Fish and Chips is wonderfully seasoned and the fries were fresh cut. They had a side soup of the…read moreday that was also delicious.

Friendly staff, good food, gluten free options. Great place to sit down for a meal in a bustling…read morecollege town not far from the highway.

My wife and I were luckily able to get a spot in Townhouse while in the 'Nish despite our lack of a…read morereservation, thanks to the poor weather and coming in at old people, early bird-esque hours. On the upside, we were there for a good stretch of happy hour! The space is cozy, with a pub-like feel from the bar counter you can sit at, as well as a stunning main bar with lovingly detailed, darkly-stained wood. Dark wainscoting rings the room, but the charm of its previous tenants fades away from there, with a generic tile floor and basic acoustic tile ceiling. We indulged in both the liquid and solid offerings on the happy hour menu, with the salt cod fritters ($9) a couple bucks under the regular menu price. Being in town to try things out and not just go for the cheapest items, we ordered from the whole menu, tacking on the beet salad and burrata toast. We decided we'd re-assess our appetites after those three apps. The beet salad ($10) was a colourful display of Nova Scotia's late harvest season, with beautiful, thin slices of purple, pink and golden beets. The kaleidoscope of root vegetables was topped with dots of whipped ricotta, blue cheese, popcorn and pea shoots. Delicate and lightly tart, with contrasting textures of the salty and smooth whipped ricotta and the airy crunch of the popcorn added dimensionality to the dish. Also, it's impossible to go wrong with pea shoots in my books! As my wife isn't a big seafood fan, I had most of the salt cod fritters to myself, and I wasn't complaining. An herby, crisp exterior encased a pleasantly doughy and lightly fishy interior, which was amped up by the fantastic sun-dried tomato and chili oil. The burrata toast ($14) didn't have a whole, massive blob of Italian cheesy goodness, but I should have guessed that would be the case given the price. A guy can dream, right? Crisp buttery focaccia held up well to its caprese-like toppings - roasted tomatoes, pesto and, of course, a slathering of creamy burrata. Bee pollen was noted on the menu and visible on the toast, but didn't register amongst the other flavours. After three very good starters, we decided that we had room for one main between the two of us, and landed on the ricotta gnocchi ($27). I was pleasantly surprised when the plate was put before us, and I saw that the fluffy bundles of carbs and cheese were pan fried, lending a light crispness and more flavour. Most gnocchi dishes aren't too meaty, but Townhouse had a decent portion of bresaola (dry-cured beef) and guanciale (cured pork cheek), letting the thinly-sliced, but big flavours, of the Italian cured meats punch above their weight. Pesto and pea shoots reappeared to bring some vegetal balance to the dish, and a salty hit of Pecorino-Romano rounded things out nicely. Not to be outdone by the savoury parts of the menu, Townhouse's desserts are far from an afterthought. The sticky toffee ($13) was wildly decadent, with the lightly spiced sponge cake begging to sop up the heavenly caramel cream sauce and French vanilla ice cream. Although they could stand to invest in their interior design, Townhouse's kitchen speaks for itself and the well-deserved accolades it has received. A definite 'must' when in Antigonish!

This is a lovely place that we found unexpectedly. We were looking for a restaurant and some people…read moresuggested this place. We thought it'll be an A-pk bar food but we were pleasantly surprised with the quality and the flavors in these dishes! We started with a creative scallops croquettes on a Fuccacia bread, so rich in amazing flavors! The wedge salad was fresh and had a good quality blue cheese on with excellent pieces of bacon. The chicken Karrage with lettuce wraps and couscous salmon were both devine! Had a great chat with the owner and she ensured we ´re enjoying our food and ensured that they do their best to get local products. The Ambiance was great with candles everywhere and service was good too especially the place was completely fully booked. Highly recommend!

What a great gem! I come with a LOT of requirements. I need a gluten-free place without a lot of…read morefragrances. Not only did Deb hit the nail on the head, but she offered hilarious stories of entertainment! The wall art for sale provided loads of laughter while we waited for the absolutely delicious food. Then we left with homemade bottled goodies, and an invite to join their Thursday night Bingo game since we are spending the week at the local Smith Rock Chalets. The Eggs Benedict was the best my husband had ever had. Not GF for me, but me homemade meal of corned beef and cabbage made my week!!!

What a great little restaraunt! Deb is incredible but, don't let her get you to try the dandelion…read morejelly unless you are prepared to buy it. It's delicious! Home made bread and hamburger buns made our lunches extra good. My husband ordered the hot turkey sandwhich and fries. Deb delivered it to him in minutes. This heaping plate of delicious lunch was served with a cute quip from Deb. "Get to work." Great place I hope to get back there soon!

It's a local bar. Good burgers and nice servers. It's loud but there's live music. Kara was sweet…read moreand helpful. It has a strong local feel.

Great food Great timing…read more Great service , very friendly. Little loud but didn't feel unwelcome.

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.

I am finding A&W's very hit or miss. The Antigonish…read morelocation seems to be one of the best. We always stop in for a burger on the go when we are headed to visit family in Grand River, Cape Breton. The staff (which I assume is mostly made of local university students) is always friendly and efficient. We've never had a mistake made from this location which when you're quickly pulling in to stretch your legs, use the washroom, grab some grub and hit the road again is truly key to any successful trip. We always appreciate their efficiency.

A&W is undoubtedly the best fast food place when it comes to chicken related products. Their…read moreburgers are also very well made, and often look very similar to what is advertised. The reasoning behind the 2 stars is because the drive through is so small, there is nowhere to wait people with large orders. The people behind them simply have to wait.

best service bar nun .food is served hot and friendly staff . Best restaurant in Nova Scotiaread more

The service is great and it's the best western restaurant in the country and it's a best one in…read moreAntigonish

I've been here multiple times over the years and it has always been consistent. Service is always…read moregreat and friendly. Food is always delicious. I like how the portions are generous and the prices are affordable. My family has been going for over 20 years, and we still keep going back. I just wish they would make some updates to the interior, it could use a major face lift. Most of the inside, including the dishes haven't been changed in decades. I go for the food, not the atmosphere. It's always busy when I go both inside, and with takeout.

We stopped in Antigonish on our road trip in Nova Scotia. As a Chinese family we were missing some…read moregood authentic Chinese food. This restaurant didn't disappoint. The chef is from Sichuan. He gave us a couple recommendations. They were all very tasty and the portions were generous. Singpore vermicelli BBQ pork ribs Fried shrimp Spicy tofu Great find in antihonish.

Stopped in here in the middle of June, about two weeks after they opened for the season. There was…read moreonly one other customer in the place at the time, a pair of travelers who looked like they were camping out. This is basically a beach shack where people spending some time on the beach can go for a bite to eat... however, the menu is pretty substantial, and there are a lot of good items on it to try if you are in the area. We weren't all that hungry, but we knew that we needed something to tide us over for the afternoon until supper rolled around, so we ordered a pair of their Oktoberfest Sausages which are served on a hoagie bun and sauerkraut. These absolutely hit the spot! The sauerkraut ratio was perfect, something that Americans just can't seem to get right (they always seem to overdo it... sauerkraut on a hot dog or sausage should be used as a taste enhancement, not as something to drown out everything else!) We left feeling quite fulfilled, and were happy that they were open and able to serve us with something so tasty.

Great place. The quality of the food does not match the look and feel of the restaurant. We were…read morestaying near by and thought to give it a try for dinner. Arrived at 6:30 and they close at 8:00pm. My wife order the salmon roll and I had the fish cakes. Both were outstanding. For a beach bar these people have got a good thing going and congrats to the kitchen staff for creating some quality food.