Canadian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Amherst

26 restaurant menus in Amherst, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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D&e’s Smoked Meat Kitchen And Catering Services
D&e’s Smoked Meat Kitchen And Catering Services
100/100 (59 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Canadian
Barbecue
International
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Ribs
Salad
Café
Barbecue
International
Canadian
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
B Ready Take Out
B Ready Take Out
100/100 (3 ratings)
Restaurants
French
British
Canadian
French
British
Canadian
Lunch
Sit down
British
French
Canadian
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Amherst Shore Country Inn
Amherst Shore Country Inn
98/100 (44 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Soups
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Soups
Canadian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Dinner
Fine Dining
Father's Food Emporium
Father's Food Emporium
98/100 (213 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Nachos
Christie Park Ice Cream
Christie Park Ice Cream
97/100 (40 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Fast food
Canadian
Cheap Eats
"Was there for first time a few nights ago. ...very impressed with how professional and polite the young man..."
Nancy Richard
"Was there for the first time today, Christie Park Ice Cream has flavors I've never heard of, I tried the banana splitz supreme, sooo good, I will..."
Julie Annette Clavet
"Awesome place to go get ice cream - the owners are doing a great..."
Annette Hoyt
"Great service! Lots of flavors including my fav chocolate mint..."
Mandy Gilroy
"So..."
Shelley Dawn
"A fantastic place to stop for Phenomenal service! And Ice Cream of course..."
Amanda Heitkemper
"Amazing flavour choices so many to choose from. Staff is great and always so nice, and the amount of ice cream they give you is so worth..."
Declan
"Tremendous amount of flavors, delicious and friendly staff. Good prices as..."
gacha-potato
"What a great spot! To say they supersize their cones is an understatement. These are the biggest ice cream cones I have ever seen. Great selection...."
Terri Rideout
"Amazing! The large is definitely worth the $5 and I totally recommend the Hood prints..."
Brady Beat Dancer
"Good ice cream, nice spot. Really worth to stop..."
David Vicario Moreno
"I love this location ...the beautiful park to enjoy while enjoying ice cream... As I did while waiting on my food from the lady bug Food Truck at..."
Jamie Lake Jr.
"Best ice cream shop I´ve seen. Amazing..."
Konstantin Wendel
"Great service, and ice cream. Benches in shade to sit down and..."
Halie D.
"Delicious, great value! Small cone had a ton of ice..."
Michael Brennan
"Excellent service, big cones, and delicious ice..."
Liz Cormier
Casse-croute Chez Ti-gars
96/100 (8 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Canadian
Fast food
Canadian
Fast food
Fast food
Canadian
Cheap Eats
Bliss Crystal Cafe
Bliss Crystal Cafe
96/100 (98 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Canadian
Cafe
Canadian
Café
Canadian
Mid-range
"You feel a weight lifted as soon as you pass through the entry, it's such a light place to spend some time! Friendly & knowledgeable staff, tasty..."
Cathy Spence
"Love this place and it’s magical vibe � coffee, food and service are..."
Meagan Cormier
"Perfect coffee, great food, lovely & comfortable surroundings, and super-friendly..."
Bridget Michels
"I love the wholesome, home made food and the service, the atmosphere! Bliss Crystal Cafe has it all! It Is a great addition to our little..."
Stacy MacDonald
"This little Café inside a beautiful building located in the downtown of Amherst Nova Scotia is one to check out. Always welcomed with a smile, the..."
Hannah Legere
"Coffee, Food and atmosphere is awesome...Charlene is a sweetheart. Lots of goodies for sale...from crystals to sage....great spot. Love that you can..."
Michelle LeBlanc
"Food is great and the atmosphere is even better..."
Raya Donkin
"I Love it. Since I have been in the area I have looked for a spot that served coffee where musicians would wander in and just play some tunes, when..."
Ra Lautenschlager
Art Of Eating Deli & Catering
Art Of Eating Deli & Catering
87/100 (261 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Cafe
Soups
Vegan Options
Canadian
Cafe
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Salad
Sandwiches
Café
Soups
Canadian
Café
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food, good local atmosphere. Always has interesting specials and good lattes. The breakfast sandwich is delicious and served all day..."
Deanne Fitzpatrick
"I love the Art of Eating Deli! Delicious, healthy home made food, friendly staff and nice atmosphere!! I congratulate Fran & her staff for their..."
Cathy White
"The Art of Eating catered a wedding for me and my lovely bride this past weekend. There were many vegetarians in the house, so we went 100% veggie...."
Craig Brett
"Driving from Halifax to Quebec City, we stopped for lunch in Amherst. What a treat we found on the main street! Homemade, healthy and so yummy. Loved..."
Beth Salt
"Delicious lunch of nacho burger & great service. A must visit when in..."
Eliza Dan
"Great service, amazing treats an dishes. Keep up the great work guys! ..."
Erin McIntyre
"Chowder was so good today! Everything everyday is very good! Visit this place and you won't be disappointed. Friendly and attentive staff too..."
Stephen Fitzpatrick
"Love eating there! Food is awesome and atmosphere is relaxing and..."
