TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in St. John's - Updated November 2024

Mallard Cottage

95/100 (2962 ratings)

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Canadian

Gluten Free Options

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Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

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Breakfast

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Breakfast Sandwich

Pasta

Quiche

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Duck

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Mussels

Pesto

Tuna

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Cod

Shrimp

Halibut

Beef

French Toast

Lobster

Sit down

Canadian

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Reservations

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

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Live Music

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

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"I've eaten at quite a few restaurants while living in the St. John's area. This was my first time dining at Mallard Cottage. I have to say that it..."

Jeff Meade

"To make a medium story long, here goes: My wife is from Newfoundland and we were visiting her family with our sons. When we are in St. John's my..."

Nicholas Graham

"Almost a week since my wife and I enjoyed an evening at Mallard Cottage and it still rings true in my mind. Not just a lovely meal, not just a lovely..."

Michael Kennedy

"Mallard Cottage is an amazing dining experience in the idyllic setting of Quidi Vidi Harbour, do not miss eating here if you are in Newfoundland...."

Tom Franklin

"What a wonderful meal we had. We did the family style option which allowed us to sample almost the whole menu. The staff was excellent and very..."

Steve Thompson

"One of Canada's most celebrated restaurants.....5 star by some.....and it does not disappoint....housed in one of the oldest wooden structures in the..."

Thomas Hanna

"Took a crazy risk that we could luck into a table without a reservation for brunch today. No tables were available (it IS the Christmas season after..."

Kate Hoffe

"My husband and I stayed at the Inn and had supper at the restaurant. We had the family style tasting menu and it was fantastic. One of the best..."

Sarah Flynn

"Enjoyed breakfast Jan 27, travelling through from Victoria BC. Made a wonderful start to my Saturday! Food was delicious and an added bonus was the..."

Christine Bhopalsingh

"We had the mussels and beef cheek, both were amazing. We sat at the bar as they were all booked up. The bar tender provides excellent conversation..."

Melissa Bacon

"Great atmosphere! Inside=amazing. Beer garden is SUPER cool and unique. Management and staff are all superb. Highly..."

Shelby Benedict

"Food that was original, delicious and bountiful! The staff could not be any more accommodating...especially Barry! His recommendations were spot..."

Theresa Marie Underhill

"This is constantly rated as one of the best restaurants in Newfoundland so I had to come try it out. Situated in a historic building inhabited by the..."

Andy Z

"Such a great experience here. The atmosphere is one of a kind. The food is exceptional quality. Just a note that it is on the pricier side for the..."

Tony Ngo

"Highly recommend the french toast, though the portion was slightly small, it was super flavorful and not overly sweet. My friend enjoyed the..."

Aggie P

"Absolutely fantastic. 11/10. My favorite restaurant hands down. They take such incredible care to cultivate each and every element of the menu...."

Kaitlyn Martin

"Simply incredible! With the 1820's water front cottage hosting the lovely east coast charm and incredible meals, this is a must try for any..."

zoro yoko

"Amazingly wonderful overall experience! We chose this restaurant for the last diner of our honeymoon trip in St John's. We were absolutely delighted..."

Gabriel Cornellier

"Excellent restaurant. Right from the mouthwatering bread appetizer, I knew we were in for a good night. All the raw and cod appetizers were..."

Jason Taylor

"AMAZING! This restaurant uses local ingredients to make its unique dishes and the menu changes every day. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great -..."

MapMyTravels

"The food was excellent. Taste was great and everything was cooked perfectly. We particularly enjoyed the cod thongues, the scallops crudo and the..."

Catherine Cheveux-de-Feux

"The fresh bluefin tuna steak cut from a 700lb fish previously that afternoon was an unforgettable dish. Super charming and intimate dining setting in..."

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