Daytripping Ideas
Johnston Point is the perfect place to relax, walk the beach at low or swim at high tide; and also head out on day trips within New Brunswick, or nearby Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Please check out Destination South-East New Brunswick for day-tripping ideas. Also a fabulous blog on all things East Coast - eastcoastmermaid. Feel free to ask us about anything special you'd like to see or do. Happy to help!
Johnston Point
Johnston Point is the perfect place to relax, walk the beach at low or swim at high tide; and also head out on day trips within New Brunswick, or nearby Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Please check out Destination South-East New Brunswick for day-tripping ideas. Also a fabulous blog on all things East Coast - eastcoastmermaid. Feel free to ask us about anything special you'd like to see or do. Happy to help!
Food scene
A la Dune Restaurant - Aboiteau Beach
Situated right by the dunes of Aboiteau Beach. Vast fast food menu with everything from lobster rolls/wraps to seafood platters and burgers. Added bonus: CAVOK microbrewery!
Reservations recommended. Old general store turned Bistro. Open Thurs-Sunday. 15-20 min drive.
25 locals recommend
Bistro Le Chat Bleu
342 NB-970Reservations recommended. Old general store turned Bistro. Open Thurs-Sunday. 15-20 min drive.
Reservations recommended. Old general store turned bistro.
Open Thurs-Sunday. Also great breakfast spot. 10-15 min drive.
8 locals recommend
One Fish Bistro
5676 NB-15Reservations recommended. Old general store turned bistro.
Open Thurs-Sunday. Also great breakfast spot. 10-15 min drive.
Please note their new name is Resto 577. Great upscale pub/bar just over 15 mins away in Cap Pele. Only a few years old but they are packed most nights now. Reservations recommended.
Fisherman's corner
2680 New Brunswick 133Please note their new name is Resto 577. Great upscale pub/bar just over 15 mins away in Cap Pele. Only a few years old but they are packed most nights now. Reservations recommended.
Locals favorite take-out/dine-in spot for fried seafood. Just over 15 minute drive in Cap Pele.
11 locals recommend
Chez Camille Take Out
2385 Acadie RdLocals favorite take-out/dine-in spot for fried seafood. Just over 15 minute drive in Cap Pele.
Amazing full course, homemade dinners. Call in advance and meals are pre-selected. 20 minute drive to Amherst Shore, NS.
Amherst Shore Country Inn
5091 NS-366Amazing full course, homemade dinners. Call in advance and meals are pre-selected. 20 minute drive to Amherst Shore, NS.
(Currently closed - hoping to rebuild after fire) Fun outdoor rooftop dining delivered from take-out counter on main level. Locals favorite spots for bucket of seafood ... lobster, crab, corn on the cob, etc. Some nights have live music. Great to walk the beach. There is also a second spot on Aboiteau Beach - A La Dune Restaurant.
24 locals recommend
Quai Aboiteau Wharf Restaurant and Bar
77 Chem. du Quai(Currently closed - hoping to rebuild after fire) Fun outdoor rooftop dining delivered from take-out counter on main level. Locals favorite spots for bucket of seafood ... lobster, crab, corn on the cob, etc. Some nights have live music. Great to walk the beach. There is also a second spot on Aboiteau Beach - A La Dune Restaurant.
Song's Chopsticks
12 Bridge StCranewood Bakery
113 Main StQuaint bakery and cafe. Hike nearby Sackville Marsh.
The Painted Pony bar and Grill
26 Bridge StAmazing spot - great food. Decor is vey whimsical - think Alice in Wonderland. Games room.
39 locals recommend
Le Moque-Tortue
402 Main StAmazing spot - great food. Decor is vey whimsical - think Alice in Wonderland. Games room.
Sandbar
70 Pointe Du Chêne RdA local favorite seafood spot on the water.
Captain Dan's
50 Pointe Du Chêne RdGet a seat outside overlooking the marina.