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It's a restaurant, it's an oyster bar, and it's a fish market, where the fresh fish selection is impressive and everything is cooked to perfection, making for delicious meals (there are choices for nonfish fans, too). You can also enjoy divine desserts for the finale. Billy's sophisticated vibe is enhanced by soft, jazzy background music.
51 Charlotte St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2H8, Canada
Known For
- The on-site fish market will ship anywhere
- Huge, succulent lobsters
- Impeccable service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Take a good look at the surroundings when you arrive—exposed brick walls, artworks, hardwood floors—because once the food appears, it will have your full attention. Artfully plated dishes, like local goat cheese terrine and house-smoked salmon, lead into main courses that might include yogurt-and-coriander-roasted chicken breast or pan-seared sustainable blue trout with chorizo, caramelized onion rösti, and sautéed greens.
60 Prince William St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2B1, Canada
Known For
- Inventive salads and vegetarian dishes
- Everything is made in-house
- Good range of vegan and gluten-free food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., no lunch Sat.
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Gourmet restaurants rarely show up in such unlikely locations as this—a restored 1930s Canadian Pacific railcar in a small New Brunswick town. The menu is well balanced, but the most exciting option is the "Chef's Choice"—just say what you don't like and something will be created specially for you (and, we are told, even if every diner in the place takes this option, no two will get the same dish).
9189 Main St., Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, E7L 2G4, Canada
Known For
- <PRO>fine dining in a unique setting</PRO>
- <PRO>focus on local dishes</PRO>
- <PRO>constantly changing menu</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
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This is one of New Brunswick's finest restaurants, where you can savor chef Georges Frachon's creations while gazing out over the sea through the wall of windows. Drawing on the culinary arts of his French homeland, Georges imparts an expert touch to such dishes as sautéed scallops with garlic and parsley or Poulet à la Provençale, and his wine list is equally outstanding.
289 rue Principal, Nigadoo, New Brunswick, E8K 3Y5, Canada
Known For
- <PRO>beef tenderloin steaks with a choice of sauces</PRO>
- <PRO>stunning sea views</PRO>
- <PRO>a surprising find in a remote location</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted
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So much more than just oysters, this stylish, sophisticated dining room with impeccable service is one of the finest restaurants in Atlantic Canada, despite its unlikely location on a predominantly industrial street. The modern French menu offers complex but perfectly balanced creations based on local seafood, beef, lamb, and poultry, and the daily tasting menu is a delicious and artistic culinary adventure---plus there's a first-rate wine list.
245 Collishaw St., Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 9P9, Canada
Known For
- Chef Pierre Richard
- The entire experience
- Elegant surroundings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
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This gastropub is one of the best places to eat in the city—proven by its slew of awards and two appearances on the "You Gotta Eat Here" TV show—and it couldn't have a better location, with a great patio overlooking the downtown waterfront. Drawing on supplies from local farmers, fishermen, and food producers, the menu presents "progressive pub food," and the beer menu includes 35 varieties on tap and 56 bottled options.
1 Market Sq., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 0A1, Canada
Known For
- Superior treatment of pub food favorites
- Patio offers prime people-watching
- Live entertainment some nights
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Within the lovely Kingsbrae Garden, one of Canada's finest chefs, Alex Haun, offers creative tasting menus—consisting of three or six courses—based on available fresh local ingredients, some of which come right from the garden. One example, Six Wings to Fly, features duck ragout, seared quail breast and braised leg, partridge terrine, roasted potato shell, mushroom demiglace, sautéed carrots, sugar snap peas, chanterelles, and beet ketchup—yes, that's just one dish.
220 King St., St. Andrews, New Brunswick, E5B 1Y8, Canada
Known For
- Culinary art on the tasting menus at dinner
- Dedication to sustainability and local ingredients
- Pump nights on the lawn, with live music
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed.
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Lists of Canada's top restaurants all include the Windjammer, where a memorable, pampering dining experience is assured and the setting creates an equally rarified atmosphere without being stuffy. Executive chef Stefan Mueller's menus feature seasonal ingredients from land and sea and some vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers come from the hotel's roof garden, which also supplies honey from its working beehives.
750 Main St., Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 1E6, Canada
Known For
- A very special occasion destination
- Chef's tasting menu
- Excellent service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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Seafood is an integral part of the home cooking at this casual and friendly motel restaurant overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay. The lobster roll is renowned, but you can't go wrong with other country-diner options like fresh panfried haddock, scallops, or the old-fashioned chicken dinners—baked chicken, stuffing, real gravy, mashed potatoes, veggies, and cranberry sauce.
941 Hwy. 772, Fairhaven, New Brunswick, E5V 1P1, Canada
Known For
- Fish-and-chips
- Nice patio for outside dining
- They'll pack up a picnic for you
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar. and weekdays Apr., May, and Oct.
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Not surprisingly, chocolate features heavily on the menu here, including hot chocolate drinks, and there’s good coffee too, including latte and iced coffee. They also serve freshly baked croissants and chocolate treats containing nothing but healthy natural ingredients. You can buy hand-made chocolates to go, too.
