The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Waterford, April 2024

"the best place for coffee and fantastic service thanks a million for the free coffee today Philip much appreciated great cafe great staff lovely..."

Graham Byrne

Nicola O Rourke

"Some say it's the best place in Waterford...sure it is .. highly recommend this authentic pub/restaurant,killer pint ,food and very friendly staff..."

Modestas Mikalauskas

"Had a bit of a family union there yesterday. Excellent food, as always, and very fast too. Only place in Waterford to go when people are home to..."

Emer Elizabeth O'Neill

"Service was excellent staff so friendly and the food was fabulous I had the chowder which is amazing ��would highly recommend this..."

Barbara Hynes

"It is a must go venue if visiting Waterford. It's quirky and buzzing. Although we had eaten earlier the food looked delicious and plentiful. The..."

Geraldine Halpin McDonald

Crough Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

Shake Dog

Gino's Gelato Waterford City

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Bishop's Palace Cafe

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Non-smoking restaurants

"Had a gorgeous lunch here today. Fab goats cheese salad and the most amazing sea food chowder. One of the best I've had. Not too heavy and packed..."

Carina Curry

"Seriously good honest thoughtful food. I had the fishcake and chips. Soooo much fish so light and fluffy and fresh with a light and crispy coating...."

Samantha Richardson

"Had Sunday all day breakfast in this fabulous cafe today. Great selection friendly service and wonderful food. Highly recommend top class..."

Mag Fogarty

"Derek and Nancy catered for my daughters communion today... I so highly recommend them to anybody who is looking for professionalism and fabulous..."

Sophie Tobin

"Lovely place to eat and the breakfast was delicious. Highly..."

Steve Brown

"Some of the best french toast I've ever had. Crispy bacon that's actually crispy and the chunky sour dough bread was just..."

Amy Orr

"Enjoyed high tea at the cafe. The food and staff were..."

Jenny Marsh Rosengren

"Delicious seafood chowder & brown bread. Will definitely be back again...."

Sharon Houlihan

"Nice place. Great ambience, food and staff...."

Liam Cahill

"Good fresh food cooked to order. Great service. Kid friendly. Great..."

Sandra Carroll

"Food was tasty and served quickly and great..."

Jodi Masson

"OMG, had the special today, it was orgasmic, my taste buds were tingling. Loved..."

John Kelly

Grow Hq

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely love this place and everything about it from the fresh homegrown food, the staff, the restaurant itself. I'd highly recommend it. Top..."

Emma Brent

"We had a beautiful lunch yesterday. Fantastic setting, great tasting food, friendly staff, prompt service. Would definitely recommend it ! Best of..."

Yvonne O' Regan

"The food is delicious and so flavoursome. The home made chips are gorgeous, and an added bonus is that gluten free options are available for..."

Margaret Ward

"Great cafe with menu that changes regularly with the seasons. Super food and great coffee. Really child friendly. Our 2 year old loves coming here...."

Nicola Kehoe

"Great place. Really top food. Best we have had in..."

Jonathan Maris

"We had a fantastic 4 course lunch here today courtesy of a competition I had won a few months back. "The Hake" was some of the finest I have had and..."

Trish Hearne

"Had lunch here recently. To say it was excellent would be an understatement. From the surroundings, service, food, to the bill everything was..."

Carrie O'Brien

"Great food & service at a very good price. All fresh and organic ingredients with some clever & unusual..."

Dave Fogarty

"One of the best places to eat in..."

Keith Fitzgerald

"fantastic...always always great food and service. The combination of flavours and imagination of the chef there is..."

Hanna Long

"Wonderful place, hopefully this will inspire many more people to grow their own and live a healthy lifestyle. Great food in the..."

Eunice Long

"Goes to show healthy food is not boring or bland... Absolutely gorgeous...So tasty. And a fab looking venue. Staff are so nice. We will be..."

Cathriona English

"Delicious fresh food, great courses, lovely to see the gardens too each season. Continued success to Grow..."

