Restaurants in Saint John

“Great Vietnamese food and coffee, along with very inviting ambiance and friendly staff! The Vietnamese iced coffee is strongly recommended! I'll definitely be back when I visit Saint John.”

“The best Chinese restaurant in New Brunswick 😋. Delicious Dim Sum! Highly recommended 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“I had an excellent experience.”

“We celebrated my mom and husband’s birthdays at Italian by Night on Tuesday, August 19th, and it was such a perfect night! The team was super accommodating, and Liz, our server so kind, patient, fun and friendly. She really went above and beyond to make the whole experience extra special. The food (as always) was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere makes you feel like you’ve been whisked straight to Italy. It’s often our first pick when we’re celebrating anything special...or when we’re just craving some amazing pasta. This is hands down the best spot in the Saint John and we recommend it all the time. Thank you for creating such a beautiful spot and adding such charm to our city. We look forward to supporting your business for many more visits to come! Grazie!”

“Absolutely amazing experience every time. The food is made with creativity and love, and the staff makes you feel like you’ve been invited in to their family. Make a reservation so you aren’t disappointed. And don’t forget to try their Saturday Bakery for some incredible freshly baked goods!”

“Excellent food and service. Would love to see specialty coffees on the menu.”

“Amazing chowder, great service!”

“Had a great meal at Harvey's! Everything was fresh and flavorful, and you can really tell they take care in preparing the food. The staff were polite, the service was fast, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I'll definitely be stopping by again. Highly recommend if you're looking for a tasty burger and great service!”

“First thing you notice is the atmosphere, a great viibe in a stunning building. Then the aroma of amazing food sets your tummy rumbling. We had the prawn and scallop appetizers… would do again! Then the pizza… oh my… delicious, so delicious you go for more even when your tummy says “no!” Great drink selection and great service. Our server showed pride of her role here… a 10/10 experience. Could not recommend more highly. Signed BC pizza lovers.”

“Have ordered many times through Splash KV and sometimes have DoorDash delivery. Tonight we chose to go pick up and waited until our pickup time which was a bit longer than we hoped but their food is amazing and we were okay to wait until pickup time on our online order. Sent my fiancee to pickup and apparently our order was nowhere to be found… maybe a glitch in the system as I showed him the confirmed time for pickup and order…however, they rushed the order and had our items ready in 10 minutes flat! Plus when he came home I noticed they put an order of yummy spring rolls in as a complimentary item. The taste of every single dish ordered was absolutely scrumptious (the new mushroom & basil dish was sooooo delicious! Thank you Splash! I wanted to make sure to give credit where it is due. Excellent service, delicious tasting food and great quality! Thank you so much for making things better for us tonight!”

“One of my absolute favorite comfort spot! The Lunch C special is my ultimate comfort food. The couple who runs the place is so patient and accommodating, which makes every visit even better.”

“A great night out for my family. Service was quick, menu had something for everyone and a special on when we were visiting was Kids Eat Free! What a great perk! Our toddler especially loved her gelato ice cream dessert! Our server April was especially lovely, making conversation with our toddler and ensuring food came quick and hot.”

“Decent venue, had local musicians on the night we visited. Great atmosphere and staff. Beer was a little bit of a let down though as one of the beers (Moosehead) was served completely flat.”

“The staff is fantastic! The salad was heavenly. This was my first visit and I can find no fault at all. They made me feel like I was the most important customer while waiting on me. Quality of the ingredients is perfection. Everything fresh and crisp. Presentation is gorgeous. I should have taken a photo. Can’t wait to go back”

“The fish and chips were the best we have had, the atmosphere is awesome and the service was excellent. Our waitress Taylor was awesome. Thank you Ben and staff for the wonderful meal, we will be back soon. 🙂”

“Amazing experience! Fantastic service! And delicious food!! Honestly Saint John’s best kept restaurant secret. I wish I had know about it sooner!!!”

“If anyone has not gone axe throwing I definitely recommend it. Great staff and lots of fun throwing axes.”

“Called for takeout this afternoon, ordered Greek lemon chicken (my favorite) and 2 containers of chicken noodle soup. Everything was perfect, so tasty and well packaged. I love the Med!”

