Visited this restaurant in New Glasgow NS. It is located in the downtown area…read more We were seated promptly. The service was great as was the atmosphere. We enjoyed the cauliflower appie and the seafood chowder and teriyaki bowl.

Having been back in New Glasgow for a few months now, we've started to cycle through more…read morerestaurants, after hitting old favourites and new-to-us spots fairly thoroughly. A return(s) to East Avenue was inevitable, and certainly looked forward to. It has to have one of the most beautiful restaurant interiors in northern Nova Scotia - exposed brick, soaring ceilings, and walls dotted with paintings by local artists. For our first visit of 2023, I had the Tamis anghang ($20). Filipino for "sweet and spicy", this is a slightly fancier, single-serving version of sweet and sour chicken. Replacing the cloyingly-sweet sauce at most Chinese-Canadian restaurants, East Ave's Thai chili sauce is much more balanced, with a light punch from the hot pepper that livens up your taste buds but won't scorch them. The chicken was cooked with a deft hand, and the crisp batter held up until the last bite. My wife's duck ragu gnocchi ($29) was a hearty meal, with an impressive amount of rich, shredded duck and fluffy sweet potato gnocchi. If that wasn't enough, shredded parm added even more umami. The sauce was a bit thin and served overly generously, which made the dish a bit soupy, but was otherwise quite delicious. Bonus points for this dish and many others having gluten-free options! They had an impressive crowd for a Tuesday evening and that plus a very large group that came in just after us seemed to make for somewhat uneven service. A return visit had us targeting their patio, sadly one of the few in the non-Pictou towns of Pictou County. Step it up people! We just wanted some mid-afternoon snacks, so we went for a couple appetizers. The fried sweet chili cauliflower ($15) was a tasty app. The mild crunch of the cauliflower gave further crunch to the crisp coating, which did wilt under the slathering of sauce. Said sauce did have a bit more bite than most sweet chili sauces out there, but it won't have you breathing fire. Our kale Caesar salad (side size, $10) was a bit on the healthier side than our deep fried app, and pleasant departure from the standard formula. The mix of kale and romaine paired the strengths of both greens, while chickpeas and tomatoes brought added couloir, flavour and texture. And don't worry, there was still bacon, shaved parm, and a hearty dose of dressing. East Avenue continues to put out generally great food in a killer atmosphere (both inside and out), and I love how much this new business has brought and added to the food scene in the area.

The menu is somewhat spartan - soups and sandwiches, coffee and some other basic drinks. There's…read morealso a variety of baked goods, both sweet and, uh, bready? ones. Stopping in for lunch, I went with their soup and half sandwich. For the soup, I got the daily special, hamburger, and tacked on a turkey sandwich. Oddly, for the sandwich they asked if I wanted lettuce, salt or pepper...and that was it. I guess Gram is staunchly against tomatoes! The sandwich was decent - chunks of actual roasted turkey breast, not sad, slimey slices. It was a bit more minimalist than I'd like, but the good meat and fresh, house-made bread definitely elevated it. The hamburger soup was rich and hearty, with a peppery bite. On a return visit, I was there during breakfast hours. They don't actually have a proper breakfast menu, but I grabbed a glazed cinnamon roll and a coffee. The cinnamon roll was very good - fluffy and fresh, with the added decadence of the icing. The coffee was...what you might expect from an old school bakery in a small town, but it was hot and cheap, so I can't complain.

This place reminds me of home. If you want some homemade food from soups, sandwiches, cakes and…read morerolls this is the place. I ordered the hamburger soup with a wheat roll and carrot cake and all I can say is yum..... my first bite too me back to when I was a kid growing up in Kentucky. If I ever come back to Halifax this will be on my places to stop for some good ole comfort food.

The Blue Lobster is in Stellarton NS…read more We had a fun night out with food and drinks. The mac and cheese was delicious. Enjoyed the Painted Boat (beer). They sell merch including some very nice sweat shirts! Service was great.

