Seafood chowder was good. Only downside is one of the mussels didn't open. I'm surprised they…read moreserved that to me. The roll didn't taste fresh or homemade. The Iceberg beer with a cold glass was refreshing. Chocolate almond torte was sweet and a good end to the evening.

3.5/5 I honestly…read moredidn't have high expectations of this place, but it did its job fine. Located inside the Quality Hotel in Clarenville, the same speaks for itself; it's a casual dining place without too much in terms of ambiance. My family ate here twice, once via room service and once dining in here. For room service we ordered seafood chowder for each of us and a plate of wings. The seafood chowder strangely came with a piece of lemon inside the soup. It was perfectly fine without it in my opinion. The honey garlic wings were fine, nothing special. Not really large in terms of the size. For dine in I had a seafood chowder again, which did not include a piece of lemon. It was just as good as the first one. I also had the pan fried cod, which for $25 was honestly great value. Not the best I had this trip, but it did its job. Service was slow here, which seemed to have been the theme for Rural Newfoundland. It took nearly 3 hours from arriving at the restaurant to when we left. The food is quite passable here, so I'll let it be.

Miserable Food - Not recommended - Not at all what we expected from a quality restaurant!…read more Here is a report about our experience on Thursday, the 18th of July, 2024. Our party of 4 adults (2 senior couples) arrived before 7 pm to have a steak dinner. The Mystique dining room looked good on our cell phone and we were looking forward to a delicious and enjoyable meal... They claim on their website: "The Mystic Dining Room offers casual dining at its finest, with an excellent wine list to complement the experience. Set in a cozy and enchanting atmosphere, guests can enjoy a blend of local and international cuisine." But we left VERY disappointed and upset at 9pm after not eating most of the food and returning a complete meal... Here are the details: First: We ordered shortly after arriving. We waited and waited and nearly left (I wish we had) until around 8:20, after more than 60 min of waiting, our food arrived. Details of each person in our party and their experience: (Note: none of us likes to complain) The best meal: Filet Mignon I asked for very well done - not at all red - and as usual I explained to have it butterflied to make sure it is 100% well-done (most cooks do not enjoy cooking filet mignon that much, but that is how I like it). The meal arrived, i cut into the meat, and it was only medium done - all red in the middle. I sent it back, and it came back nearly well done - still a little pink, but I ate it, and it was tender and tasty, as was the mushroom gravy served with it. Also served with it were sliced carrots - nearly raw and broccoli - overcooked. I opted for smashed garlic potatoes as a side, and they were very piecey, dry and at best lukewarm. Next: 8 oz New York Style Strip Steak with grit in the salad... My husband had the 8 oz ny strip steak, he asked for it to be medium-well, and it was okay, (more medium-rare than medium-well) but the meat was very thick and very tough. Same as mine, the carrots were nearly raw but the broccoli was overcooked. He had a salad on the side, and ate some with good appetite, but then bit on sand or something gritty and stopped eating it. My friend had the Prime Rib Steak - excessively spicy cesar salad... The prime rib steak was okay, but tough. She noted the cold veggies and asked to have them replacec with a cesar salad. This was done, but no mention that they gave her an extremely spicy variant without telling her. It was so spicy that she couldn't eat it although she usually doesn't mind spicy food... Now the WORST: her husbands 8 oz ny strip steak. (see image) I can only say that the best part of it was that he was not charged for it after he complained and returned the plate. He had ordered the steak to be medium-well, but not only was it extremely thick, and when he cut into it, it was not only tough, but the blood came dripping out of it - it was cooked rare at best, and he was disgusted and felt grossed out by this bloody "blob" with a very thin crust. They offered a substitution but since we already had waited for over an hour he refused and did not eat with us this evening. So, he returned the whole plate and watched us struggle with our meals. That said, the servers were very nice and apologetic. It seems to be a kitchen issue. We asked for a discount, and as an added insult they gave us a whopping discount of less than $8 on an around $123 bill...(for the 2 meals of one couple) and of $6 for the one meal of the other couple...

