Everything I had at the St John's Fish Exchange was excellent. It was my first time having lobster…read moreand I appreciated how there were already parts that were cracked to help me out. The server was very pleasant. She was funny and the food came at a good pace. The lobster took longer (15-20 minutes); however, she set expectations up properly and suggested an appetizer for the meantime. The one complaint I had was that we had a reservation but still had to wait an extra 10 minutes after arriving on time for our table to be ready. Perhaps the restaurant was a bit overbooked.

The staff were friendly. The view of the harbour was nice. The server Frani was great. Deb had the…read moresalmon bowl with rice . The salmon was delicious and was very moist. Cooked perfectly. I had mussels again but this time in white wine , sun-dried tomatoes with garlic.. Well they were good but the sauce was lacking volume. There was about 36 mussels I also had small country salad which was good . The over all meal was good but the services were great.

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.

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!

On my last day in Newfoundland & Labrador I visited the community of Petty Harbour - specifically…read moreto have dinner at Chafe's Landing. Known for its fantastic fish and chips with no shortage of rave reviews on Yelp I thought it best to plan ahead and get on the Yelp Waitlist to avoid having to figure out a plan B. The Yelp Waitlist indicated that I was the 34th in line to get a table! WOW this must be a really special place if so many people are waiting to eat here I thought to myself. Discouraged but persistent I thought I'd try my luck anyways and I'm so glad that I did!!! Chafe's Landing did not disappoint! Service exceptional- the staff were so kind to seat us immediately. I ordered the cod fish tacos which were so good. More than enough for me; no room left for dessert. What a great meal

Friends I went with loved this place but I thought the fish and chips were just okay. Place is…read moregreat and patio is perfect for a good view. Espresso cake was 12/10 good. Lemon raspberry cupcake was 7/10.

Red building on the water at the ferry terminal. Fantastic local food. Fried seafood with a light…read morebatter. Another nice touch were the locally drawn magnets and art you can buy. Great reviews on Trip Advisor so I wanted to get Landings a mention on Yelp!

The best fish and chips I had all week (while visiting) was at the Landings. Huge portions and so…read moreso fresh. I have to eat gluten free, and they were fantastic! Just a small town place, right on the water. This is a must! Service was excellent also.

The staff is really friendly . The saltwater resturant is really nice upscale restaurant. Is very…read moreclean . Deb started off with a lychee Martini without the lychee. She had the lobster roll with fries. Which the lobster was fresh and delicious. The fires were crispy and hot. I started off with the Caesar salad which was large enough for 2 people and was fresh . My main dish was the cod Tacos which was good. The overall meal was very good . The services were excellent. This was a little pricey but worth it

Best meals we had on Water Street (the pedestrian area downtown) in St. John's. Sublime baked cod…read more We went back for shellfish on pasta and in risotto that were lightly sauced and delicious, and worth the trip. Seek this one for Friendly service and pleasant ambience amid St.Johns party central.

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!

This place was the first restaurant that we had supper in when we arrived in St. John's, NL. The…read morefood was great as well as the service. Our server, Keesha was exceptionally friendly, and was able to make us feel welcome. Would greatly recommend this to any one.

Excellent pan fried cod with chips, dressing and gravy! My companion had caesar salad with her meal…read morebut I couldn't pass up home fries. Fast and friendly service. It was a bit pricy at 19.99 each but I thought it was well worth it for fresh cod. This would be a better choice if you are shopping at the Village and need a fast place for lunch or dinner.

Great food, wonderful service. Quality and flavor of meals and drinks were exceptional. Ambiance…read morewas warm and casual. Hostess was attentive and engaging. Bartender was awesome, she was a top-caliber mixologist! Would highly recommend.

One of the best restaurants in Eastern North America. I'm not talking about michelin stars or food…read moreporn show stuff. This is for people that like well prepared food that is satisfying and delicious without being over the top. The dishes we had reminded us of our favorite restaurants in Portland Oregon in the 1990s. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and worth traveling to. The oysters were so fresh. The pickled white asparagus addictive. The cod tongues so light. My pesto pasta much less heavy than most versions. Great service and killer bread pudding. If I lived in the area, I'd eat here weekly.

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.