EAST COAST BISTRO, Saint John - Updated 2024 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices

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The traditional French bistro gets the local treatment at ECB, where we serve simple sustenance at low-key prices. Working with impeccable Maritime ingredients, seasonal is always the order of the day. Come as you are. And bring your appetite. We love to feed you

PRICE RANGE

$14.00 – $46.00

CUISINES

Canadian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available

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4.5

517 reviews

Excellent

372

Very good

108

Average

28

Poor

6

Terrible

3

CARIBBOB

Quispamsis283 contributions

Birthday supper

Feb 2020 • couples

My husband chose your establishment as a surprise to me to celebrate my special birthday. As in the past, it was a wonderful meal with very nice ambiance. Compared to some restaurants I have been in, it is not noisy at all. Service by Kyle was very good. I had the duck confit and m husband had the lamb. The smelt I shared was very good - my first time trying this food. I wasn't sure what to have for dessert and Kyle suggested a passion flavoured sorbet, which was delicious. We walked out very happy having enjoyed the evening. Thank you.

Written February 23, 2020

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Brampton1823 contributions

Fabulous Lunch

Feb 2023 • solo

On a recent visit it was hard to juggle getting to all the fine restaurants so I managed a lunch visit here. Spectacular! I was warm and cozy inside watching the cold wet drizzle through their large windows. Service was excellent. Daily soup was out of this world. I think it was a tomato with crunchy chick peas and a basil oilI served with a salted soft buttery dinner roll. I remember it being absolutely delicious! The mushrooms on toasted sourdough are my new favourite dish. I have tried to recreate at home with partial success.Many creative desserts but the chocolate bête noir was scrumptious. I lucked out getting a seat without a reservation but it was lunch time, definitely reserve for dinner. Can’t wait for my next visit to Saint John.

Written March 11, 2023

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Photochic18

Ontario53 contributions

Beautifully Presented and Delicious!

Jul 2021 • couples

Located near the Market Square in St. John, NB. Very nice restaurant, not overly crowded with too many tables and has pleasant wait staff. We called ahead for a reservation and were told they were full but could fit us in if we came right away. We were one of three tables the entire time we were there. So not sure what that was about. The menu isn’t huge but there are lots of options to try. We split the ricotta and tomatoes to start. Served with 4 good sized toasts and dressed with some fresh herbs. This was a perfect app for two to share. Fresh and tasty. My husband had a burger, cooked to order with fries. He raved about the burger. I had the scallops linguine with cherry tomatoes, fennel and micro greens. Scallops cooked perfectly…the pasta could have used just a little less salt but the meal was excellent. We both had a craft beer…enjoyed each of them. Would definitely recommend this place.

Written July 31, 2021

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Ta Da

Saint John18 contributions

Seafood, steaks and desserts.... Yum

Jan 2020 • couples

This is a fantastic restaurant, which never disappoints. The food is fresh, delicious and well prepared. Scallops and oysters are my favourite dishes, no matter how they are prepared. Their burger us spectacular as well. Staff our friendly, it is a great atmosphere.

Written January 26, 2020

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Flemington3 contributions

A Plesant Suprise on a visit to Saint John

Oct 2022 • none

On a cruise ship stop at St John, we visited ECB. The bistro was emphatically recommended by a local as a great place for lunch or dinner. On the way back from the City Market we stopped by and had a wonderful lunch. It is readily apparent that great care and love are put into every dish. We each had an ECB burger; it was the best burger I have had in a long time. It was prepared as ordered and dressed to perfection. The desserts were outstanding my wife had the homemade cheesecake and I enjoyed the sticky toffee pudding.

Written October 18, 2022

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Brampton1823 contributions

Lovely Dinner

Jun 2024 • couples

Each dish we had was flavourful, beautifully plated and just a bit different from the usual fare. Mushroom toast was addictive, I could have eaten a lot more!. The grilled salmon was perfectly cooked and served on a bed of healthy yet tasty variety of beans and edamame. Very filling! The dinner feature was half a hen (very generous portion) served on a bed of barley, rice and other goodies. The cream sauce was delicious. It was a dining adventure of flavour, textures and presentation. Service was excellent.

