TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Saint John - Updated November 2024

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Janice Chevarie MacNeil

"We tried Splash for the first time last week and OMG!!! It's a party in your mouth! Seriously the most delicious and flavorful food I've ever eaten..."

Kristin Alyse

"What can I say about my most Fave Restaurant in the city... Love it!!! At the last minute, my Mom & I decided we would like to have supper at..."

Susan Nevelos Hanson

"The food and service were superb as always. Thank you Darrel. Our compliments to the chef as..."

Cyndi Stevens

"Best restaurant in Saint John!!! The food is delicious and the staff are awesome! We will definitely be..."

Chris Stevens

"Wonderful dining experience with my family. Waiter was fantastic with recommendations on the menu; beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. The..."

Jamie Laking

"I cannot say enough about this place! Amazing food and great..."

Brittany Reicker

"Best food in city! Our most Fav place to go , always tastiest foods, great service, & very..."

Simba Pops

"Great food. Excellent service. Will recommend to..."

MH White

"We were in Saint John just for the day and my husband wanted to treat me to Thai food. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious! We..."

Courtney Segal

"My husband and I ate at splash tonight for our wedding anniversary. We weren't disappointed. Great prices, food quality and huge portions. The..."

Lisa Layton

"Excellent food and service!! Great place for family and friends to enjoy a delicious meal..."

Debbie Shannon

"This place NEVER disappoints. Amazing service, incredible food and wonderful..."

Cathy Ann

"We ordered crispy spring rolls, red curry with tofu, cashew chicken, and splash udon noodles and were very pleased! Staff were lovely and the food..."

Alison T

"First time we ordered a meal to go over the internet. Had a few glitches and they walked me thru the entire process, Thank you! The best part was..."

Juliana Tibbet

"Went yesterday got the pad Thai and cashew chicken both were sooo delicious and so much food had enough leftovers for lunch the next day ! Great..."

Alex Vlamakis

"The restaurant was clean and the ambiance is nice. The food was great. Would have given 5 stars if it wasn’t for the fact that they do not have a..."

Dwight Fillmore

"We love this place, the food is delicious, fresh and so packed with flavour and Kristina was our awesome server who made a great Caesar…thank you..."

John Collins (John)

"Always a good experience going here. Wait staff is attentive without being intrusive. Very friendly. The food is very good, with generous..."

Hoyt Bow

"Food was excellent! We had the mushroom stir fry, ginger beef and spring egg rolls. Well worth the..."

Karen MacKinnon

East Coast Bistro

86/100 (1016 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

"Squash curried soup with the fried kale, cilantro, and nuts was 5/5, one of the best soups I've Had. I also had the market fish meal which was cod..."

Anthony England

"Fantastic. Each and every time I have had meals here, they have never disappointed! Very good food and highly..."

Adam Ferguson

"Where to begin!!! Dinner and dessert was amazing! Wine and beer selection is great. Our server was excellent. He was very accomodating to my nut..."

Abby Cook

"The food, service and atmosphere were top notch. The pumpkin soup appetizer was AMAZING. I had the feature strip loin steak with garlic mashed and..."

Leah Wallace-Brown

Italian By Night

86/100 (1435 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Fine Dining

"We were celebrating our anniversary and went here unsure of what we would experience, as it was our first visit. It was perfect. Staffing was..."

Brian Bilensky

"We made a 9:00 o'clock reservation at Italian by Night. I called the restaurant to make sure that they had Gluten-Free options as it was indicated on..."

Christina Bauckman

"Absolutely wonderful! My boyfriend and I are both vegan and they altered their menu to ensure we had vegan options. The options were plentiful and..."

Jessie Brown

"Wonderful food and Staff! Atmosphere was excellent I would definitely go back and recommend this place to..."

Amy Caron

"Went to IBN for the first time tonight and it was absolutely delicious! Everything we had was perfect! Our waitress was amazing... she was very..."

Sonya Osborne

"First time at Italian by by Night with my daughter. Best Italian dinner and wine in Saint John. Love this place. Great atmosphere and service was..."

Renate Sarkic

"Love the atmosphere and the great food! I highly recommend Italian by..."

Kim Legge

"Great food! Great staff! Very nice ambiance!! I reserved quite late but was able to get a table.. very accommodating..."

Mark Nagas

"Our absolutely must stop restaurant every summer on our way to Nova Scotia! We love the 'new' location and as always a wonderful meal with fantastic..."

Christine Thibeault-McDonald

"Excellent food and supreme service tonight! Our server, Abby, was fantastic. We hope she is our server when we..."

Britney Andrews

"Wasn't a fan of the Bruschetta 3 ways...However, the rest of the meal, the service (Abby) and the atmosphere were fabulous. Still a 5 star, even..."

