Pickle Jar Restaurant - Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton Downtown in Fredericton

Just went for drinks and cocktails. It is way too overpriced. No atmosphere at all. The service was very slow.

Fantastic selection for breakfast. Breakfast poutine was marvelous.

Excellent service and delicious eats. We had breakfast and breakfast-ish dishes. The club sandwich with fried chicken brined in dill was served with pickled tomaotes, arugula, blue cheese and Sriracha mayo dressing if I remember correctly. It was very tasty. The croque madame was delicous as well.

The ladies were very nice and the service was great.

Great food and the best Gin selection

Shake : Outside bar on the ground level. Great cocktails, and an extensive gin menu. Live Jazz quartet. A phenomenal surprise while staying in Fredericton.

Pricey breakfast but was savory. Had the Breakfast-Poutine with bacon and scrambled eggs (it wouldve been better if I ordered the eggs over-easy). The amount of gravy and cheese is seemingly a little too less for it to be called a poutine, however.

Im sorry to post a bad review everybody. But at the same time, everyone should know. I cant stand Karens. We went there as a group, waited about 40 mins before a server took our order, after that it took the better part of an hour to get our food. I ordered a fish and chips because it seemed to be one of the only real things on there that a regular Joe could order. Cause the place is a very veganesque/gluten free kinda joint. Not really fair to the average consumer. The fish was thin as could be with a rubbery like texture. The batter was very flavourless and almost like sprinkled on by hand. If youre the type of person who doesnt want coleslaw or tartar sauce, do not order it because they spread it all out over your entire meal making it impossible to just eat what you want to. Even the drink sucked. I ordered a Moosehead Draft. They brought me some kinda beer like substance with a fruity kind of flavour. It was a watered down beer, cloudier than a draft beer would normally be, and it was room temperature. All in all i think my meal alone was upwards of $25. Didnt even get full off of it either. Everything there sucked. Sorry guys. The view from the patio was about the only nice thing the pickle jar has to offer. So theres that.

Had a wonderful meal for our wedding anniversary, my only complaint is that there arent samples of all the sauces available for sale. I wanted to try the dill pickle hot sauce, but they didnt have an open bottle, I still bought a bottle for home, and thoroughly enjoyed it!

Absolutely amazing! Food and service was outstanding. Lots of options including vegan and gluten friendly items. Dietary restrictions: Menu indicates gluten free and vegan options.

Very beautiful atmosphere and beautiful food as well. Vegetarian options: Fettuccines Food : 5/5 |

First time here a couple of weeks ago, booked a reservation for myself and my brides maids for my bachelorette and the food was absolutely amazing, the only thing we all found was a little frustrating was the wait time on the server, we found she was not around a lot, and we had to wave over another employee in order to get water or anything else. Other than that the restaurant was great. Just need to work on being more attentive to her tables.

Excellent food, fantastic waitstaff. As someone who spends a lot of time in hotel restaurants, it was a treat!!

Great breakfast, great service!!

For a hotel restaurant, the atmosphere is easy going enough to not off put a more casual diner, but nice enough that dinner feels nice and upscale. Food is excellent, and the menu push for vinegar/pickled/fermentation leads to some unique and delivious food. Easily one of the best restaurants in town.

Stopped in for some jazz and yummy food. Ei Ei was our fantastic server,she was pleasant and attentive, great personality! It was nice evening of drinks and jazz!

Wonderful Burger Battle experience! The service was impeccable! Parking: Parking on the street is super easy Food : 5/5 |

Went to the Pickle Jar for the YFC Burger Battle and they did not disappoint! The food was spectacular, the service was amazing and the atmosphere was fun!

The Pickle Jar has fantastic staff and is such a great place to eat and relax. It quickly became my favourite breakfast spot and you have to try Sarah s Mother s Meatloaf - trust me on this.

Had the YFC battle burger and it was amazing! I genuinely wish it was a regular menu item as I would get it again. My wife found the dill pickle wings too salty but I likes them.

Been there twice now. The flavors just dont hit us. Seems popular so likely just not our taste. Varied menu and staff are good. Food

If you like pickles and dill seasoning, you will love all the food here.

