Moonshin'hers Café Bistro Inc. in Edmundston

45 Rue de l'Église, Edmundston, NB E3V 1J3, Canada

★★★★★
(167 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
moonshinhers.com
Address
45 Rue de l'Église, Edmundston, NB E3V 1J3, Canada
Plus Code
9M8F+F4 Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–2 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–2 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9 PM
Friday
11 AM–9 PM
Saturday
4–9 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
167 reviews

Most Mentioned

burger (12) whiskey (9) chicken wings (8) atmosphere (6) selection (6) price (6) brewery (5) chicken and waffles (4) beef tartare (3) cheesecake (3)
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★★★
November 1, 2024

Food was uninspired and lacks seasoning. Service was underwhelming and lacked care, even with us being two of four total people in the entire pub. Frozen fries are not the definition of a gastro pub. Cute place, but experience is less gastro and more pub.

★★★★
September 24, 2024

They fooled up our order and we had to wait an extra 45 minutes or so to get our food. When the food came it was all amazing. We had wings, burgers and a cheesecake. They did comp the cheesecake for their error. Our next time in Edmundston we will be back at Moonshin'hers.

★★★★★
September 1, 2024

All 4 teams of us had a fabulous dinner. Service was fantastic, great atmosphere and very interesting menu with food absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
August 16, 2024

What a fantastic dinner! We had the Tuna Crudo, Tomato Carpaccicio, and Wings. All very tasty. Along with drinks and great service. We highly recommend Moonshin'hers.

★★★★★
August 13, 2023

Gordon Ramsey, move over. Wife and I stopped in yesterday. After travelling Canada and eating at hundreds of restaurants in my life, this one is my favorite. We had the charcuterie, wings and desert. Was incredible. We sampled 5 of their beers, wife had their whisky sour…nothing quite like it. We were so impressed. They have a perfect blend of fine dining mixed with small town hospitality and charm. I’ve eaten at restaurants almost twice the price and they don’t touch this place. In terms of food or hospitality. I’ve been running my own business for the last 16 years, I can recognize what makes a good establishment and these folks got it! The staff were incredible, the atmosphere was chill and the dining experience was terrific. The only fault I could think of is location, it’s 6 hours from my house. This establishment belongs down on the water in Halifax! So if you could just pack up and move that would be fantastic. Anyone thinking on stopping in for a bite, highly recommend. 👌

★★★★★
June 21, 2023

What a great place! It is unique, but not weird - a great selection of beer, whiskey and food! They offer beer and whiskey flights, allowing you to sample a variety. Love the suggested whiskey flights! The server was fast and helpful.

★★★★★
November 20, 2022

Delicious food and a great atmosphere. I would recommend the whisky flights and the poutine. Don't forget dessert! Update: Their whiskey flights are amazing. They added more selections and the staff is amazing at making sure you know what you're getting. The food is just bursting with love and attention. You can tell the food is a cut above the rest, a real diamond among the rough. Thank you!

★★★★★
August 26, 2022

My experience here was amazing. The drinks were lovely and the food was terrific. The flavors and presentation was beyond most Toronto restaurants. The price points were fantastic for the quality received. Shoutout to our server Abigail for making it a great night. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for an amazing experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Really decent food. Fresh, and great service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

We went to eat at moonshin hers a few times. Food never disappoints us!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Weve been following their posts on Facebook for a while, salivating over their food photos. During our visit to the region, we couldn t resist the obligatory stop for dinner time! We were NOT disappointed in any way. The menu is so interesting that it is difficult to order just one dish. Contrary to the previous opinion, we loved the fries! Accompanied by a gravy worthy of divine creations and a spicy mayo with a slightly smoky taste a pure delight! The Italian sandwich? Wow, perfect! Every flavor is there, well balanced. And the fried haloumi salad, wow again! The acidity of the vinaigrette is perfectly balanced, a delight. We can t wait to try the evening table! A place to visit and revisit, without hesitation!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Food and service was great. A pleasant experience

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Superb evening at the Monnshinhers pub, too bad were only passing through! Superb dishes bursting with flavors, very friendly service, then an offer of cocktail palettes in addition to the beer one. We will definitely come back when we come back to the area!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Always love visiting Moonshiners

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent!!! 5 stars from us!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Fantastic food, great beer and awesome service. Its a happening spot, with a chill vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good food, good beer from the neighboring brewery and good service from Hélène. Were going to talk more about this little gem of Edmundston. Well be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I drank a cerveza republic there. Before hitting the road again for my tour of NB, I will come back, good atmosphere, great choice of beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Micro-brewery beers adjacent to the restaurant, terrace and bilingual waitress. Service in French. Parking at the rear.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

