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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 4294 reviews

What bethw doesn't like about Magnum & Steins:
Our waitress was very friendly and kind, however, service was very slow. We waited 20 minutes for water and almost an hour for our entrées. My husband enjoyed the steak, however, the salmon dish was too salty to eat. The waitress offered an alternative, but I declined, due to the wait times. Small details such as placemats with residue/dirt do not go in unnoticed either. View all feedback. What Bonny Barry likes about Magnum & Steins:
If you are coming to St John’s NL you must stop here for dinner. The drinks were heavenly and the food was divine! We had the beef tenderloin and the rack of lamb and have never tasted anything better. Thank heavens the “Keg” was booked up because this place was so much better. Try the Tiki Tia martini- it was amazing. It’s best to call early for reservations to ensure a table as space is limited. Ask for Griffin- he... View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 78 reviews
Maria
03.05.2023 - 17:07

Probably the worst experience I’ve had in dining. We had reservations for 7:30 tonight and we were still waiting at 9:15. We did receive our appetizer of wings...

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John
03.05.2023 - 17:07

If you come to St John’s NL, you have to dinner here. The drinks were heavenly and the food was divine! We had the beef stationerloin and the lamb frame and nev...

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Edipo
03.05.2023 - 17:07

Food was amazing. Oven baked Halibut, fish and chips and ducks confit nachos were phenomenal. Very recommended!

Eugenio
03.05.2023 - 17:07

We were on Friday night and had a fantastic meal with the most beautiful server. She recommended the Ente confit Nachos as an appetizer and they were fantastic!...

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Monika
03.05.2023 - 17:07

This place has restored my faith in Canada in terms of food. The service (a young man named Blair) and the food were as good as I experienced everywhere in the...

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This restaurant in St John's, NL has received mixed reviews from customers. While some praised the heavenly drinks and divine food, others were disappointed with the service and quality of the dishes. Complaints ranged from long wait times and undercooked food to miscommunications with orders and loud ambiance. Despite the ups and downs, highlights included amazing oysters and perfectly cooked steaks. Overall, opinions on this restaurant seem to be divided, with some patrons vowing never to return while others are already planning their next visit.

Opentable
4.4 ★ from 953 reviews
Kai
22.03.2024 - 00:57

Myself and my husband booked a reservation for Magnum and Steins because we got gift certificates, and this would be our first time there. We were really excite...

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RoyD
22.03.2024 - 00:57

We do not go out for dinner as often as we use too so our expectations are high when we do The Meal was average, I had the lamb but the vegetables served with m...

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Cátia
22.03.2024 - 00:57

We’ve heard they are underrated so we were looking forward to our meal. Broad menu options and a decent curated wine menu. We were a bit puzzled by how long it...

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Foodiemama
22.03.2024 - 00:57

Appetizers were amazing! Main courses were under cooked but the staff fixed it easily! Lovely evening! Great service

LisaR
22.03.2024 - 00:57

The food was delicious and excellent service. Our favourite place

Restaurantji
3.5 ★ from 188 reviews
Avcgrad
18.03.2024 - 04:27

I hadn 't been to this restaurant in about 10 years, but had gift cards so decided to try it out again. When we arrived my wife and I were seated at a table to...

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Curtis
18.03.2024 - 04:27

When I booked online I reserved “upstairs dining room”, which I guess wasn’t available because we were sat downstairs. Bread and butter were both served fridge...

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LonitaJ
18.03.2024 - 04:27

The oysters were amazing. My steak was over cooked. My friend received a tenderloin instead of strip loin. Need more than one variety of Pinot Grigio-I usually...

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bethw
18.03.2024 - 04:27

Our waitress was very friendly and kind, however, service was very slow. We waited 20 minutes for water and almost an hour for our entrées. My husband enjoyed t...

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Lori
18.03.2024 - 04:27

Loved it and will definitely go again. There were lots of options to choose from as they offered a dining menu as well as the lounge menu. They have a large dri...

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Heyrestaurants
3.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Amanda
14.01.2024 - 01:32

One of my fav restaurants for sure usually ambiance and food). However we were there last night on a long awaited date night and unfortunately we're...

Amy
14.01.2024 - 01:32

One of my favorite restaurants in the city. I've been here many times. The food is always delicious and there are always new, inventive items on the...

Jeff
14.01.2024 - 01:32

Myself and my wife were there for New Years Eve. One of the best meals we have ever had. Good times!!

Catharyn
14.01.2024 - 01:32

Just came from a 6:00pm reservation of the New Year's Eve offering a 3 course meal with a couple of extras (an amuse and an intermezzo). The...

Craig
14.01.2024 - 01:32

We had a great evening at the restaurant with friends. We all loved our meals but we did have a bit of a wait for appetizers but the staff were great...

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 12 reviews
Mina
08.03.2024 - 12:17

Solid restaurant option in St John's! Highlights in the past have been: mussels, rack of lamb, and Caesar salad. They have two floors with ample capacity....

Glenn
08.03.2024 - 12:17

Well, we have been dining at Magnum Steins, off and on, for 20 or more years. Experiences have always been super but tonight's was a bit of a downer. We...

Jenn
08.03.2024 - 12:17

Magnum Stein's is a restaurant within the Duckworth hotel. The food is billed as creative dining and the chef really delivers on this. The mixture of...

Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 2254 reviews
Rob
15.01.2024 - 16:29

Excellent food and service. Made a reservation for our next visit

Bonny
15.01.2024 - 16:29

If you are coming to St John’s NL you must stop here for dinner. The drinks were heavenly and the food was divine! We had the beef tenderloin and the rack of la...

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Byron
15.01.2024 - 16:29

My favourite place to eat when I am in town. The service is great and the food it top shelf. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere in the lower s...

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Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 500 reviews
Zomato
3.8 ★ from 38 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 261 reviews

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