We tried to make dinner reservations on our short stay in St John's as we were told by a local that Mallard Cottage was a must for a great meal but unfortunately they were all booked up and even the bar was full when stopping in ( the receptionist told us we could come by they don't book reservations at the bar and seats become available ) They were able to book for opening at 10:00am for us to have brunch and I was very nice. We did the brunch for $25 per person and they just bring several dishes to the table to share. We were seated in the old cottage area and was very cosy, the food and service was good but not my favourite as I prefer a more traditional breakfast, for me some of it was fantastic but the ketchup, beans and some of the other things have a twist of different herbs and spices which are not for me but my wife loved it. I'd like to come back for dinner as I'm sure I'd would enjoy they're creative approach more. read more

Mallard Cottage - Brunch for 2! - Canadian (New) Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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This restaurant has a beautiful interior, a cabin/cottage vibe, and you look out to beautiful Quidi Vidi Lake. The food is fantastic and the new general manager, Josh, is a consummate host and chef. This is a local business highly worth supporting. Josh went out of his way to make our experience a great one. read more

It was really very good. Just very steep pricing. Two people 300 bux. Every bite delicious and the staff are great. read more

Is there an option for 6 stars? There should be for the Mallard Cottage. Everything from the atmosphere to our server (Julia) was beyond expectations. Scottie, the sommelier, was on point with a perfect Borollo recommendation to assist and lift up the roast beef. Seared scallops were perfected by a clearly experienced chef. Desserts were delectable and light. You'll leave feeling full, but not heavy. I've eaten in restaurants across the world, and never leave reviews, but The Mallard and its staff inspired me to do so. We will be back every time we are in St. John's. An absolute treat. read more

This was hands down my favourite stop on this east coast trip! I had heard from a local friend that it was a must try so I made a reservation 3 weeks before we went to St. John's. Located in the Quidi Vidi area just down the road from the brewery is this adorable cottage. When you walk in you feel like you were brought back in time as you walk into the exposed wood beam structure. The next thing you see is the amazing Dessert Table. My first question to the waitress was how does it work and when can I start eating. You can get a plate during your meal for $10 that allows you unlimited trips to the table or a small or large to-go box to bring treats home ($10-$20). Of course I did the in restaurant option and tried almost one of everything on the table. We also had meals in addition to my dessert plate. I tried the breakfast sandwich which had thick cut bacon, a fried egg, cheese on a fresh biscuit. The hasbrowns were deep-fried with great salty seasoning. We had a great table that over looked the harbour and was right next to the dessert table. Can you tell my favourite part was the dessert table? Just be careful as it is only offered during brunch on the weekdays and weekends. read more

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Doesn't live up to the reputation of the original Mallard Cottage. While the service is still good, the quality of the food is nowhere close to what it was. Flavour is bland and menu is basic. Even the desserts, which are served in mason jars, may be good for Pinterest but aren't fit for a restaurant like "Mallard". with the reputation of NL cuisine in the line I expect a lot more from mallard cottage. read more

This is a rustic, cozy cottage restaurant started by Top Chef Canada contestant Todd Perrin. Located in the small fishing village of Quidi Vidi (a 30min walk from St. John's), this restaurant offers locally sourced, creative dishes that frequently FREQUENTLY change. Many of the dishes posted on this yelp page are no longer being offered - so don't be upset when something that looks amazing in the pictures isn't on the menu anymore. They upload their menus onto Instagram on a daily basis so your best bet is to check their Instagram/online website for the latest menu. We had duck wings with molasses, cod cheeks, a lobster flatbread that was out of this world delicious, mussels, and a beef presse. Cocktails are also delicious. My only qualm about this restaurant is that is so well known in St. John's among both locals and tourists that reservations are near impossible to get unless you book weeks/months in advance. It is possible to sit at the bar (there are 7 available bar seats) but those are a first come first serve basis. We waited 1.5 hours at 5pm for 2 seats at the bar. It was packed during the 2 hours we spent eating at the restaurant. Luckily if there is a wait for bar seats, you can head to the newly built beer garden in the back of the restaurant. It was lovely to bask in the evening sun, sipping on local beers before our reservation. LOTS of young adults just hanging out back there. Definitely check out the beer garden in the back regardless of whether you eat at Mallard Cottage! There's local beers, wines, cocktails and appetizers heated on a charcoal grill. Great vibes! read more