The Mystic Dining Room is tucked into a corner of the Sinbad Airport Hotel like a souk in Cairo's…read moreKhan El-Khalili Market. While the Sinbad Hotel could benefit from a magic carpet cleaning, The Mystic, a no frills and no spills spot was clean and neat and so I decided to give it up and eat here because 1. It was either here or the strip mall across the street. 2. It was 3 floors below my room. 3. It was open. 4. I'm lazy on a good day. The Mystic Bar is all wood and I felt like was eating in someone's Dutch Clog, but it was cheerful in a deserted sorta way and the Bar Tender was friendly, maybe because I was the only person in the place and maybe I'd been the only person in there that week. The one splash of decor was two 1980's video games and two poker machines. Not quite Laughlin, Nevada, so let's just say this was a Laugh. I settled in and read through the extensive menu (think of War and Peace deep fried). The Bar Tender recommended a Quidi Vidi Light Beer, which I ordered just because I liked the way it sounded when I said it. It's so Roman, isn't it? As if Julius Caesar stood before the Senate and stated in a stentorian voice, "Quidi Vidi Beer" instead of "Veni, vidi, vici". The World might be better off today if he'd actually said it. Me? I came. I saw the bar. I drank the beer. The Staff: Which way is one? The lone Bar Tender juggled tending bar while tending to the patrons (me) with efficiency. The Vibe: Who goes there? Apparently only one other Yelper who loved the pizza which is no longer offered. And then, of course, there was me. The Bar Program: A full one. Plus, there was beer, although there was nothing on draft. No big deal, I drink draft dodgers and that's why God created bottles anyway. My brew was nice and cold...I'm sold. The Food: Be prepared. The food is fairly pricey for being in the tired Sinbad Airport Hotel, and then Gander, NFLD ain't exactly Paris either. A ranched Elk was $48, the Chorizo Chicken Enchilada was $28. You can go to the hottest Italian spot in LA (Felix Trattoria) and pay $23 for hand made Tonarelli Cacio e Pepe. Okay, Felix requires a couple of long flights from Gander, and attempting a booking exactly 28 days out one second after midnight with the aid of a rapid fire computer like hitting the button on Jeopardy. With The Mystic, just stumble in on a whim and eat. The Chipotle Caesar Salad (I thought this will just be good for the roughage and to file off the rough edge of being hungry). Then, I thought, naw, this is not going to work out and tried the catch the Bar Tender's eye. My Sinbad (on both). Good thing the Bar Tender was too busy to catch my plaintive plea. The Salad was stellar, truly. The creamy dressing had a sharp zip to it and there was an unexpected mound of real bacon buried in the salad big enough to coax the PETA People away from The Flat Earth Convention. Next, the Sinbad Burger was a serviceable diner burger, if a hair on the dry side (which is better than a dry hair on the side). The 6 oz patty was a fatty and tasty treat with all the usual suspects on board to make it a classic burger. Tomato, Onion, Lettuce, Pickle, Mayo, Mustard, etc. It came with a huge hill of Fries. All in all it was definitely a yeoman Burger. The Sinbad Wings were sinfully bad to the bone. A dozen flats and drumettes fried just right, and served too hot to touch right out of the fryer along with a moderately spicy Wing Sauce waiting patiently. Those terrific wings held onto their crunch like Trump and his tax records. Every wing I could reach stayed crispy throughout me gnawing on them like a happy Hyena. The meat was moist, chicken-y, and tender. Somebody at The Mystic knows exactly what they're doing and that makes me think that the pizza probably was really good too. The Wing Sauce was a perfect tangy balance to the crunch quotient. And you also get a Ranch Dipper in case you're spice averse. Use one or the other or double dip (your face will look like the flag of Mexico when you're done.) That's why I'm a wing man, and happily so when they are this good. You don't need a Mystic to tell you this place is worth a go. But let me look into the future and tell you I'd definitely go back here every time I find my self taking a gander around Gander.

Fabulous lunch! Adorable shop with very friendly and welcoming service...as well as very helpful in…read moreassisting me with my dietary restrictions. Our food - a wrap, a chicken sandwich, and soups - were all tasty. If we were in the area longer we'd visit again!

Charming place with both indoor and outdoor seating. I had a breakfast and was very enjoyable…read more The fish chowder looked amazing, next time.

For gander food, they might be your best option outside of fast food but I might really advise fast…read morefood around here. I got their double bacon cheese burger and it was perfectly fine. Others in my group got shrimp (overly deep fried), ribs (tasted super strangely and certainly not cooked with any sort of understanding of ribs) and the fish platter (why we thought it'd be okay to get seafood in a diner I'm not sure but oh god do NOT get this, it was pretty awful). Took them forever to bring out the food and it wasn't particularly good either so really I'd skip it all and go for the fast food.

