Oliver's Restaurant in St. John's

Duck wings were really great!

Awesome food. Better than The Keg. Great service.

Food was to good . Definitely visit again

Fabulous restaurant

What an amazing restaurant. The food was outstanding with awesome service.

Originally my friend had wanted to try the cod tongue but they didnt have their shipment in for that yet that day...so we had the pan seared cod and the penne carbonara instead. Both dishes were really good (so i wasnt disappointed about the cod tongue issue). We were in a rush to catch a flight back home from St. Johns and the waitress tried to get us the food quickly.

Quaint restaurant with great service and amazing food. The desserts are delicious and huge. Bread pudding was fantastic.

Very nice and polite. The food was good and plentiful. Highly recommended.

Happened upon Oliver s as we worked our way around town .couldn t be happier that we stopped in! The owner (Amanda) greeted us when we arrived. The place was beautifully decorated! She brought us two specialty plates .shrimp and scallops. To die for!!!!!! So good we re-orders both!!! Also recommend an amazing bottle of wine. Perfect night out! Thank you Amanda!

Really good food, knowledgeable staff, was a little too dark but other then that had a wonderful dinner!

Appetizer was good but main course was not. Ordered creamy Balsamic chicken with pasta and it appears they didnt have any cream available as it was only balsamic vinegar in the dish. Very burnt to the pont my mouth had ulcers the next day. If you dont have cream then the customer should be notified before serving. Not enjoyable when your main course is not prepared properly.

Great food with very friendly staff

A MUST for anyone needing gluten-free options. With a dedicated gluten free deep fryer, we ordered GF seafood platter (with the best scallops and shrimp Ive ever eaten in my life), GF fish and chips for my daughter (a huge piece of cod!), and started with GF deep fried calamari as well as an order of possibly the only GF crispy cod tongues in the province if not the country! With all of that plus a GF beer that Id never tried before, Port Rexton Raspberry Sour (something that did not sound tempting but it was actually delicious, more beer-y than fruity), Im surprised my family didnt have to roll me all the way home! STRONGLY recommended! But make sure you call to make reservations... We got turned away the first time we tried to go. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options are accommodated with a dedicated deep fryer. Staff was very knowledgeable, saying that almost everything on the menu except for seafood chowder was able to be prepared gluten-free.

Fish and chips was awesome.

Great service , delicious food

Great little restaurant.

Exceptional people and delicious wine! Escape the usual pub affair and relax in this beautiful wine joint - we loved it!

Cozy, established restaurant with delicious food. Great for brunch and for any meal, really. Parking: Some spots out front, if the pedestrian mall is closed. Otherwise, nearby parking garages or paid street parking are available. Kid-friendliness: Not really for kids, but you can bring kids here.

Decent place but the price they charge for food didnt seem worth it.

The fish chowder is not a chowder, it is a bisque. Nothing chunky in it. Also, the crab cake was mostly potato, very little crab. Not worth the money. I don t get it. The fish and chips was good with the fries being crispy, which we enjoyed. We will not return.

Some of the best shrimp tacos I ve had, fresh and yumm! Service was friendly.

Chicken was cold, the management was poor, heard from multiple ppl that the experience was not up to par and for the money that was spent.

One of the best restaurants in town. Quality, variety and they have gluten free options, almost anything on the menu except one item, which is great. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

The best lobster mac and cheese

Food is in salty end. The bread is great. Starter the seafood chowder and cod tongue are good but a bit salty. Not happy with the seafood platter. The fries come with the main courses are salty and not crispy

Overall a great dinner experience. Food was great and our server was really good and very helpful/friendly. Hostess was strangely flippant/detached and did weird things like climb into chairs directly behind us to adjust bottles over our heads while we ate. When we arrived for our reservation she more or less motioned at a table and tossed down some menus. Odd.

The food was fantastic!! Cod tongues, battered cod, cod cakes and lobster Mac n cheese. Great service and a cozy atmosphere.

Everything I had was amazing. Staff is really lovely. Close to cruuse ship port. Great place for a bite or drink.

Great food and service love the ambiance

We had the lobster roll, fish and chips, and Oliver s breakfast. The food was delicious and our server was attentive. We even had a great dessert.

Not black friendly. They were not accepting orders for people like me but apparently the kitchen was less busy for others who came after me.

