Portage
Ranked 72nd on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list for 2026, offering a relaxed atmosphere and interpreting Newfoundland ingredients with global flavors.
A casual-style restaurant opened by chefs Celeste Mah and Ross Larkin on Water Street, ranking 72nd on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list for 2026 (and 78th in 2025). The dishes blend global influences with local Newfoundland ingredients on a frequently changing, share-style menu. Highlights include scallop toast, pork dumplings, and cured Arctic char. Reviews note that the dining pace can be leisurely and wait times can be long without a reservation, so booking in advance is highly recommended. Open for dinner only, closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Diners report that the average spend is often higher than the prices indicated on some platforms. Located downtown, close to the harbor pedestrian area.
Opening hours
Thu–Mon from 17:00 to approx. 21:00–22:00, Tue–Wed Closed (Closing times vary across platforms)
Nearby sights
- Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
- Water Street
- Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
- Jellybean Row
- The Rooms
- George Street
- Johnson Geo Centre
- Quidi Vidi Lake