Blue On Water in St. John's

If you are looking for a great lunch experience, Blue on Water is the place to be. Good food, fast service, cozy ambience. Their Tuna Tartare is a must-try.

Have eaten at this inviting restaurant several times in the past year, dependably delicious with impeccable service. Highly recommend - havent stayed in the rooms.

Restaurant is highly over rated. Ordered off brunch menu. Mostly because everything else has a measure of arugula on it. They asked what kind of eggs (over easy) they were way over cooked. The toast was cut laser thin and a butter knife was merely waved over the middle. I asked for some hollandaise. Im not sure what I got but it wasnt hollandaise real or from a packet. I mixed it with ketchup and it was okay.

Great little hotel above an excellent restaurant.

One of the finest restaurant in town. Cant go wrong with anything you order. Each and every element of every dish is made in house. From any kind of sauce to any kind of topping, Everything made in house. They put a lot of care and passion behind every dish that goes out of the kitchen. The head chef and his crew are tremendous in keeping every kind of request regarding food allergy and restrictions. Give a visit. Definitely worth it! Food and drinks: One of the best fine dining restaurant of the whole province. Have multiple specials beside main menu each and every day. Chef and crew are super creative and professional. Takes care of all kind of dietary restrictions. Unique and flavoursome dishesh all through

Great Canadian seafood restaurant. Too bad they are out of mussels but overall is good

Food and service were great. Best truffle fries ever

Great food and friendly service

Great food, better service. 10 out of 10

From the ambience, to the wait staff and the food . Five stars all around. There were 6 of us and there was not one complaint. Great portions you won t leave wanting more. Run, don t walk to Blue on Water.

I had dinner there, and the food was awesome. The staff was very patient to explain all the special foods for us. Very good experience!

Overpriced hotel

Ate here a couple weeks back while on vacation. They squeezed in 7 of us walking in on a busy night which we were thankful for. The food and atmosphere is 10/10. For an elevated dining experience this is a great bang for your buck. Will definitely eat here again when back in NL.

Cozy and comfy

Went to restaurant. An hour waiting for tables food. About 40 minutes one app came out and at an bour my piece of cake and the other guests meals came out. Not impressed. Cake also was clearly cut a while ago. 2 of the sides were dried out with one moist.

Nearby activities: In the core of downtown Rooms

Great food and service Food and drinks: I had pork belly and salad and it was delicious.

Amazing restaurant in downtown St. Johns. Excellent food... Excellent service! Beautiful patio on the street at the pedestrian mall.

Excellent location for visiting the capital and immersing yourself in the evening nightlife. Clean rooms. Remember to make a reservation for the restaurant if you want to use the restaurant.

Room 206 is MASSIVE !! Thank you to all the staff . I would return to this Boutique Hotel. This is located in the heart of all the actions , pubs , restaurants , gift shops , tours with boat or bus for sightseeing .

We had dinner. Margarita was one of the best Ive ever had. Food and service fantastic. Recommend. We mainly had seafood. Seafood pasta, seared tuna and tuna tartare

PERFECT old Town St. Johns location within close walking distance of EVERYTHING!! Our host Sully is an incredible guy, what an amazing spot he has built, cool rooms, fun pub and patio and a restaurant to satisfy every palette!

My best friend and I came here for dinner one night, the menu looked and sounded amazing. Unfortunately it did not meet our expectations for such a higher end establishment. The hostess was the super sweet and friendly however our server was attempting to try and make our day but it came off as insincere. When we would ask a question about the menu she would answer a question and then leave the table when we werent finishing talking to go speak to a French speaking table of guys sitting behind us. This happened on multiple occasions during our dining. We had to try ordering 3 different times because she kept leaving to go to the other table or to go outside on the patio to speak to other staff. My friend order the steak and it lacked a lot of flavor, the potatoes were ok, but quite salty. I had the duck breast ( you only get 1/2 a breast btw) it also lacked flavor/seasoning and was very tough to eat, the only thing worth eating was the potatoes. It only left me with a bad taste in my mouth and being hungry when we left. Not worth the price for what you get.

The Beef Burger and fries were amazing. Friendly staff as well.

The lobster burger special was delicious

We visited the restaurant and both the Caesar salad and Seafood Pasta were top quality. The service was very friendly and helpful. If you are looking for a nice restaurant with superb food, best place to visit!

