The best restaurants in Waterford

03/11/2025: Great service and fresh pizza every time! Delivery is always quick and the staff are friendly. Highly recommend!

03/11/2025: Always tasty and on time! Never disappointed with my orders!!

02/01/2026: Overall, the food was not great. Most dishes came out, colder incorrect, and had to be remain. The oysters were the only thing that was worthwhile. Other than that you have an inexperienced kitchen and a wait staff, too worried about their tip and not about the customers experience.

28/12/2025: We really enjoyed it. The view was spectacular, the staff were very friendly, and the food was amazing.

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!

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 👍

16/11/2025: At Riverside Cottage, I checked in for a rest, But the staff were so lovely I felt overly blessed. They greeted me smiling—no frowns, no despair— I started to wonder if kindness was mandatory there. The waitresses, though… absolute legends, I swear. They zoomed through the dining room like they owned the air. Drinks appeared instantly—like some magical trick— I blinked, and bam, my meal arrived quick. Their jokes were on point, their timing precise, I laughed so much I forgot to chew twice. And when dessert came, I shed a small tear— I’m not saying it changed my life… but it’s close, let’s be clear. So if you want great food with some laughs on the side, And staff so helpful they might legally qualify as a guide, Head to Riverside Cottage—it’s worth the trip, no doubt. Five stars from me… and my now permanently raised brow.

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

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

29/11/2025: I LOVE JARRZ THIS PLACE IS GREAT

25/10/2025: Amazing little pub. One of a kind in Waterford. Absolutely fantastic craic pouring your own drinks. Management and staff always super friendly and accommodating. Get there early to secure your seats!! Been coming here since college and even now years later I still come by when I’m out and about. Always a great time in Jarrz🩵🤍

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.

15/11/2025: Nice little bar for a quick drink

13/11/2025: Simple, no-fuss bar with great craic and service. The owner is an awesome storyteller. Be sure to ask her about the bar’s history.

25/10/2025: Lovely place very friendly barman had lovely chat with him 😀

03/10/2025: Really great pub with super friendly staff. We especially loved that they have live music starting much earlier than any other place on the weekend. We really enjoyed our time here!

18/11/2025: Beautiful restaurant with lovely food and very nice staff. Visited there today while visiting Waterford. I'll be back.

07/11/2025: We ate here yesterday. It was my first time eating here in over 18 months and I really enjoyed it. I had the Vegan Bap which was Brioche Bap which was slightly toasted with Halloumi Cheese, fried egg, avocado, lettuce, tomato and a nice relish on the side. I did apply all of the relish to my bun which was very tasty. This was so delicious - one of those times you make a noice when you eat because of the lovely taste. Afterwards we had a coffee and the Tunisian orange cake which was very light but very tasty indeed. Service was excellent and it was quiet enough to talk. I look forward to returning.

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.

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.

19/12/2025: Eur800.00 was deducted by Mara restaurant 4 days before the date of the reservation. No prior advice or agreement was given. I rang the restaurant owner thinking this was a mistake and the conversation began with an argument, no apology. I cancelled the reservation as a result and - in fairness - the money was returned immediately. I never received any apology for this transaction from Mara which leads me to believe they think this practice is ok. Avoid giving your card for reservation. Maybe the food is good but I'll never find out.

06/12/2025: Genuinely the best dining experience in Ireland- the best mix of top quality food and excellent service - Mara is an experience not to be missed.

01/10/2025: Very nice hotel, friendly staff, great restaurant

29/09/2025: Kudos to the team at the Viking , I was let down by another hotel and they found me a room , The stay again was brief but superb, new fresh looking rooms and an amazing team

18/12/2025: Lovely cosy hotel. Shout out to Louise and Lisa marie who added Christmas magic to our room, by putting my daughters elves into our room and making our stay extra special ✨️ Gary's brown bread is a must!! Get a copy of the recipe at breakfast 👌

16/12/2025: Really enjoyed our stay here. Great proximity to everything.