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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

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Reviews of The Waterside Bistro (346)

Read what people think about The Waterside Bistro. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Waterside Bistro before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Waterside Bistro and book a table with confidence!

5.5/6

346 reviews

5.5/6

346 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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New"Good"
4/6
Nigel B.3 days ago · 1 review

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

New"Very good"
5/6
Alexander H.4 days ago · 2 reviews

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

New"Very good"
5/6
Susan B.5 days ago · 1 review

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

New"Very good"
5/6
Myfanwy T.8 days 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.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Grant B.10 days 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.

New"Very good"
5/6
Chris M.10 days 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

New"Average"
3/6
PAUL D.10 days 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.

New"Very good"
5/6
Steven M.11 days 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.15 days ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael M.15 days 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.15 days 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.16 days 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.16 days 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 Diner19 days ago · 1 review

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

"Very good"
5/6
Marika D.20 days 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.20 days 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.20 days ago · 2 reviews

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Susan L.23 days ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Sas B.23 days 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.23 days ago · 5 reviews

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Carl W.23 days ago · 1 review

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

"Very good"
5/6
David S.24 days ago · 1 review

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

"Excellent"
6/6
Wendy B.24 days 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.25 days ago · 2 reviews

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

"Very good"
5/6
Kai B.a month ago · 1 review

Perfekt Location and the menue was great and fresh and local

"Excellent"
6/6
Alison I.a month 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.

"Average"
3/6
Neil C.a month ago · 1 review

Disappointed with the quality of the main meals served, certainly not up to expectation set from previous visits.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gillian H.a month ago · 1 review

Exceptional food. Top class service. Wonderful location. Will definitely be returning.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Dinera month ago · 1 review

So easy - from arrival through ordering, eating to goodbyes - the staff team are brilliant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Isobel W.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service We will be back Excellent meal

"Excellent"
6/6
Michael M.a month ago · 1 review

It has been a long time since I have been to The Waterside Bistro, however, I will definitely be coming back again in the very near future. Food, service and staff were all excellent. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending The Waterside to any of my friends. Look forward to coming back again soon. Thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mick R.a month ago · 1 review

perfect Friday evening - great food, great beer, great people and great prices - as usual!

"Very good"
5/6
Marion R.a month ago · 1 review

Great meal at The Bistro. Lovely food and service was good

"Excellent"
6/6
Anne M.a month ago · 1 review

Great food and service in a lovely restaurant in a lovely location!

"Very good"
5/6
Janet S.a month ago · 1 review

We regularly eat at The Waterside as we live close by. This visit was as good as ever, friendly attentive service, great food and atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!

"Very good"
5/6
Kirsty P.a month ago · 1 review

Always met by friendly staff who couldn’t have done more to welcome us and made sure the dogs had water, we had drinks and a lovely table when it came to lunch. Loved the menu which has a mix of traditional dishes and some more unusual Ones. Food excellent and good value in a lovely setting

"Very good"
5/6
Elizabeth W.a month ago · 1 review

Had a lovely meal yesterday.The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the food was,as always very tasty.thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Watson R.a month ago · 1 review

Fantastic!! Great services, delicious food, could ask for more, will go back there again soon.

"Very good"
5/6
Zoe P.a month ago · 1 review

Friendly helpful staff. Great food and service. Local restaurant, very likely to return

"Excellent"
6/6
Ron M.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent all round great service and food will be back

"Average"
3/6
Eilidh M.a month ago · 1 review

It was very busy when we arrived and it felt as though the staff were rushing us on. Specials were told to my husband only (i had nipped to the bathroom) Waiter seemed impatience while we were deciding on food choices. Food out very quickly after ordering and very little time between courses. Not until dessert menus came out did we have a bit of time but we choose to enjoy a winevand send the waiter away when asked if ready to order. Food was tasty, my prawn starter was disappointing brochie was stale and tiny prawns. Main course and dessert both delicous (mussels and trifle) my husband realky enjoyed the goats chees starter, surf n turf special and crumble for dessert. Overall satisfactory but service poor

"Excellent"
6/6
Tim S.a month ago · 1 review

Great food, atmosphere and service as always. Thanks again :)

"Good"
4/6
Alexander A.a month ago · 1 review

A very pleasant pleasant meal with courteous and polite staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carla H.a month ago · 1 review

Great service and atmosphere. The staff are amazing and super helpful

"Very good"
5/6
Kirsty S.a month ago · 1 review

loved it, great staff, great venue and we had a lovely evening. Thank you Why did next table get tablet and mints and we just gor mints when we left 😏😂

"Very good"
5/6
kirsty p.2 months ago · 1 review

Meeting with a friend for food and a catch up

"Excellent"
6/6
Denise C.2 months ago · 10 reviews

Stunning day. Beautiful location. Wonderful meal- seabass fillets, turmeric rice, mornay sauce with crispy kale - delicious! Followed by fab trifle.

"Excellent"
6/6
Suzanne B.2 months ago · 2 reviews

The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Our Sunday roast was delicious!

"Very good"
5/6
Mike S.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Another excellent meal. Great food and atmosphere. Good service. Recommended.

"Excellent"
6/6
mark p.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food great service great location. Just great. Loved it

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