The BEST place to eat in Pictou! Biggest portions for the best price with nothing but the freshest…read moreingredients. Skip all of the dirty deep fried dives and opt for freshly made falafel wraps, shawarma and fish and chips. Grab some REAL baklava to take away for a snack on the beach. This is a seasonal spot so you absolutely should stop in if you're around. They are on the wharf in a small blue hut with outdoor seating. Lots of picnic benches to enjoy the seaside while you eat. The owners are so lovely and make your meal on the spot. You honestly can't get any better than this. Lots of street parking or in the lot at the deCoste Centre. Grab your food to go and walk along the beautiful waterfront. Their Facebook page shows them on Water St, but they're actually one lower, right on the waterfront. Be sure to chat up Abdullah who is the best shop owner you've ever met. Delicious food and extremely well-priced at under $15 for very filling portions!

Made the long drive from NB to New Glasgow, found this place along the way…read more My boyfriend and I walked in, it was a large area with lots of seating. We sat by the windows. We both ordered the fish and chips and were very pleased. Everything was clean, with fast service. (They were not busy on a Sunday afternoon). We also had a cider and a cocktail. If we're ever in the area again Marinas would be a first choice.

Monday can be a bit iffy when trying to find a restaurant that's open and that goes for double in a…read moresmall town. Marina Bar and Grill came to the rescue, and this was as good an excuse as any to make the drive over to Pictou to try them out for the first time. The place was pretty quiet, with just a couple other tables occupied, and we sat out in the sizeable addition at the back. When seeing the work going on last year on both the front an back of the building, I thought that they would be three-season enclosures, but they're better insulated than the house I'm living in right now! It was festive with Christmas lights and a tree still up, and although we were there for dinner and it was pitch black on the harbour, it would make for excellent water views during the day. The menu is relatively small for a bar and grill, just a one-pager, with your standard sandwich and deep fryer fare, plus a heavy slant toward seafood, of course. I went for the one piece fish and chips, while my wife ordered the cranberry and brie chicken wrap with sweet potato fries subbed in. My fish and chips was a decent size - not crazy big, but certainly more than enough for a meal. The fish was quite thick, and while the ends were good and crisp, the rest of the portion had a mushy fish-to-batter interface. Not sure if that's from par-cooking and then sitting around, or coming out of a bag, but here we are. The fish itself was a bit on the watery side, and didn't flake away in even segments, which also made me question its freshness. The fries seemed to be of the from-frozen, skin-on variety, and while not mind-blowing, were still decent, having had a good cook. The packet of Kraft tartar sauce wasn't a surprise, and was a canary in the coal mine for the rest of the meal. A creamy, green cabbage coleslaw was at least a step up from the neon green stuff, although I prefer the vinegar-based ones for cutting through fatty dishes like this. My wife seemed happy with her cranberry and brie chicken wrap, being a big fan of those flavours, and the wrap was a good portion. The sweet potato fries were nice and crisp, and the chipotle mayo had much more chipotle flavour than what you normally get at most places. Service was friendly and attentive during our meal. While I'd been hoping for a diamond in the rough, Marina Bar and Grill was just about what I expected. It's a great spot for the views and not having to cook and do dishes yourself, but temper your expectations.

This fixture of Blue Acres has been around for longer than I've been present on this plane of…read moreexistence, so it's with deep shame that I admit that it was only this spring that I tried it for the first time. While looking for a quick lunch on a sunny Saturday, I was right behind a few other people who just got their food as I was ordering, putting me at the front of the queue. Owner and sole staff member Donna guided me through the highlights of her menu and I settled on the hamburger platter. Several minutes of wonderfully pleasant chit chat with Donna followed while I watched her prepare my food like a well-oiled machine. My food was soon ready, coming tightly packed on a heaped paper plate for me to eat in my car, although you can get it secured for a trip home or elsewhere. The crinkle cut fries, while unsurprisingly from a bag, were spot on, with shatteringly crisp exteriors and light, fluffy interiors. The burger was diner-style par excellence - steamed bun; a beefy, hand-made, griddle-cooked patty; melty cheese; sauteed onions, and some bite from mustard and relish. I should have nixed the ketchup to dial back the sweetness, but this was still a great little burger. A cup of house-made coleslaw was of the creamy variety, but still had a bit of tang to it, which helped cut through the rich meal a little bit. On my return visit, I went with the fish and chips. While it's a box that a lot of restaurants feel they have to check, and they do so poorly with from-frozen, pre-battered fish, I heard that Donna batters it in-house, so I was looking forward to trying it. This was a very good order of F&C. The batter was light and airy, and the two-piece was a good amount of food, with the pieces like the half filets that you'll see around, rather than the one gargantuan piece of fish that pubs often have for shock value. The fish was firm, but tender and flakey and I don't know if tartar sauce was forgotten or isn't offered, but I truly just enjoyed the fish on its own. Ceilidh Drive-In is among a dying breed of old school greasy spoons that do the simple stuff well, and while it took me a while to get there, it won't be long before I'm back.

Staff and management are very friendly. The food is excellent have always had a great meal and the…read morefood comes out very fast. I would recommend this place to anybody that enjoys good fish and good company.

