Bagel Cafe

Excellent steak and high end cocktails. Never disassociated…read more With my meal. Very metropolitan and historic at the same time.

Excellent. One of the better meals I've had in a long time. Drinks were excellent as well. We…read morehad two pasta dishes including the shrimp scampi and gnocchi and they were fantastic. Service was good. Felt a little rushed out the door at the end. We got a "we're really busy, but thank you for coming in" passive aggressive push out the door to turn the table. That was a little disappointing.

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Mussels

Magnum & Steins

3.9(14 reviews)

0.2 km

Amazing food and service…read more Muscles, beef tartar, and lamb rack are some of the best in town. The whole menu is great! Service is always a delight. Would recommend Magnum and Steins to anyone!

Solid restaurant option in St John's! Highlights in the past have been: mussels, rack of lamb, and…read moreCaesar salad. They have two floors with ample capacity. Would recommend a visit!

Bread with butter

Fish and chips

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Strawberry shortcake

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

3.1(60 reviews)

0.7 km

I'm never a fan of leaving a less than perfect review. While my experience wasn't great, I would be…read moreback! A beautiful building that deserves some credit. Slow night and I'm sure the hustle and bustle of a weekend evening would be worth the visit. This was my first visit to this location and it was a bit confusing. The hostess was not at the front when we arrived. So we waited for her to return. Once we checked in she told us to go up stairs and we'd be greeted by another hostess. I asked if we should use the elevator, to which she replied "ya, that's what elevators are for". Well thanks for the clarification, I didn't know that the stairs weren't an option. Once we arrived on the upper floor we stood there like idiots and had to walk around to find someone to seat us. Not a great start. Food service was pretty good. Our server was friendly and attentive, but lacked that polished service and look that The Keg typically offers. She seemed rushed and perhaps lacking support and communication from her team. I think had there been appropriate support staff, she'd likely have been great. Where The Keg fell short this visit was the mains. My Blackened Chicken was dry, luckily the hot honey helped elevate the flavour. The mashed potatoes were par, and the green beans were sad... Zero seasoning. I brought this up with the server and she did offer to replace them, but they should have never been plated in the first place. The Prime Rib was good, but the crispy onions were limp. Crème Brûlée was perfect. Drinks were great. Certainly room for improvement. But not quite typical Keg caliber. Nothing awful happened so a solid 4 stars.

The service quality was extremely poor, and the staff training was insufficient, which severely…read moreimpacted my dining experience. I felt discriminated against. Firstly, after we were seated, no staff came to serve us. We had to wait a long time before someone finally arrived. Secondly, we were not provided with pre-meal bread and had to ask for it ourselves. Thirdly, after confirming our order with the server, two dishes were served incorrectly. My order of tuna tartare and soup was replaced with a salad and toast. I believe this was a deliberate act rather than a simple mistake! Therefore, I am very dissatisfied with this dining experience.

Grey, foggy day.

Garlic Cheese Toast Prime Rib Blue Cheese Filet Rib Steak Cheesy Noodles

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Portage

4.5(21 reviews)

0.0 km

Portage was amazing. I loved the craft nature of their dishes, often using locally sourced (even…read morewild crafted) ingredients. The service is great and attentive here, happy to answer all questions and make off menu beverages. The ambiance is a bit tight and loud unfortunately but the dining experience is still remarkable because of the creative food and excellent employees.

