One of my most favorite places to eat when I am home. Food is always great, service is always great and very nice atmosphere.

I really enjoyed Get Stuffed but I think the name lets it down a bit. You get really good refined food, but to me the name evokes a buffet or some kind of highway greasy spoon.

In addition to the great food the service was good, and the cocktails were great.

Good food, great service

Get Stuffed is one of our go-to restaurants. The food is good and the service is excellent. Especially love the fact that you can order a hot dog with any meal. :)
Really like the hazelnut chicken, mac n' cheese and the baked banana in phyllo pastry with ice cream and chocolate is great for dessert.

Awesome food...awesome place

Situated in downtown st johns.Sick of all the normal eaterys??? Try this ..its a place of old victorian charm, Newfoundland hospitality and exquisite meals!

you won't go hungry

Generous portions, but very well done and tasty as well.
Limited wine list. Everyone in our group was very happy with their meal.

Awesome Serivce and Food

We went there on Saturday evening and it was very growded. The Service was very friendly and helpfull and the Food (Mac n´cheese with real cheese and stuffed Pasta with braised lamb) was terrific. As starter we had a very good Panzanella salad with light Dressing and pretty good bread.
One of the best Restaurants in St. John´s and not... more

My husband does not get over this place

We had clam chowder- a must- calamari, cod and mussels in a maple sauce! Everything was phenomenal! They have great services plus a lovely view if you get to sit on the second floor next to the window.

Good options

Stopped in here for dinner recently while in town for work. Nice little place; great friendly service.
The menu had many different and unique offerings. I started with the mussels appetizer which was quite nice. For dinner, I ordered the duck which was OK ... the dinners do not include sides but they have many sides options.
We two people,... more

Charming restaurant and lovely food

We were able to get a Friday night table on short notice. The main floor room is comfortable but not intimate. The menu is quite unique and varied and there were two daily soups and two daily entrees. We were served a plate of deep fried wonton wrappers with dip before the meal. Very tasty. For starters we ordered the... more

Exceptional

My wife and I were in Newfoundland for the first time visiting my sister. She actually lives about an hour out of St. John's but also has a place in the city.
We wanted to treat her to a nice evening out for dinner so after some research I decided to take her here. And she enthusiastically affirmed my choice.... more

To be honest we were really looking forward to trying Get Stuffed after reading the glowing reviews. The service couldn't be faulted. Staff were extremely helpful, friendly and attentive. The restaurant on two floors was cosy and clean. I found the food a little lacking. It want bad, just compared to some other places we ate at in St Johns it just didn't make the grade. Portions were quite... more

Great Evening with Friends

We have been there twice now with a group of about 16 in the upstairs area which is off on its own and gives a very special select fun dining experience. The menu is always great, I had the duck....great!! There is always something for everyone......we got out of there without any holds backs for about $50 each all in..........great... more

Lunch

Stopped by for lunch. Menu is simple, with adequate choices for lunch Staff friendly and attentive. Location is opposite the NL National War Memorial with a view of the harbour.

Quaint spot with great food

Stopped in here for dinner with a colleague and friend on a business trip. We were very well received without reservations on a Sunday evening in this converted house, across the street from a/the war memorial. The menu was simple but offered lots of unique choices, and the 3 daily specials made it that much more interesting. I started with... more

Very good food, cozy atmosphere, neat menu

Love the menu's variety and the portion size is perfect for trying out a bunch of different things all in one sitting! You are definitely full when you leave. Loved the mac and cheese, scallops, string beans wrapped in bacon, etc. all delicious comfort foods.

Unique food for unique taste

Food is very good for those who like to try different food than they normally are use to. A good place to bring those who want a different experience yet a good one.

Love the food. Love the atmosphere

We've eaten at Get Stuffed a few times. Love the atmosphere there - favourite seating spots is the window in both first snd second floors. There's also a two seat spot on the second floor just at the top of the stairs. I love the way they offer their sides ... You order them separate from the entree. Great choices.... more

Fantastic Service

W love going to Get Stuffed. have gone there for New years eve for the past 5 or 6 years and love it more each year. we go at other times through out the year, but New Years is our favorite. Regardless of the time of day or the season, the staff are wonderfol and the food always great.

