New Restaurant Reports in St. John's (Jun 2026)
16 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated June 20, 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 | The Duke Of DuckworthNewfoundland Pub Fare | 95 | 4.5 ★1,423 reviews | Fish and Chips, Fish and Chips with Dressing and Gravy | 325 Duckworth St, St. John's, NL A1C 1H5 | |
| 4 | The Adelaide Oyster HouseSeafood | 90 | 4.5 ★834 reviews | Oysters, Korean Chicken | 334 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1C1 | |
| 5 | Rocket Bakery & Fresh FoodBakery | 89 | 4.5 ★1,256 reviews | Fish Cakes, Flakie | 294 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B8 | |
| 6 | The Merchant TavernMain | 84 | 4.4 ★892 reviews | NL Cod, Swordfish Sashimi | John's, 291 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B9 | |
| 7 | Black Cat PizzaDetroit-style Pizza | 82 | 4.9 ★462 reviews | Cat's Fav, Garlic Claws | 13 Lemarchant Rd, St. John's, NL A1C 2G4 | |
| 8 | ToslowCanadian Cafe | 78 | 4.5 ★275 reviews | Weekend Brunch Breakfast Sandwich, TLC Sandwich | 108 Duckworth St, St. John's, NL A1C 1E8 | |
| 9 | Exile Restaurant and LoungeCanadian | 78 | 4.5 ★422 reviews | Seafood Pasta / Seafood Spaghetti, 10 oz Strip Loin Steak | 115 George St W, St. John's, NL A1C 0B7 | |
| 10 | Basho Restaurant & LoungeJapanese Fusion | 77 | 4.4 ★266 reviews | Steak / Filet Mignon, Sushi | 283 Duckworth St, St. John's, NL A1C 1H3 | |
| 11 | The Little SparoItalian | 73 | 4.2 ★318 reviews | Papparedelle allo Scoglio, Rigatoni Bolognese | 2 Hill O' Chips, St. John's, NL A1C 1A1 | |
| 12 | RabbleModern Canadian | 67 | 4.4 ★159 reviews | Pork Belly, Devilled Eggs | 201 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B4 | |
| 13 | ChinchedCanadian | 67 | 4.8 ★481 reviews | Mortadella, Atlantic Oysters | 173 Brookfield Rd, St. John's, NL A1E 3G8 | |
| 14 | AndersonsButcher Shop | 66 | 4.9 ★123 reviews | Classic Cheese Burger, Anderson Burger | 285 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B5 | |
| 15 | Seoul NightKorean | 63 | 4.5 ★101 reviews | Korean Fried Chicken (KFC), Spicy Beef Bulgogi | 5 Bates Hill, St. John's, NL A1C 4B5 | |
| 16 | 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.