The best restaurants in Waterford

25/10/2025: My room was right next door to the hotel. I didn't really feel like eating out that evening. I ordered takeout and was able to pick it up 10 minutes later. It would have been nice to sit inside, but I was just too worn out from the hurricane that had passed through that day. The portion of rice was huge, and the food was delicious.

26/06/2025: If I was to use one word to describe this place it would be “consistency”. Whether it’s a takeaway or dine in, every time the food and service have been top notch. Restaurant is small and intimate, with Thai themed decor throughout as expected. Very comfortable seating and very discrete attentive service. Prices are very reasonable also.

01/09/2025: I really love Kyoto Waterford, but I’m taking a couple of stars off because every single time we order chef’s selection of sushi (even the larger portion), it only comprises of nigiri & never any maki or uramaki. It’s really frustrating (I like the mix of types, but nigiri is my least favourite). This hardly represents a variety or selection. I had thought that maybe it was because they didn’t want to prepare a whole maki roll & o my use some of it in the platter, but they use a couple of pieces per bento box, so that’s not the reason. I really wish they would change this, or at least actually call it what it is: Chef’s nigiri selection, not a chef’s sushi selection. As it stands, it’s very misleading. If they remedied this, it’d be 5 stars from me.

01/09/2025: Extremely lovely staff. Excellent food and plenty of it for a reasonable price

14/09/2025: Possibly the best Chai latte in Waterford, a friendly staff member recommended the flatbread to accompany my Chai latte, I'm glad she did, it was very tasty. I will return again 😊

12/09/2025: We had a lovely pistachio hot chocolate, tiramisu, and a Black Forest dessert. All of it was absolutely delicious! The staff are also amazing and friendly! We will definitely be coming back!

07/11/2025: Food is fantastic staff very friendly and helpful

02/11/2025: Had a lovely dinner here today with my family. Food was fantastic. Got up to get dessert and coffee and there was a queue and a lovely girl took our order from the table which was really kind. Definitely come again

09/08/2025: Lovely food and staff helpful and friendly,decor us lovely and has some outside seating

10/07/2025: I love this place, the staff is lovely and helpful, the food is delicious (I recommend the salmon and avocado on sourdough toast) and the place is so good decorated. My partner and I try to go as often as we can.

01/11/2025: Great toasties and coffee and dog friendly

09/10/2025: This cafe is buzzing with energy, friendly helpful service, healthy delicious food and great coffee. I went in to get a coffee for a homeless guy one day and bumped into Sinead the owner I knew from years ago we had a friendly chat and she gave me the coffee and croissant for free as I told her who it was for. Highly recommend 👍

17/11/2025: Updated: Your explanation is extremely dismissive and does not reflect what actually happened. The receptionist initially “kindly” allowed me to charge my phone in the lobby. If she genuinely felt this was inappropriate or that we should have moved to the bar area, she should have said so from the start. Instead, she returned after a couple of minutes and made a comment that was unnecessary, offensive, and discriminatory “Our guests want to feel safe when they stay here.” This implied that my sister and I were somehow a threat, despite sitting quietly and doing nothing wrong. To claim this was due to a language barrier is absurd, she spoke exceptionally well, and her words were clear. This was not a misunderstanding,it was an inappropriate and offensive comment. A vague apology for my “distress” completely fails to address the seriousness of what occurred. Framing this as a procedural issue is dismissive, insulting and an outright joke. The response you provided is a disgrace. As a company, you should be ashamed of yourselves for trying to dismiss and downplay blatant discrimination and offensive behaviour. I expect the hotel to acknowledge the gravity of this situation and take meaningful action to ensure no other guest experiences such treatment. Anything less is unacceptable. Initial review: Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. Although my encounter with the receptionist was brief, it left a lasting negative impression. Last week, while waiting for my bus back to Dublin outside the hotel, my phone had died, so I went into the lobby and politely asked the receptionist if I could charge it. She agreed, and I plugged it in. Not even two minutes later, she approached me and said, “Our guests want to feel safe when they stay here,” before asking my sister and I to leave. We were simply sitting quietly in the lobby, charging my phone, and doing absolutely nothing wrong. To be treated this way and racially profiled in 2025 is honestly disgraceful. Because I can guarantee that if I didn’t have the skin colour I have, things would have never unfolded the way they did. Her comment about guests wanting to feel safe made it seem as if we were some kind of threat which is honestly deeply offensive. What danger could we possibly have posed by simply charging a phone? I would never expect such discriminatory behaviour from any hospitality staff.