Get stuffed at Get Stuffed

Delicious food, varied menu, and great prices. The mac and cheese is their speciality and very popular with the guests.

Excellent food and service

We've been here before and it is one of our favorites in St. John's. It is really a "must try" restaurant. It is small so reservations are suggested. The menu is varied enough to satisfy all tastes. Entrees come in regular and a larger "get stuffed" size for the larger appetite. Sides are to be ordered separately. Highly recommended for... more

You gotta eat here

First, I don't usually recommend restaurants this highly, but seriously, this is such an interesting restaurant that you don't want to miss. To the church pew bench to the pulpit as you walk in, this place has some charm. From the moment I sat down (as a lone diner), the staff made me hungry telling me about their specials. I... more

Must eat restaurant

I've been here probably a half dozen times in the last 3 years. Delicious, good staff on hand, and for the quality of the meal - very well priced. The only thing I would recommend is go with people you don't mind sharing with...everyone should order something different and kind of have a pot luck. I've had some things here... more

Friendly little place

Went here for supper with some friends, and enjoyed the wonderful cozy atmosphere of this restaurant. Servers were very friendly and service was quick. Their cod dishes are well executed, and the dishes here are amenable for sharing among a group. Dishes come in a regular portion size or a "get stuffed" large size for those with insatiable appetites. Worth... more

Awesome Cod

Ate here for lunch with a group of co-workers. We didn't have an appetizer but had the pan fried cod with lemon drawn butter (on the side). The concept of ordering sides separately was different but the upside is that I split with someone who ordered something different...we had grilled vedg (ok) and sweet potato fries (very good). The cod... more

Loved it

My boyfriend & I have eaten here & we thoroughly enjoyed the food, the servers & the overall ambiance.

Good food...size choice

The food at this restaurant is very good, and you can choose your sides and portion size to boot. Works for all appetites and tastes

The Service Was Out Of This World

I cannot remember the last time I had such a top notch service experience. They could have served me anything and I think I would have left in a good mood. It's beyond me how I never got the ladies name, but let me tell you... Amazing! As for the food, it was good to very good but not quite... more

Full of Character

The quality of the atmosphere, food and wine are high. There are opportunities for vegetarian dishes although the menu has not changed significantly for several years. It might be time to offer some different dishes.

a fun place

Very good food and service. Obviously, a lot of locals. Reservations a good idea even though we managed to get in on the late side. Very enjoyable with nice ambience.

Tasty Meal in a nice restaurant within minutes walk of Quality Inn

I was a "flight delay" guest in St. John's for the day so I decided to enjoy a nice meal. I read about Get Stuffed and took a chance. I tried the Carrot Ginger soup for my starter, and it was very nice. Not as gingery as I might have liked, but it was a wonderful silky flavourful. Next I... more

Don't pass this restaurant by

Nestled in an old house in downtown St. John's this cozy restaurant have a menu of homemade meals that will keep you coming back. With its old world charm & staff that will soon learn your name & not forget it, it's a "must eat" restaurant in St. John's.

Delicious

I would definitely add this restaurant to the list of favourites in St. John's. Delicious food, great service, comfortable atmosphere.

I got stuffed

Great service, great meal. Lots of choice of comfort foods, but also some fancier choices. Always the option of the "get stuffed" size (I.e. Large!), but the regular size was more than enough fir me. Nice atmosphere as well

Good food and friendly service

location was excellent not far from hotel, was open on a Sunday evening in October, food was good and friendly service.