We had a reservation for a party of 20 people for brunch on top of a busy Saturday morning rush and the service and food were phenomenal! The waitresses/waiters were kind and made sure we were tended to. This was our first time at Blue on Water and we will certainly be back.

Food and drinks: Great food - try the onion rings! Service

Delicious food and cocktails Good environment and service Strongly recommended

Had a dinner there with friends during our trip there in St. John s. I was attracted by the good comments of the food but ended up being very disappointed by the seafood fettuccine I ordered. The dish looked nice but the fettuccine was barely cooked and the muscles tasted really fishy. The only things we liked were the atmosphere and beer.

Good food.

Came here as a last minute detour for brunch after our first place fell through. Was seated super quickly and all of the staff were incredibly friendly and efficient. A good selection of options to choose from and this was maybe the best yogurt bowl Ive ever ordered from a restaurant. The side of toutons was super filling as well. My only issue is mostly nitpicks, primarily that my partner and I both ordered the toutons but I was given molasses to go with mine and they were given maple syrup, but we were never asked which we preferred so I thought that was weird and oddly assumptuous? That plus the serving size of both was definitely not enough for these three heaping toutons. Either way, delicious and great service, just felt oddly off putting for that to happen.

Great location, vibe and staff

What a wonderful place. We had brunch and it was delicious. The Toutons were the best Ive ever had. The device was great. Steph did a wonderful job taking care of us.

While staying in St Johns for 1 week, our party ended up coming to eat at Blue on Water 3 times because the food was absolutely excellent! Honestly the toutons are to DIE for! Not only that, but the staff were soooo friendly. If I come back to St Johns I will 100% be coming back to Blue On Water!!!

We had the experience of having lunch at this great restaurant! Lily our server was amazing and so kind. Food was out of this world. We had seafood chowder and lobster sandwich for lunch. Great location with a seat at the window. Would recommend 100%. If you are here let Lily know we said hi! We are from Toronto Ontario

Always love stopping by their restaurant when I m in town

Dinner tonight was fabulous. Started with the Tuna Tar tar, it was zesty, fresh and went well with the wonton chips. Afterwards I had the duck! It was cook perfectly, beautiful crust outside, well balanced with the gnocchi and buttery parsnip purée, and the duck jus was the cherry on top. 10/10 would recommend both of these fantastic dishes. Additionally our server was fantastic and the drinks were great to!

Blue on Water Restaurant I visited Blue on my birthday and was treated to one of the finest meals Ive had in years. Its rare for an entire meal to be excellent, but this was! The appetizers (Scallops, arancini, beet and arugula salad) were all exceptional - thoughtfully plated, sumptuous and a perfect balance of flavours. The mains (duck, chicken and salmon) were also delicious: seared or crusted on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Accompanying seasonal veg were also toothsome and simply prepared. Desserts (gluten free almond cake and a chocolate entremet) were to-die-for and I dont even eat dessert usually. Pretty as a picture and layered with complementary elements. Our server, Lyndon, and manager Emily provided stand-out service making our evening even more special. Food and drinks: The appetizers (Scallops, arancini, beet and arugula salad) were all exceptional - thoughtfully plated, sumptuous and a perfect balance of flavours. The mains (duck, chicken and salmon) were also delicious: seared or crusted on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Accompanying seasonal veg were also toothsome and simply prepared. Desserts (gluten free almond cake and a chocolate entremet) were to-die-for and I dont even eat dessert usually. Pretty as a picture and layered with complementary elements. Noteworthy details: Our server, Lyndon, and manager Emily provided stand-out service making our evening even more special.

Will be back again for brunch! Everything was delicious. Smoked salmon eggs benny was so good. The side of fruit we ordered was fresh and had a nice variety of fruits. The prices are very reasonable as well, especially when considering the rising prices of produce and whatnot. Our server was also great! 10/10 for Blue on Water!

Lovely breakfast location. Great food and friendly staff.

This is a lovely restaurant with a great wine list, but it does not have vegetarian options other than the salads. Items on the menu can be made vegetarian but all that means is they remove the meat from the dish, which is fine but not ideal considering the price point. Staff are friendly, food is good quality, and the breakfast menu is particularly good.

Good food. Good atmosphere

I pretty much always enjoy my experience here. I think the atmosphere is a reason to go for a quick drink. The kitchen is a big draw factor for brunch, lunch and dinner. All the management and staff are sweet and caring people!

Fantastic breakfast on a cod Sunday morning. Best hash browns.