Food was amazing will never forget it. Lobster mac was great the calamari was great and the fish and chips down to the tarter was great. The booths do need a little updatin g as they are showing their wear. But I would recommend to anyone looking for food go here u wont regret it. Wish I lived closer so I could have it again. My kids loved it they wanted more. Wish I took pictures portions were great aswell

We found Olivers based on TripAdvisor reviews and were sadly very disappointed. Im not sure if we caught them on a bad day but we had a large group of 8 people -- we sat for dinner around 6:45 and didnt receive our meals until close to 8:30-9. By that time, we were starved and hangry. Sadly to say, the wait staff were not very attentive. The food itself was very bland, all the seafood we ordered was severely overcooked (disappointing for a restaurant known for seafood), and the menu was incredibly pricey. We sent back the halibut dish, which was incredibly poorly cooked and had to have our risotto replaced with fries because it was so bad. I hate giving small businesses a bad review, however our experience here was so far from the TripAdvisor reviews I had to share. Hoping our experience was an off day for the restaurant.

Weve heard great things about this place, but unfortunately our experience was subpar. We waited more than an hour for our food and when it did, the fish was overcooked and vegetables were dry (probably because it was kept under the heat lamp for too long). We also saw a table that came after us but was served first...

Very good flavour approach to a fulsome dish. As good as I ve had anywhere

EXCELLENT ! Service, food, ambiance. We recommend ! Lovely tiny restaurant.

Amazing seafood prepared and served with class. Their Rusty Nail is ethereal!

Fantastic service - seafood to die for - a must stop when in town I wish I was staying longer would go back again

Always love Oliver s! Best scallops I ve ever had every time! Steak always flavoured perfectly and excellent wine! Last trip we had Kailee who was lovely!

We went to Olivers for an early evening supper. They were prompt, friendly, and attentive. They were also capable to turn mahu of their menu items gluten free, which was important for us. The duck and pasta dish - amazing. As were the cod cheeks. Absolutely will be back again.

Cozy. Good service. The mussels and jambalaya were delicious but I found the balsamic chicken fettuccine a bit too sweet and rich.

Hands down the best cooked scallops I have ever eaten

Very good at a reasonable price

Great place to dine. Friendly service good food. I did enjoy the clam chowder ( lacked a little seasoning, but most would be fine with it)and the cod tongues. Great wine menue as well. DO MAKE RESERVATIONS

We didnt have a reservation, thou they accommodated us for dinner. The staff went over and beyond to help us feel welcomed, the atmosphere was charming and quaint, the food, every bite was delicious.

Luckily we got a seat without reservations. Food was delicious and the servers were amazing! The crème brûlée is a must for dessert!

Great service with awesome food. Try out the cod tongue.

mussels are very small and smelly, disappointing! COD is not tender at all. Food

We were only in St. Johns for two days but we ate there twice. Great service, food, and ambiance.

Cecilia (waitress) makes this place Special!! Thk u!! Food : 5/5

Incredible seafood menu, great ambiance, great service

Nothing more to say than 5 stars all day long

Wow, this place was really splendid. I had the cranberry scallops and the shrimp sausage pasta with mussels and it was superb. I am not even a seafood eater usually but here was an exception

Had a somewhat disappointing experience here. The goat cheese app was delicious, but the mains (duck + halibut) came out with ice cold vegetables. Not cool, ice cold. On top of that, the halibut was quite overcooked. Everything tasted good, but when youre paying $42 for a piece of fish and vegetables, you expect them to be cooked right. Drinks were good, not great. Service was excellent. Unfortunately though for the price, it was definitely not worth it. Back to Portage!

Lovely little cozy, and intimate atmosphere highly recommend the steak, balsamic chicken fettuccine. Compliments to the chef. It was perfect for my birthday dinner with my brother

My first time going to Oliver s restaurant for a job interview I walked in and walked towards the front the lady at the front had the biggest smile on her face. She was so welcoming My interview went well Everyone was so nice service with a smile I definitely recommend this restaurant They have a great section my taste buds are watering right now I wish nothing but the best for the staff and owner at this establishment!!! Kid-friendliness: Service with a smile!

We had a perfect lunch, food was fresh and delicious, service was out of this world, I am looking forward to my next visit!