395 Main St., Shediac, New Brunswick, E4P 2B1, Canada
Known For
- Hot chocolate
- Freshly baked treats
- Chocolates to go
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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This restaurant on the village square in Dorchester was built in 1811 as a stagecoach stop and is reputed to be the oldest stone structure in New Brunswick. Wander through the three dining rooms while you wait for an old-fashioned, delicious roast turkey dinner or one of the other comfort-food selections. Soups, salads, sandwiches, brunch items, and light meals are also available, and there's a children's menu. The inn is not licensed for alcohol.
3515 Cape Rd., off Rte. 106, Dorchester, New Brunswick, E4K 2X2, Canada
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. and Dec.–Feb.
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Popular with the business community and with a loyal local following, this upscale lunch and dinner spot above the King Street Ale House has a cool urban interior and a rooftop garden patio. The menu includes pasta and flatbreads, seafood and vegetarian choices, and dishes such as house-brined chicken breast with arborio rice, raita, and naan bread; Wagyu rib eye; and pork tenderloin with Parmesan-whipped potatoes and vegetables.
546 King St., Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 1E6, Canada
Known For
- Bold, well-defined flavors and very tender meat
- Wide ranges of choices and prices to suit all budgets
- Very obliging staff and kitchen
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sat.–Sun.
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This is a great little place for a quick bite or bistro meal in pleasant surroundings. There's a huge range of coffees and teas as well as hot chocolate, house-made lemonade, juice, wine and beer, and the open kitchen serves good crepes, pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.
221 Mountain Rd., Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 2L5, Canada
Known For
- Sweet and savory crepes
- Huge drink menu
- Imaginative pizza toppings and crepe fillings
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A nice modern spot serving good East Coast coffee and food that includes soups, sandwiches, St-Viateur bagels, and house-made scones, date squares, and muffins. There are vegan options, too. On a nice day you can enjoy it all on the streetside patio.
581 Main St., Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 1C6, Canada
Known For
- Very good Down East brand coffee selections
- Friendly and efficient service
- Pavement seating on Main Street
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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This is a nice little café in the Dieppe area, serving 14 varieties of coffee, five unusual teas, hot chocolate, and hand-made soy milk. There are sweet treats, too, plus soups, sandwiches, and healthy lunches such as a quinoa salad. The café is warmed by a fireplace in winter, and there’s outdoor terrace seating in summer.
200 Champlain St., Dieppe, New Brunswick, E1A 1P1, Canada
Known For
- Good coffee
- Outdoor seating
- Fireplace in winter
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Tempting aromas fill this inviting restaurant, emanating from the world of flavors offered on the menu. Specialties include Oaxaca Deep Dish (black beans, grilled veggies, and spicy tomato sauce, baked with cheese), a classic vegetarian lasagna, and vegan desserts.
125 Church St., Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 4Z8, Canada
Known For
- Kids’ menu has healthy options
- Taj Mahal Thali
- Popular with nonvegetarians, too
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This edge-of-town spot with a chic and stylish interior and strong French influence is well worth seeking out. The mother-and-daughter team who run it are very friendly and efficient, and the steak, seafood, and ribs are succulent; the food utilizes imported spices and fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
721C Victoria St., Edmundston, New Brunswick, E3V 3T3, Canada
Known For
- <PRO>excellent, melt-in-your-mouth steaks</PRO>
- <PRO>a "bring your own wine" policy</PRO>
- <PRO>exceptionally friendly owner and staff</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Sat.–Wed.
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Organic, vegetarian, and gluten-free food is the specialty of this café-art gallery just off Main Street in the downtown area, including nourishing soups with organic Red Fife bread, and panini, wraps, and sandwiches.
119 Connell St., Woodstock, New Brunswick, E7M 1K7, Canada
Known For
- Art and crafts on display
- Occasional live music and art reception events
- A welcome alternative to fast-food joints
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sat.–Wed.
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This artisan bakery-café with a shaded streetside terrace is a great place to drop in for a quick bite, with an inviting aroma of fresh-baked bread and freshly brewed coffee to greet you. There's a deli counter with a great range of cheeses plus quick counter service for delicious soups, sandwiches, omelets, panini, pizzas, salads, and tempting pastries; table-service breakfasts run until 1 pm on weekends.
171 Blvd. Saint-Pierre O, Caraquet, New Brunswick, E1W 1A5, Canada
Known For
- Mouthwatering range of cakes and pies
- Art exhibitions and live music
- Staff appreciates visitors ordering in French
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. and Jan.–late Feb. No dinner
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Chef Thane Mallory trained at the Institut Paul Bocuse in France and studied classic Italian food in Italy. Now he brings his expertise to this lovely riverside spot in Gagetown with a regularly changing menu reflecting availability of fresh local ingredients. The indoor dining room is charming and distinctive, and there are tables on the deck in summer.
17 River Run La., Gagetown, New Brunswick, E5M 0C5, Canada
Known For
- Chef Thane Mallory's cuisine
- Pretty spot by the river
- Local ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs., By reservation only
