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Founders House Dining & Drinks, Annapolis Royal, NS

Founders House Dining & Drinks

4.8
4.8
479 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
19:00
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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

Menu

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What 479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Founders House Dining & Drinks offers a "gem of world class cuisine" in a rural setting, with "exceptional" service and a "memorable" experience. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" 6-course tasting menu, "gourmet prepared" entrees, and creative dishes. The atmosphere is perfect for conversation, paired with an extensive bar and wine options.

479 Reviews

  1. Greg

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Founders House is always an outstanding experience! Great food and folks!

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  2. Donna

    Atlantic Canada

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent special Valentine’s dinner. We have dined at Founder’s House numerous times and it has always been exceptional.

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  3. Gilbert

    Atlantic Canada

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The creativity in just about everything served is enough justification for eating at Junction Sixteen. The impeccable service from the knowledgeable, warm and friendly personnel should also be mentioned. Treat yourself at any, or better, at all Thistle Group venues. Always top notch !

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  4. Gilbert

    Atlantic Canada

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No matter where you go in the Thistle Group it is always a feast.

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  5. Valentine

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 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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  6. JLSDartmouth

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 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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  7. Jamie

    VIP

    Calgary

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 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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  8. Cheryl

    VIP

    Atlantic Canada

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 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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  9. Michele

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 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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  10. MelissaA

    Manitoba

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 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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Founders House Dining & Drinks is rated 4.8 stars by 479 OpenTable diners.

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19:00
Google Map for Founders House Dining & Drinks

3816 HWy 1, Allains Creek RR #2, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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