Much of the recommendations in this province are word-of-mouth. And so it was with Two Whales…read more The proprietor of Rosedale Manor in Placentia gave me the name as I was staying at Fishers Loft for three days ~ and glorious they were. I visited first thing, before even checking in, as I was famished from the long drive. I had a salad and soup, deliciously fresh and flavorful, and their fresh lemonade while I sat and enjoyed the quiet, the rustic scenery, free WiFi and artwork on white walls. Yes, and every day after I would lunch and buy two desserts: one for later and one for the following morning before I made it up the hill to Fishers' Dining Room for breakfast. And these are no ordinary desserts ~ Tunisian orange cake, for instance. The staff are so very helpful and attentive. And so many locals and regulars just being themselves ... there was a whale sighted on my last day and all had a go at the binocs by the windows. A true treasure in this otherwise rather barren stretch north from Trinity. And they started this summer with long hours Thu - Sat til 7:30 with a different type of cuisine every evening.

Unique food (sandwiches etc) tasty pastries and baked goods. Coffee was pretty good (we had dirty…read morechai's) service was friendly, a bit slow but they were busy on an August Sunday morning. We loved the ambiance, it was also very clean and bright and the outdoor seating options were amazing!

We stopped by for breakfast after a hike and the food was outstanding! I had the tastiest cinnamon…read morebun and my sister got a delicious croissant sandwich

Good food but we were made to wait 80-90 minutes!…read more Three of us went to Quintal Cafe for lunch. We placed our order at the cashier (there is no table service) and we waited and waited and waited. After 15 minutes one of us went to the cashier and asked. We were told our sandwiches would be ready in 5 minutes. After waiting 30 minutes another one of us went to the cashier and asked. We were told that our order would be ready in 5 more minutes. After 45 minutes we asked again. We were rudely told that "I am only the person who takes orders. "I have no control of how food is prepared and delivered to the tables." We waited 1 hour 15 minutes. We were the only customers left in the restaurant. We asked again and was told the same thing: "I have no control of how food is prepared and delivered to the tables." She checked and was told it was still an open order even though there were no other orders. Finally between 80 minutes and 1.5 hours after we ordered, our three very simple sandwiches were brought to us. Non of the three orders required any cooking at all. They were only sandwiches. IF YOU WANT TO SPEND AN ENTIRE AFTERNOON SITTING WAITING FOR THREE SIMPLE SANDWICHES, THIS PLACE IS FINE FOR YOU.

Great food, great views, very friendly service. Highly recommend as a stop after hiking Skerwink…read moreTrail!

We (my hubby and 3 year old) had heard good things about this place from our air bnb host as well…read moreas I'd seen a few good reviews here, so we were excited to try it after a day of exploring. We arrived around 6 pm without a reso (oops!) they had a big bus tour coming in so looked like we were going to be out of luck but they offered take out, which was fair and kind! As we were looking at the menu they played with things a bit and were able to fit us in their cafe portion before a 730 reso. We soon realized that the co owner was taking care of us in this family run business. She was great at answering all of our questions and being SO attentive to our little girl. We started with the hummus and smoked salmon and it was incredible! Amazing flavor and all made from Scratch. For our mains we all shared the tuna poke and the braised brissket. Both dishes were some of the best we've had, ever but definitely the best meal of our time in Newfoundland. We also tried the Newfoundland martini made with NF tea and it was so good (and pretty too!) and all very fair priced too! The restaurant also has an inn which looked very nice as well. The whole place was clean, with a bright and modern feel while being very connected to the seaside feel of the area. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

Stayed in the Lighthouse View House. Very comfortable and super clean . Kitchen well stocked…read more Enjoyed watching the boats come and go. Had 1 breakfast and 1 dinner at the restaurant. Food was excellent.

