Portage
★ 4.7 (327) · 
128 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1A8, Canada
Phone: (709) 552-1100
Website: http://www.portagenl.ca/
Portage in St. John's is a 4.7-star restaurant with 327 Google reviews, known for Smoked Olives and Brussels Sprouts.
Why we love it
- Modern Canadian with global influences
- Located near Near Prescott St and Duckworth St
- Elevated yet approachable, creative dishes, share plate dining
- Attentive service with knowledgeable staff
- Modern Canadian with global influences
- Located near Near Prescott St and Duckworth St
- Elevated yet approachable, creative dishes, share plate dining
- Attentive service with knowledgeable staff
What to Order
Smoked Olives
These olives are a perfect snack to start your meal, offering a delightful smoky and briny flavor that is highly addictive.
"Just perfecto 🤌🏼 smoky, briny, and addictive."
Hanu’s Table Tales
Brussels Sprouts
Beautifully executed Brussels sprouts, elevated with a smoky cheese sauce that adds a rich depth of flavor.
"Topped with a smoky cheese sauce that added depth and richness beautifully executed!"
Hanu’s Table Tales
Focaccia Bread
Outstanding focaccia that is soft, crunchy, toasty, and warm, served with burrata and hot honey for a perfect combination.
"Soft, crunchy, toasty, and warm, paired with burrata and hot honey. The focaccia alone was outstanding!"
Hanu’s Table Tales
Beets
Absolutely perfect beet dish, where the combination of feta and dukkah beautifully brings out the earthy, nutty notes.
"Absolutely perfect! The combination of feta and dukkah brought out the earthy, nutty notes beautifully. Loved the herb pairing too."
Hanu’s Table Tales
Potatoes
A must-try for potato lovers, these are crispy on top and soft inside, featuring cheddar and jalapeño for a simple yet delicious experience.
"If you love hash browns or mashed potatoes, this is a must-try. Crispy on top, soft inside, with cheddar and jalapeño, simple yet delicious!"
Hanu’s Table Tales
Scallop Crudo
This scallop crudo is a standout dish, praised for its fresh flavors and excellent preparation.
"The scallop crudo was the stand out of the night, halibut and dessert were great as well!"
Amanda Quan
Cod with Hollandaise
An outstanding cod dish, perfectly cooked and served with a delicious hollandaise sauce.
"We ordered the deviled eggs, salad, fingerlings, striploin (1/2 portion) and cod with hollandaise (outstanding)."
R Hayes
Beef Tartare
A genuinely enjoyable beef tartare that stands out for its excellent flavor and preparation.
"The standout of the night was definitely the beef tartare, which we all genuinely enjoyed."
Dian Xu
Inside Scoop
- Make a reservation, especially for weekends, as it's a popular spot.
- Opt for half portions to try more dishes from their family-style menu.
- The vegetable dishes are consistently praised and often steal the show.
- Expect a lively atmosphere; it can get a bit loud, but it adds to the bustling vibe.
- Service can be slow at times as meals are coursed out, so plan accordingly.