Only reason they get a 4/5 is because they don't have meat dishes - using soy protein instead…read more Being all vegetarian doesn't hinder this menu though... BEST Mexican food in st John's. You will just need to stay up and be hungry after 11pm, because that's when Poyo opens and shines. Had the Gringo Taco with refried beans, and was perfection. Includes cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomato and refried beans. Was everything you could want in a taco and in late night munchies food. Can't recommend this place enough! UPDATE: now open during the day, so can enjoy delicious Burritos for lunch! Great addition to the downtown food scene.

Counter service restaurant with a cool ambiance. We went fairly late, just a bit before closing but…read morewere still welcomed in. The portions are large and the prices are low. We ordered a pad Thai and a burrito, both were flavourful. I appreciate the variety of options for both vegans and those on gluten free diets.

We normally love Quesada and frequent the Kiwanis (Kelsey Dr) location but as we were in the area…read morewe decided to stop in to grab some food as it was snowing and didnt know if the power would be going out at our home. We came in and asked if they were still going to be open or closing, as we wouldn't order if that was the case. They said they were open but may close if the weather got worse. The man serving us was quite blunt and not very friendly, the girl working never spoke a word to anyone the entire time we were there even while ringing us in. A few more customers came in behind us and the man stopped serving people to go out back and call his boss to request to close. I could quite clearly hear them talking badly about all the customers. I probably will stick to my usual store from now on, (even if this is the one that serves beer!)

Awesome service, fresh products, and overall great taste. The best option for a "fast-food" mexican…read morerestaurant!

Fantastic experience in downtown St John's. The seafood pasta was great, and the cherry mustard…read morepork chop was a sublime and deep flavour, cooked to perfection. The service was excellent (we moved inside and switched tables because we underestimated the cold evening), and our waitress whipped out a laundry stain remover stick when she noticed us furiously dabbing at a shirt stain. Helpful and accommodating with dietary restrictions. Quite cosy ambience, keeping the experience relaxed with slightly more upmarket food.

We had dinner: fish cakes followed by Miso Cod. The service was friendly and efficient. The Fish…read morecakes were well prepared and presented, with a tasty citrus romoulade. Estehetically the cakes would have benefited from a little more browning but it is tricky to not dry them out and they were not dry. The Miso COD was thick, flaky and divine! Served with vegetables prepared al dente and small potatoes. Presented in an appetizing fashion and thoroughly enjoyable, a winner !

Top notch service here!…read more Charissa made me feel at home at the bar. I got fresh tasty oysters, the code tongues, and fries. The oysters were small but so refreshing. The cod tongues are a unique item in just had to try and they tasted really good. The fries came out hot but I would say they lacked the crunch I really enjoy.. I still found myself eating them all though. The fry sauces were great, I think all made in house. What I really loved was the homemade peri peri sauce with the oysters... I put it on my cod and fries.. game changer!!! The place is beautifully designed, small and quant, and a good place to hang out. The rotating drink special was a frozen Paloma which was nicely garnished and had a natural wheat straw. The chef gave me a nice little gift at the end of my meal which I appreciated greatly.

There weren't many places open late downtown for dinner, we went to two places prior to get food…read morebut the kitchen was pretty much closed. Luckily we made our way to Rabble, and they seated us at the bar immediately upon arrival. We were very happy to find that they were open late. I thought the decor and aesthetic was nice, cozy, and clean. I loved the dishware and houndstooth napkins. First, I got their blended Passionfruit Guava (?) mocktail. I'm pretty sure those were the flavors. It was citrus-y, sweet, and refreshing. We ended up ordering the Half Chicken, Brown Butter Turnip Papperdelle, and the Seasonal Parisian Gnocchi for 2. Everything was absolutely wonderful. The Half Chicken was flavorful and the juicy. And the skin was the best part! It had a beautiful crisp. The Brown Butter Turnip Papperdelle was nice, I was very impressed with how they made it "noodle" like. The texture was good, and I loved how it was under a mountain of parmigiano hehe. Lastly, the Seasonal Parisian Gnocchi was a hit. The gnocchi had the perfect texture, it was chewy and soaked up the sauce very well. And the sauce! It was creamy, savory, and just fantastic. I've actually been raving about this gnocchi to everyone, and it has stayed on my mind ever since we ate it. I think that was the best gnocchi I've ever tasted. The only reason why I gave it four stars was the wait time. We came a good 30ish minutes before the kitchen closed and I'm pretty sure we put in our orders with enough time. However we waited a lot longer than we anticipated. Nevertheless, we had a wonderful time. We actually visited St John's for our anniversary and celebrated it here for dinner, and this was a dinner and day we'll never forget. We'd love to come back for another anniversary, and I hope that the gnocchi will still be there haha. Thank you!

