Andchips
The Quay, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, andchips.ie
With an extended outdoor seating area, Eunice Power's Andchips is the place to head to for stunningly good fish, and there's more than a nod to sustainability, with ling and gurnard featuring on the well-priced menu. Michael McGrath of Lismore supplies the beef for their burgers which, of course, are served in a Waterford blaa, ice-cream comes from Freezin' Friesian, and the house wine is just €14.50. Open Tuesday to Sunday, and daily July and August. CH
Cliff House Hotel
Ardmore, Co Waterford, cliffhousehotel.ie
If you can't get a seat on the stunning terrace at the Cliff House Hotel, which has breath-taking views across Ardmore Bay, head to its Airstream Pantry which is open Friday to Sunday, serving lobster rolls, hot dogs, fish pie, custard tarts and coffee. The Terrace will be serving food from The Bar restaurant menu with a different menu for lunch and dinner, and includes oysters, chowder, steamed mussels, and fish and chips. Open daily. CH
Dungarvan Castle Huts
Castle Market, Dungarvan, Co Waterford
Expect a festival vibe by the castle walls in Dungarvan, where three wooden huts will be selling takeaway food. The 360 will have burgers, beer and flatbreads; Crews Restaurant will be concentrating on seafood; and Paul Flynn of the Tannery will have a tempting menu of toasties, seafood sandwiches, sausage rolls, and chowder, as well as a selection of savoury doughnuts – crab brûlée, chicken liver parfait, and bacon jam. Look out for his Diamond Dogs NYC hot dog cart beside his hut. Open Friday to Sunday. CH
Grow HQ
Farronshoneen, Dunmore Road, Waterford, giy.ie
Clocking up your five a day will be easy with the full cafe menu being served at Grow HQ's new southfacing, covered terrace which overlooks the organic kitchen garden. Vegetables are, of course, the hero on the menu here, but you'll also find local fish from Dunmore East, Butler's chicken, lamb from Dunphy's in Waterford, Crowe's Farm outdoor reared bacon, and Jane Russell sausages. Open daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon snacks. CH
The Beach House
Turkey Road, Tramore, Co Waterford, beachhousetramore.ie
Peter Hogan and Jumoke Akintola's Beach House restaurant is reopening on June 9th and the outdoor dining area, overlooking the raised beds of vegetables, promises to be just as magical as the handsome, uncluttered interior. The menu is a la carte with plenty of local seafood, and dishes from the wood oven, and the wine list is well worth exploring. Food will be served all day, and it's walk in rather than bookings. Open Wednesday to Saturday. CH