Great service and food. Steak prices are similar to The Keg. Cozy atmosphere, has become a regular spot for all occasions.

Food isnt consistent, none of the cooks know what theyre doing

Fantastic restaurant. One of the best in St. Johns. My fiancée and I have never had a bad meal, drink, or experience.

I ve been a few times when I m in town for business and it was always good.

Did not like where they sat us.

Warm, lovely and cozy setting. The seafood is incredible. Try the salt and vinegar calamari! Well be back.

One of the best restaurants in downtown St. Johns.

Food was great as was the service. We both enjoyed our visit.

Food and service are fabulous..definitely will be back..

Great food great service

Really nice moderate/upscale food.

The Valentines menu was lovely and the phyllo wrapped salmon on a bed of veggies was phenomenal! Wine suggestion was also spot on - Mud House Sauvignon Blanc as was the dessert, Creme Brulee. It was a night to remember - thanks Olivers and staff, especially the chefs.

Kid-friendliness: There were menu options for our kids but our boys like fish and seafood! Food

Lovely dinner, cozy atmosphere, great service. A real gem downtown.

Everything was wonderful. Will be back again soon

Very impressed. The seafood chowder is excellent, bread with chocolate maple syrup butter and the balsamic chicken fettuccine was a nice surprise. Highly recommend.

Ive been here twice, and loved it each time. Great food with amazing service. The atmosphere at Olivers is friendly and gives that always welcome feel!

Great service and food. Loved the seafood platter and waitress was amazing.

A must try if you re coming to St. John s Newfoundland! The food was super delicious and the service was absolutely amazing. My aunt and I went here multiple times during our first visit to NL because it was just that great. A big shoutout to Matt and Braydon for being so welcoming; not only did they make every visit personal but they were extremely knowledgeable in both their menu and city (e.g., what to do, where to eat, etc ) I highly recommend trying their crispy cod tongue and cheesecake (made fresh in house everyday)

Was super excited to try this place had a group of my family and friends who were going to meet for my coming home dinner but upon going in to take a look at the resturaunt i was met by a very rude hostess i asked some quetions about the resturaunt etc as i love the rustic buildings of my hometown and id never been in before but all she did was ignore me and treat me like one of the street people outside I imagine the food is amazing shame i didnt get to try it today with my family (I bet your all great but that treatment isnt deemed acceptable in any sort of service establishment and just soured my outlook on the establishment itself)

Would definitely recommend, we had the muscles, chowder and their lunch special. All 3 dishes were very good.

Fabulous food even better service.

Everything was delicious and plates were generous, staff just so nice

Visiting from Ottawa. We had the chowder with a lobster roll. It was absolutely devine. Paired with the Seaside Syrah, a perfect lunch. We will be back.

Yeah it was good. Say quickly and great service. I felt the chowder was a little on the bland side and the veggies were also lacking a little seasoning. The salmon was great and so was the beer. Nice ambiance inside. Recommended dishes

Great little jet of a restaurant with very good gluten free options! Amazing coffee, great food super friendly service. Very clean restaurant as well as the restrooms. Highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

$108 only buys so little food, its not even enough to fill two peoples stomachs. No utensils(forks, knifes) were given, do you want me to eat with my hands and feet? Fair taste, not too good not too bad.

Come here every 6 weeks for a special outing, the food here is incredible. Will never get sick of the balsamic chicken fettuccini!! The staff is absolutely amazing, especially Amanda! Very attentive and such a good waitress. Drinks are amazing and the portion sizes are plentiful. Would recommend this spot to anyone!:)

Quite possibly the worst restaurant experience in my life. Not kidding. How long does it take to serve chowder in an empty restaurant? About 60 minutes (!) after serving 2 tables that came in after us, ahead of us. Want another drink? Server says I m a little busy, but will do my best. Unseasoned chowder. Chalky mussels . Atrocious service . Left zero tip as a message . Only to have a friend berated for zero tip when she returned to pick up a puffin toy left by her daughter, inexcusable. DO NOT go here. Try mallard cottage or fish exchange or a pub or a local restaurant outside at John. Anywhere but here. Total waste of precious time in a very special place. Love nfld. Hate this place it should be shuttered by the tourist association. Zero stars .

