Seafood Dish At Michelin-Starred House Restaurant

Food & Drink

Dining at Cliff House Hotel

Five-star fine dining by the Atlantic

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At Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, dining is shaped by the seasons, exceptional Irish ingredients and spectacular views across Ardmore Bay. Choose from the MICHELIN-starred HOUSE Restaurant for an intimate dining experience or Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar for relaxed coastal dining overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. From creative menus to leisurely lunches and evening dining, Cliff House Hotel offers some of the most distinctive dining experiences in Ireland's Ancient East, with a focus on local produce, contemporary Irish cuisine and warm, understated hospitality.

Five-star oceanfront Restaurant and Bar, Ardmore at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore
Wedding Dessert from Michelin-Starred HOUSE Restaurant, Ardmore

MICHELIN-starred HOUSE Restaurant

In the MICHELIN-starred HOUSE Restaurant, we have crafted a dining experience that is a union of local produce with global flavours. Within this intimate dining room of seafoam greens and terracotta, our culinary team meticulously source, harvest, and prepare regional ingredients to support Irish suppliers and celebrate local food.

Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar Ardmore - Casual Dining Waterford

Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar

Dine with breath-taking clifftop vistas at Cliff House Hotel’s Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar. Merging international flavours with home-grown favourites, our daily lunch & dinner menus embrace a sense of nostalgia and comfort.

On fine days, enjoy al fresco dining on Oceanfront Terrace overlooking Ardmore Bay. Bask in the gentle sea breeze and soak in the panoramic views as you enjoy refined flavours using the finest local ingredients.

Afternoon Tea Tiered Stand at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore
Sea View Dining Room for Afternoon Tea at Cliff House Hotel

Afternoon Tea

Delighted in the time honoured tradition of Afternoon Tea with the CLIFF edge. 

Arrive to a welcome glass of Prosecco. Select from three tiers of dainty savouries and delicious sweets while you sip your preferred brew overlooking Ardmore Bay. 

Champagne on Ice for a Private Dinner at HOUSE Restaurant, Waterford
Fine Dining Restaurant

Private Dining

Fancy a truly magnificent celebration? We have you covered. Peruse our exceptional fine dining venues, ideal for intimate private dining experiences. Our team promises to work with you to create customised menus and accompanying sommelier-curated wine lists to transform every moment into a magical memory.

Breakfast Cliff House Hotel
Breakfast Waterford, Breakfast Ardmore at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Waterford

Breakfast at Cliff House Hotel

For a nutritious way to start the day, we serve breakfast from 7.30am to 11.00am. Commence with fresh juice, tea and coffee with a tiered selection of bread, scones and pastries, along with fresh fruit and yogurt. 

Next order from our delicious cooked breakfast menu, with everything from Full Irish to Waffles and Cream, enjoy a variety of sweet and savoury breakfast favourites.