Food poisoning! Barbecue ribs were just mediocre…read more Fried fish was what got a sick Free parking lot service was nice. Definitely would not come back.

When I was in town for a blood donation, I decided to visit Belly Up BBQ as a way to both replenish…read moremy iron levels and try a new-to-me restaurant. There was a small surge of BBQ places in Halifax in the 2010s, and while that eventually died down, it's good to see the trend spread elsewhere to add new kinds of cuisine to other areas of the province. The interior is spacious, with a bar at one end, a section with several booths, and even more tables beyond that. The décor isn't over-the-top with southern US kitsch like many barbecue joints and could easily pass for a regular bar and grill. Normally when I try a BBQ place for a first time, I go all-in on a sampler platter to try as many of the smoked meats as possible. Alas, Belly Up is the only BBQ place that I've been to that doesn't have this option. As a result, I went with the beef brisket platter since that's more unique to Belly Up, and things like ribs and pulled pork can be found at many restaurants these days. It wasn't too too busy when I arrived and most people were already eating, so my food arrived in quick order. The brisket came as two long, thick slices, and the broad layer of fat on top told me I was getting the fatty end of the brisket. There was a bit of a smoke ring around the edges, although I didn't find that it had a prominently smoky flavour. It was spot-on for tenderness though - the meat broke apart easily, but didn't crumble from being overcooked, and each bite was tender and juicy. You get a choice of a few different sauces with your meat (which is served entirely on the side) and the chipotle sauce was savoury and not *too* sweet, but again, I'd prefer a heavier level of smokiness from the namesake pepper. You get two different sides with each entrée, so again I went with some of the more unique options - the corn fritters and the apple coleslaw. The corn fritters were very well executed - crisp on the outside, fluffy and moist on the inside, and with a hint of sweetness. The ginger and jalapeno honey sauce that came with them was also a surprise hit, with a good balance of sweetness and subtle layer of heat. I generally prefer a vinegar-based dressing for my coleslaw to cut through the rich dishes that it's often paired with, but I still enjoyed Belly Up's apple slaw. The additional crunch and sweetness of the julienned apples brought some complexity to what is often the most forgettable part of a meal, and honestly it's just nice to see a slaw that's done in-house instead of coming out of a five-gallon bucket from Sysco. Service was friendly and attentive throughout my meal. There's definitely some tweaks that Belly Up could do to polish their BBQ game, but it's a still a solid option for something different in the food scene in Truro.

Small restaurant with minimal seating (it was raining when we came here and we thankfully snagged a…read moretable before a rush of people came in). The food was delicious - our first lobster roll during this vacation and I think it will be hard to beat!! The lobster pieces were much, lettuce was not too much, and the roll was like a garlic butter roll. Absolutely amazing and I already want another one before we leave!

FOOD: Great for seafood I got a lobster roll with fries for…read more17$. The lobster roll was great for a takeout restaurant. The fries were great not overcooked like a lot of people do it now and salted it for us which was a surprise because a lot of restaurants do it for you now. The problem with it is the packaging for some reason they gave me my fries on a paper plate just inside a bag SERVICE: The service was great it seemed like a family restaurant the person at the cash had a smile and welcomed us in. She also told us about the specials and everyone seemed happy to be working there. AMBIANCE: The ambiance was okay, There were some tables the menu made me feel like I was at a fast food chain not too big but you can't expect to much for a takeout restaurant one thing about the ambiance was that everything was clean. OVERALL: I'm giving a 4 because the food and the service was great

Have been looking for a Thai place that is authentic and found this place…read more Quite enjoyed the dish I had and will be back next time I'm in this area. Highly recommend.

Food was delicious, friendly service and pretty atmosphere. We had the mango salad and veggie egg…read morerolls.

