Best Restaurants in St. John's (Mar 2026)
5 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated March 14, 2026
Fogo Island Inn
St. John's
What to order Fish caught that morning, Foraged berries, Homemade touton bread
Mallard Cottage
St. John's
Portage
St. John's
What to order Smoked Olives, Brussels Sprouts, Focaccia Bread
Stella's Brasserie
St. John's
What to order Pretzel Bites, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Carrot & Parsnip with Feta
The Merchant Tavern
St. John's
What to order NL Cod, Swordfish Sashimi, Duck
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Top Best in St. John's in Atlantic Canada
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PortageModern Canadian | |
4.7 ★327 reviews | Smoked Olives, Brussels Sprouts | 128 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1A8 |
| 2 | The Merchant TavernMain | 4.4 ★892 reviews | NL Cod, Swordfish Sashimi | John's, 291 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B9 | |
| 3 | Stella's Brasserie | 4.9 ★44 reviews | Pretzel Bites, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | 142 Military Rd, St. John's, NL A1C 2E6 | |
| 4 | Mallard Cottage | 4.5 ★ | — | 8 Barrows Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 0J9 | |
| 5 | Fogo Island Inn | 4.5 ★ | Fish caught that morning, Foraged berries | 210 Main Road, Joe Batt's Arm, NL A0G 2X0 |
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