Must-see restaurants in St John's

  • Merchant Tavern

    St John's

    An elegant tavern housed in a former bank building, this restaurant is a fine choice for a splurge. Gorgeous seafood stews, duck and lentils, and cod with…

  • Piatto

    St John's

    Offering a great night out without breaking the bank, cozy brick Piatto wood-fires pizza like nobody's business. Go trad or try a thin-crust pie topped…

  • Adelaide Oyster House

    St John's

    The Adelaide is a stylish sliver of a bar and restaurant where the specialty is small plates such as fish tacos, Kobe beef lettuce wraps topped with spicy…

  • Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf

    St John's

    If you've got younger kids and you need to kill time before heading to The Rooms, Georgestown Cafe is here to answer your every prayer. It's a cafe, sure,…

  • Chinched

    St John's

    Quality dishes without the white-tablecloth pretense – think octopus tacos or Newfoundland wild mushroom risotto served in a warm, dark-wood room. On an…

  • Mallard Cottage

    St John's

    A lot of restaurants give lip service to 'local and sustainable,' but this one is spot-on and devilishly good. The blackboard menu changes daily. Think…

  • Sprout

    St John's

    Full-on vegetarian food is almost unheard of in rural Newfoundland, but Sprout almost makes up for the difference in St John's. Take a seat and savor your…

  • Bagel Cafe

    St John's

    For a moment, disregard the name of this spot and note the crowds, which absolutely pack this downtown eatery, especially on weekend mornings. Now back to…

  • Get Stuffed

    St John's

    Contemporary Canadian and home-cooking kicked up a notch, served in a comfortably laid-back atmosphere, is the name of the game at Get Stuffed, where the…

  • RJ Pinoy Yum

    St John's

    Of all the unexpected discoveries one may make in a St John's strip mall, a full Filipino menu of pancit (noodles), adobo (vinegar-marinated pork or…

  • Bellissimo Bistro & Espresso Bar

    St John's

    Start your day with solid Italian fare at this pleasant little eatery, located on an idyllic block of Quidi Vidi village. For breakfast you could opt for…

  • International Flavours

    St John's

    A popular choice for locals on their lunch break, this Middle Eastern restaurant provides a welcome respite from fish-and-chips. The kitchen ladles out a…

  • J Korean Restaurant

    St John's

    Another gem in the St John's culinary diversity crown, J serves up delicious bowls of fiery kimchi jjigae (kimchi and pork belly stew), haemul pajeon …

  • Rocket Bakery

    St John's

    Cheery Rocket is the perfect spot for a cup o' joe, a groovy sandwich or a sweet treat. Try the hummus on crusty homemade multigrain bread, or maybe a…

  • Hungry Heart

    St John's

    Eat in this warm-toned cafe and you're helping abused women and others in need to train in food service. Try the curry mango chicken or pulled-pork…

  • Basho

    St John's

    This trendy spot is a good bet for high-grade traditional sushi, Nobu-style sashimi and crisp tempura with sea salt. Basho is also known for exceptional…

  • Bad Bones Ramen

    St John's

    Ramen and Newfoundland actually go together like a shot of screech and some cod lips: it's a match made in raw, windblown heaven. Bad Bones has a hip,…

  • Caines’s Grocery & Deli

    St John's

    This neighborhood market touts itself as the oldest business in the oldest city in North America, which means they must be doing something right. In this…

  • India Gate

    St John's

    This dark-curtained, white-tablecloth restaurant has solid Indian fare and a quiet, romantic atmosphere. It's a bedrock of the local fine dining scene…

  • Classic Cafe East

    St John's

    There's no false advertising here, just a standard old-school eatery. Yes, many tourists eat here, but it's still a swell place to fork into Newfie…

  • Ches's

    St John's

    Ches's and its fish-and-chips are an institution in Newfoundland. There are no frills, just cod and fried potatoes. You'll find better fish-and-chips…

  • Sun Sushi

    St John's

    This unadorned spot tops the townsfolks' list for reasonably priced sushi, with spicy tuna that wins raves.