Blue On Water

The burger was so delicious that I couldn’t take a picture in time that was already over! Very good food and beer! A little expensive for my pockets but was worth it. The waitress was very nice, helpful, good service and smile. Ambiance relaxed. I wish I had a couple more choices of main dishes.

Restraunt review only we didn't stay at the hotel. We ate here on a whim, as we were walking buy we saw the special of roasted duck breast with blueberry jus which drew us in. Our waitress was fabulous, attentive and very friendly but not so much where you feel constantly interrupted. I'm not a desert person but they sounded amazing and I wasn't let down. Everything was delicious and we would definitely come back in a heart beat and maybe next time stay in the hotel.

This restaurant and hotel is located right on Water street in downtown St. John's. I did not stay in the hotel but rather ate in the restaurant downstairs. My friend, who is a Newfoundlander, recommended this place as a lunch spot. The restaurant is super cool with thoughtful decor and both indoor and outdoor seating. They have an extensive menu with both seafood and non seafood options. The reason for such a low rating is that the service was horrible during our visit. When we checked in with the host we opted for indoor seating as the outside was full. She said when an outside table opened she would move us. We were given water and placed our food order. After 45 minutes of chatting and waiting I finally went to inquire about our order because it felt as though we were forgotten about. Once I was able to corral one of the multiple staff members I was told they were busy and they would get to us. They were rude and abrupt in their response. I told them that it would have been considerate to provide and update and perhaps refill our waters but they still were stand offish. Anyway the order came shortly thereafter and I must say; the truffle fries were the best I'd ever had. The sandwich I ordered was also fabulous. Improvement on service is needed.

Very nice restaurant, one of the best in the area. The service was amazing. Lily W was our waiter, give her a raise. A littly pricey but totally worth it. We ate very late abd were not rushed. Food was impeccable.

I was in Newfoundland for 4 days, I ate at a plethora of places including fine dining and pubs. Of all places, this was hands down the favourite of the group. The food was phonemal, curated perfectly. The service and drinks were also top tier. I will definitely come back next time I am in the city!

I didn’t stay at the hotel but ate at the restaurant and I must say it’s the best breakfast on the island. I had the banana Bread French roach and my fiancé has the mushroom omelet. I am telling you this was the best breakfast. We struggle on the island a little to find a high quality breakfast place we were here for 5 days on business. Trust me when I tell you best breakfast!

Lovely stay at blue on the water Lovely staff - rooms were great and a nice size Pillows weren’t my favourite (but that’s a me thing) Lots of natural light downtown - parking was a small issue. It only coz the Main Street was closed for August Would recommend Also had dinner down stairs and would also recommend- duck was exceptional

The hotel is perfectly located on Water Street, close to everything. Our room looked out onto the street (which appears to be a pedestrian area - at least for while we were there). The room was large and bathroom amazing! The streetside restaurant was very popular (you need to make dinner reservations). We had breakfast on the day we headed out of St Johns and it was really nice (fishcakes).

Love this spot! Been here for breakfast on the right side which is lighter and white and modern. The brie breakfast sandwich is so good I came back two days in a row for it!

This is a review for the dinner. We were without a reservation and got into town a bit too late- it was 9 pm and we were a large family table, and so we couldn't get into the resto we wanted to. We wandered in here because at least the servers were friendly and would accommodate- the table was cozy and it started off nicely but the food was just inedible. Pictured are the beef burger- it was so hard I couldn't even bite into it, the fish tacos which were soggy and tasting like it was frozen. And the fries that came out completely soggy that I wondered if it was a thing but no. They had somehow made fries drenched in oil and just served it like that. When I mentioned it to the waitress she offered to bring me new fries but by then it was just too late and I had no faith. The beer at the table also came with a huge crack in the glass- and the server replaced it promptly. Overall I'd say wonderful servers- keep it up but the food and kitchen needs a LOT of work. I'd call it a tourist trap. I do not recommend.

Perfect. Comes with a smile. Very tasty. I came for the Lobster Benedict, but it is seasonal and was not on the menu. This was my alternative. Salmon Benedict with substitute hash browns for truffle fries with aoli side. Nice ambience too (There's a lounge/bar and a divided restaurant). I would come back.

