Cheap Places to Eat in St. John's

"Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca’s eateries (there are two in St. John’s and four throughout Atlantic Canada) are the only pizzerias certified by Naples’ VPN east of Montreal. Expect affordable Neapolitan-style pizzas, great Italian wine and cocktails in their signature red and black dining rooms decorated with full-size red Vespas. The wood-fired pizzas range from a traditional Margherita to “the Stephanie” with goat cheese, prosciutto crackle, caramelized pears, and balsamic reduction — a pie that has reached celebrity status in St. John’s."

"This is a chain, but well worth visiting for the thin crust, wood fire stove-baked pizza. Intriguing toppings, friendly atmosphere, and delicious food. Go for the Pizze Bianche Pollo Barbeque – swoon!"

"In June, 2016 Ann Hui, food writer for The Globe and Mail, published a fascinating article on the history and importance of Chinese-Canadian food titled, Chop Suey Nation. Chinese immigrants arrived to help build the Great Canadian Railway, and afterwards opened local restaurants serving a Canadianized version of their favourite dishes from home. Before St. John’s experienced a renaissance of its fine dining food scene, many of the most popular eateries in Newfoundland were pleasant pubs and Canadian Chinese restaurants."

"The chefs at the family-run Magic Wok prepare traditional Hong Kong–style Chinese dishes, along with "North American–style" ones for the less...Read More"

"Ches’s Fish & Chips is a true Newfoundland tradition, and has the best fish & chips in town - this is a locals' favorite place, and there are several locations in town. You can even get a certificate from them, stating that you ate the finest fish & chips in all of Newfoundland and Labrador!. Get your fish and chips with stuffing and gravy – trust me, you’ll be glad you did."

"Open for over 75 years now Ches’s Fish & Chips serves up some of the most delicious Fi & Chi (that’s Fish & Chips for you mainlanders) in the city. There are several locations in St. John’s and across the province, but the original is on Freshwater. Must Try: The Two Piece Fi & Chi, with dressing and gravy on your fries (trust me)."

"Since the 1950s, this restaurant has been serving fish-and-chips to a steady stream of customers from noon until after midnight. They come from...Read More"

"I used to live close to Old Town, and now after moving I still drive all the way across town to get it. I'm a HUGE pizza fan, and I gotta say this pizza is top of my list. If you're lucky enough to get a slice just out of the oven or order a pizza and get it while it's nice and hot ..mmmm."

"A visit to George Street is one of the best things to do in St. John’s Newfoundland for those looking to enjoy a celebratory bar hopping bacchanal. The city’s famous bar street is located downtown and features two blocks of bars, pubs and restaurants. It’s considered the city’s entertainment district, a hub for live music fans to watch local bands jam."

"Ask anyone in St, John’s where you should get Screeched-in and they’ll tell you Christians. This quaint little pub is home to the best screech-in performance in the city!. I don’t want to give away too much but if you want more of a performance to add to the experience, this is the place to do it."

"Greensleeves is an Irish pub with a surprising number of beers on tap, and their Happy Hour is 4-6PM everyday. There’s a really excellent martini bar upstairs called Loose Tie as well. It doesn’t have drink specials as far as I know, but it’s a good place to run to when your life is falling apart."

"With a warm and welcoming ambiance and a traditional pub-style feel, Bridie Molloy’s doesn’t just serve cold beers. Bridies hosts a delicious menu that includes mouth-watering sandwiches like the BLT, thick, juicy tomato, crisp lettuce, and thick bacon all piled high on freshly toasted bread. Try the French onion soup, a rich, red wine and beef broth simmered with caramelized onions and finished with crispy croutons and melted mozzarella cheese if you fancy something lighter."

"This is the premier gay dance bar in Newfoundland, and a good spot for drag shows, pride parties, burlesque performances, fetish nights and the like. The crowd is diverse, and doesn't really hew to any one..."

"This is a Canadian chain that has funky décor and a standard pub menu (including delicious hamburgers with perfect fries). But try the swampwater (a non-alcoholic soda beverage that delights both your tastebuds and your sense of humor), and definitely get the onion rings. It’s a fun place to hang out – colorful, zany, and interesting."

"Don’t let the name fool you, SJFX is one of hippest St. John’s bars with patios with a great location right along the waterfront with a modern patio overlooking the harbour. True to the ​“Fish Exchange” moniker, SJFX features a menu of fresh, authentic Newfoundland seafood including oysters, mussels and lobster. The drink menu also has many nautically themed cocktails, including ​“Saltwater Joys” and ​“The Old Hag."

": Online and newspaper restaurant reviews in the food or lifestyle section are your best asset when trying to find top restaurants in your area. Most reviews rate the restaurant by atmosphere, portion size, price and service. These independent restaurant reviewers have no one to please but their finicky tastes."

"A mainstay on Water Street, this intimate bistro serves up all kinds of cozy, even at brunch. With leather booths and banquettes to snuggle up on and wood accents, Oliver’s Restaurant offers a relaxing atmosphere to dine on starters like almond baked goat cheese and seafood chowder, brunch favourites like breakfast banana splits and eggs benedict or evening staples like seafood pasta, portobello mushroom wellington and lamb shank."

"This Water Street mainstay offers gourmet comfort food in a cozy, relaxed, and intimate setting. For brunch, Oliver’s Breakfast Banana Split with granola, mixed berries, fruit, yogurt, and maple drizzle is a must-try. Hoping for something heartier?"

"A post shared by Bacalao (@bacalao_nl) on Oct 12, 2017 at 5:56pm PDT. Bacalao Restaurant in St John’s is named for the salt cod, a staple food source for Newfoundlanders for centuries. A heritage home divided into four small dining rooms adorned with local artwork and fire places sets the intimate, relaxed atmosphere, perfect for savouring the delicious dishes featuring the best of Newfoundland seafood and game."