Located on the bucolic grounds of the Grand Pré winery, Le Caveau was the natural choice for mine…read moreand my wife's tenth (!) anniversary while staying at the winery's gorgeous inn. We've been once before, dining on the patio with friends last summer, but our host suggested dining inside to avoid a buggy spring evening. The quaint interior has the feel of an old world, European restaurant thanks to the stucco-slatgered walls, wood paneling and arches windows which looked out to the stone-paved courtyard. I was drawn to the tasting menu, which at four courses gives you a good chunk of the menu to enjoy, but it isn't a three to four hour commitment like larger tasting menus. At $80 and $35 extra for the estate wine pairing, it felt like a good value too! Up first were the lobster croquettes. The crisp exteriors of the croquettes contrasted sharply against the soft, lightly lobster-y goodness within. A marinated lobster and tomato salad brought some refreshing acidity to the dish as well, and the marinated lobster meat had to have been some of the most tender lobster that I've ever had. Next for me was the fazzoletti. This cut of pasta, named for its form which is similar to a handkerchief, was topped with a tomato and mint "tartare", confit garlic and a whipped cod sauce. The house-made pasta had a great, toothsome texture, although the flavours of its accoutrements were a little flat. The mint didn't really figure, and I'm not sure what a tomato tartare is supposed to be other than some diced tomato? Look, I'm all for fine dining, but sometimes the effort that's put in to punch-up the verbiage on the menu can be eye roll inducing. The whipped cod was creamy and rich, but again, the cod was not prominent at all. While I was gorging, my wife did have her own appetizer, the pan roasted asparagus. The verdant spears of asparagus had a little touch of char from the pan, and they paired well with a creamy burrata, and sweet and tangy relish of cherry tomatoes and lemon. The bright flavours and creamy burrata were a great way to highlight some of early pieces of the harvest. For my main, it was a confit lamb leg adobo. The thick slices of lamb were some of the most tender, succulent lamb I've ever had. I'm a big, big fan of Filipino food, but no flavours of vinegar, soy or garlic really made themselves known here. A smooth potato puree doubled down on the richness, while a mix of crisp kale and pea shoots brought some textural contrast and balanced out the palate. My wife had the gnocchi Parisienne for her main course, which had the pillowy bundles of carbs in a luscious sauce of Grand Pre's L'Acadie Blanc, cream and scallion butter, with an almond crumble for a little crispness. For the last of my four courses, chocolate marquise filled the dessert slot. The decadent slice of chocolate was similar to fudge, but not *quite* that dense, although it was certainly just as rich and indulgent. A pool of crème anglaise added to said indulgence, while ginger cookies brought some crunch and the bite of ginger to cut through it all. The dish with the most "wow" factor was definitely my wife's zeppole. These deep-fried balls of dough were wonderfully crisp on the outside, with moist and pleasantly doughy interiors. Dusted with sugar and nutmeg, they put Timbits to absolute shame. Sorry, not sorry, Canada. It didn't stop there though, as they came with almond ice cream, whipped cream, and a sour cherry compote that had that delicious mix of sweet and tart. I was lucky that it was a generous portion, because I was able to do my husbandly duties and finish off the dish. Service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere is such a unique little getaway. I hold them to a high bar due to reputation, expectation and to be honest, pricing, and while perfection may not have been met, it was still a delicious meal and great experience. There's a reason Le Caveau has been around for so long, and will continue to be for years to come.

