Lovely restaurant with fast and friendly service. They offer gluten-free options luckily. The food…read morewas very good and serving sizes generous. We had the cheeseburger with fries and chicken tacos. Great dinner :)

Everyone in Bonavista should be proud of this establishment, especially considering the magnificent…read morerestoration that has transformed this historic building. Kudos to the owner for the dedication, vision, and investment required to bring it back to life. My understanding is that the structure was originally built between 1840 and 1850 as a mercantile building on the harbor. After years of decline and near abandonment, it was relocated to its present site around 2001. The current owner has done an impressive job restoring the building while preserving its historic exterior character. Having worked in the construction industry for more than 40 years, I tend to notice the details. I looked carefully and could not find any aspect of the renovation that appeared neglected. From the foundation, roofing, and flooring to the HVAC, electrical systems, and interior finishes, the workmanship is first-class. It is a beautiful building and a tremendous asset to the community. Projects like this are all too rare in many parts of North America, where the usual solution is to tear down the old and build something new. There are notable exceptions--places like Ybor City in Tampa come to mind--but restorations of this quality are uncommon. Preserving a building's history while giving it new life adds character that simply cannot be replicated. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate during either of our visits, so we were unable to enjoy the outdoor patio areas. Newfoundland apparently wanted to remind us who is really in charge. Fortunately, the interior was every bit as inviting. The space is warm, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, and we enjoyed relaxing at one of the high-top tables. We were told there is additional seating upstairs, although we never made it up there. I noticed one review pointing out that this is technically not a traditional microbrewery. That is perfectly fine with us. We have similar establishments in Florida where space limitations make on-site brewing impractical, so they showcase excellent beers from regional breweries instead. The concept works well here. The beer selection includes offerings from Bonavista Brewing, Landwash Brewery, Broomstick Brewing, Banished Brewing, Port Rexton Brewing, and Dildo Brewing. That sounds like a pretty respectable brewery lineup to me. The full bar is well stocked, the service was excellent during both visits, and the food was outstanding. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we returned for a second meal during our stay. We were fortunate enough to meet the head chef and came away convinced that the kitchen is in very capable hands. A true professional who clearly takes pride in his craft. The best restaurant and taproom in Bonavista? Absolutely, without hesitation. Visiting the area? Stop looking--you've found your place. Enjoy!

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.

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.

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.)

Probably the best selection of fruits and veggies you're going to find within a three hour drive…read more It's definitely worth the trek out here if you're a tourist who's a bit tired of the lack of fruits and veggies at nearly every restaurant in the area. The prices are also quite reasonable compared to what you'd expect on the mainland. Of course, if you're used to something like Costco or Wegmans, well, this isn't that. But, between the drive and the ferry, the nearest Costco is a three hour drive and the nearest Wegmans is about thirty hours if you include time on the ferry.

Local take out, pub, grocery. Next to Northern Bay Sands. Great Fish and chips. Friendly staff…read more Yummy ice cream

Food was cold and we waited over 1 hour for Burger. It was smaller than a child's burger maybe 3 oz…read morewith soggy fries for 20.00 I ordered a club house sandwich that had turkey that tasted old and had a bone in it. The toast for the sandwich was stone cold. The waitress was very helpful. They took ,28% off. Never going back it was garbage food

As far as we could tell (or find), the Port Rexton Value Grocer was the closest place from Trinity…read moreto buy a bottle of wine. At our Hotel, we both like to hang out in our room in the evening over a glass of our favorite adult beverage. By the signage, it looks like separate sectioned "State" stores are allowed within a grocery store proper. I didn't expect much considering the "funky" exterior appearance of this Market, but the wine selection was actually pretty good. Ditto with the grocery part of the store.