My family has been patronizing smokehouse since 2022, and historically we have had fantastic…read moreinteractions with the staff and loved the beers. But something has changed. The staff used to be excited to see us, friendly, patient, kind and open. But the atmosphere has changed completely. It's probably been a year since we have walked into smokehouse and felt comfortable. The staff has become abrasive, rude, and condescending. We have been approached with disgust and apathy, a complete lack of care and the atmosphere is not what it was in 2022. We have given smokehouse chance after chance chopping it up to "a bad day for the staff" but after our last interaction it's become clear that smokehouse is not interested in their average client and more interested in catering only to the big parties. Smokehouse has turned from being a small town pub to a bar only interested in their bottom line and unless you're one of their few regulars you can expect to be treated as such

If you're worried about a specific taste or beer preference, then you've come to the right place! A…read morehuge selection of beer and ciders to suit any taste. The taproom is small but mighty. It's quite deceiving because it's small but there's lots of seating. If that's not your thing, there's lots to choose from for take out. If you do sit in, you might luck out on chatting with the owner who is super friendly and helpful. Try a flight if you're not sure what might interest you; it's only $8! There's no parking lot, but plenty of room on the street. There's a patio for warmer weather and it's dog friendly.

There were so many beautiful locations in Canada for restaurants and this place was one of them. We…read morepopped in here for breakfast and sat outside, but the bar and interior were awesome. I wish they had places like this in Anaheim, for whatever reason, probably cost, but these places don't exist at home. Go grab a Bloody Mary here you will love it

If you are looking for the best chicken sandwich in the entire province, look no further…read more This place is the absolute best spot for just that. It's got the perfect amount of crisp and flavor. The service was great. Very accommodating, we had to change tables 3 times at no fault of the establishment or service and she was perfectly fine with it. It was very loud when we first walked in due to the open concept of the restaurant as well as other parties eating. But once we moved outside, it was a much better socializing experience, until a wasp started wanting to enjoy some of the delicious meals. We then moved back inside where there was less noise and ended up finishing our meal that way. Overall 10/10 I would go again just for this burger. They do offer ciders and flights at a very affordable price as well but I will save that for the next time.

Nice local pub with great food, great home brewed drinks. I have been here a number of times since…read moremoving to kentville and have always enjoyed my meals. The ambiance is very comfortable, you can seat yourself at any open space you'd like. Their food is good, their burgers are really good, I quite enjoy their fried chicken sandwich. Their fish and chips are also really good, with big pieces of fish and crispy fries. The nachos are really good, made the mistake of ordering the "regular" size and it was too big for just 2 of us, but it was for sure tasty with fresh ingredients. We also like their deep fried pepperoni with the mustard dipping sauce it comes with. Another part I really enjoy with this place is their homebrewed beers. I personally really enjoy the blueberry beer they have (I believe during the summertime) and the raven ale. You can get a growler of their beers to take home and enjoy and it is very affordable, I believe $15 for a growler of the raven ale. Parking is street parking, but if the streets are full, which it rarely is, there is the town parking lot not too far from this place. Oh, and I should add, this place also has a pretty decent arcade/games room upstairs and a banquet hall to be rent or host events like a comedy show. Service is great, the servers are very pleasant and the food comes out quick and hot.

This is a great place to go for if you want to have a social meal with people. The service was…read morefantastic and she was very knowledgeable. The dish I ordered was in the starter section of the menu. It is a great starter but only you are sharing with 4 or 5 people.

Oh my god, what an experience!!! I absolutely loved this place. The restaurant has a beautiful…read morebarn-style design with high ceilings, and the view overlooking the vineyard was simply amazing. The wine was exquisite, and the food was truly top-notch. Every pizza I tried was delicious, each with its own unique flavors. Our server was incredible as well. Every recommendation she made was spot on and absolutely delicious. I'm honestly so sad I don't live nearby, because otherwise I'd probably be coming here every single weekend!

The pizza here is at a whole other level. They are super flavorful, and the toppings compliment…read moreeach one perfectly. The pizzas are the size of a standard plate, so we practically ordered one per person. The wines are also divine. I'm glad we stopped here for lunch. I'd argue this was the best meal of my whole trip! The server was kind, knowledgeable and helpful. The place was perfect for a chilly afternoon lunch.

The food was great! We also tried the Churchill Beef Sandwich (not pictured), also very good! The…read moreservice was great and very willing to share recommendations for the area.

