THE COD JIGGER DINER FAMILY RESTAURANT, Fogo Island - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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The Cod Jigger Diner family restaurant is located in the centre of Fogo Island, approximately 20 minutes from the ferry. A place where you can stop by for a coffee break and find directions to anywhere on Fogo Island. Grab a snack or sit for dinner, enjoy a full menu from Chester fried chicken to our very own Fogo Island cod. We also have accommodations right next door, stay at our four bedroom guest house and share your experiences with other travellers, have the whole house to yourself. We provide a full kitchen where you can prepare your own meals, a large common room and dining room. Each bedroom has comfy beds and tv. Quite common to see caribou all year long especially in late fall. Our central location is great, it's about 15 minutes from all communities and points of interest. You will be pleased with your experience on Fogo Island.

PRICE RANGE

$12.00 – $30.00

CUISINES

Seafood, Canadian

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

FEATURES

Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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4.0

79 reviews

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Very good

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Tony D

Garnish7 contributions

Good restaurant

Jul 2020 • none

We had heard about this place when hearing about Fogo Island so we tried it for dinner on July 15/2020. It's a typical restaurant more or less but the service was pretty good and the meal was your standard price for a meal. As we are in a Covid world they took plenty of precautions in meeting the challenge of this new Covid world so kudos to them for that. The Chester's Breaster is quite famous, it's what one of the people I was with for the meal had and she enjoyed it. I had poutine which was alright as well. Overall a must visit if you're on Fogo Island.

Written July 16, 2020

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lazydaysnl

1755 contributions

Great local fair. Excellent fish and chips.

Jul 2020 • none

We go often when on Fogo Island. Usually for breakfasts but sometimes for homemade soup or chili. Fish and chips and chicken and chips are great too. Restaurant is locally owned and the owners are usually in so service and presetation is consistent. Our recent trip showed great attention to Covid 19 precautions which was also reassuring.

Written July 31, 2020

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Lisa D

Toronto362 contributions

Great Diner!

Jun 2022 • couples

Diner/family style restaurant on the way to Fogo from the ferry. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The food is very good. The cooks in the back kitchen know what they are doing. My husband said it was the best western sandwich he has ever had. Compliments ladies!

Written June 10, 2022

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Hammy

Torbay10 contributions

The chicken was good...... everything else was not.

May 2021 • none

Last weekend we were in Fogo for a May 24 getaway. There are limited places to eat in Fogo and we figured we would give the Cod Jigger Diner a shot. I feel sort of bad giving them a two star rating but I think it's accurate from our visit, let me explain. I called to make a reservation earlier in the day not knowing if they would be busy. The person on the phone said thank you without taking my name or number which I thought was a bit odd so I asked if they wanted my name and number and they did take it. When we arrived I said I had made a reservation and they did not say anything but showed us to our seat. The immediate feeling both myself and my wife had was that we were somehow inconveniencing the lady who greeted us by being there, it was very unwelcoming in my opinion. Maybe it is from being one of the only restaurants in town, maybe she was having a bad day, I'm not sure but the end result is that we got off on a bad footing right from the start. The younger waitress who came to take our order was a bit more welcoming. We ordered a two piece chicken and fries, mussels and a beef soup. I asked if they had any regular non-light beer, the waitress looked in the fridge and indicated they did not. A little later I noticed a large beer cooler out front with many non-light beer options which I would have liked to have been offered. Our food arrived, I asked for a center and anything else for my two piece chicken and I was served a thigh and a wing. The reason why I am giving them 2 stars is that the chicken was good, it just wasn't what I ordered. Yes I could have sent it back but I was hungry and it looked like it would be a racket to complain which I wasn't in the mood for on our vacation. The fries were not home made, I think they were McCain shoestrings. The mussels were outright terrible, I'm not sure if they were reheated or what the issue was but they were just not what I would have expected. We love mussels but could not finish them. The soup... again just not good. It looked home made but lacked flavor. I was perplexed by this experience. This restaurant has good chicken and I bet they have good fish even though we didn't try it and great prices. The front end service seemed like they knew that and didn't care. My suggestion would be to eat elsewhere.

Written May 25, 2021

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S L

Ajax385 contributions

Great Food!

