The lobster pasta dish was so delicious....home made pasta with a lovely rich (but not too rich) sauce with chunks of lobster meat. This meal came with a very nice salad and a fresh baguette. The food was great but the service, although friendly, was excruciating slow. We were seated outside and when my dessert finally came, I actually just took it home as we were getting too cold to enjoy the evening any more. read more

An Octopus' Garden Cafe - Lobster pasta - Cafes Near Me - Alma, New Brunswick

Tasty lobster pasta in Alma. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. Loved the cook books and rock artwork in the main indoor eating space. Staff are friendly. read more

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Great deck, food excellent and service prompt and friendly. Place was doing a nice crowd for lunch. Had grilled cod sandwich with chips. Beer was cold. Desserts looked great and very tempting but we passed. Try it. read more

We stopped here at Alma for dinner. This place is known for their handmade pasta and sauces, so we decided to try their lobster pasta and fundy scallop pasta. The cream sauce on the scallops were not too heavy and the scallops were cooked perfectly. The sauce for the lobster pasta was made with lobster stock and it was light and refreshing which complimented the lobster. There were many lobster pieces; however the lobster was slightly overcooked. Overall, it was a very good dish, and both dishes were delicious. Definitely would come back here for some really good pasta dish. read more

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The food was delicious and service excellent . We had mussels and raw oysters. The seafood curry was really good.

This food is inspired. The flavors are heavenly. Went here multiple days for dinner and no matter what we ordered, from appetizer to coffee with dessert, was hands-down the best we had ever had. I have celiac and didn't have to think about gluten free options -- everything I wanted was available -- to include the homemade pasta. Get the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie for dessert and ask for a few to go because you'll want to eat more later! Also appreciate the laid-back, cozy vibe -- after a day of hiking in the National Park, it was nice to change into comfortable travel clothes for dinner out but still eat 5-star food. read more

Big signs at the front counter: CLAMS! SCALLOPS! OYSTERS! LOBSTER! But there were no clams or scallops or lobsters on the menu. "Oh, those signs are just for decoration," the waitress said. Really? They did have oysters, and my wife said they were fine, as was her pan seared cod. My duck leg confit was perfectly adequate as well. We had no significant complaints about our meals, but in an area that purports to be the seafood capital of the world, one would think there would be more seafood options. read more

One of the best pasta meals I've ever had. The Puttanesca was outstanding and incredibly flavorful. My wife's Carbonara was also prepared perfectly. Highly recommend dining here when you're in Alma, NB. read more

We went way out off our route to this charmer based on several yelp reviews and wow were we glad we did. Server Abby was a delight and gave us top notch service with a smile. My wife and I shared a bowl of the seafood curry which had an abundance of seafood. I ordered a sandwich thinking the curry split between us wouldn't be enough, but nay nay, we couldn't eat it all. Had to take the sandwich to go. Quaint town and wonderful cafè. If take the time to seek this one out you won't be disappointed. Seriously, get the curry, food of the gods! read more

Passing thru Alma on vacation with the wife. For dinner I went to yelp for help with choices and not quite sure what we will find. After choosing Octopus Garden, we had a fantastic dinner, my only regret is I may never get back. The waitress was highly professional and friendly. I thought she was the owner. I ordered the carbonara and it was epic. Pancetta was high quality and the sauce a perfect balance of salty and savory. While I would call the dish hearty, it was not greasy and did not rely on the rendered fat for flavor. My wife had the cod plate and it also was also perfect with a great presentation. I added a side salad, it fresh and crisp with local vegetables. I ordered a couple of the warmed rolls so I could get all the sauce and any left over bits of pancetta. Unfortunately, I failed as I was so full, I could not eat it all and it broke my heart. BTW, I was so taken by my meal that this is the first review I ever wrote. Great job and a great memory!!! read more

