Atlantic Canada’s food scene is continuing to gain national attention.
Canada’s 100 Best has released its new “Recommends” list for Atlantic Canada, highlighting standout restaurants across the region that may not fall under the traditional fine-dining Top 100 rankings – but are still delivering some of Canada’s most memorable dining experiences.
Two restaurants that made the list are already favourites among locals and visitors alike: Bar Kismet in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Slaymaker & Nichols in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Bar Kismet in Halifax Was Named to Canada’s 100 Best Recommends List
Located on Agricola Street in Halifax, Bar Kismet has become one of the city’s most recognized restaurants over the last several years.
Known for its seafood-forward menu, curated cocktails, and intimate atmosphere, the restaurant frequently highlights local Nova Scotia ingredients with a menu that changes regularly.
Canada’s 100 Best described Bar Kismet as a restaurant showcasing premium local ingredients with understated elegance and a strong focus on seafood.
The restaurant has also previously appeared on Canada’s overall Top 100 Restaurants rankings, helping cement Halifax’s reputation as one of Canada’s fastest-growing food destinations.
Bar Kismet
📍 2733 Agricola St., Halifax, Nova Scotia
Slaymaker & Nichols in Charlottetown Also Made the List
Charlottetown’s Slaymaker & Nichols was also featured on the Atlantic Canada Recommends list.
The circus-inspired gastropub has become well known in PEI for its eclectic comfort food, inventive cocktails, brunch offerings, and welcoming atmosphere.
In a social media post celebrating the recognition, the restaurant said the new category recognizes restaurants across Canada that deliver “memorable, delicious, character-filled dining experiences.”
The restaurant has become one of Charlottetown’s most talked-about dining spots for both locals and tourists visiting Prince Edward Island.
Slaymaker & Nichols
📍 82 Fitzroy St., Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Atlantic Canada’s Restaurant Scene Keeps Growing
The recognition comes as more Atlantic Canadian restaurants continue receiving national attention for their seafood, coastal dining experiences, and creative use of local ingredients.
Halifax restaurants Mystic and Tribute were also recently named among Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants for 2026, further highlighting the rapid growth of Atlantic Canada’s food scene.
As tourism across Atlantic Canada continues to grow, restaurants across Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, and New Brunswick are increasingly landing on national “best of” lists and attracting food-focused travelers from across the country.
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