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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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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sam F.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Average"
    3/6
    Alison H.a year 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.a year 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.a year 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.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

    Great food and fast service which impressed our US guests

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lois C.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Good"
    4/6
    Gordon B.a year 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.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    David W.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Callum S.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    sharon c.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Julia W.a year 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.a year 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.a year ago · 2 reviews

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

    "Average"
    3/6
    Ross W.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Aileen S.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Awful"
    1/6
    Graeme T.a year 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.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Laura R.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Claire P.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

    Excellent food and excellent service from nice staff at reasonable prices

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Emily P.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Jeremy R.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

    Great place as always - have been coming for years

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Benoît L.a year 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.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

    Very good meal in a lovely setting. Excellent evening overall

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Carol D.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    GRAHAM B.a year 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.a year 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.a year ago · 3 reviews

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    MICHAEL P.a year 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.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Neil D.a year ago · 2 reviews

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sally S.a year ago · 1 review

    Tasty roast lunch, fabulous fish and chips with family 😋

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Ralph B.a year ago · 3 reviews

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Joe R.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    June M.a year ago · 2 reviews

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    wilson l.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Eilish G.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Paula S.a year ago · 3 reviews

    Lovely service & food as always - great place and location

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    John W.a year ago · 1 review

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

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Ross F.a year ago · 1 review

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

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