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Best Canadian food near St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Find out what Canadian restaurants to try in St. John's. Looking out over the city of St. John's, you may be reminded of a mini San Francisco (minus the cable cars). St. John's provides the ideal balance between nature and nightlife, from the East Coast Trail and its stunning scenery to the colorful entertainment district along George Street. Although it's the largest city in Newfoundland, the vibe is still very small-town. You'll feel welcome in the City of Legends!
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10. Rocket Bakery and Fresh Food
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1219 reviews
Rocket Bakery & Fresh Food offers scrumptious, made-from-scratch handmade breads, desserts, prepared hot and cold specialties, excellent coffee and food-lover groceries in a warm, casual, heritage space at 272 Water Street in downtown St. John's. Try our
Reviewed By 50MikeK
Just got into st Johns and needed coffee. This is a great find, lovely vibe and great coffee and a spectacular range of pastries.
9. Chinched
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
Chinched offers a creative dining experience with a focus on hand crafted gourmet food prepared with traditional preservation techniques, sustainable methods and whole animal butchery. Attention to detail, casual atmosphere, thoughtful wine and drink list
Reviewed By savouritall_karen
When you walk in and see a deli with all house made charcuterie items, you know you are in for a treat. Order the charcuterie and cheese board for sure. Save room for fresh seafood and enjoy the cozy vibe and friendly service just steps up the hill from downtown.
8. Get Stuffed
Overall Ratings
4 based on 570 reviews
Reviewed By kr_afol
Having just arrived in St Johns and looking for some lunch, we chose this restaurant somewhat at random. Friendly staff greeted us and were happy to advise on the menu (being tourists some items needed explanation) and also to introduce us to the various Quidi Vidi local craft beers. There were both familiar favourites on the menu eg seafood chowder, as well as some interesting selections featuring local berries etc. There were light meals and larger meals. I think we entered looking for just one course but we were tempted to share a few items and then tempted by dessert and the first beer was so good, I needed to try another ...We left happy and very well fed and watered!
7. Seto Kitchen + Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Brenda L
We chanced upon this little intimate restaurant. The homemade biscuits with molasses butter are to die for! The menu is very limited but creative. We ordered the pot roast and broccoli and they were out of pot roast so replaced it with a t-bone steak. When it was served, they were also out of broccoli. So better ask first before ordering this dish. We also had the fried chicken (very crispy) and spicy mac&cheese which was good.
6. Duke of Duckworth
Overall Ratings
4 based on 978 reviews
Reviewed By Myvelyn
Three St. John's natives advised us that this was "the" place for fish and chips downtown. It was! The fish was offered two ways and the portions were large. As an alternative, I had the turkey wrap, which was stuffed with lean white meat. The fries were some of the best I've ever eaten!They have a great selection of craft beers, of which I heartily recommend the Cappuccino Stout.The servers were friendly and attentive. But do note: it's not a huge place, and it does fill up quickly.
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5. Saltwater Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 419 reviews
Casual and comfortable dining, fresh seafood and happy hour tapas in the heart of downtown St.John's, Newfoundland.
Reviewed By EagleEyeBoston
We arrived near closing time, but they happily accommodated us on a summer night. Nice table near the front window. Seafood all was excellent. Especially friendly service. It is a small and unpretentious place -- if this were my neighborhood (I'm from far away!) this would be a local go-to place.
4. Mallard Cottage
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1212 reviews
Reviewed By Anne S
This place is located in the very quaint harbour of Quidi Vidi. Lovely old house converted into a charming restaurant. The food is very good if a bit pricy. The interior is delightful and the staff are very friendly. It's probably a good idea to book in season as this place gets very busy.
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3. Raymonds Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 713 reviews
Living in Newfoundland and Labrador, weâre blessed in having access to some of the best seafood, meat, and produce in the world. Having such a bountiful larder right on our doorsteps means weâre able to adopt a truly sustainable approach to fine dining â
Reviewed By EagleEyeBoston
Adventurous Dining Executed PerfectlyHere for a business dinner for five, on relatively short notice. They accommodated us perfectly -- gave us a corner round table, suitable quiet.Service was perfect -- you need, and will get, a talkative server in order to explain each of the many courses adequately. This is a three or four hour experience, well worth ir for special occasions or a serious business meal if all the diners love gourmet food. It is adventurous. Focus on Newfoundland ingredients. The wine list had unusual and intriguing selections.Surely there is nothing better in all of Canada, from sea to shining sea and Quebec and Ontario and Alberta in between.
