Food & Drink > Casual Dining

Welcome to your go-to guide for casual dining in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. Whether you’re a local looking for a new favourite spot or a visitor exploring the city’s food scene, this curated list covers relaxed, friendly restaurants across town. From lively downtown venues to neighbourhood favourites, you’ll find diverse menus, comfortable dining atmospheres, and plenty of local flavour.

Mallard Cottage

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. [...]

8 Barrows Road
St. John's

Shamrock City Pub

Shamrock City is an icon in the flourishing downtown entertainment scene. Offering the best of local traditional music seven nights a week and a diverse menu featuring excellent pub grub [...]

340 Water Street
St. John's

Jack’s Restaurant (Capital Hotel)

If you have been longing for the goodness of a home cooked meal, look to Jack’s Restaurant and enjoy not only a great menu and fabulous prices, but the best [...]

208 Kenmount Road
St. John's

The Battery Café

The Battery Café Good vibes, great views, amazing coffee. Perched at the foot of Signal Hill at the entrance to the Battery neighbourhood, The Battery Café is a cozy downtown [...]

1 Duckworth Street
St. John's

Johnny & Mae’s

Johnny and Mae’s is a locally owned food truck that specializes in homestyle hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, tacos, salt beef poutines along with other creative poutines, our signature homemade french fries [...]

181 Commonwealth Avenue
Mount Pearl

The Cannery Kitchen & Social

Our downtown St. John’s restaurant embodies the warmth and friendliness of a true East Coaster, and is only steps away from the St. John’s waterfront. • Free Parking • Patio [...]

150 New Gower Street
St. John's

Cat Stop Waterfront Pub

The CAT STOP WATERFRONT PUB, part of the BonTours family, is the newest and coolest restaurant and pub located below the Tablelands on the seaside in the picturesque community of [...]

2 Stones Lane
Norris Point

The Postmaster’s Bakery

The Postmaster’s Bakery originated as an online micro-bakery in the back kitchen of the Bed & Breakfast. Now located at 134 Military Road, at Rawlin’s Cross, the bakery has quickly [...]

134 Military Road
St. John's

Dildo Coffee House

Welcome to our charming coffee shop in Dildo, NL – a warm and inviting space that showcases the best of local Dildo businesses. As a community-oriented establishment, we take pride [...]

12 Ruby Reid’s Lane
Dildo

Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House

Breakfast like never before. At Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House, we prioritize quality food and exceptional service. Our family-oriented environment ensures a dining experience for everyone. We’re here to serve [...]

50 White Rose Drive
St. John's

Arbour

Arbour Restaurant is a hospitality-focused full-service restaurant offering elevated shareable dining, customized catering, private event hosting, and curated food and beverage experiences for a wide range of occasions. Our work [...]

1 Island Cove Road
Bay Bulls

Cojones Restaurante

Cojones Water Street is where Dia de los Muertos spirit meets the heart of downtown St. John’s. Led by award-winning Chef Vitalli Shokun, our kitchen blends authentic Mexican flavour with [...]

195 Water Street
St. John's

Zimmy’s

Zimmy’s Eat. Drink. Groove. Welcome to Zimmy’s, the first stop as you step into JAG. Located on the main floor, this stylish lounge is named after a legend whose lyrics [...]

JAG Hotel
St. John's

Murray’s Garden Centre & The Grounds Café

Murray’s Garden Centre is located on Portugal Cove Road in Portugal Cove-St.Philip’s, NL and is home to our 70 acre farm and headquarters. What started as a simple vegetable stand [...]

1525 Portugal Cove Road
Portugal Cove St. Phillips

Ches’s Famous Fish & Chips

World famous Fish and Chips. Eat-in, take-out and delivery services of fast food. Fish and chips, hamburgers, chicken, etc. St. John’s 9 Freshwater Road, (709) 726-2373 655 Topsail Road, (709) [...]

9 Freshwater Road
St. John's

The Celtic Hearth

Welcome to The Celtic Hearth, a 24-hour haven where indulgence never sleeps. Step inside our full-service gastropub and savour the finest local flavours, crafted from the freshest ingredients our region [...]

300 Water Street
St. John's

The Little Sparo
(Doubletree)

From the in-house baked bread to the homemade pasta, every item is prepared with gentle, attentive care. With each handmade dish, The Little Sparo is fostering that fundamental connection to [...]

2 Hill O'Chips
St. John's

The Guv’nor Pub & Eatery

At the Guv’nor Pub & Eatery, relax with friends in our quaint old English surroundings. Enjoy our wholesome Guv’nor weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday. Monday and Tuesday nights are wing [...]

389 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John's

Vu Resto Bar

Vu is exceptional food enjoyed in an inspiring space that brings out the social side of people. Chic, understated, and local, Vu is a portal to a full-on sensory dining [...]

115 Duckworth Street
St. John's

Ninepenny Brewing

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Ninepenny Brewing, a working craft brewery and taproom serving a selection of locally brewed beers alongside food and beverage offerings. Enjoy brewery tours, live music, [...]

75 Conception Bay Highway
Conception Bay South