Tricia ReeDonough

"Had a wonderful evevning at Italian by Night! From the minute we walked in the door everything was great! Atmosphere and food is top notch! Waitress..."

Karen Gagnon

"Love going there for an evening. Really enjoy the ambiance, food, drinks and of course the excellent..."

Irene Tays

"Delicious! Loved the Hostess (my husband referred to her as the best he had ever met) great server, and buss staff. Very enjoyable evening. Can't..."

Beth Winkle

"Our group had reservations for a birthday celebration🎉. George, our server, was knowledgeable, friendly, professional & lead in the Happy..."

Faye Smith

"Everything here is absolutely delicious! I have never finished a plate of pasta at a restaurant in my life. Service was great. Be sure to make an..."

Andy MS

"I took the bar seat and got a great service experience. The place is fresh ingredients and the environment is perfect for eating with a few..."

Annabelle Z

"the best italian food i have had in a long time great service and fun atmosphere. highly..."

marie kap

"A great place in Saint John if you’re looking for a fine authentic experience, the staff are so friendly and welcoming, very helpful too. We were..."

Sherry Sammy

"Food is good, wine list is great, service is exceptional. Great spot for date..."

Eric Jackson

"A full 5 stars for the dining experience and attentive staff. But 3 stars for the food- the pasta was over cooked and all was..."

BJ

"We just got back from an amazing dinner here. First time in New Brunswick and this place is a MUST try!! Michael gave us spectacular service and the..."

Jenna St.Onge

"THE BEST TIRAMISU! Nice restaurant, great food, friendly staff! Menu could have more options, but would definitely..."

Abby Freitas

Mimimi

Wheelchair Accessible

"First visit to Mimimi and I am very impressed. This is the best Asian cuisine in Saint John in my opinion! The food was 10/10 and the service was..."

Tamara Elisseou

"Went here for the first time and was surprised at how lovely the spot is. It was nice, clean and very open. As you sit at the tables you have a view..."

Danielle H

"Great food and large portions. We got the chicken teriyaki stir fry and it was absolutely delicious! We also got the pineapple curry. Beautiful..."

J J

"Amazing dim sum and Green Thai curry! The place is quiet and neat. Lovely spot if you are looking for authentic Asian cuisine in..."

Susmitha Gopi

"An unbeatable *authentic* Chinese cuisine experience! This is a must try evening of dining, where you’ll want to come back again to work through..."

Joshua Marsh

"Amazing food, amazing service. Our spicy dish wasn't spicy enough and they apologized profusely and said they actually can't spic up anything more..."

Mable Lean

"The menu is super fresh, if you like home made wantons or dumping this is the place to..."

Edward Sears

Vivaldi's

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Kim's Korean Food

86/100 (1283 ratings)

"I went yesterday to get 3 lunch specials with half beef/half pork to take back with me. It is perfection - the perfect mix of spicy without..."

Samantha Tinker

"I had a takeout lunch from Kim's Korean Food at Saint John City Market today and it is delicious as usual! It is so authentic Korean food and what a..."

Charles Lee

"So fresh and delicious. The food is prepared real fast and is an amazing price. Kim’s will always be my first choice for lunch..."

John Cook

"Food is absolutely amazing and it has the right spices and flavour.....one thing I will say is you should ALWAYS check your food as I just grabbed..."

Todd Johnston

"Definitely one of the best Asian food spots in Saint John! Picture is the Kim’s special and bibimbap - both very delicious and filling! Great meal..."

Akarsh Pai

"I ordered the Ramen and it was very filling and delicious. They made it very quick and have no..."

Para W

"Had japchae with spicy pork for only $10- they accept credit cards and a lunch special that also looked delicious. There’s two tables with two..."

Mariko Pond

Mother Nature's

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

Thandi

85/100 (2231 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a great dinner there last night. My wife had a Thai dish and I had an Indian dish. Both were delicious! Our waiter was outstanding and very..."

Bob Gillis

"Simply the best meal I have had in a long time. The vindaloo was perfect it is truly a great restaurant. Few people would believe Indian food of this..."

Blaine DeLong

"Best service we’ve had in a long time. They really care about their customers. Food was absolutely delicious. Darrell, our server was top..."

Beth Carr

"Best seafood chowder but only on Friday. Butter chicken to die for. Eat here as often as I can. Never a bad experience just incredible food! Five..."

Deryl Fitzgerald

"The food & service is always top notch. It is my go to place for lunch...."

Anne-Marie Fillion

"Food was incredible! Probably one of he best dining experiences I’ve ever had! My first authentic Indian meal, and I’m addicted!! Can’t wait to..."

Felisha Collins

"Best meal I have had in a long time! Service was outstanding and the food was fresh and delicious. I had the calamari to start and lamb vindaloo as..."