1‑Star Review: Blue Lobster Public House Our visit to Blue…read moreLobster Public House was disappointing. The restaurant was understaffed, and the service felt slow and chaotic. We ordered fish and chips with a switch to fries, were told there'd be no extra charge, yet later found a $4 fee on our $115 bill. The food didn't redeem the experience -- the fish batter was burnt, and the meal arrived barely warm. We were hungry and in a rush, so we ate it, but it wasn't worth it. Overall, the place was too busy, the quality was poor, and the value wasn't there. I wouldn't return unless they offered a full complimentary meal to make up for the experience.

We enjoyed the buffet with a large group of seven people. The gold cup, and saucer, week races. The…read morefood was excellent, and every dish was prepared very well. We really enjoyed the dessert table our server. Molly was exceptional in every way.

Mixed feelings. I happened to be here during Old Home Week. So lots of activity, a fair of sorts…read moreon the premises, horse "racing" (if you can call it that, it's more like chariot looking racing...and they're slow...they call it harness racing) and then there's the casino itself... It was quite busy, because of the "season" and that was nice to see all the people out and about. But, the casino is very dated. Usually casinos like to maintain a high-end look so people spend high-end money. Also, no roulette here. I'd skip this one.

Our server Anthony was outstanding. For someone who just started, he was awesome. From sitting us…read moreto taking our orders, he was spot on and very efficient. Great job. Will definitely be back and asking for him to serve us. Well done and the food was amazing

Got there about 45 minutes before closing. Place was full. We waited about 20 minutes for a table…read moreand an hour and 10 minutes for our meals. Normally this would have bothered me, but I wasn't starving and the staff was so friendly. We found out later that the only other restaurant in town was closed and they were down a cook so there was only one guy in the kitchen. Poor guy! People were piling in even after the 8:00 "closing time" but everyone was greeted with a smile and seated. I had a BLT and onion rings. Hubby had the fish and chips. Fish was hand battered and not at all greasy or fishy tasting. Lemon meringue pie looked mighty tempting, but I resisted (barely). Had to save room for s'mores! Would have rated them higher if it weren't for the long wait. Would have rated them lower due to the long wait if it weren't for the friendly staff and great service.

Very overpriced the food is somewhat OK. We've been there twice and really didn't enjoy the menu.read more

Great food great value great service will definitely recommend will definitely be backread more

My husband's family like this place so we stopped here for lunch. I ordered "pizzasalad" from lunch…read morespecial- a combination of pizza and salad on top, which was surprisingly good and it was exactly what I wanted. I moved the salad on top, and pizza under north was flipped over, looked like a Christmas wreath! My husband had crabster sandwich, which was loaded with crab and lobster meat. Both were pleasantly delicious and more than anything our server was very friendly and efficient. The dark inside but cozy booth tables were comfortable, and we had a wonderful lunch here.

Frank & Gino's is a comfortable place for good Italian food and drinks. Great menu choices for…read moreeveryone, seating is mostly booths which are excellent for privacy and service is fast and friendly. Lots of parking. Lunch menu has really good value. I'm a regular and I always look forward to a satisfying meal here.

This is another basic staple in the area, and it's pretty consistent overall…read more The staff are so friendly that my parents know most by name and they trade updates on their lives when dining in. I guess that's the perk of being located in a small area! And, if you're lucky, the local franchise owner loves to make his rounds through the dining room, so you might get a warm and hearty welcome straight from the source!

The wait staff were fantastic, and not just with us as they were clearly going all out to be…read morefriendly and chatty with all the other customers. Food was value for money and as expected from this kind of establishment. Service excellent!

Updating my old review. Just one good place to eat with good food. Lebanese or Canadian. It's just…read morean automatic place to go.

Great food and service. Food was excellent and the ambiance was great. We had the full turkey…read moredinner and it was amazing

Always a treat to eat here. First time I ordered the Reuben. A little on the smaller side for a…read moreReuben but done nicely.

Best pub in NS! Food is always excellent especially the "chish & fips". Beer selection is also…read moreoutstanding. Kitchen Party is my favourite. Cozy, cheerful vibe with its stone walls and wood beams. First rate service. Located downtown , street parking on nearby Provost St.