Nova Scotia Shines in Vacay.ca List of Top Canadian Restaurants

Vacay.ca recently released their Top Restaurants in Canada list, and you’ll be delighted to find a few of your Nova Scotia favourites included. Congratulations to Fleur de Sel, Chives Canadian Bistro, Front & Central, Brooklyn Warehouse, Chanterelle Country Inn and EDNA for their mentions on a list filled with culinary excellence across the nation.

17. Fleur de Sel, LunenburgFleur de Sel in historic Lunenburg was the first Nova Scotia establishment to receive a nod on the top 100 list. Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador, winner of the Nova Scotia Gold Medal Plates Competition, uses his French training to highlight local ingredients winner of the Nova Scotia Gold Medal Plates Competition, uses his French training to highlight local ingredients.

Vacay.ca recommends the Lunenburg Scallops, and we have to agree.  Everyone loves scallops, right?

29. Chives Canadian Bistro, HalifaxDescribed as East Coast Contemporary French, Chives Canadian Bistro has established an undeniably delicious reputation. Chef Craig Flinn works with his team to highlight fresh, in-season and local product with every dish.

Vacay.ca recommends the Moroccan-Spiced Braised Nova Scotia Lamb with dried fruit couscous, root vegetable tagine, wild cucumber yogurt and pistachios. A true adventure for your taste buds.

51. Front & Central, Wolfville(photo: L. Rhodenizer Photography)

Located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Front and Central is surrounded by farms, orchards, and vineyards. Chef Dave Smart has created a menu based on enjoying Nova Scotian ingredients in their purest form. Their Pop-Up chef series dinners are a highly addictive not-to-be-missed culinary experience. Attend one and you’ll be hooked.

66. Brooklyn Warehouse, Halifax(photo: Kelly Neil)

This list would not be complete without mention of the food revolution occurring within the Brooklyn Warehouse. Chef Mark Gray believes in the practice of farm-to-table cooking, ensuring a fantastically fresh meal at the Brooklyn Warehouse. We’d make a recommendation, but with an ever-changing menu it seems as though each day a mouth-watering new creation is born.

73. Chanterelle Country Inn, BaddeckA meal at Chanterelle Country Inn means a delicious local offering in the inn’s dining room over looking the Cabot Trail. That’s what we call dinner with a view! Specializing in dishes made with fresh, wild chanterelles, the menu changes daily.

For the complete list of restaurants, visit Vacay.ca.