Mike Bettle

"Nice looking restaurant with great atmosphere, friendly staff and most importantly, Great..."

Louis Breau

"My husband and I had dinner tonight at Thandi's. We had the best service we have ever received in Saint John and a delicious meal. Many thanks to..."

Bethany Lynn Faulkner

"The food was really tasty and our waiter was excellent. Very attentive even though they were very busy. I requested seating upstairs when booking a..."

Mary Brosnan

"Wonderful , welcoming atmosphere ! Our server was lovely and the food was absolutely perfect. The Butter Chicken is out of this world ! Can't wait..."

Joy Durdan

"Having moved from southern Ontario finding a great Indian restaurant has been a challenge.... challenge no more. Simply amazing. The incredible..."

Shane Alexander

"Beautiful space. Excellent service. Delicious..."

Gerri Grad

"Very beautiful interior and atmosphere, our service was excellent and they were able to make a last minute reservation for us. I got the Matar paneer..."

Claire Charbonneau

"We were a group of 10 who went early on a Sunday evening and we were seated straight away. The restaurant was busy as well. The service we received..."

Nichola Taylor

"Our dinner was fantastic! ( as always!) Great service by Nikayla Lots of leftovers for lunch tomorrow, Thanks again for a Great Dinner Date P.S. you..."

Derek Robertson

"My daughter said "Best food I've ever had", butter chicken very tasty + you can buy jars of it to take home and they give you a spice pouch for..."

Thomas R

"We are here with Friends on business trip. The curry menu is very good and the portion is generous. The price is on the high side but the services..."

Naravit Leaukosol

"FUSION is the word! The food was very tasty, but you need to throw your preconceived expectations aside if you know what authentic Indian food tastes..."

Rebecca Whittey

"Had supper there tonight and would give 6 stars if I could. Bob's service was top notch, along with the beef medallions I ordered. I'm a prairie guy..."

Mason Sawatzky

Pink Sushi

Wheelchair Accessible

Urban Deli

"Great cafe with comfort food. Burgers, sandwiches, heart soups. I had the peanut butter burger (don’t judge it until you’ve tried it), which was..."

Nell Farnham

"I was told to eat at the urban deli the next time I was in Saint John, it was highly recommended, I tried it today for lunch and I have to tell you..."

Kevy Nova

"the food was fabulous, and the experience overall was wonderful! Definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for great food with a..."

william Liu

"Excellent food. Down-to-earth, thoughtfully put-together fare. Friendly service. Great sandwiches! ..."

Tim Ting

"Got the special of the day, pesto chicken grilled cheese & tomato soup w/Pumphouse draft root beer. Pretty darn good & fair..."

Ryan McCabe

"One of my favorite places to eat,fast and friendly service ..They make the best sandwiches and fries..."

Tracey Galbraith

"Grabbed a Montreal smoked meat sandwich for lunch to go, was quite..."

Chris Eaton

"We ate at the Urban Deli today for the first time and the all members of our group of five enjoyed it very much. The Deli menu has so much to choose..."

Patrick Flowers

Suwanna Restaurant & Inn

"🌟It was an amazing experience 🌟 My friend and I got there at 12pm this Monday, while they open at 4pm but we didn’t find out…… The..."

Jiajun Chen

"By far my favourite restaurant in Saint John, my go to dish is cashew chicken and a popia (kind of like a spring roll!). I stopped by for lunch this..."

Bee Ty

"Had dinner there with family and left amazed by the food! I'm not familiar with Tai food and expected not to like it very much. Totally changed my..."

Barb Gray

"Just wrapping up dinner on the patio at Suwanna. Food was flavourful and delicious. Staff and owners were welcoming and caring. Had the pleasure of..."

Francis A.

"Suwanna is our favorite, fine dining, restaurant. The food is always prepared perfectly and tastes beyond delicious. We love the staff, they are..."

Jacques D

Saint John Ale House

83/100 (3543 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Live Music

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Pita Pit

"I really like pita pit. You can get basically any topping you want on it and the choices of sauces are abundant. The only thing I don't like about it..."

Rob Babineau

"Had a great pita here, love the spicy black bean. Been back a second time and the staff were excellent. Got the spicy black bean “double..."

DP Steyn

"Delicious as always. Pita pit is a great place to find a healthy, tasty..."

J. Tremblay

"Called in order, paid in advance picked up in 15..."

Tara Griffiths

Shawarma Hut

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love love love this place.. so delicious.... shawarma platter is my..."

Corissa Frenette

"Any day where I have shawarma is a good day. The service is always excellent and the food is always phenomenal. The shawarma wrap is the..."

Celia Goguen

"I eat here almost every day and the people there are always nice to deal..."

