Public voting is now open for the 2025 Nova Scotia Restaurant Awards, celebrating the best in food and drink across the province.

Presented by the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia, these awards honor top dining establishments and hospitality excellence in a range of categories.

This year’s categories include:

• Best Restaurant (Halifax, Cape Breton, Mainland Nova Scotia)
• Best Limited-Service Restaurant
• Best Beverage Award
• Best Atmosphere Award
• Best Outdoor Dining Award
• Community Engagement Award
• Local Hero Award
• Social Media Award
• Best New Restaurant Award
• The Hospitality Award (People’s Choice)

The Hospitality Award allows the public to nominate any restaurant, bar, or café for exceptional service. Voting is anonymous, and only one vote per person is permitted.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in March.