Maria Monaghan

"Fantastic food and excellent staff !!! We def be back..."

Orla Butler

"Es un lugar precioso! Lleno de encanto y con comida muy sabrosa. Espero volver algun dia a Irlanda y vover a visitar este lugar. Muchas..."

Eva Llaneza Gonzalez

"My 7 year old son was at the one-week Kids Summer Camp in July and August. Every morning he started his day with a class of yoga which was a very..."

Kasia Wojtek Cichy

The Fat Angel

Wheelchair Accessible

"Happened across this little gem while out walking around the city and what a find!! Situated on cathedral square with lovely relaxed outdoor seating..."

Maire-Therese Dunne

"Just had gorgous soup here for lunch, Chorizo & chickpea in a tomato base, Sooo Tasty, Highly..."

Grainne Daly

"So great to see this hidden gem in the heart of the Waterford shopping district! Very warm and friendly and old world rustic charm, and a very..."

Laura Adventourist

"We just adore our Tuesday visits. Such a stunning location for a high end wine bar. Great coffee and lunches. Cannot recommend this treasure..."

Rebecca Toblerone Cappuccini

"Great wine bar with a terrific selection of drinks, plus scrumptious food. Really friendly, laid back service and a lovingly restored interior..."

Eithne O'Toole

"Had wanted to Try Here for sometime,finally last Friday Myself 3 friends went.Beautiful place Great Atmosphere,Extensive Wine list and Great..."

Tina Sinnott

Brooklyn Restaurant

Lara Restaurant

Asgard Bar

87/100 (1069 ratings)

Kyoto

87/100 (1368 ratings)

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I would highly recommend Kyoto as the go to place to have a fantastic meal out. The staff are the best I have comes across in any food establishment..."

Tom Healy

"For me Kyoto is the best restaurant in Waterford by far and my go to place to eat out or for takeaway! The food is consistantly delicious, every..."

Simona Balanuta

"My first time in Kyoto yesterday evening, got sushi mixed starter which was fab, nice bottle of white wine and I tried a curry dish. Couldn't fault..."

Emma Brent

"Amazing food great menu, very friendly & helpful staff. Very reasonably priced , can't recommend this place highly enough. Had a great night &..."

Lisa Ryan

"Gorgeous little place with fantastic food, highly recommend! The chocolate fudge cake was to die for..."

Carrie Moon

"Excellent meal here in relaxed surroundings. Very nice selection of food well served. Highly recommend this..."

Gerry Gilligan

"Fantastic food and really friendly staff. The yakitori duck is to die for, and the sushi is so fresh and delicious. Will definitely be..."

Allison Boyle

"Love this place!! Kyoto has no MSG additives to their clean food & have an excellent variety of Asian food to choose from. The staff are welcoming &..."

Victoria Walshe

"The food was delicious, sushi was fresh and it was all served by attentive and friendly staff. We loved..."

Ciara O Connell

"Very fresh good food. Lovely friendly staff. Definitely going back. A gem in Waterford cuisine circle..."

Sandra Barrett

"Absolutely love Kyoto! The staff are so nice, every single one of them are helpful, friendly and very attentive. The food is amazing, the spicy beef..."

Aífe De Sutún

"Amazing food and service! Had such a lovely evening down here tonight. Loved the food and the staff are so polite and lovely! Cannot wait to come..."

Rhiannon Colbert

"Fabulous food, excellent service, best lunch in so long, will be back for another Bento Box �!!..."

Catherine Kavanagh

"Fab food great service and Lovely staff a really enjoyable meal..."

Emma Smyth

Chingon

Free off-street parking

The Holy Cross Pub

87/100 (1084 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was excellent and the service was prompt, courteous, efficient and extremely friendly. I have to say the bread with the soup was possibly..."

Paul Heaney

"We celebrated my sister's 60th birthday on Thurs we all ordered different starters and main courses each and every one of the dishes were delicious...."

Maureen Stack

"Myself & hubby go out to the holy cross most Sunday for dinner. Have to say the food is outstanding and the staff are always so friendly. Would..."