Aug 2021 • none

We arrived here for dinner and the food was hot and prepared as ordered. We both enjoyed fish- pan fired and deep fried. There were lots of choices on the menu and the staff were prompt and friendly. They also are an outlet for Chester Fried chicken and Greco Pizza. It took about 20-30 minutes to get our food. There was some local art and crafts to peruse and purchase if you wished. The table were authentic fish splitting table. I had never seen one before. I thought it would've been nice to have this posted so that visitors would know about this. There was another table that was designed to be like a pier. Prices were very reasonable here.

Written August 19, 2021

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Damon A

Halifax304 contributions

Delicious food

Jul 2024 • family

Stopped here for lunch on a Wednesday, and we were pleasantly surprised. Everything we ordered was delicious. The fish was perfectly battered, fish cooked just right. The service was great. Probably one of the best meals of fish we have had in a very long time.

Written August 4, 2024

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p v

Toronto6 contributions

Go hungry! Expect friendly service.

Jul 2022 • family

The portions are big. The service is fast and very friendly/accommodating. The food is made with quality fresh ingredients, and not oily. It’s very good pub fare. There are so many menu options, everything we ordered was tasty! I would highly recommend this place.

Written July 20, 2022

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Bruce M

1 contribution

Do not go

Jul 2024 • family

We walked in and ask d for a table for 3. Lady at counter just looked over and said seat yourself. Another lady came over to take our order. No hello nothing. Just “ you ready “. We ordered our food. I had the turkey dinner. Only thing good was the gravy. Turkey was dry as a bone. French fries were frozen mcains shoestring and were greasy. Wife ordered cod bits. She loved the beans and the fish was good. Fries were the same as mine. Daughter ordered the poutine and fish cakes. Cakes were good but fries were the same. Mozza instead of curds. Gross. Server never came back. I had to get up and search for ketchup myself. When we were finished the staff all sat down to eat thier Chester chicken. There was a younger girl cleaning tables. She met me at the counter. Friendly and nice. She asked how it was so I told her. The two other ladies we felt with were not friendly or helpful. Only the young one was. There was no how was your meal, anything else I can get you, water, or even desert. Once our meal was on the table she never came back. I do not recommend going there. Defiantly NOT your typical nfld hospitality.

Written July 25, 2024

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newf1208

St. John's36 contributions

A get away to see this beautiful island. Stay vacation. Lovely spot.

Aug 2021 • couples

The first thing I see is no customers and the 3 teens on their cell phones. Should We reverse and leave. Then we saw a mature lady who we figured to be the cook. Yes she saved the day. My husband who is super fussy wanted pan fry cod which was delivered to order. Thank you cook. I had a good evening as he was happy with the meal. Service was average but meal excellent.

Written August 25, 2021

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Karen B

Charleston15 contributions

Amazing lunch at The Cod Jigger

Aug 2024 • solo

I was on a road trip from SC and someone suggested Cod Jigger Diner, it was great. I had the cod fish and fries, best I have ever had. The staff was very polite and helpful, overall Fogo and NL was an exceptional experience, wonderful people and food.

Written September 24, 2024

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JFWhite

Moncton8170 contributions

Great Food!

Sep 2021 • couples

Recently came here for lunch. As a big breakfast lover, I had a breakfast and my wife had a wrap. Food portions and taste was great! Staff members was great to deal with and friendly. This is also a fuel station and convenience store, so you can buy other things while there.

Written September 7, 2021

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monsterings

Box30 contributions

Good food

Aug 2023 • family

Dropped in for lunch. Good choice and staff offered suitable options for gluten free. Service a little slow although there were notices up apologising!

Written August 7, 2023

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CasaRoscoe

Ottawa272 contributions

Good Food but Slow

Aug 2022 • none

We certainly understand staff shortages and did our very best to adhere to the "be patient because we're doing our best," sign on the wall, but 1 hr 25 minutes to receive our order is still slow, especially when the takeout patrons seemed to be in and out promptly. Once our food arrived, though, we enjoyed it.

Written August 29, 2022

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Christopher B

Fort Monmouth133 contributions

Fogo Island Dinner

Jul 2022 • couples

Innkeeper recommended Cod Jigger. Very casual and relaxed, steamed mussels appetizer was cooked just right, pan fried cod dinner with baked potato and vegetables was quite good.

Written July 11, 2022

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Zimmanj

Montreal44 contributions

Great food and Service

Oct 2021 • none

I, along with 3 friends dined here recently. The food was very tasty and the service excellent. We liked it so much we ate there 3 days in a row.

Written October 25, 2021

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