Must-see restaurants in Nova Scotia

  • Stubborn Goat

    Halifax

    Belly-filling pub grub, from generous burgers to fish-and-chips, is what's on offer at the Goat. The beer selection is good, and it also has a seasonal…

  • Rope Loft

    Nova Scotia

    Head onto the deck of this popular waterside pub for Chester's best dining with a view. Seafood features strongly on the menu, alongside burgers, club…

  • Herring Choker Deli

    Cape Breton Island

    Swing by this roadside diner-deli, 12km southwest of Baddeck, for a pit stop. It serves up soups, sandwiches, wraps and salads, plus breads, pastries and…

  • Hebel's

    Nova Scotia

    Rich offerings such as stroganoff, seafood creole and veal in mushroom sauce are the order of the day at this traditional restaurant. German and Austrian…

  • Lobster Pound & Moore

    Cape Breton Island

    Huge portions of seafood loaded up with piles of shoestring fries are the thing to order here; lobsters are usually available. The deck area is nice for…

  • Shanty Cafe

    Nova Scotia

    Fishers and shoppers alike head for the all-day breakfast at this simple town cafe, which dabbles in Indian and Mexican flavors alongside burgers, salads…

  • The Bistro

    Nova Scotia

    A good choice for casual dining in New Glasgow, with fresh, inventive dishes making use of Asian and Indian flavors. Local artists show their works on the…

  • Five Girls Baking

    Nova Scotia

    Sandwiches, muffins, cookies and freshly baked buns, plus lots of local foodie treats, are reason enough to check out this attractive little cafe on Main…

  • Captain's Daughter

    Annapolis Valley

    Country-style food served directly above the wharf at Freeport; handy if you're waiting for the Brier Island ferry or happen to be here in time for sunset.

  • Two If By Sea

    Nova Scotia

    Be warned: if you want to gorge on the massive, buttery chocolate croissants that TIBS is famous for, get in quick as they're often sold out by 1pm.

  • Foggy Hermit Cafe

    Cape Breton Island

    Filling salads, burgers and sandwiches are what to expect at this vaguely nautical cafe, which sometimes has jazz and folk nights.

  • Dee Dee's

    Nova Scotia

    This summertime-only outpost of the much-loved neighborhood ice-cream shop in Halifax also serves delicious burritos.

  • Days Gone By

    Nova Scotia

    Delicious cakes, pies, breads and cookies are baked daily here, and you can also pick up sandwiches for the road.

  • LaHave Bakery

    Nova Scotia

    This bakery is famous for its hearty bread. Sandwiches are made on thick slabs of it.

  • Normaway Inn

    Cape Breton Island

    This old-fashioned country inn is popular locally for its filling food and regular music - there's a three-fiddler ceilidh and square dance held every…