Founders House Dining & Drinks

4.9

475 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Charming

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

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!
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!

What 475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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

V
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OT
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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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 4.9 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

Nov 25, 2024

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

Additional information

Experiences

SIX COURSE - New Years Eve Dinner 2024

THREE COURSE - New Years Eve Dinner 2024

Menu

What 475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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