Must-see restaurants in Nova Scotia

  • Brownstone Restaurant

    Nova Scotia

    This attractive little cafe on Main St has some surprises inside, including Italianate murals, brick-effect wallpaper and a bizarre copper-effect stucco…

  • Morris East

    Halifax

    Halifax has some good pizza joints, but this is the pick. Pies are available in your choice of white, whole-wheat or gluten-free dough, and there are some…

  • Marco's Grill & Pasta House

    Nova Scotia

    If you've been traveling around the province for a while, there'll come a day when the thought of eating another lobster or bucket of mussels will tip you…

  • Five Fishermen

    Halifax

    As the name suggests, this upscale place focuses on the fruits of the fisher's art: oysters, lobsters, halibut, Arctic char, swordfish and plenty more,…

  • Rusty Anchor

    Cape Breton Island

    Pit stops are few and far between on the Cabot Trail, which makes this waterfront diner a boon if you've run out of picnic snacks. The food's mostly good;…

  • Le Gabriel

    Cape Breton Island

    This big pub-diner is buzzing on the weekend: locals come for the generous plates of fish, steak and seafood (all served with potato or rice, vegetables…

  • Beggar's Banquet

    Cape Breton Island

    Finally, it's here: the chance to dress up like it's the 1700s and step inside a boisterous, beer-swilling tavern for a crab and lobster feast while being…

  • Rudder's Brew Pub

    Nova Scotia

    Join a local crowd tucking into no-nonsense Maritime classics such as bar clams and fries and Acadian rappie pie (meat pie topped with grated potato) at…

  • Grubstake

    Cape Breton Island

    Hearty, country-style food is the game at the Grubstake: chicken royal, rib steaks, fresh lobster and queen crab, accompanied by homemade porridge bread…

  • Cafe Good Luck

    Nova Scotia

    Dartmouth's latest brunch-spot love affair, the Good Luck is the place for a comforting croque monsieur, a freshly baked muffin or a hangover-fixing…

  • Chowder House

    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,…

  • Wooden Monkey

    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…

  • Highwheeler Cafe

    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…

  • Flavor Downtown

    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…

  • Dancing Moose Cafe

    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 –…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

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