Got stuffed at Get Stuffed

So far this is the best restaurant we have been to in St. John's. The service is OUTSTANDING! The food was excellent......I highly recommend the seafood stew and the meatloaf. The glazed carrots and mashed root vegetables were phenomenal!!
And with several drinks and dessert our bill was less than $130! Very good value considering the portions were huge. I... more

An excellent recommendation

We visited this restaurant with friends from St John's. We were a party of four and had a variety of dishes.
Our server was very friendly, helpful & gave us lots of information about the dishes, along with how the "Get Stuffed" portions work. You get plenty of food in the standard portion size - only the very hungry need... more

Delicious Meal, Excellent Service

I ate at Get Stuffed for the first time this past September and I loved it! The place is small and I imagine could get crowded if it became very busy but I liked the cozy and relaxed atmosphere and ambiance of the place. We were served promptly and our server was very informative about specials, certain items on the... more

Atmosphere and Quality

The building is full of character and the standards remain high at this creative restaurant. There is no problem with omitting meat from a dish and amending the price accordingly and there are several vegetarian options. Good wines and a willingness to offer less common varieties, for example, Viognier from California. Very pleasant atmosphere for dining and socialising.
Newfoundland chic... more

Interesting Dishes

I was unable to get in for supper as I failed to make a reservation . The next day my wife and I stopped for a snack around 3:30 and found several interesting options. We only wished that we had more time to spend in St. John's as we would have liked to come back to Get Stuffed.

Delicious meal and great service

This is a lovely little spot with delicious food, large portions (and I'm not talking about the 'get stuffed' portions but the regular ones). Good well-made comfort food at prices that are not bad in a city where restaurants can be pricey.

Great food, but we didn't get stuffed at all!! And we ordered "get stuffed" portions! The place is very good for a romantic dinner.

Great find in Duckworth Street

This restaurant was so good we went back the next night! Reasonably priced for this area and very, very good food. Lots of choices as sides are ordered separately. The cod is fabulous - had it twice! Regular portions (vs. 'get stuffed' size) are large and more than enough. Small but decent wine list. Great ambience in older house.
They... more

Enjoyable

Good food and good atmosphere. Had a nice table upstairs overlooking the street and park. Had the lamb which was great. Note that each dish can be up sized, but they are pretty good in first place so you may not need to 'get stuffed' with the upsize.

Delicious family-style dinner

We visited Get Stuffed with a group of seven people. Our service was prompt and informal, which fits with the atmosphere of the place. Very comfortable. We each had individual entrees, all tasty, but the sides were served family style and were quite delicious: green beans with bacon, mashed root veggies with parsnips/carrots/sweet potato and sauteed corn. Lots of people... more

A Great Name for Restaurant

This place was recommended to me and t didn't disappoint. The service was excellent. The waiter explained how the menu worked and went into detail with some of the items. I had the scallops, which were to die for and the pasta special. Dessert was a chocolate orange ice cream cake. Prices are reasonable an portions are ideal.

Worst restaurant I've ever been to

I just felt like screaming "Are you f---ing kidding me?!" the entire time I was there.
My fish was way over cooked (which they did take off the bill for me), and the corn was practically gray -- although that might have been the bad lighting. We could barely read the menus because of it. Mum said she enjoyed her... more

Amazing Sunday Brunch

This place was fantastic! The baked Brie was one of the best foods I've ever had! The grilled cheese was also great, and so was the French toast. The caser salad had an added bonus;Bacon! This place is perfect for everyone!!!

Private Party

These folks did a bang-up job on our private reception. The food was wonderful, the service divine, and the staff tremendously helpful.

Surprising find

We walked by this restaurant and had a giggle over the name. Later in the day, I googled TripAdvisor to find out how highly rated it was. We returned for lunch the next day and it lived up to its reputation. My lunch date had the meatloaf and mashed potatoes and I had the meatloaf club with a side of... more

Started great and went downhill from there

Long story short... Ordered the steak, which I heard was great, cooked medium rare, on the rare side of medium, was delivered just a smidge under we'll done. Told the waitress and showed her the colour. She argued with me and said it was medium rare for sure. It was brown with the slightest hint of pink colour. She told... more

A good choice of restaurant in downtown St. John's

Get Stuffed, a rude name for a restaurant if you are British, is a good choice for a satisfying dining experience in downtown St. John's, NL.
The name describes the 50% larger portions that are available on request. Don't bother. The regular portions are more than adequate. The menu is not large--but certainly adequate for most diners.
Not surprisingly, the... more

Good food

We went for lunch on our first day in St. John's. Hash browns were very good. Coffee was great. Nice atmosphere! Felt very homey. Nice service!