Mallard Cottage - The open kitchen - Canadian (New) Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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I have to admit I was incredibly disappointed. I had been there before and absolutely loved it. This time it seemed like a money grab :( I had the fish cakes and they were almost too salty to eat. I only ate one and left the other. They came with NOTHING not a vegetable or potato, absolutely alone on the plate. As I was still hungry I decided to go for the $17 slice of blueberry pie. It was 'okay' but no more. Crust needed a knife to cut. The lunch was a disappointment, but not totally, as we met Alan Doyle who had been doing an interview there. That part was AMAZING! read more

Mallard Cottage - Canadian (New) Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Mallard Cottage is a lovely historical cottage that is more than 200 years old. It's also one of the best restaurants in Canada (ranked #22 in 2016). For such high acclaim, the restaurant remains unpretentious and prices are very reasonable, making it accessible to everyone who wants to enjoy good food in a charming setting. We went during brunch time and got the following: 1) Coffee - The coffee is decent and I believe they source their beans from Fixed Coffee. Refills are free. 2) Seafood Crepe - Very generous portions of seafood - specially scallops and lobster which are my absolute favorite. The crepe was out of this world and the best that I have ever had. The cream sauce did not overpower the seafood. Definitely a must try when you visit St Johns. This was one of my most memorable dish there and I miss it already as I'm typing this. 3) Family Style Brunch - This dish was comprised of quiche, bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, pork loins, beans and a salad. This dish is good to share as it is quite heavy if you need to finish this all by yourself. I enjoyed the quiche very much. The crust was very flaky. The meats are all home made so they were tasty. However, they don't stand out too much so I much prefer the Seafood Crepe over this. 4) Cake Table - You get a plate and you can pile the cakes and pastries from the common table as high as you can. This is such a good value. We got one of each from the table and enjoyed all of them. I didn't find any of them too sweet. My favorite was the pecan squares...just heavenly and goes well with the coffee! read more

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Simply one of the very best places to eat in Canada. You need to reserve in advance. Maybe weeks ahead. It is worth it!

Excellent brunch, beautiful atmosphere with crackling fire, many local sources products

There is a lot to be said about this place in my opinion. This is a full of history cottage know to be one of the oldest standing original style for this old as time town. charming and amazing I must say.The entire cottage is pretty well decorated with a old town vibe, they have an open kitchen where you can see the food being cooked; the most interesting thing about that to me is that the so called kitchen is right behind the bar, so you can sit at the bar and have a drink while you watch all the kitchen movement and work being done, I though that was a vey interesting concept right there. I have tried to get a table here at least 3 different occasions to no avail, at the same time I felt that the staff had a level of indifference to if I do or do not get to eat there. they have absolutely no concern for the customer when it comes to accommodating one party into getting a table here, no matter how long you have left on your vacation, this is definitely not a hospitality and customer satisfaction oriented business. Moving on from my bitterness about this journey, the third time trying and finally I got a table here, I must point out that I made this reservation about a month before I went there. Keep in mind that they have brunch here and it seems to be a very well talked about event at the cottage, if possible try to experience their brunch, I went for the dinner but I will at some point attempt to brunch here as well. As we arrived I could observe that all tables are taken and there is always a couple or two at the hostess stand trying to get a last minute table who opens due to a canceled reservations ( which seems to be a rare event here). We get greeted and sit at our table. The menu is pretty small (short and sweet) seems to be on the hipster style, a lot of home garden grown stuff, face sauce names and very particular looking staff to tight up the whole boho chick look of the place. As they have an a la carte style here they also provide this special family style experience, we decided to go for the family style as it is the recommended dining experience here. We started with our drinks: SIGNATURE COCKTAIL- I had the fruity cocktail choice that had apparel and bitters with rum, I am not sure the name but it was perfect for me as I am a sweets lover. FAMILY STYLE: this is a dining experience that is at the chefs choice of platters, they all come as a sample from the menu itself so you will always be able to reference from the menu what you are having, the amount of food you will get from the family style is amazing, sizable portions and many different plates will come your way. Another cool thing is that the server let us know that if we wanted something specific they would do their best to make it happen during the family style experience and I though that was pretty nice of him. BREAD AND BUTTER- they give you a complementary basket of bread with their house butter, it is fresh and tasty SCALOP CRUDO: citrus roast garlic oil, chili flakes and mint, these scallops were to die for. BLUE MUSCLES: onion, garlic and white wine sauce, it was pretty good, nothing super special though. if I was doing the a la carte I would say to skip this one. ROAST MIXED BEETS: topped with pesto parm, these are a selection of home grown in their backyard garden, the beets were pretty great and they also had some white beets, I had never tasted them before, the pesto made the salad a lot more special. COD CHEEKS- we were very happy to experience the cheeks as they were a main reason we came here for this was their " make it happen" for us, came as a bruschetta style. This appetizer was pretty nice and not fishy at all, very well balanced. CALIFORNIA STRIPLOIN- broccoli, cauliflower, chimi churri, braised scallops, this steak was cooked to perfection, tasted amazing. we were so full by the time the main course came but we could to stop munching on this. CORN FRIED COD CHEEKS- hummus, radicchio and honey vin. just there are no words to explain how good this fried heaven was. we wee all over it even though we were so full. this is definitely worth the overeating. ASSORTED CHEF`S SELECTION OF DESERTS- with different types of sorbets and mini cakes among other choices, these were pretty fun little bite sized deserts. Our whole dining experience with all the platters that we tasted and the wait times for everything we were here for about 2 hours. My overall take of the whole experience is, this place knows it is good, and they know it. besides the poor way they manage their reservation and walk ins they do have some quality items in their menu, when people come here they will be here for several hours and experience a lot of great items. my wish for them is that they keep the great gastronomic work as their food is pretty amazing and start looking into the shortcomings at the door of the house and that would make them a 5 star place. read more