What a wonderful, warm place. We ate three of our four meals here while in town. Breakfasts were wonderful and the dinner excellent. And all was fresh made. The croissants were just perfect, and not at all like what are commonly called croissants. Eggs benedict on fresh toasted muffin. Our dinner was prepared with fresh pasta. Wasn't sure that would make a difference but it sure did. A new pasta experience for me. Service was quite friendly and prompt. What's not to like? read more

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The food was great, with a laid back atmosphere. The menu isn't huge but has enough variety. They are best known for handmade pasta. Of note - there is a children's menu but from the time we were seated to food arriving was just nearly two hours so it is probably best enjoyed without young children in tow. read more

We were told when we arrived that the kitchen was behind and it would take 45-60 minutes for the food. We asked whether the appetizers would take as long and were told that it would be out sooner. It took 35 minutes before they told us they were out of the lamb dish I ordered. It took an hour for us to get the appetizers that were supposed to be out earlier, which comprised of six half shells of raw oyster, and a cheese and bread plate (which would not need much prep time, honestly.) I changed my dish from lamb to the carbonara pasta. It was so incredibly salty it was inedible. I could not finish the dish despite being really hungry by this point. I informed the waitress who did not apologize or offer any other compensation. The scallops in the pasta dish were excellent, which was the only bright part of the entire meal, which cost us almost $300 Canadian. Very disappointed read more

This is a hidden gem! The food is so fresh, they literally pick it from the deck in front of you and take it inside the kitchen! The homemade pasta is divine and the service is wonderful. Highly recommend this very special restaurant! read more

What an excellent place! The food was fine-dining quality (in an area where most restaurants seem to mostly deep fry everything). It's a cute comfortable cafe and the service was excellent. We enjoyed sautéed fresh fish, the small bowl of lobster bisque (which was big chunks of lobster with a brief cover of sauce), and the mussels. Everyone around us expresses delight with everything they ordered. read more

My wife and I had dinner at this restaurant on Sunday night. In Alma, there are very few places that serve menu items that are not primarily seafood oriented. The reviews posted were recent and seemed very favorable. While the service was just okay, the menu options were very limited and not representative of the images portrayed on yelp. We choose pasta dishes based upon the menu statement that the pasta is made fresh daily. Today the "fresh" pasta was fettuccine. We will not make the mistake of ordering that again. The ambience emphasized style over comfort and the acoustics were just awful as my wife and I could barely hear one another. The menu items we ordered were really overpriced and just not anything to write home about. What really made me feel ripped off though was when examining the bill, I found that they changed us $2.50 for extra grated cheese for our meal. Don't waste your time and money on this restaurant. read more

As a traveler, you only get one chance to experience some places. This was an unhappy experience. The kitchen performed as if they had been slammed and/or were down some regular staff. The wait staff also appeared out of sorts and were unfortunately inattentive to tables in terms of bringing menus, taking orders, looking after water glasses, etc. It was odd. One of those experiences where 85 percent of the time is spent waiting for something or someone and 15 percent is spent eating. The food was pleasant when it came, though a couple who came after us and complained got their food before us and were out of there before we finished eating. read more

We had lunch and breakfast here - both outstanding. You need to try a home baked muffin - the baker is a star! Scallops are done perfectly, really fresh greens, lovely service and magical ambience. We highly recommend. read more

We sat outside on the deck as we had our dog with us. She warned us when we walked in that the kitchen was backed up and we didn't mind we had nothing else going on this evening and greatly appreciated the honesty. The pasta is delicious and the cake is good. Excellent service. We'll be back to try breakfast. read more

This place has the freshest most delicious food!!! Absolutely fantastic. The tables could be updated but the owners are amazing.

