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!

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.

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.

Assuming this is "Carl's" Fireside dining room, this is a very good restaurant. Service is good…read moreand especially good-natured. We ate dinner, and breakfast. The menu incorporates the classics, but also features Newfoundland fare such As cod brewis and cod tongues--delicious, and not quite what you might think. Glasses of wine are all from the same vintner, affordable, and quite passable.

Great Staff. Friendly servers. Great nachos and burgers.We stayed at the motel attached the…read morerestaurant.

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.

Excellent food, especially their salad. Good expresso and also Macha Latte…read more Perfect service; less than 5 minutes. Highly recommended

It's a great breakfast and lunch spot. As casual and basic decor as you'll ever find--in keeping…read morewith the Trinity/Bonavista sensibility. Just an unassuming building on 230 between Port Rexton and Trinity. It modestly calls itself a coffee shop, but it's more than that. In a way, it's a great restaurant in that it exceeds your expectations. Based on its plain construction and simple comfort food menu, you expect short order quality food. Everything they make is satisfying--and they bake all their delicious breads, bagels and pastries in-house. Soups and salads are always great. They're fresh and have sophisticated flavors. It's vegetarian and has gluten free options. They serve wine and beer. Their coffee is excellent and it may be the only local place that makes cappuccino during the day. The view out the window is of Trinity Bay. They post recipes on their website.

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.

Very friendly service. Spicy dill burger and seafood chowder were great! Nice view of coast…read more Outside town, but worth the very short drive!

Coffee Crisp shake- yes please!!! Beats Dairy Queen every…read moretime!! A must-stop any time I'm in the area.