Absolutely loved the calamari and Oliver salad with shrimp. Mathew and Brandon were wonderful servers and hosts and made us feel so welcome! Relaxed atmosphere and great wine.

We dined as a group of 8. All the menu choices , starters, main and dessert were exceptional. Wine list and service was enjoyable and professional, most of all the service was attentive and fun throughout. Food

Ordered the Newfoundland Cod and Balsamic Chicken Fettuccine. Tried to order the Crispy Cod Tongues but they were out which was disappointing. The cod was good and the taste of Dijon strong. The fettuccine was very good. Some additional goat cheese would have been nice as it went very well with the sauce. Service was average. Didnt get any mention of the specials and didnt mention any on the menu. The atmosphere was a little eclectic with a mixture of wall covering and ceiling styling. Overall good food with service that didnt quite match up.

Such a good spot, you have to try the almond baked goat cheese. Its insane.

Unhelpful hostess with a hauty attitude detracted from the evening.

Just had the seafood chowder for lunch. It was scrumptious.

Food was delicious.

Very pricey for a mediocre meal. Service was fine.

Never disappoints

Rude

Hands down the best fish I have ever had! The cod melts in your mouth, they don t drown it in butter to cover up their inability to cook, it is cooked to perfection! The Oliver s salad is amazing, perfect amount of a nice herbed dressing. Our waitress was lovely, best meal and best service I have we ll ever had!

Small but comforting and welcoming space. Wonderful Staff and fair pricing for what you get. The food was just incredible from start to finish.

Friendly, comfortable and down home service, even as it offers an upscale dining experience. It can be elegant or casual, but the food is the star, I think it may have been the best tenderloin Ive ever had! The menu changes, so call to be sure youre getting what you want, but everything that I had was outstanding! Patio is going up right now, cant wait to go back! Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating.

Such a classy restaurant with great food. The pan fried cod and seafood chowder was great. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. This restaurant is a must to try!

Great service hands down the best seafood chowder Ive ever had. The salad was nutritious and delicious too

Great restaurant ! The code tongues are perfect. We had a wonderfull meal. We highly recommand.

THE most superlative dining weve had in Newfoundland, as well as in Toronto our home! Kudos to the Chef! Dont miss it. Really.

Great meal. Clean place. Friendly service. Fresh seafood. Couldnt ask for much more.

Excellent food in a cozy place.

Good experience but a bit overpriced.

Fantastic dinner on our last evening in St. John s! Definitely will come back the next time we re in town. Definitely try the mussels!

This was by far the best meal we had in St. John s. We had the seafood chowder and seared scallops as appetizers then shared a seafood platter between two of us. Atmosphere, food, and service were excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant! Dietary restrictions: I have allergies to peanuts and tree nuts but had no issues eating here.

The chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (daily special) was delicious, so flavourful and fresh. Unique decor with all of the wine bottles.

Great service. Enchanting atmosphere (sat inside). Disappointed that there was no lobster (I guess it was out of season). Seafood dishes were okay. Great salad, nice steak. Magnificent chocolate brownie dessert. Wine selection was decent. Prices were reasonable. Make sure you ask about the market price items and availability when booking a reservation (btw, they suggest reservations).

Excellent lunch and the best service.

Cool space and friendly staff

Nice restaurant the food was very good the people the service all. Thanks

Great little brunch spot on the Main Street. Parking is not available directly on sight. Gluten free options available. Was needing to make flight and they were able to certain meals prepared intime for those leaving on their flight. Really above and beyond service in regards to this.

If you want amazing food with fresh ingredients and healthy also you better don t miss the opinionated to visit this place. Excellent food with excellent service and also the best atmosphere for bad and good weather. The best restaurant in Canada that I have ever try!!! God bless them Vegetarian options: A lot of choices for vegetarians

Hubby and I are vacationing in Newfoundland and we visited St. Johns for the day. Weve had great success in finding fantastic coffee shops and restaurants by viewing Google reviews. Tonight we found ourselves at Olivers for dinner. Its a small intimate restaurant with incredibly good food and a very nice wine selection. Our server Matt was very helpful with our dinner and wine selection. Hubby ordered a seafood chowder and pan seared cod. I enjoyed a small Olivers salad and a balsamic chicken fettuccine... AMAZING DISH which I obviously highly recommend! Should I find myself in St. Johns at dinner time again I will be back at Olivers. THANK YOU MATT!

