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We've compiled the best of the best in Avalon Peninsula - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
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.
Down a long road jutting off from the town of Bay Roberts, you'll find this small diner that's worth tracking down. Their toutons (a stiff, doughy, fry bread traditionally served with molasses) are quite tasty. The portions are plentiful but balanced and the prices are the best you will find on the island. Expect crowds.
This A-frame roadside eatery prepares classic diner food with a kick. The menu is simple but with special touches, like artisanal bread for the chicken sandwich, and the rotating selection of cheesecakes. The warm wood-lined interior creates an inviting atmosphere, with an upper loft for a more peaceful space and a deck for finer weather.
This gastropub is located in a three-story heritage building with an interior of exposed stone and stair railings built from wood recovered from a Russian dacha (country house). The wood-fire grill creates a warm and aromatic experience. With several floors open for dining, you have your choice of the lively ground level or the more intimate atmosphere upstairs.
