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Haddington
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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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"Excellent"
6/6
Sam F.7 months ago · 1 review

Staff were really brilliant, great selection for gluten free. Menu was really good

"Average"
3/6
Alison H.7 months ago · 2 reviews

Mixed; one meal was very good, equal to our high expectations. Sadly, the Risotto dish badly missed the mark on this occasion. I was offered a replacement meal, and we were not charged for the risotto. It was a bit disappointing though. We shall go back another time though, we have never been disappointed at this restaurant before.

"Average"
3/6
Kate B.7 months ago · 1 review

It was fine. Service was great.,it was rather dark where we sat….there was a huge plant on tne windowsill blocking out the view over tne river…which seemed a shame on such a lovely sunny day. Wine was good. My pork loin was rather tough. I wish I had gone for tne fish like my friend did.

"Excellent"
6/6
ruth w.7 months ago · 1 review

Food was really delicious, staff were very friendly and attentive. Beautiful setting and characterful restaurant with lovely candles. Top notch!

"Very good"
5/6
Peter B.7 months ago · 2 reviews

Great options for gluten-free, and generally a nice range of items on the menu. Really super place.

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"Excellent"
6/6
David M.7 months ago · 1 review

Great food and fast service which impressed our US guests

"Excellent"
6/6
Lois C.7 months ago · 3 reviews

We had a splendid lunch of two starters each I had a herring & potato salad followed by fish cakes with salad & a glass of house white . My companion chose Beetroot & peanut salad and then chicken liver pate . All deliciously fresh & the substantial portions meant no room for pudding afterwards .

"Excellent"
6/6
Mike B.7 months ago · 1 review

Good food, nice atmosphere, excellent staff. Happy to recommend it.

"Good"
4/6
Gordon B.7 months ago · 1 review

Food was okay. But atmosphere ruined by two badly-behaved small children at next table with selfish parents who just focused on their own lunch.

"Not good "
2/6
Mandy P.7 months ago · 1 review

Lack of quantity and quality produce. We were sat down to a very sticky table which made it difficult to lift the menu. Had to ask waitress to come and wipe it down. Seafood stew lacked seafood and very watery. Beef served in a tasteless spongy bun. Sweets however were lovely and filling. Overall pretty disappointed and won’t hurry back.

"Very good"
5/6
Louise B.7 months ago · 1 review

We all enjoyed a lovely meal, plenty of choice for vegetarian and pescatarians .

"Very good"
5/6
David W.7 months ago · 1 review

Good food, good service. Table for two was quite small and became cluttered.

"Excellent"
6/6
Callum S.7 months ago · 1 review

Really excellent food and the staff were so helpful in accommodating us - much appreciated! Will come again.

"Very good"
5/6
Linda M.7 months ago · 1 review

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was good especially the cherry clafoutis

"Excellent"
6/6
sharon c.7 months ago · 1 review

Lovely restaurant , great food & service was excellent too . beautiful location . The Sunday roast sirloin roast was very good as well as the fish & chips . great recommendation by our friends & now we are recommending it too . We were in East Lothian giving our family visiting from the US a tour around the area all the way to North Berwick & it was a good place to stop for Sunday lunch .

"Excellent"
6/6
Kirstin R.7 months ago · 1 review

Really good food and friendly staff. Highly recommended. Good menu.

"Excellent"
6/6
Julia W.7 months ago · 1 review

Delicious food, lovely setting and great service. We ate from the specials board and everything was innovative, fresh and beautifully presented.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alison B.7 months ago · 3 reviews

Excellent food. Great choice on menu. So much more than just pub food. Lovely location and atmosphere plus the team are amazing- friendly whilst professional. Very welcoming place. We visit whenever we can

"Excellent"
6/6
Alison G.7 months ago · 2 reviews

Great team, lovely food and atmosphere. Good parking and well signposted

"Average"
3/6
Ross W.7 months ago · 1 review

Great food but poor table at end of very noisy bar where glasses being cleaned. Table was cramped, should not really have been in use. A shame really.

"Very good"
5/6
peter b.7 months ago · 1 review

Always a pleasure to visit the Waterside. Great service and food is always great!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Aileen S.7 months ago · 1 review

Service and meal were both amazing. Beautiful place and setting.

