Tide & Boar Gastropub
Downtown Moncton, Moncton
Restaurant in Moncton, Canada
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Tide & Boar is Moncton's most consistently recommended gastropub, delivering kitchen-led cooking at accessible prices in a low-pressure room on Main St. It's the right call for food-focused visitors who want quality without the fine-dining formality — easy to book, no dress code anxieties, and a genuine step above standard pub fare in Atlantic Canada.
About Tide & Boar Gastropub
Is Tide & Boar Gastropub worth booking in Moncton?
Yes — if you want a gastropub that takes its kitchen seriously without demanding fine-dining prices or a month of advance planning. Tide & Boar at 700 Main St is the kind of place that earns repeat visits in a city where genuinely ambitious casual dining is still relatively rare. For food-focused travellers passing through New Brunswick, it belongs on the short list alongside Catch22 Lobster Bar as a Moncton anchor worth planning around.
What to expect
The gastropub format means the service brief sits somewhere between a neighbourhood pub and a proper restaurant: table service, a focused drinks list, and food that aims higher than the room might suggest. That gap between setting and ambition is where Tide & Boar earns its reputation. Service at this price tier in Atlantic Canada can be inconsistent across the category, but the kitchen's output is the main draw here, not the floor experience. If you're arriving from a larger market expecting the polish of, say, AnnaLena in Vancouver or Alo in Toronto, recalibrate: this is a regional standout, not a national fine-dining contender, and it's priced accordingly.
For the food-curious traveller, Moncton's dining scene has been quietly developing, and Tide & Boar is part of that shift. It sits in a different register from the destination-driven experiences you'd plan a trip around — venues like Fogo Island Inn Dining Room in Newfoundland or Tanière³ in Quebec City, but it delivers real value for what it is: a reliable, kitchen-led gastropub in downtown Moncton. Our full Moncton restaurants guide puts it in broader context if you're building a longer itinerary.
Booking and practical details
Booking is direct. This is not a venue where you need to set a calendar reminder three weeks out. Walk-ins are likely manageable on quieter weekday evenings; weekends around dinner service are worth a reservation to avoid a wait. If you're planning around a specific night, book a day or two ahead to be safe rather than sorry. Check the Moncton hotels guide and Moncton bars guide if you're building an evening around the meal. For broader regional options, the Moncton experiences guide and Moncton wineries guide cover the surrounding area well.
Specific hours, phone, and current menu details are not confirmed in our database, check directly with the venue before visiting, particularly if you have dietary requirements or are travelling a distance.
Planning details
- Location
- 700 Main St, Moncton, NB E1C 1E4, Canada
- Website
- tideandboar.com
- Phone
- +1 506 857 9118
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tide & Boar Gastropub reads like a community anchor: a warm, unpretentious spot rooted in Maritime ingredients and Main Street energy. The copy emphasizes local sourcing and hospitality rather than culinary theatrics, placing the kitchen squarely in the middle ground between casual and deliberate dining. That balance produces a welcoming, charming atmosphere where both regulars popping in for a drink and diners settling in for a thoughtful meal feel at ease. The gastropub model here leans into regional seafood and hearty fare, while remaining grounded and approachable rather than trend-driven.
Best For
This is a neighborhood destination for evening meals and social nights out. The profile explicitly ties the kitchen to 'weeknight beer' service and a 'deliberate Saturday dinner,' making it well suited to after-work drinks, dinners with friends, and group outings along Moncton’s Main Street. Proximity to other bars and restaurants keeps it lively on nights out, while the gastropub’s focus on Maritime ingredients means it’s a solid pick for anyone seeking locally sourced seafood or heartier pub dishes in a relaxed, convivial setting.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the house signatures highlighted in the profile: the Seafood Chowder, Fish Tacos, Braised Boar Meat Pie, Parmesan Crusted Haddock and Fried Pickles are called out as standouts. Given the gastropub’s mix of seafood and heartier meat dishes, consider sampling both styles across a group to experience the regional larder at work. Opt for the chowder or haddock if you want a taste of local seafood, and try the Braised Boar Meat Pie for something richer and more distinctly pub-forward.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modest but welcoming decor with a lively, casual atmosphere; refined but unpretentious vibe with both upscale and rustic elements depending on location.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Seafood Chowder
- Fish Tacos
- Braised Boar Meat Pie
- Parmesan Crusted Haddock
- Fried Pickles
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 700 Main St, Moncton, NB E1C 1E4, Canada
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Alo, Contemporary, $$$$
- Sushi Masaki Saito, Sushi, Japanese, $$$$
- The Pine, Chinese, $$$$
- Aburi Hana, Kaiseki, Japanese, $$$$
- AnnaLena, $$$$ · Contemporary, $$$$
Restaurant context
How Tide & Boar Compares
The comparison venues listed, Alo, Sushi Masaki Saito, The Pine, Aburi Hana, and AnnaLena, are all $$$$ operations in Toronto or Vancouver. They are not meaningful comparators for Tide & Boar. If you're deciding between Tide & Boar and one of those venues, you're deciding between a Moncton gastropub and a national fine-dining destination. The answer is: book both on different trips for entirely different reasons.
