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Haddington
Town Centre
The Waterside Bistro
The Waterside Bistro Reviews

The Waterside Bistro

British, Seafood, European, Eat & Drink

Dishes priced around£14

Reviews of The Waterside Bistro (870)

Read what people think about The Waterside Bistro! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.4/6

870 reviews

5.4/6

870 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Average"
3/6
Neil C.2 years ago · 1 review

Disappointed with the quality of the main meals served, certainly not up to expectation set from previous visits.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gillian H.2 years ago · 1 review

Exceptional food. Top class service. Wonderful location. Will definitely be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 2 reviews

So easy - from arrival through ordering, eating to goodbyes - the staff team are brilliant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Isobel W.2 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service We will be back Excellent meal

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael M.2 years ago · 6 reviews

It has been a long time since I have been to The Waterside Bistro, however, I will definitely be coming back again in the very near future. Food, service and staff were all excellent. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending The Waterside to any of my friends. Look forward to coming back again soon. Thank you.

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"Excellent"
6/6
Mick R.2 years ago · 1 review

perfect Friday evening - great food, great beer, great people and great prices - as usual!

"Very good"
5/6
Marion R.2 years ago · 1 review

Great meal at The Bistro. Lovely food and service was good

"Excellent"
6/6
Anne M.2 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service in a lovely restaurant in a lovely location!

"Very good"
5/6
Janet S.2 years ago · 1 review

We regularly eat at The Waterside as we live close by. This visit was as good as ever, friendly attentive service, great food and atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!

"Very good"
5/6
Kirsty P.2 years ago · 1 review

Always met by friendly staff who couldn’t have done more to welcome us and made sure the dogs had water, we had drinks and a lovely table when it came to lunch. Loved the menu which has a mix of traditional dishes and some more unusual Ones. Food excellent and good value in a lovely setting

"Very good"
5/6
Elizabeth W.2 years ago · 1 review

Had a lovely meal yesterday.The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the food was,as always very tasty.thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Watson R.2 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic!! Great services, delicious food, could ask for more, will go back there again soon.

"Very good"
5/6
Zoe P.2 years ago · 1 review

Friendly helpful staff. Great food and service. Local restaurant, very likely to return

"Excellent"
6/6
Ron M.2 years ago · 1 review

Excellent all round great service and food will be back

"Average"
3/6
Eilidh M.2 years ago · 1 review

It was very busy when we arrived and it felt as though the staff were rushing us on. Specials were told to my husband only (i had nipped to the bathroom) Waiter seemed impatience while we were deciding on food choices. Food out very quickly after ordering and very little time between courses. Not until dessert menus came out did we have a bit of time but we choose to enjoy a winevand send the waiter away when asked if ready to order. Food was tasty, my prawn starter was disappointing brochie was stale and tiny prawns. Main course and dessert both delicous (mussels and trifle) my husband realky enjoyed the goats chees starter, surf n turf special and crumble for dessert. Overall satisfactory but service poor

"Excellent"
6/6
Tim S.2 years ago · 1 review

Great food, atmosphere and service as always. Thanks again :)

"Good"
4/6
Alexander A.2 years ago · 1 review

A very pleasant pleasant meal with courteous and polite staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carla H.2 years ago · 1 review

Great service and atmosphere. The staff are amazing and super helpful

"Very good"
5/6
Kirsty S.2 years ago · 1 review

loved it, great staff, great venue and we had a lovely evening. Thank you Why did next table get tablet and mints and we just gor mints when we left 😏😂

"Very good"
5/6
kirsty p.2 years ago · 1 review

Meeting with a friend for food and a catch up

"Excellent"
6/6
Denise C.2 years ago · 22 reviews

Stunning day. Beautiful location. Wonderful meal- seabass fillets, turmeric rice, mornay sauce with crispy kale - delicious! Followed by fab trifle.

"Excellent"
6/6
Suzanne B.2 years ago · 3 reviews

The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Our Sunday roast was delicious!

"Very good"
5/6
Mike S.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Another excellent meal. Great food and atmosphere. Good service. Recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
mark p.2 years ago · 1 review

Great food great service great location. Just great. Loved it

"Excellent"
6/6
sarah c.2 years ago · 1 review

Incredible service, delicious food and beautiful views. Would highly recommend!

"Very good"
5/6
John M.2 years ago · 1 review

The food was great as was the service . All in all a great day out for lunch.

"Excellent"
6/6
stephen f.2 years ago · 1 review

Staff first class Service exceptional & food was Amazing Whole place spotless. I had battered fish and chips with onion rings my wife had breaded fish and chips. I must say hers was better than mine but both amazing. Will definitely will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alistair W.2 years ago · 1 review

Great location, great staff and delicious food. Would Highly recommend

"Very good"
5/6
Norma J.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and excellent service. Quaint bistro with a lovely waterside setting.

"Very good"
5/6
Chris E.2 years ago · 3 reviews

Beautiful location. Service was exceptional, food excellent. Another enjoyable visit.

"Very good"
5/6
Colin M.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely lunch thank you Waterside, see you again soon, cheers

"Excellent"
6/6
David L.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely dinner for 4 and everyone choose differently, each course and selection was excellent, can’t fault it , definitely will be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Alasdair N.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and atmosphere. Excellent service. Thanks to all the boys and girls!

"Excellent"
6/6
June M.2 years ago · 2 reviews

James and the staff always make the visit memorable and the food was delicious.

"Very good"
5/6
Duncan R.2 years ago · 1 review

Great lunch at this friendly bistro with wonderful attentive staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jeanette H.2 years ago · 2 reviews

This is rapidly becoming one of our favourite places to eat. The food is lovely and value for money. The staff are great and the atmosphere is wonderful.

"Excellent"
6/6
Blaise R.2 years ago · 1 review

Beautiful food and venue but the staff really make this place superb! Nothing is too much trouble. 5 stars!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sheila W.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Just perfect. Great service, good food, nice wine. What’s not to like!?

"Excellent"
6/6
Alister G.2 years ago · 1 review

Staff were excellent from the first step in the door until we left. Brilliant menu choices and the food was superb.

"Very good"
5/6
Mr and mrs W.2 years ago · 1 review

Excellent meal out with family and the staff were very attentive.

"Good"
4/6
Jacqueline W.2 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food , a nice ambience and good service . Lovely location ! It ticked all the boxes

"Very good"
5/6
Martin T.2 years ago · 1 review

Wij aten voor de eerste keer bij de Riverside bistro en hebben echt heerlijk gegeten. Zeer vriendelijke bediening en een prettige atmosfeer. Een topper! We gaan zeker terug!

"Very good"
5/6
Michael R.2 years ago · 1 review

A nice experience combined with good service which was nice.

"Very good"
5/6
Alison G.2 years ago · 1 review

Good lunch as always. New menu and enthusiastic staff. We will be back.

"Very good"
5/6
Ian R.2 years ago · 1 review

Great meal and service, food was lovely. Was a tiny bit chilly with the door, but nothing bad

"Excellent"
6/6
Steve L.2 years ago · 1 review

Great staff and great food made a memorable birthday dinner

"Very good"
5/6
Peter H.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and setting. The risotto was best yet, but everyone enjoyed their choice of food.

"Excellent"
6/6
J K.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was cooked to perfection, waiter explained the specials and his attention to detail was excellent

"Excellent"
6/6
Klaudia R.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Wonderful restaurant! friendly staff, excellent food and brilliant atmosphere - either sitting outside by the river or inside by the cosy fireplace! love the visit each time:)

"Very good"
5/6
Sara M.2 years ago · 1 review

Food was great and staff very friendly , definitely recommend it

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