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Wonderful ambiance in a great setting. Food is great, however the prices are quite high lately. $35 for a newfoundland breakfast, $24 for fish cakes and most other items like a breakfast sandwich with no side (sides are $8 or so extra). Would be much more accessible to guests if brunch was about $25 or less for brunch per person. read more

It doesn't look fancy but the food is great and the decor is interesting. Worth the struggle to find parking in Quidi Vidi - hint - allow yourself lots of time is you're driving. read more

Mallard Cottage - Seafood salad with cod cheeks. - Canadian (New) Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Quaint village. The restaurant is charming and the food is straight forward. We had brunch because we were unable to secure a dinner reservation. The cod bites was the tastiest, we has tried cod throughout our east coast tour. The fish cake was the size of a baseball but it was barely warm in the centre. Service was excellent! read more

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Was very nice .. service was too notch a d I enjoyed the value of my money. I strongly recommend this amazing place. You can go try it out your self a d the waiters and waitresses was diligently and humbly doing there duties. read more

Amazing every-time! Never a disappointment and love the breakfast there! Gotta have the French toast

Delicious in every way! Love the personal touches!! Highly recommend you give it a try!!

When in an adventure to such an underrated gem in Canada one wonders where are the good places to eat that make you feel both welcomed and cozy, Mallard Cottage is that place. Not only the staff was welcoming and super friendly, the food was exceptional. I had the focaccia with butter to start. The butter was so smooth it melted in your mouth leaving a shuttle taste of garlic. As an entree, I had the pork with pasta. The pork's texture and juiciness made me moan with pleasure through the meal but, to my surprise, the pasta was a bit bland and the lack of tenderness in the vegetables left a lot to be desired. Then I was surprised with a plate of assorted sweet treats that wrapped up our dining experience with a bang. read more

Mallard Cottage - Canadian (New) Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

This was the finest meal we had on our 5-day trip to Newfoundland. You walk in. Real good feeling. Feels good. Smells good too. I love the smell of salted cod. Kind of a woody, earthy, musky smell. Everything on the menu. It's good! I had the moose sausage brunch special. It was absolutely phenomenal. The type of thAng you eat, and be like OMG this is sooooo good, I could eat this everyday. EverythANG here is good. My GF had the fishcakes. Which is very traditional Newfoundland meal. (the fish is Cod). Also, delish. Cod is my favorite eating fish. Better than tuna IMO. Something about that North Atlantic cold water fish... the best. I am told that in the summer / peak season you can't get in this place. We walked in here (no rezzy) at the end of October which is the beginning of off season, and got two seats at the bar. But all the tables were full. This is a must stop if you come to St. John's and appreciate.... THANGs.. read more

Very good food and polite servers. I always have a smile on my face when I leave and the atmosphere is very cozy and comforting.

Amazing. Charming. Delicious. Cozy. Unique. Do it. A must-see for any visit to St John's if food is a priority.

