Often described as one of Canada’s most distinctive dining rooms, Mallard Cottage has been celebrated for its historic setting, cozy atmosphere, rustic Newfoundland cooking, local seafood, preserves, and legendary brunch. Our kitchen is inspired by the island itself — by the cold North Atlantic, the rocky shore, the changing seasons, and the people who fish, harvest, grow, forage, preserve, and prepare with care. The kitchen honours that bounty with food that is thoughtful, generous, and unmistakably Newfoundland. Reserve your table.

Mallard Cottage is where Newfoundland’s history, hospitality, and harvest come alive. Set in the historic fishing village of Quidi Vidi, on the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and just minutes from downtown St. John’s, Mallard Cottage rests between steep hills, weathered rock, and the North Atlantic beyond. Before it became one of the province’s most beloved restaurants, it was a home — a humble wooden cottage where generations gathered around the warmth of the hearth after long days shaped by weather, water, work, and family.

Mallard Cottage is casual, but never ordinary. Historic, but very much alive. It is not just a restaurant. It is a gathering place, a landmark, and a tribute to Newfoundland hospitality. Guests may come for a memorable meal, but they leave with something more lasting: the feeling of having been welcomed, well fed, and truly in the company of good people.