Spent five weeks travelling through Canada and the singly best meal we had was at Blue on Water. Each element of the chowder was perfectly cooked, the whole was perfectly seasoned and the flavour was amazing. The cod special was equally fantastic. Congratulations to the great chefs.

After hearing many great reviews of the restaurant, I was excited to eat here but I was rather disappointed. The fries were overpowered by the truffle oil and salt to an ungodly amount. But what really had me puzzled is how large of a greyband there was on one side of the sirloin especially considering they open in the morning and the second cut of meat was about 25% fat which I had to spit in a napkin. All that said, The flavors had lots of depth and was way more enjoyable than the app. I just wish there was more control in the quantity of seasoning and such.

We did the full experience here- stayed at the hotel, had bfast at the restaurant and dinner at the bar. Sincerely the best experience on all fronts! The Rooms- WOW. Such cozy cute rooms, beautiful massive washrooms, very clean, great lounge space with couch and big screen, mini fridge and THE VIEW. best welcome into at Johns that view is The restaurant/bar. Adore the staff here so much we had such a great time with every interaction. Food was super fresh and delicious, service was the best, nice bar decor and variety of options for seating. Meeting other guests of the hotel at the bar was a great perk too. Added perk while most of the city was shut down with the Blizzard, your lobby bar remains open and stay dry/warm. Highly reco this spot on every level, ideal St Johns experience. We will definitely be back, thank you!

The restaurant is exquisite and the food is surprisingly good. The service is top notch.

Food and drinks: Excellent dining. The burger, chowder, and chicken sandwich were delicious. The banana bread french toast was very tasty also! Service

Best seafood chowder I have ever had

Only ate at the restaurant and it was phenomenal.

This place dod not disappoint. Upgrade on the room because it was my friends 60th. .love how they have kept some of the original architecture. The food was delicious. Staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend. Food and drinks: Food was amazing. Gluten Free meal for my friend. They were very accommodating.

Just spent my 60th birthday at Blue on Water. One of the most spectacular places I have been to! The ambiance was welcoming and friendly in true Newfoundlander style, the food was delectable and perfection. The scallops were delicious and perfect texture. The mussels were plentiful and amazing. Main course was right on par with the rest. The staff was friendly and so helpful. As a celiac, they made me perfectly comfortable knowing they were well versed in a gluten free diet. The room was beautiful with wonderful original brick, comfy bed and nice deep tub and comfy robe to spoil me. Should I mention when they found out it was my birthday they upgraded my room at no charge? If you want a night to remember, look no further. I can guarantee you won t be disappointed!

Fantastic stay. The staff were wonderful, polite, and very helpful. During our meal, Geri was one of the best servers I have encountered. Very polite, professional, jovial. Her suggestions were excellent. I will definitely be back. Rooms: Rooms are very nice and had what we needed. Nearby activities: Full of shops, tourist attractions, food, etc.... Food and drinks: See above. Top notch.

Great food, great service!

We just finished a lovely stay at this hotel and highly recommend it. The staff is amazing. I havent experienced this level of attentiveness in many years. Thank you, Victoria (and others) for making us feel so special. The bathroom in our room was to die for. We loved the heated floor and the beds were so comfortable. If there is any room for improvement, it is the coffee supplied in the room. All three of us joked and called it coffee water - even though it was a specialty company who supplied it. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel - if only to remind people of what true customer service is all about.

I called to get a gift certificate for my in laws for their anniversary, and they were so helpful and accommodating. They booked me a room, reservations for the restaurant and it was an amazing experience. Thank you so much.

I have absolutely nothing negative to say. The experience was stupendous from beginning to end. I LOVED my room (I don t remember the name but it was 301). And the staff. Everyone was so kind and generous in spirit and help. I also recommend the Goddess Salad in the restaurant. (The accompanying photos are from my stay in St.John s and not from the hotel.)

Went here for my 40th bday. Best dinner I ve had, fresh halibut , amazing!!! My companion had steak and unfortunately it was cold. We called ahead to let them know I was celebrating a milestone birthday and they didn t acknowledge it whatsoever. Nevertheless, I would go back.. epically during lobster/ halibut season!

We had Grilled Lobster with risotto very good and this lobster arancini that werent on the menu. Other ones in the pictures are seafood clam chowder and seafood linguine and scallops :) Best food we had by far in St Johns. Would recommend. Servers were very nice too :)

Food was amazing! Staff was friendly, knowledgeable & attentive. Option for overnight parking not too far away. Decor for everything was a combination of old brick & old world with a touch of modern industrial.