Located near the upper end of Water St just before it turns into offices, Portage's PoMo space is…read morein contrast to much of St John's historical downtown, but it's a refreshing vibe that still feels inviting and relaxed. The menu is on the larger side for a place of Portage's caliber and reputation, with several snack-sized starters and veggie-based dishes, and a leaner variety of proteins and desserts on offer. You know you're likely in for an excellent meal when it's hard to choose what to get, but after some deliberation, my wife and I landed on a handful - smoked olives, the cleverly-named Tongue and Cheek, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower souvlaki, and fingerling potatoes. Note that you can conveniently get half-sized portions of most dishes, although we, somewhat greedily, did not. Unsurprisingly, the smoked olives arrived right out of the gate. The plump green olives came as advertised and while you wouldn't know it from looking at them, tasted more like smoke than olive - and I was all for it! I'm slowly converting to olives, although it's generally only at nicer restaurants and not the olives that come out of obscenely large buckets/cans that get slopped on mediocre pizzas and salads. The cauliflower souvlaki started off our string of excellent veggie dishes. I wasn't sure what the portioning or presentation would be like for these, but they were all a generous size for two people to share, and while they were plated with consideration, it wasn't so much "haute cuisine" as it was "piles of delicious food with complementary garnishes". I was a bit surprised that the cauliflower was served at room temperature, but the charred cruciferous veg still packed a lot of flavour into each tender-crisp bite. Paired up with pickled dates, yogurt, and fresh dill and mint, the dish hit a lot of notes - savoury, lightly sweet, and tart and bright vegetal freshness. On deck were the fingering potatoes. Loaded up with sauteed onions, scrunchion-esque bits of pork belly, and a blessedly-conservative amount of Dijon, this was a dish that harkens to a lot of continental European dishes. The execution of the relatively simple ingredients is where it stood out though, with firm-but-tender potatoes that had hints of sweetness and umami from their toppings, and the crisp bits of pork belly brought some textural contrast to this comfort food classic. The dishes were coming hard and fast at this point with the broccoli, Brussels sprouts and (cod) Tongue and Cheek showing up in quick succession. Brussels sprouts have become a family sight on contemporary restaurant menus in the past 15-ish years, and the crispy, charred veg got the Boomer parent treatment, although melted Cheez Whiz was replaced by a much more natural Mornay sauce. I'm not jaded enough yet by their ubiquity to bemoan the delicious execution of these sprouts, and the cheesy goodness of the Mornay mellowed out the sharper edges of this infamous vegetable. A surprise hit was the broccoli - with velvety smooth and lightly salty ricotta, fresh micro greens and a not-insubstantial punch of heat from chili crisp, our third cruciferous vegetable of the night took top honours of the three, IMO. The Tongue and Cheek is an amusingly tongue-in-cheek play on words, using two cuts of cod that have become local delicacies. Each was fried in a light and airy batter that was only slightly heavier than a proper tempura, with a perfectly generous amount of salt. The tongues were a bit more toothsome, but still tender, while the cheeks almost melted in your mouth. They're one of the more pricey starters, but absolutely worth it. After this sizeable feast, dessert was not on the table, figuratively or literally. Service was spot-on and friendly, without the almost clinical coldness that can come with the precision that some fine dining places have. Portage is understandably representing St John's on Canada's Top 100 list with its deliberate, but unpretentious menu that will leave you wanting more and loosening your belt at the same time.

Dining room

Broccoli with ricotta and chili crisp

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Chinched

4.4(57 reviews)

0.6 km

Sat out on the patio and enjoyed a charcuterie board, roasted cabbage Caesar salad and the pork…read morebelly. Fantastic food! I highly recommend trying their charcuterie boards! The Apple chutney that went along with the pork belly was paired perfectly! Can't go wrong with the meats here!

Chinched is an absolute gem! The food is flavorful, beautifully presented, and made with fresh,…read morehigh-quality ingredients. The menu has a great variety, and every dish I tried was delicious and satisfying.

So delicious. Service was great. Menu unique.

Mussels

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Combo board. Yummy!

Bernard Stanley Gastropub

4.0(76 reviews)

0.0 km

I have been a regular patron for a year. The burgers are top notch. The service and atmosphere are…read morewhat you would hope for. It can get crowded at peak hours, so judge yourself accordingly. As well, it is a great spot for brunch on the weekends. Try this joint once and you will be back again and again.

