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    The Nook and Cranny

    3.5 (90 reviews)
    ModerateCanadian (New), Pubs
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    THE NOOK AND CRANNY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Charles S.

    We had a great time the Nook and Cranny. Thanks to the woman at the Fundy Discovery Center for the recommendation. The meal was lovely. We started with mussels. Excellent! Our main course was crispy cod tails on lemon risotto topped with a terrific sauce of caramelized corn. The sauce was spicy and made the dish. For desert we had a lovely blueberry concoction with the unappealing name of "blueberry grunt"! This wasn't foodie food but super fresh ingredients prepared simply and beautifully. After dinner we moved into the main dining room for a terrific musician playing mostly NS folk music. All in all it was a great evening. Great food, great music, friendly people. If you're in Truro, don't miss the Nook.

    Chips from fish and chips

    Ambiance good But four of us were seated at 6:07 pm 5 minutes after another group of four. We were going to concert next door at 7:30. Our order was placed at 6:14. We were keeping a close eye on time. At 6:48 we asked about the order and we were told it had only been 20 mins. Not true! At 7:10- still no sign of food - so at 7:13 we decided to get it all to go. We left a 10% tip despite slow service. The other table of four had been served, had eaten, and left by 7:05. I ordered fish and chips. Batter bit thick so uncooked inner dough in few places but fish was delicious. The chips??? I'm just going to post a picture showing total - quantity minus one chip - couldn't eat them! Cole slaw delicious. If you go before a show give them two hours! I honestly think the order was held up. Maybe lots of orders ahead?? but that other table had plenty of time! And they were literally less than 5 minutes at most ahead of us!

    Santa fr burrito w salad
    Antoinette S.

    While staying overnite in Truro NS the hotel recommended Nook and Cranny for dinner. Was a rainy day evening n a 10 min drive from hotel so thought we'd try their food. Nice quaint place w friendly staff. Our waitress was extremely friendly n helpful. We had the crab dip, chips n guacamole n the blueberry maple summer salad. The crab dip was yummy w toast, the guacamole fresh n chunky n good. The blueberry salad was different but good. It had blueberries, julienned apple, candid walnuts n a delicious blueberry maple vinaigrette. Never had a salad like that and it was so refreshing. For entrees we had the crispy Korean fried chicken sandwich, Santa fe burrito, Baja blackened fish n mac n cheese. The crispy Korean fried chicken sandwich was sooo good delicious n flavorful. Baja Blackened fish - not sure why Baja when it could be a PEI fish ( just kidding) was v good too. Spicy n crunchy fried fish.The max n cheese was tasty too. The Santa Fe burrito was a disappointment. All in all it was a good meal. Unfortunately No room in tummy for desert.

    Halibut special - very dry... like a frozen meal that you'll never buy again.
    Heddy Z.

    Fish special halibut for 35$ tasted as if it was like frozen box meal that you'll never buy again. Way overpriced but mainly very dry like it came out of the freezer. Looked pretty but that's about all! Spinach dip tasted terrible and very dense like a Made with cream cheese! Cheeseburger was dry. Not good. Took forever to get out food! Over 45 minutes . Silver wear was dirty. Saw the silverware person removing food by hand before wrapping silverware into the napkins. Should have left at that point after waiting forever to get our order. Overall experience? We will not be back!

    Fish cake and seafood soup
    J T.

    Found this place based in Yelp reviews - great. Not sure what to expect but pleasantly surprised. The seafood soup was very good. It was less thick than usual, which we prefer. Lots of seafood and great flavour. The fish cakes were really good. The beans and pickles were nice additions. Would definitely go back if we are ever back in Truro, which is unlikely.

    Chicken nacho
    Emilie D.

    Started really strong the nacho we're pretty good. I would not recommend the extra chicken as its was really dry. My partner got the fish and chips and I got the onions/becon steak plate 2 X 4oz. He offered the 5 shrimp $5 I took it. My partner did not like the fish and chip, said they were really oily. I did not try it, so I can't say. My steak was not a good cut, very stringy and I found it to be really disappointing. The onion and becon sauce was ok, Notting more really. Even the shrimp tasted frozen.

    Sitting at the bar!
    Happy B.

    The food here is the best in Truro. We love it. Ricky at the bar is super friendly and awesome at his job - he makes you feel welcome the moment you sit down. We are working our way through the menu - our favorites are the rice bowl with tofu or salmon, coconut chicken and the tacos. Outside patio is hopping and the people are wonderful - we will be here once a week this summer!! Live music on Friday was great. The food is spectacular.

    bacon shrimp carbonara & fried haddock
    caroline l.

    a great bar and restaurant! had live music which wasn't too loud and not too overcrowded on a friday night. our waitress was super nice and accommodating as we were in a rush. food was also amazing, has a unique style to each dish. i loved my drink as well which wasn't too pricey.