16/11/2025: Exceptional Hospitality - Dooley's Hotel Dooley's Hotel exceeded our expectations! We stayed there as part of our CIE tour, and the service was top-notch. The hotel organized a special dinner for our group, and the chef personally came out to greet us and shared the bread recipe - that's some serious hospitality right there! Highlights: - Warm Welcome: Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere - Delicious Food: Tasty breakfast and dinner options - Excellent Service: Staff went above and beyond Tips: - Book ahead, especially for dinner - Try their breakfast - it's a great start to the day - Don't hesitate to ask staff for recommendations Dooley's Hotel is a hidden gem in Ireland. We'll definitely be back!

30/06/2025: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Tully’s Bar – A True Local Gem in Waterford! Tully’s Bar has such a unique charm – it's where locals go for a real pint, good music, and a relaxed vibe. I was there on a Friday with a live band and Saturday with a DJ, and while I love to dance, the vibe was more chilled – retro tunes, jazz, classic rock – a nice break from the typical commercial scenes. It’s not your average tourist bar, and that’s what makes it so much better. You’ll find people enjoying their Guinness, local brews (something between a Smithwick's and Guinness – amazing!), and having real conversations. The whole place feels like a secret favorite spot. Now, if you're like me and used to super cold drinks, you might notice the pints aren’t as icy as expected – they don’t rotate them fast, or maybe they go so quick they get warm – but hey, that’s part of the Irish experience 🇮🇪. Locals don’t mind at all, and honestly, you’ll get used to it. If you want to experience the real Waterford, with good vibes, music, and local flavour – Tully’s is the place.

06/06/2025: Popular, friendly bar with a great selection of craft beers.

05/10/2025: The best place in waterford, the best Guinnes

31/05/2025: Decent authentic Victorian pub, not much craic from younger staff but that’s like most places nowadays, definitely worth a visit

02/06/2025: One of the best things to ever be born in ferrybank along with John o Sea. Reliable, fast and excellent food delivered by an excellent team, without exception.

21/10/2025: The staff here are so friendly. And the food was great. Nice few vegetarian options

21/10/2025: Myself & hubby visited here a week ago for lunch. Good friendly helpful staff. Pat is the Face of this place with his bubbly warm welcome & upbeat way. He sets the tone for a Great experience! The prawns in garlic & white wine were Delicious with the toasted sourdough bread. The side salid was Nummy & caesar salid was Nummy with not Too much ceasar dressing on it. The chips were fairley well done & Delicious (never mind these Anemic half Raw chips you get in some places 🙄). The Baked alaska was So tasty too. I would have No hesitation recommending this Smart place to any Groups or couples. We enjoyed it So much we were Here twice in 10 days 😀

25/08/2025: Always have a great experience in Jarzz. The team always provide a welcoming atmosphere, which keeps us coming back

25/08/2025: Best student pub in Waterford. Weekly quizzes, karaoke and lots of events partnered with the SETUSU. Even if they didn’t, it’s still an amazing pub, great atmosphere, lovely and kind staff. Overall, a must go if you ever visit Waterford

07/08/2025: I enjoyed a great pint of draught Beamish while sat outside watching the world go by. The bar is quite snall but there's a small rear seating area & patio too with toilets. There's some nice historic memorabilia on display.

03/08/2025: Well know Bar in Georges St, old style traditional bar, once known to only all men as customers.

23/09/2025: Really nice traditional old bar. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere

01/08/2025: The bar was well stocked and very friendly. I had however gone there to hear some trad Irish music as recommended by a friend but missed out.

28/10/2025: There's a cafe or two tescos and a deals there's also Domino's for more of a meal and a couple of tech shops there too.

28/10/2025: Small but has everything! Few restaurant options in the food court, but delicious options at a good price. You don't pay to use the restroom. The mall is very centrally located. It has 2 or 3 supermarkets, bookstores, clothing and decoration stores, there's even a vinyl record store. Small shops and large department stores. I loved it.