My fiancé and I went here one night in the summer. We shared 5 dishes and they were all great. My favourite was the battered cod. read more

Mallard Cottage - Cod & mussels - Canadian (New) Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

The atmosphere was quaint and nice and warm, the service very friendly and great. The wait for the bill was a little excessive, but other than that excellent. The food was delicious, but the cost to value was poor. I ordered the skin on COD with a side of Brussels sprouts. Total cost for the plate was ~$50. I left hungry. See picture for scale. Also, we were asked if we wanted bread after we ordered our meals, assuming it was complimentary. It was not, and we were charged two portions, one per person. The menu no longer included sides with the entree, and I felt a little bit 'nickelled and dimed' with the bread 2X charge. It was a good experience but will not get a repeat customer from me. read more

Mallard Cottage - Skin on cod with a side of brussel sprouts. $50 - Canadian (New) Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

Everyone here was so friendly! I made reservations for 5 pm and wanted to check out the brewery close-by first however the Quidi Vidi Brewery was not offering any beer tastings that day (apparently it's seasonal). So I ended up walking over to the resto at 3 pm. I ended up drinking at the bar until 5 pm. It was happy hour so it was perfect. $5 for a pint and any bar rail drinks (known in Newfoundland as Iceberg Highball). I made friends with three other people sitting at the bar. It was great! First of all I have to say the resto smells so good. The guy beside me ordered the scallops and it looked delicious. Their menu changes pretty often so you probably will not be able to eat the same thing twice. Your prob won't be able to eat what I had as well. I had the carbonara with braised pork, caramelized onions, parm and bacon. It was good but not amazing. I've had better pasta in MTL. The drinks however were good and the happy hour is a sweet deal. I started off with a Blanche de Chambly beer, then two gin tonics and then their signature mallard cottage drink because it looked delicious. The pint and the gin tonics were $5 each. The cocktail tasted like a whiskey sour. The presentation was just fabulous. So fancy! The restaurant is so cute and so romantic! It's close to a lake in a fishing village.The decor makes this place warm and inviting. I think it's a must see if you are in the area. read more

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Made reservations through Yelp, however spots are limited. There were people who just showed up that were turned away only because the place was literally full from reservations. They do call or leave a voicemail to remind you about your reservation and tell you about the specials. Since we went on a Monday, it was the Lobster Boil special for $65 per person. I did think the price aaa steep but went for it anyways. You do have to put in your credit card number before making reservations which was different for me and according to what I read, they do have the right to charge you $25 if you cancel or no show last minute apparently so make sure you go to your reservation. The place was hard to find itself as they do not have a conspicuous sign out front. Literally saw the number 8 and remembered the address was 8 Barrow and then saw the sign. We parked by a white and yellow building and it was ok. The set menu was delicious. They welcomed us with rhubarb lemonade cocktail. Along with the drink, the lobsters were delicious especially the lobster Thermidor. Who ever thought of putting lobster in a bake potato. I was disappointed by the lobster bisque literally served in shot glasses. Would have liked more. All in all, it was a comfortable experience and would not mind going again perhaps for a special occasion. read more

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This place is hard to find! We didn't know that it was in a residential neighborhood! This is such a hidden gem! The place is so warm and inviting! The open kitchen and vintage vibe feels as though you are in someone's house. The service was amazing! Our waiter was so knowledgeable. My husband and I started with The Thumper and a local IPA. My drink was so balanced and I loved the addition of the sage leaf. The food was like a warm hug and so homey! It was unpretentious and rustic! My husband and I split the chicken sausage and mussels to start. The mussels were so plump and flavorful. I wanted to lick the bowl for the broth! It was rich and garlicky. The chicken sausage was equally as delicious and the sauce was a rich sauce that tasted like it was cooked all day. For mains, we split the smoked chicken and halibut. The smoke on the chicken was so amazing and bold combined with the sweetness of the strawberries and peppery nature of the arugula was magical! The halibut was cooked perfectly and had a nice crunch. The vegetables were just as perfect! The curry sauce was a warm hug and chickpeas gave a great richness. The dessert sampler was the least successful. The brownie was dense and hard, not gooey like a brownie should be. The cake and fruit pastry were ok. The desserts did not have the finesse or comfort of the rest of the meal. Overall this is a spectacular restaurant and we will definitely be back! read more

Wonderful brunch at the end of our stay in St. John's. They squeezed in our group very graciously- super busy (reservations recommended). Lovely coffee, daily unique menu - everyone found something they liked. read more