Excellent food, phenomenal service and people that go out of their way to make sure your experience is first class. We were in St. Johns for our honeymoon trip and were able to get a reservation the day before. Friendly as soon as we walked in. Our server was a class act, well versed and knowledgable about the menu and drinks but in a down to earth way. We ordered the pork belly for an appetizer and the seared tuna and duck for our entrees. Perfectly prepared and made with love- a rarity it seems nowadays. We had a drink at the end that the server and the bartender were not familiar with, and they went out of their way to make their take on it which exceeded expectations. Recently I've been losing faith in the service industry, but this experience restores my appreciation for craft of dining. Bravo.

Truly excellent service to help sort out some food allergy issues. The food was outstanding

9 of us went for dinner last night. I enjoyed the white fish (cod) and some others enjoyed the seafood pasta. Everything looked and tasted good. Wines were a bit overpriced but service was great and we had. Nice dinner

Awesome drink menu, alongside a salivating menu (green goddess salad and the seared salmon are crazy good). Great staff. Always feel welcomed, and taken care of.

awesome dining..... great food even better staff...try the Fishcakes... the best won't be disappointed...time and money we'll spent !!!

Street parking It is nearly impossible to get a table anywhere in Newfoundland so a reservation in advance is a very wise idea, otherwise you will have a rough time. We were lucky that this place had one table available when we walked into the bar cause when u called they did not have anything available. SPRITZER closest thing to the ones I had in florence I am impressed, I would have so many of those they were pretty great RICOTTA CANELLONI pretty good overall but if I needed to get something out of the plate would be the lemon sauce, too overwhelming, so much soy hat I could nearly taste the truffle and that is a cardinal sin to me, truffle is an amazing taste and so pristine it should never be overpowered much less for something as mundane as lemon. CHOCOLATE CAKE- a bit burned on the edges but the cream on top and the strawberries made sure that the burned flavor did not spoil my experience. hope that this burning isn't a regular thing and it only happened to me. over all the cake was pretty good given it was a bit burned. They dont believe in A/C so it can get pretty warm while eating here. forget bout parking at this place as the area is street parking only and some private lots but this is the downtown so depending on what time you come it can get pretty busy and hard to find a spot. the servings here are not as large so do not come here too crazy hungry you will be disappointed if you do. overall beautiful place, the service could be better but the server was friendly overall, the food needs some work on from the serving size to the seasoning overpower but it is ok to give it a try if you must.

We have been to cheerful bars and fancy restaurants, but we will never forget our time at Blue on Water, From the owners to the staff, all were amazingly friendly and sincere, throughout our stay, our room was gorgeous and the cleaning staff kept it clean and fresh, Many thanks to Sully, (Sullivan) and Pete, who made our stay memorable. Sully, with his cheerful greetings and funny banter, we couldn't thank him enough for his personal assistance to pick us up when my wife injured her ankle and we couldn't get a cab! When we returned to the hotel, our family & friends (so grateful to have them in our lives) ordered dinner delivered to our room, The meal included the best seafood chowder I've ever tasted, with the seafood linguine, and the creme brulee, it was an out of body experience! Just so thankful that we stayed at Blue on Water, coolest hotel/bar/restaurant in Newfoundland, and thanks again to Sully, Pete and the staff, our experience in St. John's will be one of our fondest memories and remains in our bucket list to return in the future.

Easily the best food I had in St John's. The service was great and the food amazing. I had the seafood linguine. Yum. The shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly.

Blue on water is a hotel, restaurant and bar. If you're looking for something quieter the restaurant is a great option. The food and service were great. The items on the menu show refinement and creativity, like picked watermelon rind in a salad or smoked dates! I had a hard time deciding just on one dish, so I tried the cauliflower with Garam masala with the smoked dates appetizer, definitely big enough to share! Then I tried the lemon ricotta cannelloni. Wasn't a huge fan of the consistency of the ricotta filling. Last but not least the caramel cheesecake, flourless chocolate cake and soft churned coffee ice cream!!! In order of recommendations: cheesecake, coffee ice cream and then the flourless chocolate cake (a bit too dry). All in all, great experience! Even as a vegetarian in Newfoundland, who can't share everyone else's enthusiasm for lobster and fish!

