Charlottetown
Receiver is the coffee connoisseurs' choice in Charlottetown. Come here for the perfect flat white made with ethically sourced Ethiopian single-origin…
Must-see restaurants in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
Cape Breton Island
This establishment, out beyond the lighthouse at Neil's Harbour, is famous for its chowder, but it also serves great-value suppers of snow crab, lobster,…
Annapolis Valley
This is the spot in Digby for top-notch scallops – and clams, crab, lobster, haddock and pretty much every other fish you care to mention – along with…
Halifax
A cross between a neighborhood diner and a city pub, the Monkey is a good stop if you're just looking for a simple supper and pint of something local and…
Cape Breton Island
Everyone's choice for lunch, this Baddeck cafe ticks all the boxes: grilled sandwiches, delicious quesadillas, homemade soups, and delicious muffins and…
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…
Prince Edward Island
Lobster baked potatoes, potato soup, chili cheese fries and classic poutine are just a few of the spud-themed dishes offered by the restaurant at the…
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…
Prince Edward Island
Owners Pedro and Betty have made their little restaurant in Souris a destination for casual fine dining. Yes, you'll find mussels and fish chowder on the…
Cape Breton Island
If you can't make it to the main Flavor on the waterfront, this downtown diner is the next best thing: an urban-style cafe serving sandwiches, soups and…
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…
Charlottetown
The old Roger's Hardware building has now become this smart gastropub, but the old wood beams, brick columns and etched windows have been left in situ for…
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…
Cape Breton Island
Stop in here for Dutch pannenkoeken (pancakes), either savory (loaded with green onions and Gouda cheese) or sweet (whipped cream, honey, fruit, nuts –…
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…
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…
New Brunswick
Just before the bridge at the northern end of town, get your lobster wholesale, ready to eat, with crackers and all. There are also scallops and clams…
New Brunswick
Perched over the Bathurst Harbour, Nectar serves excellent coffee in its downstairs cafe and classier lunches and dinners upstairs. The ambitious menu…
Nova Scotia
The food – simple, delicious pancakes and locally made sausages served with maple syrup – is the highlight of this working maple farm and woodlot. To…
Charlottetown
As you might guess from the name, oysters are the keynote dish at this Irish-tinged seafood bar, but you'll find lobster, shrimps, mussels and crab legs…
New Brunswick
Operating in the center of town since 1919, this 1950s-style diner makes a mean milkshake (including the boozy variety). Sit at your Formica table, take…
New Brunswick
Right down by the fisheries, with a smokehouse pluming into the air, this place is the real deal. Get your chowders, chips, scallops and clams, lobster…
New Brunswick
With a balcony next to the water at Richie Wharf, Vera's offers up shareable plates of lobster crostini, pork sliders, stuffed mushrooms and the like,…
New Brunswick
One of two seaside spots known for their creamy chowder sitting side by side on Mac's Beach. Get your fill of seafood with toasted lobster tail or seafood…
New Brunswick
When all that activity gets you hungry, head to the Cape House Restaurant in the original lighthouse-keeper's house, where you can enjoy the dramatic view…
Charlottetown
An unusual find in Charlottetown: Cedar's has been serving the home-style flavors of Lebanon to the people of Charlottetown since 1979 and it still rates…
Nova Scotia
A chilled coffee shop overlooking the waterfront, serving grilled cheese sandwiches, muffins and paninis. There's also a gift shop selling souvenir tees,…
Prince Edward Island
Despite its highly improbable location inside Summerside's sports complex, this modern bistro actually turns out top-notch food: Provençal roast chicken,…
Cape Breton Island
This fun cafe and bakery makes an ideal stop at the start or end of your Cabot Trail drive. The decor centers on chickens and hen-based puns, while the…
New Brunswick
Next to Roosevelt's Cottage, get your lunch canteen-style. On a nice day, sit on the verandah for a sea view. Soups, salads, sandwiches and baking is all…
Nova Scotia
A beloved snack stop for locals, this hip creperie corners the market in all things pancakey: go savory with a mushroom melt or ham and Swiss, or indulge…
Nova Scotia
If it's fish-and-chips, homemade chowder, delicious pies and supersize club sandwiches you want, this homey diner down by the water will definitely fit…
Nova Scotia
Try the steamed clams or the rappie pie (meat pie topped with grated potato) at this pleasantly old-fashioned and long-running local restaurant. There's…
Annapolis Valley
The owners of this Teutonic-themed cafe hail from Saxony in Germany, and specialize in goodies such as schnitzel, sausages and belegte brötchen …
Halifax
Easy-going eating is the ethos at this downtown joint, good for comforting dishes such as pork chops, steak-frites and classic burgers. There's a vaguely…
Charlottetown
Every town needs its coffee corner, and this place is Charlottetown's, with hand-written menus and sofas to lounge around on while indulging in your flat…
New Brunswick
In this cozy restaurant, chef-owner Thane combines fresh, local ingredients with global techniques to let you travel the world on your plate. A front…
New Brunswick
Next to the lighthouse on Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf, the Sandbar serves pub fare with a seafood slant and a long list of cocktails. The patio is popular on…
Prince Edward Island
If all the talk of Cavendish's favorite fictional orphan Anne of Green Gables is driving you to drink, here's where to come. Simple but hearty pub meals…
New Brunswick
A family-owned fishery since 1969, these guys know their lobster. Chill out on the deck with a beer or a smoothie and hot lobster or spinach dip to share…