My wife and I had an awesome evening at Olivers. We were a little worried at first as it took a bit to get waters and our drink orders, but we were watching Matt running to get to everyone. By the time the drinks arrived, we just sat back to have an enjoyable evening. We started with the salad and seafood chowder (which was fantastic). My wife had the balsamic chicken fettuccine (fantastic) and I had the pan seared cod (not sure if it was a delay from the kitchen, but the crust on the cod wasnt crispy but still tasted great. We finished the evening with the bread pudding, which was a perfect size to share. Kudos to Matt for keeping up.

I loved the cod tongues. Everyone should have it at least once.

I really enjoyed the food and the staff were super nice. 1000% recommend

Lovely meal, friendly staff. Vegetarian options: No real vegetarian options. Food : 5/5 |

Peeps from Table 9 here! Loved it! Great food, cozy space, just awesome!

Amazing spot. Very cozy with a good atmosphere. Attentive staff and fresh seafood. Will be back soon!

Sat outside on the patio. Best chowder that I had in St. Johns.

Very friendly staff and amazing tasty food. Well worth the money. Definitely recommend!

Brilliant. Fresh local ingredients, I think

The best restaurant in Newfoundland in my opinion. Great service too! Food

Great food and atmosphere!!

Matt was one of the most attentive, knowledgeable servers I ve ever had. We enjoyed his service on two separate occasions in our one week visit. I especially loved the surprise birthday cheesecake!!

A lovely, quiet place to have an intimate meal and enjoy quiet conversation. Mathew was our server and was very personable, welcoming and knowledgeable. The food was fresh, incredibly tasty and the portions were just right. Highly recommend.

Wonderful restaurant went there twice. Food was excellent both times as was the service by our waiter Matt. Dietary restrictions: Waiter Matt Kindly changed out any food item that could not be eaten.

Delicious food, we had the salmon special and beef tenderloin. Highly recommend the goat cheese appetizer (didnt get a pic!).

Nice and cozy on a Sunday morning. Outdoor patio looked nice but it was wet from rain. Our server was excellent. Located on water street, the Main Street of St. John s. Ordered squid and mussels and a small salad. Squid was tender and not overcooked, the dipping sauce could use more flavour, the salad was delicious (perhaps order the dressing on the side), and the mussels had a delicious wine broth. Coffee was good too.

Stopped for lunch. I was in the mood for mussels. They were very tasty in a basic broth. The only thing I would say is that if youre in the mood for a super flavorful garlic heavy or cream based sauce, this would not be the place to go.

Great food and our server Matt made perfect recommendations. Ate here our first night in NL and we were so impressed we made reservations for our last night. Recommend the seafood chowder and Newfoundland cod. The cod tongues were a very tasty appetizer. Matt even remembered our preferred wine types and recommended perfect wines to accompany our last dinner.

Its my second time in St. Johns and I was really looking forward to having dinner here. I emailed the restaurant about a few questions and Cecelia got back to me quickly and was brilliant. The food was fantastic and even my picky eater dad gave them the glowing review of it was good. which is incredibly high praise. Everyone has an appetizer, entree dessert and at least one drink with the total being around $100 per person; so its very reasonable for the food, service and atmosphere.

Divine! A must stop for anyone in St Johns who wants excellent food with incredibly friendly service and a cozy atmosphere. Pro tip: make a reservation! We saw several groups turned away as they did not have one, and all of the tables appeared to be reserved when we showed up for a 5 oclock reservation on a Tuesday evening. Our party had the calamari, seafood chowder, and salad to start, and then Cajun salmon (a daily special), the seafood platter, and the tenderloin for entrees, with maple cinnamon bread pudding for dessert. Zero complaints about any of it, absolutely phenomenal food. The steak was better than what were used to in Alberta, and the seafood was cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. Our server made the experience even better as she was personable, quick to respond, and very professional. The restaurant is not large, which meant it was fairly quiet even when it started to fill up. When were back in St Johns we will definitely be visiting again. Parking: We went on a weekday night and street parking out front was full but there is angle parking just south of the restaurant.

Great option for lunch. Warm, welcoming staff. Crispy cod tongues are a must. Chowder and club sandwich were veey good. The screech in the Dark and Foggy cocktail is potent!

