St. John's Fish Exchange Kitchen & Wet Bar in St. John's

Beautiful atmosphere, service was attentive, had late supper with partner, tuna tacos tasted off, sure enough I was then sick for several days

Excellent seafood and atmosphere. Its worth checking out if youre in downtown St. Johns.

So fresh! Service and cod, amazing

Un incontournable de St-John ! Bien que le service ait été un peu lent, il était irréprochable. La serveuse s est assurée que chacun se sente parfaitement à l aise, et la nourriture était tout simplement délicieuse à mes deux visites. J étais accompagnée de mes amies, pourtant très exigeantes en matière de cuisine, et chacune a été enchantée par son plat. Je recommande fortement!

Fantastic location and superb cuisine.

Amazing food!

Great Fresh Seafood place. Great service and atmosphere.

For a restaurant that received a fine dining plaque, I am VERY surprised. Had the fish and chips, fries was old and cold. I could of gotten fresher fries at McDonalds. The cod fish wasnt even fresh. It was dry and taste very oily. Cod fish is suppose to be fluffy and a nice white not dried and brown flaked fish. My fiance had the halibut. Only good thing about it was the sauce and rice. He said the fish tasted dry and over cooked. I dont know if it was because we werent dressed up, so they thought little of us? I have no idea. Weve done Montréal fine dining and it was an amazing experience. I would consider this place an ordinary restaurant. Ill be going to The Jigger or Ches fish and chips next time. My food would be fresher and not dry.

Wonderful fresh baked cod.

WOW, 5 Stars across the board... what an amazing experience myself and my company had at St. Johns fish exchange! We came from out of town to host our annual conference and from the start of our event to finish, Marilyn and the staff were so attentive, kind and went above and beyond to make sure that we had an amazing time. I HIGHLY recommend that if youre in the St. Johns area, reach out and book your event with Marilyn and the folks at St. Johns fish exchange she will make sure your night is truly seamless and unforgettable. Caveats: I did have a lot of time to plan the event out with Marilyn and up until days before which was such a relief and again so grateful to Marilyn for making everything so seamless so I have no experience if youre planning a last minute event but Im sure theyll take care. Thank you SO much SJFX!

Excellent spot. Had the seafood platter which was amazing.

The lobster mac and cheese is always great! This is a nicer up scale place to get a nice dinner for a change, service has always been great and a nice quiet atmosphere, plus they have always been really on top of making sure your water is full if thats important to you!

Amazing quality food !

Its a very satisfying family dinner! Will definitely come again. Wish there were more options for dessert

We came in for an early dinner, off season, with no reservations - and they were already pretty full! The host-staff were all incredibly kind and welcoming. We were lucky to snag a walk in table and especially lucky to get the waiter that we did. He was funny and knowledgeable and a great representation not just for the restaurant but for Newfoundland in general. I feel badly that I dont remember his name because he deserves recognition! When he wasnt horribly busy, he indulged our chattiness and shared interesting stories about the area and the restaurant. He for sure made the entire experience significantly better! Which honestly, he didnt need to do - we had appetizers, cocktails, meals. The seafood was incredible - cooked perfectly, and we really loved the absolutely beautiful presentation. The drinks were even better - interesting and nuanced, and so much fun to learn about. Lots of local ingredients were used and that made it even more interesting for us. Dessert was ENORMOUS and house made. Its absolutely a must-go restaurant if youre in the area.

We had an amazing meal. Lucky enough to get in without a reservation. Fishermans platter had a wonderful variety of samples and flavors.

If you are looking for lobster. This is a one of a few places that actually serves this in St Johns. Not cheap but at least youre able to get it. Overall a nice dining experience. A bit pricey but its worth it. Only drawback was still having to wait 20 to 30 mins even though we made reservations. Need to work on that.

Spectacular everything. We had not heard of this place previously and were walking by and managed to get in without a reservation, we sat at the bar and had a great experience. We had drinks, oysters, wine, pasta, and the freshest halibut and lobster of our lives. The meals looked great and tasted amazing, the busy bar staff somehow juggled incoming drink orders while also taking care of us perfectly. The atmosphere was busy and lively and positive, and although expensive it was worth every penny. Great experience, great food, highly recommend going and don t be hesitant to pay for the expensive mains, they are well worth their price and the servings are generous while still being beautiful, classy, and delicious.

