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The Merchant Tavern | St. John’s Sophisticated Seafood Spot

🍽️ The Merchant Tavern | St. John’s Sophisticated Seafood Spot 📍 First Impressions A moody, maritime-chic bistro from the team behind Raymonds (Canada’s Top 10): • Location: Downtown’s Water Street (above a historic salt warehouse) • Vibe: Exposed brick + flickering oil lamps • Crowd: Off-duty chefs + well-heeled locals Pro Tip: Request the "Wine Cellar Booth" – semi-private with best people-watching 🍷 Menu Highlights 1. Seafood Tower ($95 for 2) 🦞 • Includes: • PEI oysters (pre-shucked, no shell grit) • Cold-water shrimp (sweet as candy) • Scallop crudo with seaweed dust • Sauce Trio: Mignonette / Smoked mayo / Lime kosho 2. Cod Cheeks ($28) 👅 • Texture: Seared crust → custardy center • Accents: Brown butter foam + pickled kelp • Local Twist: Served on a heated salt block 3. Venison Loin ($42) 🦌 • Doneness: Perfect medium-rare (no gamey taste) • Sides: Parsnip purée + blueberry gastrique • Pair With: Newfoundland screech barrel-aged cocktail 📊 How It Compares to Raymonds Category Merchant Tavern Raymonds Price $ Atmosphere Relaxed Fine-dining Innovation 7/10 9/10 Wait Time 15min 2+ months Winner: Merchant for casual excellence, Raymonds for once-in-a-lifetime 💡 Insider Tips 1. Timing: • 5:30-6:30pm: Early-bird menu (3-course $65) • Avoid Fridays – cruise ship crowds 2. Secret Orders: • Off-menu lobster poutine (ask for "Raymonds’ recipe") • Seal flipper carpaccio (seasonal) 3. Parking: Free on Prescott St after 6pm Regret: Not trying the cod tongue tacos (lunch-only) StJohnsEats #NewfoundlandFood #SeafoodLover

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The Merchant Tavern | St. John’s Sophisticated Seafood Spot

🍽️ The Merchant Tavern | St. John’s Sophisticated Seafood Spot 📍 First Impressions A moody, maritime-chic bistro from the team behind Raymonds (Canada’s Top 10): • Location: Downtown’s Water Street (above a historic salt warehouse) • Vibe: Exposed brick + flickering oil lamps • Crowd: Off-duty chefs + well-heeled locals Pro Tip: Request the "Wine Cellar Booth" – semi-private with best people-watching 🍷 Menu Highlights 1. Seafood Tower ($95 for 2) 🦞 • Includes: • PEI oysters (pre-shucked, no shell grit) • Cold-water shrimp (sweet as candy) • Scallop crudo with seaweed dust • Sauce Trio: Mignonette / Smoked mayo / Lime kosho 2. Cod Cheeks ($28) 👅 • Texture: Seared crust → custardy center • Accents: Brown butter foam + pickled kelp • Local Twist: Served on a heated salt block 3. Venison Loin ($42) 🦌 • Doneness: Perfect medium-rare (no gamey taste) • Sides: Parsnip purée + blueberry gastrique • Pair With: Newfoundland screech barrel-aged cocktail 📊 How It Compares to Raymonds Category Merchant Tavern Raymonds Price $ Atmosphere Relaxed Fine-dining Innovation 7/10 9/10 Wait Time 15min 2+ months Winner: Merchant for casual excellence, Raymonds for once-in-a-lifetime 💡 Insider Tips 1. Timing: • 5:30-6:30pm: Early-bird menu (3-course $65) • Avoid Fridays – cruise ship crowds 2. Secret Orders: • Off-menu lobster poutine (ask for "Raymonds’ recipe") • Seal flipper carpaccio (seasonal) 3. Parking: Free on Prescott St after 6pm Regret: Not trying the cod tongue tacos (lunch-only) StJohnsEats #NewfoundlandFood #SeafoodLover

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