Really enjoyed our night out. Wine was priced very nicely so had a little too much

Best ambience and with best food I have ever had

Oliver is always great , my main seafood platter was bit cold and bland as fish was not seasoned

Great seafood Very good seafood

Great atmosphere! Food was very tasty. Topped the evening off with espresso martini

Outstanding scallops appetizer and possibly the best cod fillet dinner I ve ever had and I ve had many. Our favourite restaurant in St. John s. Dietary restrictions: Our server accommodated our gluten free requests flawlessly.

Pleasant spur of the moment breakfast

Good and service was fantastic!! Highly recommend the balsamic chicken fettuccini. The specials they had on the night we went were fantastic as well! Love the atmosphere, it s small, dark and cozy.

Just stopped in for a late night snack, we were the only ones there. It was perfect. The food was awesome, staff were great. Its our favorite place to eat in St. Johns.

Took 90 minutes from the time we ordered till we got our food. There were 5 other tables seated after us and they all got their food well before us. Waitress kept making excuses as to why the food wasnt ready. When we finally got it everyone there agreeded it wasnt worth near what they wanted. 70 bucks plus tax for a steak dinner with shrimp, what a rip off. Wasnt even cooked right (it was rare, I asked for med well). I dont understand how they have such a high rating on Google, maybe they have new staff/ cooks, I dont know, either way it was the first and last time Ill ever step foot in there.

Food was good - but definitely had high expectations it didn t quite meet. The service was phenomenal though, the server was attentive, great to talk to, and made the overall experience so enjoyable! Because of the service, I ll go back to try other menu items.

The staff were fabulous and the food the same. Seafood platter is gluten-free and a full sized portion with a great representation of tiger shrimp, mussels, scallops and cod. My dinner mates raved about the leek and potato soup, steak, calamari and jambalaya. The heated brownie for dessert was the best my tablemates have ever had. A delicious meal in a great atmosphere with fabulous staff. We will be back.

I was able to have a great supper with my parents in a quiet atmosphere, which is a rarity in restaurants. The service was excellent.

This is a very cute little restaurant with a nostalgic atmosphere The food is very delicious, highly recommend the cod tongue and seafood chowder The clerk s service is also very enthusiastic. But please hire an extra clerk next time so I don t have to wait for someone to clean the table!

Good food and very pleasant staff!

Seafood was tasty here and came reasonably fast, I was a bit taken back by the decor which is half old fashioned and half modern, having just 1 toilet stall for a whole restaurant is a bummer but I assume its because they were trying to keep up with times. It isnt ideal at all to have 30 or however many patrons come here all share one stall and have to wait on each other, really dampens my review on a place that had fine food and service

Over rated I had the seafood Pasta and it had only scallops and frozen mussels ... No shrimps... too oily ... and really small for 50$ after taxes and tips. Never again Edited Reply after the response: It was not 7 oz (more like 3) and the Scallops were not 5 oz (4 very small pieces) and I did talk to the server and I got the yellow smile that how dare you say anything

Left a 5 star review 5 years ago when I visited here, however after a recent visit I found the quality of the food and drinks has dropped. Halibut was overcooked and sides werent seasoned or flavored well. Cocktails were poorly made. While it was an acceptable meal, the cost for it all made it hard to justify it. $160+ for two mains and four drinks. Staff and atmosphere are still terrific! Just cant recommend it at the current price. A little polish on the food and drinks and hope this place can be as awesome as it once was.

Delicious food!

Vegetarian options: Couple of pkates

Best food on the island

Went here for lunch and unfortunately the service was not good. 2 of us came for lunch. Took 20 minutes to get our drinks which were a tea and a pop. All the tables that arrived much later than us got their food well before us. Almost an hour by the time our food arrived. Server blamed the cooks, but we figure she forgot to ring in our order. Food was ok.

Excellent service. Excellent food and drink. Would recommend to try this place out if youre in the downtown area. Make sure to have a reservation during busy dining times Vegetarian options: There are dishes that are vegetarian and vegan friendly Dietary restrictions: Able to adjust their menu items for allergies

I was rudely told you won t be eating in here, we only serve reservations by the woman who was at the front. I m sure the food is good but apparently front staff isn t friendly to newcomers.