We thoroughly enjoyed this quaint Gastropub on an unassuming corner of Duckworth street. We…read morehappened to arrive right when they opened at 11am, and we were able to select from their brunch or lunch menu. Hubby and I both ordered from their lunch menu. I had my eye on the PB&J burger that I had seen on Yelp, as peanut butter is my favorite thing ever! This burger did not disappoint. While the combo sounds strange, the flavors were well-balanced with the brie cheese, caramelized onions and bacon. The meat was cooked to a perfect medium and the hamburger bun was soft. I chose the kettle chips for my side, and they tasted house made. Very delicious! The only thing I didn't like about this burger was the price tag = $22. Hubby had the seafood chowder for $17 and it was enough for a full meal. He said the chowder was very flavorful and full of seafood. He was in heaven! We both ordered a Quidi Vidi 1892 amber ale on draft. They only had 7 beers on tap and I wished that they had a medium or dark beer, but this area doesn't seem to be big on that. They do have Guinness in a can, if that's your thing. Service was friendly and the food came out relatively fast. The booths were comfy and the pub reminded me of a cozy neighborhood bar. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Vegetarian pasta but with kale and spinach as a pasta substitute. So good.

Stanley burger and homemade kettle chips.

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My light beer.

Blue On Water

3.9(71 reviews)

0.7 km

Great service! The breakfast is great! The ambiance of the place is good. The floors, entrance,…read morewindows, mirrors, and bathroom could do with some cleaning. Haven't eaten there at other times during the day.

High quality ingredients, friendly and efficient staff and a nice ambiance make for a great…read morebreakfast spot. I had breakfast as Blue on Water this past weekend and really enjoyed the food. The fish cakes were pretty good (I was hoping for crab cakes), the eggs, potatoes and toast were all excellently prepared. The ingredients tasted high quality and were delicious. Overall, a great breakfast!

Ambiance

Burger, Seafood Pasta, Seafood Chowder.

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Lemoncello Spritz

St. John's Chophouse

3.4(5 reviews)

0.3 km

Went there for the first time last night based off the the reviews here. Menu is excellent and…read morevaried. Seating time for the reservation time was exact (no waiting). Quality of the food served was excellent and expected for the price. The atmosphere was quite nice, was apparent that a lot of thought went into the atmosphere detail. For a sit-down evening dining experience it was perfect. This is not the kind of place you go for a fast dining experience, but for an enjoyable "evening out". With appetizers, soup, and main courses the total time in dining was approximately 3 hours. Perfectly reasonable in my estimation for this kind of establishment. The service was prompt, attentive, and friendly. Our server was also quite accommodating. There were so many great looking appetizers that we each wanted to try 2 different ones, and they accommodated by allowing half orders. I'd also inquired if the lobster could be shelled and topped onto the Ribeye steak, this was also no problem. Our 2 favorite appetizers were the stir fried squid (I've tried squid done in many ways, this was a very unique and wonderful flavor!), and the Hot & Sticky Mango Shrimp. The Broiled Goat cheese was also VERY good. The blackened beef had a really unique and delicious flavor, but if i was to be very picky was a bit tough textured. Following appetizers, we had a spicy crab chowder (soup), and my companion had the Warm Spinach Salad. The Spicy crab chowder was probably the only thing that came close to a disappointment, the crab was overcooked and grainy, but the flavor was still quite good. The Salad was the hands down winner. I'd never heard of a Spinach salad that included sauteed chicken livers, but it was VERY good (I'd place it on my highly recommended menu items). Main course I had the 16oz Ribeye, med rare with a Fresh steamed lobster, de-shelled on top. Great cut, great flavor, and perfectly prepared. Really appreciated that they didn't over-season the way some steak houses tend to do.. to the point where you lose the flavor of the steak, but enough to really compliment the steaks flavor. My dining companion had the 16 oz ribeye, with the cognac peppercorn sauce. The steak was equally well prepared, and the sauce was a great compliment to the steak. If i was also to be really picky, the drink menu is in the process of being revamped, and I had to go through several selections before I found one they still had available.. but this is REALLY nitpicking to be completely objective. Will definitely be added to a regular and special occasion list of the good restaurants in town.