Pleasant place, somewhat overhyped. Food and service were good, but no Michelen stars here. Wheelchair accessibility: Can only park and enter from Northwest side of building. Stairs in all other locations.

Its ok not bad something you could make at home and dont have to put up with double the cost.

Great food friendly staff. I would reccomend

We eat here every time were in st johns. The food is unbelievable and all the staff are awesome Food

Food was amazing! Well worth the trip from Ontario!

Food was incredibly quick to arrive and excellent quality. Our server was fabulous and kind. However we had reservations and upon arrival we were brought to the tiniest, most inappropriately placed table possible. It was positioned right in high traffic area where you could easily grab a fork from someones hand at a different table. There were a set of very steep stairs no less than two feet behind one of our chairs and it felt like a last minute, shove them there! Table. We were accommodated quickly however being expected to sit in such a high traffic area ruined my experience and we will not return. Paying high prices for meals when you booked in advance warrants a more appropriate service, IMO.

The king of mediocracy in Newfoundland

I was visiting family in St Johns and they brought us to this restaurant. Our waitress said they were short staffed. Service was excellent and food was amazing!!

Ate there last week on a business trip. Had the fresh halibut it was way overcooked my colleague had the same. My other colleague had the steak. He sent it back cause it was overcooked, and then when he got the new one it was undercooked. We felt so bad for the server we never said anything about the halibut Food

Expensive

This was an amazing restaurant. Highly recommend.

Everything on the menu is outstanding! Great service, food and ambience.

My first time on Newfoundland. I tried a lobster roll with fries. 30 dollar price tag. I could have made better. Little lobster and what I did find was rubbery. The fries were soggy and burnt. I ask for new fries and they refried the old ones. Never again.

Very good food and service. Ally was really friendly and the hostess were accommodating. We didnt have reservations and they were really nice on accommodating us on a busy Saturday night.

Went downtown St. Johns to enjoy a meal out with company at the St. Johns Fish Exchange. The service was very good and the food was OK, We all ordered different items and each of us received it prepared as ordered. Eveyone thought their meal was good, just not great, and certainly a bit overpriced and nothing to rave about or to make one rush to come back. The view howecer was quite enjoyable of the harbour and street.

Food was ok, our service was great, I personally hated the tall tables chairs kill my legs

This place is the best for dinner in St.Johns. It has a classy and at the same time cozy vibe. The service is the best I have ever received at any restaurant. Bruce and Ali are the ultimate tag team. Bruce gave us recommendations for our trip to Gros Morne that helped us a lot. Ali gave us a recommendation for a lobster roll place in Halifax. We will definitely be back one day! Get the lobster pasta!!

Easy to access. Busy atmosphere. Mediocre service. Steamed Muscles, very good. Panko crusted cod (a signature dish) was very bland. Only able to eat it after I added salt, pepper and lemon squeeze

Mediocre food and pricey.

Must be a stop to get well done seafood dishes. Chowder, crab cakes were excellent as were the cauliflower tacos and Brussel sprouts. Lovely view of the harbour. Excellent quick service! Vegetarian options: Loved the cauliflower tacos and Brussel spouts

Great place

Our first night in St. Johns and dinner was amazing. We were excited to try The Fish Exchange and we were not disappointed! From the moment we walked in, the decor and ambience was great. Then, our FANTASTIC Franny came over and introduced herself and the night only got better from there. We had an idea of what we wanted and picked Frannys brain a bit and got some great guidance that really enhanced our dining experience. The food was so good and you could taste the freshness. I highly recommend anyone to go here for a great time and if youre lucky enough, youll get Franny as your server.

Bruce was the best server ever! The food and service was so great that we came back a second night. Ally was an incredible server too :) great food, great vibes, good people!

Fish dishes were fresh, but service lacked a lot. I was not impressed by the experience for the price we paid (food not served reasonably concurrently for our table of 4); and, sad to say, would not choose to go back again seeing other options available in the area. It was not worth the $100ppp we paid IMHO.

