St. John's Restaurants

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  • 1. Mallard Cottage

    $$$

    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

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. Nov.–May, Reservations essential
  • 2. The Nook and Cannery

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    This easygoing diner does a bustling lunch service in large part due to the personality and creativity of its owner, locally known as an innovative and improvisational chef. Enjoy casual fare with surprising ingredients in a space decorated with an eclectic mix of family photos, bottled preserves, and tabletops repurposed from old furniture and signage. Vegan, gluten-free, and meat-based options are available in generous portions.

    69 Harvey Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 2E9, Canada

    Known For

    • Friendly chats at the lunch counter
    • Massive chicken sandwiches with fun flavor twists
    • Gourmet-food quality at diner prices

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and Thurs., No reservations
  • 3. Bacalao

    $$$

    Sit back and relax in the cozy dining rooms of this converted old house and sample updated traditional fare. Bacalao, pronounced "back-allow," is Portuguese for "salted cod," a historic staple of Newfoundlanders and the Mediterraneans who came here to fish; a variation of it is featured every night. Other nouvelle-Newfoundland options include moose and caribou dishes, and mussels in Quidi Vidi Iceberg beer. Off-street parking keeps this spot attractive to its more suburban customer base.

    65 Lemarchant Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 2G9, Canada
    709-579–6565

    Known For

    • <PRO>local ingredients</PRO>
    • <PRO>famed salted cod</PRO>
    • <PRO>convenient parking</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential, Credit cards accepted
  • 4. Bagel Cafe

    $$

    The name belies the menu at this cozy spot on Duckworth Street where you can get excellent food for any meal of the day. Generous breakfast offerings bring local ingredients to traditional dishes. The with eclectic decor and soft lighting, the atmosphere is both relaxed and intimate. 

    246 Duckworth St., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 1G8, Canada
    709-739–4470

    Known For

    • The "Newfoundland Benedict"
    • The menu has something for everyone
    • All-day breakfast
  • 5. Green Kitchen

    $$

    Enjoy your vegan meal in this relaxing atmosphere with hardwood floors and natural lighting. This casual eatery offers plant-based fare with most elements made from scratch with ethically sourced ingredients. 

    47 Harvey Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 2E9, Canada
    709-237–2223

    Known For

    • Delicious and healthy smoothies
    • Vegan children's menu
    • Cozy Sunday brunch

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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  • 6. The Sprout–Poyo

    $$

    This stalwart vegetarian spot, beloved by vegetable and meat-eaters alike, offers counter service and comfortable seating by day and a lively after-hours scene by night that sees diners lining up for late-night tacos. Local artists and craftspeople display their creations on the walls, and there are plenty of gluten-free options in addition to beer, wine, and house-made sangria.

    364 Duckworth St., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 1H5, Canada
    709-579–5485

    Known For

    • Excellent vegetarian chili
    • Tasty avocado sandwich
    • Nouvelle tacos

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Mon.

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