Must-see restaurants in Newfoundland & Labrador

  • Norseman Restaurant & Art Gallery

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This lovely waterfront outpost ranks among Newfoundland's best. Emphasizing local products and creative preparations, the menu will have you wavering…

  • Merchant Tavern

    St John's

    An elegant tavern housed in a former bank building, this restaurant is a fine choice for a splurge. Gorgeous seafood stews, duck and lentils, and cod with…

  • Lighthouse Picnics

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Lighthouse Picnics has hit upon a winning concept: it provides a blanket and organic picnic meal (say, a curried chicken sandwich, mixed-green salad and…

  • Piatto

    St John's

    Offering a great night out without breaking the bank, cozy brick Piatto wood-fires pizza like nobody's business. Go trad or try a thin-crust pie topped…

  • Anchor Cafe

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    You can't miss this place – the front half is the bow of a boat – and don't, because it has great service and some of the best seafood on the Northern…

  • Doyle Sansome & Sons

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Head out of your way for this classic cash-only seafood spot, serving crisp cod, fish cakes with rhubarb relish, and fresh lobster. If it's a nice day,…

  • Adelaide Oyster House

    St John's

    The Adelaide is a stylish sliver of a bar and restaurant where the specialty is small plates such as fish tacos, Kobe beef lettuce wraps topped with spicy…

  • Daily Catch

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    A stylish little restaurant serving finely prepared seafood and wine. The basil-buttered salmon gets kudos. Fish cakes, crab au gratin and cod burgers…

  • Guillard Gourmandises

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    It's worth memorizing the complicated schedule to make good on this slice of la belle France. After all, these cream-plumped chocolate éclairs, macarons,…

  • Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf

    St John's

    If you've got younger kids and you need to kill time before heading to The Rooms, Georgestown Cafe is here to answer your every prayer. It's a cafe, sure,…

  • Tiffin

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    At this creative pan-Asian restaurant, there isn't a restaurant. Rather, you order set meals served in Indian-style tiffins – stackable metal lunchboxes –…

  • Chinched

    St John's

    Quality dishes without the white-tablecloth pretense – think octopus tacos or Newfoundland wild mushroom risotto served in a warm, dark-wood room. On an…

  • Fogo Island Inn Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    With sparkling sea views, this tiny gourmet eatery dishes up innovative three-course dinners sourced as locally as possible. The menu changes daily. Think…

  • Java Jack's

    Gros Morne National Park

    Escape the tyranny of fried food and head to Jack's, the outpost for an artsy crowd into locally sourced fare. There's a vintage-but-hip vibe, and Gros…

  • Pitchers

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This supermarket – yes, supermarket! – has an attached hot kitchen that is not playing around. Their cheeseburgers are fantastic, the french fries are…

  • Le Feu de Braise

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    As French restaurants go, this one is wonderfully old-school, serving a master class in stick-to-your-ribs rural classic cuisine: steak in Roquefort sauce…

  • Mallard Cottage

    St John's

    A lot of restaurants give lip service to 'local and sustainable,' but this one is spot-on and devilishly good. The blackboard menu changes daily. Think…

  • Philip's Cafe

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    A must pre- or post-ferry stop for yummy baked goods and creative sandwiches such as apple and sharp cheddar on molasses-raisin bread. The breakfasts are…

  • Sprout

    St John's

    Full-on vegetarian food is almost unheard of in rural Newfoundland, but Sprout almost makes up for the difference in St John's. Take a seat and savor your…

  • Cafe Nymphe

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This small restaurant, located up the stairs from Dark Tickle, serves local baked goods, delicious pizzas, sandwiches and hot dishes throughout the day…

  • Bagel Cafe

    St John's

    For a moment, disregard the name of this spot and note the crowds, which absolutely pack this downtown eatery, especially on weekend mornings. Now back to…

  • Riverside Restaurant & Lounge

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    The brightly painted Riverside offers plenty of big-portioned food to line your stomach for the rest of a trip around the Loop. Gorge on ribs and wings or…

  • Scoff Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Scoff – Newfoundland slang for a good meal – serves fancy takes on local cuisine in a cozy yet upscale setting. Salt beef comes with split pea 'fries,'…

  • Get Stuffed

    St John's

    Contemporary Canadian and home-cooking kicked up a notch, served in a comfortably laid-back atmosphere, is the name of the game at Get Stuffed, where the…

  • RJ Pinoy Yum

    St John's

    Of all the unexpected discoveries one may make in a St John's strip mall, a full Filipino menu of pancit (noodles), adobo (vinegar-marinated pork or…

  • Bellissimo Bistro & Espresso Bar

    St John's

    Start your day with solid Italian fare at this pleasant little eatery, located on an idyllic block of Quidi Vidi village. For breakfast you could opt for…

  • International Flavours

    St John's

    A popular choice for locals on their lunch break, this Middle Eastern restaurant provides a welcome respite from fish-and-chips. The kitchen ladles out a…

  • Crêperie Restaurant du Vieux Port

    St-Pierre & Miquelon

    This crêperie boasts a fantastic location overlooking St-Pierre's old port, and a kitchen to match the view: dine out on crepes stuffed with cod and…

  • Black Spruce

    Gros Morne National Park

    Named for the province's most iconic tree, the Black Spruce has brought fine dining to Norris Point. It's got a luxury-lodge ambience and an atmosphere…

  • J Korean Restaurant

    St John's

    Another gem in the St John's culinary diversity crown, J serves up delicious bowls of fiery kimchi jjigae (kimchi and pork belly stew), haemul pajeon …

  • Tinkers Ice Cream Shop

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Every summer holiday escape deserves a great ice-cream place, and Tinker's is the spot in Petty Harbour. The house specialty is an iceberg – of course – a…

  • Rocket Bakery

    St John's

    Cheery Rocket is the perfect spot for a cup o' joe, a groovy sandwich or a sweet treat. Try the hummus on crusty homemade multigrain bread, or maybe a…

  • Hungry Heart

    St John's

    Eat in this warm-toned cafe and you're helping abused women and others in need to train in food service. Try the curry mango chicken or pulled-pork…

  • Nanny's Root Cellar Kitchen

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    This excellent restaurant dishes out traditional Newfoundland foods in the setting of an old Orange Hall. Specials are always on point, and the brewis …

  • Chafe's Landing

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    A lot of folks here day-trip from St John's specifically for the fish-and-chips, which are quite good (if not particularly mind-blowing). Lines get long…

  • Fisherman's Landing

    Gros Morne National Park

    It can be tough to find a restaurant open later in the evening in Rocky Harbour, but the Landing slings good-quality food even as night slowly creeps in…

  • Northern Delight

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Dine on local favorites such as turbot cheeks and pan-fried cod, fresh lobster and mussels, an excellent take on fish 'n' brewis (fish hash and bacon…

  • Sushi Lab

    Labrador

    The dining experience here is nouveau-Labrador all the way. Order from a selection of dozens of sushi rolls, then expect a bit of a long wait, although…

  • Annie's Harbour Restaurant

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Annie's is a solid choice if you want to eat all of the denizens of the ocean you've been admiring from Twillingate's shores (speaking of which, this spot…

  • Earle's

    Gros Morne National Park

    Earle is an institution in Rocky Harbour. This spot gets packed with tourists and locals, from pensioners to families, and has great ice cream, decent…