The 2024 Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards Gala 

Winners of the 2024 RANS Restaurant Awards


SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD
Winner: Studio East 
Sponsor: Boyneclarke LLP 

LOCAL HERO AWARD
Winner: Wiley's by the Wharf
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD
Winner: White Sails Bakery & Deli
Sponsor: Westland Insurance & Westland MYGROUP

BEST BEVERAGES AWARD
Winner: Dear Friend Bar
Sponsor: NSLC

BEST LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANT
Winner: Vandel Doughnuts
Sponsor: SONA

BEST ATMOSPHERE AWARD 
Winner: DARYÂ
Sponsor: REgroup

HOSPITALITY AWARD
Winner: The Bicycle Thief
Sponsor: Bishop's Cellar

BEST OUTDOOR DINING EXPERIENCE
Winner: Sea Smoke Restaurant 
Sponsor: Foodbuy Canada

BEST RESTAURANT CAPE BRETON 
Winner: Bras D’Or Lakes Inn
Sponsor: SkipTheDishes

BEST RESTAURANT OUTSIDE HRM 
Winner: Lightfoot & Wolfville
Sponsor: SkipTheDishes

BEST RESTAURANT HRM
Winner: Oxalis Restaurant
Sponsor: SkipTheDishes

BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Winner: Fawn Restaurant
Sponsor: Sysco Foodservice

How does it work?

There are 4 parts to the Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards: 

1. First you nominate your business in any of the 9 categories (see listed below). Nominations close November 13, 2023. 

2. Once the nominations are closed there will be a public voting period starting  November 17, 2023. Tag @restassocns on Instagram and make sure to share with your community! 

3. After the public vote, the top three nominees will be chosen and placed in front of a panel of judges to determine the winner.

4. Presentation of the awards at the Nova Scotia Restaurants Awards Gala will take place this winter, location and date details to be determined.

The Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards are self-nominated! Tell us why your

restaurant deserves an award!

Nominate your business today!

To Qualify for the Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards

A representative from the establishment must nominate the establishment in order to be considered:

• Nominees can apply for multiple categories
• All qualified nominees must be in Nova Scotia
• Nominees must be operational (ie: cannot be recently closed permanently or prior to the establishment being open)
• Nominees can be seasonal or year-round businesses

Awards Criteria Details

The 2024 Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards will include the following categories:

• Best Restaurant Awards (HRM, Cape Breton, Outside HRM)

• Best Limited-Service Restaurant Award

• Community Engagement Award

• Best Beverages Award

• Best Atmosphere Award

• Best Outdoor Dining Experience Award

• Social Media Award

• Local Hero Award

• Best New Restaurant Award

• Hospitality Award*

*The Hospitality Award is not part of the self-nomination phase. It is nominated in the public voting phase only.

Visit RANS Restaurant Awards Website for more information or email danielle@rans.ca