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Basho Restaurant & Lounge

3.7 (33 reviews)
PriceyJapanese, Lounges

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The "surf & turf" dinner (not its real name) both the Mrs. And I ordered. Very impressed. 4 oz of beef and 4 oz.
Alex H.

Had a birthday dinner here with the wife. St. John's is a very small town (I'm from LA and the Mrs. is from Chicago), but this is definitely one of the nicer establishments for food and drink. The upstairs had a full bar and lounge area. We came for dinner as they opened at 6pm, but I can imagine this place to be a nice spot for nightlife. Food was very good. Non of the menu is cheap, but in St John's it seems to be only opposite ends of the spectrum.. Where food is fast and inexpensive, or much more upscale. Do come visit if you want a "night out."

Oh YUM - best ever
Ken B.

I had the strip loin beef with a surf-n-turf starter...(yes in a Japanese restaurant) Best beef I have ever had (Colby beef) in a restaurant - the Prosciutto cream and truffle fries were a nice compliment - a little too much oil on the salad - Rick had the tempura seafood and veggie appetizer then had the spicey scallop roll (X2) and Tuna roll - safe but delicious - we will be back - waiter was amazing Oh and the drinks made us drunk

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Wanted to bring some people in for dinner. No menu online. They don't even have a website. What is this 1996?

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Great place. Love the redone bldg. Excellent atmosphere for a night out.

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I've been here many times and never disappointed. Best place for sushi in downtown St. John's...I've tried them all.

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There was a clever surf and turf appetizer (although the size of an entree) that consisted of beef and scallops.

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Christian's Pub - Kiss the Cod!

Christian's Pub

4.0(35 reviews)
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Come from away, leave as an honorary Newfoundlander…read more.... Christian's Pub is where I was "screeched in". Gayle skipped being in the ceremony, but watched enthusiastically as we both had a great time. Plus enjoying a couple of wee pints of Guinness ahead of time was a great starter. After all, Christian's Pub is a cool bar and lounge in itself. As legend has it, an American serviceman stationed in Newfoundland during the Second World War downed some local rum one night and let out a 'blood-curdling howl'. Someone nearby asked what that awful yell was and a Newfoundlander sitting at the bar said, "The Screech? 'Tis the rum, me son." And that's how Screech earned its name. I now have the certificate as an Honorary Newfoundlander. But first the ceremony! That involved a shot of Screech rum, flambé bologna, kissing the codfish (a real frozen one), receiving a a personalized certificate, and taking a photo with Skipper Lukey. Joining me that Sunday evening were people from all over the world, all of us having a great time. It was a whole lot of fun and Skipper Lukey put on a show that was also thoughtful, folksy, and educational, all in just under 30 minutes. Other George Street bars do this, but Christian's was the only one that another businesses on the street recommended. And Hell Yes! I'd do it again.

Every visitor "from away" must be Screeched in. It's the law. Being from Newfoundland myself, I had…read moreto use this opportunity to have my younger brother and partner Screeched in on our recent trip home. Christian's, being the oldest pub in St. John's on one of the oldest streets in North America seemed like the perfect place. Now, Christian's is no fancy joint, so let that be known right away. It's charming and a little edgy. Drinks are poured with love, and hope you're not hungry because you're lucky to get a bag of crisps. Or maybe a piece of flambéed bologna! But it's all served up with the typical Newfoundland charm. Fast forward to the Screeching in... Skipper Lukey is impressive! Memorizing everyone's name (all 40 or so guest) during our ceremony. Adding in his rough around the edges reminders on how the process works. You better be good at following instructions, because Lukey will remind you, not so gently, if you're out of line. All in good fun, I promise! Respect the ceremony and keep chatter to a minimum. It's a sacred duty to Screech in mainlanders after all. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend it to anyone and their group looking to become an honorary Newfoundlander!

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Establish 1979. 1st bar on George St.

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