"Awful"
1/6
Graeme T.7 months ago · 1 review

Food bland fish greasy and tasteless . Steak just dead meat on a plate. Pepper sauce flavourless . Staff very nice and helpful but food let it down

"Very good"
5/6
Peter B.7 months ago · 1 review

Able to book a table at short notice, food and service were excellent and what a picturesque setting.

"Good"
4/6
Angela H.7 months ago · 1 review

Lovely surroundings with good food. Service a bit slow but would recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Laura R.7 months ago · 1 review

Locale molto grazioso, personale gentilissimo e cibo ottimo! Ottimo il rapporto qualità prezzo

"Very good"
5/6
Claire P.7 months ago · 1 review

Excellent service, excellent food, lovely people. We were there for my son’s birthday. Everything was perfect & our dog was very welcome too. Would highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stuart D.8 months ago · 1 review

Excellent food and excellent service from nice staff at reasonable prices

"Excellent"
6/6
Emily P.8 months ago · 1 review

We had a lovely meal. Very large portions and excellent service. We will definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jeremy R.8 months ago · 7 reviews

Excellent location and service up to the usual high standard. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we will certainly keep returning.

"Very good"
5/6
William I.8 months ago · 1 review

Great place as always - have been coming for years

"Very good"
5/6
Benoît L.8 months ago · 1 review

Un très bel endroit et une bonne cuisine. C'était exactement ce qu'il nous fallait pour notre dernier repas en Ecosse !

"Excellent"
6/6
Clare S.8 months ago · 1 review

Impeccable service, friendly and professional staff, delicious food and beautiful surroundings. A real gem in Haddington.

"Very good"
5/6
Mary E.8 months ago · 1 review

Very good meal in a lovely setting. Excellent evening overall

"Very good"
5/6
Carol D.8 months ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service and a very warm welcome very relaxing atmosphere

"Very good"
5/6
GRAHAM B.8 months ago · 1 review

Lovely welcome and service. Food excellent and plentiful. The setting next to the river is very pleasing.

"Excellent"
6/6
Denise C.8 months ago · 22 reviews

Beautiful day in beautiful surroundings enjoying delicious food. The lentil and bacon soup, scallops with black pudding and burger were all enjoyed by my companions while I found the pulled pork tacos in bbq sauce with coleslaw and chips absolutely delicious. To finish we scoffed down the cherry clafoutis and the lemon posset with honeycomb shards.

"Excellent"
6/6
Beverley M.8 months ago · 3 reviews

Wonderful food and ambience. Friendly staff . Very efficient. Thank you

"Very good"
5/6
MICHAEL P.8 months ago · 1 review

A lovely varied menu with different choices instead of the frequent "just burgers and fish and chips"! Excellent meal, and very attentive service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gail A.8 months ago · 1 review

Lovely meal and great atmosphere, well looked after by great staff as ever, thank you 😊

"Excellent"
6/6
Neil D.8 months ago · 2 reviews

Absolutely fabulous meal, with fantastic service. Definitely going back there again.

"Very good"
5/6
Sally S.8 months ago · 1 review

Tasty roast lunch, fabulous fish and chips with family 😋

"Excellent"
6/6
Ralph B.8 months ago · 3 reviews

Excellent small portion Sunday Roast as usual with a friendly service.

"Very good"
5/6
Joe R.8 months ago · 1 review

The food is always good. Enjoying going there. Great spot.

"Excellent"
6/6
June M.8 months ago · 2 reviews

As always amazing staff and amazing food, couldn't fault it.

"Very good"
5/6
wilson l.8 months ago · 1 review

All good, food excellent,staff first class I will be back

"Very good"
5/6
Eilish G.8 months ago · 1 review

Excellent friendly service , tasty food and interesting non alcoholic beverages. Thanks you .

"Very good"
5/6
Paula S.8 months ago · 3 reviews

Lovely service & food as always - great place and location

"Excellent"
6/6
John W.8 months ago · 1 review

Really nice, friendly staff. Really helpful. Great food. A great dining experience.

"Very good"
5/6
Ross F.8 months ago · 1 review

Really good service ,lovely food. main course a bit large

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