I enjoyed the blend of casual and chic atmosphere with an elevated food experience. The service staff were excellent and overall it was a great evening of dining.

Lovely dinner experience. I have lots of food allergy and they accommodated me very well. Would definitely return.

Unreal food and very friendly waitstaff...a cant miss stop if you are in the area...

Friendly staff. Great tasting salmon. Awesome architecture with great views of the harbour

Food was a little Bland or under seasoned over all everything was fantastic all together

Wow, everything from the decor, the service, the food, and the vibe was 5 star! Dont miss a chance to experience the fish exchange! Only issue is no on-line reservations, you must call in...and tough to connect with staff.

Absolutely beautiful ambiance and view of the St. John s harbour! Franny - our server was friendly, endearing and the perfect amount of east coast charm. We just booked to return a second time before we head home and requested her as our server! We enjoyed the cod tongues & scrunchions, lobster bisque, lobster and shrimp pappardelle and seafood cioppino. Every dish was superb!

Came here during the evening while visiting out of town. Was told to sit at the bar. Ordered a burger which came with fries. Quickly noticed the server treated me differently than others around me. Perhaps its because Im a person of color. Was very rude to me. Looks like this place doesnt cater to or care for people who are not white. While eating i noticed the server just looking at me. I felt very uncomfortable. After I was done and paid for the server just said ok rudely and walked away after I told her to have a nice evening. Contrast this to other patrons around me, whom the server was very chatty to. My receipt says the server is BartenderPM however my server was a white blonde/brunette haired lady. My receipt also says the general manager of this racist establishment is Justin Garland. Not sure if he knows or cares that the staff at this restaurant is racist. I will not be visiting this place next time or anytime for that matter and if you are a person of color, I suggest you take your business elsewhere. Somewhere that wont treat you differently or make you feel uncomfortable because of the color of your skin. Disappointing. Burger was ok nothing special.

Let s start with the Drinks they have put a NL spin to their bar drinks. Try their NewFasioned or their Berry Bramble! Food absolutely awesome we all tried something different and all came away in heaven. I have to say that my favourite is the Cod Tongues and Scrunchions A NL must try. I Will Be back!

My wife and I were in town, from Arkansas, for our ten year anniversary! We were in Newfoundland for 9 days and this by far the best food with actual seasoning in it!

Eat there every time were in St. johns. Oysters, lobster pasta along with bake apple and partridge berry mojitos. World class dining experience Highly recommended Food

I went here for my birthday, the atmosphere was nice, the service was great, and the food was absolutely amazing. I definitely recommend this place. Birthday treat at the end was a nice surprise. Lobster in my Pappardelle was chewy and not very warm, but the flavour was still top notch.

Food was alright, atmosphere is gorgeous, service was absolutely terrible. Server didn t introduce himself, didn t ask how we were doing, just kind of brushed us off as a table. He had a larger group that he was also serving, however I don t think that is an adequate excuse for his poor service. I have been in the industry for almost 7 years and whenever I have a party I find a way to balance my tables or I ask for help.

LOVE their lobster roll. Lobster pappardelle is my second favourite Service is always great! Food : 5/5

Travelling the entire island this summer and this was the best food, atmosphere and service experience easily. We had Lindsay as our server. She brought out our drinks and cod tongues with scrunchions right away. She thoughtfully described the preparation and history of this dishe s significance. She also told us this was the place to get them as they are done well here. Tried to get a picture of the cod tongues but they were gone in a snap Cocktail for the day was a Spiced Rum with pineapple and a house made ginger brew. It was delicious. Didn t last long either. My husband and I like to order things we can share so we had the Admirals Feast and the Lobster Mac and Cheese. They packed the lobster in that Mac and cheese generously and let me say, they had me at the Mac and Cheese! The cavatappi was done perfect and ready to hold only all the boursin, parmesan, provolone, and padano cheese . Every bite was heaven! The Admiral s platter had scallops, halibut, salmon, cod, fish cake and shrimp. Each were prepared uniquely and cooked perfectly with a very thoughtful overall presentation. Hard to pick a favourite from this selection but I will say I had fresh, in-season halibut all over the island and this one was by far the best. It was not cooked. Loving care was bestowed upon it. It was respected. I had the French country salad and my husband had the Caesar. I m not sure about his Caesar but the French Country was as beautiful as France itself. Delicious. It was our last meal here on Newfoundland and it was special for a number of reasons but all our stories about what brought us to this place in our journey were answered with the same warmth and love by this restaurant, our amazing server Lindsay and we think SJFX is the best. Worth every penny and we both thank you all in providing this most delicious meal

