11 Best Restaurants in Eastern Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador

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We've compiled the best of the best in Eastern Newfoundland - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Bonavista Social Club

$ Fodor's choice

The name implies more than just a restaurant and it is: a view, a respite, a community. From a table inside, you can watch pizzas cook in a wood-fired oven while sitting on handcrafted wooden furniture. On the deck, the views of the sea and gardens and farms surrounding the restaurant are unimpeded. This has fast become a locals' and travelers' favorite, and you are likely to bump into a friend here, even on your first visit. Located in Upper Amherst Cove just off Route 235, it is a short drive out from Bonavista.

Twine Loft Dining

$$$$ Fodor's choice

Every evening, the set menu at the Twine Loft proves to be one of the region's best meals. Relax into a true fine dining experience complete with an on-site sommelier. The deck overlooking the water is also available without reservation for happy hour drinks every day from 3 pm to 5 pm. Dietary restrictions are accommodated, but require advanced notice and discussion.

Bare Mountain Coffee House

$$

This stone cottage offers a bright interior with both sofa and table seating and a view of Random Island in Trinity Bay. In finer weather, you can enjoy your coffee from an Adirondack chair on the patio overlooking the water. Enjoy coffee from small batch roasters in the province, as well as a light meal or baked treats that include gluten-friendly options.

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Boreal Diner

$$$

This diner serves a variety of dishes, all with fresh ingredients (some grown right on the front patio) along with a small but balanced selection of wine and craft beers. Salads are excellent, and they serve some of the best pies and baked goods in the area. Boreal not only sources from local farms but from local individuals to support backyard farming.

61 Church St., Bonavista, A0C 1B0, Canada
709-476–2330
Known For
  • Pies baked daily, like molasses custard pie
  • Coffee from local roaster
  • Support of local farmers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sept.–May

Cabin Six Pizza

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This is a little pizza shop that's made a big splash, with stone-baked pizzas with interesting toppings and locally grown or foraged ingredients. This destination eatery is a throwback to the old general store that once occupied the space with retro touches like a tiny black-and-white TV playing cartoons and industrial artifacts on the walls, alongside photos by a local photographer known as "Old Bones." Best not to try calling ahead; this two-person operation is doing a booming business.

Les P'tits Graviers

$$$

A family-friendly spot, Les P'tits Graviers is known for a wide variety of fresh French cuisine. Using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, they adapt their menu frequently. It can be quite busy so be sure to make reservations.

2 rue Maréchal Foch, St-Pierre and Miquelon
508-41–75–28
Known For
  • Tasty pizzas
  • Great sauces on local meat dishes
  • Boozy desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.

Mifflin's Tea Room

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A historic building, traditional food, and an entrepreneurial spirit make this quaint yet bustling restaurant a classic spot. The owners have turned their multigenerational family home into a business that welcomes other families with hearty standard meals and drinks served in tiny teapots and china cups. It can get crowded quickly so be prepared to wait.

21 Church St., Bonavista, A0C 1B0, Canada
709-468–2636
Known For
  • Extensive tea selection
  • Great panfried cod
  • Family-friendly atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr.

Milton Inn Relaxed Fine Dining

$$$$

This hidden gem may be Newfoundland's best-kept secret. The four-course fine dining experience takes reservations months ahead, with meal pre-order placed a week in advance. Meals are prepared in the French style and incorporate elements of traditional Newfoundland cooking, using locally sourced ingredients where possible. For guests making a long drive for the evening, rooms are available for overnight stays. 

20 Trinity Dr., Clarenville, A5A 0L5, Canada
709-433–2395
Known For
  • Honey butter made with honey from their own beehives
  • "Zaylah's sorbets" served in bowls carved from beach rocks
  • They boast the best wine list on the island
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Thurs., Reservations required

Port Rexton Brewery Taproom

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The first opening in the microbrewery resurgence on the island is arguably the best. Oh My Cheeses, a food truck, provides the grub, like eclectic grilled cheese and other hip takes on old standards. Port Rexton beer is served in the best restaurants in St. John's and folks rush to the taps when a new keg comes to town.

6 Ship Cove Rd., Port Rexton, A0C 2H0, Canada
709-464–2337
Known For
  • Some of the region's best brews
  • Unique beers
  • Amazing grilled cheese
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.

Smugglers Cove

$$

This place is more than a restaurant, it's a whole pioneer town experience. The pub and grill deliver meals of outstanding quality in a roadhouse-style setting. But the grounds are designed as a fantasy pioneer town that celebrates Old West outlaws and the pirates and gangsters that fill the tall tales of the Burin Peninsula. A fun place visit for kids of any age. 

300-316 Church St., Burin, A0E 1E0, Canada
709-891–2222
Known For
  • Fabulous food with generous portions
  • Popular stop for cycling enthusiasts
  • Pioneer village makes a fun photo app
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

Trinity Mercantile

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This café knows where to put its energies, with consistently well-brewed coffee roasted in-house, good service, and a small menu focusing on healthful and comforting foods like fresh sandwiches and homemade soups. All are served in an open room with long wooden tables and just enough books, crafts, and local art for sale to give you an excuse to stay inside a little longer.

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