“amazing food so glad to see the water St location open again.. absolutely great staff ... love the face lift 😍 so happy to have my favorite shawarma place back... Go check it out u won't be disappointed”

“We went for lunch today at Susanna for the first time. The service, portion, atmosphere were even better with the new shiny location. The taste if it's possible was even better than usual. Congratulations on your new adventure and based on today's visit you have a winner. We will be back soon and will bring friends.”

“I hadn't been to Montana's in a while and was VERY pleased with my server Tracy. She was perfectly attentive. She followed up without being disruptive. The food was delicious. Steak done as requested.”

“good food and drinks.. brilliant service from Caleb last night for a large group.. he seemed to be the only staff member working and didnt stop serving his tables. great service polite and helpful. hopefully he gets recognition for his hard work !!”

“My family & I had a great experience at this location. This establishment is very kid friendly. Our server Maddy was fantastic and checked in with us frequently to ensure everything was taken care of. The food quality was great. We will definitely be back.”

“We sat at the bar down stairs it was a dinner date for my birthday there is a football game and it we aren't much into it but it was exciting to watch the people who are really into it how perfect strangers were becoming friends over some beers and the game. The food was excellent and drinks were high quality which is rare to find you may pay a little more here but it's worth the quality of food and drinks the mohitos are attentic not a knock off like other bars. The staff were excellent I rate them 5 stars they were very busy but never ignored you and were happy to full any request you had very nice people made you feel like you were a regular. I had the steak medium it was excellent! And the mozzarella stick appetizer is a must try.”

“Steak night on Thursdays is always great. I always have a hard time deciding between medium rare and medium. I usually go with medium rare as the steaks are not that thick. This last visit was the first time I should have chosen medium as the steak was pretty rare! But can't be perfect every time, still seasoned perfectly. However was dissapointed with the side of mushrooms and onions. Usually you get a worthwhile amount for $5, this time is was pretty chincy, a couple spoonfuls only. Beer was nice and cold as always and the fries were great”

“I'd like to commend Jess (Jan. 26/26) for her amazing, friendly and professional service. She brightened our day for sure. Thank you Jess! Chris and Sally Reibling”

“I had an amazing experience at Lemongrass! The service was outstanding, and our server Zev went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The food was absolutely incredible – I had the tacos, and they were bursting with flavor. The atmosphere was beautiful, making the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it's a 10/10 for me! I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a lovely ambiance.”

“Had a wonderful breakfast here today! The food was cooked perfectly and staff were great ! Also, best view in the city”

“Food was great. Had to wait a bit to get a server but once we did he did a great job. Don’t forget to say hi to “Dancing Dave” if he is outside performing. He is super nice and can tell you anything you want to know about the area.”

“Had dinner twice there as I was staying at the Hilton. First night got the Nachos, they were pretty nice, good portions and very fresh. Second night was the Fish N Chip, which was disappointing, the tartar sauce felt weak, the batter was soggy, and the fish tasteless. Nice selection of draft beer, but they are over 11$ a pint.”

“Fast curteous service. Service with a smile. Delicious cinnamon rolls”

“ordered a tea with my food solely to get the hockey cards which on the screen was charged the 1.99 for pulled away and no hockey cards in the bag...”

“Great Macdonald's.
Very clean,efficient service,hot food and a manager who actually cares!
I have eaten in plenty of Macdonald's across the country and in the States.
This is up there in the top 10!”

“24-7 busy McDonald's location. Drive through gets very busy at times, so much in fact that people frequently line up on the street to enter. I have usually found the service to be friendly and orders correctly fulfilled. A second drive through lane has recently been added (Jan 2024).”

“Great service , great food , great atmosphere makes for a great dining experience”

“amazing breakfast and amazing people thank you for being so welcoming”

“Love this place best steak and chips around 🙌”

“Best breakfast in town and the girls there are the best waitresses ive ever had. Food is amazing and service is amazing! 10/10”

“Had oat milk coconut cream latte. It was good. I didnt get whipped cream but they still put the coconut bits in so I was chomping on those lol. But was a good coffee.”

“had the best Holiday breakfast with friends yesterday. The hall looked beautiful and the buffet was incredible. Staff did a great job even though it was busy. A great buffet for an amazing price.”

