Best Restaurants in Atlantic Canada (May 2026)

$$$ · Halifax

4.6 ★

What to order Carrot and Crab, Tuna Tartare, Halibut Cheeks

French · Halifax

4.4 ★

What to order French Onion Soup, Fish Cakes, Beef Tartare

Vegetarian · $$ · Moncton

What to order Veggie Burger, Lasagna, Big Marc Burger

Diner Fare · $$ · Halifax

What to order Chicken and Waffles, Breakfast Burrito, Skillet (with bacon and avocado)

Seafood · $$$ · Charlottetown

What to order Oysters, Seafood Chowder, Mussels

Modern Canadian · Bar & Pub · Halifax

What to order Oysters, Beef Tartare, Tuna Tostada

Traditional Japanese Sushi · $$ · Halifax

What to order Omakase, Miso Soup, Unagi Roll

Atlantic Canadian · Halifax

4.3 ★

What to order Lobster Hushpuppies, Croissant Lobster Roll, Salmon Eggs Benedict

Main · $$$ · Saint John

What to order Oysters, Buttermilk Pork Chop, Pan Seared Salmon

Elevated Comfort · $$$ · Halifax

What to order Oysters (shucked and baked), Braised Short Rib, Seared Scallops

St. John's

What to order Fish caught that morning, Foraged berries, Homemade touton bread

Halifax

What to order Seafood Chowder, Sourdough with Basil+Caper Compound Butter, Burger

Canadian · $$ · Fredericton

What to order Vegan Wellington, Seafood Chowder, Isaac's Burger

Food Store · Halifax

What to order Breakfast Sandwich, Sandwiches (General), Sourdough Loaf

$$ · St. John's

Italian · $$ · Halifax

What to order Calamari, Caesar Salad, Gnocchi

Halifax

4.8 ★

What to order Discovery Menu (Tasting Menu), Fauna Menu, Biota Menu

European · Halifax

What to order Chef's Tasting Menu, Crispy Avocado, Duck

European · Halifax

4.5 ★

What to order Fondue Special (with steak, lobster, and sausage), Oysters, Carpaccio

Canadian · $$ · Saint John

What to order Black Garlic Ramen, Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Brussels Sprouts

Modern Canadian · St. John's

4.7 ★

What to order Smoked Olives, Brussels Sprouts, Focaccia Bread

Pub Fare · $$ · Saint John

What to order Fish and Chips, Mussels, Clam Chowder

Seafood · Charlottetown

What to order Oysters, Seafood Linguine, Spicy Tuna Crudo

Steakhouse · $$$ · Charlottetown

What to order Oysters on the Half Shell, 14oz Ribeye, Filet Mignon

St. John's

What to order Pretzel Bites, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Roasted Carrot & Parsnip with Feta

Local Newfoundland · St. John's

4.7 ★

What to order Merguez Brochettes, Beer Can Chicken, Lobster Eggs Benny

Italian · $$$ · Halifax

What to order Handmade Pasta Stuffed Ravioli (Red Ravioli), Frutti di Mare Pasta, Fish Cakes

Modern Canadian · $$ · Halifax

4.7 ★

What to order Crobster Roll, Canteen Chowder, Cider Steamed Mussels with Frites

$$$ · Charlottetown

4.8 ★

What to order Fireworks Feast, Oyster Hour (part of Fireworks Feast), Grilled Oysters

Main · $$$ · St. John's

What to order NL Cod, Swordfish Sashimi, Duck

East Coast Comfort · Bar & Pub · $$ · Halifax

What to order Deviled Eggs, Fish and Chips, Chop Salad

Farm-to-table Canadian · $$ · Halifax

What to order Vegan Donair, Seafood Chowder with Bread, Tofu Pie

Gastropub With Canadian Fusion · $$ · Moncton

What to order Seafood Chowder, Lobster Roll, Flip Burger

Italian · Halifax

4.8 ★

What to order Steak, Lasagna, Handmade Pasta Dishes

Modern Canadian · Halifax

What to order Seafood Tower, Milk Bread with Lobster Oil, Tuna Sushi