5 Best Restaurants in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, The Fundy Coast

Within the lovely Kingsbrae Garden, one of Canada's finest chefs, Alex Haun, offers creative tasting menus—consisting of three or six courses—based on available fresh local ingredients, some of which come right from the garden. One example, Six Wings to Fly, features duck ragout, seared quail breast and braised leg, partridge terrine, roasted potato shell, mushroom demiglace, sautéed carrots, sugar snap peas, chanterelles, and beet ketchup—yes, that's just one dish.

Right on the water's edge near the harbor, this restaurant in a beautifully restored building is a great spot for a casual meal, and the large covered deck makes it deservedly popular when the weather's right. The long menu focuses on seafood, such as lobster, sole almandine, and seafood casserole in a creamy sauce, but there also are steaks, chicken dishes, salads, and sandwiches, along with a children's menu.

A local institution in the heart of town, Honeybeans serves coffee so good that there’s a regular early morning line of locals stretching out of the door. There’s a long coffee menu, including Fair Trade and decaf, more than 30 types of tea, and house-baked treats including sweet pastries, cheese croissants, and gluten-free items. Milk can be substituted with soy or coconut milk on request.

Overlooking the bay with seating inside or out on a rustic deck, this 1926 former meetinghouse now houses a fine restaurant. Everything is top quality, from the simple but expertly produced lunchtime options—seafood chowder, sandwiches, frittata—to more substantial dinner selections such as traditional cedar-planked salmon with a ginger glaze, steak bavette with chipotle hollandaise sauce, or herb-crusted lamb loin chops.

A relaxing meal with breathtaking harbor views (and fleece blankets available in case the wind comes up) on the outdoor deck of this friendly harborside eatery is the perfect way to end a day of whale-watching or craft shopping. The hearty seafood chowder will warm the heart and soul on a foggy Fundy night, and the lobster club sandwich is a favorite; there are also non-fish dishes on the menu such as steaks—and, of course, the house-made desserts.