Giving it 5 stars for the food. The food is delicious, the service is good, the prices are comparable to other good red around. Recommended! Food and drinks: We had burgers, clam chowder, fish tacos and omelets. Everything was to die for... highly recommended!

A local friend recommended Blue and it was a pricey but wonderful location for exploring St Johns. We were in room 201 so facing the street. The room was large, comfortable and had a fridge, tv - although odd channels- coffee station and an amazing bathroom! Despite many ceiling lights, the lighting in the bathroom is terrible. I found opening the drapes and standing in front of the long mirror was the only place I could see to put on makeup. The sounds from George Street do find their way to you until 2:00am. Parking was on a roof a block away and cost an additional $20 a night. There are many restaurants, pubs, coffee and various shops within walking distance. We had one evening meal in Blues restaurant: chicken tacos, scallops and a chowder. It was fine but we didn t go back for more. They were very good to accommodate a gluten free request and every server was friendly, helpful and pleasant whether helping with luggage, serving a meal or checking us out of the hotel. Rooms: Spacious, unique. Nearby activities: There were boat tours from the harbour. Live music. Walkability: Perfect for walking to: the harbour, Water St., Duckworth, George, etc. lots of shops and spots to eat and pop into.

Ok so this is not a review for the hotel. This is a review for the restaurant connected to it. Service was great. They made sure no bacon was in my food. Servers are great. Food had so much flavor. Awesome seafood. Food and drinks: Great stuff

Great food. Probably one of the best restaurants in St.Johns. Access to the hotel during the summer is tricky but not impossible. Take a smaller suitcase! The rooms are all beautiful- one is very dark. Rooms

We didn t stay here but ate at the restaurant. Simply outstanding!

Food was amazing,Emily was an absolute delight Food and drinks: Fantastic Rooms : 5/5 |

Food and drinks: Great food and seevice Service

Seafood pasta was great n ce atmosphere good fr endly serv ce

Had lunch here. The food is delicious, it s dog friendly, and the patio is great for people watching on the weekend.

Went for dinner, the service was great and the mussels were very fresh and delicious, ty.

Dined in the restaurant. First rate food and service

Had lunch there! It was quite good. Service was amazing, everybody super friendly.

We were there for dinner only. Very well done!

Food and drinks: Great Seafood Chowder! Service

At first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking that this restaurant relies on image to draw clientele. But BoW delivers on excellent service, professionally made beverages and truly excellent meals. Also great street diminish ambience during George St Festival.

Great food (brunch) and the service was excellent. Food and drinks: Excellent Service : 5/5 |

Clean rooms right in the strip . Food and drinks: Many awesome restaurant to go around blue on water is on of the best restaurants there . Boca is also one of the good ones Rooms : 5/5 |

Very slow service and waitress was over capacity. Waited over an hour to receive food and an additional 25 mins after dessert order.

Amazing stylish room, super nice people. Bathroom was huuuuge, Internet connection with zero problems. Food on the first floor is a bit pricey but top notch quality. If you plan a long hike, taking their huge, 2 mln calories breakfast is clearly a good idea. Bed was awesome quality, slept like babies despite the seagulls

Just grabbed a cold beer there on outside patio. Excellent vibe.

Great lunch specials

Barely in St Johns 1 hour (1st time) and came to Blue on Water...what a find! Started with a Blueberry Bramble and IPA. Was BLOWN AWAY by the tuna tartar to start and it just got better from there. I had the cod special and my wife had the seafood pasta. Check out the pictures: both were prepared to perfection. Ive never seen so much mussels, shrimp, and scallops in a pasta. Ended by sharing a roasted coconut citrus triple layer cake with blackberry compote. The only bad news is well have to wait for mortgage rates to drop so we can move to St Johns and come to this restaurant forever...

Had yoghurt and fruit - fabulous because not a huge amount of healthy options around. Husband had cooked breakfast. Fast, efficient and friendly service. Huge mugs of coffee.

I used the restaurant. The food is simply amazing specially the burger was top notch. Atmosphere was good and waiters were friendly. Highly recommended.

