2 Best Restaurants in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Mallard Cottage

$$$ Fodor's choice

Roaring fires, an open kitchen, and jars of homemade pickles lining the rafters set the scene in this renovated historic building in Quidi Vidi Village. The menu changes daily based on the best ingredients available from local sources and might include spit-roasted pork shoulder or tuna tartare, always accompanied by novel and succulent vegetable dishes. With an on-site sommelier, the wines and cocktails keep up with the food. On Sunday the restaurant has live music.

8 Barrows Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1A 1G8, Canada
709-237–7314
Known For
  • on-site sommelier
  • Sunday brunch with live music
  • fun beer garden
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. Nov.–May, Reservations essential

Raymonds

$$$$ Fodor's choice
Arguably the best restaurant in Canada today and one of the best in the world, Raymonds features classic Continental cuisine reimagined with local ingredients and upgraded to the acme of perfection. The dining room is elegant and grand, with chandeliers overhead and city lights reflecting off the harbor through massive windows. For a more intimate evening, look into the bar which serves the same menu but in a softer, almost vintage, setting.
95 Water St., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
709-579--5800
Known For
  • <PRO>exquisite tasting menus</PRO>
  • <PRO>varied wine list</PRO>
  • <PRO>grand historic decor</PRO>
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. year-round and Mon. Oct.–May. No lunch, Reservations essential