“Very good service from Moses last night. our first time at Thandi but it certainly won't be the last. great atmosphere and amazing curries! we will be back”

“Ordered for the first time here. Ordered through Doordash. THE FOOD TASTED FANTASTIC 10/10. But the portion is just not giving 20 dollars. Anyway, I SUGGEST THAT THEY INCREASE the Portion of THEIR FOOD. So the pricing for the Combos are 20 dollars (plus taxes) but the portion is not worth 20 dollars I say… Badly want to order again but 20 dollars for 1 combo and small portion was just not worth the price.”

“I had an amazing experience at Lemongrass! The service was outstanding, and our server Zev went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The food was absolutely incredible – I had the tacos, and they were bursting with flavor. The atmosphere was beautiful, making the whole dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it's a 10/10 for me! I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a lovely ambiance.”

“Delicious food that is excellent quality for the price. Staff are friendly and I've always had great customer service. On my last visit I had the baby in the stroller and he told me to go sit and that they would bring our food to us. Overall a real gem.”

“super fast great quality”

“I love Vito’s Moncton and today got to experience Vito’s in Uptown Saint John. The staff were very friendly, nice to have parking uptown, the food was delicious, and I can’t even get over how fair the lunch prices are. You can barely get a 6 inch or even 12 inch sub at one of the major chains for the $18 I spent on a fabulous lasagna and Caesar salad meal. I’ll definitely be back!”

“Absolutely amazing staff. I have an autistic son and they go above and beyond to get him to enjoy the food. The food is absolutely amazing. Price is on point. 10 out of 10 and I'm a very picky person. I have not yet been dissatisfied with anything that they've recommended or that I've tried on their menu. The place is so small and cute and so clean”

“Always fresh and delicious. Just had the Hot & Sour Soup....new favorite!”

“At work today, there was a 1 hour presentation with coffee break provided. The presenter selected Stone Soup to cater. There was an excellent selection of muffins , pastries and cookies and an exceptional brewed coffee. 100% would recommend reaching out to Stone Soup for the next event.”

“Good service; good coffee; good cause.”

“Friendly staff, good vibes and fantastic beer.”

“I love coming here! The staff are great, as well as the beer and food. I’ve loved everything I’ve ever tried here.”

“Our family ate lunch here today. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious!! The staff were very friendly and the restaurant was spotless. 10/10! We will be back!”

“Dinner was delicious, beer hit the spot and then dessert….it to was fantastic. Loved the easy atmosphere and our little waitress. Will definitely come again when back this way.”

“O.M.G. too many goods things to list. My taste buds and belly are so happy!! oh and get the cheesecake!! ♡♡♡”

“Love the David Matthew’s cocktail!”

“Excellent service and delicious food , even for the non adventurous types. Best iced coffee in the city imo.”

“Sarah made our wedding cake in October 2025 and we couldn't be happier to have booked her! She provided a personable consultation and taste-testing, made a cake that perfectly matched our vision for our big day, and even prepared a few gluten free cupcakes so all our guests could enjoy a treat. There was hardly any left at the end of the night! A sweet experience all around!”

“We were invited to VAVALDI'S last evening following a heart procedure I had a few weeks ago; that aside the evening was amazing. We were greeted by engaging stafff and from the plentiful and tasteful appetizers , the vintage wine and the entrees everything was amazing!!! Our entire group felt very relaxed in a warm and cozy atmosphere where we could enjoy each course we ordered including coffees and desserts..Truly in our province ...a class all by itself. The evening was filled with charm , excitement and tasteful/plentiful food..BRAVO!!!”

“Ordered a pepperoni pizza tonight for 5:30, was ready to go right on time and the 2 boys working were very kind. One of them even brought the pizza out to my boyfriend & I in the rain, a nice unexpected surprise!”

“Food is great have had and odd time when it was cold 🥶 but generally good. Staff is friendly and very professional. The dining room was clean and nicely decorated.”

“always good food good service good atmospere”

“Adam was amazing, made some killer drinks. free games, lots of fun”

“A group of us gals were there today and I enjoyed every bite of my steak meal.It was done perfectly..cleaned my plate.Shout out to the chef!👌🙌”

“Such a fun atmosphere and layout. The staff are great, and so are the other customers. A great place to hang out after the work day.”

“Everything is delicious and fresh! love it. I usually go for sandwiches because they are good and filling! Today I tried the dill pickle pasta...WOW! AMAZING!”

