Our server was great. Super outgoing and friendly. Just stopped for a fish and chips. Tasted great.read more

Vegetarian Pizza was delicious. Me and the missus shared. Had sodas. Ambiance was really nice…read more Service was fast.

Made the long drive from NB to New Glasgow, found this place along the way…read more My boyfriend and I walked in, it was a large area with lots of seating. We sat by the windows. We both ordered the fish and chips and were very pleased. Everything was clean, with fast service. (They were not busy on a Sunday afternoon). We also had a cider and a cocktail. If we're ever in the area again Marinas would be a first choice.

Monday can be a bit iffy when trying to find a restaurant that's open and that goes for double in a…read moresmall town. Marina Bar and Grill came to the rescue, and this was as good an excuse as any to make the drive over to Pictou to try them out for the first time. The place was pretty quiet, with just a couple other tables occupied, and we sat out in the sizeable addition at the back. When seeing the work going on last year on both the front an back of the building, I thought that they would be three-season enclosures, but they're better insulated than the house I'm living in right now! It was festive with Christmas lights and a tree still up, and although we were there for dinner and it was pitch black on the harbour, it would make for excellent water views during the day. The menu is relatively small for a bar and grill, just a one-pager, with your standard sandwich and deep fryer fare, plus a heavy slant toward seafood, of course. I went for the one piece fish and chips, while my wife ordered the cranberry and brie chicken wrap with sweet potato fries subbed in. My fish and chips was a decent size - not crazy big, but certainly more than enough for a meal. The fish was quite thick, and while the ends were good and crisp, the rest of the portion had a mushy fish-to-batter interface. Not sure if that's from par-cooking and then sitting around, or coming out of a bag, but here we are. The fish itself was a bit on the watery side, and didn't flake away in even segments, which also made me question its freshness. The fries seemed to be of the from-frozen, skin-on variety, and while not mind-blowing, were still decent, having had a good cook. The packet of Kraft tartar sauce wasn't a surprise, and was a canary in the coal mine for the rest of the meal. A creamy, green cabbage coleslaw was at least a step up from the neon green stuff, although I prefer the vinegar-based ones for cutting through fatty dishes like this. My wife seemed happy with her cranberry and brie chicken wrap, being a big fan of those flavours, and the wrap was a good portion. The sweet potato fries were nice and crisp, and the chipotle mayo had much more chipotle flavour than what you normally get at most places. Service was friendly and attentive during our meal. While I'd been hoping for a diamond in the rough, Marina Bar and Grill was just about what I expected. It's a great spot for the views and not having to cook and do dishes yourself, but temper your expectations.

The chowder was robust and very tasty broth with a great chunk of garlic bread. Full of fish,…read more scallops, and mussels. Fish and chips were blazing hot -and they had malt vinegar! Nice atmosphere!! I'm full!!

Good foods, particularly the octopus, the beef tartare & rabbit risotto are also excellent.read more

Food was delicious Service could have been better…read more It is a nice restaurant but hard to find

Great service!…read more Consistent fish and chips. Also had scallops today - delicious! Restaurant is located in Truro NS.

I tried this place recently for dinner during my trip to the area. Parking spot is limited so we…read moreended up have to park across the street. The restaurant is nicely decorated. Service here was okay but food had hits and misses. We ordered bread, grilled salmon, cod fillet, Caesar salad, jambalaya and seafood pasta. Of all the dishes we've ordered, I liked the flavourful Caesar salad. Seafood pasta was alright too. However, the bread, salmon and Tuscan chicken all tasted very dry. So did the jambalaya, flavourless and not spicy at all. Overall, the vibe and service are okay but food is mediocre.

It's easy to be curious about new restaurants in a small town, as you quickly get well-acquainted…read morewith the existing ones. This goes double for a restaurant consistently has a packed parking lot every day that it's open, which was the case for Tilly's Kitchen. I'd never been inside the restaurant(s?) that preceded Tilly's at their stately accomodations on Stellarton Road, and am worse off for it. The interior has character galore, with wooden arches and door frames, stained glass and more, although light stains for the woods and neutral paint colours keep it from being dark, dreary and dated. For appetizers, the table started with an order of their crispy dumplings ($15) and mussels ($16). The deep fried dumplings strayed far from their Asian origins, with pulled pork, lime and ginger creme fraiche, and pea shoots, but were a tasty start to the meal nonetheless. I focused on the mussels, mainly leaving the dumplings to my seafood-adverse wife. They were wonderfully tender, without a hint of overcooked rubberiness. The smoked tomato sauce didn't have a lot of smoke to it, but a hint of spice and herbs kept it from being bland. My wife's chicken and chorizo pasta ($23 + $2 GF noodle), was a savoury and hearty dish, with a hit of spice from the chorizo and a lovely red pepper and Dijon sauce that clung to each piece of pasta. The paella I ordered for my main ($32) may have been missing out on the crispy edges of the less fancy, more traditional version, but it would be hard to drum up any other complaint about this iteration. The plentiful seafood (*deep inhale* scallops, haddock, shrimp, squid, salmon and mussels) was cooked to tender perfection, while the chorizo, tomato and saffron broth added a layered and rich flavour to the whole dish. We finished the meal with a shared dessert, the truffles and port. A steal at just $12, it comes with two shots of the classic fortified wine, along with four house-made truffles, which were spectacularly smooth and rich and would satisfy any chocolate lover. Tilly's Kitchen is checking all the right boxes - beautiful atmosphere, great service and food that's bringing new flavours to Pictou County in well-executed, stylishly-plated dishes.

