Monastery Bistro — Restaurant in St. John's

Overpriced, flavourless, and not fresh

My husband and I received a 15% off coupon for the monastary from the bed and breakfast we were staying at, so we figured we would give it a try.

Finding the place was quite difficult as there is a lack of signage and many monastary branded buildings. One we found the right spot we went inside and got seated promptly, as there was only one other couple inside. Our waitress was kind and accommodating but the food was simply not great. I ordered the baked cod with a salad. The menu claimed the cod was "perfectly cooked" but it was quite evident that it was previously frozen and poorly reheated as it was rubbery and flavourless. We also ordered a side of fries which they offered to put cheese on, to which we said sure. When they came out they were luke warm and the cheese was rubbery.

Overall, not a great dining experience considering we paid nearly $100 for a less than alright meal.

I see Great reviews online, so maybe this was an off night? I can't say. But I...

I was staying at the monastery hotel and the bistro is where I ate many delicious meals. Special shout-out to Jane and Rachel for bringing endless sunshine to my days with their incredible uplifting smiles and energy. I can't thank these lovelies enough for making each meal a memorable experience. The food is great, hospitality is top notch, and the garden patio is abundant with flowers and beautiful greenery. The dedication to top-notch service is unforgettable, and my days were truly made brighter by Rachel and Jane. What a good crew! One million shining stars to the entire team, front of house and behind the scenes. You make magic happen through incredible service and food. Many many...

Went there to lunch today. The placemat was dirty. Crumbs all over the chair. Omelette was burnt, toast was cold. Decaf coffee was cold and then warmed in the microwave. The server was only bright thing in this experience . Would...