Guidebook for St. John's

Michael
Guidebook for St. John's

Food Scene

This place is a must-do. Awesome spot for any meal of the day, but really shines during it's weekend brunch, esp sunday afternoons (fantastic, low-key live music). Make a reservation as far in advance as possible. Their beer garden is also a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Family friendly
96 recommandé par les habitants
Mallard Cottage
8 Barrows Rd
96 recommandé par les habitants
This place is a must-do. Awesome spot for any meal of the day, but really shines during it's weekend brunch, esp sunday afternoons (fantastic, low-key live music). Make a reservation as far in advance as possible. Their beer garden is also a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Family friendly
Japanese fusion. Awesome drinks, incredible sushi, and hands-down the best steak in the city. Place typically moves at a slower pace, so best to make sure you're not in any rush if going there. Always a great meal.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Basho Restaurant & Lounge
283 Duckworth St
24 recommandé par les habitants
Japanese fusion. Awesome drinks, incredible sushi, and hands-down the best steak in the city. Place typically moves at a slower pace, so best to make sure you're not in any rush if going there. Always a great meal.
Great atmosphere, excellent food/drinks, and real lively and fun on weekends. Not exactly the place for quiet date, but definitely the spot to start a night out.
65 recommandé par les habitants
The Adelaide Oyster House
334 Water St
65 recommandé par les habitants
Great atmosphere, excellent food/drinks, and real lively and fun on weekends. Not exactly the place for quiet date, but definitely the spot to start a night out.
Great food with a relaxed vibe, right in the heart of downtown, run by the city's top chef Jeremy Charles (also owner of Raymond's restaurant, routinely voted one the top restaurants in North America). Great choice for dinner or for brunch (or lunch for that matter)
85 recommandé par les habitants
The Merchant Tavern
291 Water St
85 recommandé par les habitants
Great food with a relaxed vibe, right in the heart of downtown, run by the city's top chef Jeremy Charles (also owner of Raymond's restaurant, routinely voted one the top restaurants in North America). Great choice for dinner or for brunch (or lunch for that matter)
Spanish style Tapas. Good food, and usually some good live music. Believe they have all you can drink mimosas at brunch too.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Boca Tapas Bar
189 Water St
17 recommandé par les habitants
Spanish style Tapas. Good food, and usually some good live music. Believe they have all you can drink mimosas at brunch too.
Fantastic food, great atmosphere, nice little patio for warm nights. Can't go wrong at this place.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Chinched
5 Bates Hill
34 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic food, great atmosphere, nice little patio for warm nights. Can't go wrong at this place.
Probably the best hidden gem in St. John's. Nothing fancy, just absolutely fantastic Indian food for a very reasonable price. Good take-out option, although hours are limited, so maybe best to call ahead. Highly recommended.
13 recommandé par les habitants
International Flavors Inc
4 Quidi Vidi Rd
13 recommandé par les habitants
Probably the best hidden gem in St. John's. Nothing fancy, just absolutely fantastic Indian food for a very reasonable price. Good take-out option, although hours are limited, so maybe best to call ahead. Highly recommended.
You want fresh bread, this is THE og spot in st. john's, and it's right around the corner from our house.
52 recommandé par les habitants
Georgestown Bakery
60 Hayward Ave
52 recommandé par les habitants
You want fresh bread, this is THE og spot in st. john's, and it's right around the corner from our house.
Great little neighbourhood coffee shop. Serves breakfast items too! under 1 min walk from the house.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf
73 Hayward Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
Great little neighbourhood coffee shop. Serves breakfast items too! under 1 min walk from the house.
Nice easy spot to grab a quick lunch or breakfast to go (or stay) with great coffee.
78 recommandé par les habitants
Rocket Bakery
294 Water St
78 recommandé par les habitants
Nice easy spot to grab a quick lunch or breakfast to go (or stay) with great coffee.

Drinks & Nightlife

Actually not the Tea Room itself, but their outdoor Courtyard (just to the side of the main restaurant). Serves food, but really shines as the best spot in the city to grab some drinks on a sunny day. Closes sometime around 10-11pm
17 recommandé par les habitants
The Gypsy Tea Room
315 Water St
17 recommandé par les habitants
Actually not the Tea Room itself, but their outdoor Courtyard (just to the side of the main restaurant). Serves food, but really shines as the best spot in the city to grab some drinks on a sunny day. Closes sometime around 10-11pm
Not their main bar on George Street (although that's usually busy with live celtic music, if that's your scene) but their rooftop patio. Access is through the alley way and up the stairs on the side.
26 recommandé par les habitants
O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub
13 George St
26 recommandé par les habitants
Not their main bar on George Street (although that's usually busy with live celtic music, if that's your scene) but their rooftop patio. Access is through the alley way and up the stairs on the side.

Sightseeing

Incredible views of the coastline, atlantic ocean and the city, and one of the best sections of the East Coast Trail (access off lower battery road or at the top of signal hill). Perfect place for a hard morning jog or and afternoon hike.
242 recommandé par les habitants
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill Rd
242 recommandé par les habitants
Incredible views of the coastline, atlantic ocean and the city, and one of the best sections of the East Coast Trail (access off lower battery road or at the top of signal hill). Perfect place for a hard morning jog or and afternoon hike.

Parks & Nature

Perfect place to chill out on a sunny day. Right around the corner from William St.
84 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Bannerman
Military Road
84 recommandé par les habitants
Perfect place to chill out on a sunny day. Right around the corner from William St.

Arts & Culture

The provinces main Art Gallery and Museum. Seconds walk from william st. Also does a nice little lunch.
190 recommandé par les habitants
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure Ave
190 recommandé par les habitants
The provinces main Art Gallery and Museum. Seconds walk from william st. Also does a nice little lunch.

Shopping

Ton's of shops and restaurants. Check out Relic, Civic Duty, Twisted Sisters, Living Plant/Johnny Ruth, and Sooley Designs
6 recommandé par les habitants
Water Street
Water Street
6 recommandé par les habitants
Ton's of shops and restaurants. Check out Relic, Civic Duty, Twisted Sisters, Living Plant/Johnny Ruth, and Sooley Designs

Essentials

Large grocery store,, and also a liquor store in the same building. 2-4 min walk from Williams St.
68 recommandé par les habitants
Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting Rd
68 recommandé par les habitants
Large grocery store,, and also a liquor store in the same building. 2-4 min walk from Williams St.