Welcome to Snow Queen Family Restaurant
At Snow Queen Family Restaurant, we pride ourselves on being a cherished local gem in Antigonish, where fresh seafood takes center stage. Our menu boasts a delightful array of dishes, from lightly dusted haddock fillets to creamy seafood chowder, capturing the essence of Maritime cuisine. Family-friendly and welcoming, our eatery ensures every meal is served with warmth and speed. Customers rave about the quality, generous portions, and authentic atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for both locals and visitors alike. Join us and experience the flavors and friendly service that define the Snow Queen Family Restaurant – a true taste of our coastal heritage.
- 21 James St, Antigonish, NS B2G 1R7, Canada Hotline: +1 902-863-4890
Welcome to the charming world of Snow Queen Family Restaurant, a beloved cornerstone of Antigonish located at 21 James St, Antigonish, NS B2G 1R7, Canada. As you step inside, it’s as though you’ve been welcomed into a warm, inviting home where locals gather and culinary delights await. With a reputation built on quality and authenticity, it’s truly a place “where the locals eat.”
The menu is a delightful exploration of fresh seafood and classic comfort food. Highlights include the Snow Queen 1 Piece Fish & Chips, featuring lightly battered haddock that practically melts in your mouth, paired perfectly with homemade coleslaw and tartar sauce, all for a mere $13.99. Another fan favorite is the Seafood Chowder, a generous, creamy concoction brimming with haddock, scallops, shrimp, lobster, and clams—a dish so hearty that diners rave about its value for the price of $9.99.
For those seeking a satisfying lunch or dinner, the menu boasts delicious options such as the John's Clubhouse Sandwich. This masterpiece layers sliced chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato between your choice of bread, all for $16.99. Diners have praised the excellent service and quick preparation, underscoring the attentive and friendly staff that make every meal a relaxing experience.
- Kid's Menu: Options like Kid’s Grill Cheese Sandwich and Pancakes ensure littles ones leave satisfied.
- Unique Diner Experience: The restaurant features friendly counter service for a nostalgic touch reminiscent of old-school diners.
- Clean and Welcoming Environment: The restaurant is noted for its cleanliness, further enhancing the inviting atmosphere.
As echoed in customer voices, such as Linda Ash, who describes the food as "delicious" and the club sandwich as "the best" she's had in a long time, it’s evident that every dish is crafted with care. Meanwhile, Eunice C. emphasizes the fantastic service and the unexpectedly generous portions, like their standout seafood chowder and delightful milkshake.
Each visit to Snow Queen Family Restaurant feels like rediscovering a hidden gem of Antigonish. The vibrant community spirit, combined with delicious homestyle dishes, leaves you longing for a return visit. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this charming eatery promises a memorable dining experience that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your heart.
For more delightful moments and a taste of maritime flavors, reach out at +1 902-863-4890 or come visit us for a meal that celebrates the best of local cuisine.

Good quality, good price. Very authentic feel. You can tell it's an Antigonish institution. 'Where the locals eat'

The service was excellent. The food was hot and served quickly. Delicious. The best club and hot hamburger sandwich, I've had in a long time. Very clean. Definitely will be going back.

Fantastic service! The server was so friendly and wonderful. The food and drinks were delicious! We got a cup of the seafood chowder and couldn’t believe the size!!! Great price for the amount of food. Also got a strawberry milkshake that was delicious. Would recommend!

We had a great diner experience here. We were passing through and needed to find lunch. I was pleasantly surprised by the fish tacos, the fish batter was flavorful and the accompanying corn salsa was spicy and packed with flavour. The house salad was fresh and dressed to perfection. The staff were friendly. I'd come back here again!

We dropped in for a quick lunch when passing by Antigonish. It was difficult to find a place for lunch before 11am here. This restaurant offered great food selection from breakfast to lunch. People work here were friendly (no table service, you order at the counter and they will call you when your food is ready). We enjoyed our meal here.

It was good. The service was good the guy at the front was welcoming and perfectly friendly. The price was very good. The value was excellent. It's kind of an old school diner but no table service which is different and I thought a tiny bit unusual but altogether fine. It was very busy.

amazing food, really friendly and patient service, clean washrooms. if i lived any closer i'd definitely come back it was 10/10! seafood chowder was amazing and fish tasted great!! tartar was awesome and definitely made in house.

A regular stop any time we are in town from the prairies. Love the seafood chowder, fish and chips is large portions and the fried haddock wrap is great as well! Friendly staff and I like the murals on the walls of the history of the place.