Food was delicious Service could have been better…read more It is a nice restaurant but hard to find

One of the enduring strengths of food trucks is their versatility, allowing epicurean entrepreneurs…read moreto set up shop where there's a need for their wares. Industrial wasteland? Food truck. Random parking lot? Food truck. It's the latter that Shawn's Burgers & More puts to use, and in rural Nova Scotia at that. Brick and mortars are a big financial commitment, and while not exactly cheap, their mobile cousins are a great option when seasonality is a big influence on your customer base as well. I made a little detour to get to Shawn's on my way back to New Glasgow, enjoying a scenic autumn drive down the 376. Parked at the Lyon's Brook Rite Stop, it's only a few minutes away from the rotary. While burgers are in the name, when I asked the gentleman running the show (presumably named Shawn?) what a first timer like me should get, he didn't hesitate in saying their fish and chips. Using fresh fish, their own batter and even house-made tartar sauce, it was and easy "yes". After a short wait in my car while taking shelter from the rain, I soon had my heaping plate back in my own inglorious, mobile confines. The fish looked really good - a large filet, with a deep, golden brown batter. But would it live up to the hype and visuals? As this is a restaurant review and not a TV show that can do cliffhangers, simply put: yes! The batter was as crispy as it looked and had a great flavour that reminded me of my childhood and getting fish and chips with my mom at the West Side Family Restaurant. The fish itself flaked easily into distinct, tender flakes, and overall it was so good I mainly saved the tartar sauce for the fries! Said tartar sauce was excellent, putting places that serve Kraft packets to shame. Prominent chunks of chopped pickles dotted the vibrantly yellow sauce, which I'm not sure came from mustard thrown into the mix or a very yolk-heavy homemade mayo. The fries had the vibe of the skin-on, from-frozen type, as they were more uniformly coloured than most hand-cut fries are, although if they are hand-cut, kudos to your blanching skills Shawn! Regardless of their origin, they weren't as crispy as you'd want. Not limp and soggy, but not nearly the heights reached by the fish and tartar sauce either. Having just moved out of the county, I don't know if I'll ever be back to Shawn's, but I am very glad I did swing by.

Food was AMAZING, big portions and tons of flavour. Our…read morewaitress was very friendly, offered her opinion when we were stuck on multiple dishes. My husband and I loved the atmosphere, the comics on the wall and the decor was great. 10/10 would definitely come back the next time we are back in NS

Service and food are way above average here. They go out of their way to customize your meal if you…read moredesire. The wait staff are friendly and make breakfast, lunch or dinner a pleasant experience. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Had lunch at this diner in New Glasgow NS…read more The diner is not fancy but the staff are friendly and the food is fresh. I enjoyed the pan fried haddock with coleslaw, veggies and fries. There are daily lunch specials and daily dinner specials. There is free parking in front of the restaurant.

The big breakfast is magnificent. Any food of theirs is a great choice. My parents and I go every…read moretime they visit me. The people make you feel like family and always go above and beyond while serving you. There is always more than enough seating but on a busy day even they are worth waiting for a table , I promise. It's a very comfortable and friendly place to eat. Afforardable too.

The fish and batter are outstanding! Be sure to add malt vinegar to your fries and fish. The owner…read moreis very kind and accommodating to dogs. We enjoyed our lunch on the patio with our dog and they kept filling his water bowl that they provided for him. Highly recommend eating here!

Was quoted 15min but took more like 25 min for takeout…read more Burger was a little dry. Fish and good. Chicken fingers were good. Salad was good. Sweet potato fries were good. Lots of dine in seating but we took the food to go.

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.

This is definitely a place for drinks on the patio in the summer, but it's trendy so expect long…read morewaits if you're not really in a hurry. We came in the early afternoon and it wasn't overly busy. Two servers didn't look overly interested in being there and were slow as slugs. There was a bartender mixing drinks who looked annoyed and a cook in the food truck who was the only one actually invested in what he was doing. Seating is flimsy and grinds on the concrete floors when you try to move. Tables were crammed quite close together because a musician eventually came in to set up. The space just generally looks poorly used. Our server took a long time coming over to bring us a pitcher of beer and then again to take our food order. The glassware was dirty so she apologized and brought new glasses. By the time we poured the beer, we noticed the pitcher was even filthier. Not sure if they ever wash them. The food is just ok. Nothing to write home about. Portions are on the smaller side. $14 was the Super Bowl special for a small bacon cheeseburger with nothing else, no side. $19 for fish and chips is a bit of a better deal because the fish is big but it's quite greasy. Fries were hard and stale and not really a generous portion - don't opt to pay $4 for them as a side! We watched the cook push out orders and wait around for the servers to pick them up. He'd look out trying to get their attention and seemed completely unimpressed with them. Other than brining our drinks and food, the server didn't bother to come by once in the hour + we sat at the table. When she finally came for us to pay, she seemed terrified to have to talk to a human. Overall, just a weird vibe for a place like this. This could be a great spot but it didn't leave a great first impression. Might give it one more shot next time we're in town, but we won't be ordering food. We'll see how long it takes to get an (overpriced) cocktail.

Loved everything about this place! Super friendly owners and the food was amazing! We…read morewatched our food (hot dog, chicken burger, and fries) get cooked right before our eyes-hot and fresh and oh so good! Stop by, you won't be disappointed!

Food is always amazing and fresh, courteous and friendly staff make it a joy to visit.read more