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Eat & Drink
Whether you are looking for fresh seafood or one of our local dishes, the dining along the Northumberland and Eastern Shores is worth writing home about. Settle into one of the cozy dining rooms overlooking the Northumberland Strait or the Eastern Shore Atlantic coast. Craft breweries and distilleries have become all the rage, and we have our fair share in our neck of the woods. Stop in for a sample, and see how they make their beverages of choice.
Marine Motel
12 unit motel, 1 guest house, 3 cabins, 2 efficiency rooms. Restaurant on-site.
The Marmalade Motel
We are a 9 room, Oceanside motel catering to Nova Scotians and Maritime tourists.
Smokey Hollow General
Smokey Hollow General is a small community convenience store offering most of your essential items.
East Avenue
The big city feel with small town charm. We offer a wide array of menu options to meet any preference. Come experience it for yourself.
McDaniel’s Tea Room and Restaurant
Located within Sherbrooke Village, McDaniel’s Tea Room & Restaurant provides homemade, traditional light meals for visitors.
Dairy Queen-Westville
Serving ice cream, delicious meals, Orange Julius, and ice cream cakes. Happy Tastes Good!
Dairy Queen-New Glasgow
Serving ice cream, delicious meals, Orange Julius, and ice cream cakes. Happy Tastes Good.
Backstage Brewing Company
Backstage Brewing Company is a microbrewery with a taproom.
Jungle Jim’s Restaurant
A tropical atmosphere, fun food, great value, exotic drinks in a fun, high-energy setting.
River Oaks Country Lodge Restaurant
The clubhouse is the perfect place to enjoy great homemade meals, snacks and drinks.
Fairwinds Restaurant
A licensed dining room with a dining deck overlooking the harbour, located at Fairwinds Motel.
The Bistro
Delicious food and warm hospitality in a casual atmosphere.
Norse Cove Cafe & Supply
The store is your stop for coffee, homemade snacks and meals, convenience items and local artisanal offerings.
Seawind Landing Restaurant
Seaside country gourmet dining at breakfast and dinner. Open year round.
Sober Island Brewing Company Ltd.
Beer that will quench your thirst, warm your heart, and fuel your next trek into the wild blue yonder.
Cook’s Gas Bar & Robins Donuts
Coffee, gas and snacks. Eat-in or take-out/drive-thru.
Big G’s Pizza & Restaurant
Affordable homemade meals with fast and friendly service.
Riverside Dining Room at Liscombe Lodge Resort
Relaxed fine dining featuring fresh seafood, local produce, and Nova Scotia wine.
Il Porto Restaurant
Grab a bite to eat, and try their fresh salads, soups, panini sandwiches, pastas and homemade desserts.
The Henley House Pub & Restaurant
The pub features live music, local seafood, and a full-service bar.
Cookhouse at Memory Lane Heritage Village
Cookhouse Chow is served buffet style in the 85 seat replica of a 1940s cookhouse.
Uprooted Market & Café
A must stop café serving up the freshest local ingredients and market items.
Dobbit Bakehouse Cafe
Artisan bakery offering breads, muffins, cookies, pastries, pies, cakes, and hot drinks.
Rose & Rooster Café
Offering breakfast, lunch, or special weekend brunch, near Lawrencetown Beach.
The Rose & Kettle Tea Room
The tea room, located at Cole Harbour Heritage Farm, uses fresh produce to create home cooked meals.
Pictou County Pizza
Serving authentic Pictou County Pizza and selling their famous brown sauce.
Pictou Lodge Beach Resort Restaurant
Oceanside dining and adventures abound. Reservations recommended.
Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads
Using a generations-old family recipe, Mrs. MacGregor’s Scottish Shortbread melts in your mouth.
Harbour House Ales & Spirits
Local craft beer, fresh seafood, burgers, pasta and more.
Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery
A cozy, bustling neighbourhood pub with a focus on great local food and NS craft beer.
Justamere Café
A full-service restaurant specializing in steak and seafood, served in a comfortable atmosphere.
The Main Street Café & Lounge
Enjoy delicious breakfasts and dinners in an award-winning dining room.
Uncle Leo’s Brewery
Craft brewery in Lyons Brook, which specializes in crafting ales in the traditional style.
Nova Scotia Spirit Company
The Nova Scotia Spirit Company believes that everyone deserves a premium-quality spirit.
Steinhart Distillery
Local craft distillery on the shores of the Northumberland Strait. Distillery tours available, as well as a restaurant on site.
Days Gone By Bakery
A warm and cozy coastal-country atmosphere, with home-cooked meals and friendly service.
Tim Hortons / Wendys
Fast Food service. Both restaurants are in the same building.
Acropole Pizza Restaurant
The home of the big slice. A must-stop for pizza lovers.
Gabrieau’s Bistro
Chef Mark Gabrieau and his culinary team create decadent creations that will please any palate.
Brownstone Restaurant
An excellent selection of delicious and unique cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere.