3 Best Restaurants in Harbour Grace, Avalon Peninsula

Darkstar Coffee Roasters

$$ Fodor's choice

It's rare for a coffee place to be a destination, but folks on the Avalon say this little coffee place with an ocean view is worth the drive. The brews are roasted in-house and served with fresh pies and pastries. The interior has a contemporary industrial feel with communal tables, and the rear deck overlooks the water.

179 Water St., Newfoundland and Labrador, A1Y 1B1, Canada
709-596–2234
Known For
  • savory pies made fresh daily
  • incredible views both indoors and outside
  • small-batch house-roasted coffee
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Weds.

Red Ochre Cafe

$$

This A-frame roadside eatery prepares classic diner food with a kick. The menu is simple but with special touches, like artisanal bread for the chicken sandwich, and the rotating selection of cheesecakes. The warm wood-lined interior creates an inviting atmosphere, with an upper loft for a more peaceful space and a deck for finer weather. 

2 Main Rd., Newfoundland and Labrador, A0A 4J0, Canada
709-598-2888
Known For
  • warm community atmosphere
  • maple bacon onion rings
  • incredible variety of cheesecakes
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.

The Stone Jug

$$$

This gastropub is located in a three-story heritage building with an interior of exposed stone and stair railings built from wood recovered from a Russian dacha. The wood-fire grill creates a warm and aromatic experience. With several floors open for dining, you have your choice of the lively ground level or the more intimate atmosphere upstairs.  

232 Water St., Newfoundland and Labrador, A1Y 1C3, Canada
709-596–2629
Known For
  • woodfire pizzas with gourmet toppings
  • live music on the weekends
  • signature "dark and stormy" cocktail
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations recommended

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