A hidden gemstone in the heart of downtown Fredericton. The food is phenomenal from start to finish. The service was very prompt. If only it was the norm to eat dessert first..their desserts are the bomb!!

Slow service and the atmosphere of an orphanage, thanks to a visiting hockey team. Kids running wild through the restaurant.

Lovely restaurant. Variety of delicious choices. Friendly & helpful staff. Good value. Great spot

The worst reviews talk about excessive salt. So will I. I ordered the Trout with veggie salad. The veggie saute was incredibly salty. The Trout not much better. Sent them back. Ordered a tuna melt. It was loose tuna under cheese on wet bread. Also extremely salty. Who salts Tina melts? Sent it back. The chicken wings were not bad, but lacked flavor. Had breakfast yesterday a Benny with mushrooms and Brie . That was excellent. My bottom line, go elsewhere for dinner. Good for breakfast. Server was very nice.

We ordered the fettuccine with optional chicken. It was good but lacked in chicken for the extra charge. Dill pickle dip for an app with lots of warm pita, that was amazing!We would definitely return but try another main dish. Great atmosphere! Super friendly server!

Well .. This was my first time eating here and I had the dill dip with a margarita,then I had the chicken club and all of it was absolutely delicious. Food

Tried the pickle jar for the dine around freddy special. Server Olivia was fantastic although server Josh wished us good luck on the phone when inquiring about reservation times failing to mention that there are no reservations on the bar side. The starter salad was essentially a bowl of under seasoned coleslaw and the chipped beef on toast was reminiscent of a hot hamburger sandwhich on white untoasted bread with a bland white gravy. The vegan chicken and waffles were decent, the chicken which (i believe was a deep fried seitan) was tasty however the crispy exterior housed a mushy texture on the inside. The drinks were appropriately priced but the final bill certainly did not reflect the quality of the meal in my personal opinion.

We tried The Pickle Jar the other day for the first time. We started with the pickle dip which was delicious! We were a bit disappointed in our meals as both my chicken and my partners pork were over cooked. The potatoes however were delicious, as were the drinks. And what a fun surprise to have a little pickle buffet! The waitress was wonderful and definitely made our experience better!

Mariah, check whats on the Green Plate Special a common question asked every Monday at Mayday! We absolutely LOVE the food at Pickle Jar and of course the service is phenomenal! Crystal and staff are amazing! - Mariah

Great food, great presentation, the staff was friendly and quick

Live band and good drinks. Nothing special with the food

They have great food. My daughter and I have lunch there and love it! Ask to sit in Livs section- she is awesome.

First time visiting. I had the dill wrap, my partner had the meatloaf and we shared the pink lemonade cheesecake. All the food was good! Also had a flight of tini tinis and it was nice to try some different drinks. Ali was our server and we both agreed his service was 10/10! Friendly, welcoming and helpful. Thanks for A lovely evening

Service was great and food was even better. Got the Burger battle burger and it was one of the most delicious burgers. It was a bit hard to find; the point on Google maps shows it a bit before it actually is. Its inside the Hilton. Restaurant was clean and warming. Overall would definitely go again.

Good food

Excellent all around!

The food is unique, delishish, and pickle themed.

Party of 10, service was slow, 3 peoples dishes were cool, one was overcooked (mushy noodles), soggy panko crusted fish, flavors either too strong or none at all, and incomplete pairings. Overall, the menu looked so promising and we were all so excited to try everything, but the delivery was sadly missing. Also, way overpriced, especially for the quality of food and service. None of us will be going back unfortunately.

Great atmosphere, especially in the summer on the upstairs terrace. Delicious oysters and martinis. If you get the chance to sit in Gio s section he is the best waiter.

Reliable, fast and amazing food everytime, everything we tried was incredible and the hours of the place are good too. 10/10 would recommend.

Appetizers were amazing. Veggie burger was bland. Service was great. Too few vegetarian options on the menu. Vegetarian options: Too few vegetarian entrees on the menu. I have tried them all and none are good.

Always good, better when you have good company

In the heart of Fredericton, the location is super interesting if you want to eat in town, however it is a hotel restaurant and although the food is excellent, the atmosphere is rather sanitized. If atmosphere is important to you, the small restaurant facing the hotel will suit you better.

