Must-see restaurants in Newfoundland & Labrador

  • 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 …

  • Chafe's Landing

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    A lot of folks here day-trip from St John's specifically for the fish-and-chips, which are quite good (if not particularly mind-blowing). Lines get long…

  • Fisherman's Landing

    Gros Morne National Park

    It can be tough to find a restaurant open later in the evening in Rocky Harbour, but the Landing slings good-quality food even as night slowly creeps in…

  • Northern Delight

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Dine on local favorites such as turbot cheeks and pan-fried cod, fresh lobster and mussels, an excellent take on fish 'n' brewis (fish hash and bacon…

  • Sushi Lab

    Labrador

    The dining experience here is nouveau-Labrador all the way. Order from a selection of dozens of sushi rolls, then expect a bit of a long wait, although…

  • Annie's Harbour Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Annie's is a solid choice if you want to eat all of the denizens of the ocean you've been admiring from Twillingate's shores (speaking of which, this spot…

  • Shez West

    Western Newfoundland

    This small restaurant has a laid-back ambience (and sometimes the service is a little too laid-back), but it's good for a night out. You can enjoy grilled…

  • Earle's

    Gros Morne National Park

    Earle is an institution in Rocky Harbour. This spot gets packed with tourists and locals, from pensioners to families, and has great ice cream, decent…

  • Edge of the Avalon

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Meals at the Edge of the Avalon are quite good – you can scarf down good-quality fish tacos, burgers and the like – but the real draw is the views that…

  • Baba Q's

    Labrador

    After a day in the woods, a nice slab of grilled or smoked pure meaty goodness goes down a treat. At this smokehouse you can wolf down rib eyes, burgers…

  • 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…

  • Loft

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Overlooking the water (on the 2nd floor of a convenience store), this little spot has great fresh fish, solid moose burgers, and a lot of local patronage…

  • Captain's Room

    Western Newfoundland

    A mixed bag for fine dining with a nautical theme. Think seafood and moose burgers. The authentic potato skins beat the fries every time. It's in St…

  • Whaler's

    Labrador

    For fish-and-chips with partridgeberry pie, look no further than this friendly restaurant, a focal point for visitors to the bay. It also serves…

  • Skipper Bob's

    Eastern Newfoundland

    This simple spot has friendly service and a juicy moose burger that's as good as much fancier versions plied at much more expensive restaurants. Also…

  • Seasalt & Thyme

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Besides the stylish rooms, Seasalt & Thyme also runs a nice gastropub, serving chicken bechamel pizza, burgers served on toutons, and fishcakes.

  • Angela's Shoreline Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Near Burgeo Haven B&B, Angela's whips up comfort food in addition to ever-present fish dishes. The burgers are homemade and flavorful.

  • Georgie's Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Upscale your Twillingate dining experience at this pretty waterfront spot, a romantic setting for dining on sesame-crusted scallops, shrimp penne and root…

  • Three Sisters

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Lovely pub grub and chilly pints of beer are served in this atmospheric Placentia house. It's often busy, and come evening, it's the best nightlife going…

  • Kelly's Pub

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Hidden neatly behind the smoky pub is this great countrified spot. It makes the best burgers in town and the stir-fries are not too shabby either.

  • Oliver's Restaurant

    Western Newfoundland

    Head to this friendly roadside restaurant for great-quality fish-and-chips and some of the meanest poutine you'll ever devour outside of Québec.

  • Growler's

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    It would be a pity to miss this seaside stop, serving homemade partridgeberry-pie ice cream flecked with cinnamon and salty crumbs of crust.

  • Mariner's Galley

    Labrador

    Come here for fried cod tongues with scruncheons (pork rind) or crab cocktail. Visitors rave about the friendly service and buffet options.

  • Seaview Restaurant

    Labrador

    Enjoy some fresh seafood or chow down on the famous fried chicken and tender caribou. A grocery store and jam factory are also on-site.

  • Sharon's Nook & the Tea Room

    Eastern Newfoundland

    This kitschy and countrified eatery serves up lasagna, chili, sandwiches and over a dozen varieties of heavenly cheesecake.

  • Northern Light Inn Dining Room

    Labrador

    Your best bet for food in town is the dining room at the inn, serving classic fare like ribs and pizza, as well as seafood.

  • North Street Cafe

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Every perfect village needs a delicious eatery. Quiche, fish cakes, scones and afternoon tea are all on order.

  • Battle Harbour Dining Room

    Labrador

    If you're staying on the island, you get a package deal that includes gourmet dining at this fine restaurant.

  • Dot's Bakery

    Labrador

    Fresh doughnuts, pies, breakfast dishes and pizzas are served at this small bakery.

  • 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…

  • Newfoundland Tea Co.

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Don't be fooled by the name – while you can get tea here, the real draw is upscale takes on staples including vegetable linguine, burgers, shrimp and…

  • Dock Marina Restaurant & Gallery

    Eastern Newfoundland

    There are often lines literally out the door at this waterfront seafood spot, where the fried cod, Cajun salmon wraps, and chicken and shrimp platters are…

  • Rosie's

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This locals' haunt dishes out huge platters of cod au gratin, burgers, fish-and-chips, steaks and similar fare – a great choice if you're looking to…

  • Lightkeeper's Seafood Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Smack in the shadow of the lighthouse, this restaurant gazes out on icebergs and whales. Unfortunately, you're shelling out for the view, not the rather…

  • El Greco

    Labrador

    When you're this far north, the restaurants serve food that loads your guts (in a good way) and covers a few cuisines. El Greco is good for pizzas and…

  • R&J Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This greasy spoon is popular with families – probably because it serves big portions of pizza and burgers on the cheap alongside fish 'n' brewis (a blend…

  • Poissonnerie Paturel

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    As much a sight to be savored as a place to stock up on smoked fish, at this seafood market you can see how local seafood is processed and filleted, and…

  • 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…

  • By D Rock Cafe

    Eastern Newfoundland

    This small family run cafe dishes out solid executions of local staples like fish and chips, cod au gratin, slices of pie and the like. Hours can vary, so…