The best Restaurants in Amherst ranking of January 2025

48 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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Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
70/100 (2079 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Canadian
Fast food
American
Takeout
Drive Thru
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
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
Duncan's Pub
Duncan's Pub
86/100 (1013 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Bar
Canadian
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Scallops
Salmon
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Burger
Haddock
Fish & chips
Cheesecakes
Jambalaya
Shrimp
Pesto
Fish
Lobster
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
After-hours
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
Woo's Kitchen
Woo's Kitchen
85/100 (874 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Asian
Dinner
Lunch
Chow Mein
Chinese
Asian
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
A&w Restaurant
A&w Restaurant
81/100 (857 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Canadian
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Fast food
American
Canadian
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Breakfast At Brittany's
Breakfast At Brittany's
87/100 (828 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Omelette
Waffles
Sandwiches
Crepes
Cakes
Paninis
Pancakes
Salad
Sit down
Canadian
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Bambino's Pizzeria
Bambino's Pizzeria
80/100 (673 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Pizza
Pizza
Canadian
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fast food
Canadian
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
Our Backyard Bbq And Smokehouse
Our Backyard Bbq And Smokehouse
89/100 (666 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Chili
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Pizza Delight
Pizza Delight
71/100 (659 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Italian
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
Smile Sushi
Smile Sushi
90/100 (654 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Asian
Korean
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Korean
Sushi
Asian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Incredibly fast, delicious sushi. Small area, but great service. We were given free Korean pancakes to try as well, which were also delicious. Wish..."
Jessica Fortune
"amazing! Just got back from eating in. The sushi was the best I've ever tried. They were sold out of Bibimbap so I'll definitely be back to give that..."
Christina Estabrooks
"Their food is excellent. And I can easily place an order for pickup and it is always ready on time. Their selection is great and they vary their..."
Melanie Mountan
"Fresh and delicious ! I recommend you take the time to look at the menu or do some homework before you go ! I stayed with what was familiar but..."
Wendi Chase
"The most beautiful, fresh, delicious food in Amherst! 1st class! (aside from my hubby �) and so great to have some variety in..."
Emily Frenette
"Absolutely awesome! I tried the Japchae and holy man - talk about delicious! Wonderful atmosphere and very friendly owners � would definitely..."
Emily Ripley
"Great people and delicious food. A nice variety of dishes made with fresh high quality..."
Elita Rahn
"It was very delicious...small & comfortable restaurant....extremely clean!!! Service was fast & very good. Nice relaxing spot...enjoyed the..."
Wanda St Peter
"Amazing service and phenomenal food. If you haven't tried their food yet you are seriously missing out...."
Jonathan Bowden
"Delicious sushi and wonderful service. We will definitely return. Thank you so..."
Jenn Hines
"Had a wonderful supper tonight. Thanks for the great..."
Marsha Harvey
"Polite and friendly service. Had a smoked salmon and avocado roll which was tasty and fresh. I think they even pickle their own ginger which was a..."
Claire Montgomery
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
71/100 (584 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Café
Café
Cheap Eats
Gourmet Dumplings
Gourmet Dumplings
96/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Chinese
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Noodle
Dumplings
Shanghai
Café
Chinese
Asian
Seating
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Delicious! Clean and comfortable facility, clear menu with plenty of reasonably priced selections (large serving portions!), and the ladies are..."
Lisa Adshade
"Wang Li's dumplings are amazing. Both the pork or veggie ones. They are hand made by her. None of her food comes from pre-packaged frozen boxes!..."
Melanie Mountan
"Had dumplings & spring rolls for supper and they were amazing. I'm stuffed. Thank..."
Darlene Bourgeois Ripley
Elmtree Tavern
Elmtree Tavern
77/100 (513 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Subway
Subway
76/100 (441 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
Canadian
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Canadian
Fast food
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Wendy's
Wendy's
70/100 (406 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Cheap Eats
Frank & Gino's Grill & Pasta House Amherst
Frank & Gino's Grill & Pasta House Amherst
77/100 (392 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Canadian
Italian
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Italian
Canadian
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Freddie's Pizza Donair & Subs
Freddie's Pizza Donair & Subs
83/100 (374 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Pizza
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Canadian
Pizza
Delivery
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Old Warehouse Cafe
Old Warehouse Cafe
72/100 (349 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Canadian
Soups
Canadian
Lunch
Drinks
Chowder
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
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
Kfc
Kfc
70/100 (344 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
Canadian
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
American
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Cheap Eats
Greco Pizza
Greco Pizza
70/100 (296 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast food
Pizza
Canadian
Pizza
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Canadian
Fast food
Pizza
Takeout
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Art Of Eating Deli & Catering
Art Of Eating Deli & Catering
87/100 (261 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Soups
Soups
Canadian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salad
Café
Café
Soups
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
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
Birkinshaw's Tea Room, Coffee House, Restaurant And Catering
Birkinshaw's Tea Room, Coffee House, Restaurant And Catering
99/100 (226 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
European
British
Welsh
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Cakes
Sandwiches
Sit down
British
European
Welsh
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
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
Wandlyn Inn
70/100 (182 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Breakfast
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Mid-range
Bella's Cafe & Bistro
Bella's Cafe & Bistro
85/100 (174 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Pasta
Salad
Chowder
Lasagne
"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