Great place to have a meal in a friendly welcoming atmosphere. The chowder was delicious and the lobster and shrimp papardelle was great. Nice selection of beers just made it a wonderful experience. Food : 5/5

Overpriced for what we got, crab leg dinner was not cooked well. Was stringy and hard to eat. Lobster underwhelming. Have had better from the grocery store in Ontario.

The food is very delicious. The seafood is very fresh. The service staff is very good. Impressed with everything here. If you come to this area, this shop is the best

Food was deliciously delicious. A little pricey but the atmosphere is great!

Awesome place /staff were truly amazing! Had to eat at the bar !

The food was ok, but the server was terrible. It ruined the whole experience.

Beautiful place with great food! Oysters were delicious as was the pan fried cod! Very nice and efficient service, dessert to die for!! Too bad reservations are almost impossible to get and waiting time can be long!

Delicious meal! Arguably one of the best seafood meals I have had in my life. The staff was super friendly and approachable. Though I do recommend you make a reservation as this place is popular and very busy.

The cod fish cheeks were soggy and tough, the fish and chips were over fried. The chips were dense. The side salad was great

This place does not know what cioppino is. It wasn t even close to a stew. More like seafood pasta sauce with lots of tomato paste, and not a good sauce/paste at that. The tomato sauce overwhelmed the seafood. Call it Newfoundland cioppino if you want, but whatever you call it, it wasn t good.

My new favorite restaurant in the world. Best fish have ever had. It is very fresh

Had amazing seafood at this establishment. Initially i was told that i only have a certain time period for the table but in the end they told me that our party can stay and not worry about the time limit. They were very gracious and helpful throughout the experience and even though it was busy, they made sure that we re well taken care of. We had to wait for a bit for our food but it was all worth the wait.

We made reservations for 8pm for 4 people in advance but were seated at 8:45. The hostess did tell us they were running late w reservations and gave us the choice to be seated at the bar which we declined. The staff apologized and acknowledged the delay in getting us seated and comped us w a 75.00 gift card. The server appeared a bit annoyed and stressed at first but then changed her attitude when we started ordering. The food was very good- portions were the right size, quality was great, presentation was beautiful, but we did have to wait awhile for the order to be taken and appetizers to be served. I think overall, as tourists its a good place to eat, good vibes, great view but there is opportunity with managing the table availability and wait times for customers. I would budget extra time to be seated.

The food left a lot to be desired. It is a tourist trap. The fish was over cooked The cod cheeks were chewy, and tough. However the salads were good

We had a great time and experience with a large group. Food and service were both great. Highly recommend the scallops or NL Seafood Cioppino (seafood stew) both were full of flavor. Great place to go. Food : 5/5

Our 1st time at this restaurant...our Caesar salad was lovely, however the fish & chips was disappointing..twice fried French fries..and cold peas..not great..the cod fish was very good

One of the best seafood restaurants we ve been too. Crazy fresh, awesome taste and flavors, very much worth the premium price. The staff was SO nice and helpful, they even comp d us a round of drinks just because we had to wait 10 minutes for our reserved table. We did not expect such accommodating service. Thank You Fish Exchange for a memorable dining experience!

Delicious oysters!

Cool atmosphere, long wait time with no reservation, but fair enough, very tasty!

The food is great the atmosphere one of the best in the city and great service. Highly recommend the calamari and lobster Mac and cheese are both amazing as are the fish and chips

Fine dining spot with fresh seafood, inviting bar, draft beer, inviting atmosphere and excellent service.

