Restaurants

The Old Loft Restaurant

4.5 267 reviews 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM 8 Water St, Woody Point, NL A0K 1P0, Canada

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The Old Loft Restaurant, nestled in the scenic Woody Point, Newfoundland, exudes charm and culinary delight. Patrons rave about the mouth-watering dishes that celebrate local ingredients. Nicholas Cherlet highlights the remarkable seafood options, particularly the mussels and the seafood lasagna, although he amusingly points out the absence of noodles. Kritika S adds to the praise with her divine poached salmon, complemented by a creamy dill sauce, and remarks on the freshness of the house-battered onion rings.

With a view that captivates, diners can enjoy their meals on the charming deck, as recommended by Cherlet, especially on warm days. Berline Dorlean Bee.D describes the atmosphere as magnificent, with top-notch service that enhances the overall experience. Other reviews emphasize the delightful fisherman's platter, featuring fresh scallops and cod, making it a must-try. The decor reflects the local art scene, infusing the space with a strong Newfoundland vibe.

Overall, The Old Loft Restaurant stands out not just for its remarkable food, but for its commitment to providing an engaging dining experience that resonates with both locals and tourists alike. If you find yourself in the Gros Morne area, this gem is truly worth a visit.

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Reviews for The Old Loft Restaurant

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Review highlights

Based on 267 reviews

The Old Loft Restaurant in Woody Point is widely praised for its fresh and flavorful seafood offerings, including standout dishes like mussels, scallops, and salmon prepared with creative sauces. Diners appreciate the generous portions and house-made sides, such as battered onion rings. The establishment’s ambiance, featuring local artwork and a strong Newfoundland vibe, adds to the dining experience. Service is consistently described as attentive and friendly. While the interior can feel warm on busy days, many guests enjoy the scenic outdoor deck with beautiful views. Overall, The Old Loft is recognized as a must-visit spot for visitors seeking quality seafood paired with a charming atmosphere and excellent hospitality.

Nicholas Cherlet

Jul 12, 2025

Stopped for lunch and it was the place we ate whilst in the gros morne area. The mussels, seafood lasagna (misleadingly named as we couldn’t find any noodles in it?), and fish cakes are all great. Even the bread is impressive! We were here on a hot day and it was very warm and stuffy inside, thankfully there is a deck with a beautiful view if you get the chance to sit out there.

Kritika S

Jun 29, 2025

Amazing food with an amazing view.. I ordered salmon with dill and it was divine. Its poached salmon in red wine with creamy dill sauce, so flavourful and worth the money. The service is great too. Onion rings were battered in house which made them taste so fresh.

Berline Dorlean Bee.D

Jun 18, 2025

This place is just magnificent. The food is mouth-watering. The decor was awesome. The service was number one. Overall, I really enjoyed discovering this great restaurant as well as the surrounding area. It was my first trip to Newfoundland and I absolutely loved it.

Mary Lu

Jun 12, 2025

Food was great, the scalop was great. Enjoyed every bit of it. Most recommended. You must try it when you're in the area

krishang (Krishang)

Jun 04, 2025

This Place Was Great! The fisherman's platter is a must try good portions with fresh scheip scallops and cod ans for they veggie options the stir-fry was also great. The place had a strong newfound vibe to it and also had local artwork all over the walls

Edward Bender (Ed)

May 20, 2025

Food and view were on point, but the best part was the service. In fact, family agreed one of the better parts of our trip to NL was learning about Newfie life from our servers as the restaurant grew quite near close. Felt like we were invited into someone’s home.

Jean-Francois LeBlanc

May 06, 2025

Recently came here for lunch. They have a lot of stuff on the menu that was great. Facilities were very clean, staff members was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. We had a sit on the outdoor patio facing the bay. I highly recommend this!

Benjamin Fisher

Mar 19, 2025

Three people and we had two seafood platters and the veggie stir fry. Everyone agreed the food was amazing, maybe the best fish I've ever had in Newfoundland! The view is unbeatable on the terrace, and inside is cute and cozy. Definitely where you should be having lunch/dinner if you're in the area!