There is a reason Curated magazine rated this place #9 out of the '50 Best Places to Eat' in Nova…read moreScotia (see photo of write up from 2023 edition)! We came for a birthday celebration which we were very happy about because Le Caveau doesn't traditionally do winter dinners. They are open during January and February for weekends only. I was sad to learn that they will close in March and April but hopefully that changes in the future as early spring would be awesome here. We chose the 5:00 pm seating (open 5-730 pm currently) and it was a great choice because we were the only ones in the restaurant. Of note, the restaurant is located at The Inn (across the actual restaurant, on the same property) during the winter months. Our server was lovely and let us choose our seats in one of two rooms - the 'kitchen' room or the side dining room. We chose the dining room and that's our only regret; the other room would have allowed us to watch the chef which would have been awesome. We took a while with the menu because we couldn't decide with everything looking so good. The server brought us a birthday drink to toast while we decided which was really nice. While the portions may look small in the photos, choosing one item from each course makes this just perfect. We decided to share a second and if we had each had our own, we agreed we'd be overly full before dessert arrived. Some folks may find this over-priced, but you're paying for quality local ingredients that are made to order as you sit. There are no Sysco products or pre-bottled ingredients in the kitchen. You really get what you pay for while supporting local farmers. Seating is VERY limited so you definitely need reservations. We will definitely be back in the summer to check out the actual restaurant. We would really love to visit when the pergola patio is open because a cocktail or glass of wine with all of the blooms would be just stunning. Skip the garbage fast food for a month and save up to try this place out. You will love the service, quality and the atmosphere.

We tried to have lunch here today and the manager was so rude we left. All we needed was to have…read moretables pushed together so that our large group could all sit together. We were told it is against their policy to push tables together. No reason was given. Just, it's against our policy. Apparently customer service is also against their policy. The owner needs to do a performance review with this "manager". We will NEVER be back!

What an amazing oasis to have a delicious lunch as well as trying several great wines. You will be…read morechallenged to find something you don't like. Loved the hot honey with Brie on the charcuterie board and the chowder was excellent, with the Tidal Bay of course

While on a jaunt through the Valley and the Acadian Shore for our tenth (!!!) anniversary, my wife…read moreand I had dinner at Juniper on our first night in Wolfville. It was a lovely and warm, late spring evening, but we ate inside since we were on the later side, and there's still a big difference between dining al fresco in June versus July or August. The interior was subtlely decorated with a light sage green paint that paired well with some mirrors and frames that give an art deco vibe, with just a dash of country decor to keep things from getting too pretentious. The menu is compact, but how enticing nearly everything sounded was encouraging! We ended up getting one of the daily specials - roasted king oyster mushrooms - as one of our starters, as well as baked potato beingets, and the spring risotto and Hopgood's Hot Chicken Sandwich for our mains. The toothsome mushrooms had a great, savoury taste, while the snap peas popped with their signature crunch and bright, vegetal flavour. Wisps of rasped cheese added salty goodness, and some edible flavours brightened the dish up further. I had ordered the baked potato beignets to flesh out my meal since the chicken sandwich is a la carte, but you don't really need a reason to get these other than the fact that they are absolutely incredible! The beignets themselves were fantastic; having never been to New Orleans, I don't have a good point of reference but they were wonderfully crispy on the outside and soft and doughy on the inside, so it's hard to see where they might gone wrong. The baked potato-style toppings amped it up further, with sour cream, smoked cheddar, bacon and chives. I could swear that there was some serious garlic flavour in there was well, but maybe the smoky cheese was throwing my taste buds off. My Hopgood Hot Chicken Sandwich (TM) was a top-notch, fried chicken sandwich. The big piece of thigh had a thick, ultra crispy breading, and pleasant layer of heat from a dousing of hot sauce. Some coleslaw brought a little bite and the creamy "comeback sauce" evened out the heat of the chicken. The toasted, sesame seed-dotted bun held up admirably well to the delicious hot mess within. My wife's spring risotto wowed as soon as we saw the verdant green dish, with asparagus and wild leeks lending their signature, springtime flavours, with further bright bursts from the preserved lemon and pear shoots. Service was relaxed and friendly thought our meal. It's especially satisfying when a destination meal lives up to the hype, and Juniper was firing on all cylinders for our meal with spot-on flavours, execution, ambiance and service.

Initially we were surprised to see how small the place was and not a lot of ambiance, but wow the…read morefood, Probably seating for only about 20 people and a somewhat open kitchen. The menu changes to what is fresh and it was a bit late in the season so it was a bit limited. We started with the beef tartare which was different from what we expected as it had an Asian twist but it was delicious. Also had the oysters with the chefs own fresh hot sauce, also tasty. My wife had the crispy skin salmon which was supposed to come with leaks and peppers but she doesn't like peppers so the chef graciously whipped up a fantastic cauliflower with hazelnut brown butter which was fantastic. I had the pork Milanese with prosciutto basil green beans which was exceptional. If you have room for it don't miss the chocolate eclair for desert, it is heavenly.

