Must-see restaurants in New Brunswick

  • Port City Royal

    Saint John

    With exposed brick and peeling plaster, the interior of this vintage historic building defies its well-cared-for and elegant menu. Small shareable plates…

  • Fresco

    New Brunswick

    Following on from a successful food truck and an appearance on Canada's Top Chef, Joel Aubie is working his culinary magic in his own open-kitchen…

  • The Chandler Room

    New Brunswick

    Polished yet comfortable, this tapas-style restaurant is yards above the competition. Simple-sounding dishes such as beef carpaccio, spicy cauliflower and…

  • 11th Mile

    New Brunswick

    All class, the muted colors of this new-to-the-scene, chef-owned restaurant belie the bright flavors of its food. An ever-changing menu of small plates…

  • Italian By Night

    Saint John

    Big and open, and with a slightly rustic feel, this is a little bit of Italy in the center of Saint John. Big windows look out to the street but you'll be…

  • Tipsy Tails Restaurant

    New Brunswick

    With a patio looking out over the marina and a chef who winters as a fisher, this new-on-the-scene restaurant serves top-quality grub. Local seafood, PEI…

  • Bon Ami Ice Cream

    New Brunswick

    From Campbellton, take the coastal Rte 134 27km east to Dalhousie, following the river and soaking up views of the Québec shoreline. In Dalhousie, make a…

  • Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market

    New Brunswick

    This Fredericton institution is great for picking up fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese and dessert. Many of the 150 or so stalls recall the city's…

  • Black Duck Cafe

    New Brunswick

    It's easy to understand why this is the most popular hangout in town. Hip and friendly with a sunny, device-free atrium, the Black Duck serves up yummy…

  • Restaurant le Patrimoine

    New Brunswick

    Once upon a time, this was a golf clubhouse where the owner began making homemade pies for his golfers. The golf course closed but the pizza oven didn't…

  • Rossmount Inn Restaurant

    New Brunswick

    The Swiss chef-owner makes wonderful use of local bounty in this warm, art-filled dining room. The ever-changing menu might include local ingredients such…

  • Gusto

    New Brunswick

    Handmade pasta in all of its variations, rich sauces and the option to add some butter-poached lobster, roasted chicken breast or other scrumptiously…

  • 540 Kitchen & Bar

    New Brunswick

    Fashionable and just classy enough to not feel like a pub, this place has a stellar, seasonal menu with locally sourced produce and nearly everything made…

  • Old Well House Cafe

    New Brunswick

    This shingled cottage from 1832 is a local meeting place. Get comfy on a couch, perch at a wooden table or relax outside at a picnic table. Order…

  • Pro-Mer

    New Brunswick

    The is the place to eat seafood in town. Next to the bobbing boats in the marina, get your fill of breaded clam poutine, seafood lasagna or whole lobster…

  • Billy's Seafood Company

    Saint John

    Next to the City Market, locals and visitors alike come here to dine on satisfying seafood dishes. Try bayou seafood stew, white-wine garlic mussels or…

  • Origines

    New Brunswick

    While the seaside restaurant may be new on the scene, the chef isn't. This culinary artist has returned to his hometown to create five-course meals from…

  • Octopus Ice Cream

    New Brunswick

    Come to this place right on the harbor to be spoiled by choice. Black cherry, pistachio, chocolate peanut butter and countless other flavors come as cones…

  • Calactus

    New Brunswick

    Busy, bright and welcoming with a bit of a hippy vibe, this vegetarian restaurant excels with unexpected dishes such as lasagna and burgers. You'll also…

  • East Coast Bistro

    Saint John

    Combining French flair with local ingredients, this chic, brick-walled bistro is all about flavor. Watch elegant dishes featuring seafood, duck or steak…

  • Co Pain Bread Company

    New Brunswick

    Follow your nose to this amazing bakery for fresh bread, scones, raisin rolls and almond croissants. Cheese and sliced meat is also available for a full…

  • Gasthof Old Bavarian

    New Brunswick

    On a country road in a quiet valley settled by German and Dutch farmers, this place could have been transported – beer steins and all – from the Black…

  • Niger Reef Tea House

    New Brunswick

    Built in 1926 and used as a teahouse to raise money for charity until WWII, this tiny, atmospheric place is a popular spot for well-prepared meals such as…

  • Inn at Whale Cove

    New Brunswick

    Wonderful food in a relaxed country setting on Whale Cove. The menu changes daily, but includes mouthwatering upscale meals such as pulled pork and…

  • Saint John Ale House

    Saint John

    On summer evenings this place is popular for its big, wharfside patio and long list of beers on tap. Head upstairs for a menu of locally sourced dishes…

  • Schnitzel Parlour

    New Brunswick

    Specializing in hearty, old-fashioned German fare, this cozy countryside restaurant on the northern side of the river has richly spiced goulash (the…

  • Chess Piece Patisserie & Cafe

    New Brunswick

    This tiny cafe has an in-house patisserie bakery creating to-die-for macaroons, mini cheesecakes and pastries. There's also soup, quiche and sausage rolls…

  • 45th Parallel Restaurant & Motel

    New Brunswick

    Slide into a wooden booth or park yourself at a gingham-checked table and fill up on good home cooking. Family-run for more than 50 years, this diner…

  • Isaac's Way

    New Brunswick

    Using local products, Isaac's has quickly become a favorite of locals, especially in summer for its patio with river views. Big portions of burgers,…

  • The Abbey

    New Brunswick

    If you're vegan, this place will get your stomach giddy. Burritos with cashew cheese, pulled pork that's actually jackfruit, and hot and cold bowls of…

  • The Five Kings

    New Brunswick

    In the acoustic-filled 1929 train station alongside the river, this pub serves up filling meals including burgers, seafood and charcuterie boards…

  • The Pier

    New Brunswick

    It's a difficult choice whether to eat inside the nautically themed dining room with big windows and regular live music, or outside on the killer patio…

  • Carman's Diner

    New Brunswick

    Home cooking is served up at this 1960s throwback with counter stools and your own mini (and working) jukeboxes at the tables. There's everything from…

  • Paturel's Shore House

    New Brunswick

    Locals have been hauling themselves out to this seafood restaurant located on the seashore, 7km east of Shediac, for years. It's hard to know if it's the…

  • Alma Lobster Shop

    New Brunswick

    Get your seafood straight from the source – this is where local fishing boats unload. Dine on the beach or buy it to take away, but either way check out…

  • 1810 Carter House Tea Room

    New Brunswick

    Choose from a plethora of tea, cakes and light lunches to enjoy in the restored home or the beautifully scented heritage garden. Owned and operated by a…

  • Pabineau Seafood Restaurant

    New Brunswick

    Located near the site of the Pabineau Falls, this small, popular eatery, run by the local First Nations group, is the spot to pick up your picnic supplies…

  • Clam Digger

    New Brunswick

    Cars park three-deep outside this teeny red-and-white seafood shack, a summertime tradition in these parts. Order your clams, burger, scallops, poutine…

  • La Terrasse à Steve

    New Brunswick

    At the Miscou Quai, have your lobster, cod, oysters or scallops oven baked, stuffed or steamed. Dine in the rustic, graffiti-filled inside or dig your…

  • Nectar

    New Brunswick

    Perched over the Bathurst Harbour, Nectar serves excellent coffee in its downstairs cafe and classier lunches and dinners upstairs. The ambitious menu…