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Founders House Dining & Drinks, Annapolis Royal, NS

Founders House Dining & Drinks

4.8
4.8
475 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

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

  • THREE COURSE - New Years Eve Dinner 2024

    CA$79.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    A one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve Dinner brought to you by Founders House Dining & Drinks and Junction Sixteen. Will feature a blend of creative and exciting dishes with an Italian comfort food flare. Hosted at Junction Sixteen, we will be seating our guests (psst… that’s you!) from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Tuesday, December 31st. You can choose from two set menus one offering 3 courses of your choice and the other offering 6 tasting style plates of each dish on the menu. Which by the way, you can check out on our website: junction16.ca Please note this event will be hosted at Junction Sixteen, 73 Queen Street, Bridgetown MAKE IT A GETAWAY! We have teamed up with our friends at Carleton Inn & Cottages to offer you 20% off your stay on NYE!

  • SIX COURSE - New Years Eve Dinner 2024

    CA$119.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    A one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve Dinner brought to you by Founders House Dining & Drinks and Junction Sixteen. Will feature a blend of creative and exciting dishes with an Italian comfort food flare. Hosted at Junction Sixteen, we will be seating our guests (psst… that’s you!) from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Tuesday, December 31st. You can choose from two set menus one offering 3 courses of your choice and the other offering 6 tasting style plates of each dish on the menu. Which by the way, you can check out on our website: junction16.ca Please note this event will be hosted at Junction Sixteen, 73 Queen Street, Bridgetown MAKE IT A GETAWAY! We have teamed up with our friends at Carleton Inn & Cottages to offer you 20% off your stay on NYE!

Menu

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What 475 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Overall

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Food

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Service

  • Atlantic Canada

    Best Value

  • Atlantic Canada

    Innovative

  • Atlantic Canada

    Great for fine wines

  • Atlantic Canada

    Good for special occasions

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Overall

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Food

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Service

  • Nova Scotia

    Best Value

  • Nova Scotia

    Innovative

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Nova Scotia

    Great for fine wines

  • Nova Scotia

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founders House Dining & Drinks offers an exceptional fine dining experience in rural Nova Scotia. Known for its "phenomenal" six-course tasting menu and "impeccable" service, it's a must-visit for gourmet enthusiasts. Guests rave about the "artistic" presentation and local ingredient focus. "Highly, highly recommended" for unforgettable dining.

475 Reviews

  1. Valentine

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  2. JLSDartmouth

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    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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  3. Jamie

    Calgary

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    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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  4. Cheryl

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    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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  5. MelissaA

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    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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  6. Michele

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    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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  7. Kellie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. We celebrated our anniversary dinner last night and this gem of a place was such a treat. Delicious gourmet food...authentic service...great atmosphere. Thank-you!

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  8. patrick

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in NS and the best staff - we loved it

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quite possibly the best meal experience I’ve ever had. The time and care in each dish prepared, was obvious. Five star dining!

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  10. Neets

    Atlantic Canada

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent presentation. Very enjoyable food except for the one dessert because the cake part was dry and hard although the taste was good.

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FAQs

Founders House Dining & Drinks is rated 4.8 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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
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