Within Moncton itself, Catch22 Lobster Bar is the most direct peer for a food-focused dinner out. Catch22 leans harder into Atlantic seafood as its central identity; Tide & Boar offers a broader gastropub menu. If you want Maritime seafood as the main event, Catch22 is the call. If you want a more varied menu in a pub-style room, Tide & Boar is the better fit. For a city the size of Moncton, having two venues at this level is a genuine asset.
For travellers using Moncton as a base and willing to drive for a meal, the wider Atlantic Canada and Quebec dining context includes Narval in Rimouski and Tanière³ in Quebec City for a meaningful step up in ambition and price. Neither replaces what Tide & Boar does locally, they're different propositions for different moments in a trip.
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Compare Tide & Boar Gastropub
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tide & Boar Gastropub | No published awards | , | , | Easy |
| Alo | Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #72026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #24Star Wine Lists 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #32025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 Michelin 1 Star | Unknown |
| Sushi Masaki Saito | Sushi, Japanese | $$$$ | 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #522026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #722026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #162025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #602025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef Two Knives2025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants | Unknown |
| The Pine | Chinese | $$$$ | 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #112026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants · #482026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #192025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef One Knife2024 Michelin 1 Star | Unknown |
| Aburi Hana | Kaiseki, Japanese | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #292025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2032025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2572024 Michelin 1 Star | Unknown |
| AnnaLena | $$$$ · Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #122026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants · #35Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #102025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4602025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #541 | Unknown |
How Tide & Boar Gastropub stacks up against the competition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Tide & Boar Gastropub?
A same-day or next-day booking is realistic for most nights. This is not a venue where reservations evaporate weeks in advance — walk-ins are likely manageable on quieter weeknights, though weekend evenings at a known Moncton address like 700 Main St warrant a call ahead to be safe. No month-out calendar reminders required.
Does Tide & Boar Gastropub handle dietary restrictions?
The gastropub format generally means a kitchen equipped to adapt dishes rather than rigidly fixed menus, so dietary requests are worth raising directly with staff when you book or arrive. Specific menu details are not confirmed in our records, so contact the venue ahead of your visit if restrictions are non-negotiable.
What should a first-timer know about Tide & Boar Gastropub?
Expect table service and a focused drinks list in a format that sits between a neighbourhood pub and a proper restaurant — more considered than a bar, less formal than a tasting-menu spot. At 700 Main St in central Moncton, it is accessible without demanding special-occasion planning. Come hungry and without dress-code anxiety.
What are alternatives to Tide & Boar Gastropub in Moncton?
Tide & Boar occupies a middle ground in Moncton's dining scene — more kitchen-focused than a standard pub, less ambitious than a destination restaurant. If you want something closer to a fine-dining experience in New Brunswick, the options thin out quickly, which makes Tide & Boar a practical anchor for visitors who want quality without ceremony.
Is Tide & Boar Gastropub good for a special occasion?
It works for a low-key celebration — a birthday dinner or an anniversary where the point is a good meal rather than a theatrical evening. The gastropub setting keeps things relaxed, so if you need private dining, a tasting menu, or sommelier service, this is not the right format. For Moncton, it punches above the average casual-dining tier.
