The Big R

Fish & Chips Restaurant
69 Harvey Rd, St. John's, NL A1C 2E9, Canada +1 709-722-2256
(151 Reviews)

Amenities

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Fast service
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Coffee
  • Dessert
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu

The Big R Photos

Reviews (151)

4 Superb Reviews Out of 151 Reviews
Amazing
76
Great
44
Okay
17
Not Great
5
Terrible
9
  • Saad Proyash
    Mar 18, 2026 - 5:05 pm

    Had a takeout order of fish and chips. Fish was great but the chips were a little greasy (no big deal). Four stars because the order was missing condiments and cutleries.

  • Jack Harrhy
    Feb 12, 2026 - 8:38 pm

    Simple yet great, a quaint little jewel of Downtown; staff very kind. Attached photo is of their fish and chips.

  • sky barrett-smith
    Feb 03, 2026 - 7:36 am

    Delicious food, quick and sweet service, delivery is fast and friendly, and the atmosphere will make you feel right at home. Very authentic to Newfoundland, You can really tell the effort and time that is put into that place. Best breakfast, lunch and dinner in town ! Can't beat it !

  • Kelsey Smith
    Feb 02, 2026 - 8:01 pm

    It was absolutely delicious. Fish was fried but not greasy. Quick service and friendly staff

  • Joanne Thorne
    Jan 10, 2026 - 1:50 am

    Delicious, fast & hot! Great place for breakfast. Lots of food and reasonable prices.

  • Ross Andrew Higgins
    Jan 09, 2026 - 6:39 pm

    To read a comment that the staff was rude and not worth the money is false. I was thinking of going to McDonald's for there all day breakfast after Tim Hortons had no Breakfast at 1130 on a Sunday. First time here especially living around the corner for the last year. Asked for Breakfast @ 1210 and they abided me after an hour being officially done with Breakfast @ 11 Service has been great. Seating and waiting time very fast. Spent about 45 minutes here. Ordered pancakes and their main breakfast. The pancakes meal about a dollar more than what I ordered. Maybe another pancake or whipped cream on them and have Butter available and not Margarine. Refill on the coffees are great. Very pleasant experience. Looking forward to my next one.

  • Stewart Jardine
    Dec 25, 2025 - 2:55 am

    Good "greasy spoon" grub, coffee is free flowing and the portion size helped soak up some hang overs

  • Dave Gillies
    Dec 23, 2025 - 4:15 pm

    Hi, I have been to the restaurant once a week lately and found the food is good and the service is prompt and friendly and helpful Prices are reasonable, such as their home made tax free 75 cent desserts Tea or coffee is only $1.50 plus tax. All good. Summer hours are from 8 in the morning until 10 in the evening every day, breakfast is served until noon on weekends or until 11 in the morning during the week.

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