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Seafood, Canadian
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Takeout
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Reviewed August 20, 2023

We had a nice meal here with good service. It's right across the street from the Red Bay Interpretation Center, so easily accessible and a great place to eat.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed September 5, 2022

Food was really good. They had fast service even though we were a large party. Most people got the amazing crunchy and perfectly cooked fish. Don't be afraid to try the newfie poutine. And, my mom could not understand how the pork chops could be...so tender that quickly. The restaurant was interesting to look around too as they have it decorated in the theme of the site. All and all a good time out with family!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 24, 2022 via mobile

Fish and chips were excellent. Side salad was great, with partridgeberry vinaigrette! Service fantastic. Don’t skip the berry crumble.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 15, 2022

The seafood chowder was good but the fish and chips were very good. The chips were crispy and the fish was very fresh.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed July 14, 2022 via mobile

Very enjoyable dinner break on our travel up the Labrador coast. Nautical and whaling decor, hugely friendly servers. We both had a garden salad with partridgeberry dressing, pork chops and perfectly cooked salmon dinners. For dessert we had berry parfait and partridgeberry pie with ice...cream. Absolutely loved it.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 1, 2022

I ordered their signature Chalupa fish and chips and my mom ordered the porkchop. I was so amazed that my mom who normally doesn't finish her meal actually finished hers and was raving about her porkchop with mushrooms! Mostly likely because she hasn't eaten rice...in a week now! The Chalupa fish and chips was great. It had a different texture compared to the other fish and chips I had in the island. So overall, the food quality was surprisingly good in this remote corner of Canada! It may be the only known restaurant in the area, but the quality is still pretty high! Well recommended!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 21, 2022

This place is excellent. We ate there many times as we stayed close by. The food and service are top notch. The fish as part of the fish & chips is the best we have had….period ! All the deserts are made in house and...are amazing. If having a salad, the partridge berry dressing which is homemade is excellent.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed June 17, 2022 via mobile

We stopped in for lunch. The service was very friendly. We had the seafood soup and also fries. The soup was nice and hot and came with bannock. We have small appetites so that is all we needed for lunch. If you are gluten free...or vegan there are not a lot of choice here.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed December 6, 2019

My husband and I have been visiting Newfoundland and Labrador every July for about 25 years. We were lucky in finding that not only can you eat at the restaurant, but there are also rooms to stay in.. One year we stayed in the Bernier...room then we stayed in The Loft with an amazing view of the ocean from our floor to ceiling windows. Both rooms were beautifully furnished. I can't say enough about how friendly and kind the owner and staff are. We arrived late just as the restaurant was closing but they fed us anyway and with a smile. The rooms are great and the food is delicious. Thank you. There is also an extensive gift shop in the restaurant.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed November 24, 2019

I'm not going to lie. I was worried about what the food would be like here. I don't like fish, so that eliminated a lot of options. The chicken and fries I had were amazing though and this was the best meal in a 2+...week trip. Well worth the stop, but it does close early.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed September 24, 2019

The restaurant is next to the Red Bay Interpretation Center. The artifacts inside the restaurant reflect the Basque Whaling past so there are interesting things to see throughout the restaurant. There is also an extensive gift shop attached to the restaurant. The fish & chips...were excellent and the service was great.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed September 3, 2019

Had the recommended fish and chips with an Iceberg beer. Both were good. The restaurant is adjacent to the Red Bay Interpretation Center so you can kill two birds with one stone: have a meal and visit a World Heritage Site. The interior is homey...with lots of wood. Pick up and pay for your drink before your meal.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed August 11, 2019

We had lunch here twice and enjoyed the food each time. We had the battered cod sandwiches and they were some of the best we had in Newfoundland and Labrador. The service was good. The restaurant has a very good gift shop and we did...some shopping while our lunches were being cooked.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed July 24, 2019 via mobile

We ate here after visiting Red Bay Historic Site. We were starving and this restaurant was fairly empty. I had pork chops with mushrooms and onions and my husband had cod. Portions were ample and my pork chops were delicious. Servers were very friendly and...fast. Even though they may not have competition in this town, they do an excellent job. They had a boil order when we were there so we had to get bottled water. Our meal was very tasty.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed July 2, 2019

This is a great little restaurant in red Bay Labrador. It is just about the only restaurant in this local. The did fish and chips well and also a cod plate as well. It was well organized and the food was tasty and we received...quick service to this popular local spot.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Whalers Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5