16 Merchants Quay, Waterford

Tel: (051) 858 517

thebaytreebistro.com

The awards have piled up for chef-owner Keith Boyle since he moved into his new Suirside premises whose old timbers and brickwork are adorned with photos of local landmarks. The  €25 Pre-Dinner Menu, which includes such delights as Beef Tongue with Gherkin, Salad Leaves & Horseradish and Torched Cod with Shrimp, Beans, Yellow Pepper & Brown Butter, is a great introduction to his cooking, but for the full Bay Tree effect go for the Chef’s Surprise Tasting with Matching Wines for  €100 per person. 

Best Dish: Sea Bass with Potato, Apple & Beetroot – part of the €50 Five-Course Dinner Menu