A not so fancy dinner place located harborside in Bona Vista Newfoundland. We stopped in for…read moredinner and enjoyed a table next to the window with beautiful harbor views. We were seated promptly and enjoyed some refreshing cocktails while deciding on dinner options. Our server directed us to the Cod Gratin which is a traditional Newfoundland dish. We each ordered Cod Gratin and a Caesar Salad to share. This was a perfect combination for dinner. The Cod Gratin was amazing. Tasty pieces of fish in every single bite with a cheese and sauce that I would call coastal comfort food. So delicious. We didn't have any room for dessert but definitely enjoyed our dinner choices tonight. Skippers is a nice comfortable place for dinner and they have live music certain days of the week.

Amazing find! Super friendly staff and the seafood lasagna was delicious! Glad we came early, got…read morea lovely window table!

Coffee Crisp shake- yes please!!! Beats Dairy Queen every…read moretime!! A must-stop any time I'm in the area.

We stopped here based on an online review and returned for a second time during our stay…read more This is a small shop that is half seating and the other half the kitchen and an ice cream shop. There are about 6-8 tables and one waitress. It is dated but has a charm to it - I liked it others may not. The first time we stopped here I tried the Cod Tongues and fries (first time ever) They were interesting (in a good way) having never had them before, but I can tell you they were moist inside with a thin, light outer batter - the batter is really good. I would have these again in the future. The fries are hand cut and also very good, I like soft fries over crispy these were between soft and crispy - the other in our party enjoyed them. I also tried for the first time the Crush flavours of Pineapple and also Birch Beer. These are just cans of pop not something prepared. The second time I returned I had a two piece pan fried fish and chips and requested one piece be cod and the other be salmon - they said they could make that happen - delicious. This was a simple shop with simple decorations and simple food done right. Pan fried fish had a light tempura style batter, good sized, very firm pieces of fish. This time I added a piece of pheasantberry pie. Everything was a 5/5 stars - The fish, the fries, the pie were all tasty and a really good value. I think if we had been there a longer period we would probably have returned for a third time :)

Gayle and I enjoyed one dinner and 2 breakfasts at the Twine Loft Restaurant during our 2-night…read morestay at the Artisan Inn. The closest experience I can think of after spending a really nice weekend in Trinity was maybe Mendocino, but without the tourist hordes. The Twine Loft Restaurant was very charming, with stellar down home service, and delicious food options that the kitchen was happy to tweak. We both enjoyed the rustic modern dining room, the romantic ambiance, and the view of the water through the window. Our only regret here was that the weekend we were here was cold and foggy, so there was no real sit on the deck at sunset (or sunrise) option. Dinner was extra special at a fixed price of $65 plus beverages. Gayle chose the Moroccan Lamb Shank with Yogurt Mint Sauce (served with Lemon Herb Israeli Pearl Couscous and Roasted Vegetables), while I went for the Atlantic Salmon with Mango & Pickled Onion Salsa (served with lemon roasted potatoes and roasted vegetables). We shared that an a nice bottle of Canadian wine.

Excellent food, with price fixe 3-course dinners and a la carte breakfasts. Nice wines, too. Staff…read moreis very attentive and friendly. The setting is a renovated fishing shack, and is now very nice. The outdoor deck for drinks is lovely, right on the water. Highly recommended. Reservations needed for dinner.

Not the most vegetarian friendly - I got a salad that was a mix of various vegetables. It was good,…read morebut not very filling. For a gastropub, I would have liked to see more apps + shareables.

Website said open until 10 pm, door said open until 10 pm, Yelp said open until 11 pm. But at 9:05…read morepm they were closed and the door was locked. We rushed like crazy from a few hours away to get here in time without taking any breaks, and all for nothing. So irritating.

Fabulous lunch! Adorable shop with very friendly and welcoming service...as well as very helpful in…read moreassisting me with my dietary restrictions. Our food - a wrap, a chicken sandwich, and soups - were all tasty. If we were in the area longer we'd visit again!

