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

    It was lovely and the staff were efficient and professional

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Anne T.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    Main courses were excellent as was the service and atmosphere. The only negative was that the sticky toffee pudding would have been much better warm.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sheena F.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Lovely welcome when we arrived and staff first class. Ordered the Sunday roast beef which was delicious and piping hot. Highly recommend this to anyone

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Fiona C.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    Great food. Great service. All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Will definitely be back. Just wish this place was closer to our home.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Ruth W.3 years ago · 1 review

    My friends & I have been visiting regularly for the past year or so and are never disappointed. Lovely menus, lovely food.

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    "Good"
    4/6
    John H.3 years ago · 1 review

    The food was good but the kitchen seemed really stretched so there was a long time to wait for lunch. The great reputation of the Waterside will be dented if this becomes the norm. We’ll give it another try to check.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Claire M.3 years ago · 1 review

    Great food and an amazing server that served us with a smile

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kirsty A.3 years ago · 1 review

    Very jolly welcome. Cannot choose between which was the best main dish - chicken with chorizo and apricots wonderful tastes and textures, rib eye cooked perfectly, pork there was no offer to taste and the plates were clean, braised beef and the roast beef were both fantastic. Sticky toffee pudding was the favourite for dessert! The service was polite and friendly. The only downside is with the hard floor, walls and chairs/tables it did get noisy as it got busier. We will be back.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Michael D.3 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely meal in a great location. Service was also very good

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Maggie S.3 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely visit with helpful staff. An enjoyable and friendly experience.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sue B.3 years ago · 1 review

    The food was delicious, service exceptional we had a great time.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Anne W.3 years ago · 4 reviews

    We had a lovely time at the Waterside Bistro with my aunt who was celebrating ger 88 birthday.The food was good with crispy batter o n the haddock and the beef short rib flavoursome.The staff were attentive and helpful.Our dog was welcomed with a bowl of fresh water.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Felicity C.3 years ago · 1 review

    Warm welcome, Very polite and friendly staff from start to finish

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jack A.3 years ago · 1 review

    6 people had a good experience in terms of excellent ambience, service, food and drinks

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Mandy H.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    Lovely meal, great atmosphere & fantastic staff as always! 😃

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Karen M.3 years ago · 1 review

    Could not speak more highly of the staff and of our overall experience. The staff were very attentitive and went out their way to make this such a special occasion for my father who was celebrating his 86th birthday with his sister (91) and niece all of whom have mobility issues. We didn't have much time so only had mains but what we did have was incredibly tasty and super fresh. The staff all came out and sang happy birthday to my dad with a cake topped with a candle (unknown to me this was going to happen). It was very emotional for my dad who was delighted. He had left Haddington 60years ago and this visit was part of a trip down memory lane - what a lovely day full of more memories! Thank you so much to all at Waterside Bistro and would definitely visit if back in neighbourhood.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    GARY U.3 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely dining experience All Staff very friendly and helpful,Excellent Meal ,great atmosphere first class service

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Tony P.3 years ago · 1 review

    Had a brilliant meal as always! The specials never fail to dissapoint

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Steve L.3 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent. Great place, great food. Would definitely go again :)

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Joanna M.3 years ago · 5 reviews

    I’ve been many times and it’s always a lovely evening. James and his staff are always very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a visit to here

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Corrie P.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    Food was fab as always and staff are always so welcoming and friendly

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Pam H.3 years ago · 5 reviews

    Great food, service and atmosphere. Definitely one of our favourite restaurants.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Dawn L.3 years ago · 1 review

    Really lovely lunch with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Loved the cosy fire :)

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    David W.3 years ago · 1 review

    Staff friendly and attentive. Food was well prepared and enjoyed by our group of 6 people. Range of drinks was good.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Joyce M.3 years ago · 1 review

    All the staff were so kind and helpful beautiful food

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Syed K.3 years ago · 3 reviews

    This is an amazing place. Food is great, service is great. Highly recommended

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jemma C.3 years ago · 1 review

    Fantastic food & service as always. Staff so welcoming and it’s beautifully decorated for Christmas

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Nicola S.3 years ago · 1 review

    Food and staff were amazing, would absolutely recommend. It was busy so I expected a bit of a wait but it was still within very reasonable time.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Quandoo Diner3 years ago · 2 reviews

    Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Would highly recommend it

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Peter D.3 years ago · 1 review

    Staff are always friendly, food was excellent and service was good even though the restaurant was exceptionally busy with Christmas parties

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jennifer M.3 years ago · 1 review

    Had a lovely Time. Service was good and food delicious

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Dorothy H.3 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely venue and excellent staff. Food was amazing. Would highly recommend the Waterside

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sam A.3 years ago · 1 review

    A wonderful visits at waterside, lovely atmosphere and a great team.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Paul P.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    The Waterside is a lovely place in a great setting. Staff are very friendly attentive and enthusiastic without being in the way as it were. Great atmosphere and food always fab with a wide range of options on offer.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rhea D.3 years ago · 1 review

    Attentive and friendly service. Tasty soup we would Highly recommended

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Mr M.3 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent meal, food, service and staff very efficient and friendly

    "Good"
    4/6
    Jill W.3 years ago · 1 review

    Food was good, the restaurant little cold. Told to wait.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Catriona B.3 years ago · 1 review

    Our first visit, on the basis of a personal recommendation, and we thoroughly enjoyed the food, the service, the atmosphere, the location... We will definitely go back.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Yvonne G.3 years ago · 1 review

    wonderfull service could not do enough for my husband and I food was amazing ♥️ ♥️

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Gary F.3 years ago · 1 review

    The food and staff where amazing and the place is very nice

    "Good"
    4/6
    Liam M.3 years ago · 1 review

    Nice place. Good food Will definitely be back. R r

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Fraser A.3 years ago · 1 review

    As ever, delicious food and wonderful service. Fantastic menu, cosy interiors and a warm welcome.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Laura M.3 years ago · 1 review

    The food is always delicious here and the staff are friendly, professional and attentive. Highly recommend.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Vanessa D.3 years ago · 1 review

    Food was lovely and service was fantastic. Would deffo go again in summer as the location is beautiful.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Rebecca L.3 years ago · 1 review

    We really enjoyed the atmosphere and service but were a little disappointed with the food. Meat in the mains (Guinea fowl and pork loin) were a bit over cooked and dry. Really lovely atmosphere though and friendly, efficient staff.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Linda F.3 years ago · 1 review

    Decent variety of food options on the menu, friendly and timely service.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Violet C.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    Wonderful location, terrific staff and great atmosphere and location. The food was excellent !! 10/10 experience.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Ann L.3 years ago · 1 review

    Quiet, friendly, great staff. Just the place to meet friends and eat and drink tasty food at reasonable cost.🍸

    "Good"
    4/6
    Dave A.3 years ago · 1 review

    Efficient friendly service - good food. Nothing negative to say.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lyndsey M.3 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely restaurant Food was beautiful Staff very attentive Would defo go back