Blue On Water

Blue on Water Restaurant I visited Blue on my birthday and was treated to one of the finest meals I've had in years. It's rare for an entire meal to be excellent, but this was! The appetizers (Scallops, arancini, beet and arugula salad) were all exceptional - thoughtfully plated, sumptuous and a perfect balance of flavours. The mains (duck, chicken and salmon) were also delicious: seared or crusted on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Accompanying seasonal veg were also toothsome and simply prepared. Desserts (gluten free almond cake and a chocolate entremet) were to-die-for and I don't even eat dessert usually. Pretty as a picture and layered with complementary elements. Our server, Lyndon, and manager Emily provided stand-out service making our evening even more special.

A local friend recommended Blue and it was a pricey but wonderful location for exploring St Johns. We were in room 201 so facing the street. The room was large, comfortable and had a fridge, tv - although odd channels- coffee station and an amazing bathroom! Despite many ceiling lights, the lighting in the bathroom is terrible. I found opening the drapes and standing in front of the long mirror was the only place I could see to put on makeup. The sounds from George Street do find their way to you until 2:00am. Parking was on a roof a block away and cost an additional $20 a night. There are many restaurants, pubs, coffee and various shops within walking distance. We had one evening meal in Blues restaurant: chicken tacos, scallops and a chowder. It was fine but we didn’t go back for more. They were very good to accommodate a gluten free request and every server was friendly, helpful and pleasant whether helping with luggage, serving a meal or checking us out of the hotel.