Written June 26, 2024

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Lia C

Newbury111 contributions

5 ⭐️ lunch with the best veggie burgers ❤️

Oct 2024 • couples

A beautiful lunch when we were in port in Saint John, New Brunswick! We researched our restaurant’s before we got to port and this one really stood out! After a lot of “not fresh” food o the ship we were very excited to see such a great menu and again we were treated so beautifully! They made me a special non alcoholic cocktail that was lovely! We had their house salad to share and 2 of the best veggie burgers we have had in forever! For a dessert we treated ourselves to a dessert special the pecan pie! Our waitress even recommended us places to go in town for dinner that eve which was so thoughtful and again we will have this restaurant on our list to recommend to anyone travelling to Saint John ❤️❤️❤️

Written October 17, 2024

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Kennebunk23 contributions

Great local food and service!!!

Sep 2022 • couples

What a delightful restaurant. Our wait person, Erin, was personable and very helpful. The food - Oh Oh Oh! the ECB salad was delectable and my scallops and cavatelli delectable. My husband had the salmon which rivals the best ever. Make a reservation here if you are in St. John. Highly recommend!

Written September 17, 2022

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Linda G

Orlando43 contributions

Awesome seafood and Warm delicious soup!

Oct 2024 • couples

We were on a cruise ship and stopped in for lunch and just had a great experience. City market was packed so we walked down King St. and easily found this place. As I’m from Florida and my husband the Northwest we are snobbish about seafood but the Fish and Chips did not disappoint! The warm mushroom soup was so tasty. We met another lady from Dunedin, Florida and she was also gushing about the food!

Written October 18, 2024

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Tom

Saint John2 contributions

COVID takeout meal #2

Apr 2020 • none

Just finished our second ECB take-out meal since the COVID quarantine started and it was just as fabulous as the first! We normally don't do takeout but these aren't normal times, and this is not your normal take-out meal. Both times it was like a gourmet surprise pack and everything very well put together with pride. The sourdough bread was superb as well. Very well done! We love you guys!

Written April 9, 2020

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Clearwater287 contributions

Good Dinner

Jul 2023 • couples

In spite of good reviews, we were still surprised how good this place was, especially the service. We shared the strawberry salad - the waiter offered to split it in the kitchen! Not many places will do that. Very good lamb and sticky toffee pudding to share for dessert.

Written August 11, 2023

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Toronto86 contributions

Pub supper in a popular spot.

Jun 2022 • couples

Nice pub grub and welcoming atmosphere. We were at 8pm and was a little loud. Great service and decent food. We both had fish and chips and a local beer. Beer was good. FnC was ok. They messed up our order but fixed it quickly. Was happy with the experience overall.

Written June 24, 2022

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Rob H

Halifax401 contributions

Great bistro great lunch

Oct 2020 • couples

So let’s start with why we chose East Coast bistro, we were looking for a restaurant with an extensive drink menu to try out a Paloma which was one of many cocktails they had on their drink menu. Upon entering the restaurant they insisted on following all Covid rules including masks and hand sanitizer. Tables are appropriately spaced the place just smells clean. They have a smaller lunch menu which had enough choice for us. My wife had their bistro burger and I had the clubhouse salad. Both were excellent. Drinks were great and the service was first rate. We would certainly go back for another visit.

Written October 25, 2020

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DigbyNecker

Nova Scotia349 contributions

Very nice dinner experience

Sep 2024 • couples

We liked everything about our recent dinner experience. Location was central and pleasant. Decor was understated. Service was professional. Food was delicious. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this restaurant to any visitor to Saint John.

Written October 2, 2024

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JaxAmerican

343 contributions

Nice little place

Sep 2024 • couples

Wow, smoked salmon appetizer. Burger great and halibut with pasta shells in broth with corn and peas was lovely. Apple pie dessert also yum!

Written October 4, 2024

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