Food was super fresh and tasty. That staff went out of their way to "make" my husband a lemonade. While we didn't sit outside because it was a bit too chilly after our walk outside, the view from the deck looked very nice. The playlist in the background set a nice mood and the local herbal teas on hand were a great selection. Highly recommended as a stop while exploring the area. read more

Great find! We went for coffee one afternoon and discovered the baked goods. The ginger molasses cookies are some of the best. We returned the next morning for breakfast. The egg sandwich was delicious, bacon cooked perfectly. And they had fresh baked blueberry muffins. They were chock full of blueberries, not too sweet and not cakey. These are the best we've had since Diane's in Roslindale, MA closed. For some reason the bakery down the street in Alma gets a lot of play, I'd skip it and go to OGC. Ambiance is simple and friendly. Our server was super nice, even when she was the only one handling multiple tables, making coffee and running the register. If we are back near Fundy we will make this place a destination. read more

Wonderful waitress at a quiet cafe alongside the Chignecto Bay. I ordered Pinot Grigio with cheese & baguette as an appetizer and the lamb shank entree. Tender meat, perfectly-seasoned vegetables and creamy potatoes made a perfect meal read more

An Octopus' Garden Cafe - Lamb Shank - Cafes Near Me - Alma, New Brunswick

The seafood and home made pasta is out of this world!! Super fresh ingredients and tasty food! What a gem! read more

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Food was amazing, family came here on vacation and we all had different items from carbonara, chicken ptarmigan, smoked salmon and pesto. We added scallops to our dishes and was the best thing you could do! Everything tasted great and the service was kind and helpful. We will be back should we come be back in the area! read more

My family and I spent a week in the area and this is the best restaurant by far. I grew up in Manhattan and can be judgmental about food. This place did not disappoint. Their fresh pasta dishes are amazing. They have arguably the best lobster roll/sandwich we had with the exception of one place in Maine. The lobster here fortunately is light on the mayo! I even tried the ramen noodles which I was hesitant to at first being Asian and like I mentioned being from New York City. How they created such a great ramen dish here in a small town like Alma is beyond me. Their desserts which are made on the premises (by Cheryl, I believe) are awesome. After trying other places in Alma, we ended up eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. Lastly the service is great and they have a back deck overlooking a babbling brook. read more

Probably the best restaurant in Alma. My Arrabiatta on fresh linguine was robust, fresh, and tasty. Everyone enjoyed their dishes, and the waitress was great with our kids. They feature local beer and wine. If you are staying in Alma, this is one you want to visit. read more

We enjoyed breakfast there for two days and dinner for two days also. The food was amazing! Everything is homemade. Homemade pasta, muffins, cake. The service was spot on. They even remembered the type of tea we like and how we like it. A hidden gem! read more

This is a cute cafe that is owned by a young woman from another country if I remember correctly. Pasta was very good. The bread of the veggie sandwich was crusty as I like it. Our server was knowledgeable and accommodating to our request for a table outside so we could enjoy the summer evening. It was a nice ending to a road trip to New Brunswick. read more

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Order an Americano. That may have been the best coffee I ever had - balanced, full-flavored, not smoky at all, wow. Should've ordered a bigger size. Gluten free options as well. Tantalizing cinnamon roles. Can't... break... free... must... order... Great staff. The Italian sandwich was good, not great. read more

I heard about this place from reddit and I was SO disappointed. The menu is mostly pasta, and very overpriced. I had a lobster wrap, and it was straight up spoiled. The smell was fishy (in a bad, not fresh way) when I opened the wrap, but I was SO hungry that I ate a few bites. It was disgusting and I had to throw it away. I felt super sick from it. My husband had a salami sandwich. The bread was hard/stale and ice cold. There were barely any fillings in it. How do you even mess up a salami sandwich? To top it all, this stuff was expensive, like 30$ in total or something like that. read more

We stopped by this cute little restaurant on our way through and they literally made our experience absolutely splendid. We just wanted a small snack so our plan was to split a dish and they were beyond accommodating. We ordered the big breakfast(14$) which had ham, bacon, eggs, fruit, toast, potatoes and a pancake. It was enough to split for two people - they even put it on two separate plates which was such a cute touch. The food was delicious, my favourite part would have to be the potatoes. They told us that everything is locally grown, which is exciting and rare. It made everything taste a little better. My partner got a coffee from here and spent the entire morning raving about how good it was. The decor is beautiful, super clean, easily accessible. They have a patio. Would highly recommend! The service was phenomenal and the food was great, there was also a group of 7 children and a few adults so it is a great spot for groups and kids. A very open area. LOVED it! read more

