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The Norseman Restaurant in L'Anse Aux Meadows
Certificate of Excellence
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Canadian
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Good for: Special Occasion Dining, Local cuisine, View details, Romantic
Dining options: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Reservations
Description: Ocean view. Come watch the incredible sunsets. We focus on gourmet , organic , fresh and local cuisine.. nothing processed. We have vegetarian choices like butternut squash , sweet potato with fresh ginger,roasted root vegetable, wild mushroom and others, salad made with arugula and kale, stir fry's, pastas, etc. We serve everything from local (mussels ,snow crab, lobster, cod fish, scallops, shrimp, halibut, mackerel, capelin, calamari, etc depending on what’s fresh) .Local lamb, Fresh chicken with bone in and skin on, duck confit, grade A tenderloin beef, pork and so many more choices. We use the local berries that grow in the area for the desserts. We only open from Late May until Mid September because that is when the food we serve is Fresh and available. Kids menu. Lots of gluten free options. Local number 623-2750 noon to 3 pm for lunch and 4pm to 8pm for supper , walk in or make a reservation! Now closed for season!
Reviewed September 10, 2019

Only hidden because it is about as far away from the rest of the world as most people get in North America! Northern tip of the western peninsula of Newfoundland. Well worth the journey. Inside it is warm, and the menu is more "urban chic" than "hole in the wall." The staff is friendly and the surroundings are what you might expect from such an historic, weather-exposed area of the Rock. Close by are great B&B's such as Jenny's Runestone House. Walk around a bit after dinner in the shadow of Leif Ericson.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed September 10, 2019

Hidden gem, but you have to go about as far north as possible in Newfoundland! The staff is friendly and the food is more "city" than "outpost". Nearby B&B's such as Jennie's make the stay complete.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed September 4, 2019

Just beyond the L’Anse aux Meadows’ site, its bright lime green building shines like a beacon. The fish and chips were fine. There was some live music, playing some local tunes. The place, like many restaurants in rural Newfoundland and Labrador, had a homey feel. Across the street is a statue of Leif Erickson, killing two birds with one stone.

Date of visit: August 2019
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travel0982, Manager at The Norseman Restaurant in L'Anse Aux Meadows, responded to this reviewResponded September 4, 2019

Curious about this one because we don’t serve “fish and chips”! We do serve fish though!

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Reviewed September 1, 2019

My wife and I had lunch here today. I had a small bowl of chili with pork for $13. It was just warm, the small piece of cheese on top was barely melted and the beans tasted like they were from a can. The dish tasted more salty than spicy. My wife had the roasted tomato soup with again tasted more like it came from a can. We did not order the $9 beer as we had the same beer at a restaurant down the road for $6. It was a nice setting but the food was definitely not worth the price.

Date of visit: September 2019
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travel0982, Manager at The Norseman Restaurant in L'Anse Aux Meadows, responded to this reviewResponded September 2, 2019

Our bean are black beans and are definitely not out of a can. The soup was roasted red peppers and tomatoes ..again definitely not out of a can. We prepare everything from scratch and with organic, fresh products . Three standard size ladle full bowl with corn bread and provolone cheese on top and made with pork tenderloin, fresh corn, fresh tomatoes and other vegetables .. small? Sorry it was only warm we will be certain to make sure things are hot from now on. We only serve “craft beers” not Molson or labatts , hence the higher price. For $6 down the road you are probably getting a beer like coorslight, not a Stella , iceberg , Guinness, Ehrdinger, collective arts or such. These beer cost us a lot therefore we have to charge a higher price to our customers. Plus we have an incredible view of the ocean and fine local art surrounding you while you dine. The Norseman is an experience. We are with meters of the Leif Ericsson monument . Feel free to ask your server questions you might have about the area too! French fries fill you up but are they really good for you ?

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Reviewed August 29, 2019 via mobile

We only wanted to have a snack there and stopped. It was a lovely place and the food was really delicious! If the weather is nice you can also sit outside and can enjoy the view !

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank dieflok
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travel0982, Manager at The Norseman Restaurant in L'Anse Aux Meadows, responded to this reviewResponded September 2, 2019

Thank you for your appreciation! We work very hard to please our lovely customers .

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