Dill pickle poutine

I recently dined at Pickle Jar, the Hilton hotels restaurant, and had a fantastic experience. The patio seating was delightful, and the food quality was excellent. While slightly pricier than other downtown options, it was still reasonable. The chicken bibimbap was a standout, offering a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors that required refreshing sips of water. Highly recommended!

Awesome

Always clean and great atmosphere! Been there for both breakfast and dinner and absolutely enjoyed both. Waiters are very friendly and professional.

Try the bibimbap, its stupendous

Fish and chips were over cooked very dry and tasteless

This is (or was) one of our favorite places in Fredericton, we frequent it often. Last night we seated on the patio for drinks and apps... after the initial drink order we were essentially ignored the rest of the time we were there. Our waiter, Brad, passed by numerous times without checking on us, see if we needed to order food, more drinks, my glass had been empty for atleast 10 minutes before my wife flagged him down to order an appetizer... the food came quick enough, no complaints there, but we had to take plates, napkins and utensils from another table, ourselves, because we werent given any. As mentioned, been here many times, but the service was so aweful I dont think Id bother again. Well find a new spot after last night.

Ahhhhhmazing!! The food was fantastic as well as the service. We will definitely be back.

My partner and I had tuna melts. We did not finish them as they were pretty gross. Very salty canned tuna on a soft piece of white bread, fries, which went with it, were also extensively salty. We asked for soda water and got one smallest can I have ever seen in my entire life. We paid much more for this than it was worthy of.

Had the Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and they were amazing! Worth the price!

A great breakfast menu enjoyed the french bread sandwich.

Great place for lunch.

Love the place!. 7 of us. The food is ok. Very salty!, most of the dishes, dessert is great. Our waitress, Ei Ei was the best!. The drink is ok.

Super excited about the Pickle Jar. I have gone four times now and each time was awesome! The menu has good choices, they can accommodate to most dietary needs and the atmosphere is great (Inside, outside and terrace). The vegan fish and chips, the regular fish and chips and traditional breakfast are all great choices. The espresso martini is also delicious in my opinion. I would highly recommend.

Great Spot !!! Live Jazz Music Great drinks & food Super fast service Polite servers Ill definitely be back, especially for the Tini Flight

Good food and service. They make their own butter and bread.

We love the pickle jar! Always good food and service is always wonderful!

We came here for dessert after a disappointing anniversary supper at a restaurant down the street. The server went out of his way to ensure we had a great dessert experience. Delicious food and excellent service!

Delicious tiny Tinis and great bar food! Server was incredibly kind and the atmosphere was great for a casual Saturday night. Only issue was backless stools which got a bit uncomfortable, but otherwise great place.

Great spot with a great atmosphere. Ben is an awesome bartender and will definitely have us returning.

Good drinks and great service. The server (Ben) was very accommodating and made for a wonderful evening. Will be returning next time we re in Fredericton.

You will be pleasantly surprised by the new delicious tastes!!! The best restaurant in Fredericton.

Loved the jazz music and atmosphere the food was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Great friendly service. I felt taken care of.

Our server was great and the food was good -- we did Dine Around Freddy and the spicy cauliflower wings, cashew Mac n cheese, and my strawberry dessert were all very good.

In my 35 years, Ive never had a server as kind and attentive as Gio! The drinks and food were delicious, but it was Gios service, by far, that made this a 5 star experience. Thank you, Gio! Well be back to see you.

Food, staff and atmosphere is an easy 10/10. Went for supper and returned the following day for brunch. My new favourite restaurant! Will definitely be returning. Don t usually leave google reviews but this place was too good not to!!

Have been here a few times and all visits were very enjoyable. Whether you eat in the bar or the restaurant, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We ate in the bar and our server, Olivia, was exceptional. Everything I have eaten there has been absolutely delicious, especially the chicken wings and the steak.

Quick and excellent service! Had a delicious Shrimp Fettucine and would definitely like to try more of the menu!

Excellent brunch with the downtown vibes to go with it

Lovely restaurant! I had brunch there one morning and the food was great, but the service was a little slow. to the eggs and red velvet waffles!