Service was great but food was a little overpriced for what you get

Great view and good food

Loved the place Amazing food Food : 5/5

Poorly cooked and poor quality fish. How hard is it to watch Gorden Ramseys tutorial on cooking scallops? Seared scallops, not seared, rubbery, and chewy and cold in the center, but cooked throughout! Which means they are serving pre-prepared and pre-cooked seafood. The shrimp dish my traveling companion ordered was the same way,...except the shrimp were undersized. The salmon dish, ordered by our children was also of poor quality, the salmon was mooshey, and had that left in the refrigerator taint / oily quality to it. The desserts were of that pre-portioned food service style, limited selection and of poor quality. They charged for a currency conversion! Rather than let out own bank / Credit card determine the exchange rate, we feel this was dishonest! The receipt, after you use the portable credit card device, clearly indicates: I have been offered a choice of payment currencies. This currency conversion service is offered by this merchant. THIS ADDED NEARLY 7 US DOLLARS TO THE BILL, THIS WAS JUST WRONG! Additionally our server, after we tried to decline the mandatory 18 % 22% or 26 % tip, there is no selection on the portable device to decline a tip,.....needed to get assistance to decline the tip, we usually give our servers cash,...... AND COULDNT EXPLAIN THE ADDED CHARGE FOR THE CURRENCY CONVERSION!!!!! We wont be back. Poor quality all around,...nice marketing and ambience,......Trash every where out side the front door, no parking on the street on week ends,...use the garage,.....look out for the street people.

This restaurant sets the standard for the very best possible. Firstly. The owner spent some time talking to me, the restaurant was full yet he was gracious and focussed as we spoke, rarely would you see that level of attention given to a lone customer if ever. Secondly. The staff were just fabulous my waiter, Gavin, was truly the best, the manager was extremely nice and helpful. Thirdly and possibly most importantly. The food was so good it was worth the visit to Saint Johns just to go there. I had Lobster Bisque and it was the best I have ever had, it has now ruined any other servings elsewhere The crab was on special and was just awesome - in fact, faultless. In all the very best you could hope for, I will return tomorrow. If you visit Saint Johns, it has to be on your to to do list otherwise you have not experienced the very best the city can offer and with a large menu there is something for everyone, the prices are very good, actually the same as everywhere else, St Johns Fish Exchange is just at a different level offering value for money and attention to detail, with lager at $5!!!! also on special. This was an unsolicited review.

Good food, great view

Food was great! Be prepared for a long wait for seating. Even with a reservation. Very chaotic at the front.

Perfect: very good and very generous dishes. I highly recommend, however, think about booking.

It was very busy on Canada day but I had a reservation which was great because you just can t miss out on their food. Their cod tongues and scrunchions were absolutely incredible, great breading and sauce. Their lobster & shrimp pappardelle was a large portion and the seafood in it was fresh. They make great drinks, their jam jam martini was strong but sweet and it came with a jam jam which was such a nice treat! Great staff and not too long of a wait for food considering how busy they were.

Great food and atmosphere. Staff were friendly and helpful. Perfect stop for lunch and a snack. Location has an interesting history. Come early as it fills up fast. Try the cod tongues. View of the harbour.

Wonderful staff and delicious food.

Beautiful decor, varied menu, good selection of wine by the glass.

It was the best restaurant we visited while in St. John s. The food was phenomenal and they have a great gluten friendly menu. The cocktails were also creative and tasty. Dietary restrictions: Gluten friendly

SCAM ALERT. Beware USA travelers their POS cash out units have you select Canadian or USA always choose Canadian. To me this restaurant is helping scam tourists. Price paid for beer on menu $9 I was charge $12. FOOD GOOD. FISH TACOS AND BISQUE. CRAB CAKES BAD

Do not get the lobster roll. Everything else was great.