Kyle Perry

"Easily the best shawarma I've ever had! A bit on the pricey side for a high school student though, and the line can get pretty long during the lunch..."

Margaret Foley

"The best falafel wraps I've had in a very long..."

Gina Carter

"The best shawarma :) ........in..."

Dan Anghel

"We absolutely love the food here. The Shawarma is amazing! Their hummas has to be homemade, so much better than store bought. Great portion sizes so..."

Patrick Flowers

"The food is incredible and the service is top notch! The shawarma chicken wrap is a must..."

Joshua Drost

"Had a chicken shawarma wrap with everything. The smaller size was plenty for me. Server was friendly and helpful. I will be..."

Lisa Croft

"Delicious filling food. I usually get a shawarma wrap with everything in it and it is amazing. They really know what they are doing..."

Greg Forret

"Shawarma Poutine!! Best I've ever..."

Jaymee Splude

Taste Of Egypt

82/100 (1587 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Family style

Non-smoking restaurants

Dinner

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Mid-range

Reversing Falls Restaurant

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

The Infusion Tearoom

Wheelchair Accessible

"Homemade, delicious, great price point too! � � � �..."

Melissa Watson-Whaites

"One of my favourite lunch spots uptown. Would highly recommend. A great selection of teas to go along with delicious soups and..."

Sarah Alyshia Wiseman

"Great Atmosphere , fantastic food & great prices !!! Love the home made soups! If you get a dessert get the sticky Date Pudding -..."

Pamela Mountain

"Very nice people who work there. They have teas that I can't get in the states. I brought some for my..."

Fatimah Jackson Green

"Peppermint Patty is now OUR favorite tea! The scone is gorgeous! The true british scone taste! Delicatessen..."

Chloe Van Oostende Triplet

"The best and Healthiest food in the..."

Hugh Kwak

"Good!? Very ..."

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"Fresh food. Good service. The scone was great. The other breakfast dishes were also incredible. A great place..."

james yip

"I love this place & have eaten here a lot. The food is delicious, it's clean, you don't feel pressured to eat up & leave, the service is friendly &..."

June MacDonald

"Excellent breakfast with healthy side salad instead of the usial home fries. Cooking was perfect and accompanying teas..."

James Brunette

"small diner with excellent tea selection. food is good and well priced. staff is..."

JJ B

"Great selection of teas, wonderful seasonal menu. A great place to relax and..."

Angela Russell

"Try different teas here. Nice light tasty affordable lunch. Pleasent..."

Daniel Settle

"Ideal spot for a good healthy lunch with an excellent vibe. A definite site to visit in Saint..."

BERNARD LARA

"Great local tea room. Loads of loose tea options to try there or take home. Also sell tea accessories and prep..."

J Cline

Lemongrass

Wheelchair Accessible

"I dont get how your rating is what it shows. I have always had the most delicious food, and the best of service! Thanks Mike� (and love the t..."

Jodi Bell

"Peppers is my go to for live music in Saint John. Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff and good tunes. Always tons of beer on tap as well...."

Zach Hachey

"waitress was excellent(De La Hoya) food was good and prices reasonable! took my daughter and boy friend, from Ottawa.....i will be back with..."

John Cyr

"Meal was fabulous, service was great! We ordered from both Peppers and Lemongrass and the food was s*x on a fork!!! We were in town for the ECMA's..."

Tara MacLeod

"Best pub in the city! Best wings! Great beer! Great..."

Deven Grant

"Excellent food & friendly staff, we always eat here when we stay in Saint John..."

Susan Stewart

"Haven't been to Peppers in a long time, thought I would try it again. My server Diana was attentive and friendly- will be back for sure! We all..."

Brayden Bedford

"Staff were friendly, food was great! All round was a great..."

Sheila McDonald Clow

"Always love it there great service great atmosphere great..."

JC SunShine

"Awesome spot. Great food and excellent..."

Jeremy Ouellette

"Lots of fun here ! Great food, service, and entertainment ! Love..."

Emily Kathleen Guay

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Peter Nikandrou

Wok Box

"Tom and his staff are so welcoming and kind. We love grabbing a quick meal at Wok Box. The food is consistently delicious eat in or take..."

Carla Olive

"I always love coming here! Staff is always super nice and very helpful. I've never been disappointed. I love that when I ask for something extra..."

Malinda Marie

"The most Friendly staff and delicious food! One of my favourite places to eat in Saint..."

Portia Mc

"We travel from Moncton to eat here and it's worth the drive. The customer service is impeccable, the quality of food always consistent, and when they..."

Jennie Morang

"I love this place great service consistent food and a friendly..."

Shane Brown

"Amazing service and friendly people !!- and food is..."

Vicky Ouellette

"Very friendly helpful staff. Nice and clean and food was..."

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