This restaurant was good in a pinch and I mean just a pinch had the fish and chips and it was…read moregreasy as hell

Rod's restaurant serves traditional Newfoundland fare such as fish and chips, fish and brewis,…read morepoutine, hot turkey sandwich, and pea soup with dumplings. Their brown gravy is rich and they generously top their dishes with it. The staff were friendly. Come hungry because portions are generous and price is fair.

hot turkey sandwich is a great choice. fish n chips not so good. huge helping of food. service…read morepretty good

I'm shocked with the reviews I'm reading for this. It feels like brigading…read more Mrs Skwrl and I grabbed dinner on a Saturday during a whirlwind tour of east Newfoundland and St Pierre. The scallop crudo, lamb ragu, and crab appetizer and the lobster main were all really stellar. The wait staff were attentive and just lovely people. None of this surprises us because it was highly reviewed on another site and some restaurant staff in St John's raved about it. If you're in the area, check it out. Sorry I didn't get photos of the lobster main dish - we just gobbled ours down.

We came here for birthday dinner and it did not disappoint ! We had the tasting menu and we all…read moreenjoyed it . I loved the ambiance of the restaurant.

This is solely a review on the course restaurant "Nineteen (XIX) Restaurant"…read more I dined here for the first time this evening as was blown away. Appetizers: - Mixed Green salad with pecans, cranberries, goat cheese with a maple vinaigrette was fantastic. Very light and refreshing. - Sweet potato soup with maple creme frache. Came with two warm rolls as well. The soup has just a hint of sweetness from the maple creme frache that really gives it a distinctive taste. Would highly recommend. Mains: - Blackened Salmon - Chicken supreme in a red wine sauce Both came with a side of vegetables and breaded Newfoundland style Gnocchi. The Gnocchi was a highlight for me. This style of Gnocchi is basically just a small piece of 'savoury Newfoundland style dressing", the same type you'd have with Christmas dinner, but locked into a breaded coating. It's phenomenal. Both the chicken and salmon were cooked perfectly. The salmon's tartar sauce and the chicken's wine sauce were both top notch. Dessert: - Apple Pie with Streusel Topping - Chocolate Pot de Creme with raspberries Both fantastic desserts. The Pot de creme was a delicious and rich chocolate with a velvety texture that paired perfectly with the raspberries. The Apple pie was so visually impressive. A generous serving size and very moist. Would have liked the crust (on bottom) to be a little more firm for my liking, but other than that it was pretty well perfect. * Overall, I can't recommend this place enough. Fantastic work from the chef at Nineteen and we will be back again in the future.*

From the owner: One of Atlantic Canada's premier golfing facilities and social clubs, Clovelly is known for its two…read moreexceptional 18-hole courses, The Osprey and Black Duck. Nestled in the northeast end of St. John's amidst natural surroundings, we pride ourselves on being a family friendly club with a dynamic membership that thrives on camaraderie, friendship and fun. The Clovelly experience is much more than just exceptional golf. Our members and the general public can enjoy a variety of special events and delicious dining at our restaurant Nineteen; as well as have access to our beautiful facilities for private or corporate functions.

Great food, excellent service and friendly atmosphere!! A+++ in my book, heartily recommendedread more

When you ask people in St. John's these days where the best fish and chips is they all say it's…read morethis place. Except many cannot remember the name, because they haven't been there long perhaps. Or maybe they've changed names? Or maybe they've just got one of those forgettable/confusable names and everyone just expects that you know what place they are talking about when they say : "The place out by the Ferry, right off the side of the road, oh darn, wassits name? Crazy Horses??? Wild Stallion?.... aw shaggit, just go there - you'll love it!!!" Such was the case with us when we visited. Google searches and local business searches were useless. Phonecalls by brother-in-law who called his family, also useless. So we went. We came. We saw. We conquered a tonne of delicious food. Wild Horses couldn't drag me away from this plate of fish, chips, dressing, gravy and peas. http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/j6fgQJ2g08Om8Y03d7se6A?select=QOxehuw03qKvYMOw33neSQ Nothing like it.

Super local cafe. Solid homemade food. Favourite with the locals. Don't let the outside fool you…read more The food is fabulous and the service is excellent. Clientele on the cafe side ranges from 5 to 75. Give it go.

After a cold and blustery walk around Ryan's Premises (National Historic Site) we were looking for…read morea warm cup of coffee. On the top of the rise beside the courthouse is a small building. Only 2 doors, one labelled pub, the other labelled cafe. We opted for the cafe side and stepped into small town Newfoundland! This is a locals place, with local dishes and house made desserts. We tried a few things, and settled in to listen to the locals and share some time here. It was magical, the food is home style, so nothing fancy, but the people and feeling of an old time cafe will bring me back if I'm ever here again.