoy life highly recommend

22/11/2025: Absolutely delicious, fantastic service, lovely calm atmosphere and a good bottle of red for 21 euro. Hopefully return soon.

15/10/2025: Excellent food and service very friendly staff, Also excellent take away 10 out of 10

06/12/2025: Enjoyed a beautiful meal here with friends we will definitely come again

26/10/2025: Right on a lovely Sandy beach nice and quiet. Worth the time locating it.