It took a little while to be seated, but when we got our table, we were accommodated superbly. I had the halibut, which was fresh and delicious. We also ordered muscles, oysters, shrimp, and a lobster roll. Everything was incredible. My compliments to the chef The Fish Exchange might just be the best restaurant in town

Amazing food Recommend when in town especially if you love seafood Food

Very good. My first time in St Johns and they didnt disappoint. Our server Lindsay was of great help

I really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Very friendly staff and very good food

Allison our server was great. Had a great cosmo, delicious oysters then the Crab Leg special. Hubby fished out so he enjoyed a nice burger. Good beer selection. Baileys Irish Cream Creme Brulee for desert. Overall a great evening. Second floor window seat had a great view of the working pier. Very interesting to watch. Again, great service.

We enjoyed SJFX thoroughly, from the delicious crab cakes and crab legs to the whole steamed lobster the food was marvelous and super fresh! We enjoyed our supper on the patio and were accommodated within 5 minutes of arriving (inside tables were fully booked until 8:30 pm). The only downside was the less than subtle disappointment from our server during the tip. We could not review or discuss our bill and subsequent tip in private as the bill was facedown with the debit machine on top with the total already entered and the server standing over us. $20 was mistakenly entered instead of 20% and the server made it very obvious. This put a very sour taste in our mouth and we chose not to correct it due to that reason.

I feel this could have been better. We ordered oysters, tuna tartare, crab legs, and the blackened cod special. Tuna tartare was simply amazing. Just the perfect amount of tuna, avocado, sesame seeds, cucumber. Delicious. The oysters were pretty basic. Nothing amazingly flavourful and came with just the basics (1 lemon wedge, red vinegar, a few parmesan shavings). Crab legs were good. Blackened cod had so much going for it that it should have been delicious. Now, onto the service. Our waitress must have been new BC she didnt really know much about the dishes. She said things came with sides and brought them to us, but then charged us on the bill for them as extra. The blackened cod from the specials menu did not come out as a blackened cod. It was a heavily seasoned dry cod with the promised bacon and kale in sauce on top. They didnt mix well with the heavy seasons on the fish. Then after we finished eating, no one ever cleared our plates. So we sat the rest of the night staring at the leftover crab carcass. Water was also not refilled. The place has a big reputation and didnt really live up to it. I recommend just sticking with the tuna tartare or tacos here.

Service impeccable- views out of this world and the food - good to the last drop just amazing

I would recommend calling ahead for a reservation or you could be waiting a good hour for a table near the bar. Food was extremely fresh and I highly recommend the mussels. Each time I came the chef prepared the mussels differently. It was scrumptious. I will visit again if I stay again.

Excellent food in a comfortable atmosphere. Pricey, but worth the trip. Staff was very good.

Everyone I was with tonight thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed their meal - especially the cheesecake. Unfortunately, I did not have the same experience but I have mad respect for a restaurant that goes above and beyond to make it right. They did. Highly recommend.

Good harbor view, delicious seafood and great atmosphere.

Dietary restrictions: Able to accommodate dairy free Food

Excellent cod meal with watermelon and bar-que sauce.

Started at the bar where sweet Fammy recommended a Sprung Greenhouse beverage. Wow! Great recommendation! We were then seated at a window seat over looking the harbour. Cajun shrimp just like being in Louisianna. Lobster Shrimp Pappardella was excellent. Friendly outstanding service from Kayla. A Must Visit

I had the fish tacos, which were excellent. Everyone in our group of 6 enjoyed their meals. I totally recommend that you leave room for desert. The cheesecake was the best Ive ever had. The atmosphere is good, and we were seated with a view of the Harbor.

The staff were attentive to all our questions and took the time to ensure we enjoyed our meals. The manager also took the time to inquire about our meals.

Had a great meal. All 4 of us were impressed by the service and food. its an upscale restaurant and price goes accordingly.

Impeccable food, service and atmosphere. The tacos and cocktails can only be described as divine and the decor and lighting of the restaurant was the visual cherry on top of an already fantastic experience. All the food that went by our table looked amazing and I will definitely be back to try some other dishes.

Was visiting St.Johns and this place was highly recommended. The atmosphere was wonderful. I was very happy to be there. The views out the windows were fantastic. Very historical. The food was great. The staff was super friendly and the service was great

Absolutely incredible food. The seafood stew was divine. Highly recommended.