Love this place! And the service is always top notch! My fiancée and I eat here at least once a month and it s always a great time! Shoutout to Gio for wonderful service and friendly experience!

Vibes - immaculate. Service - outstanding. Food - phenomenal. I go at least 2-3 times a month and we are never tired of their menu or the atmosphere. Gio is are usual server and he never fails to go above and beyond, making sure each visit is not only great but better than the last.

Great food, great staff, great environment. Special thanks to Gino for his amazing service!

First time visitors. We had the breakfast menu. The staff was super friendly, and the food was delicious. We will be back to try the entree menu for sure.

Today, I had lunch at the Pickle Jar. My food was a very disappointing experience. I had the Duck Confit special. There was very little duck meat. There were shreds of something dry and very salty. Was it duck, chicken, pork or tuna? It was horrible! It had a few vegetables... one small slice of radish, 2 little pieces of red onion, wilted salad and little else. There was a ? Balsamic? reduction that was intense. The cheese was the best part as it neutralized the acidity of the reduction and the saltiness of the mystery meat. The vegetable fries were very nice but they hardly filled half of its tiny serving bowl. This is my third visit and I havent had good experience with the food.

My biggest complaint aside from the food was the fact that we made a reservation for 12 and we were surprised to learn that everyone was charged a fee of 18% on their bill! There was no mention of this when the reservation was made. They made over 60 dollars just to get a table ready! As for the food very disappointing. Its really only good for drinks and desert. My family and I will never go again!

Delish food fantastic

Own. Friendly employees. Excellent meals.

Super friendly and helpful waiter. Breakfast was amazing, had the red velvet waffles and husband had the eggs benedict, one of the best ones he has had. Would definitely return if we are in town.

We on our way to PEI and were staying at the Hotel and we decided to have room service. Food was delicious and it was beautiful displayed. Thanks so much.

Parking: Good

I question many of the lower ratings for this spot. While staying at the Hilton for a long weekend I had both dinner and breakfast at the restaurant. The overall ambiance is wonderful and there are 4 different areas that you can sit in. The menu is straightforward, elegantly simple and very affordable. There were a few very pleasing surprises like fresh-made English muffins for my eggs benny and high quality lardons in my fettuccine alfredo. This is a great spot for drinks and a night out featuring weekend jazz and gin (big menu).

Absolutely exceptional. Had a brunch reservation for my bridal party recently and the terrace was clean and well laid out. The service was amazing, all staff incredibly friendly, and the food was phenomenal. I can honestly say Ive never had a better breakfast, and Ive been telling everyone about it.

My son and I love going here for breakfast. The food is delicious and the service is always great! I highly recommend the florentine eggs benedict.

The waiters were everything!!! such a wonderful experience here... they were quick to make easy recommendations when we asked, and were very attentive. Food and drink was fantastic. Love the atmosphere theyve created! We will be back!

First-time visitors in Fredericton and the restaurant. We had a dinner menu. Our waiter Lalin was super helpful. I asked for Strawberry daiquiri, which was not on the menu, and Lalin made it for me. The food was delicious. I sure recommend visiting the restaurant; we had a great experience. Thank you!

The service was excellent and great warm co ktails on a cool night. Huge, very huge variety of Gins.

First time going to the Pickle Jar, out of all the restaurants we went to throughout our trip this was by far the best. The food was amazing, had the dill pickle dip, and fettuccine, and my boyfriend had the Philly cheese steak. All three were outstanding, and beautifully plated. Our server Gio did an excellent job making sure we had everything we needed and was very attentive, but not over barring. Will definitely come back the next time we re on the east coast. 10/10

Great breakfast!

A awesome restaurant. Friendly staff. Food was delicious.

Gio and all the teams are the best

This restaurant is in a dog friendly hotel, but they dont have the appropriate license to have a dog friendly patio. Makes no sense. Go across the street to The Joyce instead. Dog friendly patio and the food/service is great.