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    Solid food. Service was excellent. We had a server named Olivia who was amazing. Ambiance was also elevated. Would recommend stopping by.

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    Great service. Enjoyed live music while dining. Had haddock lightly breaded, delicious. Well crafted mango vodka drink.

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    We went here because someone recommended it. Food wasn't very good at all. Very bland and tasted like a store bought microwave meal

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    very good food and Service and kind workers. Recommend the Mac n cheese. ambiance was amazing

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    Love the salad with mixed greens, goat cheese, & grilled chicken. Service is average and ambiance is casual pub like

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    I've wanted to come to this restaurant for awhile and it was definitely a huge disappointment…read more We first walked in and waited about five minutes for the bartender to even acknowledge us. She was laughing at the multiple old men at the bar. When we finally got her attention her words were 'you look confused' and I was - there was no sign about where to sit. Once seated my boyfriend got the engine room burger and ceaser salad - the lettuce on the bun was literally browning. I got the turkey dinner daily special and aside from the black hair on top of my turkey, it was dry and has absolutely no flavour. We waited a really long time for a refill. The atmosphere was grungy and definitely didn't feel welcoming. The most attention we received was from the multiple flies around us and our food. I wouldn't recommend this place and definitely won't be back.

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    Engine Room
    Engine Room
    Engine Room - On the left of this dinner you can see the black hair on the plate / turkey. That not the rim of the dish - that's a hair.

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    On the left of this dinner you can see the black hair on the plate / turkey. That not the rim of the dish - that's a hair.

    Duncan's  Pub

    Duncan's Pub

    4.0(15 reviews)
    89.1 km
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    We came in a party of 5 with reservations for 6:30pm. My friends like this place and come…read moreregularly. The special was Scallops, bacon and asparagus pasta in a white sauce. It came with 4 scallops on top of medium size and alfredo sauce pasta that was very basic but ok, with maybe a couple of very small bacon bits. I ate half of the plate. Another person in my party order the same and had a similar experience. I relayed my dissatisfaction on the meal to my our server, a young lady in her twenties, and I received a curt response that 4 scallops was the expected amount and that bacon was in there. She did nothing further and promptly brought us our bill for $155 before tax and tip. My friend was paying and he felt obligated to tip because 2 in our party were regulars and he didn't want them slighted in the future. No discount or accommodation was offered. I left feeling that I will likely never return and somewhat disappointed because the place has a certain charm and the others seemed happy with their fish and chips and club and fries. It is too bad, because I live nearby.

    The food is delicious. I had the steak with mashed potatoes. The steak was full flavoured and done…read moreto perfection. The potatoes are an absolute must. Ordered side caesar. Paired my meal with a glass of red wine. The service was friendly, efficient, great customer care experience. Not sure about the ambiance however that was pushed to background noise when I endeavoured into the mouthwatering food experience. Highly recommend to locals or visitors to Amherst. A must visit.

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    Duncan's  Pub - Kids drink

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    Duncan's  Pub - Chicken in a cream sauce

    Chicken in a cream sauce

    Duncan's  Pub - Walnut cheese cake  take 2 bites and you'll be hooked

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    Harbour House Ales & Spirits - Shepherd's pie

    Harbour House Ales & Spirits

    4.2(14 reviews)
    56.5 km
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    Seafood chowder isn't the sexiest food to photograph, but the chowder at Harbour House was a…read morepleasant surprise when a power outage last year forced a change of plans for mine and my wife's lunch. The chowder had tender chunks of lobster, haddock and scallops, and the creamy broth was in the Goldilocks zone of not too thick and not too thin. A lovely roll that was crisp on the outside and had a light crumb was made for dipping! My wife's chicken and brie roll with a tomato and feta soup was a light but flavourful lunch, and a solid deal at just $15. Bonus points to HH for having GF options for all of their buns and pizzas too! On a return visit after we had moved back to the county, I leaned into the pub side of the menu, and tried the house burger, which comes topped with the usual suspects, plus cheese and bacon. It was a good burger - a thick, pub-style patty, melty cheese, crisp bacon, and the bun held up well. Solid fundamentals, if no real standout elements. The fries were of the crispy-coated variety, which I'm a fan of. Oddly, the ends of each fry were much more browned than the rest, which reminded me of fries that you bake at home. Not a strike against them, it just seemed odd. My wife's shepherd's pie was a hearty plate. The spacious casserole dish was packed with meat and potatoes, and given a non-traditional slathering of melted cheese for good measure. I did my husband due diligence and finished off what my wife didn't have room for. Harbour House is doing some above average grub, especially when you know the right dishes to get.

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    Harbour House Ales & Spirits - Exterior

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    Harbour House Ales & Spirits - Roxanne's chowder

    Roxanne's chowder

    Harbour House Ales & Spirits - Brie and chicken roll, with tomato and feta soup

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    Brie and chicken roll, with tomato and feta soup

    The Nook and Cranny - newcanadian - Updated September 2026

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