We have been to this place many times over the years, but it did not live up to our expectations at…read moreall this time. We arrived on time for our 6 pm reservation and asked if we could taste a couple of wines before ordering a glass. This is common practice in most restaurants, but our server told us we had to go to the tasting bar and pay for a tasting at a separate cost. We reluctantly went along and each chose a wine. I asked if we could buy a bottle to be consumed at the table, but was told that, although they could sell me a bottle, we could not open it or drink it in the restaurant, so we just ordered a glass of wine. We were quickly served our salads and bread board and placed our entree orders. From here on in it was totally downhill, It took over an hour to receive our food, while tables all around us with people who had arrived after we did were served, ate, and left. Our server didn't even come over to see if we were OK, wanted anything, etc. It's like we weren't there. When the food finally arrived my pork loin was dry and overcooked. My wife's pasta was fine, but nothing special; the dessert, a blueberry crumble, was excellent, but it was nearly 9 pm by the time we reached dessert. This was supposed to be a special birthday dinner, and we chose this place because of our past experience here, but it was a real let down this time. Considering how much better other winery restaurants in the area are, particularly Grand Pré, we'll avoid Luckett in the future.

It's great to live close to a place like Sea Level Brewing. In the same building as The Port Pub,…read moreSea Level provides their microbrewed beer. With nice range of beer ranging from ales to porter. There is a regular selection of 4 core brews (Planters Pale Ale, Rojo Mojo Red Ale, Blue Heron Extra Special Bitter, and Port in a Storm Porter) with an interesting seasonal beer (the most recent one was Dussel-Port Altbier) to keep things interesting. Brewmaster Randy Lawrence is friendly and cares about the beer that he makes. For locals there are refillable growlers (1 L bottles) and there are individual 650 mL bottles. They also have party kegs if you need more beer. Being able to have locally-brewed beer made with local ingredients is one of the very nice parts of living in a beautiful agricultural area with people who are committed to making great things where they live.

extremely unhappy with my service here. I arrived and asked the woman helping us to tell me a…read morelittle bit about the beers and she was completely clueless about every single one. so much so, that she grabbed the sheet, clearly made for staff use and told me to read it to learn about the beer. They also do not fill any growlers that aren't their own (unheard of for micro breweries.. i consider it a hobby to travel to different breweries and fill existing growlers). She then suggested i could get some different cans BUT didn't tell me they only sell 6 packs of each one. the entire point of a craft brewery is sampling different ones. if the woman serving me had been helpful or friendly that would have compensated for their other short comings.

Believe the hype! Don't waste your time with fish & chips anywhere else - this is the only stop in…read morethe Valley if you're looking for the best fish & chips. Right on Main St in canning where parking is limited out front but many nearby lots for free. The space is not accessible sadly, as there are a few spots to get in. Watch out for the suicide door! Not sure what's going on here, but the hinges need to be readjusted because the door flies open when you turn the knob (also not great for accessibility vs. a handle - and requires Superman to close). So be warned! Minor details aside - the menu is small but priced well for the freshest fish and best local ingredients. The food was clean, not greasy and very tasty. This place is great for take out but also for sitting in if it's not packed. It's really small and quaint with only a few tables so if you're coming in tourist season - call ahead or be prepared for take out only! In addition - this is the new home/bottling location for Pay Day cider where you can purchase on tap, in bottles or refill your own. We only had the Dry cider and while it was nice, it was a little on the sweeter and carbonated side. There are multiple flavours to choose from. We've tried all the spots in the Valley and this is many points above the rest! We watched as people came and went for take out the entire hour we were there. It was telling to see many seniors coming in to pick up family-sized meals.

We have eaten all over Nova Scotia during our 3 weeks here, but no place measures up to this one…read more We were actually here the year they opened, when they were (as far as I recall) the only winery in NS. At that time, they had only one red and one white wine, and I don't think those wines even had names. I don't recall there being any food service. What a joy to return and find that it has expanded to include a fantastic restaurant offering gourmet meals. The food and wine, Tidal Bay in this case, were superb. We shared an outstanding salad and bread service; my wife had the duck confit, and I enjoyed the best salmon I've had in ages (and I eat a lot of salmon). My wife loved her dish, and we enjoyed the dessert plate of Italian pastry, ice cream, and berries, topped off with a great cup of coffee. Service was first rate, and our server could not have been more attentive. I wish we had eaten here more than once, but we'll be back on our next visit to Wolfville.

Of the numerous wineries of the area our B&B host suggested this is the one to go to if you can…read moreonly see one. Boy were they right! Tastefully set among grape vines, this winery is both modern and high end while very pleasantly unassuming and not pompous. The tasting is offered as self guided or with a presenter. Since we had our dog with us we were seated outside on a beautiful deck, with a breeze, shade and amongst luscious greenery. The self presentation and tasting is done in a very stylish way and we only wish other wineries followed suit: We received flights of reds and whites in a beautifully designed wine glass holder (see pics) along with a tasting notes for each wine, and the recommended order to be tasted. We were able to go through them leisurely with no pressure and ended up buying three bottles that we liked the most! Following the tasting we continued with a self guided walk through their vineyards which ended in a spectacular overlook of the Grand Pre area, The whole experience was perfect, from the setting, the service, and the walk. Absolutely a must if you visit the area even for a brief time.