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We've compiled the best of the best in Witless Bay Ecological Reserve - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Serving award-winning creations by a husband-and-wife chef pair, this restaurant offers upscale dishes with creativity and cozy, down-home touches. Even if you don't plan to tour the Irish Loop, this dining experience is worth the drive from St. John's.
The first thing you notice upon entering is the bright, cheery decor and welcoming atmosphere. In addition to standard pub fare, you'll find menu items inspired by traditional Newfoundland cooking like the Jiggs (a traditional meal of corned beef, potatoes, and vegetables) and turkey pot pie. Vegetarian options are available. With regular events like live music and trivia nights, it's a great place to experience the local energy.
Just a five-minute drive from the boat-tour docks in Bay Bulls, this restaurant is affectionately know as "Judy's" to locals. Diner classics like tuna melts and BLTs are served with tea, coffee, or beer to sate hikers and tourists who have gratefully come upon this friendly beacon.