Very Good

The food was excellent and reasonably priced. We were seated in the bar area. The bartender was very friendly and talked a lot with us as hes from the same town as we are. We had a great time and everyone should go and try the Pumpkin-tini

Great food and amazing service. Definitely check this place out, love the vibe definitely in my top 3

Tried out the Pickle Jar tonight. The service is absolutely impeccable. I couldnt have asked for a better server to assist myself and my hubby during our meal; the price and food is worth every bit. The food is absolutely divine, the atmosphere is warm and cozy, and our entire experience left us feeling better than ever. 10/10.

Good service, good food.

Dine with friends few weeks ago for dinner. Nice ambiance and live jazz band was awesome But food was not good. I had the Philly Cheese Steak and soup it tasted salty for me. my husband had the chicken bibimbap - he said it was okay but not worth the price. We had pink lemonade cheese cake for dessert which is not really good I m not sure if we are coming back to dine.

Delicious! My partner and I went and we loved it!!!

Only good thing is the view. We waited 30 minutes before our drinks were brought to us and it was not busy. I ordered the bibimbap for $17 and it was awful. They use paraboiled rice, minimal veggies that were just way over cooked, 3 little pieces of chicken and an egg in top. Extreamly small portion and tasted awful. The dish was not authentic at all so why have it on the menu? My husband ordered the montreal smoked meat with fried chips. It was way too greasy, the sandwich and the chips. We wont be going back, overpriced, bad service and bad food.

The service was the best thing Pickle Jar had to offer!! The server we had was phenomenal with our 1 year old, was playing peekaboo and was simply lovely. The food however, well, this is where my partner and I were disappointed. I had such high expectations and they fell a bit short. We ordered the kids menu burger for our son, and his burger was SO salty we didnt let him finish it (not that he wanted to - he just wanted to play peekaboo with our server). I ordered the duck confit spring rolls, tuna tartar (tapas) and 2 orders of the oysters. They oysters were perfect - cold, fresh and full of flavour. The spring rolls were okay, a bit dry for my taste and nothing to write home about. The sauce was good but I would have preferred it on the side rather than being a pool on the bottom of my plate, it was hard to eat without getting your fingers covered. The tartar was a bit on the heavy side for sesame oil, and could have benefited from more acid. My partner got the philly cheese steak, and his meal also was very, very salty - he didnt finish it either. With that said, their fries... the best fries Ive had in a while, heck Id go there for just the fries! I think Id give Pickle Jar another shot simply because their service was so good, but maybe Id just go for drinks and fries next time, skip the meal entirely.

My partner and I ate here tonight for the first time for my birthday. The food was amazing! The jalapeno hot sauce that came with the nachos was so good that we bought a bottle to bring home! Our server, I believe her name was Olivia, was absolutely wonderful. We will be coming back for another special occasion and we hope to see her again. The Gin and Jazz was a lovely unexpected touch as well. We will definitely be recommending this place to our friends.

Started out nice. Pleasant outdoor patio. Polite waiter. But then came the food. I ordered southern fried chicken and got two tiny chicken legs. My wife s steak was quite fat as well. But the bad part was the street person who wandered over yapping at us using foul language. The waiter talked to him quietly. The street urchin began to swear again and said he owned the place and wasn t leaving. I told the waiter to call the police and he said, no no, he s here all the time As if it no big deal. I told him it was ruining our night and he just nodded his head. Very poor way to handle that situation. I will never return.

I had the veggie burger today with fries and the vegan dill pickle dip which came to 40$ after tax... the burger was honestly disgusting, the consistency was pure mush and all you could taste was a tiny bit of spiciness from the jalapeños. Very disappointed with the meal today. The service on the other hand was very good and they were accommodating its just unfortunate that they accommodated poor food.

Delicious food, friendly staff and great ambience. Worth going.

Always a fantastic brunch. Love their hollandaise sauce so much. Gio is one of the best servers Ive ever had.

Great experience! The drinks are absolutely amazing, and the food is so flavourful! If you love gin based cocktails, this is the place for you. Their mixes are inventive and unique, and you have the opportunity to try more than one for a reasonable price. I had the club sandwich, and it was simply delicious! The veggie burger I tried tasted great too (black bean based patty), especially since Im not fond of mushrooms as a replacement for meat. This experience was delightful!

Excellent customer care. Exclusively to brunch on Sundays.

