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The Merchant Tavern, St. John's, NL

The Merchant Tavern

4.6
4.6
1943 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
Welcome to The Merchant Tavern,

The Merchant Tavern pays homage to hard-working people who appreciate fine fare and spirits. Using fresh ingredients from local purveyors and some inspiration, we create dishes that will make you feel sated.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Seafood, Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (709) 722-5050
  • Website
    http://www.themerchanttavern.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Walters
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings, large scale corporate functions, private parties.Please email booking@themerchanttavern.ca for inquiries and current pricing.
  • Location
    291 Water Street, St. John's, NL A1C 5C2
  • Neighbourhood
    St. John's
  • Cross Street
    Beck's Cove
  • Parking details
    Public Parking lot on Harbour Drive
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,943 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Overall

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Food

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Service

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Best Ambience

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for business meals

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for groups

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Healthy

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Romantic

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for special occasions

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Lively

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Merchant Tavern in St. John's offers a lively atmosphere with standout dishes like the cod and lamb. Diners rave about the "great vibe" and "amazing food." Service experiences vary, but the tasting menu with wine pairing is consistently praised. It's a must-try for seafood lovers and special occasions.

1,943 Reviews

  1. Bailey

    Atlantic Canada

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Merchant Tavern was excellent as always and remains a main staple in the St. John’s dining scene.

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  2. Ashley

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service by andrew, he was so lovely and attentive

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  3. Kristopher

    VIP

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant and warm friendly staff!Would have been nice to get the message I delivered via our reservation (anniversary), but it was very special all the same. Merry Christmas!

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  4. Devon

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, great atmosphere and service. Our Server was fantastic. Looking forward to coming back!

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  5. Sara

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my favourite restaurant, until the menu recently changed. The carbonara had big slices of garlic. My $15 drink filled less than half of a champagne flute. The mains came literally right after the appetizer, we just had our first bite. And the waiter was very rushed to take the plates and give us the bill. Wasn’t the night we were use to at Merchant.

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  6. IanS

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall it is a hit or complete miss depending on the night

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  7. Travis

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional! We both had ribeye for our mains and cod fritters for our appetizer. The steak was hands down the best steak I had in St. John’s and the cod fritters were amazing. The service was exceptional! This was our first time eating here but definitely not our last!

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  8. Victoria

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! The food and service in particular were exceptional.

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  9. Janet

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome staff!! Very attentive and friendly. Delicious food!

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  10. Derek

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have one complaint...Andrew M was off! 11 out of 10 otherwise.

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FAQs

The Merchant Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 1943 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for The Merchant Tavern

291 Water Street, St. John's, NL A1C 5C2

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Beck's Cove
  • Neighbourhood
    St. John's
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Seafood, Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking lot on Harbour Drive
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Walters
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.themerchanttavern.ca/
  • Phone number
    (709) 722-5050
  • Private party facilities
    Weddings, large scale corporate functions, private parties.Please email booking@themerchanttavern.ca for inquiries and current pricing.
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