Best Chowder in Saint John

9 restaurant menus in Saint John, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Lily's
Lily's
89/100 (1332 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Lobster
Haddock
Pasta
Curry
Salad
Scallops
Poutine
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Salmon
Sandwiches
Burger
Fish & chips
Cakes
Pesto
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Lobster Roll
Beef
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Breakfast
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Attended a wedding rehearsal dinner for about 50 people recently at Lily Lake. Staff at the Cafe did a great job of preparing and serving dinner that..."
Eleanor Swain
"Love this place! We come here for breakfast when camping at the campground. Love sitting on the deck on water eating..."
Lisa Morris
"Great service, friendly staff and delicious food keep us coming back for more. Diane always makes sure we are well taken care of even if it’s just..."
Alexis Reid
"Great food! Excellent - attentive but not obtrusive -waiter! Had fish & chips, would get..."
Troy Merry
"Great food - good value for the price. Service was excellent. Wait time for food was appropriate. Serving sizes more than adequate. Have been..."
Betty Ann Maloney
"We went to have a birthday supper for my dad, we had 13 people total and our waitresses were fabulous! So friendly and helpful. The food was..."
Allyson Bickford Maves
"Very good breakfast and food is always good and servers are always..."
John Sherriff
"Everything was absolutely wonderful!! We came to Lily's for supper and the service was great and the food was even better! It was so nice to go to a..."
Danielle Anthony
"Excellent scallops, great service, and a beautiful view. Highly..."
John Girard
"Just left Lily's and the food was incredible, the flavour was superb, the wait staff was friendly. The Tenderloins tips were so delicious. I can't..."
Darlene Bembridge
"Nice restaurant. Sarah our waitress was excellent. We had a 6pm reservation but they had a bit of a problem in the kitchen which backed up the..."
Clarence Brushett
"Great, relaxing location to spend a sunny afternoon, staff is excellent always checking in, and the food... everything we had was amazing! Not to..."
Sarah Mulligan
"One of the most memorable meals I had while visiting the city. Staff was so friendly and helpful. The server said the dish I wanted was too much for..."
Villagemayor
"The patio was very nice. Dog friendly. I had the Maple Curry chicken with penne. Delicious sauce. Wife had the coconut crusted haddock which she..."
Pat Carver
"Really can't go wrong with Lily's. Epic salads, great coffee, turkey gravy to die for, and perfect fish and chips. Enjoy a post-meal walk around the..."
Melissa Thornton
"On our way south from NS to ME, we stopped at St John for a coffee and cake break and found Lily’s. How lucky we were as the service, setting,..."
Mick
"Very amazing restaurant! Great ambience and location with history. Everyone enjoyed their food, the service was friendly and the energy of the place..."
Alex
Britts Pub & Eatery
Britts Pub & Eatery
88/100 (2322 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Canadian
Bar
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Bar
American
Pub
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
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Drinks
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After-hours
Fish Taco
Tacos
Haddock
Lobster
Curry
Pasta
Club Sandwich
Salad
Nachos
Wings
Sandwiches
Eggs Benedict
Cakes
Scallops
Burger
Bangers And Mash
Salmon
French Toast
Pesto
Fish & chips
Poutine
Fish
Chowder
Toasts
Fish & Chips
Steak Sandwich
Lobster Roll
Shrimp
Tapas
Beef
Sit down
Canadian
Bar
Pub
American
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
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After-hours
Drinks
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Mid-range
"Had a fantastic dinner here last night. Decided to try there Irish stew, what a great choice. Made with lamb and beer bread on the side. 😋 Also..."
William “Ray” Drysdale
"Only halfway through brunch, sharing the fish cakes Benny... Forgot to take a photo before starting, and this is just my half of the..."
Mike Petrachenko
"The BEST spot we have found in Saint John! The food and service are exceptional 🙋‍♀️We returned today and followed the recommendations from..."
Ann MacKay
"Excellent!! This place has fresh, hot authentic meals. You won’t find frozen vegetables or canned food here! Absolutely amazing food! I had the..."
G G
"We ordered Fish and Chips, scallops and risotto cake, Southern Chicken with chicken gravy and maritime chowder! Drinks we had were Christmas In July,..."
BBOY STANCE
"We came down to Saint John for our anniversary and we were very pleased with Britt's. A great pub atmosphere and the food was fantastic. The thing..."
