The Telegram (St. John's)

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Price: Dinner for two with cocktails, wine, tax and tip costs approximat­ely $170.

Service: Excellent. Atmosphere: Casual and intimate.

Sound level: Moderate.

Open: Wednesday to Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday: Closed. Reservatio­ns: Yes and walk-ins are welcome.

Credit cards: Most major cards. Parking: Street.

Beverages: Seto’s bar has nearly 20 cocktails and a few non-alcoholic drinks. Some of Seto’s cocktails offer a new take on classics. The Cola Old Fashioned, for example, is made with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, cola bitters and an orange twist. The Toki Electric, “inspired by the Electric Daisy,” is made with Toki Suntory Whiskey instead of rum. While Seto’s wine list is not extensive it has something to pair effectivel­y with everything on the menu. Whites are dominated by the Old World; reds are mostly new. If you’re in doubt about what to have, there’s always champagne. A tasty bottle of Benjamin Bridge from Nova Scotia costs $60. Seto has an impressive beer list including ales of various strengths, colours and flavours from around the world, stouts and porters, lagers and pilsners, ciders, seasonal and specialty brews. Two internatio­nal brewers are favoured with their own sections, Evil Twin Brewing Company of Denmark, and Brewery de Bravandere of Bavikhove, Belgium. Brewery de Bravandere selections include: Petrus Aged Red, Petrus Dubbel, Petrus Rood Bruin and Wittekerke Rosé. A solid selection of spirits is dominated by bourbon, scotch and Irish whiskey. A shot of 21-yearold Highland Park Scotch will set you back $26.

Best bets: Pork belly, cod and duck breast.

Gluten free options: Yes, and accommodat­ions can be made. Vegetarian and vegan options: Roasted chickpeas. Wheelchair access: No.

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