Blue On Water is a fancy fine dining restaurant located right downtown St. John's. I came here to accompany my friends cravings for seafood and was shocked at how many wonderful vegetarian options they had on the menu. I ordered the roasted cauliflower and found it to be exceptionally delicious, sweet, and spiced. The presentation of the food here is 5 stars and I would go as far to stay the taste is 5 stars as well. Our server was experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly. I do wish they had a more original and uniquely crafted cocktail menu as opposed to the signature cocktails they offered; I felt like that was the only thing missing from my dining experience. All and all, I feel very comfortable recommending Blue on Water to friends and strangers to eat!

Decent restaurant and the portion of their appetizer/starter surprised me because they are more of full size plate than small plate.

I decided to come here with a couple friends since we wanted to go to a higher end restaurant downtown as I would be leaving the province the following day. As mentioned in other reviews, this place is downtown, so parking can be a bit difficult, but I was expecting it as its pretty much the same issue across all restaurants downtown St. John's. The entrance was quite weird, as there was an open bar section, then a closed off dining section that we had made reservations for. We ended up going into the bar section first because we didn't understand how the restaurant was laid out. The inside is really nice, and the server hung our jackets up for us. There was also a small wedding group dressed up super fancy at another table, so we definitely felt under-dressed. The wait for our meals was a bit long, but since I had ordered a steak, I can understand why it took longer than the average restaurant. We were even offered a free bread appetizer with olive oil and balsamic for our wait. I got the Beef Striploin ($34) 10oz special of the day, which came with potatoes, gravy, almonds, cheese, cauliflower, and a nice garnish. The 10oz of steak may have been too much, but it was awfully delicious. The thick cut of meat mixed very well with the mashed potatoes & gravy, as well as the thin slices of almonds which gave the plate a nice crunch. Surprisingly, the cheesy cauliflower was the highlight of the plate other than the steak. I can't remember what cheese they used, but if I went back I would absolutely need to ask. I haven't been to other pricier spots downtown St. John's, but I was super impressed by the quality of steak for the reasonable price. It would have been nice to be served our dishes a bit quicker, but the quality of the dish was awesome. Also, I appreciate how there was some lower priced dish (burger & fries) for our friend who didn't want to spend as much going out to a nice restaurant. I would definitely come here again if I was looking for a good steak downtown St. John's.

Stopped for a beer so glad stayed for lunch. Every bite was a delight. Lobster melt was sweet and the cheese added a new dimension. The shrimp tacos had great little bite to them. Of course the fish cakes were something I hope to recreate back home.

Had two very different and separate meals here (both were on the bar side). One was lunch, where it was very quiet (seafood chowder is a must try, pea fries are a do not try) and one was dinner where it was quite crowded and busy (crab mac and cheese is also a must try). Service was great both times, esp at lunch and we were there with a big group. I was asked how my food was and I noted that the pea fries were super dry and inedible. I declined their offer for a replacement, and they took the fries off my bill. Even though it was busy at dinner (pretty sure there was a game on), we still received prompt service. There are a lot of bars/pubs to choose from along the way. Try Blue if you'd like, if you don't, you're not missing out.

Modern decor and intimate ambience. It's adjacent to a hotel that's also artistic. I wasn't a fan of their cocktail since it's a bit strong for my taste. I do like their beer collection tho which includes both local and imports. This is a perfect drinking stop before moving on to the next party.

I had a great lunch slash day-drinking sesh at this new age pub on Water Street complete with my own Allan Hawco spotting for a little extra dose of Newfoundland awesome! Skip the white linen restaurant side for the tall tables and concrete bar that's much more comfortable for a couple cocktails. The mixed drink menu is pretty sweet and sugary but they were happy to make whatever I wanted from their very well stocked bar. My Old Fashioned was a bit...light, so maybe stick to simpler drinks if you really mean business. I can only speak to the lunch menu but the Emmental grilled cheese on sour dough with truffle Parmesan fries was a treat and a half, not to mention a steal at about $12 for more food than I could dream of finishing. I believe half my Sammie was left on the plate and it wasn't for lack of trying. The downside? Some of the slowest service I've ever experienced. I'd say it took half an hour to get our drinks. I kid you not.