We got: scallops, bisque, tuna and cod combo plate. I wish they sourced better ingredients without masking below average seafood with sauces. Protein portions are small leaving me without a sense of value for price.

The location and service staff are great, but the food was ok. We got an enthusiastic recommendation to go here so maybe our expectations were high. The admirals feast was a bit disappointing - fairly bland. I ve never seen sweet potato fries that soggy before. The lobster bisque was good, and the fish and chips (in casual ) were great, we d eat those again!

Too expensive for what you get. Was mediocre

Great food and good service. The place was busy. Reservation recommended.

Crispy fish, delicious fries accompanied by peas. Pleasant sitting out on the patio. Server Lindsay D gave equal attention to solo guests as to groups. 4 instead of 5 service stars as I had to ask for a coffee refill which she promptly brought out in a fresh mug. Very busy for a Monday evening which speaks to the quality experience!

A bit pricey but the food was good.... I will visit again next time Im in town

We were disappointed with the food here, especially given the good reviews. The fish was good, but not commensurate with the cost in our opinion. We also felt rushed to finish our dinner. And there were a couple of uncustomary actions by the bar staff that puzzled us.

Every dish we got was absolutely delicious!!! Highly recommend!!

Food is on the expensive side but A for effort :) I ve had better mussels down the street and cheaper (and tastier) lobster also down the street.

We visited for Happy Hour for a couple of drinks. The drinks were all unique and very tasty. If you are downtown St. Johns Newfoundland, worthwhile the visit. Great service with a smile.

Got the crab legs because the food tour we went on said they were in season, it was good but the portions varied between our two plates. Great range of drinks. Food

The lobster dinner was HUGE and delicious. The table by the water was so very lovely. All staff, from the person who took our reservation over the phone, to the hostesses and to our outstanding waitress, were beyond lovely. It was the perfect dining experience - I would return myself and recommend to any of my friends visiting St John s.

Not sure if this is the standard for St Johns but I gotta say. Well done fish exchange, well done. Had a thing I couldnt pronounce but the amount of sea food in it was epic.

Have eaten here a few years ago and was not impressed however we went the other night and the food was awesome we were a party of 6 and everyone enjoyed it !!

Really good!!

So good the place is amazing the water front can be viewed waitresses are amazing. Highly recommend

Everything was perfect food and cocktails. The old Hag was very good. Fresh salmon came with very delicious sauce. We just have a long wait time because we didnt have a reservation.

Nice place to eat but food is only so so. Really why do u always over cook the halibut? Once it goes past a certain point you may as well present cardboard. I do not believe that the portion was cooked as ordered, but rather precooked and heated.

Wonderful food in a great atmosphere, staff and great recommendations. Great Newfoundland experience with a view of the harbour.

Lobster was cooked perfectly. Butter was lacking flavor garlic mashed potatoes was Very disappointing and the vegetables were horrible. Pathetic lack of flavor and Mostly. cabbage Food

Had read highly rated reviews for this restaurant so of course we had to have dinner here on our final night in St. John s. Unfortunately we did not make a reservation so had a ~30 mins. wait when we arrived shortly before 6 PM; definitely secure a reservation in advance. Secured a table near the entrance/bar so lacked the scenery but we could not complain. Bustling ambiance with sight and sound, we still loved it. We ordered the SJFX chowder, lobster and shrimp pappardelle, crab meal and a kid s meal (SJFX burger, Caesar s salad, vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and milk). Everything was absolutely divine! The seafood portions are generous - chowder was so rich with crab and seafood pappardelle was so flavourful with huge seafood chunks. The crab was a bit messy and challenging to eat but that s a given. We were also quite impressed with the kids meal; you really got more than the bang for your buck for $12, burger was huge and flavourful, Mommy and Daddy devoured the salad on his behalf and what a portion, he enjoyed the dessert to top it all off. Service was friendly and prompt, considering how busy it was. We had a grand time and would highly recommend it!

Amazing all the way around! We cant wait to get back to St. Johns and go again!!