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Word on the street this place was worth the visit. It sure was, while we expected something fancier it did not disappoint. Great food, excellent service and incredible atmosphere! read more

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This is an outstanding restaurant and a rare gem. I'm so glad I was introduced to this wonderful place. We were here with a large group function and had the main dining area to ourselves. We had a special set menu created. We were treated with green salad to start, corn fried cod cheeks, patatas bravas, fresh caught halibut, cod au gratin, and pork merguez sausage. The cocktail list is awesome. I had at least 6 Hibiscus Gin Fizz. Go and try this cocktail! Everything is fresh and delicious here and the restaurant has great ambience. Service was great and attentive. Live music the entire evening made it special as well. Dessert was a special plate of cakes. Overall fantastic restaurant in a beautiful setting in a little cottage in St John. Very romantic environment. Do not leave St John without trying this place. I would definetly come back here to try the regular menu. read more

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I was excited to try Mallard Cottage after seeing so many great reviews! And I am so glad I was able to get a reservation on my trip to St John's! It was absolutely delicious! Ordered the bluefin tuna tartar, scallops, pan fried cod, kale caesar, pasta dish and chocolate cake! My server was friendly and the ambiance of the restaurant was really nice. Highly recommend it to everyone! I cant wait to go back one day! read more

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Days later, still thinking of my delicious brunch...those home-cured meats are mouth-watering.

This place is a gem. Eat here. You won't stop talking about it. The atmosphere cannot be better. Staff is always just the best. Chef Perrin is a pioneer in this province and a force. The food and beverage here has to be experienced to believe and the music if you're lucky enough to catch it is the icing on the cake. Stop your search and go here... and did I mention they have beautiful Inns ACROSS THE STREET! read more

This restaurant is an experience not just culinary. The setting and ambiance and rich culture of the history of this place makes for a wonderful dining experience...along with the most amazing service and great food! I've been many times and every experience is awesome and I highly recommend. read more

Went there last night. Been a while as reservations have been hard to come by. Last 2 experiences fabulous. Last night, not so much. It has gone from a great food spot to a hipster doofus joint where clearly there are those on the inside and those outside. The menu is such that you are left with little choice but to order a number of small plates to share. While this was true before, the prices and quantity of food provided at least made it possible to sample a number of items and leave feeling like you had eaten. I guess as it is hard to get a reservation they feel they can jack the prices and decrease the amount of food. $8 for one ear of corn? $14 for a handful of pieces of cold chicken that you would not be able to make a decent sandwich with. Ended up hungry despite significant food bill. Place lost its magic, will not return again. In the meantime, someone who worked there had a table for 10 with @6 people at it in the middle of the room getting platters of food and tons of attention, taking multiple pictures with waiters, kitchen people. read more

Mallard Cottage showcases the provinces' vast array of wild game, seafood & produce, displayed alongside a vital piece of Newfoundlands built heritage. Top Chef Canada contestant, Todd Perrin, is the Executive Chef and one of the owners of Mallard Cottage, along his wife Kim Doyle and Sommelier Stephen Lee. FOOD: 1. Seafood Crepe ($21) - Herb crepe with lobster, mussels and mustard cream sauce, topped with seared scallops. This was the BEST Seafood Crepe EVER! Five big pieces of seared scallops on top of an herb crepe. Inside the crepe are huge chunks of lobster and mussels. 2. Family Style Brunch ($20) - a big platter including their house made breakfast meats, a bowl of beans and a bowl of salad This Family Style Brunch dish is really fit for a family. This is just a "one person" order but can definitely shared by two. Good thing our server recommended we share one order instead. CAKE TABLE: So one thing that's super popular during brunch is their Cake Table which is a table lying in the middle of the cottage with a wide selection of in-house baked pastries, pies and cakes. I got to try one of each in my stack. They were really good. The standouts for me were: pecan squares, hello dollies and blondies. For $10, you will get a plate and you can get as much items from the Cake Table to pile in your plate. But you can only do this once, so you need to be good at stacking your food! read more

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If only the dessert table tasted as good as it looked, this restaurant would deserve an easy 4 stars. Alas, that simply wasn't the case. For our meal, we had the family style brunch, an above average assortment of your typical brunch options including eggs, bacon, French toast (very tasty!) and a salad. But I really wrote this review to comment on the dessert table. When you approach the table and see the variety of options available to you and the relative hefty size of the box provided which you are allowed to fill to the top, you'll likely be smiling with glee. Unfortunately, that feeling won't last. The desserts are, in a word, meh. For the most part, they're dry and/or bland and just don't live up to the expectations you'll likely have when you first lay eyes on them. Too bad. read more

