Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Atlantic Canada

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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!

Tilly’s Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (554)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

New Glasgow

About the restaurant

At Tilly's Kitchen, our daily goal is to create, serve and enjoy fine food. The woman behind Chef Brad's inspiration was his Nana Tilly and her passion for cooking. We love fresh food, flavorful food, food that’s in season, and food that’s distinct. We design our menus with local market fresh ingredients, so that the food we serve you is as fresh and flavorful as can be. We welcome you to our restaurant, and wish you a hearty appetite.

Top review

Carissa

Dined 1 day ago

We celebrated our anniversary at Tilley’s. The experience was amazing. The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable about all their products. They even hand wrote a card for our anniversary! The thought and care put into the entire interaction was just amazing. We had a wonderful time. The food was incredible - we both had a bowl of soup, which was a squash, apple! Then we both had the 6 oz beef tenderloin (medium), one with 5 Cajun shrimp, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables and the other without the shrimp. For dessert we had a creme brule, which was creamy and rich, and an apple berry crumble. All of the food was cooked to perfection. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

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The River Run Lodge

4.8

4.8 (146)

CAN$51 and over

French / Canadian

Campbellton

About the restaurant

The River Run Lodge offers a champagne level location for casual fine dining, private events and unique experiences like Riverside picnics along the famous Restigouche River in Northern New Brunswick and only minutes from Matapedia, QC. The Lodge is over a century old and the beauty indoor and outdoors is breathtaking. Cozy up inside surrounded by history you can see and feel or outside on the heated, screened in patio, or take a walk on the lawn with your glass of wine and sit by the campfire under the stars while listening to the River Run.

All reservations are booked in Atlantic Standard Time (NB Time). L'heure du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Final Day of the 2024 season: October 12

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Christie

Dined 3 days ago

Going there isn't just about the food. The atmosphere, the service and the connection with staff is amazing. It's not just dinner with loved ones, it's an experience. Always plan to be there for more than an hour. I assure you, it's worth your time.

EDNA Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (781)

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.

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Steve

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

As always an amazing dining experience! Amazing food, service and settings. Will certainly be back!

Milestones Grill + Bar - Moncton

4.7

4.7 (357)

CAN$30 and under

Global, International

Moncton

About the restaurant

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

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Glenn

Dined 3 days ago

The service received was top notch and the food was excellent! To all employees thank you for giving us a great dinning experience.

Claudine's Eatery

4.7

4.7 (166)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Fredericton

About the restaurant

Claudine's Eatery is, put simply, East Coast comfort food. Family owned and operated by a mother/daughter duo. We pride ourselves on creating real food, not fast food.

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Ellen

Dined on Sep 18, 2024

I had the mushroom and Swiss cheese eggs Benedict and upgraded for to have it on a croissant. Definitely worth the small extra price. And a nice class of Pinot Grigio, excellent meal. We were there around two in the afternoon on Wednesday and it was not busy.

The Canteen on Portland

4.9

4.9 (3213)

CAN$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

The Canteen is a full-service neighbourhood restaurant in Downtown Dartmouth, serving up chef-inspired seasonal fare for lunch, brunch and dinner. At the helm in the kitchen is award-winning chef and co-owner Renee Lavallee. Her seasonal menus are influenced by classic French, Italian and traditional Nova Scotian cuisine – with a little bit of Renée’s magic thrown in. Signature items include The Canteen Burger, The Crobster Roll, Seafood Chowder and more.

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Lisa

Dined 4 days ago

We are never disappointed, the food is amazing and service above and beyond. We highly recommend The Canteen

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Quintanas De La Plaza

4.7

4.7 (40)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

St. John's

About the restaurant

Bringing you a delicious blend of Tex Mex food to St. John's, NL since 1980! A new experience for you. A tradition for us! Located in Churchill Square just minutes from downtown and Memorial University. Come sit back and enjoy some of our most popular dishes including the Mexican Flag, Flautas or Fish Tacos. We offer a wide selection of tequilas and the best margaritas and sangrias in St. John's!

Top review

Steven

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Quintana's is the best Tex-Mex food in St John's. The difficulty with many restaurants in StJ has been the limitation to whatever is available in local markets. Q's has triumphed over this by adapting their offerings to Atlantic Canada - great use is made of local seafood. The Platas offer combinations of different foods, and can be juggled to meet appetites of the moment. (Eg, the Mexican Flag enchilada plate of green, white, and red salsa was easily modified to two green and a white, what I afterwards recognized as a Nigerian Flag). Service is excellent, attentive. Over the last several years, the on tap beverage range has expanded considerably, and last evening I found myself actually appreciating Corona, on tap. Our Guy's Group goes there regularly, and is never disappointed. We usually close the place, but have never been hinted at by staff with mops. Lunch menu is pretty much the same as the dinner menu, with smaller portions. I recommend the Flautas and the Enchiladas; I'm not a fan of Burritos, but friends scarfed them up. Churros and Flan to finish. Dos cervezas, por favor!

Cheers Beverage Room

5.0

5 (130)

CAN$30 and under

Pub

Moncton

About the restaurant

Home of the friendliest wing night Moncton has to offer!
Please note: Our establishment is 19+
CHEERS is your neighborhood pub for great fresh food, live music and a casual atmosphere.

Top review

Schlepr

Dined on Jul 4, 2024

Jo is a great waitress we request her every time. We go almost once a week on wing night. Great food great place!!!!

Portage

4.8

4.8 (875)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

St. John's

About the restaurant

Located in historic downtown St John's, Newfoundland. An upscale casual cuisine of family - style dishes that share between 2 - 4 people. An eclectic selection of wines from around the world. Reservations of 6 or less can be made through OpenTable. We do not take reservations of groups larger than 8. Walk - ins welcomed when seats are available. We do not reserve the bar seats and Chef's Table. Thank you.

Top review

Jerry

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing service and very creative food. Highly recommend!

Sip Bar & Fare

4.8

4.8 (83)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Dartmouth

About the restaurant

Centred around a roaring hearth with an airy atrium and terrace above, Sip offers food and drink with character. Our menu features upscale cocktails — including curated classics and custom concoctions — and shareable plates cooked over an open flame.

Join us for a bite or a bevvy. We’ll keep the fire going.

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Jim

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful evening spent at Sip. The food was amazing and the service excellent. The ambiance was conducive to a relaxed and most enjoyable dining experience. Will definitely revisit and recommend Sip to friends.

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