Food & Dining
Known for our seafood and traditional dishes, this place offers an exciting world of dining options ranging from international flavours to local delights.
Though the fishery originated in the eastern region of Newfoundland, you'll find fresh, delicious seafood in practically every corner of the province. Try some wild Atlantic salmon straight from the Exploits River in Central Newfoundland. And regardless of where you end up on your journey, plan on a local favourite of fish & chips. The most famous, Ches's Fish & Chips, started in the 1950s.
If you'd rather enjoy a night out at one of our many fine-dining restaurants, you won't have to look far. St. John's has some wonderful options with a range of culinary adventures, from traditional meals to fresh-off-the-boat seafood, Asian favourites to exotic world and inventive, contemporary cooking. You can sample wild game throughout the province, but it's most common on menus along the Northern Peninsula and in Labrador. (Moose burger, anyone?)
With fresh, local ingredients, feast on some of the most unique recipes on earth. Recipes you've never heard of with names you'll never forget: cod tongues, doughboys, salt fish and brewis, and toutons to name a few.
Try Jiggs' dinner, a staple of a traditional Newfoundland ‘scoff'. For dessert try figgy duff, a delicious 16th-century pudding that's still a favourite. And how about Atlantic salmon in gin and juniper berry sauce, braised rabbit pie, caribou medallions in partridgeberry sauce, and bakeapple cheesecake? Or a deliciously cool martini made with Iceberg vodka? Traditional recipes, newly interpreted.
Seafood and Game
In a land that lives by the sea, taste the freshest food the ocean provides. Mouth-watering lobster, cod, halibut, salmon, and trout. Mussels, scallops, and shrimp. This morning's catch prepared for tonight's dinner - it's that fresh, and that's what makes the difference.
A culinary journey through Newfoundland and Labrador wouldn't be complete without a sampling of wild game. Find moose, caribou, bear, and rabbit prepared in both traditional and innovative ways.
Unique Dining Experiences
Not only can you enjoy unique dishes and exquisite local food, but there are many one-of-a-kind dining experiences you don't want to miss. Lighthouse Picnics
are a great example. The lighthouse, built in Ferryland in 1870, offers exquisite picnic fare in combination with history, culture, and whale watching.
Seafood lover? Check out Bacalao Restaurant
or the award-winning Raymonds Restaurant in St. John's for a modern, innovative twist on Newfoundland and Labrador favourites. Or head to Nicole's Café
, an amazing gem in a beautiful, out-of-the way spot on Fogo Island. Tempt your palette with gourmet variations of local cuisine, using fresh ingredients such as crab and pot-caught cod. Wabush (Labrador) boasts Grenfell Restaurant, home to a succulent duck breast garnished with fresh Labrador berries.
If you want to eat like a Viking, plan a trip to L'Anse aux Meadows right at the tip of the Northern Peninsula - home to the Great Viking Feast
. Dine in a sod hut like the Vikings did a thousand years ago, and enjoy a traditional menu of moose stew, Atlantic salmon, cod cheeks, and roast capelin.
By no means an exhaustive list, these are merely a small sampling of the unique dining experiences you can find in Newfoundland and Labrador. Be sure to come on an empty stomach, as there are many more unforgettable experiences to enjoy. Bon appétit!
Unique Products
Ever tasted water or beer made from 10,000-year-old icebergs? Come to Newfoundland and Labrador and you can do just that. Quidi Vidi Brewing Company
harvests icebergs and brews crisp, clean lager. For something stronger, there's Canadian Iceberg Vodka, Rum, and Gin, each bottled in Newfoundland and made from the charcoal-filtered and triple-distilled water of iceberg growlers and bergy bits.
For those of you with a sweet tooth, pick up homemade Dark Tickle Jams
that come in wonderful, fresh flavours like partridgeberry and bakeapple. If you're craving something a little more decadent, treat yourself to a box of chocolates made by the one and only Newfoundland Chocolate Company
.
If you're looking for something to bring back home, Purity Factories Limited
in St. John's produces extremely popular candies and flavoured syrups - Peppermint Nobs and candy kisses are always a hit.
