Restaurants in County Waterford
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47 The Bistro
A popular restaurant with curvy contemporary décor, serving sizzling stir-fries, stodgy classics such as Irish stew and pasta, and delicious desserts. Book ahead to get a table.
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An Seanachaí
The rough-hewn walls of the 'Old Storyteller' could certainly tell a few stories of their own. Parts of this thatched-roof pub date back to the 14th century from its earliest incarnation as a farm. It's an atmospheric spot for a pint, a meal (try the house-speciality fish pie) or regular live music. On the grounds, a dozen self-catering cottages are available for multi-day rentals.
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Barron’s Bakery
Barron’s Bakery has used the same Scotch brick ovens since 1887. Sandwiches, light meals and a mouth-watering selection of cakes and buns baked on the premises are available in its spearmint-green-painted cafe, while its breads are also sold in shops and markets throughout the area.
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Bodéga!
The décor is all Spanish cantina, but the French chefs' menu is straight out of his homeland. The ever-changing menu, altered according to what's freshest, features wonderful dishes such as moules frites (mussels with fries) and Toulouse sausage, and there's a late-opening wine bar.
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Mill Restaurant
From the moment you walk in the door, you feel at ease: staff are patient with kids, the place is smart but relaxed, and it's clear everyone's having a good time. Seafood, such as pistachio- encrusted cod, is the main speciality, but it also serves succulent steaks and crispy pizzas.
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White Horses
Energetically run by three sisters, this tasty bistro serves nourishing fare like fresh seafood chowder or locally caught seafood on plates handmade in the village. Enjoy a drink on the bench out front or a meal at a sunny lawn table out back.
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Nude Food
When you've gained fame for a market cart called Naked Lunch, naming your next venture is easy. The only thing bare here is the plates after diners finish. From carefully crafted coffees to a beautiful selection of deli items, this cafe stands out. But save yourself for the lunch and dinner menus which feature top Waterford ingredients in sandwiches, salads, starters and hot mains that are hearty, honest and flavourful.
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Wine Vault
One of a cluster of quality eateries, this beautiful little restaurant is on two floors of an Elizabethan town house, with one floor housing the wine cellar. The food is a treat, ranging from starters like rabbit sausages and West Cork mussels to calamari and onwards.
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Vee Bistro
In a port-wine-coloured building with tribal art and abstract canvases on the walls, the Vee's French-accent is most apparent at night when the menu really is bistro-derived. By day, expect competent cafe food: fry-ups in the am, lunch specials in the pm.
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Pine Room
Tramore’s classiest restaurant is found inside a Georgian house with seascapes decorating the walls and a rustic feel. The emphasis is on meat, with some great chicken dishes on the menu as well as a vegetarian dish of the day.
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Esquire
Located behind the post office, this gastro-pub with the feel of a smugglers’ haunt serves locally caught fish as well as traditional meaty dishes like duck, lamb and veal, and a veggie option. Hours fluctuate outside summer.
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Paddy Gonzales
This pub, which looks more like an American diner with its seating booths, is overpriced but a good option if you're travelling with children. It offers breakfasts, a carvery and, Wednesday to Saturday nights, Mexican food.
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Foley's
This inviting trad pub serves good steaks, fish and burgers in its interior replete with peacock wallpaper, leather-backed benches and an open fire, or in a beer garden out back.
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Café Lucia
You may have to wait for one of the colourful seats in this deservedly popular place, which dishes out homemade soups, fresh juices, salads, paninis, wraps and Thai fish cakes.
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Haricot's Wholefood Restaurant
With local artwork on the walls and Billie Holiday on the stereo, this a great place to tuck into the newspaper, along with dishes such as fish chowder, beef stew and vegan casserole.
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Olde Forge
Quality not quantity is true of the variety at this seasonally opening cafe. There are only four or five dishes on the menu at any given time, such as gourmet-style fish and chips.
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Saffron
Low lighting and plum-coloured walls give this impressive Indian restaurant an intimate, classy ambience. The spicy chickpea chana massala is highly recommended.
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Cakes & Bakes
The aroma of baked goods straight from the oven is likely to entice you inside this cosy little cafe, whether to snack on the premises or pick up items to take away.
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O'Brien Chophouse
Up here in Waterford's hills the sea seems distant which makes the menu of steaks and chops all the more appropriate at this bastion of traditional cooking. But there's modern flair in the kitchen and always a surprise or two on the specials board. The Victorian decor of this old pub has been beautifully restored.
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Melody’s Nire View
Stop for a pint and panino in Melody’s Nire View, where the genial folk have info on local walks and activities.
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Farmers Market
Breads, cheeses, chocolate and hot food to eat on the spot are available at Dungarvan’s weekly farmers market.
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Interlude
Weird knobbly furniture and indie music gives this Irish–European quayfront cafe an underground vibe.
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Market
Crepes and cheeses are available alongside craft-work at the weekly Saturday market.
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Tannery
An old leather tannery houses this innovative and much-lauded restaurant, where Paul Flynn creates seasonally changing dishes that focus on just a few flavours and celebrates them through preparations that are at once comforting yet surprising. There's intimate seating downstairs or tables in the buzzing, loftlike room upstairs. Service is excellent. Book so you don't miss out.
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Spinnaker Bar
Eat at sidewalk tables watching beachgoers pass, inside amid nautical knickknacks or out back in the sheltered beer garden. Wherever you choose, you'll enjoy top-notch casual seafood fare. Chowders, fish and chips, salads and fresh specials are expertly prepared. There's live music on summer weekends.
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