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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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"Excellent"
6/6
Caroline P.a year ago · 2 reviews

There to celebrate my 60th birthday. The whole experience was lovely xx

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

Amazing food with very friendly and attentive staff, will definately be back

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

Great tasting food, beautifully presented, served with passion by friendly staff committed to the quality of the dining experience.

"Very good"
5/6
Clare C.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely location and ambience , excellent food , friendly staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Alan D.a year ago · 1 review

A fabulous night out for 2. Only booked that afternoon We chose our food well. Both the food and staff were truly excellent. We were dog sitting for some friends so hadn’t been before. We will be back v soon!

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

This was a family meal for a birthday and as expected was brilliant! The menu changes but the food is always of a very high standard.

"Excellent"
6/6
Suzie G.a year ago · 1 review

What a fantastic meal in a lovely setting with brilliant service.

"Very good"
5/6
Ruth W.a year ago · 2 reviews

Always great food here and this meal did not disappoint. Attentive service and a pleasant ambience, this is a great place for a cosy meal with friends.

"Very good"
5/6
Alison N.a year ago · 1 review

Food was delicious, with a varied menu, efficient and hospitable service.

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

The Waterside is an amazing restaurant. The food, staff and ambience are all wonderful. It’s a special place.

"Very good"
5/6
Fiona M.a year ago · 2 reviews

Friendly staff, efficient service and good choice of menu including day's specials. Our dog was also made welcome.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sally M.a year ago · 1 review

A cosy place, a really excellent meal, and top class service.

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

Brilliant staff , same for food and ambience.Wonderful lunch time

"Very good"
5/6
Ross M.a year ago · 2 reviews

great stuff all round, would def come back. needs better wine list though... hehe

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

Amazing food,great service, friendly and attentive staffs highly recommended for lunch or dinner

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael M.a year ago · 6 reviews

I have been to The Waterside Bistro quite a few times now. I have always found the food, staff and service are excellent. I look forward very much to going back again really soon.

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

Always our go to bistro Food staff and setting fantastic

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

Very enjoyable visit today, lovely location with attentive friendly staff and good food and drink. What more could you ask for?

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

The Sunday Roast Dinner was delicious, as always. Every staff member who served us was polite, friendly and attentive.

"Excellent"
6/6
Marilyn M.a year ago · 1 review

It was a birthday treat for three ladies over 80 and it couldn’t have gone better. A special mention for James, he was so attentive and looked after everything so well.

"Excellent"
6/6
David M.a year ago · 1 review

Stop for cozy lunch, great menu, great service and excellent food.

"Very good"
5/6
Colintgon -.a year ago · 1 review

What a great find. The food was great, the beer and wine excellent and the service outstanding. And dog friendly too. We will be back.

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

Nice meal . Whole family enjoyed themselves. Good and helpful service.

"Excellent"
6/6
Denise C.a year ago · 22 reviews

Lovely dinner for two. Staff very friendly. We enjoyed the white crab starter which was delicious followed by a burger and the mushroom risotto.

"Excellent"
6/6
william v.a year ago · 2 reviews

A lovely warm welcome from the owner. We are always made to feel special and it is only heartwarming 🥰

"Excellent"
6/6
David H.a year ago · 1 review

We loved it so much we ate there twice on our holiday. The staff really make this place alongside the stunning views!

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

Food was very good, hot, excellent portion size, staff attentive and very polite.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kiki P.2 years ago · 1 review

Thanks. Had a lovely time as always and loved the food and felt really welcome by everyone. The atmosphere is really nice, cozy and warm, perfect for an autumnal evening. There were enough vegan options on the menu so we're happy about that. We'd love more vegan options as starters if you ever fancied that. In any case, looking forward to visiting you again!

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret P.2 years ago · 1 review

We love this place the staff are great and good amazing.

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert P.2 years ago · 1 review

Food was excellent and the service was good and attentive. Would definitely recommend.

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

Another lovely lunch with friends. Everything- food staff - surroundings was just what we needed - great!

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

Good food, plenty of choice and good service Certainly recommend

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

Myself and husband really enjoyed the food and the service we were giving. Our request for a quit table was giving and we were pleased with this. We have nothing bad to say and we will be back in the future. The service was outstanding and food amazing we left with a full and happy tummy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Demi-Lee T.2 years ago · 1 review

I go here a lot with my family and always have good things to say about my experience. Tonight the food was amazing, the service was great and the atmosphere was lovely for a family of 4.

"Average"
3/6
iwona c.2 years ago · 1 review

We’ve been in the restaurant many times and the food’s been always outstanding however it’s not been the case today. Chilli coconut soup too salty, the fish main course salty and the ballotine of chicken dry. Seems like a big drop in food quality? Do you have new cook?

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

Excellent service excellent food would definitely return again. Nothing was too much trouble

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

Lovely ambience . Great service .Tasty food and drink Thanks

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

Staff all very polite and efficient. Food always very delicious.

"Good"
4/6
Terry M.2 years ago · 1 review

Food on this occasion was more variable in quality than previously. I had sea bass, very well cooked, accompanied by very hard potatoes, some even darker and harder than others. Cooking on previous occasions has always been good so I hope this was a one-off rather than a trend.

"Average"
3/6
Simon B.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Dish placed before me was not ordered, manager reduced price of bill

"Very good"
5/6
Fiona F.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Wonderful location, warm welcome, varied and extensive menu, and delicious food!

"Average"
3/6
Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 1 review

Todays visit but as good as the one we had on the 04th May for my wife’s 70th Birthday. Food, service and overall experience was first class. Bit disappointed today , food was average and certainly not worth the £111 paid for a lunch. However, plan to come back for my birthday in November.

"Excellent"
6/6
Christine A.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Delicious food and excellent service. It’s our go to place for Sunday lunch. Thanks to all staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 1 review

Great service and very tasty meal. Stuart, Mark and the team always look after us when we come in

"Excellent"
6/6
Norbert V.2 years ago · 1 review

Great food, very friendly service, nice wine, nice interior, fair prices.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic place. Staff are superb and food was stunning. I wish every gastro pub was as good as this. Will definitely be back.

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

What an amazing experience we had this evening looked after us from start to finish and even found us a bigger table for an extra guest. Food was amazing. Cozy and home like feel about this restaurant. 10/10 will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stephen O.2 years ago · 1 review

I really enjoyed my experience and felt at home with the staff and service; particularly the seabsss main meal was to 'die for'.

"Very good"
5/6
michael c.2 years ago · 1 review

Have dined here a number of times over the years. Food and service always excellent. Smallish menu which regularly changes.

"Excellent"
6/6
Edward C.2 years ago · 1 review

Warm and welcoming! Service was excellent, and the food we ordered was delicious.

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