On vacation, great discovery, so good and different, a must in Edmundston, thank you Hélène, excellent service and advice

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very good and friendly

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

What a relaxing and great place to dine out, excellent service, great food. Looking to go back to try their lunch menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Amazing bistro to have lunch, beers or whatever. I have the cheeseburger with seasoned fries and it was incredible. Sorry did not get any pics but let s just say it was all gone at the end. Be sure to stop in and say hi to Helen our server who will take great care of you. Enjoy!!!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Very nice atmosphere! Good service and good food! Very large selection of Whiskey!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Best place in town to have a good meal, a fancy drink and a few local beers for desert. Regular menu changes keeps things interesting. The kitchen team are all foodies and love to try new things. Excellent place to go with friends and colleagues! Highly recommended for locals and tourists!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

You get what you pay for. I drive through Edmundston 1-2 times per year and this place never disappoints.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a great experience. Very nice looking...Great food and always an amazing service experience! Keep it up!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had the scallops, for the first time, and they were amazing. One of the best meals I ve ever had. Best place to eat in Edmundston NB. Vegetarian options: A side salad would have been nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious and impeccable service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Welcoming restaurant, good service, beautiful decor, good local beer downside: steak (chilled) $65 served only with chips!!! I don t call it gastronomy a little salad would have balanced the plate.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very noisy. Food ok.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We were very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the service. From starter to dessert, everything was very good. Interesting that they serve beers from Brasseurs des Petits Sault.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What a great spot! Just wish the attached brewery was open later.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My wife and I, walked in and was told the kitchen closed at 2:00 - 5:00. My wife asked to use the washroom, and was pointed in that direction. Id decided to leave when she returned. As she returned, a lovely waitress came up to ask if wed been helped. I said yes that were here to eat, and was told the kitchen had closed. Andreanne, said we have some items available, and got a menu to go over the selections. It was her initiative that garnered our business. Both of us had a career in the service industry and recognize when someone makes a sale. She sold us on the idea to stay, and have chicken wings and French fries. They were very good, and decided while in town we would come back to eat the dinner menu after 5:00.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Nice choice of cocktails. I ate the salmon plate and really enjoyed it. My partner ate the burger and really liked it. Excellent service. I definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A real gem of a place. No complaints. I suggest you make reservations, as it can get busy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My husband and I were looking for a lunch spot in Edmunston NB. We stopped in at Moonshin hers. We sat outside on their comfortable patio. Our server Mandy was so friendly and knowledgeable about what was gluten free and dairy free on the menu. Lunch was delicious. My husband enjoyed his chicken wings and I my bunless hamburger. Thanks again Mandy sure was great to meet you! Kim and Rick

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice service good selection, a good experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The beer and fries there were excellent! Mandy was adorable and gave good advice!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Moonshin Hers is superb. My wife and I have been lucky to have tried some of the best restaurants in major cities in North America and Europe. We discovered this place while on a fall road trip through the Maritimes. The night before we had tried one of the top-rated restaurants in Quebec that is famous nationwide. Moonshin Hers outdid that Quebec belle by a country mile. Here in northern NB we found cooking that ranks above almost all other places we have tried in Canada. It is not an extensive menu, but it is a focus on great flavour and freshness. Plus, it s located by a craft brewery and the brews are excellent. The service is blue chip (thanks Jaymie!) and the atmosphere and decor reflects the fascinating history of this beautiful Saint John River region. (Wait until you see the pictures of the Al Capone of Madawaska. ) Here is a toast to the Moonshin Hers smuggler ancestors who reflect the entrepreneurialism and joie de vivre of this region!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A micro brewery, a long list of Canadian whiskeys and original dishes full of humor, in short, an address not to be missed

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Every dish is a surprise and super delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Stopped here last week on our way through NB. It was so good we had to come back. The food here is amazing, the waitresses are great. Mandy was our server last night, she was patient, helpful and personable.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, impeccable service and very nice atmosphere!! Parking: Easy Wheelchair accessibility: Easy

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent!!! Good good food ! Nice atmosphere and great service !!! Thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome food. Great selection of whiskeys. Great locally brewed beers.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food, very courteous and smiling staff, good service. The furnishings could use an update and the chairs could be more comfortable.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good atmosphere, good beer! But after 9 p.m., no more beer... Should have some in stock when the microbrewery closes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good service and excellent food and beer

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Gourmet menu for those who like to try. Still very good. Welcoming staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

