Tucked away in the ecological reserve on a sleepy laneway in the community of Mobile, Newfoundland, is Fork Restaurant.
Sandwiched between Newfoundland’s East Coast Trail and the Atlantic Ocean, Fork Restaurantis a date night dream that nails it when it comes to atmosphere and food. If you’re hungry for casual fine dining, nothing else comes even close. The reviews of Fork Restaurant are consistently five-star, the food quality is unmatched, and the vibe is perfect.
Local Focused
The Fork Restaurant has a hardcore focus on locally sourced and seasonally appropriate ingredients. The atmosphere is relaxed, and food choices include classic small plates like Nan’s Bread with Whipped Molasses Butter and Fried Gnocchi along with large plate favorites like the Pan Fried Cod with Baby Potato, Salt Beef, Wilted Greens and Mustard Pickles or the Lamb Chops with Carrot, Parsnip, Potato, Turnip, Peas, and Squash. Cocktails are outstanding and don’t even think about skipping dessert. It’s the biggest mistake you’ll ever make.
Walk to Fork
Located on a large five-acre property overlooking the ocean and Tinker’s Point Path, walking to Fork Restaurant from Whale House feels like a discovery moment out of a romance story. The stroll takes less than 5 minutes, which means if you’re staying at Whale House you can have that extra cocktail and be back in your hot tub to enjoy some stargazing before you can say the words “blue whale” five times fast. The path itself is dimly lit with lanterns hanging from trees. The trail to fork restaurant winds up the gentle hill on which the restaurant is perfectly perched.
With autumn in the air and fall colours just starting to ignite the landscape, if you have yet to discover The Fork Restaurant, you’re really missing out. Reservations are essential when planning an evening at Fork. You can make a reservation request through The Fork Restaurant reservationsportal or by calling 1 709-743-3490.
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Whale House Guest House offers luxury boutique private suites with outdoor hot tubs overlooking humpback whale feeding grounds. Located next to the east coast trail in the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, just 30 min from downtown St. John’s.