Jenna Fleming

"My mothers favorite place, great food, great..."

Mary Carbery

"Friendly staff and couldn’t fault the food steak was yummy..."

Edel Quirke

Kashmir Tandori

Wheelchair Accessible

Fan Dynasty

86/100 (3621 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were looking for a great place to eat and nothing seemed to be right until we stumbled down a little side street and there it was a stunning..."

Faye Dodsley

"Thank you so much to all the staff in the granary for turning a diaster of a situation into such a beautiful occasion . The staff are absolutely..."

Rachael Moore Kennedy

"My first time there for breakfast with my daughter for my birthday it was absolutely gorgeous and staff were lovely definitely will be back and would..."

Kathleen Flynn

"Got exceptional food for a family event recently. 5 star service between ordering, collection and consumption. Would highly recommend for catering..."

Becky Dalton

"Never fails to please. Their Christmas Eve buffet breakfast was amazing. Not only the superb selection of food, but the staff were so welcoming; even..."

Anne Holden

"We ordered the Granary catering service for our Daughters christening the food and service was exceptional - Peter and his team gave me great advise..."

Lisa Browne

"lovely staff with amazing food. I got the open chicken salad with 3 salads only €10, it was gorgeous. The desserts and coffee also..."

Joeanne Bailey

"Got food here for my sons Communion fantastic service and food, staff are so lovely and..."

Paula Mc Auliffe

"Best coffee, cheesecakes, sandwiches ever, friendly staff and truly talented chef's. Whether you want a place for a group of people or simply want to..."

Dorota Boguta

"Food is delicious and there is always a great variety. Staff are very friendly and helpful. And there is always plenty of room there so no rush to..."

Elaine Searson

"Great place! Nice food, reasonably priced and great service. Turned up this morning for breakfast with a group of about 20 women and they could not..."

Anna Power

"I absolutely loved everything the food the atmosphere and the very efficient and friendly staff everything absolutely perfect I will definitely be..."

Anne Fenlon Coe

"The guys in the Granary supplied me with food for my Wife's surprise 40th. From start to finish the service was brilliant. I spoke to Sarah who took..."

Mick Rowe

"travelled to the granary yesterday afternoon for a baby shower. The staff and the food were second to none. I couldn't recommend them highly..."

Margaret Moore

"Really great staff in here, and even better coffee! (Also the best hand-drawn signage I've ever seen.) Highly..."

Criostóir Ó Caoimh

"4 communions , 3rd confirmation yesterday . Food absolutely amazing as always. So professional , not a bite left over !!!Thank you Peter and to the..."

Martina Fanning

"Easy to find, easy to park nearby. Lovely lunchtime food. All good and..."

John Jackson

"Love the granary .Peter and all the staff are so friendly .Fantastic food , great service..."

Lisa Power

"Enjoyed my Bacon Bap so much I posted it on FB also had the famous Porridge made in County Waterford. Would highly recommend this to anyone traveling..."

Eula Jourdan

"Delicious food. Lovely staff. Great value for..."

Valerie Bhreathnach

"perfect place, kind staff, good food. C u again..."

Andreja Kavelj Kajganic

"Excellent staff so friendly scones are so good was delighted with the customer care they gave me my daughter and her friend were there i will be..."

Clare Dowd

"Lovely restaurant, Fantastic food and Really friendly staff, What more could you ask for� (I'll be..."

Michael Lyne

"Thank you to Peter and all his staff for another amazing Christmas Eve Breakfast event. We came away fed for the day and full of that special feeling..."

Mary Wallace

"What a fantastic and successful coffee morning today, hosted by Peter and his team, on behalf of Waterford and South East Samaritans. They catered so..."

Patricia White

"We had a fabulous meal of artichoke olive tart and mushroom chicken tart and fresh salads : Cous cous, carrot salad, egg salad, fruit salad and tasty..."

Stacy Dedinas

"I love this place and visit anytime I am in Waterford! Their chicken pie is..."