It s our second time at the Moinshin hers and if we were allowed to half stars I would rate my experiences a 4 1/2. They have delicious locally brewed beer. The waitress we had provided a great service and, on both occasions, we were pleased of our experience. The wings are phenomenal. The skin is crispy and the dipping sauce is to die for. The beef tartare is tasty and well presented. I understand That they crumble their crostini in the tartare itself but I would appreciate it more with a piece of fresh bread, grilled over the flames. The provencal burger with the aioli is delicious. However, it needs a bit of fresh contrast with something like lettuce and pickles or a fresh slice of tomato. The boiling hot splashing cherry tomatoes with the acidic tomatoe juice is not a texture nor a taste that complements well the burger. The poutine is good. First time I tried it was perfect. However the gravy was more liquidy tonight. Too watery. Desserts are pieces of art. If you like chocolate, take their campfire one. It s a deconstructed s more s made with a chocolate fudge and burnt marshmallows. It s to die for. My only true negative comment towards a plate was the cheesecake. The presentation is super. But it s literally soften cream cheese spreaded on the plate, topped with fruits and pieces of sponge honeycomb (Like in those crunchie chocolate bars). The cream cheese was salty and lacked something like a white chocolate ganache that would make the taste so much better for a dessert. If they d modify that, the dessert would be perfect. We didn t try their whole menu yet but probably half of it. Great spot. Some minor changes to be brought to elevate some of their plates even more but overall it s a must go when you drive by Edmundston. For people of any age. Thank you.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We had the beef tartare to start, mahi-mahi, chicken and waffles, burger and poutine. Great service the burger was the best one I ve ever had and I order burgers often. The poutine gravy was delicious. Beer suggestions were great and we went to the next door brewery to have some samples and buy a few to take home. Would definitely go back if ever in Edmunston.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Surprisingly nice place on my way down highway 85, love their cauliflower soup.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Just excellent! Food, drink, and ambience. Nice big patio

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Gourmet brasserie restaurant. Cozy and lively atmosphere Parking: Free

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food, beautiful atmosphere, good service but long, at least 1/2 hour to get our dishes

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The service is so slow that by the time the main course arrives, you will have already forgotten what you had for starter! Apart from that, the staff is very friendly. Finally, if you want a hamburger without the fries but with a salad, then you will have your fries and will have to buy a salad as a second main course...

December 22, 2022

Would not seat even though restaurant was about 25% full, extremely rude.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent food and drinks worth a visit definitely will return.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very busy location, lots of outdoor seating, large alcohol beverage selection, creative seasonal menu

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Little pricey

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

An excellent surprise. This year its the best restaurant Ive eaten at; Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick combined. Elsewhere, I have often eaten ordinary, expensive food. Not there, the products and the original flavors justify the prices.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

WoW, que du WoW ! Nourriture excellente, présentation superbe, service extraordinaire ( Mandy notre serveuse extra c est agréable d avoir quelqu un qui aime son travail ) . Nous avons mangé la planche cochon, les calamars sans oublier le tartare de b uf boucané une découverte . Nous avons hâte d y retourner pour découvrir tous les autres plats du menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good beer and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A good bistro offering local Edmundston beer, Mendy was very warm and welcoming Excellent service, I absolutely recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

First time in Edmundston...what a find! Delicious food and drinks! Loved every minute....great service too! Cheers!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Absolutely perfect I love it ! Its my favorite restaurant ! Everything made 100% perfect. Food is deliciously good!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Wow. Did not expect this quality of food in Edmunston! Major city hub quality, if not better. We ordered the duck and the seafood linguine. It was amazing. I have never had duck before and it was stellar. I loved that it was served with brussel sprouts instead of boring potatoes. The linguine was the best seafood pasta I have ever tasted. They make their pasta fresh, the lemon flavour was on point as were the scallops, mussels & calamari in the dish. Paired with the local craft beers from the adjoining brewery and a dessert that was not too sweet (dessert doesn t have to mean pure sugar! Yay! Finally someone who understands this!) and an attentive server who spoke English right away (hooray!). We will be returning every time we are here! Thank you so much for the highlight of our stay!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food was delicious and service was very good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The Food I Got Was great cuisine I would bet that everything is good here !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great experience...service is wonderful and food is flavourful and fresh.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The food is succulent and the dishes are well presented. Excellent service, welcoming staff, a unique place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We had a beautiful meal. They make so much in house and it really shows. Wings, burger, and chicken waffle was exceptional. Service was excellent. Exceeded our expectations!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great dining. Ive had chicken and waffles in Florida and Georgia, same meal here is very comparable. Parking: Lots of free parking.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very beautiful place, its worth the detour!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great restaurant, very clean place, super beautiful plates and quality, a must!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

