Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Atlantic Canada

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Atlantic Canada? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Dear Friend

5.0

5 (404)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

Dear Friend is Downtown Dartmouth's cocktail & wine bar. Join us in our cozy, European style cocktail bar or on our vibrant patio for great food, amazing cocktails, attentive service and awesome music. Located in the heart of Downtown Dartmouth on Portland Street, we are steps away from the Dartmouth Waterfront and Alderney Ferry Terminal. Our small plate food menu showcases Chef Bradley George's take on fresh Nova Scotian seafood and cured meats, as well as small plates with Asian and Spanish influences. Our bar team features some of the best the country has to offer; always creating new flavours and perfecting classics. Join us for our Oyster Happy Hour, everyday from 4pm-5pm, or book a table with friends to imbibe. We have lots of space for walk-ins as well!

Top review

Joanne

Dined 7 days ago

My husband and I frequent Dear Friend regularly. We love the cocktails, the food, the atmosphere, everything about it. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. I made a reservation for a party of six that was to include our adult son with Down Syndrome. He has many dietary restrictions and I messaged the restaurant to ask if it would be possible for a specific item be made available for him. They contacted me back immediately and said they could accommodate the request. It is not very often that he is able to join us when we go to an upscale restaurant to dine. I cannot thank the staff enough for accommodating the request and making the night perfect ❤️

Mimimi

5.0

5 (235)

CAN$30 and under

Asian

Saint John

About the restaurant

MIMIMI is located at Millidgeville, Saint John. We serve authentic Asian cuisine. “Mi” (Chinese character: 米) is the pronunciation of RICE in Mandarin. We’re a team passionate about cooking and sharing the rich flavors and traditions of authentic Asian cuisine with our local community. You can enjoy your meal at one of our communal tables, whether you're dining with family and friends or meeting someone new. If you prefer, take a seat at the bar and watch our chefs in action as they bring each dish to life.

Top review

Chris

Dined on Jun 2, 2025

Always Excellent, the Best Ramen in the Maritimes.

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Experience

Steam Pot Night for Four at Mimimi

Windjammer - Delta Beauséjour Moncton

5.0

5 (252)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Moncton

About the restaurant

Welcome to Windjammer!
A perennial winner of the CAA Four Diamond Award, Windjammer is a dining experience unlike any other in Moncton. Reserve your table today and revel in our tableside service, elegant décor and signature, locally sourced cuts.

Bienvenue au Windjammer!
Perpétuel gagnant du prix Quatre Diamants de CAA, le Windjammer offre une expérience culinaire unique en ville. Réservez votre table dès aujourd’hui et expérimentez notre service à la table, une ambiance élégante et des produits frais de la région.

Top review

Julie

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Everything was perfect!!!! Absolutely everything!!

Lou pécou pizzeria

4.9

4.9 (211)

CAN$30 and under

Pizzeria

Halifax

About the restaurant

In Provence, a region in southeastern France, “Lou Pécou” is the term for the peduncle, or stalk, that holds a cluster of fruit. Our grandparents taught us that when in the kitchen, you must start with the freshest and finest of ingredients. They had a unique way of feeling and picking lou pécou, to know if the fruit and vegetable is local, ripe, and fresh. We look forward to passing you these traditions and learnings through our pizzas.

At Lou Pécou, you will find exclusive finely curated dishes with a Provençal touch, a wide range of organic and biodynamic wines, signature cocktails, house-made desserts, and much more!

Top review

Robin

Dined 7 days ago

Last night we had pizza and as usual it was outstanding. I had the pasta special for a change and it was amazing. They had made a special stinging nettle pesto that was so delicious and very unique. They are always taking their food to the next level and we are never disappointed.

EDNA Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (880)

CAN$30 and under

Bistro

Halifax

About the restaurant

An upmarket neighbourhood bistro serving locally focused dishes. We are a bustling one-room restaurant with a comfy bar. Seasonal menus include P.E.I. Blue Dot rib eye steaks, local seafood, and seasonal veg.

Open for lunch service Tuesday-Friday 1130-230
Open for Supper service Tuesday-Sunday 5-10pm
Open for Brunch service Sunday 10-2 pm

We keep bar seating open for walk-ins each night so feel free to pop in.

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome but not guaranteed.

***Please note when picking a reservation time that our licence requires minors (even sweet tiny little babies) to be out of the restaurant by 10pm, sorry for the inconvenience.

Top review

Michael

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

The food was excellent, the service and staff was outstanding, great suggestions, listened to our needs and overall highly recommend.

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