Waterford & The East

Traditional Italian flavours, well-stocked plates, and warm hospitality have made Emiliano's the favourite Italian eatery in town. Seafood pasta, crispy pizza, and the rich gelato desserts are always in demand.

Taste traditional Irish flavours at a fine dinner served in the idyllic ambience of Waterford Castle, located on a 310-acre island east of the city. The restaurant was acclaimed in the 2018 Michelin Guide, and serves a wide variety of fish, lamb, and vegetable dishes, as well as fruit and sheep yoghurt-based delights.

A Victorian pub right in the Viking Triangle, this is one of Waterford's oldest pubs and is noted by many for the best pub grub in town. Expect fish and chips, seafood chowder, bacon ribs, and Guinness pie, to pick a few.

Bodega Restaurant, located in the heart of Waterford city, features vaguely Spanish décor and an interesting mix of local and Mediterranean flavours, from mushroom soup and Atlantic prawns to chargrilled beef fillet.

The Esquire is an elegant but friendly restaurant in the seashore town of Tramore, offering à la carte menu, fresh seafood, and exquisite wine. Rooms can also be booked for overnight stays.

The elegant eatery of the Strand Inn specialises in locally produced fresh seafood. Enjoy a breakfast with scenic views on the terrace, and listen to the live music played every day in the lounge!

The Tannery is a multi-award winning restaurant next to Dungarvan castle, featuring an extensive selection of fine dishes and wines, widely acclaimed for seafood-based courses such as the crab creme brulee. They also run a cookery school.

A seafood family-run restaurant housed in a 16th-century building, with a true affinity for the ocean, and an emphasis on quality local produce and traditional fares.

A thatched-roof pub in business still 1846, hosting various events and serving meals all day long, from Irish breakfast to pizza baked in a wood burning oven. Holiday homes are also available.

The Waterfront Restaurant at the Waterford Marina Hotel in Waterford City is ideally situated overlooking the beautiful river Suir. It has an exciting selection of dishes to choose from, either the A La Carte or Evening Dinner menu.