Hello Friends of Mallard Cottage!
We wanted to let you know that Mallard Cottage is taking a break and that we don’t have a reopening date yet.
We promise to keep you posted and will share all the details on our website as soon as soon as a reopening date is set.
Thank you so much for your continued support and understanding during this time. Stay tuned for more updates !
With gratitude,
The Mallard Cottage Team
Cozy, rustic cottage-turned-restaurant offering a changing menu of locally sourced seasonal meals.
Mike Julian
Mallard Cottage is such a quaint and charming spot with a rotating daily menu that focuses on quality over quantity. I went with the pork chops while my wife had the fish (tilapia, I believe) — both were absolutely delicious!
Some people might be thrown off by the smaller menu (like the table next to us), but don’t let that discourage you — there’s always a burger option if nothing else appeals that day.
They’ve also got some great local beer options, thanks to being right near Quidi Vidi Brewery, and the service here was warm and friendly.
If you’re looking for a cozy dining experience with fresh, rotating dishes, Mallard Cottage is well worth a stop!
… moreAndy Z
This is constantly rated as one of the best restaurants in Newfoundland so I had to come try it out. Situated in a historic building inhabited by the Mallard family for over a century, the decor is very rustic and cozy. The service was very professional. We came in mid-May (during tourist off-season) and the place was packed, so I would recommend making reservations in advance.
The dishes change daily based on what’s in stock; I personally really liked their bread and their refreshing lobster salad. They also have a special menu that’s prone to selling out quickly so I would recommend ordering from that menu first, before you order from the main menu. The flavours were decent and the price (and portions) feel in-between fine and casual dining.
… moreChantelle Parker
We had a TRULY incredible experience at Mallard Cottage! I am vegan, and the chef was so accommodating – he made me an incredible appetizer with a parsnip puree that I will surely dream of. The waitress so was kind, the service was wonderful, and the ginger mocktail was delicious! My friend who is not vegan said the fish of the day dish was the best thing she has ever eaten. We will definitely be back.
… moreBuster Cat
We are from ontario. Been here a few times in the past. Food was always good so this is not our first time here. Firstly the service provided by the servers were excellent. As for the food. The menu was small with very limited selection. With that very limited menu some items were not available. We ordered the brussel sprout salad, the 20oz steak and the Newfoundland fish. The salad was the star of the meal! Really nicely made with amazing flavours. The fish was cooked well and tasted good. The 20oz steak didn’t look 20oz. 16oz at most and that’s not being honest promising a 20oz cut that’s is at most and I stress AT MOST a 16oz cut. The cook and taste was just average at best. Let’s put it this way. My wife makes a better steak any day. Dessert was a real disaster! It was highway robbery for $15 each. The chef should ask himself if he would pay that much for that before serving them to the diners. We got some apple crumble topped with toasted oats and a white chocolate mousse with blueberry compote. The portions were horribly small. Horribly tiny! Much smaller than mini baby food jars and it cost $15 each! The jar was so small you couldn’t fit a teaspoon inside without spilling the oats. And for the toasted oats they were not even crispy. More warm and mushy. The apple crumble tasted like apple sauce you feed your baby with and that mousse was watery. $15 each for dessert. Please skip! I’m doing you guys a favour for those who are going! Don’t bother ordering dessert. We are crossing this restaurant out of our to go list!
… moreKrista Samborsky
We had a great time and enjoyed our meal. Definitely not a place you should go and rush through. We had the Brussel sprout salad and it was amazing! My cod was very fresh and the drinks were delicious. Service was great! By the end of the night we had two servers and the chef at our table talking and giving us recommendations where to go on our trip. I think it is worth a stop while visiting St. John’s.
… moreJulia Raftery
Absolutely stunning experience, start to finish. Brilliant atmosphere and location, but pales in comparison to the service and food, which were both out of this world.
Our server was relatively new to the team, though you’d never know it! She was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly- made us feel like family all the way through.
The food was delightful, and we even got to see a picture from earlier that day of the tuna that ended up as the catch of the day on my dad’s plate!
Super accommodating of my sister’s vegan diet, despite being at the tail end of service for the day.
All in all, would highly recommend and cannot WAIT to go back
… moreAggie P
Highly recommend the french toast, though the portion was slightly small, it was super flavorful and not overly sweet. My friend enjoyed the scallops. I got the Benny with the hash underneath, it was good, but not life changing. For what it was, it was solid. The atmosphere of this place is beautiful, very rustic and cosy with floral accents. Special thanks to our server Veronica, she was super attentive, very kind, and gave an honest review about her recommendations, which I appreciated. Definitely a place to check out! And make reservations during the peak season, you will thank youself
… moreJohn F
One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in St. John’s! The service was warm and friendly, willing to give recommendations and attentive. The food was excellent and their drinks were strong and delicious. The restaurant atmosphere was beautiful, cozy and welcoming. Definitely will come back soon!
… moreMay CN
Tried the Cod tongue, very special!
Sauce for oyster is special and goes well with the food. Brussel sprouts, however, very dry. Lamb is good, small portion. Cheese cake is not as sweet and I like it!
… moreAndrew Kozak
So great! SARA, our server tended to our every need. Make a reservation in advance..
Busy time is 6:30 to 7
Great locally sourced fare, fresh fish ( COD THE DAY WE WERE THERE) oysters, with my team enjoying a warm beet salad and the chicken…with shared accompaniments of potatoes and Brussel sprouts
Yum yum!
Atmosphere, service, food… you need to go here!
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