Is there something higher than a 5? If not, for somewhere like this there should be! Cute little place, great staff and the food was OMG! The Lamb Shank was falling off the bone and you literally wanted to take a bath in the mushroom sauce... we would have licked the plate but figured that's frowned upon lol read more

540 Kitchen & Bar - Lamb Shank - Gastropubs Near Me - Fredericton, New Brunswick

Food was great. Bourbon old fashioned was a bit pricey (probably due to scarcity), but I should know better than ordering bourbon in Canada right now. read more

My wife and I dropped in for dinner @6:00 without a reservation. There were only 2 or 3 tables occupied, many more sitting empty. I understand that they have reservations but feel they could have squeezed us in without disrupting their upcoming reservations. Most restaurants reserve a few tables for walk-ins. Disappointed. read more

Food was well prepare, hot and delicious. Service was spot on and very accommodating. Nice atmosphere. Would highly recommend. read more

Very comfortable place with great food. Enjoyed my fish tacos and the cider and appetizers. Everything was delicious. The service was prompt and attentive. read more

Seriously FANTASTIC food! These chefs and kitchen staff are doing magic back there, I swear. This was the first official dinner out I've had since the COVID pandemic started - meaning my first dinner out in a year and a half!! To say that my expectations were high is an understatement - I mean, imagine going out for dinner again after so much lockdown misery (folks, I came here from Ottawa). Let me repeat for emphasis: my expectations were very high. Aaaand, I was not disappointed! In fact, maybe this was the best place I could have possibly gone for my reintroduction into foodie society. We sat on the front patio, because I felt safer outdoors, and it was entirely pleasant. Fredericton is not inundated with smokers on the sidewalks like larger cities are, so no problems there. Traffic is low key on Wednesday evenings, which is when we went. We did make a reservation, though, and it's good that we did because it filled up pretty quickly at dinner hour. The tables were well spaced apart and some had full plastic curtain separation, so they take their restrictions seriously. I was pleased. For appies, we had shaved beef (delish) and cauliflower tacos (so good). For my main, I had the duck leg, which was pure bliss with every bite. The beans it came with could have been a bit more thoroughly done, but I was more obsessed with the meat than anything else on the plate. If you like crispy skin and salty meat, this is for you. My partner had the tender loin steak, which was done to perfection, and my son had the burger and fries, which was full on gourmet goodness. Also, they had no qualms about turning every cocktail I wanted into a virgin (no booze for me since COVID mowed me down over a year ago). Pretty good, standard selection of local beer on tap to meet every need. The service was quite wonderful. The meal took just slightly longer than usual to arrive so our appies were offered free! We were just glad to be out, so that wasn't necessary but we really appreciated it nonetheless. We'll be back for sure! read more

Wow wow wow. If I could fill up the reviews with wow I would. Had the lamb shank and it was one of the best meals I have ever had, and that's a lot of meals. Together with the Lizzy Borden Red ale it was an epic meal. Thanks 540 read more

Perfect place for something to eat fast waiters quick timing for food nice scenery for when you want to go on the patio

Just had the most amazing dinner. I highly recommend getting reservations especially when there is a large convention in town. I started with the feature summer salad that had fiddleheads, asparagus and a poached egg. The egg was not too runny and flavored perfectly with the lightly blanched fiddleheads and asparagus. I paired with a Hammond's Radler which unfortunately was a bit more on the hoppy tasting side than fruity. I think i would have gone with a Pino Grigio or Riesling if I had a do over. For my main I had their 13 oz rib eye which was cooked to perfection. It was juicy and pink in the middle. The steak was served with rooted vegetables and roasted potatoes. The jus served with the steak was perfect not too creamy and reduced to add a bit of taste and flavour to the steak. I highly recommend coming here for lunch or dinner. They have a good selection of local beers on tap, it is clean and the atmosphere is great. read more

