Saint John Restaurants

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  • 1. Billy's Seafood Company

    $$$$ | Downtown

    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
    506-672–3474

    Known For

    • The on-site fish market will ship anywhere
    • Huge, succulent lobsters
    • Impeccable service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 2. East Coast Bistro

    $$$

    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
    506-696–3278

    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.
  • 3. Saint John Ale House

    $$$ | Downtown

    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
    506-657–2337

    Known For

    • Superior treatment of pub food favorites
    • Patio offers prime people-watching
    • Live entertainment some nights
  • 4. JavaMoose

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    A relatively small, locally owned chain, JavaMoose has its own small-batch roasting facility in Saint John and a small chain of cafés, where locals flock for the great-tasting coffee and quick bites such as muffins and breakfast sandwiches. The main branch is on Prince William Street, and they are also in Saint John City Market and the McAllister Place Shopping Centre on Westmorland Road.

    84 Prince William St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2B3, Canada
    506-657–7283

    Known For

    • Locally owned
    • Small-batch roastery
    • Muffins
  • 5. Lemongrass Thai Fare

    $$$ | Downtown

    If you shy away from Thai food because of its reputation for spicy hotness, do not hesitate to try this stylish restaurant that caters to all tastes and will prepare your pad thai to match your preference for heat, or lack thereof. Thai stir-fries, noodle dishes, and curries, many featuring ginger and coconut, share the menu with both mild and fiery Indian dishes, and are enjoyed indoors or on the patio.

    1 Market Sq., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4Z6, Canada
    506-657–8424

    Known For

    • Great value lunch menu
    • Delicious noodle dishes
    • Patio dining

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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  • 6. Port City Royal

    $$

    In this innovative little restaurant where everything is cooked to order (so be prepared to wait—it's worth it), the talented chef's commitment to locally sourced ingredients might extend to delicacies foraged from the wild by dedicated staffers. Hand-crafted snacks, available throughout the day, offer an irresistible temptation to return after 5:30 to dine on dishes such as pan-seared tenderloin and molasses-butter-poached mushrooms.

    45 Grannan St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 0E9, Canada
    506-631–3714

    Known For

    • Celebrated acclaim from critics
    • Genuine staff enthusiasm for the cuisine
    • Memorable combinations of flavors

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 7. Taco Pica

    $$ | Downtown

    This modest restaurant with a colorful atmosphere—ornamental parrots rule in the dining room—is a slice of home for the former Guatemalan refugees, now proud Canadian citizens, who run it as a worker's co-op. On a menu that ranges from vegetarian quesadillas to Tequila Cactus Pork to Paella, Guatemalan, Mexican, and Spanish recipes are authentically seasoned with garlic, mint, coriander, and cilantro; the pepian (beef stew) and the garlic shrimp are standout options.

    96 Germain St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2E7, Canada
    506-633–8492

    Known For

    • <PRO>live entertainment, including salsa every Friday night</PRO>
    • <PRO>authentic Latin American vibe</PRO>
    • <PRO>colorful decor—the bright green bathrooms have become a selfie phenomenon</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Credit cards accepted
  • 8. Urban Deli

    $$ | Downtown

    Cool yet pleasingly unpretentious, this downtown eatery gets rave reviews from an eclectic mix of businesspeople, shoppers, students, and city visitors. The menu features classic deli fare, including sandwiches piled high with interesting combinations of fillings, hearty soups, imaginative salads, and comfort food such as mac and cheese and flavorsome coconut curry chicken.

    68 King St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 1G4, Canada
    506-652–3354

    Known For

    • <PRO>the conviviality of the communal table</PRO>
    • <PRO>good vegetarian options and gluten-free pasta</PRO>
    • <PRO>Montréal smoked meat, smoked on the premises</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner.
  • 9. Vegolution

    $$

    As the name suggests, this is a great choice for vegetarians and vegans, but it's popular with nonvegetarians too, particularly for the beautifully presented and tasty salads—many people come specifically for the incredible carrot cake. Beverages include vegan wines and beer from local microbreweries.

    26 Germain St., Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 2E5, Canada
    506-643–8401

    Known For

    • Vegetarian and vegan options
    • Grab-and-go items to take out
    • Licensed, and has vegan wines

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.–Tues.

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