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★★★★☆ 4.6 · 42 Google reviews
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The food was great, staff were very friendly and nice! A feedback for the owner to make the atmosphere better as it has so much potential with that signal hill…The food was great, staff were very friendly and nice! A feedback for the owner to make the atmosphere better as it has so much potential with that signal hill view, and considering people are coming there with still having Raymonds in their mind: give more love to the design of the restaurant, maybe bigger arts for those tall walls are needed, matching vases and plant pots instead of random shape or tequila bottles.
This was my first time here and it was just all around an exceptional experience. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're on a beach and our server Dominick was…This was my first time here and it was just all around an exceptional experience. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're on a beach and our server Dominick was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. The thought that went into each dish was impressive, the scallop ceviche in particular!! The churros with dulce de leche were truly exquisite, and the cocktail menu was unique and beautifully crafted. Absolutely worth a visit, can't wait to go back!
I had a really goodexperience at Barrio Legado! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was simply wonderful. I highly recommend it for a fantastic…I had a really goodexperience at Barrio Legado! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was simply wonderful. I highly recommend it for a fantastic dining experience! 👍
Barrio Legado is a welcome Latin American addition to St. John’s dining scene. We had a fantastic dinner and were impressed by the depth of flavour and thoughtful execution throughout…Barrio Legado is a welcome Latin American addition to St. John’s dining scene. We had a fantastic dinner and were impressed by the depth of flavour and thoughtful execution throughout the menu. The Lomo Saltado and the drinks were the standouts for us — beautifully seasoned and incredibly flavourful. The service was warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, which made the whole experience feel especially welcoming. We’ll be back.
We had the meatballs, empanadas, pork belly, chicken, salmon and potatoes. Everything was delicious! Amazing food, drinks, and service. Our server Dominik was sweet and thoughtful. Would recommend! Nice job.
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YumYak's take
A Latin American restaurant built around shared tables, in the former Raymonds space at 95 Water St.
Barrio Legado is a Latin American restaurant at 95 Water St., the former Raymonds space. Owner Vanessa Gallegos says it opened in August 2026. The Downtown St. John’s Business Commission welcomed it as a new member in October. The name is Spanish for “neighbourhood legacy.”
- Order: Scallop ceviche and pork belly anticuchos to share
- Best for: A shared dinner downtown, or weekend brunch
- Skip if: You want a quick, casual bite; the format is built around sharing
The background
95 Water St. is one of the city’s best-known dining addresses. Barrio Legado’s pitch, per the Downtown St. John’s announcement, is convivencia: the art of living and eating together, with shared tables.
What to order
- Scallop ceviche ($24 on the OpenTable menu)
- Pork belly anticuchos ($24)
- Empanadas ($18)
- Lomo saltado ($49)
Menus change, so treat these as examples, not promises.
Plan your visit
Book through OpenTable. We could not find hours on the restaurant’s Google listing, so call 709-808-0549 before you go.
FAQ
What does Barrio Legado mean?
Spanish for “neighbourhood legacy,” per the Downtown St. John’s announcement.
Is Barrio Legado in the old Raymonds space?
Yes, at 95 Water St.
Sources
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Hours and prices were checked against these sources on Oct. 31, 2026. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
- Downtown St. John’s, Oct. 8, 2026 (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- OpenTable: Barrio Legado (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
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