Oppidan - St. John's

We were about 35 people The dinner was good and also the wines. the service was very helpful and kind

Located in the Sheraton, this restaurant offers many seafood as well as regular fare. Although slightly overpriced for what you get, the food is good. The wine list is extensive but at the same time very overpriced.

A group of 14 of us went to Oppidan. When we arrived the door to the restaurant was locked. We found someone who went for the key and opened the door. We were then advised they needed our license plate number to prevent our vehicle being booted. Had to go out to the car as I could not remember part of it. When the reservation was made we should have been told this as most of us had not been there in over a year.We were the first in the restaurant but the last served. It took over an hour for appetizers and about the same for mains. Food was average at best. Two people had to have their meals replaced as the food was not warm or partially not cooked.Service was average.Considering this was a very good fine dining restaurant at one time it was disappointing to realize that is no longer the case.

This is a fine establishment. We had a party of 20 (including 5 children) with many food allergies and sensitivities. The catering/event staff were fantastic. They did not hesitate to accomodate our special needs. They allowed us to put up a few decorations and catered to our every whim. My only complaint was the wine/alcohol was very expensive(to be expected in finer dining). In the end, we had a very happy birthday girl and a delicious meal.

We went to the Oppidan dining room on New Years Day as it has been a family tradition. The experience was very disapppointing, the food was mediocre at best.I realize the hotel is under new management and may not be aware of the history of this dining room. The Oppidan was formerly know as the Cabot Club, and was one of the more eleqant dining places to eat, today the only remnants of better days are the white table clothes. The quality of the food was desperate , ribs were very fatty, and the strip loin steaks very thin and over done. Besides improving the quality of the food, the new owners have to decide whether they want a restaurant or fine dining. You cannot serve poor quality restaurant food and ask dining room prices as was the case with the steaks.People in St John's have many good places to dine and if you are not busy in your dining room and now only serve breakfast , there is probably a good reason. Time to reevaluate what you want.