Picked up some goats milk fudge from here to take home/ absolutely melt in your mouth super smooth…read moreand delicious. I'll be back for a proper visit to try other things hopefully soon!

Short walk from our hotel, very easy to navigate to. Seater right away and server was friendly and…read moreapproachable. The wife and I had cocktails recommended by our son, all good here. Creative and well prepared mixed. I especially liked the bluelevadier. Only complaint, it's loud and the neighborhood could intimidate some.

I ordered a Whiskey Sour, and the bartender grabs a real egg, separates it from the yolk and makes…read moremy cocktail with it. I ordered an old fashion, he cuts a piece of skin off a real orange. I order some other drink, and he takes a real basil leaf and rubs it inside of the glass. This is how I knew I was in the right place. I am very delighted that Moncton has a bar that crafts real cocktails. There is another bar in Moncton that rivals and smokes their glasses called Antler. These 2 bars are the top ones in the city.

I'm happy this place is open during covid. Great hang out! Met some great people. Excellent drinks…read more I tried 2 different martinis. Delicious but expensive!

This was a lucky find for us, we went in the shop for books and exploring books I saw a patio out…read morein the back that is when we found the mad hatter wine bar. Very cozy indoor bar and a peaceful outdoor patio. We tried their cheese board which was nice. It's a must try when in Annapolis Royal

Oysters were some of the freshest I've tried, service was very friendly. Elevated but relaxed…read moreatmosphere.

Three of us ordered eggs benny--2 regular ones and one Korean. We found all three unremarkable. One…read moreof the orders had a piece of eggshell in it. This was all mentioned to the waitress, but other than an apology nothing else was offered. Also, toilets on two different floors did not have toilet paper.

Our waitress Kelly P was amazing! I was traveling with my family from Pittsburgh to Nova Scotia &…read morewe stopped here for dinner. She sat us immediately & was very warm & friendly! She gave us a whole pitcher of iced water for the table & a whole lemon slices up for our water! Very generous! I ordered the Flatbread with pears & goat cheese & the seafood chowder, both were excellent! We all also shared the bread pudding for dessert which was delicious! We all enjoyed our food & left happily full! Such a great place & experience! Highly recommend!

We live in best western and it's a best place to eat before bed after long hours drive around Nova…read moreScotia. We came here 2 nights in a row, excellent customer service. They have deals on Thursdays for wings and happy hour on Fridays. Food on kids menu are HUGE, actually anything on the menu is huge, we ordered 2 mac n cheese for the kids, it comes with a big bowl with a side toast, this definitely can fit 3 kids, lots of cheese.

My boss and his partner spent a night here on the weekend, they are not on yelp but wanted to let…read moreeveryone know.He gave the following review: The room was beautiful with post and beam architecture, and the service was excellent. They had a detailed Covid plan in place. The breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend. Will go back.

We have stayed with Al Connor at the Olde Lantern Inn twice and each time we thoroughly enjoyed…read moreourselves. Al is a remarkable man, one of those rare individuals who has many talents and he uses them in the management and running of this inn. He has made furniture that you will see in it and he has designed and built much of the inn itself. He is a chef and cooks the breakfasts for the guests. He is a wealth of information to help you enjoy the area. We highly recommend staying at the Olde Lantern Inn. The area where the inn is located is great to explore too. Wolfville nearby is home to a university so there is a very youthful and energetic feeling about the area. Grand Pre is of historic value being the historic site connected with the Acadian saga. We hiked to Cape Split on our last trip here, which is a 5 mile trip to a point overlooking the ocean where you can hear the tide as it roars in. Be prepared for the 5 mile return trip though and bring plenty of drinking water with you. Olde Lantern Inn sits next door to a vineyard and a great restaurant also so you will be treated very well by Al and those who work together to make your stay a delight.