Helpful Links
Newfoundland Restaurant Reviews by Karl Wells
- Triton
- 709-263-2151
- bluewater2151@yahoo.ca
- www.bluewaterinn.ca
- Trinity
- (709_ 464 3377
- (709) 728 1805
- info@trinityvacations.com
- www.trinityvacations.com
- Green Bay
- 709-267-5544
- nola@coffeecoveretreat.com
- www.coffeecoveretreat.com
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St. John'sThe Peoples Pub The Guvnor Pub & Eatery provides an ideal setting for every occasion and a marvellous feast for every palate. Find your preferred pint on tap, enthusiastic service, delightful English ambience, and a creative hybrid of Newfoundland and British fare lovingly prepared.
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ParadiseIn operation since 1927, Woodstock is one of the Oldest Restaurants in Newfoundland. We offer our guests comfortable fine-dining with old world Colonial charm and live dinner music on weekends.
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Port aux BasquesOur Dining Room is famous for Newfoundland Specialty Dishes. Come in and try our fabulous English style Fish n Chips or our succulent Moose Burger.
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St. John'sClancy's is a full service restaurant and lounge located in the Comfort Inn Airport. Newly renovated, Clancy's offers a casual dining atmosphere with a mix of cozy booths and tables, that can accomodate from 1 to a group of 25.
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Lanse Aux MeadowsExplore an unforgettable dining experience at The Norseman Restaurant in L'Anse aux Meadows. The prices are very affordable and the quality of cuisine is amazing.
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Mount Pearl
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St. John'sManna is a full-service bakery café operating 7 days a week, from 7 am to 7 pm. Chefs prepare fresh gourmet meals and sandwiches daily to eat-in, to go, or for local delivery.
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St. John'sChes's on Topsail Road opened in 1987, bringing the great taste of Ches's to the west end of St. John's.
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TwillingateLocated on the Iceberg Quest premises, Canvas Cove Bistro delivers a sophisticated take on Newfoundland-style dining. Our delectable choices include local fresh catch seafood dishes, vegetarian options, soups, salads, sandwiches, children's menu, locally brewed fair trade coffee, and daily house-baked desserts.
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Port RextonEvery evening we serve a freshly prepared meal in our licensed dining room overlooking Trinity Bay. Our kitchen draws from the ocean, fresh-water ponds, seaside meadows around us and our kitchen gardens.
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Corner BrookThe Carriage Room restaurant is located at the beautiful Glynmill Inn in downtown Corner Brook. Featuring home style Newfoundland favorites.
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Upper Amherst CoveThe BSC is a restaurant/bakery/food production facility located in the small coastal community Upper Amherst Cove, on the Bonavista Peninsula. Surrounding gardens and pastures are used to grow and raise all the food served in the restaurant.
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Conception Bay SouthSavvy is designed to bridge the gap between quality and convenience: the food you'd expect from a more expensive restaurant, paired with the versatility and convenience of takeout. .
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St. John'sAQUA Kitchen and Bar is an eatery located on Water Street in the heart of downtown St. John's.
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Trout RiverCome and experience the richness of Newfoundland's maritime flavours in this unique seafood restaurant by the sea. Offering a great dining experience, Seaside Restaurant is located in the most scenic part of of Gros Morne Natinal Park, in the small fishing village of Trout River (Rte 431), on the beachfront, overlooking the ocean, spectacular sunsets and a kilometer of boardwalk.
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St. John'sThe tastes of Newfoundland and Labrador might be vast, however, you'd be hard pressed to argue against Fish and chips as the taste of St. John's.
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St. John'sRice Bowl is a fast-food outlet in a major shopping center, offering a variety of Chinese food items. Our hours of operation are 11 am to 10 pm Monday through Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm on Sunday.+1 (709) 753 1653
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St. John'sNow open at 223 Duckworth St. (Haymarket Square), a new gastropub from Mark McCrowe, chef/owner of Aqua kitchen and bar.
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Norris PointThe Black Spruce is located in Neddie's Harbour at Neddie's Harbour Inn. Our philosophy at The Black Spruce is to showcase local products in a simple way.
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MarystownCongratulations to Anne Marie Grant of Marystown: our 2012 winner of a $100. 00 PJ Billington's Gift Card This year from April 19th to May 11, 2013 Enter to Win A $100.
Glamping (aka glamorous camping) has arrived at Gros Morne National Park! What do you prefer - glamping or old-fashioned tenting?
http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/PlacesToGo/GrosMorneNationalPark
