The best restaurants in Waterford

09/06/2026: Staff did a great job accommodating 18+ diners who had not booked. Food and service were outstanding!

29/05/2026: First time having Indian food in a while and this place was amazing food was perfect everything we had was delicious and served quickly and together.

24/06/2026: The best coffee and breakfast in Waterford, Melbourne level coffee. Excellent service , could not recommend more

04/06/2026: Friendly, attentive staff, good service, great coffee and chai latte, delicious soup and ciabatta!

21/02/2026: Food and staff great, good fun for the whole family.

17/05/2025: Was in the pub for a night out and we met a lovely bar man named Jason, couldn't be more helpful,

01/05/2025: Only one snag Too much salt on the food, don't put salt all over the chips and please offer the opportunity for me to not have salad dressing

25/07/2025: We had our wedding cake made by Rob&Steve's as we love their cakes. We had a two tier red velvet and lemon cake and it was delicious. I got my flowers from Bizzie Lizzies and dropped them in and the lads arranged them beautifully on the cake. They also delivered and set up our cake at the venue.

11/07/2025: OMG fantastic selection of cakes and confectionery.

10/06/2026: we went in to food today and had a great meal + friendly staff. we ordered chicken jalfrezi / twa balti with garlic nan which was very good and fresh. we will be back

10/06/2026: The service was completely non-existent; we were ignored at the door for 15 minutes, and our server was shockingly inattentive and rude when we finally ordered. To make matters worse, the food arrived lukewarm, completely unseasoned, and the meat was so overcooked and tough it was practically inedible. Save your time and hard-earned money and go literally anywhere else.

10/06/2026: We pay for 1h and they give us 50 minutes .

10/06/2026: I haven't finished my game and I've paid a lot 😭❌

30/05/2026: Many a good day spent in this pub always good memories with the lads all the best cheers Ben .👍🏻

30/05/2026: Here’s a polished review you could post: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a fantastic experience at The City Arms. The atmosphere was exceptional—warm, lively, and welcoming, with the perfect balance of energy and comfort. Whether you're stopping in for a quick drink or spending the evening with friends, the pub has a great vibe that makes you want to stay longer. What truly made the visit stand out was the outstanding service from the bartender. Not only were they friendly, attentive, and professional, but their translation skills were absolutely stellar. They went above and beyond to help bridge language barriers, making everyone feel included and comfortable. Their ability to communicate clearly and effortlessly with people from different backgrounds added a personal touch that elevated the entire experience. The combination of an excellent atmosphere and genuinely exceptional service makes The City Arms a place I would highly recommend. I’ll definitely be returning.

08/05/2026: Recently discovered Romayo’s, and simply refuse to go towards any other take away, it’s so hard to pick something because it’s all just so good! love their new spicebag, always been a fan of chinese spicebag but always thought they lacked chipper chips. Romayo’s fixes this by providing real chicken with fresh chipper chips. Highly recommend!!!

13/04/2026: €8 for a tiny chicken fillet wrap, chicken dry and bland, wrap itself very stale, cold by the time I'd left the shop. Customer service absolutely shocking, staff more concerned with laughing and joking between themselves rather than preparing food or serving customers. As well as that, none of the staff wearing gloves or hair nets, raw and cooked food handled with their bare hands. Will not be back, steer well clear.

26/04/2026: Very helpful staff, great range of products, good prices and a very tasty homemade biryani

17/03/2026: The lady at the till was so kind!

20/06/2026: Pastries were unpleasantly salty. Did you use salted butter?

13/06/2026: Wonderful bakery! All the goods are so flavorful and yummy. Only regret is I can only eat so much.

23/06/2026: A great find for lunch outside Waterford City

20/06/2026: Exellant breakfast freshly made tea was very nice

30/11/2025: What a find!. Best test of a restaurant is to order vegetarian options,which I did. (Im a carnivore) They were beautifully prepared, full of flavour and very satisfying. Lovely wine list. Place was very busy but service was flawless. Enjoy

17/11/2025: We had planned this dinner for weeks and arrived dressed formally, hoping for a nice evening. One member of our group had more to drink than the rest, but the most dramatic moment from our side was him repeating a question during ordering. There were no raised voices, no comments directed at staff, and no disruption of any kind. It was simply a mildly tipsy lad trying to decide between mash or chips. Despite this, the staff seemed convinced we were about to stage a full-scale riot. Service became unusually tense very quickly, and the passive-aggressive highlight of the night was receiving a takeaway dessert box with an angry face drawn on it. Nothing says “fine dining” quite like a doodle that looks as though it was done by a bored child in a maths class. When we politely asked what the issue was, we received no explanation at all. We were given only vague references to “inappropriate behaviour,” although nobody seemed able to describe what that behaviour actually was. We left confused but ready to move on. I was not even going to leave a review. My friend had already shared his experience, and that was going to be the end of it. However, after reading the owner’s public response, which was full of sweeping accusations without specifics and included the particularly theatrical claim that our table “should have been asked to leave at the first instance of the behaviour,” I felt the need to clarify what actually happened. If that is truly what they believed, I genuinely wish they had said something at the time. We would have happily gone somewhere else and spared everyone whatever imaginary crisis they thought was unfolding. To clarify our experience: • No inappropriate comments were made. • No one spoke to staff disrespectfully. • No disturbance occurred at any point. • Staff raised absolutely no concern with us during the meal. • When we asked directly, no explanation was provided. • All accusations afterward were vague and unverifiable. If the restaurant genuinely believes something inappropriate occurred, they are welcome, at last, to specify exactly what it was. They did not do so on the night, and they have not done so since. The only inappropriate behaviour we witnessed came from the staff, not the guests. We will not be returning, and I sincerely hope the next group’s greatest offence is not asking the same question twice.

11/12/2025: Excellent Staff. Great food. Fish and chips are fantastic

20/11/2025: My wife and I had breakfast. Very good coffee and great food. Very friendly staff. We will definitely come back again.

06/05/2026: Lovely variety of flavours. It's nice to get something different from the norm when you order poached eggs

12/04/2026: Love GIY love the food and fantastic staff