Cheryl Hammer
"Delicious soup today Fran!!! Can I have the recipe? Haha..."
Jocelynn Cheyenne
"1st time here. Will be back. Awesome Montreal smoked meat. Many choices and very good...."
Reece Estabrooks
"Verry good wrap! Nice people and great..."
Terje Moe
"great food, great coffee, and great staff. Best place in town to meet and have a meal..."
Judith Shaen
"Great service and a passion for good..."
Bob Richardson
"FRANtastic Food and..."
Lenny Crash
Breakfast At Brittany's
Breakfast At Brittany's
87/100 (828 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Canadian
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Pancakes
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Omelette
Waffles
Sandwiches
Crepes
Cakes
Paninis
Sit down
Canadian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Duncan's Pub
Duncan's Pub
86/100 (1013 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Pesto
Fish
Lobster
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Salmon
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Burger
Haddock
Cheesecakes
Jambalaya
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I love the atmosphere at Duncans! My favourite treat there is their Friday Night Special of fresh haddock (fried or seared with a Caesar salad! Add..."
Cathy White
"I recently had Duncan's cater a very important event that included several hot meals for entertainers and staff, and a VIP reception for 250 people. ..."
Lynn Buckley
"Great little small town pub. I sat at the bar and had wonderful service. The food was fantastic. The beer was cold. The music was..."
Jeff Bangs
"As tourists and unfamiliar to the area it was suggested by our hotel to dine at this pub and the food was just incredible! We had the seafood..."
Louise Arsenault
"Food and service is excellent! Enjoyed the atmosphere as well. A must visit location if you dine in downtown..."
Chuck Linney
"Great food, friendly staff, and the entertainment was great..."
Jody Kavalak
"Great food, great atmosphere and amazing service! Best place to..."
Chris Foster
"Had another amazing meal and wonderful service at Duncan's !! One of my favorite places to go in Amherst, whether it's for a meal or for a drink,..."
Christa Brophy
"A great, relaxing atmosphere. Awesome home style dishes, with more than either of us could finish! The evening was rounded out with open mic sessions..."
Justin Trenholm
"AMAZING! This is our go to in amherst, guaranteed fast, delicious, great service every single time. Been going here for years! The atmosphere..."
Kristy Lee Welton
"Delicious & cozy atmosphere.... only criticism- need a better selection of red..."
Sherri Rushton
"Duncan's Pub is a quaint little pub with wonderful food and great service, I make a special trip to Amherst to visit Duncan's, it's a has great..."
Tina Barton
"Loved the food and awesome staff great..."
Jean M Brown
"Best seafood chowder in recent memory. I really liked the fish and chips as well. Friendly service.... We'll be back......"
David Marshall
"Food is great. Atmosphere is relaxing and the service is..."
Janice Blackett
"Driving through from Cape Breton to Maine. Friendly service, excellent food,lovely..."
Judy Martin Johnston
"Excellent dîner de fruits de mer, super service ! Merci..."
Franky Guillemette
"Great atmosphere and great food and beer and..."
Duane Black
"The fish and chips were..."
Nicole Cormier
"Great food, great atmosphere great drink we stop in every..."
David Walter Munroe
"Very friendly stall and patrons. Wonderful music and delicious..."
Holly J Quiring
"Great Place we stop there often on the way by.....Good service...COLD Beer cant go..."
Brian Stuart
"My friend and I were there on Friday evening for supper, and it was AMAZING!!!! The waitress Darlene was so friendly, as all the staff was and made..."
Sharlene Lake
"Good service, nice Lobster rolls. And good location..."
Yuriy Burlaka
Szeto's Wok
Szeto's Wok
86/100 (903 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Asian
Chinese
Canadian
Chinese
Asian
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Canadian
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheap Eats
Bella's Cafe & Bistro
Bella's Cafe & Bistro
85/100 (174 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Chowder
Lasagne
Sandwiches
"Great family place to eat. Nice atmosphere,servers were friendly and efficient, sandwiches were delicious! Prices were average. Oh, they have local..."
Donna LeBlanc
"An excellent lunch on this rainy day, of grilled cheese and a bowl of the best tomato soup I’ve ever had. My cup of hot chocolate was so rich and..."
Renee Jones
"Great spot. Food was excellent. Service was very good. Chowder was amazing!! Homemade Carrot Cake...yum!! You definitely need to check this..."
Paul Pascal
"Great spot! When passing by Amherst we often stop at Bella's for lunch. Always enjoy their offerings! Lovely ambience, good food and good..."
Patti Vaison
"We were the only two here, service was fast and attentive, although my wife got haddock instead of salmon she really enjoy it...good..."
Michael Courtney
"We had our Christmas party at Bella's and the food was amazing I had a three-course meal that consisted of seafood chowder steak and carrot cake..."
Elizabeth Dobson
"Had the pesto club on naan bread. It was fantastic. Came with a side of Italian sausage soup. Great service..."
Ian MacInnis
"Great experience. Great food and very accommodating. Very good service and friendly..."
Alain & Ruth Couture
"Great food. Not all of the menu was available and service was a little snow but still a great..."