An incredible lamb dish!! 11/10. Thanks to Thomas for being a great server and to the live musician. Great charming spot. So glad to have joined you for this meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

They (or rather they!) found the perfect formula! A bistronomic restaurant with an impressive menu that has nothing to envy of those in large centers, while maintaining that personal and inviting approach that one expects to find in a smaller town, like Edmundston. I am simply won over! Absolutely worth trying! Gluten allergy (celiac) respected without diminishing the taste experience. Thank you to the chef and Céline for taking the time to analyze the menu and telling me what I could eat without risk and without distorting the dish. I will come back...often! :)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very nice but pricey

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We are always so well served Thank you very much

★★★★
December 22, 2021

The best

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We stopped at this place for dinner and we were not disappointed! Beautiful terrace! The fries with Cajun mayo are excellent! The hamburger with Doritos cheese is super good too!

December 22, 2021

Bad service and pricey!!!

December 22, 2021

Really bad service for really expensive food that is not that good I wouldnt recommend anybody to go to this place .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Day trip to Edmundston. A visit to the Moonshiners is a must

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Driest 26$ burger I ever had. It crumbled in the bun.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food Excellent service Great atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love this restaurant! Great place to stop between Montreal and Moncton... the chicken burger and pouting is absolutely amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious chicken and waffles! We were able to eat with our dog on the terrasse. I enjoyed 2 pickle Caesars!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Limited menu but the service was excellent

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The menu went upscale. They doubled the prices and reduced the mains to an assortment of 4. We arrived at 4:30 only to be told that mains would not be available till 5 p.m. Appetizers only. I opted for a local brew and 6 dessicated chicken wings collected from some underfed fowl. The spaghetti offered on the mains was $30! Ive yet to pay $30 for a spaghetti meal. Thats usually what charity drives offer as a meal for far less! The beer came from the berry next door, Petit Sault. I recommend the Kedgewick.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Top great taste and great visual of the dishes. Good value for money

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very nice menu, excellent food and good service.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food, great service and great atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great service !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very good dinner with my partner. We loved our evening. The food was super good, the price is still affordable and super beautiful presentation on the plates. The only negative point is a very small wine list. A big thank you to Fred our server!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice beer selection, good service with friendly waiters. If you are a whiskey lover this they also have a great selection! Food is on the expensive side but we did not try it. The food that was served around us smelled delicious though.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food and excellent service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Stopped here on our road trip, and so glad we did! The food was delicious. We came late so unfortunately we had a small menu to choose from. It took a while to come to the table, but it was really tasty. We got the chicken and waffle and chicken wings. Portions are never huge at a gastro, so don t come if you re starving. The vibe and music were good. Overall, worth a try. We d definitely come back

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Perfect spot to relax and enjoy gastronamique meal slowly . we will be back !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

We drive from Quebec to The Maritimes at least once a year and this will definitely become a regular stop. Delicious food/beer and friendly staff, and 10 minutes from the highway!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The Kinky Platter was great, very lovely mix of flavors, enjoyed everything on it. Also, had the best new burg her in town! The Kinky Platter and the 20/20 Burg her are my favorite new discoveries of the moment. Very highly recommended!

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good, but expensive...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Always excellent! Experiences with extraordinary taste that cannot be repeated at home! The menu changes, which is nice. Excellent service and atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent atmosphere, excellent choice of whiskey, Petit Sault beers on tap, what could be better?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The atmosphere and decor is perfect. The food is worth more than what you pay for... They are presented like works of art because the presentation is so beautiful and I understand that people would want to take a photo of them before eating (and Im not the type to be fan of that, but now I understand). The ingredients they use are of high quality and their chef knows how to prepare them well... So far I have had the chance to taste their hamburger, the wings with maple sauce, the truffled pasta, the duck breast and their bourbon tart for dessert... Everything was delicious and the service excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Seriously good stuff here all of our plate were good the service was friendly the place is nice and the beer soooo good from petit sault

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good Food. The cheesecake is phenomenal. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Loved my experience at this restaurant and will be back for sure. I found the food was very tasty and as original as the restaurants concept. I strongly recommend trying this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The burger is WOW. Best one in edmundston!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very nice place, friendly staff and very good food

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Excellent food, great ambiance ... Service is professional but approachable in style.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Incomprehensibly delicious. Amazing real food. Service was excellent. Great place for a date!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Beautiful place with a very warm atmosphere. The prices are reasonable and everything is very good. The outdoor terrace is a very nice addition in summer while the interior decor is truly inviting. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxed place to enjoy both a coffee and a quick meal. The Whiskey bar looks very interesting also for people visiting in the evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Superb atmosphere and excellent services

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Lobed it all of it