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We ate here for dinner, breakfast, and a take out for one dinner. When we ate here first for dinner, the very nice waitress informed us that we could sit immediately but that it would take about 1/2 hour for the food to be ready. We were not in a rush and appreciated the heads up. I had amazing homemade paste with Alfredo sauce. I was so surprised it was good because I am a food snob and make my pasta. My husband had one of the best seafood dishes ever (bouillabaisse seafood based). They do not have a great wine list but serve some local wines. They also offer beer. We had a great breakfast as well; their coffee is great and eggs benefit hit the spot. We did not enjoy our take out. One night we wanted to eat at our cottage. They had take out lobster sushi rolls and vegetarian rolls. both were marked that they were made three days prior. They were dry. On another positive note, they have a refridge and sell local produce. We bought great local strawberries and snap peas. read more

This Alma spot is a gem. The accent is on homemade food with locally produced, fresh ingredients. It's part cafe, part blown glass studio. We've tried a wide variety of offerings on their menu, which changes with the seasons, and have never had a bad experience. They have gluten-free selections too. We never feel rushed out the door, and the owners encourage patrons to stick around and relax. During warmer weather, you can dine in or on the back patio which overlooks a small brook. There is plenty of indoor seating too. The washrooms are always clean. Some evenings, they have live music. It can be very busy on those evenings. There is a viewing gallery upstairs of blown glass and other pieces. It's very kid friendly. They have a changing table in the women's room stocked with diapers and other essentials. This is one spot we hope is around for the long haul. read more

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Best Breakfast we had all week in Alma. Skillet and eggs & bacon were great! Very good quality vs price read more

An Octopus' Garden Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Alma, New Brunswick

The best meal we have had on our trip so far!! We had our dog with us and they let us dine on their patio which was really nice. Our server was very friendly and answered any questions we had with the menu. I'm not sure if this place is open year round but definitely a local gem! Their dinner menu isn't extensive but what they do they do well. They have homemade pasta with different sauces and you can add seafood or take out meat to make it vegetarian. We ordered the class tomato sauce on pasta and added lobster. They had quite a few pieces of lobster which was nice. Everything tastes very fresh and delicious. We also tried the puttanesca pasta which was just as good. It is a little spicy but the sauce is amazing!!! Pastas come with a side salad and some bread. The bread tasted like it was baked the same day and was great to dip in the pasta sauce. It can be a bit on the pricey side. Pasta dishes are $18 and an extra $14 to add lobster but it's a nice treat. The location is really close to the fundy national park so it's really convenient when visiting the area. This is a definite must!! read more

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The waitress was lovely and did great for being the only one there. As others mentioned, wait times were long. Food was ok. We wouldn't go back. read more

The tomato and herb soup was outstanding, added a grilled cheese and it was like fine dining. Finished off with a gluten free peanut butter chocolate chip cookie...I am in love! Excellent coffee and awesome staff. read more

Delicious dinner in Alma! Highly recommended. Nice service, wonderfully cooked local, seasonal fare. The lamb shank, and smoked salmon Alfredo are highly recommended. We would definitely come back!! read more

We enjoyed dinner this evening on the patio serenaded by the adjacent babbling brook. The brook, staff and wine choices were all wonderful but paled in comparison to the meal. The pasta dishes were outstanding! Our choices included pairings with scallops and chicken and both choices left us with remarks like "best meal that I've ever had"! This restaurant is amazing, we had already planned to return to the area but our reason for doing so will be shared between the natural beauty and gastronomic delights that awaits. Go, enjoy, and be delighted!!! read more