I came here recently in a group for brunch. The place is very clean and has a sleek contemporary design. Not a lot of seating but a there is an adjacent bar that is larger. The restrooms were clean and looked fairly new. For brunch I had the two egg breakfast with ham. It was a very good sized meal and it tasted fresh. The eggs were a little watery or maybe not fully cooked which kind of turned me off to finishing them. I also had a glass of milk which was served to me in a very chilled glass which I thought was wonderful. The waitress wasn't overly friendly she seem annoyed somewhat. Maybe it wasn't her day but regardless you should always have a smile. I would come back and I would recommend the brunch to others. What really made the experience 4 stars instead of three was the chilled glass of milk. The food overall was tasty but nothing to get excited about. Definitely a good place to take a group though.

If you like boutique hotels, stay here. In fact, just stay here, the rooms have an interesting design and setup - each unique. The beds a re "ok" but nothing to whine about, too soft for my liking. Location wise, perfect. Moving forward, I will keep staying here and would highly recommend it. Now... the restaurant isn't quite aligned with the hotel. Breakfast is good, but who really messes that one up?! Lunch works / convenient, but nothing to rave. Dinner (ribeye) was disappointing. For the price, I was expecting more. Same for desert. What appears as a snazzy hotel is supported by a mediocre restaurant. It's not terrible but.. Like I sad before, it's not aligned with the hotel expectations.

We sailed in on rainy weekday evening, approached restaurants recommended by Yelp to find no tables available or noisy beyond credulity. Blue On Blue was a drip-in surprise - quiet, enthusiastic service, menu of interesting small and large, careful selection of wines, and specials that attracted half our party of four. Oysters from PEI were sweet and fresh, salads generous, scallops and halibut perfectly cooked, shared desserts just fine. I'd highly recommend a visit, perhaps in preference to those higher in the St. John's list; you should not be disappointed.

Came in for brunch and no tables without a reso on the restaurant side so sat self seating at the pub side. First thing, it was terribly hot inside for April. Like uncomfortable. Mimosas sorta made it better, sorta. The food took over 40 min to come out. Seemed like it was the same problem throughout the restaurant as many people were complaining about waiting, and our side was only half full. Breakfast burrito was nothing special, not enough eggs, too much cheese. See my pic to see how the sauce came out, messy, half Full and looked unappetizing. Smoked salmon Benedict was average All in all it was a disappointing experience with OK food and the long wait didn't help. Maybe would have been better on the restaurant side? But still not an excuse for bad service.

Blue on Water has gone one of my go to places for breakfast/brunch. My favourite meal is the banana pancakes with the home fries -- Mmmmm! I love the atmosphere of the restaurant and service is always friendly and attentive. Great place to try if you're in the downtown St John's area!

I've been to Blue on Water several times and this restaurant continues to meet my expectations. I have been to Blue for brunch and lunch, so my comments will reflect those experiences. Atmosphere: Casual, relaxed, friendly staff and pretty typical service/wait time. Food: I've only ever had the smoked salmon bagel and seafood chowder (appetizer) + steak and fries (main). Both meals were quite delicious and I would happily recommend them. They specialize (from what I know) in seafood. Price: Both the brunch and lunch range from $10-25 Overall: I will continue to recommend this restaurant to both friends and tourists alike. If you're looking for a nice night out with your S/O or with friends, definitely check out Blue on Water.

Ordered the special, lobster eggs benny and the muscles. The muscles were bland. The eggs benny were tasty but the portion size was substantially minimal.

The manage or owner(Sully) was unbelievably accommodating and great. Lobster eggs Benedict were tasty but unfortunately didn't knock my socks off. The ambiance was super and offered great variety between the bar side and the restaurant side.

Amazing place. Home away from home. So so nice here. Owner Sullivan is the best. The service was excellent. Love the room. Thank you

I hosted a business lunch for six today and it was a huge success. The service was excellent, the wine was chilled perfectly and the food was all served quickly and exactly to order. Two orders of the cod special, two burgers of the day with beet salad and two orders of salmon from the menu. All of the fish was perfectly prepared and the sides were delicious. This is my first choice for a special occasion lunch, and the seafood specials never disappoint!