This review concerns the restaurant only. We loved eating at this place. The dishes are tasty and good sizes. The price may be more expensive than elsewhere, but the quality is really there. The fish is great. Cocktails too. The location is right in the heart of the city center. Food and drinks: Delicious

The drinks here are absolutely amazing. The only down side is the staff are extremely judgmental. Prepare to be looked up and down if your not dressed exactly how they want. We watched numerous patrons come in and were watched the same way. Perhaps a talk with the staff about proper treatment should be mandatory.

Sully was honestly the friendliest host Ive ever met. We have been so impressed with the level of service and how genuinely friendly everyone has been. The room was great and the bar had great drinks. I highly recommend this place!!

Great food and service Good food and service

Blue on the water is an excellent boutique hotel with an excellent restaurant and wonderful people who work there! The location is awesome right near the bay and on water Street where most of the shops and restaurants are located. We highly recommend the salmon eggs Benedict for breakfast, and if you want a late night snack, their onion rings are amazing.

Superbe spot to stay at in St.Johns!

Stayed here for the first time. Lovely boutique hotel. Very good for dinner and breakfast. Got served by Faye at the restaurant and had an excellent service!!! Very cozy. Highly recommend

Service was prompt and friendly,, seafood chowder was delicious, and my rare steak was cooked perfectly

My review is for Blue On Water restaurant. I did not stay in the hotel. I give the restaurant 5 stars as it was one of my favourite places to eat on my summer 2023 Newfoundland trip. It was a beautiful hot summer day in St Johns and I asked to sit outside. I was given a nice cold glass of water and even offered sunscreen from one of the staff. My waitress Sabrina was excellent, friendly, informative & efficient. I had the fish cakes , mustard pickles, hashbrowns, fried eggs and home made toast. My goodness was it ever good. Homemade bread just like Nans that I was told was made in house. I was recommended to eat here from my air bnb host Adam and I am glad I chose to go. I cant wait to return again.

Confused me for someone else and kindly asked me to leave. Wouldnt recommend it if youre bald and white. Food and drinks: Blind bats

Oh my goodness. My favourite restaurant in the city by far. Drinks are amazing and the beef tartare was perfect. Rooms are absolutely stunning. I wish I could give even a higher rating.

Pretty good food at decent prices

Food was extremely good, staff was extremely friendly and the room was spacious and clean, would recommend!

Amazing mix of rustic old downtown and modern charm. Beautiful exposed brickwork and salvaged stones built by the original Masons 120+ years ago. Very comfortable bed. Shower and double bath was relaxing to use with a modern decor. Very nice bar and restaurant located downstairs. And, you are literally a walk across the street from the world famous bar/night club district of George Street. Highly recommended!

Ate here last week. Service was excellent and the salmon risotto was even better.

Good restaurant overall!

Blue on Water is the place to stay in N.L. The service is impeccable, the food is delicious and the location excellent where it s close to shops, boutiques. The Owners are so accommodating and nice. I can t say enough amazing things about Blue On Water. I d give 6-stars if I could and I m a very particular and picky person. Two thumbs-up, and then some. An N.L. must.

Great seafood linguini and seared yellowfin tuna. Loved the salt cod fish cakes. The rooms are clean, quiet, and tasteful.

Sully was an angel and the food was phenomenal!!! Make sure to ask about to seafood chowder and cribbage

Id like to thank all the staff at Blue on Water The food and service was simply outstanding. The atmosphere they created was sensational. Many of the staff had rooms at the hotel their too...again simply beautiful. Thank you again Blue well be back again!

The best Moscow mules in town hands down

Had a great lunch here

Dropped by on our trip to St Johns. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the professionalism of the staff and decided to book for lobster for the next day. We were not disappointed with the food nor the service. Staff works hard and is very attentive to customers! Would recommend this great spot. (Best to reserve if you do not want to be disappointed)

Wonderful dinner! Mussels, excellent- 5 , Seafood Linguine, excellent - 5 , Sautéed Cod, good, a bit boring - 4 . Service from Vic, fantastic - 10 ! We will definitely be back. This is a must try!

Lobster ravioli was delicious and server was attentive and friendly.

Its above a bar/restaurant and in a lively section of town filled with bars, music and eateries within walking distance. Stays a bit loud to 2am or so. Bar and restaurant staff are terrific! We had a good breakfast there.

We were in the restaurant for brunch. The manager was at the door to greet us and the server was promptly available to seat us and get our drinks and menus. The restaurant was immaculately clean and well ordered. The meal was delicious. I had the Traditional Newfoundland Breakfast while my daughter had the Duck BLT that she is still raving about. Unfortunately, the restaurant had run out of sausage this day but the substitute was the in house peameal bacon which more than made up for the missing sausage. A cheerful, helpful server made this a memorable experience.