The touton with homemade blueberry jam and maple syrup was amazing. The classic breakfast was ok…read more The potatoes were bland and eggs were overcooked. I'm surprised they don't serve quiche. I opted for coffee vs tea. Their collection of tea pots is so cute. Server was friendly. Wish I saved room for the key lime pie!

I'm shocked with the reviews I'm reading for this. It feels like brigading…read more Mrs Skwrl and I grabbed dinner on a Saturday during a whirlwind tour of east Newfoundland and St Pierre. The scallop crudo, lamb ragu, and crab appetizer and the lobster main were all really stellar. The wait staff were attentive and just lovely people. None of this surprises us because it was highly reviewed on another site and some restaurant staff in St John's raved about it. If you're in the area, check it out. Sorry I didn't get photos of the lobster main dish - we just gobbled ours down.

We came here for birthday dinner and it did not disappoint ! We had the tasting menu and we all…read moreenjoyed it . I loved the ambiance of the restaurant.

Sadly the worst meal I had in Newfoundland…read more The location here is quite nice, along a harbour with a lack of cellular service (although wifi is available here). The menu options were quite vast, and there were some special options available off the menu as well. I had the "Treasure Chest" to start, which was cod bites, calamari, scallops, and shrimp served in a bed of fries. This was probably the best part of the meal, as the portions were big and the seafood was relatively fresh. I also had a French Onion soup, which was unfortunately awful. Shredded melted cheese was simply not it. I shared mussels with my parents, which were some of the smallest I've ever seen. It was quite plain, it said olive oil and garlic was supposed to be included, but I barely saw it. Finally there was a crab au gratin on special, which I decided to order with onion rings on the side. Similar to the mussels, the crab was small and there was barely any meat on it. Service was also quite rushed. My family felt like they were trying to chase us out even though it wasn't completely full. Can't say this was a good experience overall sadly.

At the Dock Marina, the Gallery/Gift Shop is upstairs, while the water-side restaurant is…read moredownstairs. Gayle and I visited Trinity during a recent cold and foggy weekend and enjoyed dinner here on a Friday evening. As I'm the "gift shop" guy in the family, I went upstairs the next day to take a look. As with almost anywhere in Trinity, walking here was relatively short and pleasant. Here are my thoughts: The Gallery/Gift Shop has some nice local crafts and really nice local art to put on the wall. However, through a combination of "our walls are already full" and "this or that doesn't speak to me", I left with only a Newfoundland coin for my efforts. My advice is that if you're here, you should definitely take a look. Now the Restaurant, which is one of the few in Town. - We sat inside by the windows with a nice view. Outdoor seating was available, but on an evening like this, there were no takers. - The Dining room was attractive, comfortable, and felt like I was in my home town. - Our wait staff were friendly, welcoming, and very interactive about where we were from, local perspectives, and what things we could do in the area. - Our meal was very good. Over 3 glasses of shared white wine, I had the Chowder and a Caesar Salad, while Gayle chose the North Atlantic Scallops. When in Newfoundland, Seafood is what's for dinner.

We came here because the exterior suggested that their prices would be a bit lower than the pretty…read morehouse cafes down the street. Indeed the prices were very reasonable. Judging from the accents I could hear, I think that most of the other diners were locals. I ordered the fish burger which was a very reasonable price at under $9 in 2023. The Mrs ordered pea soup and said it was excellent. Her soup came with a giant bun. That will fill her up. My fish burger was delicious but messy. It was so messy that I gave up trying to hold the bun as it disintegrated in my gentle hands. I resorted to using a knife and fork. There is plenty of parking for regular sized vehicles. The washrooms were okay but the men's room had no towels to dry hands. The have free WiFi that is password protected. This is a place to eat well and save a few dollars. If that appeals to you I can certainly recommend it. There's lots of tables so you should have no difficulty finding one that's the right size.

We were at PK's on August 5, 2025. This is a diner-style restaurant with prices suitable for a ***…read morerestaurant. We thought that the food was far from good, much of the food was late, barely warm and the service was unfriendly. The food was very expensive too. I see no reason to recommend this restaurant to anybody.