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Best Restaurants in Waterford: 2019 Edition

The Deise continues to punch above its weight for all things food.

Ken McGuire by Ken McGuire
23rd March 2019
in Food For Thought
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Food on the plate at Everett's, Waterford

Food on the plate at Everett's, Waterford

Looking for the best places to eat and best restaurants in Waterford?

Earlier this week, the Munster regional round of the Irish Restaurant Awards were held and here’s who came out on top in Waterford.

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Geoff’s, purveyor of one of the finest panini’s in the land, coupled with a large bottle of cider on a summer’s day, has claimed the title of Best Gastro Pub for the year.

https://twitter.com/MomoRestaurant/status/1108756163687002113

If you think somewhere has been overlooked for the best restaurant in Waterford, leave a suggestion in the comments below.

This year’s grand final (announcing Waterford and All Ireland winners) will be held in Dublin on 13 May.

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Irish Restaurant Awards Winners 2019: Waterford

  • Best Restaurant: The Tannery, Dungarvan
  • Best Chef: Peter Everett, Everrett’s Restaurant
  • Best Newcomer: Everett’s Restaurant
  • Best Restaurant Manager: Kamila Bystrzonowska of Momo Restaurant
  • Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant: The House Restaurant at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore
  • Best Customer Service: Momo Restaurant
  • Best Gastro Pub: Geoff’s Cafe Bar
  • Best Café: Coach House Coffee
  • Pub of the Year: An Uisce Beatha
  • Best Wine Experience: La Boheme Restaurant & Winebar
  • Best World Cuisine: KYOTO
  • Best ‘Free From’: GROW HQ
  • Best Kids Size Me: No. 9 Café
  • Local Food Hero: Colin Jephson of Ardkeen Quality Food Store
  • Best Emerging Irish Cuisine: Seagull Bakery
  • Best Casual Dining: Bodega

A HUGE well done to all of the #Waterford winners, we are delighted to be amongst you and so thrilled to be coming home with the “Best Free From” our chefs work so hard each day. Safe trip home! #FoodOscars @restawards @JBDuboisChef @ClaireMcCabe20 @emmsb81 pic.twitter.com/jQ8nLSfTT5

— GROW HQ (@Grow_HQ) March 20, 2019

Looking for more restaurant suggestions?

Check out the Best Restaurants in Ireland list here.

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