Congratulations to the Winners of the Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards!

This cocktail event is a time to celebrate the food service industry and the heart and soul that restaurants, bars and cafes across the province put into making the industry a vibrant and thriving place to drink and dine.

2025 Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards Winners & Finalists

Social Media Award

Winner – The Bicycle Thief

Dear Friend

Vandal Doughnuts

Community Engagement

Winner – Beanie’s Bistro

Betty’s at the Kitch

Mr Smooth Food Trucks & Catering Services

Local Hero Award

Anemone Dining

Oxalis Restaurant

Winner – Sushi Bay Japanese Cuisine

Best Beverage Award

The Church Brewing Co.

Winner – Dear Friend Bar

Sip Bar + Fare

Best Limited Service Restaurant

Beanie’s Bistro

Espresso 46

Winner – Pane e Circo

Best Atmosphere Award

The Annex

Asia Restaurant & Bar

Winner – Martin’s Kitchen

Hospitality Award

EDNA Restaurant

Martin’s Kitchen

Winner – Wiley’s by the Wharf

Best Outdoor Dining

Winner – The Bicycle Thief

Cabot Bar

Lightfoot & Wolfville

Best Restaurant – Cape Breton

Winner – The Annex

The Dory Pub & Restaurant

Panorama

Best Restaurant – Mainland NS

Winner – Bessie North House

Lightfoot & Wolfville

Wiley’s by the Wharf

Best Restaurant – HRM

EDNA Restaurant

Martin’s Kitchen

Winner – Oxalis Restaurant

Best New Restaurant

Little Gull Bistro

Winner – Mystic

Pazzo Ristorante

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