Mallard Cottage has a lot of hype to live up to. They are located in the quaint Quidi Vidi Village in a historic building with a Top Chef contestant chef/co-owner and ranked 22 of 100 Top Best Restaurants in Canada. I should first say, if not for the food, this would be a 3 star review. The food is THAT good. If not for the treatment though, this review would be a 5 star. I am traveling solo and booked an 8 pm reservation. If you are dining alone, you should go somewhere else, unless you enjoy be treated as an afterthought. I arrived a bit early and informed the hostess of my early arrival and stated I was happy to wait until my reservation time. She informed me my seat was available and promptly squeezed me in between two other single women at the bar. No instruction, no server will be with you or we will seat you at a table at 8. No place to sit or hang your purse. In fact, she laid the menu on the bar and just walked away. About 5 minutes went by before the bartender, who was making drinks and now waiting on 5 people at the full service bar came over to get my drink order. He said he would be back to go over the menu as soon as he could. Another 5 or so minutes later he came back and asked if I had any questions or if I was ready to order. I was a bit irritated. First, when I make a reservation at a restaurant of this caliber, I expect a table. Second, when you print your own menu daily or weekly, I expect the server to tell me about the menu items, especially since the Mallard Cottage's claim to fame is fresh, local ingredients. I did not order a starter course as quite frankly I couldn't tell they had any. I ordered the Blood Orecchiette with Brown Butter Lobster. It was phenomenal! I was hesitant as the menu said it had dried scallops and I am not a fan of scallops. I couldn't even pick out the scallop flavor. I also ordered the dessert sampler which was out of this world. Few restaurants can make desserts that are this delicious and not overly sweet. I don't know what they do to their chocolate brownies, but they are more of a cross between a brownie and a mousse. It was incredible. The meal was very reasonably priced, especially for the quality of food and type of establishment. I did enjoy the conversation with a woman sitting next to me in town on business, but for the first since time I arrived in Newfoundland, I did not feel welcome at all in the establishment. Gone was the friendly hospitality I have experienced at literally every other place I have visited over the past 3 days. In fact, the co-owner sommelier / manager Stephen was downright rude. Overall, the food was delicious, but I am not sure I would go back. read more

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Thoroughly recommended! Had a lovely intimate dinner here with my partner. Great atmosphere, tasty food, an amazing experience.

Mallard Cottage was listed as one of the top 100 Canadian restaurants on Canadas100best.com. Located in the quaint Quidi Vidi village, it is a beautiful place to visit for a dinner or for brunch (with a visit to the arts & crafts plantation afterwards) We first went for brunch, and we were immediately enchanted. The interior was cozy, with fires crackling in the fire places in the rooms. They had preserves stacked carefully on the rafters of the cottage as well as Le Creuset pans & pots hanging from hooks. Walls are all adorned with local quirky art. Chalkboards were strategically placed on the walls for diners to easily see their ever-changing fresh sheet. Service was quick and friendly. We each ordered a brunch dish to start (hash skillet, french toast, cod au gratin). Each dish came in a Le Creuset cast iron dish which was great for retaining heat. All of the food was exquisitely prepared. The eggs were perfectly poached, the french toast was perfectly battered and fried, the hash skillet was well balanced. We felt stuffed after everything. Afterwards, we proceeded to the Cake Table which I recommend for everyone. The cake table is $10 and you have full access to, well, a table full of cakes and treats prepared fresh daily. We were so impressed by our experience, that we not only came back once but twice more during our 4-day stay in St. Johns. On the evening of their 2 year anniversary, we arrived for dinner, enjoying a full bottle of wine alongside our meal. We came back for a last brunch right before our flight (why not?!), and once again enjoyed the cake table. We spoke with the server and found out some history. It seems that the owners sold their place to antiques shop and the location served as an antique shop for many years. The left side of the restaurant (with the 2 fireplaces) was the original cottage. The main dining area was built completely new after the restaurant owners bought the cottage from the antiques dealers. I don't know how good the antiques store was, but I am sure glad it is now a restaurant and I am immensely happy that I got to experience it 3x. If you could only go to one restaurant in St. Johns, I would definitely recommend Mallard Cottage. read more

Mallard Cottage - Canadian (New) Near Me - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador