To DINE For!

Eat & Drink

The dining scene in Nova Scotia is getting a great deal of attention! With local fare ranging from perfectly fresh haddock and chips to the finest haute cuisine, foodies will never go hungry here. Below is a small taste of the many dining spots available.

Cafés & Brunch Spots

Stop by for a locally-roasted coffee with a sweet treat or a laidback brunch – and never pass up a blueberry scone or an oat cake! Many spots offer sunny patios during the warmer months and a cozy indoor vibe during fall and winter.

Almonak, Halifax
Bistro 22, Truro, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Dancing Goat Café & Bakery, North East Margaree, Cape Breton
La Goélette à Pépé Café, Arichat, Cape Breton
Rose & Rooster Café, Grand Desert, Eastern Shore
Sugar Moon Farm, Earltown, Northumberland Shore
The Barn Coffee & Social House, Mahone Bay and Bridgewater, South Shore
The Shanty Café, Yarmouth, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
The Union Street, Berwick, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
The Village Coffee House, Canning, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Train Station Bike & Bean, Upper Tantallon, South Shore

Lobster & Seafood

You are never far from a feast of lobster and seafood in Nova Scotia! Check out one of these spots below, or get your mouth watering at the dozens of restaurants found on The Lobster Trail or The Chowder Trail.

Beaux Vendredis Lobster Suppers, Belliveau Cove, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
Capt. Kat’s Lobster Shack, Barrington, South Shore
Churchill’s Restaurant at Digby Pines Resort, Digby, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Grand Banker Seafood Bar & Grill, Lunenburg, South Shore
Hall’s Harbour Lobster Pound & Restaurant, Hall’s Harbour, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Shore Club Lobster Suppers, Hubbards, South Shore
South Shore Fish Shack, Lunenburg, South Shore
The Five Fishermen, Halifax

Pubs

For some local Scottish and Irish flair, look no further than one of our many pubs. Enjoy unique twists on pub fare in a casual but lively atmosphere and don’t be surprised if singing and dancing ensues. Many pubs offer live music to accompany an array of local craft beer, cider, and spirits.

Doryman Pub & Grill, Chéticamp, Cape Breton
Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub, Halifax
Fo’c’sle Village Pub, Chester, South Shore
Glenora Inn Dining Room and Pub, Glenville, Cape Breton
Governor’s Pub, Sydney, Cape Breton
Henley House Pub & Restaurant, Sheet Harbour, Eastern Shore
Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant & Brew Pub, Yarmouth, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores
The Arms Public House, Halifax
The Red Shoe Pub, Mabou, Cape Breton
The Whiskey Teller, Annapolis Royal, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley

Upscale Local Dining

Locally-inspired menus are the norm in Nova Scotia for good reason. Many restaurants change up their offering depending on what’s fresh and in season. Don’t be surprised to see chefs at the wharf! Pair your meal with a local craft beer, cider or Nova Scotia wine. Our Tidal Bay whites are unique to Nova Scotia and pair terrifically with seafood!

Amherst Shore Country Inn, Tidnish, Northumberland Shore
DesBarres Manor Inn, Guysborough, Eastern Shore
Drift at Muir Hotel, Halifax
Founders House, Annapolis Royal, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Gabrieau’s Bistro, Antigonish, Northumberland Shore
GRÁ, Ross Ferry, Cape Breton
Kiju’s Restaurant, Membertou, Cape Breton
Le Caveau Restaurant at Grand Pré Winery, Grand-Pré, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery, Summerville, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Wild Caraway Restaurant & Café, Advocate Harbour, Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley

Food with a view

We are fortunate to have many establishments where the views are just as delightful as the food. You’ll want to savour every bite with a side of a spectacular scenery.

Cape Cliff Dining Room at Fox Harb’r Resort, Wallace, Northumberland Shore
Elliot’s Dining Room at White Point Beach Resort, White Point, South Shore
Lakeside Restaurant at Inverary Resort, Baddeck, Cape Breton
Oak & Oar Eatery at Oak Island Resort, Oak Island, South Shore
Panorama Restaurant at Cabot Links, Cape Breton
Quarterdeck Beachside Villas & Grill, Summerville, South Shore
Riverside Dining Room at Liscombe Lodge, Liscomb Mills, Eastern Shore
Sou’Wester Restaurant & Gift Shop, Peggy’s Cove, South Shore

Local Favourites

Here’s an insider tip! Look out for a few local specialties when you’re traveling throughout the province. These are a few favourites worth sinking your teeth into.

Moon Mist Ice Cream: A surprisingly delicious flavour combination of banana, grape, and bubblegum ice cream.
Donair: This iconic Halifax dish contains spiced beef, cooked on a spit and shaved onto a pita, with tomatoes and raw onions. But the most important ingredient is a sweet garlic sauce that will have you licking your fingers clean.
Creamed Lobster: Best known in the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Region, lobster is sautéed in a cream sauce and served over buttered toast.
Oatcakes: Originating from the Scottish (we are New Scotland, after all), our oatcakes are just the right amount of sweet and salty! And they pair perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee.
Wild Blueberries: Look for products like juice, liqueur, syrup, beer, baked goods, chocolates, preserves, wine, tea or coffee or good old-fashioned Blueberry Grunt.
Rappie Pie: A traditional Acadian dish made of grated potatoes and meat. This dish is available at many restaurants throughout the province, but more widely in Acadian regions.