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 locals recommend
Mallard Cottage
8 Barrows RdThis 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 locals recommend
Basho Restaurant & Lounge
283 Duckworth StJapanese 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 locals recommend
The Adelaide Oyster House
334 Water StGreat 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 locals recommend
The Merchant Tavern
291 Water StGreat 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 locals recommend
Boca Tapas Bar
189 Water StSpanish 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 locals recommend
Chinched
5 Bates HillFantastic 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 locals recommend
International Flavors Inc
4 Quidi Vidi RdProbably 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 locals recommend
Georgestown Bakery
60 Hayward AveYou 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 locals recommend
Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf
73 Hayward AveGreat 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 locals recommend
Rocket Bakery
294 Water StNice 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 locals recommend
The Gypsy Tea Room
315 Water StActually 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 locals recommend
O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub
13 George StNot 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 locals recommend
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdIncredible 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 locals recommend
Bannerman Park
Military RoadPerfect 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 locals recommend
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveThe 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 locals recommend
Water Street
Water StreetTon'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 locals recommend
Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting RdLarge grocery store,, and also a liquor store in the same building. 2-4 min walk from Williams St.