Perry Romard
"Just had a fabulous brunch at Britt’s! The service was wonderful, and the food was was even better. I highly suggest the Fish Cod..."
Brittnee Blair
"Arrived from Montreal on a late Sunday evening, and we were greeted by a friendly waitress. She answered any questions we had and offered..."
Darcy Nhieu
Gahan House Port City
Gahan House Port City
87/100 (1093 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Brew Pub
Bar
Canadian
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brew Pub
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Oyster
Cakes
Calamari
Fish
Mussels
Chowder
Burger
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tacos
Haddock
Curry
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Brew Pub
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had our first visit this evening for Chop Chop...awesome food and excellent service! Please please please put the hushpuppies on your regular..."
Wendy Matheson
"Typically when a new restaurant or pub opens, there are inevitably problems. Issues with computer systems, staff training, etc. This was NOT the case..."
Mike Bury
"The food was delicious! What a great new restaurant in the uptown Saint John area. My husband and I went on a date to the Gahan Saturday night it was..."
Jennifer Drost
"We have been twice since they opened. Both times did not disappoint. Great food, great staff and a nice environment. We were with a group both times..."
Michael Clays
Vivaldi's
Vivaldi's
86/100 (375 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Soups
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Falafel
Cheesecakes
Lasagne
Carrot Cake
Pasta
Kabobs
Salad
Rice pudding
Salmon
Souvlaki
Pesto
Chowder
Cheesecake
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We ordered as a QMJHL team going in SJ and needed some accommodations. We ordered 35 steaks and I was skeptic at first but it was great. Guys loved..."
Zacharie Beausoleil
"Had a fantastic experience, great food and service. I ordered the lasagna and it was the best I've had in ages. Can't wait to go again and try..."
Mike Aucoin
"We go here often. Food is simply amazing and full of flavor! Always service with a smile. They have an all inclusive lunch special on weekdays that..."
Sean McKinley
"Great ambience..great food...great service. I had the pleasure of being taken care of by the server named Sarah. She was very kind and a good..."
DV C
"Always have the best service and absolutely delicious food 😋 Never a disappointed..."
Cynthia Killam
"The all-inclusive menu is a great value and the food is great! The roasted red pepper soup is especially..."
Crystal C
Island Girls Diner
Island Girls Diner
85/100 (791 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Diner
American
Canadian
Diner
Seafood
Seafood
American
Soups
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cheesesteak
Fish
Burger
Fish & chips
Scallops
Clams
American
Diner
Soups
Seafood
Canadian
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is just the kind of place I'm looking for when traveling. We had dinner (takeout) which was good and then came back for breakfast inside on..."
William Binns
"Such an awesome serving of delicious breakfast food. If you love breakfast this is an awesome spot to go. I ordered the fish cake breakfast. With a..."
Brittany Bowmaster
"Large delicious portions of food, amazingly fast service and the ladies are nice too. Had the carlito and had to take some back home, it was a super..."
Nana Ama
"We enjoyed lunch at the Island Girls Diner. It was our first time at the new location and it's lovely ... very spacious and bright. We had the..."
Catherine Graham
"Great service, very kind staff and chills friendly with a childs menu. Did quality for what was eaten was excellent and just how you expect it to..."
Selleena Rane
"Delicious home cooked breakfast - the grilled home fries were amazing! friendly and attentive service too. Would definitely recommend if you’re..."
Selene M
"Excellent food, good service and reasonable prices, big servings! Staff very..."
Raelene Cook
"Comfortable atmosphere. Excellent fried seafood and the poutine is in comically large portions. Lovely staff as well. Top notch..."
Adam Jordan
Saint John Ale House
Saint John Ale House
83/100 (3543 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Canadian
Vegan Options
American
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish & Chips
Beef
Lobster Roll
Fish & chips
Haddock
Halibut
Lobster
French Fries
Salad
Wings
Nachos
Crab
Sandwiches
Club Sandwich
Scallops
Cheeseburger
Clams
Burger
Oyster
Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Chowder
Shrimp
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"My gf and I moved to Saint John a few months back and had been meaning to try out the Saint John Ale House. We frequented the ale house in..."
Evan Hovey
"Excellent service, food and atmosphere. While there were no vegan options listed on their menu, my waiter was more than willing to speak with the..."