This is a overpriced chain restaurant with mediocre food. There is an odd thing on the menu that…read moreyou may like but their burgers are processed and are actually formed because you can look at the shape of them, which is pretty pretty bad when it comes to you can't actually have a burger on, a menu with like a whole burger section I was actually pretty yeah pretty surprised it's definitely a place known for its atmosphere and its alcoholic cocktails but I will say I do enjoy the atmosphere because it is quite dark and has booths and it's private and great staff. I typically just played. It's even got fish and chips. They got lotta flak because they started serving cod instead of haddock which I'm perfectly OK with cod. Great actually, but not so much with many other people.

Always loved it in the jungle. Huge menu with lots to mix and match through. Just off the highway…read moreand always good service.

Great food Great timing…read more Great service , very friendly. Little loud but didn't feel unwelcome.

Somehow, I've forgotten about The Thistle since I've been back in town and it was time to rectify…read morethat with a revisit to this rebranded mainstay of New Glasgow's food and bar scene. I'm not sure when The Thistle rebranded as a "gastropub", but not too much seems to have changed with their menu or interior. Their food offerings certainly aren't the chef-driven, creative stylings of a true gastropub. That all said, I still appreciate that these guys are open seven days a week, and are actually open beyond 7-8:00pm, unlike many other places in town. I ordered the Farmhouse burger, a now-longtime fixture of The Thistle's menu, which harkens back to the Man vs Food days of food eating challenges and mash-ups of over-the-top (and belt) menus. Comprised of a 6oz patty, two chicken fingers, bacon and cheese, it's all your day's recommended calories in one meal - so efficient! My wife went with one of her go-to choices, the pulled pork sandwich. It wasn't too too busy for a weekend evening, with a wet spring day keeping some people home, so we got our food in good time. Gastropub moniker or no, pub burgers can be a bit hit or miss, depending on how much the cooks actually give a damn about their job, but my Farmhouse turned out quite well. The patty had a nice char and wasn't dry and overcooked, while the chicken fingers and bacon added some savoury crunch. I'd generally not a fan of BBQ sauces on burgers, as the cloying sweetness really isn't necessary, but the chipotle BBQ sauce had a good flavour. The cheese was good and melty, and the bun toasted - checking some more boxes in Burger 101. The fries were *incredibly* plentiful. Like Five Guys amounts of fries! They could cut back a good 20% and no one in their right mind should complain. They were on the oily side, however. I'm not sure if this is from the fryer not being up to temp after doing some orders, or just not having a proper double fry, but this was a missed opportunity for my mound of hand-cut spuds. My wife's pulled pork sandwich was a solid execution of what's now a very common sight on bar menus. Coleslaw and lettuce brought a little texture, while a large Caesar salad was shared between us (I shared fries too, I promise!). The Thistle may be trying to pull the wool over people's eyes with this rebranding, but this dependable bar is a town fixture for a reason. This meal was more hit than miss, and for that, I'll give them a star upgrade nearly 10 years (!!!) after I first reviewed them here.

The pizza crust is not that good and the pepperoni is not even cooked, how can you be so close to…read morePictou County and screw up pizza? I've had better pizza in school. by, Carter age 7

I am going to give this a 5 star based on its Donairs and shawarma I am a Donair snob, grew up…read morenear where they were invented and had many. Derado's is my Donair place on the North Shore. Wonderful. Sometimes a little over peppery but that's ok. The swarms (+pickles who knew?) are really good. Tried the pizza once but not for me, but obviously popular around here. So donairs + swarms absolutely an oasis.

Amazing food, and great service. Like I am talking above…read moreand beyond service!! Our order was wrong a few days ago, and we called about it. They immediately wanted to correct it, and even said they would deliver the correct order to our door. Free of charge! We politely declined. And just said we would pick it up another day. So, two days later, we go to get just the part of the order that they messed up on, and got the whole order replaced, extra freis, and a free dessert! 10/10 recommend this place for fast food.

Would be a huge ZERO if that were possible.. Ordered a Famous Chicken sandwich (which I totally…read moreLOVED up until this point) bit in and got a huge mouthful of bones. Called and told them about it and the girl was very apologetic on the phone then said "the new guy must have put a piece of regular chicken on it instead of the filet by mistake". That's a pretty serious "mistake" to be making in my opinion. If it had have been an elderly person or a child they definitely would have choked. I will drive to the city and visit Mary Brown's until Popeye's opens. This experience tells me that your employees need to be trained a lot better. You've lost my business forever.

