You can't go to Digby and not get a feed of scallops, and what better place than an actual seafood…read moremarket? When my wife and I showed up on a Saturday afternoon, I was in luck because the scallops and fish combo was one of the daily specials, clocking in at just $21! My other half, not being a big seafood person, opted for a cheeseburger. Having arrived well after the main lunch crowd, we had our food in quick order and ate indoors, taking a break in their AC. My plate of brown, deep-fried goodness wasn't exactly a poster child for the Canada Food Guide, but it sure was good! The scallops had a light dusting of breading before hitting the fryer, and they were a perfect doneness - not too soft, and not at all rubbery. Being minimally adorned as they were, the sweetness of the scallops took its rightful spot at centre stage. The fish portion of the plate was comprised of three small filets of haddock, with a light breading on the exterior. I do prefer a crisp, airy beer batter, but the quality of the fish stole the show, as it flaked easily in solid chunks, but wasn't mushy or shredding to tiny bits. It was one of those times where the fish was so good that I only used the tartar sauce for my fries. Said fries were the standard, from-frozen fries that I think of as "diner fries", but they were good and crisp on the outside, with fluffy interiors, so they were about as good as they can be. On the upside, the fries acted as a delivery mechanism for one of the best tartar sauces I've ever had! Heavy on the minced pickle chunks, the tartar sauce had a sweetness to it that reminded me of mustard pickles (in the best possible way). When a place does a simple thing like this so well, it really make all the others that just do packets of Kraft look even worse. Although far from being the star of the show, my wife's cheeseburger was a solid, diner-style burger. Carla's was just what I was looking for while in Digby - down home style seafood that's well-executed without pretension.

How could we pass through Digby without trying some scallops? After all it's known as the "scallop…read morecapital of the world", and this is apparent from the many fishing boats in the picturesque harbour. Wanting a quick lunch rather than a fancy meal this place looked ideal. It was. I thought it was only takeout but they do have a dining room, where we sat. Order at the counter and they bring it when ready, but it's not full service. We both got a fried scallop plate, served with fries, coleslaw, and homemade tartar sauce. The scallops were very large, absolutely fresh, and with a light batter. Generous portion size. The fries were decent and the tartar sauce was interesting, heavy on the pickles. Coleslaw light and tangy rather than creamy, but as usual in seafood platters, not enough. There's also fish&chips, shrimp, and a few things like burgers for non-seafood-lovers. And poutine! There's also a seafood market next door. Lots of options. Since we were traveling fresh fish wasn't needed but I did buy some dried salt cod; I can't seem to resist when I see it. Now I need to figure out what to do with it.

Their seafood is the BEST! The scallops are divine. They cannot be any fresher! The staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. I highly recommend them.

Phenomenal. All the…read morestuff is top notch. In particular the Digby scallops. Best in the world. Everyone says their stuff is the best in the world but in this case it really is true. 20-30 foot tidal shifts in the Bay of Fundy every day leads to a rugged environment for shellfish to survive in. With that tidal shift comes hearty, delicious seafood, including the scallops. They taste different. Sweeter. Best in the World? Yes, yes they are. This is the legit place to get the freshest, highest quality seafood - and at the most reasonable price too.

Beautiful views of the harbour. Food and service were good. Would rank in the top tier of local…read morerestaurants.

This was such a disappointment in so many ways. First, our server was rude and abrupt throughout…read morethe meal. Second, the food was overpriced, chintzy servings, and not very tasty. And third, the restaurant had great views of the harbor but they ruined it by stringing white Christmas lights across the top of all the windows. The net result is the lights obscured the harbor views. Save your money and head to the Sydney Street pub.

Forget eating on the main Digby strip and walk a couple minutes down to the wharf for this super…read morefresh, straight off the boat source for seafood. They own and operate their own fleet! More of the linoleum and cheap chair interior type but that's the idea. Eating in I went for the famous Digby scallops wrapped in bacon with sweet potato fries. Of course, they were perfect. I also ordered a cooked lobster to go and picked out a 3.5 pound monster. The claw alone had enough meat to satisfy lesser men.

This is a great place for seafood. They sell fresh as well as frozen seafood. A local in Yarmouth…read moreNS recommended them to me. Prices are low, quality is great. I have tried both types of clams, both are juicy and chewy. Tried both fish n chips n breaded sole, both are great. Normal fish n chips has light batter is does not taste flour-ish. Very nice n light. Their calamari is the nicest I have ever had so far. Its a pity I can't buy seafood when I left Digby. I did pack breaded scallops for my ferry back to Saint John though. This is a MUST TRY seafood when you are in Digby. Great service, Great taste, LOW price. (They do close early, 7pm / 8pm dep on season)

Ate here once and it was great, got clams and fries and the serving size was huge and tasted great,…read morewould definitely eat here again.

Great place to stop for a quick bite. I noticed it's been busy since opening for the season. So I…read morefinally stopped by for some clams and fries. Ordered the smaller size; it was plenty of food. Clams were fresh and a good serving size. (not just a plate of fries with a couple of clams!) Came with home fries, which are my preference. Sorry I didn't take a picture of the plate of food! I intended to, but when I unwrapped it, it looked so good I just dug in! I got the impression that they usually have regular fries as an option. He did tell me, when I ordered, that they only had home fries. I included a picture of the menu board with current pricing. Important since I believe it's cash only. Friendly service. Very quick. I don't eat deep fried food very often. So, when I do, I don't want a greasy mess and I want the food to be worth eating. And it's been awhile since I had a feed of clams that was that good, so I'll be going back.