Great service, tasty food, fun patio. All in all a great dinner in St John's. We were initially…read moresticker shocked with the prices and there fore didn't a try any of the entrees other than the tacos as each were well over $40. We were still over $200 for 2 with mostly ordering shareable plates and a few beverages but the food was all good!!

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!

Everything was great. No complaints. Been there before. It was the same good service. Food was as I…read moreexpected.

Service was extremely sub-par at the Stavanger drive location tonight. We were waiting over 20…read moreminutes after we were seated to have our waitress take our drink order. Our food arrived fairly quickly after we finally put in our order. No real issues with the food. However a few minutes after receiving our food we asked for more ketchup as they do not keep condiments on the table there and you have to request it. The waitress said she would get it right away and she did not return. About 40 minutes later another server advised us our waitress is very busy and asked him to check on us for her. We asked for the bill as we were ready to leave due to the poor service . We were planning to order more drinks and dessert but changed our minds when we realized the waitress forgot about us after saying she was going to get the ketchup we requested. We will not be returning to this location. Never had an issue with the service at the kenmount rd location.

We stopped by EVOO on a whim, just about 30 minutes before closing last night and ended up having a…read moredeliciously satisfying Italian meal. All vegan, and almost all gluten-free too! Our server Jacob was kind and helpful and the best part was, seemed to really enjoy his job. He took extra care to explain all meals to us and to make sure we would enjoy our selection. The menu is 80% vegan and yet it's nothing like a boring quinoa and kale bowl! We had the fried artichokes on almond purée with pickled celery and they reminded us of fish and chips. Also tried the home-baked flat bread - perfect! - the vegan and gluten-free puttanesca pasta and the Brussels sprouts. Highly recommend EVOO to anyone who is looking for a hearty Italian meal, especially (but not only!) if you prefer vegan and gluten-free food.

This humble spot in an odd location downtown St. John's had been on my radar for a couple years…read morenow. I had walked by numerous times and found it odd but respectable that it was always closed during the day and only opened at 5pm. When I went to enjoy a supper with my parents one holiday evening, the interior was decorated nicely and had really kind service. I ordered the Pork Milanese ($28) which was a battered pork loin with creamy gnocchi noodles and mushrooms on the side. The dish was incredibly filling, but it did keep me wanting to continue picking at each noodle after I was already full. The pork had a lemon on this side to give it some extra zest. My dish was good, but my mom ordered the Chicken Parmesan which honestly looked and tasted better than mine. I also attached a picture of it as well. This place didn't have too many entrees to choose from but the chicken was great, and the pork was good. They have many pizza options, but I am not the biggest fan of fancy pizza so I personally would not come here for that selection. From what I ate though, I'd give this place a solid four for a kind atmosphere and filling meal.

What an institution! If you want an experience, walk into Bagel Cafe. It's cozy with booths and…read morelots of colorful mosaics, lamps, and more. Popping in for lunch, I got the Townie Touton, a fried circular bread with a fried egg, bacon, and baked beans. It also comes with a side of molasses, which was a good touch. It was unique and tasty!

Strong dark roasted coffee was a great first impression. The toutons with molasses hit the spot…read morefor me the way pancakes and maple syrup can't; and I live in Vermont. The Newfoundland Breakfast was a touton with beans ladled on top, a thick fried bologna and topped with an egg cooked your way and some bacon on the side. Place was packed but the food didn't take very long at all. Service was friendly. Can't ask much more from a breakfast place. Quirky interior. A tight fit but worth the slight wait on a Sunday morning. Will be back.