Gayle and I enjoyed one dinner and 2 breakfasts at the Twine Loft Restaurant during our 2-night…read morestay at the Artisan Inn. The closest experience I can think of after spending a really nice weekend in Trinity was maybe Mendocino, but without the tourist hordes. The Twine Loft Restaurant was very charming, with stellar down home service, and delicious food options that the kitchen was happy to tweak. We both enjoyed the rustic modern dining room, the romantic ambiance, and the view of the water through the window. Our only regret here was that the weekend we were here was cold and foggy, so there was no real sit on the deck at sunset (or sunrise) option. Dinner was extra special at a fixed price of $65 plus beverages. Gayle chose the Moroccan Lamb Shank with Yogurt Mint Sauce (served with Lemon Herb Israeli Pearl Couscous and Roasted Vegetables), while I went for the Atlantic Salmon with Mango & Pickled Onion Salsa (served with lemon roasted potatoes and roasted vegetables). We shared that an a nice bottle of Canadian wine.

A not so fancy dinner place located harborside in Bona Vista Newfoundland. We stopped in for…read moredinner and enjoyed a table next to the window with beautiful harbor views. We were seated promptly and enjoyed some refreshing cocktails while deciding on dinner options. Our server directed us to the Cod Gratin which is a traditional Newfoundland dish. We each ordered Cod Gratin and a Caesar Salad to share. This was a perfect combination for dinner. The Cod Gratin was amazing. Tasty pieces of fish in every single bite with a cheese and sauce that I would call coastal comfort food. So delicious. We didn't have any room for dessert but definitely enjoyed our dinner choices tonight. Skippers is a nice comfortable place for dinner and they have live music certain days of the week.

Delicious and great vibes. We got the salmon, snow crab, seafood cakes, mussels, seafood lasagna,…read moreand cod fish & chips. All were a 10/10. Seaside joint with a beautiful sunset and friendly service.

Enjoyed the moose burger and seafood chowder. Well cooked meal and friendly attentive service.read more

Great for a lunch while exploring Bonavista. Not busy, friendly and accommodating staff, and a…read moreselection of unique local fare. We had scallop toutons, perfectly cooked with massive scallops, and the moose burger, sufficiently enhanced with bacon to avoid the dryness that we'd read is all too common with just moose. Small outdoor area was pleasant, but no unfortunately no view.

The best (and only!) non-fine-dining restaurant in Trinity. Good fish and chips, and our waitress…read morelet us order off-menu and get a calamari starter, as well as accounting for dietary restrictions. Would've been a great view of the dock and bay if not for the pouring rain, but ambience otherwise good. Very busy (evening during the season, with only indoor seating available due to the weather), but didn't have to wait too long for a table.

Sadly the worst meal I had in Newfoundland…read more The location here is quite nice, along a harbour with a lack of cellular service (although wifi is available here). The menu options were quite vast, and there were some special options available off the menu as well. I had the "Treasure Chest" to start, which was cod bites, calamari, scallops, and shrimp served in a bed of fries. This was probably the best part of the meal, as the portions were big and the seafood was relatively fresh. I also had a French Onion soup, which was unfortunately awful. Shredded melted cheese was simply not it. I shared mussels with my parents, which were some of the smallest I've ever seen. It was quite plain, it said olive oil and garlic was supposed to be included, but I barely saw it. Finally there was a crab au gratin on special, which I decided to order with onion rings on the side. Similar to the mussels, the crab was small and there was barely any meat on it. Service was also quite rushed. My family felt like they were trying to chase us out even though it wasn't completely full. Can't say this was a good experience overall sadly.

This is a great bakery! Staff is so friendly. The muffins and cookies are picture perfect and…read moredelicious! Definitely a 5 star bakery.

Very nicely recently decorated dining room. Very thoughtful enticing lunch menu and attractive…read morebaked desserts on display. Busy at 1pm on a Sunday afternoon. Service was prompt. Pleasant staff. Cost approximately $25 per person. However. Food was underwhelming. The tomato on my chicken pesto sandwich was a day old. The rolls served with the pea soup were dry. As were the scones and brownies. No hand towels in the bathroom. I don't think we will be back. (I was wrestling between 2 and 3 stars.)