The burger with the fried burrata was very good. Service is great and friendly. The tater tots are really good. However, I wouldnt call them tater tots but rather fried mashed potatoes. I will not reduce the number of stars as it was good. I did expect them to be grated.

Just had the most amazing breakfast at this place. Stacey was an awesome server. My husband and I both had the omelette and when it came, the plates were heaping with home fries, bowl of blackberries and raspberries, thick toast. Coffee was of good quality as well. Highly recommend!

Awesome food, great service.

Great food, atmosphere, ambiance & service. A definite 2nd visit will be on our radar soon.

My husband & I thoroughly enjoyed our evening for Valentines Day at the Pickle Jar restaurant. Our meals were absolutely delicious, the food presentation was excellent and extremely pleasing to the eye. Our server Ali, was also excellent. Ali was very friendly and attentive to our requests. We definitely recommend the Pickle Jar, and look forward to eating here again. Thank-you, for a very enjoyable evening!!!

This place is great, I dont know why its not more well known. Everything is great, even the coffee is amazing. They really put the time and effort into all the little details.

Really friendly staff and great food, had a crazy early flight cancelled and they made sure I was happy, Ill be back !!!

Great service! Great food!

We went for the Citys Dine around Freddy event and loved the food, I think Im going to start adding Pickles to my fish chowders from now on...

Food, service and location are excellent. Portion sizes are too small for the price. $19 for 3 medium size scallops and a few veggies is ridiculous.

Great food. Great service!

Great food and awesome service!

Amazing wait staff who are very friendly and courteous. Manager (who I think is named Crystal) gave my partner and I awful looks during the entirety of our meal and was very rude. Would otherwise highly recommend; but I would look into the manager.

This review is of the menu. Id give 5 stars not counting the food. Our server (Gio) was awesome, the musician was incredibly talented and the mimosas are yummy. In general, the ambience was really good! Id only go back if I had breakfast somewhere else and Im just drinking and enjoying some live music here. I ordered Benedict eggs with bacon and my husband ordered lobster benedict eggs. Huge disappointment!! My husbands English muffins were cold, I felt bad he ate that. The eggs or the hollandaise sauce had no flavour (the black pepper in the picture was me). The sauce was so watery! truly the worse hollandaise sauce Ive tried.

Good customer service, food was great. Very clean

Service and food was great. Best part of the experience was Anthony!! His voice is amazing

Really good food and cocktails, the truffle chips made me so happy, they were just everything I wanted from a truffle chip.

Two of us went for the Dine Around Fredericton special. Service was good. The food ranged from delicious to mediocre depending on the dish. The atmosphere was a little sterile but the waitress said they are actively working to improve the feel of the place, understandable for a new restaurant. The starters, a kale salad and a squash soup with a dollop of garlic creme fresh, were the highlights of the meal.

I have to start off by saying I am a bit surprised that the meals arent served with a pickle, but I also just kind of love pickles so take that with a grain of salt. Anyway, the service at The Pickle Jar is always excellent, the food is pretty good, but the prices are a bit steep (especially if youre ordering a cocktail!!). Its the type of place Id recommend checking out, but dont know if Id keep coming back on a regular basis.

Great food and amazing staff!

Brunch was delish!

Great service and innovative cuisine.

Not many vegetarian friendly options.

Old salad, very greasy duck poutine! Good customer service.

The best restaurant in Fredericton and I dont say this lightly. My husband and I get very few dates nights and struggle to decide where to go. Nowhere ever seems to get it just right. Well tonight was different. The Pickle Jar checked every box. Gio was the kindest, most attentive server Ive had in a long time. The food was beyond amazing, portion sizes were perfect, cocktails were beautifully crafted. Oh....and the pickle bar is amazing. We have a hard time finding pickles we love and WOW we love those ones. Bonus points: we often order food to share so we can try more items. This is the first restaurant Ive ever been to that portioned the food on different plates for us. I never expect it but I was so happy that they did! This is Freddys hidden gem. If you dont eat here youre missing out on some of the best food and service our capital city has to offer. Cheers to you Pickle Jar! Well come back soon, hopefully for some brunch!

Great service and food!