Olivia Beardmore

"Xxxxxx LOVE Going In To THE Heat And Relaxing staff are so nice as is everyone in there need to do some coffee cake as..."

Jennifer Haberlin

Loko

86/100 (1769 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Serves Alcohol

Free off-street parking

"Had a fantastic lunch in Loko today, everything so fresh and the menu is the best I’ve seen in Waterford by far � staff are super nice and..."

Maggie Bermingham

"Best food in Waterford full stop! Love everything on the menu, the staff are all lovely and the atmosphere is great. Couldn’t recommend it..."

Al Hennessy

"Had a lovely lunch today wit my cousins. Lovely place, staff nd food. Lots of food nd drink to choose from. Deffo will b back again to try more ov d..."

Louise Walsh

"Had a meal here tonite was fantasic service was very good will go back there again highly recommend this place to go for 100%..."

Kathleen Butler

"At last a funky eating experience & a varied original modern menu to keep my fussy teenagers intrigued & happy in Waterford. Excellent cocktail &..."

Karina Thompson

"Loko always had style and pizazz it has now found added soul and heart in it'd new owners. Cannot recommend going out enough. Don't hesitate pop out..."

Rebecca Toblerone Cappuccini

"Really exceptional service and tasty food. Good selection on the menu. Cocktails could do with a bit more oomph. Overall a great spot..."

Thomas McGarrity

"Gorgeous meal last night. Highly recommend. The flatbread was delicious, staff were super friendly and efficient. Cocktails were amazing. Will be..."

Linda Lanigan

"Warm friendly relaxed atmosphere. Food is amazing and fantastic prices. Definitely going to be a regular place for me to go. Best place to eat in..."

Emma Stephens

"I would highly recommend, gorgeous interior, staff are brilliant, not expensive and the food it just amazing! (Cocktails are fab too) I would give 10..."

Laura Kavanagh

"Would visit again just for the staff! First time there and the food was gorgeous but honestly matched if not outshone by the service especially a red..."

Sarah Honan

"Just had a fantastic meal with the family. Food top quality and staff so friendly and polite thanks Jamie and Nicola. we will be back..."

Michelle Keohan

"Thanks so much for everything yesterday, 12 of us had a lovely meal with a great atmosphere & fantastic staff. We'll definitely be back..."

Niki Burns

"Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere. Best meal we have ever had � highly recommend..."

Anita Connolly

Burzza

86/100 (1507 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yeah. This is exactly what Waterford's nightclub area needed. Amazing food. Brings a sense of vibrancy and modernity to what was a drab outdoor..."

Aoife O Neill

"Lovely Pizza, Simone made for us a special pizza , we was a big group of Italian people and we enjoyed the perfect pizza made like in Italy, thanks..."

Monica Ghiani

"Mothers Day lunch here today was fantastic. Probably the best burger I have ever had. Super place and will be..."

Stephanie Keating

"Great atmosphere efficient staff lovely food what more could you ask for. Highly..."

Charlotte Lowe

"Love it !. Best Burgers I ever tasted. You must try guys. Staff is also perfect. The best. Top of the..."

Leszek Wysocki

"Amazing food. I ordered a burger and it was the nicest bringer I've ever tasted. My girlfriend ordered a pizza and she had agreed with the quality...."

Mark Ryan

"Ate here with my husband - everything was excellent! From first impression to staff to food- which was top notch, so fresh and tasty. Well done..."

Miriam V Cleary

"Fantastic bitta grub, lovely staff..highly recommend..."

Alan O'Neill

"First visit to Burzza was last Friday evening, definitely won't be the last, food was fantastic and all the staff very helpful and friendly �..."

Lisa Gaule

"Absolutely delicious!! Worth flying all the way from Melbourne, Australia for the Nachos & Wings! Fantastic service too ! Naimh you’re a..."

Shell Flanagan

"Love the grubbage here, but absolutely gutted the chilli bread is gone � I used to get it every time..."

Ceara Dennison

T Junction

86/100 (101 ratings)

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