The best lobster while on PEI! Trust me we ate a lot of lobster on our Canadian vacation and…read moreCrabby's was awesome! The place is a small fish shack on Woods Island right near the ferry dock. It's a fish shack---please do not expect anything else!! FYI: 2 Benches, no indoor seating. Crabby is very friendly and the seafood is super fresh. You order at the window--you can even pick your lobster. He then steams it for you and serves it in a big tray with some claw crackers---delicious!! Here's what we had: Steamed soft shell clams--big and tasty--Amazing! Clam Chowder--This is PEI so you can expect fresh clam chowder. This one was fresh, hot and flavorful.--Yummy 2- 1.5lbs lobsters--fresh, huge, meaty and delicious--need I say more! BYOB since this is a seafood market he does not sell beer. Total bill: under $45---cheapest seafood on PEI!!! Perfect stop if you're getting off the ferry from Nova Scotia--Crabby's is right on the dock and open from 11am till 6pm.

Had Scallops, Crab Cakes and Oysters. Amazingly fresh and delicious. Both served with regular…read morepotato chips. The pan-seared Scallops served on basic white bun, but enjoyed thoroughly while waiting for the ferry. Decent price for the taste and quality.

A self service kinda place. Pick where you'd like to sit, inside or out, place your order. The…read moreserver brought out our drinks and then when our chowder was ready, brought it out too. Might be different if it were super busy. Everyone there was uber nice and friendly and had a smile for us. We sat outside - it was a blustery day, and were offered to have more of the clear sheeting pulled down if it was too much. We were protected enough from the wind, so we were good. And let me tell you, best best best clam chowder I have had in years. Diced clams (loaded) potatoes (diced smaller than the clams) celery and spiced perfectly. The liquid was full of flavour, not thick and creamy like you find most places, more soup like and delicious. The garlic toast was good as well. The lemonade was not sickeningly sweet. Perfect 16 oz bowl of chowder and drink to boot.

Gord and I had lunch Tuesday at the Point Prim Chowder House, next to the Point Prim Lighthouse…read more You order and pay at a window and brought to us when our food was ready. Gord had a seafood chowder (scallops, shrimp, fresh & smoked fish in a rich creamy broth) and a side roll. I had a pulled pork roll. Both were very good!

Booked solid! We got in the nick of time…read more Typical Canadian charm, unflustered and polite. The chowder did not disappoint. Super homey - loved the poetry.

Ambiance felt like an amazing small town fishing village restaurant. The food was amazing -…read moreeverything so fresh and perfectly cooked with love. We had the chicken fries with the works. It included breast white chicken, mozzarella cheese, dressing, peas, and onions. The fries were so crispy and freshly done. The gravy was exceptionally tasty, and the dressing was home made. There is an excellent variety of local craft beers that add to the experience. The wait staff is friendly down east true home people that regularly check in and make sure you are good. The food came quickly and never felt rushed or pushy. Definitely a place we will be back at!

This little restaurant has some outdoor seating and a small amount of indoor seating. When we…read morearrived at dinner time, the wait was an hour without a reservation, but there is a hack. You can order carryout and then go upstairs to the rooftop seating. Your food will be ready at the window upstairs and you can sit at the outdoor tables. We ordered the children's fish and chips which included a large filet and a lot of chips. It was a bargain! We also had fish cakes, mussels, and a lobster roll. It was all very good but we keep talking about going back for the lobster roll.

Came back to try the lobster roll. Lobster in a toasted bun. A 'strip' of mayo and a sprig of…read morelettuce. The meat was good, as it should be for fresh lobster. Plain and simple. The egg salad, I mean potato salad on the side was tasty, yet had to look for any potato bits in it. The oysters? Again, they were fresh and good. Served With a dollop of cocktail sauce and lemon wedge. We had to get horseradish and mix it ourselves. We won't be back. For the price and the lack of preparation of the food, I'll go elsewhere.

Great little hideaway cafe. Soup and sandwich were the call. Tasted great with great service.read more

New owners when we went for lunch. The soup was good but the rest of the food was nothing special…read more Service was ok. Ambience was ok