Experience world class cuisine in the heart of Antigonish. Chef Mark Gabrieau and his culinary team create decadent creations that will please any palate. Winner of Taste of Nova Scotia ~ Restaurant of the Year for Chef Inspired Fine Dining. Recommended by Where to Eat in Canada ~ Star Rating 14 consecutive years and winners of the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine from 2008-2013.
Gabrieaus is the perfect marriage of wine and food! Gabrieau's is nestled in Antigonish, Highland heart of Nova Scotia. Home of St. Francis Xavier University and surrounded by beautiful hiking trails and beaches. Our entres feature local meat and seafood, and our salads and sides feature locally sourced produce, as well as produce and greens grown right here on our own farm.
Gabrieaus is the perfect marriage of wine and food! Gabrieau's is nestled in Antigonish, Highland heart of Nova Scotia. Home of St. Francis Xavier University and surrounded by beautiful hiking trails and beaches. Our entres feature local meat and seafood, and our salads and sides feature locally sourced produce, as well as produce and greens grown right here on our own farm.
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As the leader in the food service industry, we strive to provide the highest level of consistency in the quality and delivery of our products, services and knowledge. To continuously develop a working and learning environment in which everyone can be proud. We will continue to celebrate our successes and the opportunities to learn from and to build on our mistakes.
Chef Mark is a Certified Sommelier since 2002 and hosts private wine and food pairing dinners for you in the Hawthorne Room or in your home. To see our extensive selection of wines download our wine menu. Nova Scotia 's recent wine history dates back to the mid-1970's, and its future looks bright with the province boasting over ten wineries and hundreds of acres of vineyards.
Already found a picture of your desired cake? Send us the image and we will gladly reproduce it. Prices start at $400 and are dependent upon decorating involved, size, ingredients, delivery and set up of all cakes. Contact us about the creation of your dreams. Having the perfect cake to celebrate that special someone's birthday or anniversary is the highlight of the event.
Gabrieau's Hand Made Truffles contains three delectable flavours your taste buds will thank you for. Milk chocolate Brandy Praline, Dark chocolate Grand Marnier and white chocolate and lime. Spicy Thai, Raspberry poppyseed, Creamy Tarragon, Maple Rum Sauce, Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette, Greek and Asian Vinaigrette, Gabrieau's Famous Caesar Dressing, Asian BBQ Sauce.
The Hawthorne Room is the ideal rental space for meetings, small weddings, rehearsal dinners or small celebration parties. It has it's own spectacular open kitchen that is used for cooking classes, wine appreciation classes and preparation of gourmet meals right in front of our guests. The Hawthorne Room seats 36 people comfortably for a sit down meal, approximately 32 people for a buffet and 50 plus people for a stand up reception.
Reviews (22)
Catherine Girard
Dec 19, 2021
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Ruby Dehad
Aug 30, 2021
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Angus Campbell
Aug 17, 2021
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Tom Allen
Jul 28, 2021
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First they were very accommodating by allowing my dog on the patio. The server brought water out for her and engaged my pup in an extremely way. The food was fantastic with prices reflecting the quality. My daughter doesn't like any sauce on her calamari and was upset when it came with sauce drizzled on her food. The server was quick to volunteer a new batch without us asking.
Overall, the service was next level and the food was top quality. I highly recommend a stop here.
Overall, the service was next level and the food was top quality. I highly recommend a stop here.
Nasif Ali
Jul 26, 2021
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Kim Sherrington
Mar 20, 2021
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I ordered the Chocolate Mousse Cake for a special occasion on the recommendation of Karen Gabrieau.
Chef Mark did an outstanding job, it was a taste explosion!
The chocolate was the prefect sweetness and the mousse very creamy.
Best cake I have ever had, everyone was extremely impressed.
If you need a cake for a special day this is a ten star place, too bad I can
only pick 5 in the rating. Karen & Mark certainly do a great job.
Chef Mark did an outstanding job, it was a taste explosion!
The chocolate was the prefect sweetness and the mousse very creamy.
Best cake I have ever had, everyone was extremely impressed.
If you need a cake for a special day this is a ten star place, too bad I can
only pick 5 in the rating. Karen & Mark certainly do a great job.
Scotty MacD
Aug 16, 2019
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John R.
Jun 25, 2019
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Went for dinner last night. Ordered the jumbo coconut shrimp. The shrimp were not jumbo but more like ones you get in the frozen section of your local grocery store. You couldn't really taste the coconut either. I would definitely not order them again. For dinner had the seafood paella. It was ok. Nothing to rave about and honestly there was not much flavour. Partner had the Pork, shrimp and vegetable stir fry. The stir fry could have used more sauce and a bit more rice. It had shrimp that looked jumbo size not like the shrimp in the jumbo coconut shrimp. I would not return to this place to
Eddy L.
Jun 22, 2019
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Gabrieau's is on Main st in Antigonish. There's street parking or you can park in one of the nearby town lots. The restaurant is large with comfortable seating. Menu has a large selection of choices, at least for lunch. I had a traditional Reuben sandwich and it was excellent. Nice wine list, by the glass or bottle. Server was very friendly and helpful. This place would be my first choice in Antigonish.
Jason H.
May 27, 2019
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Decent spot. They have a big menu (almost too big - a bit overwhelming) with lots of variety. The fried chicken sandwich is fantastic and I tried the gourmet burger with the 'flex' option. With that, the patty is partially made of beef, but also made up of quinoa, lentils etc. The wasn't bad but it was dry and crumbly.
