Aside from the many things to do in St. John’s, Newfoundland, the other thing I loved about the city is its food scene. This food guide covers where to eat and what to order from some of the best restaurants in St. John’s.
There are so many places to eat in St. John’s, some of which are listed in Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants! One thing I love to do as a Travelling Foodie is to do what I call a Food Trip where I do a restaurant crawl to try one or two dishes that stand out.
In this guide, you’ll find the must-try food from different St. John’s Restaurants that were most memorable to me and do not compete with the other dishes in the list. Now you can do your own food crawl on some of the best restaurants in St. John’s!
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Arancini at Evoo in the Courtyard
Located in the courtyard of the historic Murray Premises Hotel, Evoo‘s arancini gave an explosion of flavours in one ball! The crispy risotto croquette had oxtail, peas, wild mushroom and mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, Grana Padano.
Website / Address: 315 Water St, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador A1C 1B9
Buffalo Pig Ears at Chinched Restaurant & Deli
Supporting local farms, producers and harvesters, Chinched Restaurant and Deli seriously impressed me with their Buffalo Pig Ears, one of the most addicting bar food there I’ve had,
You’ll definitely want to pair the Buffalo Pig Ears with an ice cold beer or their signature cocktails!
Website / Address: 5 Bates Hill, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador A1C 4B5
Coconut Red Curry Mussels at YellowBelly Brewery and Public House
A historic site, brewery and restaurant, YellowBelly Brewery and Public House served one of the best mussels I’ve had (and this comment includes mussels I’ve tried in Belgium).
Be sure to catch the chefs working in the “open concept” dining room, and have some of their beers to go with your meal!
Website / Address: 288 Water St, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador A1C 5J9
Fish and Chips at Ches’s Fish and Chips
Serving Newfoundland & Labrador’s fish and chips for over 60 years, Ches’s stands out with their perfect batter on fresh fish and fresh-cut potatoes. Need I say more?
Website / Address: 9 Freshwater Rd, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador A1C 2N1
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[CLOSED] Lobster and Snow Crab Salad from Bacalao
One of the best restaurants in St. John’s serving authentic Newfoundland cuisine, Bacalao served me the only salad I can eat everyday and will crave every day! And that’s their Lobster and Snow Crab Salad.
Lobster Roll from Chafe’s Landing
Located in the oldest house in Petty Harbour, just minutes from St. John’s, Chafe’s Landing got me with their fresh and flavourful lobster roll with overflowing chunks of lobster.
Website / Address: 11 Main Rd, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland & Labrador A0A 3H0
Octopus Saam at The Adelaide Oyster House
The first restaurant in Newfoundland to server locally grown oysters, Adelaide Oyster House has some very delicious eats.
Aside from the obvious oysters, it was my first time having Octopus Saam and I loved it. Perfectly crispy octopus!
Website / Address: 334 Water St, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador A1C 1C1
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Pan Fried Cod at Magnum and Steins
With a focus on fresh seasonal local food in downtown St. John’s at The Duckworth Hotel, Magnum & Steins impressed me with their unique and creative Pan Fried Cod. The chorizo sauce was amazing on the cod.
Website / Address: 329 Duckworth St, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador A1C 1H3
Scallops from Raymonds Restaurant
With Newfoundland and Labrador having access to some of the best seafood, wild game, and produce in the world, the tasting menu at Raymonds Restaurant is a must! It’s one of the best tasting menus I’ve had in Canada and I’ve tried a lot.
Raymonds Restaurant is definitely one of the best restaurants in St. John’s for me, and it was also in Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants in 2016.
In terms of specific dish, Raymond Restaurant had one of the most flavourful scallop I’ve had.
Website / Address: 95 Water St, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador A1C 1A4
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[CLOSED] Shrimp Diavollo at Tavola on Water
Owned by a Canadian musician Bob Hallett from popular folk rock band, Great Big Sea, Tavola on Water served one of the best shrimp dishes I’ve eaten! Full of flavour without overpowering the shrimp taste.
Seafood Crepe from Mallard Cottage
Another one of Canada’s best restaurants located inside a historic cottage, Mallard Cottage specializes in Newfoundland & Labrador’s seafood and wild game.
The Seafood Crepe at Mallard Cottage is one of the best savoury crepes I’ve had. It’s a seafood lover’s dream crepe right here!
Website / Address: 8 Barrows Rd, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador A1A 1G8
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DESSERT: Pavlova from Chinched Restaurant & Deli
Because there’s always room for dessert! Chinched Restaurant & Deli served my favourite dessert in St. John’s. Their Pavlova is like eating clouds!
Website / Address: 5 Bates Hill, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador A1C 4B5
MAP: Where To Eat in St. John’s
Hope this food guide helps you decide where to eat and what to order in St. John’s, Newfoundland!
I’m always down to try new places to eat & drink. As food is subjective, please let me know what you find are the best restaurants in St. John’s so I can check them out for my next visit!