Reviews for Exile Restaurant and Lounge in St. John's, NL

Great place and great food. The second time I've had the Jag burger. So freaking delicious!! You can have the patty, however you... want it cooked. Medium is the best!! So juicy!! Cheese and a thick slice of bacon to finish it off. The artisan style bun keptit all in place as it soaked up the juices. I got to try something else on the menu as it all looks really good. Moose Donair isone on my list to try next. Read more

The waitress was very helpful, however the food came out dead cold. Mashed potatoes that wouldn't melt butter gravy that was... greasy. And the sausage over the potatoes were barely warm. Somebody in the kitchen does not care what they send out Read more

I book a reservation that included 9 family members as my guests. I was anticipating a very relaxing and enjoyable evening. Upon... arrival, I immediately got a bad vibe. It just wasn’t the reception that I normally receive based on the price point.(thought price point shouldn’t matter) Our server arrived, without introduction. She proceeded to take our drink order andafter a few corrections, we addressed the menu. After the appetizer’s I requested 2 bottles of Amarone and ask for them to bedecanted. When the wine arrived, much to my surprise, it was already decanted. I’ve never experienced that before. Part ofthe experience is to present the wine, open it at the table, allow the ordering guest to taste before….I’m not suggestingthey didn’t serve the correct wine but the process was incorrect. As the meals started to arrive, a number of people had theBeef Tenderloin and chose French fries as a side. The fries were so hard, overcooked, they literally cracked like toothpick’s.We had to send them back. I just can’t believe that the kitchen staff would ever send them out in the 1st place. It wasn’tthe experience I was expecting nor deserved I paid the bill and did not express my disappointment. I didn’t want to expose myguests to my frustration. I did leave the server a 30% tip. Also the air conditioning did not appear to beoperational. Respectfully, I think my expectations were reasonable. Read more

After waiting for more than 20 minutes we were finally asked what we wanted to drink. My boyfriend's appetizer came after like... 40 minutes, for mine i had to ask first. When i got it, it was just handworm as if it was forgotten in the kitchen and wormed upin the microwave. The main course took one hour and a half which is really too long and it didn't really taste good at allbecause it would have needed far more spices since it tasted quite like nothing. Read more

Tasty scallop and fish, and friendly & attentive service. There’s a different menu for lunch and dinner so I suggest checking... before coming as the menu is small (when I came there were no main vegetarian dishes). The appys were the show stopper - scallopand crab cake were delicious and fresh! We also had the trout and cod which were both cooked and seasoned very well! Read more

Breakfast was great they seasoned there food perfectly, fruit bowl had variety. Atmosphere was nice. Pictures of old rockers on... the wall were a cool touch ! Me and my boyfriend ate. Read more

Fish dinner was very delicious and environment was very soothing. The drink was also very good. Enjoyed the time there.

Food was absolutely delicious. I had smoked salmon pasta and my husband had the lamb shank. Flavours and textures were so good... challenges any meal that we have had at any other restaurant including cruise cuisine. Atmosphere was fun and comfortable. Skyour waitress was was engaging and providing great service. Pictures don't do it justice Read more