3 Best Restaurants in St. John River Valley, New Brunswick

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).

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.

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.