The best meal of our vacation

Four of us dined here and we all raved about our different food choices. And when I asked some locals where their favorite St John's restaurant was, they all gave Get Stuffed top billing. The name is a bit odd but you won't be disappointed.

Great food & friendly staff

We visited this restaurant twice during our visit to St. John's. On our first visit, we arrived quite late (9:30pm) and they were still able to seat us and provide the full menu. We went back for a second time because everything was so delicious and we wanted to explore the menu some more. The server brings complimentary fried wontons... more

best restaurant in st. johns hands down without a doubt. my only complaint is that i cant find another restaurant that lives up to get stuffed! best food quality ever.

Have eaten here a dozen times and love the consistency of the food, the atmosphere, and the service.

Pricey but still good.

Not impressed , slow service , food portions didn’t add up . I ordered a 2 scewer shrimp dish as a appitezer and recieved 5 shrimp on a plate . I asked to explain how 5 med shrimp on a plate is two scewers of shrimp, was there 2 shrimp on 1 scewer and 3 on the other ? I got a ,that’s 2 scewers sir. as a explanation , left me feeling that maybe he got hungry on the way from the kitchen to my... more

I absolutely love Get Stuffed. Their calimari is the best in the city, and get I it as an appetizer usually when I go there. The service is perfection and I have never been disappointed with any dish I have chosen there. As for the lunch menu, I can’t even begin. The meatloaf BLT and the cold beef salad are my two favs, and I always have a terribly hard time deciding between the two.

I’ve given up on other restaurants. Get Stuffed is the best overall place my fiancee and I have enjoyed. And we have traveled! I’ve tried expensive restaurants in Paris, Hamburg, Berlin, Brussels, Ypes, Reims, New York, London,Boston, Houston, Havana, Montreal, Toronto…etc.

Market Fresh Mixed Greens and Brie(2x)
Fish soup
Pasta Special
A very cosy spot. Staff were friendly, even though there was some miscommunication on my order( they comt'd my salad because of it), we enjoyed our meal. We make e better salad at home, the pasta was okay but nothing special, but the Fish Soup was awesome. I will Be back.

Was there a week ago for lunch and had the steak sandwich ($11) and the garlic green beans ($4.50) and they were excellent. The green beans were fresh and not overcooked like the rubbery veggies you’ll find all over town. The steak was prepared perfectly– not overcooked and it didn’t seem like a cheap cut that most restaurants use for sandwiches. The portion was filling but not huge, which can... more

Service was great, food was delicious! Don't be in a rush. Sweet potato puree was delicious, so was pork tenderloin! We are from away but will go again if we get the chance!

The total of Dave’s food would actually be $75, in case anyone was wondering just how full of it he is.

My Girlfriend and I read the reviews on this website and decided to check it out. We had the Grilled Calamari to start and it tasted like propane off the grill (gross). I ordered the steak and a side of grilled vegetables for my main. She had the chees’n doo with bacon. My steak was okay, a bit bland in flavour, the vegetables tasted of propane. Her chees’n doo was good but very salty. Even the... more

Such a unique menu - and all of it delicious! Also love the decor and atmosphere. Professional service.

My girlfriend and I went there three days ago for the first time, I had phoned to make reservations for 630pm, they didnt have an opening so they fit us in for 7pm instead, all good. Got downtown at about 615 at the latest, it was windy as hell out so we stopped into Fred’s for a look about, which passed 15 minutes. We then decided we would go over and see if maybe we could just sit down and... more

Had the steak, sour cream and onion mashed potatoes, grilled bread, rum/pepsi, and a baked banana with ice cream. $40! Was absolutely delicious, the waitress was the nicest I’ve ever had, the atmosphere was delightful, and it wasn’t too, too expensive. Would definitely recommend Get Stuffed!

