The Boreal Diner
$$ • Coffee Shops, Pet Friendly
Hours:
61 Church St, Bonavista
(709) 476-2330
About The Boreal Diner
Customers' Favorites
Beet Salad with Almonds and Mandarin Oranges
Milk Cake with Strawberries and Cream
Strawberry Rhubarbpie
Tomato Ricotta Salad
Mushroom Appetizer
Crab Appetizer
Pan Seared Cod
Scallop Crudo
Tuna Tartare
Lamb Raugue
The Boreal Diner Reviews
Menu
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Hours
| Monday | 5 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 10PM |
The Boreal Diner in Bonavista offers delightful dining experiences with tasty and beautifully presented dishes. Standout meals include the elote cake and duck with flavorful parsnip purée. Recent reviews highlight the restaurant’s creative menu and the unbelievable food experience, especially the beets with its unique char and smoke. The menu also features several vegan options and jaw-dropping pasta, making it an unexpected but very welcome treat. Guests have enjoyed dishes like the carrots, steamed potatoes with white truffle and dandelion and capers, and the lobster or beef tenderloin for two when other options are unavailable. The smoked beet dish, cod, and Koji marinated beef are particularly praised for their flavors and creative twists on local ingredients. Although service can be slow on busy nights, the food is worth the wait, especially the duck. Attentive servers help enhance the dining experience. Despite the short season and difficulty securing a reservation, visitors agree that the Boreal Diner offers some of the best meals around.