Kayla Michelle Harnish
"Was very happy with the service, the choices of beer, liquor and the food menu. Of course the food was great, we were taking care of.. excellent....."
Fernand Ti-Fern Landry
"Best birthday brunch ever!!! The Eggs Benedict were divine! Thank you for allowing me to have them on a biscuit (you should serve them this way to..."
Max Rumson
"What a great place, excellent food - prepared fresh and with interesting twists, beautiful building, and please give your server Jody a raise and a..."
Melissa Joyce
"Ate there last week and the organic burger was excellent, fries a bit limp and greasy, and nice female waitress on patio whose name escapes me right..."
Susan E Huestis-Toner
"Food was so delicious and cooked to perfection.. great service .. very attentive waiter .. Will definitely be back..."
Corissa Frenette
"I love the food,service,beer and atmosphere at the ale house.....it's so awesome to be able to eat out and be served local home grown food...I only..."
Sharon Horsman
"Service was awesome. Waiter for the evening (Devon) was very efficient and polite, food was cooked to perfection and cooked in great time. Will..."
Craig Shannon
"The food is so good and the plates are generous. Loved the ambiance and service as well. Will definitely eat there..."
Geneviève Ashby-Poulin
Downhome Diner Fish And Chips
Downhome Diner Fish And Chips
83/100 (353 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Diner
Canadian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Clams
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tacos
Reversing Falls Restaurant
Reversing Falls Restaurant
81/100 (591 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Canadian
Healthy
Canadian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Scallops
Crab Cake
Chowder
Lobster Roll
Haddock
Burger
Halibut
Ice Cream
Lobster
Salad
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Healthy
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Television
Parking Available
Street Parking
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Waterfront
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Steamers Lobster Co.
Steamers Lobster Co.
79/100 (1569 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
Bar
Canadian
Canadian
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Mussels
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Lobster Roll
Haddock
Steamers
Shrimp
Fried Clams
French Fries
Lobster
Salad
Fish
Clam Chowder
Crab
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My Fiancé is away from the Maritimes often working hard in Alberta.. so when he comes home, we head to Steamers for his seafood fix! Unfortunately..."
Samantha Brown
"What a great family experience! The staff were super friendly, they let the kids handle the live Lobsters and took the time to answer their million..."
Jody Walker
"A great seafood restaurant with the best staff! (The fries are awesome too!!) Thank you for going above and beyond..."
Anne Donaghy Cordero
"This place is excellent! Great seafood! & we got some history on the restaurant and Saint John NB from the waiter. (Can't remember his name). We..."
Mark Mckenzie
"We happened upon this restaurant while looking for somewhere to eat. We had the fish & chips which were awesome- crispy and fresh. Their fresh..."
Lesley Miller
"We had a great event at Steamers! Everything went very smooth and the staff were great! Thank you very much for everything! Pam Pastirik, Director..."
Pam Breen Pastirik
"You have got to go to Steamers for seafood! They have way more than lobster and it's all incredibly delicious! Take your friends! Take your family!..."
Kerry Underhill
"My expereince was good. I was only myself, I seated at the Bar and the Bartender was upstanding and he also recommending me the best options that I..."
Luis Esqueda
"fackin proper! Great food and right on staff!! A must..."
Chris Janz
"The Dinner Theatre was awesome!! The meal was great. The roast beef was so good...Thanks for a wonderful..."
Shawn Creamer
"The experience was wonderful! The service was fabulous and the dinner for 2 was a great deal with quality seafood. Though I will say the food lacked..."
Brittnee Blair
"The portion is big! The two ladies served us on 7th Sep night were amazing. None of the food went wrong at all, we ordered bacon wrapped scallops,..."
Melody Ye
"Amazing place. Fun atmosphere the food and drinks were delicious and it was very baby friendly. We went in about 45 minutes before closing after a..."
Bryn Delyea
"Food was great. Service was good. Pricing was more than fair. We had the shore lobster meal for 2 that included chowder, mussels and 2 lobster. We..."
Karen MacKinnon
"The steamers are fabulous! Plump, moist and a burst of the sea in every bite. I liked that they weren't overly seasoned, all i needed to do was dunk..."
J W
"Wings are yummy.. but I don't suggest the calamari from their menu... everything else is so..."
Bhavya evandu
"Very nice restaurant in a beautiful place on the water. Very nice decor. Delicious food and great service. Enjoyed it a lot. Highly..."
Liliya K