Great place downtown to have a lunch !

Food was great. Hashbrown were great. Just a bit much jam in brie sandwich.

EDIT TO EARLIER REVIEW Went there for brunch today and it was soooo disappointing. Brunch menu is not what was shown on the website or from previous visits. No fish cakes, no waffles, toutons looked and tasted like donuts. HARD PASS for the future - save yourself the trouble of going downtown and just go to Smittys or something because the menu is super boring and basic. Huge spill of water on the floor by the bathrooms - hazard plaquard up but left there. Staff interrupted constantly and hovered - not relaxing at all, felt like we were being rushed out after about 44 minutes. Used to be my favourite brunch spot. Wont bother again! *** previous review below *** Went for brunch and it was amazing - had the fish cakes breakfast with a side of bacon (requested extremely crispy and it was perfect) and companion had banana bread French toast which came with a mound of fruit. Coffee was excellent and service was amazing. We sat on the bar side and the chairs were really comfortable (and I usually hate bar stools!) with a spot under the table to put your feet. Best brunch Ive had in town - highly recommended.

We had a very good experience at Blue. We went for lunch time - which at around noon on a Sunday it can kind of be difficult to find places that arent just serving typical brunch food. This place has both brunch and lunch foods. I wanted a sandwich for example, not eggs benedict but Blue had both. I had a well mixed Aperol Spritz with my fried chicken sandwich. The sandwich itself was really good - it had a honey sauce on it so it was a sweet rather than spicy sandwich. The chicken was well cooked, tender and not too heavily breaded. My wife had amazing truffle fries. Overall, a great experience. The location is quite good too - you dont have a view of the water but you are right in the middle of town on the main street which means you have easy access to all the shops and the harbour close by. A great experience - we will be back! Ill update my review one day with dinner.

I ll start off with saying this establishment is cozy and the atmosphere is great. Staff was friendly and helpful. I wish I could give this place a higher rating but 3 stars is what s appropriate based on our dining experience . We had an order of mussels to start. They arrived at our table promptly and were well prepared (fresh and delicious). From that point on 40+ minutes passed before our mains and when they arrived it was more than disappointing that fries were cold (they did swap out with fresh ones after being asked) and pasta was less than lukewarm and centre of scallops cold fish tacos were great but the pasta was bland and flavourless but the shrimp was almost excessively salted. We finished our meal with a slice of orange cheesecake which was tasty but not $12 worthy

Waitresses need a major lesson in customer service. I was there yesterday and the first of a party of 5 to arrive. I was happy to meet up friends that I never seen in years. I sat at the first come first serve table on the patio and grabbed a beer while waiting for the others. Two waitresses were trying to kick me off the patio despite already having a beer ordered and it being on the table. One of the waitresses was accusing me of lying to her about the others coming in my party and stated I was holding a table. Another waitress came over and said it is first come first serve and I was like perfect I am here sitting at the table with a beer so I m clearly the first here. I guess they must expect you to all arrive at the same time. Had to speak with manager which he said was fine because I had a beer ordered. Neither waitress or mgmt apologized and was charged full price. Tip was obviously reduced as a result. Other than waitress accusing me as a liar and not letting that ruin everything the food was good. We had tuna, fish tacos and burger and a number of overpriced beers

The food was great. Love the truffle fries

Went for brunch - great ambiance and staff.

This place is pricey but the food is great. Im not a fish person but the pan fried halibut was the fresh and tender Was absolutely the best fish i ever had !!

Great drinks, service and atmosphere.... We will be back for sure!

This was a great place to stop for brunch in St. johns. All the food here looks delicious and our breakfast was fantastic. The home fries were also great. Prices are great and probably lower than they should be. Would definitely go back.

Wonderful boutique style hotel!

Yes I know. I chose to give 5 stars on Rooms, service and Location. I spend a night in room 204 and wow. More than just a room. I felt spoiled because that is the best room I have ever had in any hotel.. Service yes another 5 stars. Got here late at night. Checked in at the bar, friendly staff and good atmosphere the hotel owner found a new hotel for me the next day when they were fully booked. Just that is worth 5 stars. Location is the best. Right in the center of one of the friendliest towns I know of. Oh.. and when you come here you have to try the Duck BLT.. just saying.

