Goofie Newfie Bar & Grill

First time at the Goofie Newfie, sat on the patio in the late afternoon and was in a a bit of a rush. The server accomodated somewhat, but didn't exactly go above and beyond the call of duty to do so. Regardless, the food was good. I've been on a bit of a liver kick this month (that means I ate it twice, which is probably more than I've eaten liver in the past decade) and this was liver and onions made the way it should be. Nice and tender, just like mama used to make it. It was served with an ugly slab of cabbage which was actually quite tasty. The giant boiled carrot could have used some flavour, but I guess they want to give people the healthy option of eating it unseasoned? I noticed that there were a couple of reviews below complaining about portion size. I would have to say that I didn't find that, as I had just enough on my plate. Most North Americans overeat anyways. I got what I expected at the Goofie Newfie and I would return to what seems to be a fun place to eat with a great view of the river.

Looking for a relaxing place with freindly service and outstanding food... Look no further than the Goofie Newfie. We had a wonderful time and left feeling satisfied that the special night out was found there. I definatly recommend the Goofie Newfie to everyone!

Visited here a few times. just to try their diff "traditional newfoundlad meals" The menu and the descriptions may make it look like its a traditional newfoundland meal but its far from it when you get it. Some of it seems like they got it from M&M meat shops. They are not expensive but are over priced for what you get. The service is up and down. depends on the waitress and if they are more concerned about what is going on around the bar or in the pool room. I would return for a few drinsk or a beer but for the food never.

One reviewer thought that bad reviews were from jealous competition??? I think not. I am certainaly not affiliated with any restaurant.

All I can say is that the value for the money was just not there. The portion sizes are very small and the food was not that good. It really is too bad because the location is just lovely.

We will never ever return because it just was not good enough to justify the cost. Sorry.

We went here for a family birthday and I must say are experience was outstanding. I read the previous 2 reviews and wonder if they have possibly been made by jealous competition??!! This is not a fact, only a personal feeling! We had 2 items off the childrens menu(the both included drinks..one chocolate milk & one rootbeer)....this was stated on the menu & we definetly were not charged for our childrens drinks....the portion was what you would ecspect for 6 bucks..not huge no but definetly not to little for our CHILDREN!! My husband had the full size fish & chips with gravy & I had the half size of the same with a caesar salad replacing my fries(which I did pay 1.99 for but it was not a suprised as this is stated multiple times on the menu & really is standard procedure). My husband was overflowing full, it was a ton of food. My half size/salad were a great size for me, I was feeling perfect after eating it, not to full, defiently no longer hungry. I did feel my caesar was a nice size, remember it is only meant to be a side salad & of course anyone with common sense would know that to prepare a salad would be more costly then a potato. Also, my hubby & I both enjoyed the homemade coleslaw so much that we ordered some to go....it was double as yummy the next day!
As mentioned it was a birthday so, we finished with a mouthwatering slice of baileys-white choclate cheesecake. For those of you who have not yet tried the Goofie Newfie you really should try it and then make your own decision on the quality/quantity of the food. I do know it will be a regular for our family outings.
Service was OUTSTANDING..friendly, polite with a personality(this is not common much now a days)

I have to agree with the below review. You get bearly any food for your money. My husband ordered fish and chips, the fish was so overly battered and the pile of fries did not even cover the plate. I got a large ceasar salad that was the size of a small for around $8.00. We will not ever return, do not know what people say it's a good restaurant!

Spent $45 for our meal.

Could they put any less food on the plates??? Unreal!
First, my daughter ordered chicken fingers and fries $5.99...did not include the pop. 2 small chicken fingers and 11 fries on the plate. I had a half portion of fish and chips...$8.99. I asked for salad instead of fries...sure no problem I was told...fish was small, coleslaw lacked any flavour and the salad was a tiny pile on the plate (pathetic amount). Worse part was when I got my bill I realized that they actually had the nerve to charge me an additional $2 for the privelidge of them taking away the fries and giving me a measly portion of salad. How does that make any sense?

While paying I mentioned to the waitress (service was pretty good...that I will say) that I thought the value was just awful...she said..."well the cost of food has really gone up over the last while, the plates are portion controlled...and the child's portions are really meant for children under 7..."
Hmmmm, apparently so are the adult meals.

We will NEVER go back.

This place has absolutely no character and the wait staff are awful. It has no class and the food wasn't very good either. With so many quaint and unique places in Fergus and Elora, I'm not sure why anyone would go here.

HMMM, HMMMM GOOD!!!
The fish cakes were just as decribed.... salted potato with flakes of cod and fried onion. Jiggs was definetly cooked with the salt beef, excellent LEAN salt beef!!!
Defiently the best service I have had in many years!!
Thanks Goofie Newfie

Amazing, this is a notch up from most Pub & Grills. A different menu and very little over battered deep fried things! I was shocked to read a review of someone NOT enjoying the fish and chips, it was by far the best I've had (yes I have been to all eastren provinces)... it was cooked to perfect golden, just a nice crisp layer of batter wit a beautiful hint of vinager and ale!! Honestly, everything we had was greatly enjoyed and all four of us look foward to our nrext visit, we've already planned a return with a party double the size!
The Bloddy Caesar was outstanding...yummy!