“After 2 months of being out of the country, Zesty Lemon was the first place I wanted to visit when I returned home! The Chicken Bacon Sandwich did not disappoint!”

“Thank you, Joyful k. Cuisine for always having fresh, healthy and authentic food for St. John and greater area to eat. I eat here at least three times a month, usually I grab takeout and order their Japache noodles as well as their fried dumplings. I usually call ahead directly to the airport gas station and place my order over the phone. Orders take 10 to 20 minutes depending on what you are getting. It is a hidden gem this little restaurant and I hope that they eventually have a area that is more accessible to people that live within the city and not close out by the airport. I will continue to eat here, thank you for the great food!!! ❤😋⛽”

“Friendly service great food.”

“The pancakes that Sunset Grill made for us at Seawood early childcare center were absolutely delicious! Thanks so much! 🥞”

“food is always fresh, hot . Great prices”

“Great service from the two servers at Java Moose. Tried the Brazilian Sunrise; an espresso mixed with orange juice. A surprisingly delicious and refreshing drink.”

“there food is very good and affordable the staff is very pleasant I've been there many times and has never been disappointed keep up the great work”

“Outstanding customer service!!!”

“On a whole Taco you get a teaspoon literally a teaspoon of cheese on it I looked at my taco I couldn't believe what I was seeing I actually took the cheese off the top and put it in a teaspoon and it was a teaspoon not even quite they're getting very tight”

“YA GOT BILLIARD SHARK WANNABES 🤣 ✌ TIME TO CLEAN THE GREEN STRIP "(BILLIARD STYLE)"”

“Known for its energy, Uptown Saint John is a creative hotspot. For musicians, for painters, for glassworkers, for culinary artists, to the busy workers keeping the city flowing. It's all art and expression if we love what we do. Many people make magic happen in Saint John, but Uptown brings forth both the inner beauties and dark sides of this wonderful city. We face it all, and then come to The R-Bar at night to relax and let loose. A moment to practice being who we truly are, to express our love and passion, with like minded, high energy people. The drinks are cold and neat, the lights are colorful and bright, while the music guides our flow through the night! And if you're lucky enough to have a few minutes to stop in during the day, you will not miss the creative energy. People from all walks of life find their way here to laugh, eat a bite from a local restaurant, or enjoy discussions about City Market Artists/Vendors over a table looking out onto two of Saint John's most bustling streets. All that said, it's simple to break down in one sentence. "I love OuR-Bar and all the people who walk through the doors!" ~ [ @Hapheseus ]”

“Nice clean friendly atmosphere was a lot of cleaning done in store that day which was very nice to see. The fireplace and stone wall make it very cozy and inviting this is where my gf and I meet up all the time for some downtime to sit relax and chat which I look forward to very much .”

“Stopped in for a few beers while in the area, wasn't quite what I expected, small bar area but lots of tables... almost seems more of a VLT parlor than a bar, but maybe when it's crowded and they have Karaoke it would be more lively. In any case I had a nice time and very efficient and friendly bartender and locals made it a fun evening. Would definitely return.”

“The service and the food were perfect, and the restaurant was extremely clean.”

“i got this yesterday and it was life changing. i couldnt stop munching on the sloppy meat”

“Love the Food very clean and Wonton soup is delicious”

“Excellent food and service. Would love to see specialty coffees on the menu.”

“My husband and I are regulars because we know we are always going to get consistently good food for a for a reasonable price and phenomenal service. Our favourite server is Jenn. She is exceptional and remembers our orders.”

“We were invited to VAVALDI'S last evening following a heart procedure I had a few weeks ago; that aside the evening was amazing. We were greeted by engaging stafff and from the plentiful and tasteful appetizers , the vintage wine and the entrees everything was amazing!!! Our entire group felt very relaxed in a warm and cozy atmosphere where we could enjoy each course we ordered including coffees and desserts..Truly in our province ...a class all by itself. The evening was filled with charm , excitement and tasteful/plentiful food..BRAVO!!!”

“Dinner was delicious, beer hit the spot and then dessert….it to was fantastic. Loved the easy atmosphere and our little waitress. Will definitely come again when back this way.”

