Founders House Dining & Drinks

4.8

479 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Mar 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

We want you to feel welcomed & comfortable when visiting Founders House Dining & Drinks. Our dining room & bar are adorned with the warm tones & lush colours of our rustic New Scotland landscape – a nod to the Annapolis Royal 2017 Celebration Tartan. Our patio offers a refreshing salty breeze on warm summers days while boasting a stunning view of the Annapolis River & North Mountain beyond. Soft Celtic music playing in the background & fragrant aromas drifting from the kitchen will fill your senses while you sip on a local creation from behind our bar.

Our passion is locally sourced ingredients for dining, along with locally sourced beers, wines, ciders & spirits for our drinks. It’s about the astonishing quality we find in the Annapolis Valley & throughout Nova Scotia. It’s about making sure you always feel welcome with a creative taste of home served up with remarkable customer service in an absolutely beautiful setting. It's about Elev

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 532-0333
Website
https://foundershousedining.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Christopher Pyne

Location
3816 HWy 1, Allains Creek RR #2, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
Neighborhood
Annapolis Royal
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Founders House x Canoe Restaurant Collaboration
CA$160.00 per person
May 16, 2025 - May 17, 2025
Embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime! We're thrilled to partner with celebrated Chef Roderick Tomiczek from Toronto's iconic, award-winning restaurant Canoe. Join us for an unforgettable evening of culinary innovation and excellence, as Chef Tomiczek brings his signature style and creativity to the table. Don't miss this rare opportunity to indulge in a truly world-class dining experience! Menu to be announced soon.
Mother's Day Brunch
CA$36.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
This Mother's Day, shower the special woman in your life with love, appreciation, and a delicious brunch! Treat her to a morning of indulgence complete with mouthwatering dishes, refreshing cocktails, and warm, fuzzy feelings! Start with a drink of your choice: Coffee, Tea, or Juice Followed by a brunch plate of your choice: Founder’s House Egg Benny With peameal or truffle mushroom or smoked trout, served on house-made biscuits and dressed with hollandaise and home fries ~ Avocado Toast Avocado puree with tomato and green onion, served on grilled Goat Island bread co sourdough, topped with poached eggs and sprout salad ~ Chicken and Waffle Buttermilk dredged chicken with sunny side eggs and maple syrup, finished with caramelized milk and honey butter and house-made hot sauce ~ Founder’s House Garden Salad Locally farmed greens dressed with honey Dijon vinaigrette, soft boiled egg, spring vegetable crudite and FH garden herbs Finished with Dessert: Carrot Cake Carrot laden sponge cake with mascarpone infused frosting ~ Black and White Crepe Cake Chocolate and vanilla crepes bound with whipped ricotta and milk chocolate sauce

What 479 people are saying

Founders House Dining & Drinks reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Founders House Dining & Drinks offers a "world-class culinary experience" with "creative, gourmet dishes" crafted from local ingredients. Guests rave about the "exceptional service," "beautiful presentation," and "memorable tasting menus." Despite being "pricey," the ambiance and expertly paired wines make it a "must-visit gem" in Nova Scotia.

479 Reviews

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Greg
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Founders House is always an outstanding experience! Great food and folks!
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Donna
Atlantic Canada11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent special Valentine’s dinner. We have dined at Founder’s House numerous times and it has always been exceptional.
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Gilbert
Atlantic Canada10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The creativity in just about everything served is enough justification for eating at Junction Sixteen. The impeccable service from the knowledgeable, warm and friendly personnel should also be mentioned. Treat yourself at any, or better, at all Thistle Group venues. Always top notch !
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Gilbert
Atlantic Canada9 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No matter where you go in the Thistle Group it is always a feast.
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Valentine
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful fixed price meal. Pricey but you really received gourmet prepared entrees, appetizers and fantastic desert. Wine pairing option was accurate and well matched. Our server was patient in explaining the various dishes and service was just right. Terrific ambience in a beautiful setting.
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JLSDartmouth VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Absolute perfection — a gem of world class cuisine tucked into a very rural spot
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Jamie VIP
Calgary23 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service at Founders House was as you would expect, attentive, polite, and hospitable. The food preparation was excellent with visually appealing dishes presented in a beautiful manner. The chef de partie clearly has talent as the desserts were particularly beautiful. The food was good overall, however, it was not memorable. It was good, but nothing set it apart from other fine dining establishments. The portions were also on the small size, as we had the three-course set menu and left hungry...
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Cheryl VIP
Atlantic Canada7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the 6 course tasting menu paired with an exquisite red wine recommended by the sommelier. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Everything was creatively prepared and served at a relaxed but attentive pace. It was a lovely evening from start to finish.
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Michele
Palm Springs4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, dinner at Founders was exceptional—the menu was exciting and excellent, the service impeccable, the atmosphere relatively quiet for conversation. It’s a memorable experience, one that we look forward to every summer. The extensive bar and cocktail possibilities are unique esp. for the area it serves. They deserve a Michelin star.
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MelissaA
Manitoba4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The 6-course tasting menu with the wine pairing was nothing short of phenomenal. The service was top notch, we can’t wait to do it again!
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Founders House Dining & Drinks is rated 4.8 stars by 479 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Founders House Dining & Drinks

3816 HWy 1, Allains Creek RR #2, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0

Additional information

Neighborhood
Annapolis Royal
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Christopher Pyne
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://foundershousedining.com/
Phone number
(902) 532-0333

Founders House Dining & Drinks

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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Experiences

Founders House x Canoe Restaurant Collaboration

Mother's Day Brunch

Menu

What 479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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