540 Kitchen & Bar has a great selection of beer, wine, and tasty treats.. Definitely a must-try if you're new to the neighborhood or just passing through town. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere has a really cool, trendy vibe. I usually come on the weekend with a few friends, but I could see 540 being a fun spot to go for happy hour drinks and apps to unwind after a long day at the office too! The Fried Chicken & Waffles is always a crowd pleaser, but you can't go wrong with the Mac & Cheese or Diner Burger either. On this particular visit, I tried the Scallop & Crispy Pork Belly. Despite the pork being a bit over-done, the scallops and the flavour profile of the dish were on point. It was also my first time having spaetzle and I was pleasantly surprised by how fluffy, yet crispy it was. Is it pasta, is it savoury rice krispies, and how do they get so much flavour into those cute little puffs?! By the end of the meal, I couldn't complain about the pork being dry because I just wanted more of everything. Major YUM points! P.S. I'll be back soon to try the Chorizo Tacos ;) read more

540 Kitchen & Bar - Scallop & Crispy Pork Belly - Gastropubs Near Me - Fredericton, New Brunswick

Attentive and very friendly service, classy yet casual ambiance, but 3/5 because of the less-than-stellar food. Creative dishes and fusion spins on their meats and seafood, such as the kimchi baos and escargots with cheese, but perhaps my expectations were too high for this gastropub. My squash (vegetarian) risotto was very mediocre, bland and watery. The beef steak was also disappointing - dry and the fries on the side would have been better if replaced with something more wholesome. On the other hand, the haddock was tender and just melt-in-your-mouth kind of quality. The Mac and cheese was also okay, but too much salt. Of all the food we had tonight I'd recommend the steamed baos and escargot to start and the haddock as a main. The pork belly also looked interesting. There were quite a few vegetarian options and even gluten free! Overall, not bad, but expected better. read more

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I've had lunch here 3 times over the past few months. each time the menu has changed with always interesting fare. The salads seem to change depending on what is in season and is tasty. This is food that is made by someone who cares. The Mushroom bean burger is reasonably moist. The 540 Burger works well. The beer list is small but well thought out. The cocktails are made by someone who knows what they're doing. read more

Nice atmosphere, decent drink selection and great food. Pork Belly was perfect. Bartender also made a solid Old Fashioned

Went there for dinner. We ordered pork belly and kimchi buns as an apetizer. A great starter. I decided to try their version of a steak that came sliced, and fries. Unfortunately, since they waited to make both our meals at the same time the steak came a bit cold. Told the waitress about it, she took it back and after a few minutes brought pretty much the same plate I gave her. At this point I was way too hungry to bother any further and just ate it. Even if it wasn't hot it was soft, tender, and tasted pretty good. The fries and veggies were amazing. The other meal we got was duck pasta. The pulled duck was just unbelievable. Service wasn't anything spectacular. I've been to other places where they could have handled the cold stake situation better. That alone should be enough to take 2 stars off, but can't say anything bad about the food so 4 stars it is! read more

I brought my family and some out of town guests here after my sister's wedding! It was 16 people and they did a fantastic job accommodating a big group (which include several noisy children). I can't thank them enough for the amazing food and the incredible service. read more

First off...best kale salad ever! Not kidding, so tasty. Had a plate of fiddleheads and asparagus as well, and it was yummy, but pales in comparison to the flavours of the kale salad which had quinoa, almonds and cranberries. read more

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We had the Caesar salad and Jerk Chicken both were excellent. I love the presentation of the salad. The outdoor seating was really nice. A bonus, there was a country music festival going on that we could hear from out table. Check out the chandelier near the bar, a very clever idea! read more

540 Kitchen & Bar - Chandelier near the bar. - Gastropubs Near Me - Fredericton, New Brunswick

I eat here often, Isaacs Way has a wonderful vegan/vegetarian selection and fabulous wine pairings! The ideal go to location! Cheers!

I would rather fish and chips from Deluxe 10/10 times! Extremely disappointed/over priced.