- Had to wait 30 minutes for our table to be prepared even though we had a reservation. - Had to ask for water on the table after we received apps. - Very very slow. I like to not be rushed throughout my meal but it was a bit much. Slow to take your order (at least 30 minutes), and it felt like we were waiting a particularly long time for each course. Ended up being there for 3.5 hours for standard 3 course meal. Service was mediocre. - Very pricey for the quality of the food on the supper menu. Salty food, too salty for my liking.

Great breakfast. Eggs Benedict many ways. Smoke salmon yummie chewy bagel. Omelettes to change your life according to our excellent watress. Loved this breakfast!

Had an amazing salon dinner here for a really reasonable price. Service was great. Very friendly and very fast. Gave me a run down of the specials that day but I was hell bent on getting some salmon while I was out in st-johns. It's was perfectly cooked, crispy exterior and a soft fall apart in your mouth interior. Taste was top notch and I would definitely rate it as my number one salmon meal. All in all a great atmosphere in here with good music, good tv programming and a great view of the street. The only problem I had was that I did not find this place 4 days ago when I got here. Damn!

We were wandering around and decided to stop in on a Sunday afternoon for a glass of wine. Great little spot to do just that, on the bar side! A little dark bit good to relax for an afternoon.

Great lunch sitting at the bar, enjoying the food and beer. My husband was delighted with his cod, I had "breakfast" of a brie, mushroom and asparagus omelet with yummy multi-grain toast and cubed, fried potatoes. Highly recommend!

Went to just grab a couple cocktails and some appetizers and everything we tried we loved! Service was excellent too. Could use a few more interesting / adventurous cocktails as everything on the list was pretty standard.. but honestly it was all still super delicious!

Raw oysters were good. Chill atmosphere. Would make it a regular spot if keep this up!

I dined here for the first time tonight with my boyfriend. We did not have a reservation but only needed to wait 15 minutes for a table. The staff were very friendly. We ordered an appetizer that came quickly, followed by our main courses of chicken and steak. The steak was delicious, the only problem was it was too small! But the delicious home cut fries and split peas made up for that. It was a great meal in a comfortable environment. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a night out.

I had the pleasure of staying at Blue for almost a week. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Sully and his team made you feel right at home and very welcome. The rooms were immaculate and well maintained and the food was some of the best I have had in St. John's. I fell in love with the pork tenderloin which was served with cornbread. I also had a small side of Gouda mashed potatoes. In a word, amazing. I will definitely be staying there again next time I am in the area.

Our dinner experience at this restaurant this week was like none I have had in my entire life...and unfortunately, not in a good way. First, I should clarify that the food was very, very good. I had the salmon and my husband had pork and both were delicious. Overpriced at $32 and $36 respectively? Yes, but still delicious. The disappointing part was every single element of our dinner experience from beginning to end other than the food - I don't even know where to begin. The dichotomy between the food and service experience was so vast. The table was dirty, there was sticky spots left on it; our waiter told us 1 of 3 available specials of the evening, which we didn't realize until we had ordered and the next party came in and we heard a different server tell them; the server poured our wine from carafe to glass like it was a race and he needed to dump it in ASAP; after our appetizers and before our dinner, our server took our bread away - clearly, we should have eaten faster; he filled his time in between serving by drying dishes immediately behind our table and clanging the dishes in our ears; lastly, when he brought us the bill, he forgot the candies so did a lengthened body stretch to grab the worthers original, stuffed his hand in the jar with it tilted sideways and managed to grab a couple candies. I am not someone to trash restaurants lightly and felt increasingly sad throughout the entire meal for the kitchen staff. At a minimum, I expect restaurant service to measure up to the price and quality of food served and in this instance, I am saddened to say that was not the case as I've never lived such an incongruous dinner experience in 20 plus years. This is easily fixable for the restaurant - start at front of house.

Really great service and food! Loved the healthier options! We had the salad with salmon and the salmon tacos, All was awesome and super fresh. The staff was super!

Breakfast is easily the best in town. Sadly, non attentive and uncaring wait staff spoil the experience. The portions are well prepared and presented. We arrived Sunday morning without a booking and despite three staff standing at the counter waited 6 minutes before they even spoke to us. Not even a "We'll be with you in 5 minutes!" Basically we were ignored and then asked if we had a booking. Once seated the poor service continued with clearly untrained staff having to be asked for basics like water, coffee and fresh pepper. Bottom line; the service is so poor it detracts from the otherwise excellent meal and room.

