A Placentia mainstay-whether for breakfast, local faire, or pizza! The fish and chips does justice…read moreto Newfoundland tradition as well as the pea soup!

Food and service is fantastic here. They also have seafood for those looking for a Newfoundland…read moretreat.

Pizza took time to make but both were 10/10 good. Service…read morewas slow but as long as your not in a rush. Decor is very cool. Everyone liked their meals and had a good time.

Overall, this meal was pretty underwhelming, especially for the price. We ordered a smash burger,…read morepizza, and the kids' tacos. Unfortunately, everything was bland and below average. The kids' tacos were particularly disappointing--they were just pre-cooked chicken on a small tortilla with shredded raw cheese, with very little effort put into them. The smash burger and pizza also lacked flavor and weren't anything memorable. The one bright spot was the drink, which was well made. Service was also slow. It took nearly two hours from the time we sat down to receive our food and drinks, which made the experience even more frustrating. For a $120 meal, I expected much better quality and service. Sadly, I wouldn't return based on this experience.

This is a great little pub on Water Street in St. John's. Authentic and full of locals. Our group…read moreof 5 went on a Friday night and enjoyed an Irish Trad session. It was a fun, authentic experience. A group of locals gathered with their instruments and jammed traditional Irish music for about 3 hours. There was a solo performer that followed. The only food they offered were hotdogs or sausage on a bun. They come with your choice of numerous toppings. I have had better, but when hungry, they hit the spot. If you are looking to get away from the tourist spots on George Street, Erin's Pub might be for you.

Gayle and I were walking back from dinner and live music on George Street, when we happened by a…read moresign outside of Erin's Pub about an Irish music trad session that as it turned out was in progress. So we came in, took a seat at the bar, ordered a couple pints of Guinness (the best pour in St. John's we were told), and listened to several musicians around a big table churn out a number of traditional tunes. Another Irish word for this is seisiún or session. It was very relaxed and informal, with individual musicians starting a tune and others quickly joining in. Gayle and I really felt part of a local crowd of very nice and hospitable Newfoundlanders. A significant percentage of Newfoundlanders come from Irish descent. That started in the 17th Century when ships from the English West Country stopped into along Ireland's south coast to collect food and servants for the fisheries around the coast of Newfoundland. As such, the traditional music of Newfoundland and Labrador is rooted in Irish, Scottish, and English music. The Bar itself has a sort of local divey vibe, with dark woods, a cool bar, no pretense, and even a 24-hour camera screen on Quidi Vidi. It was a place where we really enjoyed staying awhile, which we did until this Celtic jam session was over.

We came across Inn of Olde on Friday, just down the street from the brewery so stopped in for a…read moredrink. Linda and her late husband, Bobby, opened the restaurant in 1977 to supplement their income from their declining grocery store. As promised, she was full of stories. She's in her late 60s and kept us entertained. The place is overflowing with things Linda has collected and things that have been given to her over the years. There are 1500+ spoons, lots of pictures, army helmets ... you name it! This is a large collection of cards ... not only business cards but driver's licenses, university IDs, etc. Apparently kids stop by after having a few too many and leave their important IDs (because they don't have business cards) under the glass ... they probably don't think it's such a grand idea the next day once they have sobered up. Barb helps Linda out at the bar. She lives down the street and had some great stories too. If you are in the Quidi Vidi area, you have to stop in and visit this place. Linda and Barb are very friendly and it's quite an experience.

This is a very unique place on Quidi Vidi. It has a real authentic Newfie vibe. You can only see…read moresomething like this either in real time or it's fake on a movie set. This is the real deal. If you want to be screeched in this is the place to do it. Go see Linda the owner and she will set you up. Today, my colleague got "screeched in". This process involves getting a shot of 90% alcohol homemade rum, she brings the frozen puffin which is over 20 years old preserved cryogenic style and you kiss the puffin bum. We watched a young gentleman get screeched in as well and she said "I'm going to have a wet dream about you". You get a signed certificate after issue by the Royal Order. You have to see it to believe it. Screeched ! (Warning this is not the place for the faint of heart)

Great place for fish and chips. I came here cause of a recommendation from a friend who's from St…read moreJohn's. The fish was very flaky and chunky. Service is so friendly! They have a great selection of beers, local and international. Definitely a must try in St Joh

Very busy. Waited 20min outside to be seated as they do not take reservations. Took another 30min…read moreto get food once ordered. Food was fresh and cod itself was so moist and well cooked. Fries were descent but loved the dressing and gravy. Menu is different for lunch and dinner. Soup was decent. Overall it's an iconic place everyone should try at least once but honestly we won't be back.

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!

Delicious food. Excellent service. Beautiful setting off the beaten path. Myrtles on the Bay I…read morerecommend!

I'm only giving Myrtle's on the Bay 3 stars today but believe it's going to get better. The new…read moreowner just took over recently and has been renovating. From the beautiful new deck to the improvements inside I think Myrtles is going to be mobbed in season. The menu needs some real improvement but the owner said its limited as he gears up. We had fried wings, onion rings and French fries, all were good for what they were, I don't believe any were prepared on site but they tasted fine. The beer menu was extremely limited, mostly crappy Canadian/US brands, no craft beer at all. In 2017 every bar should have at least one excellent IPA ( and definitely not Quidi Vidi or India Beer posers). The location is amazing, right on the water and in a town with limited food choices. I recommend checking this place out, welcome the new owner and encourage him to expand and upgrade the menus, food and beer.

The people are very nice . The service was great . We had cod drag fish lunch which was fresh and…read moreamazing . The place is clean and cute . Great place for lunch

From the owner: At In Da Loop, we operate a clean and friendly environment for seniors and young alike. Located in…read moreFermeuse, it has been built and is run by owners: Denise Leonard and Linda Cooke since December 19, 2013. We are very proud to have already become the popular spot for our Burgers and homemade Seafood dishes. We have many amenities including pool tables, darts, and ATM machines. We host live music on the weekends, Texas Hold'em Wednesday nights, 45's Thursday nights, Chase the Ace on Sundays from 6pm - 7pm, Karaoke Friday nights and more. We can host special occasion dinners, private parties and catering is available. You can also check out our Facebook page or call us today for more information.