Juniper Food Wine - Wolfville

My husband and I have eaten at Juniper since they opened, we have always had a great experience. It is our favourite restaurant. The food is consistently interesting and delicious and the staff are wonderful. While it?s not accessible they have a portable ramp and make no fuss about accommodating us, the washroom is accessible. It?s casual and always superb food. So glad Chef Hopgood came back to NS, our gain.

In the Google system, most 5 star ratings don?t really mean 5/5. Juniper really is a 5 star restaurant. The dishes are perfectly curated. From the delicious focaccia with flavoured butter to the golden textured Patatas Bravas to the expertly dressed tuna tartare with the most delicious turnip we?ve ever tasted. Everything was spot on. What could be so special about a fried chicken sandwich? The brioche bun had spring to it. The chicken as high quality as you can find. We didn?t leave enough room for other mains but for dessert the cream puffs impressed us with their texture. The crème brûlée (not pictured) was well textbook with a delicious bit of white chocolate whipped cream and rhubarb jam. The ambience itself was very nice and the style of the venue was obvious. Our host was responsive. Tasteful folk music played to set the mood of the Valley. It?s funny. Sometimes you go to a restaurant with very high expectations and your left disappointed. We knew nothing of Juniper and the only thing that we could accuse it of is being too perfect.

Juniper does simple delicious food very well. Dinner is more exciting than lunch, but that's how it should be! Elevated but totally approachable and accessible. Make reservations ahead of time. Host/Server is especially accommodating.

OMG! Fabulous. Small space, small menu. Not trying to be all things to all people simply focused on great food. Fabulous food service. Tasty, fresh, interesting and beautifully presented. We r in town only three nights and are already planning a return visit.

Currently my 2nd favourite restaurant in NS and my most frequented. The menu changes often and has always been excellent. My wife and I keep coming back and work our way through the menu.