The best restaurants in Waterford

14/08/2025: Bustling cafe with excellent food. The lady at counter who seemed to be the owner or manager greeted me warmly as I arrived and I was seated immediately. Food was excellent,10/10

29/06/2025: Cafè Aroma Kilbarry Shopping Centre. Conveniently located at The Kilbarry Centre with all the car parking one will expect in a supermarket / shopping complex. It is worth noting that there are 2 cafes here, one is located inside the supermarket, but Cafe Aroma is an independent one located along the front of the centre. A compact premises, but tastefully decorated in Contemporary vibrant manner ensuring it is both practical and functional. They have maximised their seating capacity very well, with seating inside and outside, and all tables are square (ideal for two) but this allows them to put them together or separate them on demand to create multiple seating options in a compact environment. This is a busy spot at peak times, but it has a good feel to it. Comfortable yet efficient, although at peak times (if you have any decency) you shouldn't really occupy your table for longer than necessary if seating is at capacity. I have seen people sit there reading their phones or taking up a table while sipping on a coffee for an extended period while staff try to cater for incoming customers. This is a pet hate of mine, not just here, but anywhere. Of course the staff will never make you feel that you have outstayed your welcome, but when in a popular spot like this, with limited capacity, and high demand, a little bit of courtesy doesn't go astray. Everything is spotless, absolutely no comments to make here regarding cleanliness. Definitely up to and beyond expected standards. The Service here is incredibly efficient, they have it set up well, and you will be seated, and served in a prompt manner. The staff are very adept at turning tables around quickly and maximising potential. Worth noting that several staff have worked here for quite a while, which would give the impression of a happy workplace, which shines though in the service they deliver. The Full breakfast here is great. The quality of the food is top class, well cooked and plenty of it absolutely no complaints. The toilets are not actually located in the cafe, but you must leave and go in the exit door from the supermarket where the toilets are located. Obviously not feasible to have them within the cafe due to space limitations, but worth noting if you need to pay a visit, try to make one before or after your food. The only observation i would make, and it could be the legs of the chairs, or maybe the floor had been recently cleaned / polished but the chairs had a tendency to slip very easily on the floor, which happened to me when i sat down and the chair slid away from me as I did so, I did make me wonder if an older person of restricted mobility did this there is potential danger of the chair sliding away from them as they take their seat. Maybe this was a one off. I’ll check again in the future.

10/08/2025: Party of 13. Great food. Great hospitality.

30/07/2025: Very lovely place to dine with friends and family...

20/07/2025: I went to Brooklyn last night with my mam and sister. We didn’t have a booking, and it was clearly busy. The gentleman at the check-in station was so friendly and really tried his best to seat us inside. Unfortunately, there was no space, so we sat outside. My sister had just been in the hospital, so we explained that we’d only be staying for a quick main course. The gentleman was incredibly kind and welcoming—we all commented on it afterwards. I ordered the gluten-free fish and chips. Our server, who mentioned it was only his second day, wasn’t sure which meal was gluten-free, but he was very polite and immediately said he would double-check. He was lovely to deal with. Overall, the service was excellent and we had a great experience. The first gentleman—who we guessed might be a manager—even asked if we’d like our food quickly, which we really appreciated given my sister’s situation. The food was a 10/10, and the gluten-free options were fantastic. We’d really like to commend the gentleman who originally helped seat us—he made a big difference to our night.

20/07/2025: The first red flag for us was there was only person on service and waited a long time to make our order . That said he was a good guy just over run. As to the food the meat balls for starter were over cooked yet sauce was nice . The mains were dreadful and like something you would give to your dog with the leftovers from yesterdays dinner . Roast potatoes reheated and you would need a chainsaw to cut through them . Chicken over cooked and roast parnips and carrots were limp and soggy and on a bed of tasteless mash. Gravy tasted like bad wine. Left without having the deserts as we didnt have high hopes after was we were already served.

24/03/2025: Always come here for the spring roll there massive. Good food. Always fast.

26/11/2024: Food is consistently good and the service excellent.

25/07/2025: Excellent service and good food

23/07/2025: Really nice place, friendly staff and good food.

02/07/2025: We had an absolutely amazing time at The Great Escape in their 90's Video Store Room. The room itself had some puzzle aspects that we haven't seen in other rooms so it felt super fresh. Mark was our host and he was super friendly. I can't recommend this escape room enough!

23/05/2025: A fantastic day with the family, really layed out with easy and hard clues. Nice friendly staff and located in the heart of the City.

14/07/2025: Clean and well kept. Seats were lovely and comfortable Friendly staff Clean toilets Plenty of room Large screen and good sound

19/04/2025: Friendly staff, rarely have queues and we always appreciate the relaxed atmosphere.

22/06/2025: I’m over from Spain and was recommended This place. I ordered Turkish Eggs which were delicious! Our waitress Abby, was so kind and helpful, she went above and beyond and even gave us recommendations of what to do in Waterford. 10/10

20/06/2025: Love love love the Bishops Palace. Small but perfectly curated menu . And every member of staff is terrific. Also great playlist!

08/08/2025: Great takeaway food always fresh

07/06/2025: Robertos is hands down the best chipper in Waterford. Dare I saw Ireland. Freshest food friendliest staff. Would 10/10 recommend

13/06/2025: They have the best kebabs in the whole city and further Fast services, nice customers service... 10 out of 10 👌🏼👌🏼

09/06/2025: Best value for money in Waterford always great food and quality service

02/07/2025: Very friendly staff, it's a pleasure to be there.

06/06/2025: Fantastic barista, great coffee, cozy ambiance and a lovely little selection of pastries 👌

20/07/2025: Lovely local tradition pub, owned by the landlord not by a brewery. Good quality Guinness, great for a chat.

27/05/2025: Family bar ,top of the town in Waterford.

15/07/2025: Really good burgers and milkshakes. Great value meal deals. Kind and friendly waitress.

11/06/2025: Great food at a good price. Recommend a visit .

15/07/2025: Good food and service. Great atmosphere

04/06/2025: Inviting, relaxed place Excellent and plentiful food nice place to be

14/08/2025: I was left standing and ignored at counter while I waited for a table on arrival. They weren’t even that busy. One waitress kept her back turned to me while she concentrated on the coffee machine. When another waitress eventually turned up I asked for a table for one. She looked at me without saying anything and then picked up 2 menus and walked off. I left and went to another cafe which I won’t name and was greeted with a warm smile and a good morning. Customer service at Grow HQ has declined significantly since I was last there.

31/07/2025: First time visiting. Food is delicious. Staff couldn’t have been nicer.