Crow's Nest is a popular eatery on the waterfront, next to the Fundy restaurant and hotel complex…read more Not sure if they take reservations but we walked in and pretty much got the last table in the place. The food was pretty good, on par with others in the area that we experienced. We tried to stick with locally sourced dishes--good thing we like seafood!

This is NOT an overpriced tourist trap with mediocre food that you might expect. The seafood…read morechowder was by far the best I've ever had with a delicious, buttery broth and VERY generous servings of lobster, haddock and scallops. The picture doesn't begin to show it. I'd already dug in. The whole belly clams were reasonably priced , mounded and not at all greasy. The batter was not overly thick but could have been even a little thinner to bring out the clams even more. The famous Digby scallops were good but overwhelmed by the garlic. Great view on the back porch; friendly attentive staff. We will probably go back again just for the seafood chowder. The large cupful makes a filling and very satisfying lunch!

The fish and chip special is great. The chips have their…read moreown batter on it and I got the thin batter fish (although I have heard them ask people if they wish the thicker batter) The staff are great and make you feel as if you are family.

Did you know that the current owner is the grandson of the original owner Ed? Their family…read morerestaurant is one of the longest Black-owned businesses there. Excellent and friendly service and the clams were so yummy!

We had just gotten off a whale watch, and it was close to many restaurants' closing times…read more Everywhere we tried to go was too close to closing to let us in or they were closed. This was our only option before a 2 1/2 hour drive to Halifax. The service was good. Our server was very nice. But the food was... mediocre. The salad dressing came in little Kraft packets. The meals came with two veggie sides and mashed potatoes. The veggies -- carrots and parsnips -- tasted either canned or boiled or both. The mashed potatoes were clearly instant. I can't remember the last time I went to a restaurant and had food that was lower quality than I make in my own kitchen. The scallops were decent which was the only consolation as we had been looking forward to scallops from Digby since before our trip. The restaurant could also use a refresh. The inside looks like it's 1986. The air conditioning was also messed up and the inside of the restaurant was so cold I had to go get a long sleeved shirt from the car. And I am never cold. I rarely leave bad reviews, but I had to tell my honest opinion. I didn't even take pictures of our food which goes to show how disappointed I was.

Restaurants like this may have a place, but putting food in my belly isn't one of them…read more We were greeted immediately as we walked in the door, and the atmosphere appeared cozy enough at first glance. That quickly changed when we were seated at a table next to 2 fairly vocal kids and right next to the kitchen door. All this despite the fact that there were many empty and nicer tables in the restaurant. Our waitress was pleasant and grandmotherly. She recited the specials as she poured the water and then left us to ponder our options. I chose the Scallop Special, my husband picked the clams. When she returned we gave her our order and when she asked what I'd like for a side, I responded with my standard question about the fries...homemade or frozen? I do not do frozen fries.... particularly in a restaurant. The waitress said the fries were homemade, but moments later turned to admit that they were now "regular fries" as the restaurant was closing in a few days. "Will that be ok anyway?", she asked. I chose the rice pilaf instead. The plates came quickly and my ever-growing fear was confirmed. Skimpy portions of the good stuff, and it all looked extraordinarily bland. There were about 7 quarter-sized scallops sitting on a leaf of lettuce. I had ordered them pan fried and they were, but for too long. In all fairness to the chef, pan frying such small scallops properly is not an easy task. The rice pilaf appeared to be Minute Rice cooked in a soy sauce broth. The plate was loaded with fresh carrots and turnip, but these were boiled and plain, and completely unappealing. Troy's plate looked similar, but his deep fried clams were significantly tastier (although still rubbery) and his frozen fries actually looked appetizing next to my little ricey lump. If you're a blue hair on a tour bus you might very well like the homey atmosphere, the kitschy decor, and the taste-free food. If you're anyone else, I'd recommend giving the Captains Cabin a miss. This is a pricy tourist trap, plain and simple, and it's sad to see our delicious local seafood and produce being dressed down to this degree.

So... we were in Digby looking for lunch AND hoping to sit outside and we found both at the…read morePortside. We walked in to meet a very friendly server standing behind the bar, who walked us right up to the second floor and out onto the deck to a lovely table (with umbrella for shade) overlooking the water. Food was ok, kind of expensive, even considering the rise in prices everywhere and the exchange rate, for the amount of food we got. I ordered the scallops, and my daughter got the hot roast beef sandwich. On food/food value, I would have scored Portside a 3, but because of the wonderful and attentive staff and the stellar location, I moved it to a 4!

We celebrated my birthday at Italian by Night, and it was an exceptional experience from start to…read morefinish. We shared everything and it was delicious, especially the arancini and polpetti. I ordered the Scoglio again because it was so memorable the first time, and it was just as amazing. The seafood was perfectly cooked, the pasta was fresh, and the flavors were outstanding. The staff made my birthday feel special with complimentary champagne, which was such a thoughtful surprise. The service was friendly, attentive, and never rushed. Italian by Night continues to be one of our favorite restaurants in Saint John. We can't wait to come back!

The food at Italian by Night is outstanding. We were very happy with each and every course that we…read moreordered. Our server was Cole. He was very attentive, we never had to look for him he was always there. A real customer service professional! The rest of the staff was also very helpful above and beyond our expectations. It made for a very satisfying date night for my wife and I. The room was tastefully decorated and the lighting was fittingly subdued for a romantic dinner. Overall the ambiance was excellent. We loved it and it will be on our list of "go to places" in Saint John.