Oliver's Restaurant
A contemporary neighborhood eatery offering a cozy, intimate European-inspired dining experience with exceptional seafood and pasta.
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Oliver's Restaurant
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A contemporary neighborhood eatery offering a cozy, intimate European-inspired dining experience with exceptional seafood and pasta.
"The food was amazing, the drinks were done well, the menu has numerous interesting choices and the service is great."
Book Ahead for Dinner
Reservations are highly recommended for dinner due to limited seating in this intimate establishment.
Try Unique Dishes
Be adventurous and try unique menu items like the Oliver Salad or Korean Duck Wings for an exciting culinary experience.
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Cuisine
Canadian, Seafood
Price
$$$
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Exceptional Seafood & Pasta
Savor delicious seafood dishes and rich pastas like the seafood platter and balsamic chicken fettuccine. A must-try for seafood lovers!
Cozy European Ambiance
Experience a warm and intimate atmosphere with leather booths and wood accents, reminiscent of a European bistro. Perfect for a relaxing meal.
Attentive and Friendly Service
Enjoy top-notch service from staff like Cecilia, known for being sweet, friendly, and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall dining experience.
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Book Ahead for Dinner
Reservations are highly recommended for dinner due to limited seating in this intimate establishment.
Try Unique Dishes
Be adventurous and try unique menu items like the Oliver Salad or Korean Duck Wings for an exciting culinary experience.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a quieter dining experience, consider visiting during weekdays or outside of peak meal times.
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Book Ahead for Dinner
Reservations are highly recommended for dinner due to limited seating in this intimate establishment.
Try Unique Dishes
Be adventurous and try unique menu items like the Oliver Salad or Korean Duck Wings for an exciting culinary experience.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a quieter dining experience, consider visiting during weekdays or outside of peak meal times.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Oliver's Restaurant is praised for its warm, cozy atmosphere and attentive service, with standout dishes like seafood platters and fettuccine pasta. However, some diners found certain dishes to be too salty for their taste, and a few experienced less impressive food quality or value for the price.
"We had the best dinner to celebrate our friend’s birthday at Oliver’s Restaurant.
We had the most amazing experience at this restaurant. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, washroom was clean, and the music was very pleasant.
The service was excellent, our server Cecilia was super sweet, very friendly and knowledgeable. We definitely had the best moment because of her, and she was the only server + bartender, and we never felt that we were missing attention even if the place was half full.
Now the food, it was just delicious, we ordered:
- Lemon pepper Calamari
- Local Mussels
- Seafood platter
- Balsamic chicken fettuccine
- a Daily special that was a halibut on top of risotto with Brie cheese, so delicious!
All the food was amazing, we shared all for 4 people and we were more than full. The table favourites were the risotto and the fettuccine.
Also bread and maple butter was provided and was perfect, warm and whipped butter on a fresh baguette, yummy !
We also received a special dessert to celebrate our friend birthday and we were so amazing about the amazing chocolate brownie and the caramel cheesecake, we will definitely come back for more !"
Iliary Diaz
"Everything was great!
The restaurant was clean, with a cozy and comfortable seating area.
The staff and servers were kind, friendly, and welcoming. The food was reasonably priced, with generous portions and good quality.
The only issue for me personally was the salt level — the food was a bit too salty for my taste.
If you're someone who enjoys more salt in your meals, it might be fine for you, but I found it a bit overwhelming.
In my opinion, restaurant food should be seasoned more moderately, since customers have different preferences.
You can always add more salt, but you can’t take it out.
Because of this, I wouldn’t recommend it for people with high blood pressure or salt sensitivity — even though the food was really delicious.
Personally, due to my sensitivity to salt, I probably wouldn’t go back."
Maryam A
"We had a wonderful experience at Oliver’s Restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the cozy atmosphere and courteous service made us feel welcome and relaxed.
I ordered the halibut over risotto, and my partner had the seafood platter —both dishes were absolutely delicious. I also tried the Seafood chowder, which turned out to be one of the best meals we've had in Newfoundland.
We were a bit tired of eating m fried food - which unfortunately you find a lot in the suburb- so we were thrilled to find such flavorful and well-prepared options.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a refined yet comfortable dining experience."
Cynthia T
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Frequently Asked Questions
Diners rave about the seafood platter, balsamic chicken fettuccine, and the Oliver Salad. The Korean Duck Wings are also a unique and recommended item.
Yes, many reviewers mention celebrating birthdays and special occasions here, highlighting the amazing experience and excellent service.
Yes, the restaurant has a dedicated gluten-free deep fryer and offers gluten-free options such as seafood platters and fish and chips.
The atmosphere is described as warm, cozy, intimate, and reminiscent of a European restaurant, with leather booths and banquettes.
Reservations are highly recommended for dinner due to the restaurant's small size and limited seating.
Some guests found the food to be too salty for their preference, and a few mentioned that certain dishes were not spectacular or offered poor value.
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