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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
Shirley M.2 years ago · 1 review

Excellent as usual, best food and service. Thanks to all the staff at The Waterside

"Very good"
5/6
Jillian B.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food. A busy Saturday evening but good service despite how busy it was

"Excellent"
6/6
Moira S.2 years ago · 5 reviews

Great day was had thank you James and all the team.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sooi L.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Friendly service. Food was great too. The staff was very accommodating with the 3 boys in the party.

"Very good"
5/6
Jacqueline C.2 years ago · 1 review

Was our first time at the Bistro. Lovely place, very friendly and attentive staff. Great food. Would definitely return.

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"Excellent"
6/6
Pam H.2 years ago · 5 reviews

Always enjoy our dining experience here. Amazing food, staff and atmosphere. On this occasion we had some special requirements which were taken care of without any issues.

"Excellent"
6/6
Heather C.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Service and food were exceptional, a very enjoyable evening in a lovely setting.

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

Our party of six had another enjoyable lunch at the Waterside Bistro. We moved outside for coffee afterwards, as the sun had come out, and enjoyed the riverside setting

"Good"
4/6
Su T.2 years ago · 3 reviews

We returned here after a wonderful experience in March, but sadly it did not measure up! Our waiter was lovely and very attentive, but we felt incredibly rushed, we had hardly finished our starters when the main course arrived. We were sat in the restaurant near the toilets, so there was a constant stream of people, before we had sat in the bar area, where it was light, bright and we were able to take our time. Reqlly sad, as we did like our visit in March and were looking forward to returning. Also the dishes were far too big and we couldn't eat it all.

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

Lunch time trip to the bistro was fantastic. Great choices on the menu and the food was excellent. Staff were first class as well and made for a very enjoyable visit. Thoroughly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

"Excellent"
6/6
neil h.2 years ago · 1 review

very good food nice setting will certainly be back again

"Excellent"
6/6
Callum B.2 years ago · 1 review

Great wee gem of a find. Initial welcome from front of house staff really appreciated. Asked for a widow seat in my comments and got one. Ordered fish & chips x3. Food was excellent 5🌟. Will definitely be back.

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

As always - first class - and gluten & dairy free - no problem.

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

As always - first class - and gluten & dairy free - no problem.

"Excellent"
6/6
Beverley M.2 years ago · 3 reviews

Loved the fish cakes, great New Zealand Riesling, excellent service

"Very good"
5/6
robert B.2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely venue, the staff were great and the food was wonderful.

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

Great meal and friendly service. Really enjoyed our time and would want to return

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

Excellent restaurant with very attentive staff! Beautiful location! Highly recommended!

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

We had an excellent lunch today and staff gave us good service.

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

Excellent in all ways! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely return in the future.

"Very good"
5/6
Nancy K.2 years ago · 1 review

Always a pleasure to visit the Waterside. Excellent food and service.

"Very good"
5/6
Margaret I.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Staff are friendly and welcoming, food choice is great. Really good tasty food, we really enjoyed lunch.

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

Great venue , great atmosphere, Great Service and Delicious food

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

Excellent location, great food and service. I highly recommend 👌

"Excellent"
6/6
Eileen F.2 years ago · 1 review

Loved this place. Will definitely be returning would recommend to others worth a visit

"Good"
4/6
Nigel B.2 years ago · 1 review

busy and crowded in bar area, good atmosphere, food and staff.

"Very good"
5/6
Alexander H.2 years ago · 2 reviews

The food at the Waterside is always exceptional and the restaurant is charming.

"Very good"
5/6
Susan B.2 years ago · 1 review

Lunch with a friend - Food was lovely and service excellent!

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

Great service. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day and staff were very attentive. Food was delicious we all had different dishes.

"Excellent"
6/6
Grant B.2 years ago · 1 review

We had a lovely meal. Great service. Amazing spot. We've been before and can't believe it's taken so long for us to come back! We will not wait so long next time.

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

Lovely restaurant and very friendly and efficient staff. The food is well cooked and presented. Good choice of meat and fish dishes but poor vegetarian choice. Great choice of beers and brinks and the setting by the river is beautiful

"Average"
3/6
PAUL D.2 years ago · 1 review

,Good food (Haddock, excellent batter, & Chips) and apple crumble, although you can’t serve a crumble that is all soft. Even sprinkle it with separate crunchy crumble if it’s been microwaved. Texture is everything. House wine (Sauvignon Blanc) good. Excellent service, although dining area so noisy, we could hardly hold a conversation.

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

Loved the quality for the food, extensive use of local produce and the attention to detail. Staff were excellent in supporting and enhancing the experience.

"Very good"
5/6
Richard C.2 years ago · 1 review

Nothing more to add -we all had a very pleasant evening with excellent food

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

Lovely characterful restaurant in a riverside location. Attentive but not bothersome staff and top notch food.

"Not good "
2/6
Alison D.2 years ago · 1 review

Poor seating. Service without a smile. Very ordinary for price charged for food. Left feeling very disappointed.

"Very good"
5/6
Maggie L.2 years ago · 1 review

Friends took us to the Waterside. They enjoyed it very much. Thought the food was very good and the service was too.Would come again.

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

It is many years since I have been to the restaurant, it won’t be so many till next time

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 1 review

Lovely meal and super staff.Very friendly atmosphere.Good menu choice too.

"Very good"
5/6
Marika D.2 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic menu and service was excellent. Venue itself was picturesque and furnished to a high standard. Would highly recommend.

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

Amazing food and service! Kuba is wonderful young man! The whole service and food was a smashing. Will be back for sure ♥️

"Excellent"
6/6
Violet C.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Great location, terrific and professional staff, wonderful food! A great evening.

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

Excellent food and service as always. Thank you for a lovely meal.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sas B.2 years ago · 1 review

Service was amazing, charming and efficient. Food was delicious - party of 5 and we all had something different and tried each others! My scallops were cooked perfectly. The ambience is also lovely - I would say it's elegant but informal in all the spaces (it's big). Great situation on the river.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joanna M.2 years ago · 5 reviews

Excellent as always. James and his staff are fantastic. Great menu

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

Great selection of food on the menu and excellent service. Lovely atmosphere

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

Attentive service and as always a wide range of choices on the menu.

"Excellent"
6/6
Wendy B.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Setting is amazing, atmosphere is great, staff are helpful and friendly and the food is to die for!

"Very good"
5/6
John L.2 years ago · 2 reviews

A most enjoyable evening to celebrate my wife's birthday. looked after well.

"Very good"
5/6
Kai B.2 years ago · 1 review

Perfekt Location and the menue was great and fresh and local

"Excellent"
6/6
Alison I.2 years ago · 1 review

Great staff and great menu choice. Portion sizes very good and specials on offer were not to be missed. Speedy service, lovely restaurant, can't wait to return.

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