Food was okay. Very dark and cold. Staff were friendly

Food is ok. $18 for a glass of wine is too much.

We made a reservation with this restaurant a month in advance of our Anniversary. The day of our reservation we discovered that the main street in St Johns is closed to vehicle traffic (we are from out of province) so we returned our hotel and grabbed a taxi to the Restaurant. We call them to inform them that we were running late but they didnt pick up the phone after many attempts. When we arrived 25 mins late they had given our reservation away. They informed us that after 20 mins they could cancel the reservation and why didnt we call them if we were running late. We informed them that we did call (showed her proof on our phone) and they wouldnt answer. She (manager) asked why I didnt leave a msg (they didnt check the phone anyway !) and that she was unable to help us out. The manager was very rude and didnt even try to find us a spot. The restaurant is very small and the atmosphere (while standing there) did not warrant such high reviews as indicated on TripAdvisor. We told them to never mind and we went to a very nice restaurant down the street (Salt Water) where we had the most enjoyable staff and meal in St Johns. Olivers loss.

My husband and I had the most wonderful experience at Olivers when we went to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The staff were absolutely delightful, knowlegeable and made the best recomendations! And OMG the food was absolutely amazing! Very highly recomended! This was not the first time weve had either lunch or dinner there, and weve never been disappointed or left unsatisfied. Again, highly recommended!!

Absolutely AMAZING cod cakes, and good price! When I visit St-Johns again ill definitely come back :)

Ce qui devait être un repas festin sest transformé en déception partielle : mon assiette de fruits de mer était délicieuse, mais attention : les pâtes aux fruits de mer ne sont pas à la hauteur. Pas bon du tout. Même la serveuse nous la avoué... Et le vin était dégoûtant, nous avons du le faire changer. Dommage, car le resto est très charmant.

amazing food! service was just ok. would return for the food alone!

Great food & Service!!!!

Exceptional pasta and salad. Been on the island for nine days and this was one of the two best meals we have had. Great atmosphere and service.

Food at Olivers was blend, Mussels at yellow belly are double the amount and of better quality Coming from Toronto, I was expecting a better quality but as there s not much local competition, seems like they are not always aiming for excellence and as a result became complacent

Such a nice evening. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy. It wasn t busy. We couldn t get a booking for 6:30 pm and had to go at 5:30 even though at 6:30 it wasn t busy either. I think they may only book a small percentage of their tables as there were only 4 or 5 filled when we were there. Dinner was absolutely delicious. I had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken (sans mushrooms) and I have to say that it was the best fettuccine I have ever had. The bacon pieces were yum!!! My husband had the seafood platter with alterations and they had no difficulty accommodating his request. He s a fisherman so for him to say the cod and scallops were delicious- they must surely have been. Dessert we shared - orange cinnamon bread pudding with rum and butter sauce. Not the best I ve ever had but quite tasty all the same and the sauce was spot on. Matt- our server was so helpful, personable and efficient and made our visit more than pleasant. We will definitely return!

Great tasting food and fast service

Had an amazing meal in a great atmosphere! We attended for an evening meal last night, and we were so happy with the service, the quality of food, and the environment. Definitely recommend :)

Hearty but classic

Nothing special. Got two parts of our order wrong. Cold, hard vegetables

Friendly staff, warm ambiance, good food. I liked the most their seafood platter. It came with a piece of cod, a piece of salmon, a few scallops and a few shrimps. It sounds ordinary, but its the freshness of the ingredients that make it extraordinary.

The atmosphere was great, server was attentive, and the food was so delicious! Pictured below was the Bourbon Chicken with fries and veg!

Great experience all around at Olivers. Fantastic service and the food was phenomenal. Would definitely recommend!

Our server Matthew was wonderful thank you Matthew. Not big menu selection, very very fishy smell when you walk in, surprised how small the dining area was, meal was good but too much salt..a bit pricey as well....oh well. Heard plenty good things about the place so figured good time to give it a try...

Vegetarian options: Options véganes intéressantes et trés bon. Food

Top notch, every time. Small menu but the food is incredible. Never disappoints. Vegetarian options: The Stuffed Portobello Mushroom was delicious and filling!

Some of the best homemade bread I ever had and everything was fresh. Menu changes but changes things up and they have one great cook. Love this place!