We were in St John's the 2nd week of September. We had taken the time to research the restaurants that we were planning on visiting (including reading the reviews on this site). We made a reservation for Bacalao on Tuesday the 8th. When we arrived we were immediately made to feel welcome and at home. We noticed that others who... more

Several of my friends and I dined at Bacalao this past Monday, August 3rd, 2009. We had heard wonderful things about the food and were very excited. We knew the prices were moderately high, but we were game to try a great new restaurant. Bad idea. The evening started out ok, we ordered appetizers and drinks which were delicious. Then... more

Not sure what the meny choices have to do with Newfoundland. Desserts were great but place tends to be greatly overpriced. Owners were there and cordial. It was clean. Some of the staff seemed uppity and I am thinking that was a lot of attitude for $10 an hour help.. But ........................... some of the dishes were very interesting. It... more

This is a great fine dining restaurant which focuses on local produce, seafood and game, as well as locally made products. It puts a fine dining twist on tradional Newfoundland food with great success! I had salt cod fritters to start, with a spicy aioli, then grilled loin of caribou served with a partridgeberry-port reduction. Both were superb. I finished... more

This is a destination restaurant. It presents traditional Newfoundland food, fish, game, wild berries, transformed into delicacies for the modern palate. Fresh local produce is emphasized and used in non-traditional combinations. Can you imagine cod tongue salad? Delicious. My wife and I visited for dinner with guests in September 2008. Andrea Maunder, the co-owner, served us. She was a fountain... more

Yes, I know, I'm a vegetarian that went to a restaurant that specializes in meat and seafood. So I should expect very little right? Except this is the first time I've been to a 'nice' restaurant that they haven't been able to accomodate my diet. I always ask if my meal can have a subsitute or the meat just left... more

Jiggs dinner cabbage roll appetizers! Bloody mary mussels! Featuring traditional dishes with a special twist. Local vegetables and lamb on the menu. Lovely decor and excellent service. This is the new place to eat in the city! more

Long Overdue Newfoundland Cuisine done so uniquely... love the cabbage roll with pot liquor shooter. Great Service too. more

Anyone visiting St. John's should definitely dine here. They take local tradional fare and dress it up to create a unique culinary experience that you won't find anywhere else. more