There aren't a whole lot of places to eat in downtown Antigonish, so we went with Brownstone and…read morecrossed our fingers that it would be good. We were pleasantly surprised! They're located off of the main road in downtown and if you arrive after 4pm, you can park at the metered parking for free! Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by a staff member and told to sit wherever we like. It's a medium sized restaurant with two sections and a small bar. The menu is diverse and prices are on par with the other restaurants in the area. I got the soup of the day for $6.95 which was tomato cheddar and it came with a delicious biscuit! For my entree I went with the steamed mussels for $13.95. It was a decent sized portion and I was extremely pleased with both items that I ordered. Hubby got the Mediterranean Chicken Wrap for $15.95 and loved it! They have a diverse cocktail menu filled with local craft beers, wines, spirits, etc. I had a pint of the Butcher Block Red Ale and it was smooth and somewhat bold. The food came out fast and the service was super friendly! I loved how they had the place all decorated with pumpkins and fall leaves. Very festive! I would highly recommend this place if you're passing through Antigonish!

Always a great meal, excellent quality. They served Haggis during Highland Games, I tried it and…read morethey made me love Haggis... That should tell you how great the food is. I ate blended up organ meat patte and liked it.

Cleanest oysters we've ever had - super fresh and briny. Focaccia was good but not great. Steak…read morefrites - perfect medium rare (x2). Tagliatelle- perfect al dente, light, lemony. Burger and fries - cooked medium rare as ordered with hand cut fries. Staff was very friendly and welcoming.

We were driving back from the Cabot Trail on our 40th wedding anniversary and we pretty sure our…read moredinner was not going to be a highlight of the day, when we stumbled on this place. Does not look great from the outside, but inside it had a more polished vibe starting with a beautiful bar. The menu was short but well thought out and included vegetarian option(that I did see people ordering). I have the steak frites and my husband had a burger. We were a bit dehydrated from hiking so we didn't try the cocktails but they looked good. The crowd is a mix of regulars and travelers like us. It was pretty busy on a Sunday...also a testament to their food.

Deb's is a small family owned cafe on the Main Street through Scotsburn. Serves breakfast lunch and…read moreearly dinner. All homemade dishes. We had an excellent breakfast and the menu has lots of traditional choices. The lunch menu has plenty of choices too with sandwiches, fish & chips, fried clams and more. Deb's also has homemade jams and pickles. Service is friendly and lots of local folks are regulars. A short drive from towns in the area and if you're travelling the Sunrise Trail, Deb's would be a good choice to start your day or for a break later in the day. Short detour from the Pictou rotary.

What a great little restaraunt! Deb is incredible but, don't let her get you to try the dandelion…read morejelly unless you are prepared to buy it. It's delicious! Home made bread and hamburger buns made our lunches extra good. My husband ordered the hot turkey sandwhich and fries. Deb delivered it to him in minutes. This heaping plate of delicious lunch was served with a cute quip from Deb. "Get to work." Great place I hope to get back there soon!

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

It's a local bar. Good burgers and nice servers. It's loud but there's live music. Kara was sweet…read moreand helpful. It has a strong local feel.

Well...made a quick stop here....just another McDonalds! cheap and fills the tummy :D…read more The service fast, plenty of seats and washrooms are clean. There is parking on the location and they have free fast Wifi.

Review may not be accurate for long as this Mc's is undergoing renovations....so it applies to this…read morepoint in time only. Was travelling through around lunch time, didn't have a lot of time so McD's was the only place I could see from the road. Needed the washroom too so I stopped. First, washrooms were closed due to renos so they had mobile ones outside. They were filthy and door didn't lock. Second, went inside and the floor was super slippery (greasy)? Third, ordered food and it was only ok which is too bad cause I usually have McD's as a treat, so this was no treat. Fourth, the place was full of house flys...gross. Buzzing around while eating. Avoid until renos are done anyways.

