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…
Must-see restaurants in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Since taking over the Inn at Bay Fortune in 2015, Food Network star Michael Smith has created one of PEI's most unique dining experiences: the 'FireWorks…
Cape Breton Island
The Red Shoe is the place to catch a bit of Celtic music as you mosey down the Ceilidh Trail. The homey, ramshackle pub hosts at least one gig seven…
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…
New Brunswick
Polished yet comfortable, this tapas-style restaurant is yards above the competition. Simple-sounding dishes such as beef carpaccio, spicy cauliflower and…
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…
Prince Edward Island
This stomping venue is one of the best places in eastern PEI to catch some live music – owners Pat and Meghann are passionate music lovers, and they…
Wild Caraway Restaurant & Cafe
Nova Scotia
Local products and seasonal cooking underpin the menu at this superb coastal cafe, in a little house with a view of the driftwood-strewn beach of Advocate…
Prince Edward Island
Chef Emily Wells has turned this lakeside restaurant into a destination address since winning the 'Taste Our Island' competition in 2015. The ethos is…
Cape Breton Island
If you ask a local where to eat in North Sydney, they'll point you straight to the Spoon. It's a small space that goes big on flavours – hazelnut-crusted…
Halifax
Impeccable small plates of seafood have made this tiny bar-bistro a favorite among foodie North Enders, and deservedly so: dishes zing with surprising…
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…
Annapolis Valley
Overseen by head chef Jason Lynch, this upscale bistro at the Domaine de Grand Pré winery has become a destination in its own right. The ethos is rich,…
Prince Edward Island
If you want to sample Malpeque's legendary bivalves, this harborside fisher's barn in Kensington is the place to do it. Experienced eaters take them…
Prince Edward Island
Wow – this place is worth the trip. Buddha statues, gleaming glass, island artworks and Canadian crafts aplenty in the gallery; a lovely garden filled…
Nova Scotia
This pared-back bistro has become Dartmouth's dining hot spot for its fresh, flavoursome dishes: big bowls of mussels, panzanella salad, lobster…
Halifax
At this hipster diner you order according to hunger level (from 'Sorta Hungry' starters to 'Still Hungry' desserts). It's a gimmick, but the food is first…
Prince Edward Island
Simple seafood fresh off the boats is the order of the day at this stylish harborside cafe: Daisy Bay oysters, seared halibut, seafood bubbly bake and a…
Prince Edward Island
Under the stained glass and wooden beams of the old New London United Church, this place is part cooking school, part fine-dining restaurant. Chef Derrick…
Charlottetown
For our money, the top table in Charlottetown, known for its creative use of island ingredients: a seasonal island veggie platter, brined local lamb chops…
Halifax
At the edge of the North End, this hipster diner has strong competition but is still many people's first choice. It's bare bones as far as decor goes: a…
Nova Scotia
This beautiful heritage inn is by far Chester's swishest place to eat. The sophisticated menu features the likes of rack of lamb, lobster pie and chicken…
Annapolis Valley
Owner Ross Patterson perfected his art running a noodle stall, and diners now travel from far and wide to his laid-back pasta place in the village of Port…
Prince Edward Island
Summerside's top table by far, this contemporary diner serves zingy, imaginative dishes in an attractive, split-level space with lashings of distressed…
Prince Edward Island
Local sourcing and seasonal ingredients are key to the ethos at this refined restaurant, overseen by chef Steven Wilson. Set in a shingled house stocked…
Prince Edward Island
Despite the name, there's a lot more on offer at this super-friendly cafe-diner than oysters (although you can certainly sample the holy bivalves if you…
Nova Scotia
This is many people's dream come true: a vintage bookstore that doubles as a cafe, serving homemade soups, burgers and all-day breakfasts, not to mention…
Prince Edward Island
There are plenty of places to get a lobster supper these days, but this spot claims to be the original – in any event, it's been serving these shellfish…
Nova Scotia
This little restaurant takes a surprisingly pan-global trip on its menu, which includes everything from Jamaican jerk chicken to dhaba curry, Lebanese…
Halifax
It's aptly named: there's definitely a New York flavor to this neighborhood eatery, with its worn wood, tobacco-yellow walls and chalkboard menus. The…
Water Prince Corner Shop & Lobster Pound
Charlottetown
When locals want seafood they head to this inconspicuous, sea-blue eatery near the wharf. It is deservedly famous for its scallop burgers, but it's also…
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…
Nova Scotia
This smart, contemporary bistro is a sign of the town's changing times: stripped back in style, with exciting dishes such as halibut with charred-cucumber…
Nova Scotia
The Bratislavan-born chef has made this little restaurant into a real destination address: people drive to Mahone Bay just to eat here. The food is really…
Main Street Restaurant & Bakery
Cape Breton Island
Come breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, Ingonish's friendly diner is the place most people head for when they're feeling hungry. Chunky BLT sandwiches,…
Cape Breton Island
In Baddeck's former legion hall, this local institution offers your choice of lobster, salmon, snow crab or strip loin with all-you-can-eat mussels,…
Nova Scotia
This colorful cafe is everyone's top tip; evening reservations are highly recommended. Swiss chef Roland Glauser serves a varied menu of seafood, meat and…
Annapolis Valley
If you fancy cracking a lobster straight out of the tank, this seafood shack is a fine place to do it – you'll see the lobster boats moored right outside…
Annapolis Valley
Zingy meze dishes, kebabs, falafel and stuffed vine leaves bring the flavours of the Mediterranean and the Middle East to well-to-do Wolfville. Order a…
Annapolis Valley
This waterfront bistro is the place for dining with a view: there's a wonderful outlook over the Bay of Fundy. It majors in classy seafood, steaks and…
