Ruth's Guidebook

Ruth
Ruth's Guidebook

Food scene

Conveniently located just two doors down from our AirBnb, this traditional pub is perfect for a meal inside or on the waterfront patio. Good selection of seafood bites and local beers. Try the delicious fish & chips, a burger, nachos and more.
22 locals recommend
Mug & Anchor Pub Ltd
643 Main St
22 locals recommend
Conveniently located just two doors down from our AirBnb, this traditional pub is perfect for a meal inside or on the waterfront patio. Good selection of seafood bites and local beers. Try the delicious fish & chips, a burger, nachos and more.
A local favorite, “Oh My Cod” is just steps away and open 7 days a week (11 am - 8 pm). Enjoy seafood favorites or a yummy burger, grilled cheese or veggie only option. Craving an ice cream cone? Spoil yourself with your favorite flavor from their variety.
26 locals recommend
Oh My Cod!
567 Main St
26 locals recommend
A local favorite, “Oh My Cod” is just steps away and open 7 days a week (11 am - 8 pm). Enjoy seafood favorites or a yummy burger, grilled cheese or veggie only option. Craving an ice cream cone? Spoil yourself with your favorite flavor from their variety.
Next to the water, Rebecca’s offers a large menu of delicious options, friendly service, all in a cozy setting. Try fresh mussels in a white wine sauce, risotto fish cakes, lobster pizza, seafood pasta and chocolate chip creme brûlée for dessert.
33 locals recommend
Rebecca's Restaurant
249 Edgewater St
33 locals recommend
Next to the water, Rebecca’s offers a large menu of delicious options, friendly service, all in a cozy setting. Try fresh mussels in a white wine sauce, risotto fish cakes, lobster pizza, seafood pasta and chocolate chip creme brûlée for dessert.
One of our personal favorites, just a few steps away. Don’t miss Chef Matt’s culinary creativity. Treat yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner, inside or on the patio. Lots of choices including fabulous seafood chowder, tenderloin steak grilled to perfection, lamb burger (so good!) and a variety of salad & seafood selections. Cocktails, wines and brews available. Warm atmosphere and friendly staff.
25 locals recommend
MATEUS BISTRO
533 Main St
25 locals recommend
One of our personal favorites, just a few steps away. Don’t miss Chef Matt’s culinary creativity. Treat yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner, inside or on the patio. Lots of choices including fabulous seafood chowder, tenderloin steak grilled to perfection, lamb burger (so good!) and a variety of salad & seafood selections. Cocktails, wines and brews available. Warm atmosphere and friendly staff.
Quaint spot just off the main street in town in one of the oldest buildings in Mahone Bay (built in 1775). Enjoy a delicious meal or a “cuppa tea” & sweets. Sit among the variety of books and interesting decor. This cafe is a friendly neighborhood gathering place serving homemade food with local ingredients. Enjoy freshly baked biscuits and scones, delicious soups, salads and sandwiches. Perfect for brunch or high tea.
14 locals recommend
The Biscuit Eater Cafe and Books
16 Orchard St
14 locals recommend
Quaint spot just off the main street in town in one of the oldest buildings in Mahone Bay (built in 1775). Enjoy a delicious meal or a “cuppa tea” & sweets. Sit among the variety of books and interesting decor. This cafe is a friendly neighborhood gathering place serving homemade food with local ingredients. Enjoy freshly baked biscuits and scones, delicious soups, salads and sandwiches. Perfect for brunch or high tea.
Eat in or have your meal delivered, this casual joint is just a few steps away and offers delicious pizza, steak subs, fish & chips, donairs, fries and salads. Big portions and reasonably priced.
Recardo's Pizza
586 Main St
Eat in or have your meal delivered, this casual joint is just a few steps away and offers delicious pizza, steak subs, fish & chips, donairs, fries and salads. Big portions and reasonably priced.
This deli offers fresh produce, yummy baked goods and a wide selection of delicious gourmet options (I love the quiche and blueberry pies!). The ice cream unit has many flavors to enjoy on a homemade waffle cone.
11 locals recommend
Jo-Ann's Deli Market and Bake Shop
9 Edgewater St
11 locals recommend
This deli offers fresh produce, yummy baked goods and a wide selection of delicious gourmet options (I love the quiche and blueberry pies!). The ice cream unit has many flavors to enjoy on a homemade waffle cone.

Local Brewery

Take a tour of the brewery or just relax on the patio with a taster tray of fine beers.
33 locals recommend
Saltbox Brewery
363 Main St
33 locals recommend