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 fish 'n' brewis, or grab cold plates stuffed with ham, potato salad and veggies packed to go for a picnic lunch. The popular back lounge area is good for a beer.


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