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2. Oliver's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 979 reviews
Intimate restaurant in the heart of downtown St. John's, Newfoundland. Operating for over 17 years,Oliver's is a favourite for great seafood, steaks, fresh pastas and mouthwatering housemade desserts. Featuring intimate booths, warm colours and a fantasti
Reviewed By eatsguru
We arrived at Oliver's by default (see Mallard Cottage misery) when our reservations at another restaurant disappeared in a puff of self righteousness. We called Oliver's as refugees and were welcomed as honored guests.It is not a large restaurant, but it has character and most importantly, people who really care that your dining experience is good. When I asked our waiter if he was Oliver, he responded "almost" and then allowed he was the owner. He had worked there for many years as a waiter/manager and as the chef. He had purchased the restaurant and was now the waiter/manager/ chef and owner - and it showed. This man was invested in his business.We were served our meals quickly - I had a bisque that was beyond good, and a filet in blue cheese and bacon cream sauce - just wow! My companions had the lamb flank (outstanding), sea scallops (huge and crispy on the outside - perfect) and the blackened Atlantic salmon - which she loved.As we ate and talked, the restaurant got more and more busy - there was a bit of dining noise but we felt it added to the relaxed atmosphere.Then came desert and the first stumble. I ordered the bread pudding which was excellent, but my companions all ordered the brownie with raspberry sauce - and they won't stop talking about it - raving, in fact. They just oooed and awwwed with each bite. My bread pudding was as good as it gets, but I felt a bit on the outside looking in. Ah well, it was just about perfect.I will say that as the restaurant got busy, the staff began to be a bit overwhelmed, but it was not something that in any way detracted from the evening and we could see they were working very hard - and the food was just that good - we were completely relaxed.If we lived in St. john's, I could see Oliver's would easily become our go-to restaurant for excellent, well prepared and generous foods. The owner and staff really care about their business and the whole experience was superb. I would recommend "Oliver's" without reservation. (There is a joke there - see Mallard Cottage misery)
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1. Hungry Heart Cafe & Catering
Overall Ratings
4 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By O4597SFsteves
We had lunch at the hungry heart cafe this week after reading all the reviews. I was thinking hungry heart as in hearty meal. We were very disappointed, limited menu and my wife who is a picky eater ask if she could have jasmine rice and plain chicken breast which was in the kitchen but on two different plates they said nope. So she ordered French toast with ham but ask that mustard be on the side. I ordered a breakfast sandwich with minestrone soup. She got her French toast with mustard on the side but also with mustard in the sandwich they said nothing even after she brought it up. My breakfast sandwich was good but who put cabbage in minestrone soup? The coffee was good. Not a hearty meal in the filling you up sense. Donât know how they got ranked so high. Live and learn. Thanks so much for taking the time to offer your feedback, not everyone does, and we find any critique is a great way to for us improve. You have given us lots to think about.We are disappointed you did not enjoy your experience with us, and wish we had been able to rectify the situation during your visit. Obviously, further education of our servers, with regards to the menu knowledge & service proficiency, will help to avoid similar situations in the future.The heart in Hungry Heart more represents our social mission, as an initiative of Stellaâs Circle. Part of what we do is to provide training to people who have barriers to employment, so they can gain work experience. This provides vulnerable adults with the opportunity to increase independence and participate more fully in our greater community.Our menu strives to offer well balanced, nutritious meals featuring flavours from around the world while utilizing local product as much as possible. What we learn regularly is that regional specialties, from world cuisines have many varied and delicious interpretations, some familiar to many, and some a little more obscure. Our quest to use local product influences which variations fit best for us.As we are a training kitchen, we choose not to offer major substitutions in our existing menu. This allows our trainees to build on their culinary skills in a more friendly environment and enables the kitchen to perform more efficiently during our busy lunches.
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