“Called for takeout this afternoon, ordered Greek lemon chicken (my favorite) and 2 containers of chicken noodle soup. Everything was perfect, so tasty and well packaged. I love the Med!”

“Happy to say my friend and I went to Tipsy Tomatoe after a manicure right across the parking lot and was greeted by a friendly , polite and helpful waitress. We ordered the hamburger and fries and I must say the hamburger was the best burger I have had in years. The fries could have been a little crisper and less grease but they were tasty. Service and food was great and drinks were happy hour prices . Will definitely be back.”

“always good food good service good atmospere”

“I'd like to commend Jess (Jan. 26/26) for her amazing, friendly and professional service. She brightened our day for sure. Thank you Jess! Chris and Sally Reibling”

“I actually work at lumberjacks at 10 main street west inside the Irving ...I love their subs and all the baked goods ...thank you for having a great place to work and eat”

“good food and drinks.. brilliant service from Caleb last night for a large group.. he seemed to be the only staff member working and didnt stop serving his tables. great service polite and helpful. hopefully he gets recognition for his hard work !!”

“My family & I had a great experience at this location. This establishment is very kid friendly. Our server Maddy was fantastic and checked in with us frequently to ensure everything was taken care of. The food quality was great. We will definitely be back.”

“Had a great meal at Harvey's! Everything was fresh and flavorful, and you can really tell they take care in preparing the food. The staff were polite, the service was fast, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I'll definitely be stopping by again. Highly recommend if you're looking for a tasty burger and great service!”

“amazing food so glad to see the water St location open again.. absolutely great staff ... love the face lift 😍 so happy to have my favorite shawarma place back... Go check it out u won't be disappointed”

“Food was great. Had to wait a bit to get a server but once we did he did a great job. Don’t forget to say hi to “Dancing Dave” if he is outside performing. He is super nice and can tell you anything you want to know about the area.”

“Best breakfast in town and the girls there are the best waitresses ive ever had. Food is amazing and service is amazing! 10/10”

“24-7 busy McDonald's location. Drive through gets very busy at times, so much in fact that people frequently line up on the street to enter. I have usually found the service to be friendly and orders correctly fulfilled. A second drive through lane has recently been added (Jan 2024).”

“A group of us gals were there today and I enjoyed every bite of my steak meal.It was done perfectly..cleaned my plate.Shout out to the chef!👌🙌”

“Our family ate lunch here today. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious!! The staff were very friendly and the restaurant was spotless. 10/10! We will be back!”

“We sat at the bar down stairs it was a dinner date for my birthday there is a football game and it we aren't much into it but it was exciting to watch the people who are really into it how perfect strangers were becoming friends over some beers and the game. The food was excellent and drinks were high quality which is rare to find you may pay a little more here but it's worth the quality of food and drinks the mohitos are attentic not a knock off like other bars. The staff were excellent I rate them 5 stars they were very busy but never ignored you and were happy to full any request you had very nice people made you feel like you were a regular. I had the steak medium it was excellent! And the mozzarella stick appetizer is a must try.”

“Jane on the front cash today was outstanding. What an incredible employee to have. Such a proud and efficient worker, I was not surprised to see that she has won employee of the month in the past. Give that lady employee of the year next. Terrific job Jane!”

“My family and I ate there this weekend while docked during a cruise. Great and easy location, amazing food. I got the lobster roll and it’s a 10/10. super friendly staff too, one of the waiter let me touch a live lobster. Would go again if we come back!”

“Had a wonderful breakfast here today! The food was cooked perfectly and staff were great ! Also, best view in the city”

“Amazing chowder, great service!”

“Linn Chau chattered our wedding today and it was flawless! Thank you so much for everything and I cannot recommend them enough!”

“We had a great experience at St. Louis Bar & Grill, and a big part of that was our server, Kaya. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, responsive, and impressively fast throughout our visit. She made sure everything was taken care of and really made us feel welcome.

The food was very good. We had the chicken wings and pizza, and both were tasty and well prepared. While the food was good rather than exceptional, the excellent service made the overall experience a 5-star visit.

A special thank you to Kaya for making our evening so enjoyable!”

“The best lemon cake I have ever had, by far!🍰🍋 Occasionally come for visits to St John from PEI & this bakery is always a MUST stop and something I look forward to every time!
11/10 would recommend💖”