Regulars shown through before us - all of them.... Some food ordered was nice but the fish and chips definitely not recommended....still feeling queezy Took forever to take our orders and when food finally arrived many items were missing with no explanation and we had to catch a server and ask Portions were small, definitely compared to everywhere else we have eaten. We cleaned our own cutlery to use it No finesse, poor service indeed, not the best of food Would I go back - no not in the least Not the cheapest either let me tell you... definitely had way better value every place we have eaten to date Their fries and the gravy however were absolutely first rate

We went for my BFs birthday and we were not disappointed! The food was incredible and our waiter was amazing. Will definitely be back next time were in St. Johns.

Very busy, book ahead. Good was fantastic. Wish they had octopus or grilled squid dishes otherwise worth an east coast dinner. Food

Waited 45 minutes for a spot inside. Food was decent, our waitress/bartender was super friendly and attentive. Food seemed to be a bit overpriced. Food : 4/5

I had a fantastic meal at St. Johns Fish Exchange! The lobster and shrimp pappardelle was delicious, with perfectly cooked pasta and fresh seafood in a creamy sauce. For dessert, the apple crumble cheesecake was the perfect sweet ending, combining tart apples with a buttery crumble. The patio offers a nice view, making it a great spot to enjoy your meal. Great food, friendly service, and a lovely atmosphere highly recommend! Parking: They have a paid parking lot right beside the restaurant.

Incredible food, staff, location!

Beautiful restaurant with a view of the water. The food was great. Service was excellent.

Great food, nicely served in a cool environment. I gave 4 star to atmosphere just because somewhere else was better. Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly staff. The environment itself is not exactly for kids but staff is making the best effort to make it friendly.

Delicious lobster, lovely wine, very friendly staff. Some of the tables were a little close together. So it was difficult to get my pregnant belly between chairs. It was a great experience. There were lots of people celebrating birthdays. It was a great atmosphere. Dietary restrictions: GF options available

Absolutely amazing if your visiting St Johns you Need to come to the Fish Exchange

Amazing food and drinks. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting st johns. There was a fairly large group of us so we were able to try different things. The mojitos are a must try! The lobster Mac n cheese is delicious but did not have alot of lobster in it. We also had the calamari, it wasnt a traditional calamari but it was delicious. I had the crab legs, they were so good. The only issue is for a seafood restaurant there were limited options for the lobster and crab without ordering an entire lobster or crab legs. There was a few of us that wanted lobster/crab meat without the work.

Wonderful experience for a Thursday evening meal at the bar. As someone who doesnt drink alcohol, the bartender had multiple non alcoholic cocktail options (including some originals) and did a fantastic job. He was probably the hardest working bartender Ive seen in this Province. The Food was excellent, particularly the scallops and Dessert menu. Highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: Multiple options for non alcoholic quality mocktails.

Amazing service and great food. Too bad they didn t have any oysters when we visited. And we were in a rush to wrap things up since we booked a Screech In at Christian s Bar right after. Would definitely return under more relaxed circumstances

Never a bad meal! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free. Food : 5/5 |

Was an awesome dinner

Absolutely amazing meal and service!

Great fish restaurant at the harbor. Definitely the place to go for in St. Johns if you want seafood

Overpriced and underwhelming. $35 for lobster mac & cheese with 3 chunks of lobster total. I am not exaggerating, you can see the 3 tiny pieces on the top of the pasta. There were no surprise hidden chunks buried in the middle. I guess its $10 per chunk of meat and then $5 for the mac and cheese itself. Very disappointed. Also the washroom is outside of the restaurant itself and is stinky. Overall worst spot I visited on my trip to st johns.

Delicious dinner meal with my family for celebration of Mothers Day.

We had a very pleasant experience going to eat there.

Laid back upscale atmosphere, excellent seafood, great service, etc.

Me and my folks went there last night for dinner. Everything was excellent. Im not a seafood person myself although you wouldnt know it after last night. We started with a spinach and crab dip which was amazing. One of the best spinach dips Ive ever had. I had the lobster mac and cheese, tried some cod, halibut, shrimp, and salmon. Everything was excellent and not too fishy. Our server was great and I think ever other server greeted us or said goodbye on the way in/out. Just an all around attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommended and Ill back again very soon.

Had the fish and chips and found it to be greasy