What are the best restaurants in St. John's?

Top-ranked restaurants in St. John's include Portage (#78 on Canada's 100 Best), Terre Restaurant, Mallard Cottage, The Merchant Tavern, Fogo Island Inn.

What are the best places to eat in St. John's?

Portage (128 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1A8), Terre Restaurant (125 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B2), Mallard Cottage (8 Barrows Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 0J9).

Best Restaurants in St. John's (May 2026)

6 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips

Last updated May 5, 2026

Fogo Island Inn

Joe Batt's Arm

4.5 ★

What to order Fish caught that morning, Foraged berries, Homemade touton bread

Mallard Cottage

$$ · St. John's

4.5 ★

Portage

Modern Canadian · St. John's

4.7 ★

What to order Smoked Olives, Brussels Sprouts, Focaccia Bread

Stella's Brasserie

St. John's

4.9 ★

What to order Pretzel Bites, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Carrot & Parsnip with Feta

Terre Restaurant

Local Newfoundland · St. John's

4.7 ★

What to order Merguez Brochettes, Beer Can Chicken, Lobster Eggs Benny

The Merchant Tavern

Main · $$$ · St. John's

4.4 ★

What to order NL Cod, Swordfish Sashimi, Duck

Top Restaurants in St. John's

#	Restaurant	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	Terre RestaurantLocal Newfoundland	4.7 ★969 reviews	Merguez Brochettes, Beer Can Chicken	125 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B2
3	Mallard Cottage	4.5 ★1,265 reviews	—	8 Barrows Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 0J9
4	The Merchant TavernMain	4.4 ★892 reviews	NL Cod, Swordfish Sashimi	John's, 291 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B9
5	Fogo Island Inn	4.5 ★276 reviews	Fish caught that morning, Foraged berries	210 Main Road, Joe Batt's Arm, NL A0G 2X0
6	Stella's Brasserie	4.9 ★44 reviews	Pretzel Bites, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes	142 Military Rd, St. John's, NL A1C 2E6

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