The owner is awkward but the food for the most part is good.
The owner is awkward but the food for the most part is good.
Adam Toth
Sep 29, 2018
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As high end a restaurant experience you can possibly have in Antigonish. The prices of some of the entrees can be intimidating, but you are paying for top tier dining when you come to Gabrieau's. The menu is robust and offers something for everyone's palate. I have to give a special shout out praising their sushi menu. Having dined in several sushi restaurants around the Maritimes, I'm willing to say that Gabrieau's has hands down the best sushi in Nova Scotia.
John H.
Sep 21, 2016
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Christian P.
Aug 16, 2014
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3.5 but likely the best creative food in the area / town. So if you are travelling, this is definitely the place you want to try if you stay around overnight.
Lots of Asian inspired items and variations around seafood, but not all are a success. Global impression was a dry meal... from the curry seafood to the crab cakes and the desserts. Nothing really to remember, but decent and fresh.
Lots of Asian inspired items and variations around seafood, but not all are a success. Global impression was a dry meal... from the curry seafood to the crab cakes and the desserts. Nothing really to remember, but decent and fresh.
David B.
Jun 09, 2014
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Hate to say this...but we didn't get past the drinks at dinner. I was really looking forward to the Malpeque oysters....but we didn't make it past the drinks (which were marginal). The staff were very, very noisy. We asked two times for them to tone it down....but to no avail. Something I might expect at a pub....but not at a "fine dining" establishment. My wife and I were very disappointed. Paid for our drinks and left. Hence the one star.
Jon T.
Oct 11, 2013
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We departed Charlottetown after a very nice but short stay. Hopefully we can go back. We caught the ferry from Wood Islands to Caribou and headed for Sydney. On the way we stopped for lunch in Antigonish at Gabrieau's.
We had another in a series of good lunches here. Again, excellent seafood chowder was the star. It was very well flavored and buttery with both the seafood (haddock and tiny cold water shrimp) and a few herbs. The ingredients were diced fine and it was properly salted and was not thickened. I loved it. It is an example of what happens when someone puts a little thought
We had another in a series of good lunches here. Again, excellent seafood chowder was the star. It was very well flavored and buttery with both the seafood (haddock and tiny cold water shrimp) and a few herbs. The ingredients were diced fine and it was properly salted and was not thickened. I loved it. It is an example of what happens when someone puts a little thought
Sam S.
Nov 29, 2012
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I've eaten here somewhere between 6-10 times in the last year. The food is reliable and generally quite good. The only thing I have been disappointed with was the steak the first (and last) time I ordered it, which was very offputting (overcooked, but the meat itself was kind of stringy/ligamenty...gross). Everything else has been great, though. Especially their soup du jours, always something interesting and delicious. Lobster bisque in particular, and the strawberry basil soup in the summer. Also highly recommend the endive salad. I had the sushi last time and it was a great mix of rolls
Erin S.
Nov 03, 2011
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This place had a pleasant atmosphere, though felt slightly like an old lady's house.
The food was good, simple sandwiches, soups, and salads which were creative and well prepared. The bread was good and everything was fresh.
The service I received was terrible. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant, and it took over 20 minutes for my husband and I to get bread. I don't know if the wait staff just didn't like us, but 2-3 tables that were seated after us left before us. There were times when I looked around the little dining room and there was no wait staff to be seen. I started
The food was good, simple sandwiches, soups, and salads which were creative and well prepared. The bread was good and everything was fresh.
The service I received was terrible. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant, and it took over 20 minutes for my husband and I to get bread. I don't know if the wait staff just didn't like us, but 2-3 tables that were seated after us left before us. There were times when I looked around the little dining room and there was no wait staff to be seen. I started
Stephany M.
Nov 03, 2011
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Wonderful waitstaff, lots of nice options. It was very difficult to decide which of the options to choose, so we depended on the help of the waiter, who was very knowledgeable.
Foods are prepared from local ingredients where possible, and presented in a manner which increases the delight with which you approach your plate.
She chose the rabbit, because it had been years since she had tasted this dish. Unfortunately, there were a large number of mushrooms competing with the rabbit and fresh noodles. She just pushed them aside, and ate the rabbit.
He had ribeye with a side of lobster, and declared
Foods are prepared from local ingredients where possible, and presented in a manner which increases the delight with which you approach your plate.
She chose the rabbit, because it had been years since she had tasted this dish. Unfortunately, there were a large number of mushrooms competing with the rabbit and fresh noodles. She just pushed them aside, and ate the rabbit.
He had ribeye with a side of lobster, and declared
Jake C.
May 26, 2011
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Maggie C.
Aug 24, 2010
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We stopped here for lunch on the way from Halifax to Cape Breton island. It was a nice spot - less fancy than I expected based on other reviews, and therefore just right for two adults and a six year old. (They have a kids menu.) I had a salad which was just what I wanted after days on the road and too much fried food. Husband had the fried haddock platter and pronounced it terrific.
Anders K.
Mar 16, 2010
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Gregory M.
Jul 02, 2009
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Gabrieau's has an excellent menu, specialising in fine dining, with a good selection of seafood dishes. The chef/owner is very good. This restaurant is a little gem in the small town of Antigonish, easily as good as a top restaurant in a larger centre.
The dinner menu is expensive for Antigonish, but comparable for a restaurant of this quality in a large city. The lunch menu is relatively inexpensive. I have always found the service good.
The dinner menu is expensive for Antigonish, but comparable for a restaurant of this quality in a large city. The lunch menu is relatively inexpensive. I have always found the service good.