Not nice! Im a world traveller and love to dine at fine…read morerestaurants. Went to this place. It's cramped. Full. Can hardly breath. No window view. I always travel alone. They had the audacity to offer me to sit at the bar to have dinner just because I was alone and the line was long so they could offer a table to a larger party. NIT NICE AT ALL!!! Needs to learn class and etiquette.

Salt House

2.6(14 reviews)

0.1 km

Salt House hasn't been open long and is still working out a few kinks. Need to get a hold on the…read moresmoke coming into the dining room from the kitchen - maybe a simple HVAC issue? Wait was a bit long for food... had our first course fairly quickly but we had been in the dining room for two hours by the time our mains came. For dessert, they only do cheesecakes, so if you aren't a fan, plan to go somewhere else to satisfy your sweet tooth! Dinner was good - had the strawberry beet salad and the pork tenderloin for dinner. Flavours were nice, good balance on the jus with the pork. Roasted veg had a bit of char, which is always a nice thing! Friends at the table ordered steak rare, and the kitchen never really quite got it right, so maybe need a bit more training on how to do steak over fire? Out of the cheesecakes, the peanut butter and chocolate one was my favourite. It was like biting into frozen peanut butter pie! All in all, it gets a pass but I'm looking forward to seeing what happens with a bit of time. Watch this space for updates!

R I D I C U L O U S L Y S L O O O O O O W Service. It took us over an hour and twenty five…read moreminutes to receive our appetizers, and then a further 45 to an hour to get our entrees. Utterly ridiculous. The server, who was very pleasant KIND OF seemed to get that that this was utterly unacceptable. But, then again she also claimed "it's never like this". That is obviously B.S. as seen by some of these other reviews (which I really wish I had taken more seriously). She then had the nerve to say "Was it worth the wait?" Um, the food was OK but no- definitely not worth the wait- I mean what possibly could be worth that long of a wait? Also the beer selection was slim. At least five of the listed beers were out of stock. Chicken wings looked like they came from emaciated chickens. Other food just meh. DO NOT GO HERE- you will definitely regret it.

The Celtic Hearth

3.1(74 reviews)

0.6 km

Came here to sample the moose burger on St Johns food tour. It was tasty!…read more Place has great vibe and decor.

Popular pub in the center of water Street in downtown St. John's Newfoundland…read more The menu for me was somewhat limited, but I had the turkey noodle soup, which was quite good. Unfortunately, the bar was out of the two draft beers that I was interested in. I ended up getting a Coors light, which, really sucks if you think about it, since I'm from Colorado. If I ever go back, I need to learn more about Canadian beer. Still, it was a great place to stop for lunch while I walked and shopped Water Street.

Patio seating

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Martin C.

8 years ago

I ordered the Greek salad which was $11 and the seafood "chowder" which was also $11. The server told me that the chowder was in a broth, not a cream or milk-based. I thought immediately, "then why are you calling it a chowder?" It was the sorriest excuse for a seafood soup, let alone a chowder. My advice is that you fix this or call it something else but better yet, just take it off the menu. I know it's a good place to use leftover fish but come on, you can do better than that. read more

Arika Y.

11 years ago

Their have such a huge selection of food, the menu is a bit overwhelming. The food is good. The tables are a bit small and when I go with 4 people we are usually a little cramped. read more

Crista H.

4 years ago

We had the best breakfast here. Everything was cooked perfectly, the service was great and the coffee was wonderful.

Cody W.

7 years ago

Such a great spot to eat really good atmosphere and great service the food was also excellent

Greg M.

13 years ago

the amount of food is huge - won't need to eat for the rest of the weekend 8/

Jackie S.

11 years ago

Great food, and when its in season, lobster!

sarah t.

15 years ago

Cool Staff! Laid back feel. Awesome food! read more

Andree M.

17 years ago

Love the waffles.

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