Must-see restaurants in Newfoundland & Labrador

  • Norseman Restaurant & Art Gallery

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This lovely waterfront outpost ranks among Newfoundland's best. Emphasizing local products and creative preparations, the menu will have you wavering…

  • 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…

  • Lighthouse Picnics

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Lighthouse Picnics has hit upon a winning concept: it provides a blanket and organic picnic meal (say, a curried chicken sandwich, mixed-green salad and…

  • Boreal Diner

    Eastern Newfoundland

    In a bright-red colonial house, this innovative restaurant manages what many others aspire to: creative, international takes on local Newfoundland…

  • 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…

  • Anchor Cafe

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    You can't miss this place – the front half is the bow of a boat – and don't, because it has great service and some of the best seafood on the Northern…

  • Twine Loft

    Eastern Newfoundland

    The upscale restaurant of the Artisan Inn serves a three-course, prix-fixe meal of local specialties, with wonderful seafood and wine selections guided by…

  • Doyle Sansome & Sons

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Head out of your way for this classic cash-only seafood spot, serving crisp cod, fish cakes with rhubarb relish, and fresh lobster. If it's a nice day,…

  • 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…

  • Daily Catch

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    A stylish little restaurant serving finely prepared seafood and wine. The basil-buttered salmon gets kudos. Fish cakes, crab au gratin and cod burgers…

  • Guillard Gourmandises

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    It's worth memorizing the complicated schedule to make good on this slice of la belle France. After all, these cream-plumped chocolate éclairs, macarons,…

  • 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,…

  • Harbour Grounds

    Western Newfoundland

    This excellent breakfast and lunch spot boasts great views and one of the most consistently good menus in Corner Brook. Garden-pesto paninis, Irish stew,…

  • Bonavista Social Club

    Eastern Newfoundland

    Social Club's innovative meals are sourced on-site and served with a view to die for. From incredible wood-fired breads and pizzas to rhubarb lemonade and…

  • Tiffin

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    At this creative pan-Asian restaurant, there isn't a restaurant. Rather, you order set meals served in Indian-style tiffins – stackable metal lunchboxes –…

  • 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…

  • Fogo Island Inn Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    With sparkling sea views, this tiny gourmet eatery dishes up innovative three-course dinners sourced as locally as possible. The menu changes daily. Think…

  • Java Jack's

    Gros Morne National Park

    Escape the tyranny of fried food and head to Jack's, the outpost for an artsy crowd into locally sourced fare. There's a vintage-but-hip vibe, and Gros…

  • Pitchers

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This supermarket – yes, supermarket! – has an attached hot kitchen that is not playing around. Their cheeseburgers are fantastic, the french fries are…

  • Le Feu de Braise

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    As French restaurants go, this one is wonderfully old-school, serving a master class in stick-to-your-ribs rural classic cuisine: steak in Roquefort sauce…

  • 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…

  • Philip's Cafe

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    A must pre- or post-ferry stop for yummy baked goods and creative sandwiches such as apple and sharp cheddar on molasses-raisin bread. The breakfasts are…

  • Norton's Cove Cafe

    New-Wes-Valley

    This gorgeous cafe boasts a light, airy interior, brilliant waterfront views, and a menu that takes enjoyable license with local cuisine; try cod with…

  • Alma's

    Western Newfoundland

    Follow the locals into this no-frills family diner for heaping portions of cod, scallops, fish cakes and berry pies. Your best bet for a good meal in town…

  • 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…

  • Cafe Nymphe

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This small restaurant, located up the stairs from Dark Tickle, serves local baked goods, delicious pizzas, sandwiches and hot dishes throughout the day…

  • Bonavista Bicycle Picnics & Cafe

    Eastern Newfoundland

    This twee soup and sandwich lunch counter, located by the Mockbeggar Plantation, has a low-key hipster vibe – a little bit Brooklyn in Bonavista, if you…

  • 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…

  • Riverside Restaurant & Lounge

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    The brightly painted Riverside offers plenty of big-portioned food to line your stomach for the rest of a trip around the Loop. Gorge on ribs and wings or…

  • Scoff Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Scoff – Newfoundland slang for a good meal – serves fancy takes on local cuisine in a cozy yet upscale setting. Salt beef comes with split pea 'fries,'…

  • 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…

  • Crêperie Restaurant du Vieux Port

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    This crêperie boasts a fantastic location overlooking St-Pierre's old port, and a kitchen to match the view: dine out on crepes stuffed with cod and…

  • Black Spruce

    Gros Morne National Park

    Named for the province's most iconic tree, the Black Spruce has brought fine dining to Norris Point. It's got a luxury-lodge ambience and an atmosphere…

  • 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 …

  • Tinkers Ice Cream Shop

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Every summer holiday escape deserves a great ice-cream place, and Tinker's is the spot in Petty Harbour. The house specialty is an iceberg – of course – a…

  • 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…

  • Nanny's Root Cellar Kitchen

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This excellent restaurant dishes out traditional Newfoundland foods in the setting of an old Orange Hall. Specials are always on point, and the brewis …