Beatiful room with air conditioning and a large old style tub. We also have a fantastic meal in the pub. Friendly service.

Just had something to drink in the pub there. Very friendly and attentive service. Would have liked to have stayed longer. Very pleasant atmosphere

Just ate food. Enjoyed my meal! Service was excellent

Great variety of food, very friendly service ad to eat out side on a sunny day was a bonus. I had the tacos, amazing and my hubby had the fish cakes. I highly recommend this place.

Wanted to love this restaurant but . it just didn t measure up to the hype. Staff could definitely be more friendly. Cocktails and Steak were good, seafood linguine way too salty. With a little more work it could be a five.

Great food and service by Brie! The tuna tartar was awesome

Great atmosphere with exposed brick, open windows, a beautiful wine cellar and a very friendly staff. I ate perfectly seared scallops with risotto. I think the prices were fair and overall a great experience. I would highly recommend and will likely come again. I only ate in the restaurant but based on the experience would be happy to stay in the hotel.

Lunch here with great food

First time in St John s and wasn t sure where to stay. So so happy we picked Blue on Water. Restaurant below was amazing. Room was really cool!!!! Bed was comfortable which was a really great thing for us!! Wifi was very good. Shout out also to the staff. They genuinely seemed happy to take care of us. And they seemed to love their jobs! Overall I d say we found the perfect spot for us!! All the main pubs and music were right here within a minute or two! Special thanks to the manager/owner Sullivan. Always a smile. Always remembered our names and was so helpful!! Even jumped in my car on the first day and showed us where the parking was. (He even carried the heaviest suitcase for us) Thanks again everyone!!

What an amazing place - this hotel and restaurant epitomizes East Coast hospitality and warmth. Their attention to detail is impressive and the restaurant is excellent both in terms of food and service quality. Location is perfect for wandering the harbour, the shopping district and the pubs on George St. Every staff member we encountered was attentive, friendly, and helpful, but a special shout out to server Molly who went out of her way to make us feel welcome and taken care of, and proprietor Sully who did everything we needed to make our stay perfect while doing it all with the warmth of welcoming friends to ones home. Great job all! To quote a well known show - you GOTTA eat (and stay) here!!

The restaurant is very good! Good food and amazing service. The hotel is fine but it was very noisy in our room because of the music coming from the bar under.

We stopped off for a Ceasear. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Although we were meeting friends at another restaurant for lunch (unfortunately) the food being served was well presented and looked delicious Service

While we had to wait quite a while for our food, it was worth it. The burger and tuna were both delicious and our server, Steph, was very friendly and helpful with suggestions as to cant miss activities during our stay. Nice atmosphere.

Great Service and Great food! They were busy for lunch but we got our food promptly. Great drinks also.

Friendly staff, delicious scallops on risotto and chunky chowder but portions on the smaller side.

Awesome food. Scallops well-prepared and perfectly cooked. A beautiful piece of salmon, well seasoned and also perfectly cooked. I want more and will have to come back.

Great location on Water Street. The ambiance was perfect as we ate on the patio. This was our first night out in Newfoundland and the Blue on Water made it a memorable night. Out of the 5 provinces we visited our server Hayley was the friendliest waitress of all the restaurants we visited. She was amazing! She was extremely accommodating and was very personable, so much so 2 weeks later my son is still talking about her. The food was delicious. The seafood pasta we ordered was very fresh, hot and you can tell the pasta was made from scratch. Mixed with a bottle of Malbec, I could have stayed there all night! My sons burger (which they got out early for us) had me second guessing if I ordered correctly (looked so juicy I had to take a bite) Thanks guys you made it a very memorable experience for me and my family. We will definitely be back!

Fabulous food

We had breakfast here. For the 2 of us it was under $40.00. I had the banana bread French toast. It was absolutely FANTASTIC. We tried Toutan with molasses. Very good indeed. Service was really good.

Delicious breakfast

Great atmosphere. The special was a Halibut dish recommended by our server and it was fantastic.

First, the food was excellent BUT - we (a party of 5) arrived for brunch fairly early to a largely empty restaurant. We got our coffee and our order was taken almost immediately. Then we sat there for over an hour as other tables came and went, eating the same food we had ordered. When we finally asked where our food was, we were told our order was up next. And again we waited. Luckily, we had nowhere to hurry off to but over an hour for French toast, some eggs, and a bagel was over the top ridiculous. The only thing I can figure is that our order didn t make it to the kitchen until we asked for it the second time but I would have thought one of the many staff that walked past us would have wondered why we were still sitting there at an empty table. Again, great food when it finally showed up.

good vibes, good service, prices a little high for a portions sizes and quality

Excellent customer service. Really nice rooms.

