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We've compiled the best of the best in St. John's - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This easygoing diner does a bustling lunch service in large part due to the personality and creativity of its owner, locally known as an innovative and improvisational chef. Enjoy casual fare with surprising ingredients in a space decorated with an eclectic mix of family photos, bottled preserves, and tabletops repurposed from old furniture and signage. Vegan, gluten-free, and meat-based options are available in generous portions.
The name belies the menu at this cozy spot on Duckworth Street where you can get excellent food for any meal of the day. Generous breakfast offerings bring local ingredients to traditional dishes. The with eclectic decor and soft lighting, the atmosphere is both relaxed and intimate.
This patisserie serves up decadent French pastries and baked goods with surprising savory flavor combinations from its bright, Art Deco--style shopfront on Water Street.
The Sheraton Hotel's main restaurant remains popular with out-of-town guests and an older crowd who know to appreciate on-site parking, quiet, and a classic menu in this increasingly loud and crowded downtown. Friendly, unobtrusive service distracts neither from the views nor the expertly prepared cuisine. In addition to lunch and dinner, an excellent hot and cold breakfast buffet is laid out until 1 pm daily.
