Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Newfoundland and Labrador? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Portage

4.8

4.8 (1032)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

St. John's

About the restaurant

Located in historic downtown St John's, Newfoundland. An upscale casual cuisine of family - style dishes that share between 2 - 4 people. An eclectic selection of wines from around the world. Reservations of 6 or less can be made through OpenTable. We do not take reservations of groups larger than 8. Walk - ins welcomed when seats are available. We do not reserve the bar seats and Chef's Table. Thank you.

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Victor

Dined 2 days ago

Extremely friendly and knowledgeable personnel, deliciously tasty food presented in unpretentious way. Lovely and fulfilling experience.

LIV

4.7

4.7 (423)

CAN$30 and under

Asian

St. John's

About the restaurant

LIV - Nordic for Shelter and Life, embraces a new approach to dining, importing a true European style of partying by combining cuisine with a vibrant nightlife.

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JenniferVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had another great night at Liv! Katie our server was so great! Food was delicious as always!

The Little Sparo

4.7

4.7 (876)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

St. John's

About the restaurant

There is nothing complicated about food, and nobody understood this better than the Italians. They knew that a delicious meal did not require elaborate preparation - just proper ingredients, and the passion and patience to let them work their magic. At The Little Sparo, we apply these principles in all we do. From our fresh baked naturally-leavened bread and pizza to our homemade extruded pasta, every item is prepared with gentle, attentive care. Come enjoy the comfort of Italian cuisine, in our newly renovated, open-concept restaurant with breathtaking views of the St.john's harbor that carries right through to the narrows. Book a table in our elegant dining room or come relax by the fireplace in our cozy, inviting lounge. Our kind and knowledgable staff are here to welcome you with the warm and friendly hospitality that Newfoundlanders are known for. Come join us for dinner!

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Dave

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food and a great view. Pizza, steak, pasta and salmon were all top notch

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Popular dish

Creste di Gallo Mac and Cheese

Quintanas De La Plaza

4.7

4.7 (74)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

St. John's

About the restaurant

Bringing you a delicious blend of Tex Mex food to St. John's, NL since 1980! A new experience for you. A tradition for us! Located in Churchill Square just minutes from downtown and Memorial University. Come sit back and enjoy some of our most popular dishes including the Mexican Flag, Flautas or Fish Tacos. We offer a wide selection of tequilas and the best margaritas and sangrias in St. John's!

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Michael

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Service was great, as always, as well as the food. Will come back

The Merchant Tavern

4.7

4.7 (1992)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

St. John's

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Merchant Tavern,

The Merchant Tavern pays homage to hard-working people who appreciate fine fare and spirits. Using fresh ingredients from local purveyors and some inspiration, we create dishes that will make you feel sated.

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Steeve

Dined 2 days ago

Great meals, great ambiance, great service, great place. A great restaurant. I strongly recommend!

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Jack Astor's - St. John's

4.6

4.6 (455)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

St. John's

About the restaurant

Our mission? Great people helping other great people totally have a blast while enjoying amazing food. Wow, that was a mouthful. But can you blame us? We’re a restaurant. One that specializes in delicious food and great times. Our goal is to make you laugh. And depending on your hot sauce tolerance, cry.

In all seriousness, we take real pride in our food. Try our Cluckin’ Fresh Chicken Fingers, made and seasoned with fresh, never frozen chicken tenders. This isn’t run-of-the-mill pub grub. Our Band of Chefs are influenced by a wide variety of tastes and have travelled across the globe to gain inspiration.

But outside of the kitchen, we find it hard to take ourselves seriously. We have an Elvis booth. For no particular reason. Folks, that really does say it all. We’re sports fanatics, music nuts and love a good joke. If you’re into at least one of those things, we should hang out.

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LISA

Dined 2 days ago

Front entrance staff were very welcoming. Waiter was wonderful, friendly, helpful & we didn’t feel rushed. Food was ok, but for the price could have been elevated a bit, in particular the pad Thai bowls. Although delicious, nothing special. The dessert, however, butter pecan tart & gelato was amazing. Could have just eaten that for my meal & I would have been happy.

Moxies - St. John's

4.6

4.6 (506)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

St. John's

About the restaurant

Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxies has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston and Miami. We are excited for you to experience everything Moxies has to offer!

Moxies St. John’s is conveniently located 15 minutes from downtown, a short 10-minute drive from the St. John’s International Airport, and near the Memorial University and Health Sciences Centre. Our menu is developed by Executive Chef, Brandon Thordarson and has dishes for brunch, lunch, and dinner! Come in for a perfectly grilled Sirloin Steak; a warm, comforting bowl of Herb Alfredo; or the Chipotle Mango Chicken, bursting with flavor. So whether you’re staying on-site at the Sandman Signature St. John’s or shopping at Avalon Mall or the big box stores on Kelsey Drive, pop-in and join us – we’re just around the corner!

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Craig

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Great server. Great table. Great food at a reasonable price

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - St. Johns

4.6

4.6 (4547)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Steakhouse

St. John's

About the restaurant

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and fresh squeezed juice cocktails.

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Kiana

Dined 5 days ago

We went with our friends to celebrate our mutual anniversary month! We had a great time and the server Teena was absolutely amazing!

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The Adelaide Oyster House

4.5

4.5 (499)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

St. John's

About the restaurant

We’re a small and energetic restaurant on the corner of Adelaide and Water St. in the heart of downtown St. John’s. We carry a wide selection of East Coast Oysters and our menu focuses on seafood + fun, vibrant small plates. We have a rotating selection of local craft beer and wines and an ever evolving cocktail list. Some call us loud, but we prefer lively! TripAdvisor's 'Certificate of Excellence', "Where to Eat in Canada" x 4, and voted St. John's Top Seafood restaurant!

Our reservation policy has changed in order to support the best possible customer experience. Please note - For the fairness of all our guests during this busy summer season, we have turned off reservations for our dinner service for parties of 8 or less. We accept walk-ins all day both in restaurant, bar and our large sunny patio as well!

You can always contact us via email at adelaideoysterbookings@gmail.com or by telephone at 702-722-7222. Our door is open and you are always welcome!

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Mike

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Staff was Amazing.. my favourite place to eat in St. John’s! They made it a great birthday experience for me. Thanks so much for a great night

Exile

4.5

4.5 (966)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

St. John's

About the restaurant

Thrill your senses with a dining experience at Exile, JAG's restaurant. Exquisite plates will tantalize your taste-buds and an embracingly warm atmosphere creates the perfect dining experience.
Enjoy our locally sourced ingredients at lunch, during a weekend brunch, or on a special night out with family and friends.

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JenniferVIP

Dined 6 days ago

It's a wonderful place to have delicious food with excellent service. Plus spacious room and energetic background music. My favorite place to eat!

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Popular dish

Pad Thai Brussel Sprouts

Popular dish

Steak Salad

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