I went with my wife. We cook often and eat out often as well, but avoid places that specialize in grease infused menu items. Blue isn't one of those places. The decor and the general vibe was pretty good, but we went for the food. We are foodies with experiences in many countries, and like most of the "so-called" better restaurants, the prices were mostly as we expected, if not a little higher. With soup apps at $9+(CAN) you get the idea. No bread or any kind of complimentary starter was offered as we waited for our apps. I had the Curry Cauliflower soup, my wife the Squash Soup. Both were very good, though neither came with any bread either. It was then we realized we had no napkins. Doh! Quickly rectified, and then after a reasonable wait, the waiter returned to inquire whether we had left room for dessert! He was obviously confused - we had not even had our entrées at this point! The mains finally came. My wife had the Pot au Feu; seafood served in a hot bowl. The Pot au Feu at 29+ did not seem too fresh. The scallops, in particular, had an "off" scent. (and she knows her scallops) In all, there were two scallops, two shrimp, around 12 mussels, and one piece of rather bland salmon (over cooked) There was a lot of liquid (soup?), and for veg, the equivalent of about 1/2 small sliced carrot - not a starch nor a green veg to be seen at all in this main dish. Not what was expected at the price point of $29. I had the grilled salmon, a simple prep to be sure. It was as good as any I had, but no better than most. It was served with a measure of tartar type sauce drizzled on the plate and small square (2" X 2" approx.) of scalloped potato with cheese, the cheese on bottom being overly browned from the pan and next to impossible to cut right through with just a fork. For veg it came with about a fork full of sautéed arugula. This, at $28+(CAN) seems a little bit too pricey. Considering the prep time and the fact that the salmon was obviously farmed - not wild Atlantic or Pacific, though I know that's near impossible to come by nowadays, this was mediocre at best. (They must have been short on any kind of green veg that evening.) Add in, a middle of the road glass of pino for 10 bucks each and you end up with a nice bill, and a not so nice dining experience. (ambiance and service generally excluded.) Would we return? Probably not, considering the abundant choices of fine dining restaurants in St. John's now. I wouldn't be able to recommend it to others, but wouldn't try to talk you out of it either. Your experience may be better. Considering this was on a slow early Monday evening, I hope it wasn't as good as they get at Blue On Water.

Not easy to find parking on street and would walk another hill to eat here again. Delicious eggs Benedict with pea meal bacon and tiny round potatoes rather than chopped large potatoes. Service professional and efficient. Clean, classy environment, a bit noisy when full during Sunday brunch.

Always good food with local selections. Great atmosphere and service too! The bar is also a local fav.

I went here with friends for brunch and ordered the Duck BLT with a side caesar salad. The duck BLT was competent but not really memorable. The caesar salad didn't have any dressing. The brought some extra dressing but it tasted like it was from a bottle, and still not very good. One person in the group ordered a large caesar salad with some chicken for her entree, and keep expressing that it was tasteless. Adding more dressing didn't help. Overall, the restaurant seemed competent but really a place I'd recommend.

Have had two pretty good experiences at Blue on Water. I liked all the Newfoundland fare on the menu. For brunch, tried the toutons with molasses and also syrup, but I have to say that molasses is a clear winner to accompany for these fluffy, dough-like pancakes. For dinner, had really good cod tongues and caesar salad. The martinis were yummy. Would recommend this place as a good place to take visitors.

This place has changed for the worse. We had brunch there and it wasn't very good at all. Flavourless and cold.

Went here with a good buddy of mine. Thought that since there was a limited menu, things should be really good... right? Well, we were never offered water first nor last..... which I could easily overlook. However, I ordered the duck. The waitress never asked me how I wanted it cooked and quite frankly I was so caught up in the conversation, I didn't think to request. Most chefs will cook it medium rare, however, this dish was just a hair off raw. It was also the chewiest, most sinewy duck I've ever had. The rice and sauce it was in was tasty but a touch on the salty side. Would I go back.... with all of the great options in downtown St John's, probably not.

Wow nice bar food, great drinks and fast service. Had drinks and lunch by the window on a sunny day. Good location in down town nice with windows open. Fast service enjoyed our server nice to speak with made us feel at home. Great steak and massed. Thanks