Diners & "Dives" in the Maritimes
from: www.chowhound.com

Hello:
 
We're Midwesterners planning a trip from Maine to St. John and Moncton, NB and down into Halifax and over to western PEI (but would be willing to go 30-50 miles off the track for a real good chowhound place). What kind of diners and other casual restaurants can we visit that would give us a good feel for the Maritimes?

Atmosphere is as important as the food, and I'm more interested in regional *non*-seafood dishes than in lobster or other ocean critters. I'd also like to know about places that stay open all night.
 
Thanks, all.

RESPONSE

As an expat Nova Scotian I have a couple recommendations - sorry but one IS seafood, however a very treasured and greasy dive experience.
 
John's Lunch in Dartmouth has the very best fish & chips in the province. Also try their fried clams & chips. Yum. I can't remember the address but just look it up in the phone book. I can't stress how much you need to stop by John's lunch.