Scott Nixon
"I have been dining at Bella's recently while visiting the area. It is a pleasant cafe with great sandwiches and..."
Lorraine and Chris Hull
"Fantastic seafood alfredo and salmon special. I'd drive up from Halifax regularly for food this..."
Anneli Bartholdy
"Great service, great food, interesting and innovative..."
Graham Brownlie
"Just left there. Food very tasty and hot. All staff were..."
Sheila Verge
"Great food and very better service !! A gem in the heart of downtown Amherst..."
Jill Read
"Cozy spot with great live music on Fridays. Friendly staff and delicious..."
Mike
"Had a nice little first date there, glad I did.. I'm in love.. with the food and the..."
Brando Boyer
"Feels like home. Food is great. Very enjoyable soup and sandwich lunches..."
Chris Copp
"great food, great service, fair..."
Millie Landry
Freddie's Pizza Donair & Subs
Freddie's Pizza Donair & Subs
83/100 (374 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Canadian
Fast Food
Pizza
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Canadian
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is our favourite place for pizza in town! They make the best pizza and garlic fingers we've ever had! The prices are great..."
Carrie Smith Daley
"Absolutely fantastic staff is very friendly and fun all around fabulous!food is the best if you haven't tried their donair what are you waiting for..."
Krista Carde-dwyer
"� this place! Definitely the best pizza and donairs around. Always good, always right and always quick delivery. Friendly..."
Miranda Landry
"This has got to be hands down the best pizza..."
Kathy Winters
"I have been coming to Freddie's since I was a child. It has been the place of my favorite food for many years. When I think about my favorite place..."
Lance N' Alissa Taylor
"I have never had a better pizza or donate and/or..."
Cathy White
"Best pizza in town! I order pepperoni pizza and garlic fingers, loved it! ..."
Alexandra Fenton
"Freddie's has been my favorite pizza since the first store opened (old Video Pro's location). I recommend it to..."
Dave Spicer
"I love the donairs! I never tried the pizza until a couple of weeks ago, and OMG it was soooo good. I will definately be back....but now it'll be a..."
Janet Morris
"Best pizza in town, garlic fingers are top notch, and good prices! Doesn't get much..."
Jonathan Flynn
"They have amazing pizza, and fantastic service. Freddies is my go to place for quick..."
Sherry Watson
A&w Restaurant
A&w Restaurant
81/100 (857 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Fast food
Fast food
American
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Bambino's Pizzeria
Bambino's Pizzeria
80/100 (673 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Fast Food
Pizza
Pizza
Canadian
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Pizza
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
Elmtree Tavern
Elmtree Tavern
77/100 (513 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Frank & Gino's Grill & Pasta House Amherst
Frank & Gino's Grill & Pasta House Amherst
77/100 (392 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Italian
Canadian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Italian
Canadian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Subway
Subway
76/100 (441 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Fast Food
Fast food
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Fast food
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
75/100 (37 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Canadian
Canadian
Fast Food
Fast food
Cafe
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Fast food
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Old Warehouse Cafe
Old Warehouse Cafe
72/100 (349 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Canadian
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Canadian
Lunch
Drinks
Chowder
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Drinks
Lunch
Mid-range
"I love this place! Great food and music. The service was excellent, and the ambience..."
Jim Dan Dee Stefanuk
"Very friendly Waitresses/Bartenders! Nancy, the owner does and amazing job hosting karaoke! It's my number one place to go to on Friday nights for..."
Shirley Burton
"Great food and great service! One of the few restaurants in town that serve real, home-made..."
Emily Frenette
"Excellent food,service and the owners are great. Had the hot turkey and a beer and it was..."
Jeannette Wright
"Delicious food! Great staff who are always..."
Patti St Peter
"Had a great sandwich from there today! Thanks guys for being food sponsors of the..."
Kurt Fawthrop
"Have eaten there in the past and loved the friendly service, the open atmosphere, the great food and the very very reasonable..."
Karen Hamelin
"Yummy seafood platters. .. . $10 to play pool all month...pretty..."
Dougie Junior
"Food and service are both excellent! I highly recommend it to everyone..."
Darlene Bourgeois Ripley
"Cozy, friendly, charming. Good prices for good product. Enjoy the live..."
Tim Reid
Pizza Delight
Pizza Delight
71/100 (659 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great place, great service, great food! Wonderful..."
BettyAnne McWhirter
"Our visit yesterday was amazing. The waitress was great ,the food was fantastic. We will definitely visit again..."
LeeAnita Brown
"Love it here!! Best place in town :) always friendly..."
Patricia Weatherbee
Teazers Kitchen
70/100 (19 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Bar
Canadian
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Wings
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Greco Pizza
Greco Pizza
70/100 (296 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Canadian
Fast food
Pizza
Canadian
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
Pizza
Canadian
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Wandlyn Inn
70/100 (182 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Breakfast
Canadian
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Table Service
Mid-range
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
70/100 (1299 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Fast food
Canadian
Fast Food
Canadian
Ice Cream
Fast food
Fast food
Canadian
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout