5 Best Restaurants in The Acadian Coast, New Brunswick

This is one of New Brunswick's finest restaurants, where you can savor chef Georges Frachon's creations while gazing out over the sea through the wall of windows. Drawing on the culinary arts of his French homeland, Georges imparts an expert touch to such dishes as sautéed scallops with garlic and parsley or Poulet à la Provençale, and his wine list is equally outstanding.

This restaurant on the village square in Dorchester was built in 1811 as a stagecoach stop and is reputed to be the oldest stone structure in New Brunswick. Wander through the three dining rooms while you wait for an old-fashioned, delicious roast turkey dinner or one of the other comfort-food selections. Soups, salads, sandwiches, brunch items, and light meals are also available, and there's a children's menu. The inn is not licensed for alcohol.

Don't expect any frills here, but don't expect any processed food either—this diner and takeout, far removed from the touristy center of town, is the place to taste some authentic and delicious Acadian dishes. Try the fricôt (a hearty chicken soup), poutine rappé (a potato dumpling stuffed with ground pork), fish cakes, or traditional baked beans. All are expertly and freshly cooked to the owner's grandmother's recipes; other options include fried clams, scallops, lobster rolls, fish burgers, and fish-and-chips.

This little restaurant serves authentic French cuisine—the chef is from France—on a well-balanced menu based on organic and natural ingredients. The menu changes with the season, but if you're looking for a classic escargots à la bourguignonne (snails in garlic butter) or local specialties like Magdalen Islands charcuterie or scallops, you won't be disappointed.

Delicious and authentic Indian cuisine is expertly cooked and artistically presented here and gets rave reviews. The long menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as chicken, beef, lamb, and seafood–all prepared using traditional recipes, with varying degrees of spiciness. It’s worth saving a bit of room for the cardamom and pistachio ice cream.