Best Restaurants in St. John's (Aug 2026)
3 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated August 23, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terre RestaurantLocal Newfoundland | 339 |   |
4.7 ★969 reviews | Merguez Brochettes, Beer Can Chicken | 125 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B2 |
| 2 | PortageModern Canadian | 326 |  |
4.7 ★327 reviews | Smoked Olives, Brussels Sprouts | 128 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1A8 |
| 3 | Fogo Island Inn | 53 | 4.5 ★276 reviews | Fish caught that morning, Foraged berries | 210 Main Road, Joe Batt's Arm, NL A0G 2X0 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.