Must-see restaurants in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island

  • Shediac Lobster Shop

    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…

  • Sugar Moon Farm

    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…

  • Mel's

    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…

  • Sunrise Seafoods

    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…

  • Vera's Kitchen & Bar

    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,…

  • The Caves

    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…

  • Cape House Restaurant

    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…

  • Bean Dock

    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,…

  • Five Eleven West

    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,…

  • The Prince Cafe

    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…

  • Clucking Hen Deli & Bakery

    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…

  • Portland Street Creperie

    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…

  • Harbour View Restaurant

    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…

  • Roadside Grill

    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…

  • 2 Doors Down

    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…

  • Gulliver's World Cafe

    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…

  • The Sandbar

    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…

  • Lost Anchor Pub

    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…

  • Trapped

    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…

  • Oh My Cod!

    Nova Scotia

    For quick and easy eating, this friendly seafood diner is hard to beat: enjoy clams, scallops, battered haddock and fish tacos, along with hand-cut chips,…

  • Wind & Reef Restaurant

    Prince Edward Island

    You'll find a range of fishy treats and seafood specials on the menu, but this restaurant above the North Cape Interpretive Centre is mainly worth a visit…

  • Bette's Kitchen

    Cape Breton Island

    You'll need to be hungry here: Bette serves up supersize portions of home-cooked, mostly deep-fried food. As you'd expect, the Kitchen Sink burger has…

  • An Octopus' Garden Cafe

    New Brunswick

    The Octopus's tentacles extend as far as Italy. Homemade pasta and sauces, good panini and pain au chocolat can all be enjoyed with a proper espresso on…

  • Annie's Place Cafe

    Halifax

    A slice of small town in the heart of Halifax, Annie's welcomes you in and serves up a hearty breakfast all day, including freshly baked bread and…

  • Cafe C'est la Vie

    New Brunswick

    This bright, well-loved spot serves panini, risottos and salads along with organic soups and bibimbap (Korean mixed rice dish). The bulletin board here is…

  • Gables

    New Brunswick

    Seafood and views of Navy Island through a row of tall windows dominate this comfortable Victorian clapboard building. To enter, head down the alley onto…

  • Antigonish Townhouse

    Nova Scotia

    Swing by this popular town pub for a pint of something local or a plate of chicken-confit poutine or moules frites. It's a favorite hangout for students…

  • Seaside Restaurant & Take Out

    New Brunswick

    Right on Mac's Beach, the simple but spacious Seaside Restaurant serves fish-and-chips, scallops, chowder and more next to the sand and with views of the…

  • Market

    New Brunswick

    Saturday mornings and Thursday evenings see a market set up in the town center during July and August. Vendors sell local food like the doughnut-style…

  • Family Fisheries Restaurant

    New Brunswick

    Part of a fresh-fish market, this ultra-casual seafood shack specializes in fish-and-chips (all the seafood is caught by family members), plus lip…

  • SCKS Société culturelle Kent-Sud

    New Brunswick

    Full of local art, baked goods, salads and soups, this little nonprofit cafe is a pleasant place to stop for coffee and simple French-style snack lunches…

  • Breakwater

    Nova Scotia

    The pick of Pictou's limited choice of dining, this simple place serves seafood, steaks and burgers in a spacious, booth-filled building overlooking the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Sully's Ice Cream Parlour

    New Brunswick

    Housed in the restored train station, Sully's scoops up all of your favorite ice cream along with some unique homemade flavors. Try their ice pops,…

  • 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…

  • Windows on the Water

    Prince Edward Island

    Owner Lillian Dingwell cooks up a varied menu of island dishes at her quaint, longstanding restaurant – including delicious blue mussels, homemade fish…

  • 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…

  • Pinokkio

    New Brunswick

    Fresh pasta and even fresher seafood makes this a popular spot to dine. Pizza with mussels, lobster bisque, smoked meat sandwiches and seafood linguine…

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