EAT

Five places to eat

THE LEMON TREE CAFE
Seafield, Dunmore East, Waterford
Tel: 051 383 164 Web: www.lemontreecatering.ie Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 7pm, Sunday 10am-4pm; late on Friday and Saturday nights in June, July and August, serving an a la carte menu (wine also served). Good Food Ireland member. Breakfast menu, bakery, desserts, deli - ready meals also available for takeaway.

THE STRAND INN
Dunmore East, Waterford
Tel: 051 383174 Web: thestrandinn.com Seafood restaurant, overlooking the bay. Specialises in fresh seafood which is landed across the bay in the harbour. The menu changes every two weeks and there are daily specials. Also steaks, poultry and vegetarian options.The dining room seats 75 while the patio which is open in the summer, seats 50. The patio area is fully covered (for those rainy days) and heated.

THE SPINNAKER BAR
Lower Village, Dunmore East, Co Waterford
Tel: 051 383133 Web: thespinnakerbar.com
Members of both Good Food Ireland and John And Sally McKenna's The Bridgestone Guide to Ireland. Spinnaker's Seafood Chowder is their signature dish. Bring your own wine option. Child-friendly with kids menu available.

AZZURRO AT THE SHIP
Dock Road, Dunmore East, Co Waterford
Tel : 051 383141 Web: azzurro.ie Family run with an emphasis on Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with daily specials. Children's menu, early bird, tapas and group menus. Also a wide selection of gluten free dishes. Takeaway menu also available. Private dining room with a capacity of 50 people and outdoor heated deck. Open seven days and open for midweek lunch daily from May to September.

THE BAY CAFE
Dock Road, Dunmore East, Co Waterford
Tel: 051 383900
Cheap and cheerful; busy cafe in the centre of Dunmore East. Particularly busy for breakfast. Open for breakfast, lunch and coffees. Family friendly and reasonably priced; outdoor seating also available.