That’s hilarious, because Bianca’s and Bacalao are horribly overpriced, and you have flat out lied about the pricing at this establishment. I have had dinner for two with apps, mains, and desserts and come in at $50.

My wife and I thought that Get Stuffed was outstanding. Saw the Yelp recommendations and decided to try lunch here. We're not natives - my wife and I are living in Virginia, though she's born in Newfoundland. Get Stuffed is a foodie's restaurant with dishes like an excellent Seafood Stew with pernod and spices brightening up the sauce. They have 9 ways to eat salmon, which I had - also great.... more

Good take on simple ideas. Good vege options. Good Mac n cheese. A la carte sides are great.

Love love love. Portion size was perfect. My boyfriend and I both had the regular size and couldn\’t finish it all, and we love our food! One glass of wine, huge steak, meatloaf dinner, and two sides, and dessert for a little over $60? I can handle that!

Last night, three course meal for two (shared app) & a bottle of wine under $100 (before tip). Food was great, service was great. Loves it.

My wife and I have now eaten at Get Stuffed for both lunch and supper. The lunch was very good, we both loved the fried pickle that came with the sandwiches. Supper was also good, but I didn't enjoy it as much as lunch. I like the idea of the a la carte menu, ordering sides to share, instead of getting a side with each meal.
I think they should put fries (other than sweet-potato) on the sides... more

I have been here numerous times, socially and business…Great coffee. I love the veg mash…all items I have tried I have enjoyed however the portions are not “large” as we see it but we (Newfoundlanders in general) eat way to large of a portion so really their portions are accurate. I will say however when visiting on a business luncheon the food/service is better..I guess it is known that a... more

Had dinner there last night. Delicious. Lamb ossoni (forgive my spelling..) and the duck special. The organic beer is a MUST TRY, it’s the best beer my husband and I have ever tasted, and we’ve been around some beer a time or two ;)

I had the hazelnut chicken – it honestly resembled a chicken burger paddy cut up nicely and placed on a plate. I also don’t think this restaurant believes in the use of salt, because the food was just SO bland. Not a big fan of the mains, but the squid and scallop apps were okay. Not much else to say – I did not get stuffed, so I got drunk instead!

First, a caveat. I work in the industry, and while I may not be a restautanteur-extraordinaire, I know what I like in a restaurant and what I’m willing to give some leeway on. That said, I honestly don’t understand the high ratings this place is getting. People raving about the huge portions and the quality, quite frankly, boggle my mind.

Excellent restaurant. The food is excellent and the portion sizes are quite filling. Hardly a need to go to the “Get Stuffed” size.

One of the best meals I’ve eaten. Service was awesome as well. Nice cozy atmosphere. Just great all around.

Nice decor,but not geared for family dining,too pricey. -fish chowder salty,thick and gritty.Salmon with salsa tasty,but portion on the smaller side,-extra cost for veggies,potato,etc. Trying too hard to be trendy, but still needs some fine tuning.

Blackened salmon was awesome. Grilled veggies were ok. Service couldn’t have been better. Desert was great too!
Will be back

Get stuffed is one of those perfect little places, I loved the meatloaf sandwich -it was out of this world . I think it is tastefully decorated and would def go back

Any place where you can add a hot dog to your meal for a dollar is my kind of place!

Seriously though, Get Stuffed is one of my favourite places to eat in St. John's. It's hard to steer me away from the scoobi-doo pasta and cheese because I am a sucker for comfort food (which you can add broccoli and prosciutto too...decadent!). Truth is, most of the menu is comfort food!

The atmosphere is... more

Loved it, Loved it, Loved it! The only thing that could improve our visits is if the meals were free!

Ate there on Good Friday a couple of years ago. The wine was served in a tumbler, the fish was good but very over-priced with no potato, fries or any accompaniment. Far from stuffed..haven’t gone back since.