This place is horrible. They have 20 million different wings options that is harder to figure out…read morethan an actual aircraft. The staff are nice but the manager/cook is sort of a jerk. I went there literally twice. First time I couldn't figure out the wings and wound up with a bunch of wings that either blew my face off or tasted nothing like chicken. The second time I ordered a clubhouse. When it came out it was a chicken burger so I sent it back. The manager came out and loudly confronted me, told me it was "his take on a clubhouse" and it was my mistake for ordering it. We got up and walked out, haven't been back since.

Food is pretty good, maybe a little pricey. The service has been great all three times we've been…read more Would be great if they'd have some live music or something- it's really missing from the area and no one else seems to want to provide it.

This will be our last visit and last review for this place. Have been coming here for a few years…read moreand it's going down, down, downhill year over year. The service is usually a major miss here but we opted for the patio on a beautiful sunny day. The server didn't even offer to bring water when she took our order but the drinks arrived fairly quickly, as did the food. The fish and chips is actually an embarrassment to the entire Atlantic region. Soggy, crusty and nearly black from the deep fryer. You will get a tiny piece that looks like it had heart disease before it ended up on your plate. I've never eaten fish where I have a leftover cup of tartar sauce, but this was it. The fries looked old and like someone grabbed them off a plate of leftovers. While this is definitely the best patio in the Valley, it is not worth eating here. Settle for drinks and expect poor service. If you want proper pub food, head over to the Library Pub up the road.

We were in the area and I had read that this was one of the more popular eateries in town. One of…read morethe tips said to get there early, as there is usually a line that forms at the door before they open. They weren't kidding! As soon as we stepped inside, I loved the interior. Basically it's a brew pub located inside of an old church. Very cool! The restaurant itself is quite spacious, as they have two sections to sit inside. They also have an adjacent beer market and outdoor patio seating. For food, they have a menu that is typical of pub fare. I ordered the fish & chips (1 piece of haddock) for $16, as the hostess said it was one of the more popular dishes. I've had my fair share of fish & chips while in Canada, and I'd have to say that this ranks as one of the better ones. The haddock tasted very fresh and it's a nice, thick piece. The batter was on the lighter side, which I appreciated. The tartar sauce was yummy and the fries were legit, but the slaw was more of an Asian slaw as opposed to a coleslaw, and I didn't care for that. Hubby ordered the Porter Bacon & Cheddar Burger and enjoyed it. We both split a cup of their Matriarch's Chowder for $9, and it came with a house made mini pretzel. Both were delish! They have a nice variety of beers, and I chose the 15 oz "Married to the Sea" for $6.96, which is a delicious German Porter. It had strong notes of coffee, which I liked. Hubby got an IPA and said it was strong and bitter, just the way he likes it. Service was fast and friendly. Although it was crowded, they were able to get a lot of people in and out of the restaurant in a timely manner. I'd highly recommend this fun brew pub if you happen to be in Annapolis!

I really wanted to try a donair while in Nova Scotia and I missed my chance when I was in Halifax…read moreso on my last night in the province I had to get my donair. I read the reviews and decide to try Acropole's offering. I ordered it by phone along with a small Greek salad. I went to pick it up and decided to try a slice of their brown sauce pizza . OMG it was amazing. I was full, but I still had to try my donair. It was love at first bite. I had no idea how different it would be from a gyro but the sweet sauce was heaven. I couldn't stop eating it because it was so good. I had enough for breakfast in the morning. I can't say enough about it. The Greek salad was huge and would easily feed two people. It was fresh and delicious. I don't know if I will ever make it back to Truro Nova Scotia but if I do I know what will be for dinner!

I really do like the pizza at this place I have heard lots about it I understand that this isn't…read morethe flagship store but I think it's really good! Good amount of toppings and the price is fair! One of the better pizza places in truro. Oh ya it's also open till 4 AM