We ate at the restaurant, but didnt stay at the hotel. The brunch was delicious. We had the fish cakes and the eggs benedict. Everyone loved their meals. Service was good and the atmosphere was really warm.

I was looking forward to visiting this place with six friends from out of town on a Saturday night. The atmosphere was great along with the service but the food was very disappointing. The charcuterie board was small with no variety for $30. The fish tacos were bland with only a small dab of sauce in the middle along with a bit of tasteless cabbage. The menu stated some kind of sauce with pineapple. There were only two pieces of pineapple on the whole thing. I left most of it on the plate and left hungry.

Great experience

I matched with one of the servers here on Tinder. It was going alright until I said looks like a hotel and a bar, what a deal! I can hang out with you until your shift is over then we can go to my room. She unmatched me. Still might check the place out.

Delicious meal in a beautiful restaurant! Love this place! The homemade pasta is to die for!!

Great place Great food

Brunch with guests from away today and I was really disappointed. At the time of reservation and when I called I was told that there would be gluten free options for my guests. Well, that option is to direct you to menu items that don t contain wheat or serve a bread less sandwich/ no toast breakfast etc. Said avocado would be substituted for toast for one guest( did not occur) and our other guest ordered a green goddess salad that arrived without avocado??? Guess the kitchen ran out! No espresso, mediocre coffee (Alt donut brand I was told) without any refill or top up, cheap sugary jam in a packet, big prices. Has gone way downhill. Pedestrian mall lovely and a beautiful day so we ate quickly and moved on to another place for a real coffee and people watching

Went for brunch, and the place seemed popular with a bit of a line to get in, but we had reservations. The food was tasty and the staff were attentive.

We stopped in for brunch. Good food and pleasant wait staff. Definitely recommend!

Blue On Water is a great hotel and restaurant. It is a boutique hotel located right on the main st in Saint Johns. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The restaurant menu features fabulous food and the bar is where you check in! our room was spotless and our king sized bed and large tub with a walk in shower reminded us a bit of Europe. Sully, our host, helped us park and manoeuvre through the street closed to traffic. The patios and shopping are endless and we will be back for sure!

Stopped in for a drink with friends so I cant comment on the good. Server was very friendly and attentive. Good beer selection.

Great place for meeting friends. We had great service.

Best deck on the pedestrian mall! Food is generally great. Bring back the umami bowl! I find the beer selection tends towards lagers and IPAs and could use more variation.

Room was beautiful, location was perfect, the manager Sulli was very welcoming and friendly! Highly recommend for a great place to stay in St.John s at a good price!

Awesome place, food is top of the line and the place even has outdoor dining during summer time!

Nice place, fairly busy..i had special. Shark Risoto, was good but I wont say excellent and recommend it. Otherwise good and popular place. My friends enjoyed their tacos and duck. Truffle fries and mussels were good.

Great food

Food and service are typically quite good here. The atmosphere is usually quite lively. The only downside is that it can be pretty noisy at times.

The staff were friendly and attentive. The cocktails were amazing and the food left me wanting more. I had the tuna tartare and watermelon salad paired with aperol spritz. The other part of my party had the berry colada and beer battered cod tacos which I was able to taste and would also recommend.

Fabulous food,courteous staff and a great atmosphere....loved their fresh made food

Delicious food and awesome service

Lovely place with really good food

Great room, awesome food and Sully was friendly and very helpful. Great place to stay and eat downtown!

Breakfast with salmon was awesome. Staff was really cooperative and the place was really nice. Casual comfortable sitting.. Will try again for lunch and dinner.

We had breakfast there and it was fantastic.

Food was AMAZING, staff were on point and very accommodating. Great time had, and the restaurant is just gorgeous.

A little bit expensive, but the food, oh so good. Tried Cast iron Vegetables, Fries and Sazerac! It was a nice combination. And ambience is something very soothing and comforting. A good date night with friends or special someone. Oh, the pumpkin cheese cake was just the right dessert to end the night.

I think that bread should be served to whet ones appetite as this the vibe they are going for. Good service and the roast chicken and veggies was well put together. I would eat here again when next in St Johns but it is $$$ rather than $$