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Waterside

1-5 Waterside, Haddington EH41 4BE, Scotland
+44 (0)1620 825674
Ranked #3 of 10 restaurants in Haddington
4.0 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Price range: £15 - £20
Cuisines: Bistro
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, View, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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48 reviews from our community

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innocentx
Contributor
12 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Glad to be back after they closed for January holidays. The new menu looks like we will be back very soon as there where so many nice sounding things to choose from. Four adults and a 2 year old only booked 30min before and they had a high chair with plastic knife and fork for the wee one all set... More

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Turkophileabz
Haddington, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

This was our second visit to the Waterside since it was re-launched. It had been a firm favourite until a chain took it over. After that it went downhill so we stayed away. Last visit was good although my wife’s food (roast beef) was not what you would describe as sensational it was very good. This time however, it was... More

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Mikeyfoz
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

If you live within 25 miles of the Waterside bistro, it has to be on your list of 'MUST' go to restaurants. Not only is it the best location of any restaurant in East Lothian, I would go as far to extend that to the entire country! The food is excellent on what is, a seasonally sensitive menu. The owners... More

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Flightsocks
Edinburgh
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
1
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Good choice menu and service. Was busy and welcoming. Food good. Room was slightly cold but that is a personal view. More

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innocentx
Contributor
12 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We love the Waterside and on the 2nd of January felt like a last hurrah for Christmas indulgence. We took our two year old who has always been very welcomed and sat in the bar. We ordered two burgers which only just stole show next to the delicious chunky chips. We will be back More

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mx5fan
Bedfordshire
Top Contributor
53 reviews
17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Very warm welcome on arrival. Dogs are welcome in the bar. Lovely fire on the go. Food delicious. Definitely return. More

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Diver100
Edinburgh
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Amazing food, awesome service and great atmosphere! More

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Laconicsurf
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Contributor
15 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had been a couple of times to it's old incarnation, The Laffin Duck, but this was our first visit under the new management. Based on previous reviews we were expecting a decent meal, but with slow, inattentive service. The food was excellent, I had mussels in an unusual ginger, chili and lemongrass broth for starters - this was a... More

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SKSAL
Gifford, United Kingdom
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19 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had a family meal here on a Saturday night, food was all good, and service was excellent and all reasonably priced. All in all good value for money and would definitely go back. More

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Travllingkochs
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Contributor
12 reviews
7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

A very disapointing experience all in all. Ordered fish and chips and quite honestly there was more batter than anything else. Not one piece of fish either, tiny bits absolutely drenched in batter overwhelmed the plate. I asked for a side salad - just a straightforward side garden salad. The server was confussed and asked if it was to be... More

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