Menu for The Boreal Diner in Bonavista, NL
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Cuisines:
American North American
American North American
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Features:
Takeout , Delivery
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Dietary:
Vegetarian , Gluten Free , Vegan
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Known for:
Beer, Cocktails, Great cocktails, Coffee, Healthy options, Great tea selection, Vegetarian options, Wine, Vegan options, Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Upscale, NFC mobile payments, Alcohol, Dessert, Dine-in, Dinner, Hard liquor, Lunch, Good for groups, Accepts reservations, High chairs, Restroom, Seating, Outdoor seating, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating,Read more
The Boreal Diner in Bonavista, NL, is a sought-after American restaurant, boasting an average rating of 4 stars. Here’s what diners have to say about The Boreal Diner. Today, The Boreal Diner will be open from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Don’t risk not having a table. Call ahead and reserve your table by calling (709) 476-2330.
Looking for something specific? The Boreal Diner includes glutenfree dietary options.
Other favorable attributes include: healthy options.
Looking for other options with similar menus? Check out Ragged Rocks Gastropub and Marsh's Snack Bar.
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Wow! Every aspect of our experience at The Boreal Diner was exceptional. The food was beautifully presented and was so fresh and... flavorful. Our server was capable, pleasant and knowledgeable. The peaceful, relaxed, warm atmosphere drew me in and the foodand service will keep me coming back. I have read a few preposterous reviews here. I think internet trolls have hit therestaurant review circuit. Tourist trap? I am a local and I am happy to be trapped at the Boreal Diner! I am quite confidentthat most tourists will be as well! Someone in our party referred to this restaurant as a true ?diamond in the rough?. While itis true that this ?Rock? of a province is rough, and the Boreal Diner is a true gem, it is not too glittery or pretentious tosit right at home in Bonavista. They have struck a perfect balance here! Read more
Is The Boreal pricey? Yes Is it worth it? YES! I'm so glad we went. The Boreal is not just for getting a meal, but it's also... about having an experience. The food is unique & everything was delicious. My husband had Eggplant salad & duck breast. I hadthe Chanterelle tart & Celeriac steak. We enjoyed every bite. The presentation was beautiful, the food was scrumptious & theservice was excellent! Not one negative thing to say about this restaurant. If you're tired of fried foods... you'll love thehealthy & delicious meals here.Thanks for a great experience. Read more
Atmosphere was cute, but we were seated right next to a used book shelf, where people were staring at us as we waited for food.... The service was lacking, with the waiter not filling our water glasses and instead providing a mason jar to fill our own- thisalways tends to drip and is not elegant. We were only provided with a fork and knife, to be used for the entire three coursemeal, which is a bit odd at this price scale. The servers were friendly, but missed details like who ordered what at our tableof two. These details are expected at this type of restaurant. Bread provided to the table was not enough for the long wait forfood, we only got once slice cut in 4 small squares to share.The appetizers were disappointing, my chanterelle tart was ice coldin the centre as if it has been stored in the fridge, and because of this the pastry was rock hard. My wife's scallops wereovercooked and were finished with FAR too much salt to the point I heard her crunching on it loudly. The main dishes were notbetter- my wife's Kimchi noodle bowl was good but not spectacular- cheap places in town make it much better for $12 rather than$36 here. Also if we did not get three courses, the portion size would have been extremely small. The pork belly was completelysoft and chewy. My duck pasta dish was also no better. I got dry duck breast shredded on top of bland pesto pasta that was quitechewy. The parmesan was added beforehand and had no taste. We were not offered pepper, salt or additional parmesan on our maindishes. The desserts had to be the worst of all. My molasses custard pie had no garnish or ice cream, and was bland with a badtexture- it tasted and felt like pumpkin pie without any spices and was most certainly not custard. My wife's green tea-peachcake tasted not of green tea, nor peach. It was quite bland and also was not presented more than being put on a plate. We loveBonavista very much and come each year to celebrate our anniversary, however this will be our Read more
Within this cozy beautiful restaurant you will find some really top quality local and creative food. There is also artwork and ... delicious coffee. Lovely staff, timely service, clean environment! I must add there was a good playlist tonight. Read more
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When is The Boreal Diner open?
The Boreal Diner is open on the following days:
Monday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Saturday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunday: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
What forms of payment are accepted at The Boreal Diner?
They accept Apple Pay and Google Pay at The Boreal Diner.
Does The Boreal Diner offer delivery?
Yes, The Boreal Diner offers delivery.
The best meal we had on our trip to Newfoundland, so glad we were able to make a last minute reservation! Complex, scrumptious... dishes. Amazing value. Read more