This fixture of Blue Acres has been around for longer than I've been present on this plane of…read moreexistence, so it's with deep shame that I admit that it was only this spring that I tried it for the first time. While looking for a quick lunch on a sunny Saturday, I was right behind a few other people who just got their food as I was ordering, putting me at the front of the queue. Owner and sole staff member Donna guided me through the highlights of her menu and I settled on the hamburger platter. Several minutes of wonderfully pleasant chit chat with Donna followed while I watched her prepare my food like a well-oiled machine. My food was soon ready, coming tightly packed on a heaped paper plate for me to eat in my car, although you can get it secured for a trip home or elsewhere. The crinkle cut fries, while unsurprisingly from a bag, were spot on, with shatteringly crisp exteriors and light, fluffy interiors. The burger was diner-style par excellence - steamed bun; a beefy, hand-made, griddle-cooked patty; melty cheese; sauteed onions, and some bite from mustard and relish. I should have nixed the ketchup to dial back the sweetness, but this was still a great little burger. A cup of house-made coleslaw was of the creamy variety, but still had a bit of tang to it, which helped cut through the rich meal a little bit. On my return visit, I went with the fish and chips. While it's a box that a lot of restaurants feel they have to check, and they do so poorly with from-frozen, pre-battered fish, I heard that Donna batters it in-house, so I was looking forward to trying it. This was a very good order of F&C. The batter was light and airy, and the two-piece was a good amount of food, with the pieces like the half filets that you'll see around, rather than the one gargantuan piece of fish that pubs often have for shock value. The fish was firm, but tender and flakey and I don't know if tartar sauce was forgotten or isn't offered, but I truly just enjoyed the fish on its own. Ceilidh Drive-In is among a dying breed of old school greasy spoons that do the simple stuff well, and while it took me a while to get there, it won't be long before I'm back.

I am finding A&W's very hit or miss. The Antigonish…read morelocation seems to be one of the best. We always stop in for a burger on the go when we are headed to visit family in Grand River, Cape Breton. The staff (which I assume is mostly made of local university students) is always friendly and efficient. We've never had a mistake made from this location which when you're quickly pulling in to stretch your legs, use the washroom, grab some grub and hit the road again is truly key to any successful trip. We always appreciate their efficiency.

A&W is undoubtedly the best fast food place when it comes to chicken related products. Their…read moreburgers are also very well made, and often look very similar to what is advertised. The reasoning behind the 2 stars is because the drive through is so small, there is nowhere to wait people with large orders. The people behind them simply have to wait.

Stopped by for a late night dinner. There was only one other table eating besides us. Ribs were…read moredecent. Staff was very friendly.

stopped there on the way to Cape Breton. Very friendly staff - food came quickly and was super…read moretasty.

Stopped in here in the middle of June, about two weeks after they opened for the season. There was…read moreonly one other customer in the place at the time, a pair of travelers who looked like they were camping out. This is basically a beach shack where people spending some time on the beach can go for a bite to eat... however, the menu is pretty substantial, and there are a lot of good items on it to try if you are in the area. We weren't all that hungry, but we knew that we needed something to tide us over for the afternoon until supper rolled around, so we ordered a pair of their Oktoberfest Sausages which are served on a hoagie bun and sauerkraut. These absolutely hit the spot! The sauerkraut ratio was perfect, something that Americans just can't seem to get right (they always seem to overdo it... sauerkraut on a hot dog or sausage should be used as a taste enhancement, not as something to drown out everything else!) We left feeling quite fulfilled, and were happy that they were open and able to serve us with something so tasty.

Great place. The quality of the food does not match the look and feel of the restaurant. We were…read morestaying near by and thought to give it a try for dinner. Arrived at 6:30 and they close at 8:00pm. My wife order the salmon roll and I had the fish cakes. Both were outstanding. For a beach bar these people have got a good thing going and congrats to the kitchen staff for creating some quality food.