Usually enjoy having lunch at 540 Kitchen but not today! I ordered the Butter chicken & basmati rice - not sure it was chicken, sauce was almost inedible & rice was mush. The waitress didn't enquire why I had barely touched it. My friend had the 'very small portion' of soup with the 3 slices of bread and was still hungry when we left. Found the ladies bathroom to not be very clean and not sure when they last washed the restaurant floors. read more

The food was delicious, the atmosphere quite cozy and the service was great. I am looking forward to my next visit to try something else on the menu. read more

Having eaten here many many times over the past couple years I must say today was a cut above. A regular haunt that is a go to, once in a while if you're lucky becomes tremendous! Absolutely the best steak in the City! An intimate restaurant with personal caring service, rock solid as they mature. read more

The first time I visited I was not that impressed -- the Veggie Burrito was NOT the best option. Last night I was able to try this place again and I discovered a more worthy dish -- something with MEAT!! Yep, I had the Rendang -- a curry beef over rice. Very tasty and succulent. My only complaint (missing one star) are portions. For $20 bucks I'd like to be just a little more sated. Warning -- the burger is about the size of two stacked sliders and fits in a metal mold barely three inches (3") across. read more

One of the best if not the best meal I've had In a while I'm from Montreal and we know our restaurants well and our food as well! This place just hit the spot with its quality and service my wife had the halibut and I had the tenderloine we were both extremely impressed !!!!!!! read more

540 Kitchen & Bar - Tenderloine 6oz and halibut !!! Wow - Gastropubs Near Me - Fredericton, New Brunswick

If you are stopping by Fredericton, this is a great restaurant! I specifically had the Haddock which is a fish dish and it was very well made. If I have another chance to stop by I would! read more

Maybe just went there on an off night, but, if you're going to survive in a hip, trendy location, as a restaurant, you really can't afford to have a bad day. I thought the food was just ok and unfortunately the service was sub par (at best). read more

Surprised I'm the first review here. It was a while ago that I came here, so the memory has faded a bit - I don't think the lamb dish I had is on the menu anymore. Still, it was excellent and the NB microbrew selection on tap is great. My partner had a salmon dish that she thoroughly enjoyed. I've tried the kale salad and the chorizo tacos - both are really good. The menu changes here, so lots of reasons to go back again. Fredericton's downtown resto scene is pretty savage - many places come and go, so I hope 540 can make a go of it. Locals - if you like great food and beer, support this place! read more

Went here for the first time recently. First thing I noticed was the food was relatively overpriced for the kind of fare they were offering, but whatever - I'll pay more for good food, and they have a small menu. My first tip off was the food arriving in a plastic basket with a grease liner. Pretty low class for the cost of my meal. I ordered the waffles and chicken, something I'd never had before. It was good, though portions were small for the cost. Though, it was quite heavy (the nature of the meal) and I wouldn't want to eat much more. Service was good for the most part, but what really set me off was my food being charged two dollars more than what was listed both on the physical and online menu. When I brought it up with the waitress she got snippy with me, and mumbled something about the owner changing the price. She did eventually fix it for me, but with no apology. The whole thing felt a bit shady. I'm going elsewhere for pub fare in the future. read more

This is a seriously good place. Excellent food, friendly service, and decently priced wine. Loved the fish tacos. Highly recommended.

Great place with very friendly servers. The Diner Burger was on point- nice soft bun, perfectly cooked burger. It's a nice tidy size, not leaving you feel overwhelmed at the end of the meal. read more

The special this evening was the Fish and Chips, it was awful! Definitely not worth the price.

Cozy atmosphere. I ordered the Haddock and finished with the Chocolate dessert. Both were delicious!

Intimate dining with a great menu! We had the mussels which had more flavor than any other mussel dish I've had-it's a must! The macaroni and cheese (with pork) was delicious and appeared to be a popular dish; worth every calorie as were the sticky buns. The wine and beer lists had a little bit for all preferences! My coworker and I sat at the bar and found service to be very attentive and familiar. This is a great dining option if you're in Fredericton, highly recommend. read more

The staff especially Molly was great and the food was very well prepared. Steak & salmon were our choices along with the ribs to start. A bit noisy but worth it. read more

The menu is always very well thought out, the drink selection is like nothing else in Fredericton, the service is very friendly. I've been many times and have always been more than satisfied. read more

Loved this place!!! Excellent service, wine list, food was delicious and it was lovely sitting outside. Inside seemed really loud.

Good selection of local beer. The menu is consolidated but interesting. Burger is great and so are the healthier options. Service was pretty good on both occasions. read more

Was here for lunch and food was delicious. Many different options that all sounded good. Chose the pan-seared cod from the lunch menu and was very pleased. Service was personable, very friendly staff. I would definitely recommend a visit. read more