So I was here with a friend not too long ago, and it was a place I wanted to try, for the longest while. We went, and we weren't disappointed.
It was a cold evening, coldest it's been this winter, we stepped inside and placed our coats on the coat hooks ( A plus). We were seated by the window by the hostess, who was very polite and enthusiastic. The portable heater was on bust because this... more

Extremely impressed. Will be back regularly.

i had a lobster and shrimp gnocci and my date had the hazelnut chicken, both were really good. we split the broccoli and cheese which was smaller than i had expected. the waiters were really friendly and service was prompt.

Food sounds good but I will never know. They don’t serve people in wheelchairs.

My absolutely favourite restaurant in all of Newfoundland! I am addicted to the phenomenal meatloaf with mushroom reduction gravy. I have tried other things on the menu, which have all been fantastic, but the meatloaf draws me back again and again. I love how they have taken traditional comfort foods and put a fancy twist on them with creative touches and care. I find the regular portions... more

I heard good things about this restaurant so I thought I would try it out. I was unimpressed with service, food portions and the pricing was average. I would not recommend this to anyone else but maybe I just had a bad experience as others seemed to have liked it.

A friend and I decided to check out Get Stuffed. I’ve walked past many times and peeked in while on my way to Fred’s, but something about the place never really caught my attention… until I read the great reviews on this site! My friend and I have our “go-to” restaurants when we feel like treating ourselves and I think Get Stuffed will be added to that list. As an earlier reviewer mentioned,... more

I loved get stuffed, the food was great. their brie stuffed appetizer with the sauce haunts me every day… seriously, not a day go’s by without me thinking about it. will def be back.

I am not sure how much you need to eat to feel satisfied but the portions at Get Stuffed are more than adequate. I have eaten there many times with friends and the overwhelming response when the food arrives is always ” i didn’t order the Get Stuffed size….are you sure this is the regular size?! Every experience has been great from the ambience to the food and the service….we have never been... more

Get Stuffed is quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in St.John’s. I’ve been there 6 times in the last two months. I’d go every day if I could. I really enjoy the pasta with the jalopeno cream sauce and sweet chutney – excellent combination of flavours. The desserts are amazing. I’m a huge dessert lover and Get Stuffed will not disappoint – although I wish they would ALWAYS have the... more

Although the service is ok, the name of the restaurant is a misnomer. “Get stuffed” is not appropriate considering the servings one receives; even when you “upgrade” to “Get stuffed” servings, the portion is still quite inadequate. Yes, the restaurant ambiance is nice, however, the layout of the seats is quite uncomfortable; especilly since you more or less have to eat in another customers... more

Great food, at great prices. Very fun, friendly staff. Overall comfortable place to eat.

Terry should get his facts straight before he criticizes a restaurant! I used to work at Get Stuffed and happen to know for a fact that none of their food is purchased already cooked, what a ridiculous statement. I also know for a fact that the kitchen staff work very hard preparing their dishes from fresh ingredients everyday, and they are very proud of the product they put out. So before you... more

I agree with Dayna — good mussels to have in the afternoon, great service and interesting decor.

Cozy, stylin’ spot but the food just didn’t do it for me. This said I’d go back for wine and an appetizer just to enjoy the ambiance.

Get Stuffed has pleased me time and again. I recommend the Spicy Bourbon Mussels, and the Stuffed Pork Tenderloin. The staff is always friendly and informative, but not too pushy. A great place to enjoy fabulous food & wine, with the company of good friends!! I will be back very soon!

I absolutely love Get Stuffed. Instead of bread they give you a plate of delicious wontons which is a refreshing change from the usual bread basket. I also love the fact that the side dishes are served separately so that you can share. Both my boyfriend and I had the steak and we had brocolli and cheese and sour cream mashed potatoes as a side. Everything was so delicious. For dessert we both... more

I’ve always had a great experience here. The food is yummy, the setting unique, and the service really really friendly. I love those brie wraps so much I went out and bought the ingredients to make them myself.

Get Stuffed is fantastic. Great food in a lovely cozy setting. Their lamb ossoloni is incredible!

I absolutely love Get Stuffed!! The hazelnut chicken is amazing! It’s such a dark, cozy spot in beautiful downtown St. John’s. The staff is very friendly, and the food is fantastic. Check it out… you won’t regret it!