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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 186 reviews

What User likes about Big R:
If you want decent home cooking at a reasonable price, then this is a good choice. Old school, basic restaurant with small tables and booths but the food is tasty. I started with the home made beef brisket soup. Really flavourful and full of delicious root vegetables. Served with two pieces of buttered home made bread, which was great for dipping into the rich broth. My main was the fish and brewis. Large portion of... View all feedback. What Prabha Dar doesn't like about Big R:
Is downhill over the last little, while, we have ordered takeout, the last 3 times the fish was far overhauled to the point as the fish burned in the dough and very dry, we even mentioned, before ordering the last time that... we didn't want to overcook fish, but if we got it, it was the worse of the last 3 visits, so we won't return as the city better places in View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 33 reviews
Cassandre
18.01.2018 - 19:39

If you want decent home cooking at a reasonable price, then this is a good choice. Old school, basic restaurant with small tables and booths but the food is tas...

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Mary
18.01.2018 - 19:39

Dined here twice during my recent visit to St. John's. On one occasion I had Jigg's dinner, the other I had pan fried cod fish. All was just awesome! Staff are...

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I love the Big R. I have been coming here since I was a child. Best fries and gravy in town (in my opinion) and fantastic chicken. Reasonable prices.

Laurel
18.01.2018 - 19:39

Ordered fish and chips and a fishcake Thank god I was hungry it was greasy and pre cooked but I ate it and suffered the next day. The fat they use must be old i...

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Océane
18.01.2018 - 19:39

Salmon and Chips is excellent ...... quality of everything served is excellent for what you are ordering. There are some quirks. Air quality tends to be poor, i...

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The Big R restaurant has received mixed reviews lately, with complaints of poor quality food, cold items, and sketchy service. Customers have expressed frustration over overcooked fries, cold and greasy fish, and lackluster meals. Despite these negative experiences, some patrons have enjoyed the generous portions and friendly staff. The establishment has also received praise for their delicious hand-scattered cod and chips, as well as their hot turkey sandwiches. Overall, the Big R offers decent food at a reasonable price, but inconsistent quality and service may leave some customers disappointed. It seems like a hit or miss dining experience based on recent feedback.

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