A cozy shot of the interior of The Canteen on Portland with a row of tables set with wine glasses, napkins, and small flower vases, illuminated by hanging ceiling lights, with decorative round mirrors and greenery on the wall.

Dinner

TUESDAY - SUNDAY | 5PM - CLOSE

Please be aware that our menus may change depending on the availability of ingredients. If you have any allergies, kindly inform us so we can accommodate your needs.

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RESERVE YOUR TABLE

DINNER DRINKS

GFO = GLUTEN-FREE OPTION // VO = VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN OPTION

STARTERS

$17

RENEE'S SPRING SALAD

local asparagus, radish, snap peas, pickled red onion, seared halloumi, pistachio dukkah, citrus yogurt, herb salad (GFO/VO)

$17

$15

KALE CAESAR SALAD

kale, double-smoked bacon, breadcrumb, creamy caesar dressing, Ciro's Asiago (GFO)

$15

$19

SNOW CRAB DIP

Nova Scotia snow crab, dill, lemon, cream cheese, house crackers (GFO)

$19

$20

STEAK TARTARE

hand-chopped beef, shallots, lemon, Dijon, smoked oyster aioli, pecorino, parsley oil, house crackers (GFO)

$20

$18

TUNA CEVICHE

aw Ahi tuna, red onion, celery, Thai chillies, cilantro, lime, avocado aioli, house made chips (GFO)

$18

$18.50

MUSSELS & FRIES

1lb steamed mussels, shallots, Lake City Cider, thyme, garlic, side of fries, roasted garlic aioli (GFO)

$18.50

$20 / $40

FRESH OYSTERS

house mignonette, Renée’s habanero hot sauce & lemon (1/2dz / dz)

$20 / $40

MAINS

MARKET PRICE

THE CROBSTER ROLL

Nova Scotia snow crab & lobster, grainy mustard, truffle aioli, dill, toasted long bun, hand-cut fries (GFO)

MARKET PRICE

$30

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS & RISOTTO

“Cacio e Pepe” risotto, fresh pecorino, crispy prosciutto, cracked pepper, fresh parsley (GFO)

$30

$31

LOBSTER SPAGHETTINI

Maria’s Pantry fresh spaghettini, Nova Scotia lobster, roasted tomato, parsley, Parmigiano Reggiano, toasted focaccia (VO)

$31

$28

PAN-FRIED HADDOCK & COUSCOUS

pan-seared haddock, roasted tomatoes, zucchini, spinach, capers, creamy polenta, gremolata (GFO)

$28

$27

SEARED HANGER STEAK

cast iron seared hanger steak, horseradish aioli, sautéed greens, hand-cut fries (GFO)

$27

$23

THE CANTEEN BURGER

two beef patties, melted cheddar, special sauce, lettuce, pickles, frizzled onions, sesame bun, hand cut fries (GFO)

$23

$25

SEAFOOD CHOWDER

lobster, haddock, smoked haddock, mussels, bacon, potatoes, cream, dill oil, topped with a seared scallop, house buttermilk biscuit (GFO)

$25

DESSERT

CRÈME BRÛLÉE

classic vanilla crème brûlée, crunchy shortbread cookie (GFO)

$11

CARROT CAKE

House-made carrot cake, cream cheese icing, caramel, coconut streusel

$11

$10.50

CHOCOLATE-SESAME BROWNIE

flourless chocolate tahini brownie, crème anglaise, chantilly cream, sesame brittle, toasted sesame seeds (GFO)

$10.50

$10

PAVLOVA

baked meringue, ricotta whipped cream, seasonal fruit, pistachios

$10

COCKTAILS

$15

TROPICAL HEAT MARG

Habanero-Infused Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime, Mango, Citrus Rim

$15

$14

SUNDOWN MARTINI

Vodka, Aperol, St. Germain, Lemon, Rhubarb Syrup, Sparkling Wine

$14

$13

THE LOVE AFFAIR

Amaro Montenegro, Campari, Lemon, Orange, Piquette Zero, Soda

$13

$15

Portland St. G&T

Compass Wild Gin, Fever Tree Tonic, Lime, Cucumber, Pink Peppercorn

$15

GINGER MAI TAI

White Rum, Dark Rum, Triple Sec, Orgeat, Lime, Propeller Ginger Beer

$15

$11

ZERO HOUR (zero proof)

Elderflower, Lemon, Cranberry, Piquette Zero, Simple Syrup, Soda

$11

$12

CANTEEN CAESAR

vodka, house made Caesar mix, lemon, Worcestershire, hot sauce, pickled veg

$12

WHITE WINE

$12.5 | $52

TIDAL BAY

Lightfoot & Wolfville, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, 2025

$12.5 | $52

$12 | $48

PINOT GRIGIO

Riff Terra Alpina, Veneto, Italy, 2023

$12 | $48

$12 | $54

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Satellite, Marlborough, NZ, 2022

$12 | $54

$12.50 | $54

CHARDONNAY

Tawse, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, 2023

$12.50 | $54

$13 | $55

PICPOUL DE PINET

Gérard Bertrand, Languedoc, France, 2023

$13 | $55

COTE DES ROSES ROSÉ

Gérard Bertrand, Languedoc, France, 2022

$13 | $55

Sparkling Wine

$12 | $54

PROSECCO BRUT

Masotina, Veneto, Italy, NV

$12 | $54

$13 | $58

BUBBLY ROSÉ

Lightfoot & Wolfville, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, NV

$13 | $58

Red Wine

$12 | $45

MALBEC

Tilia, Mendoza, Argentina, 2023

$12 | $45

$13 | $55

PINOT NOIR

Maison Albert, Languedoc Roussillon, France, 2022

$13 | $55

$14 | $64

BARDOLINO CLASSICO

Le Morette, Veneto, Italy, 2023

$14 | $64

$12 | $54

Rioja

EL COTTO CRIANZA DOC, Rioja, Spain, 2020

$12 | $54

$14 | $63

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

BODEGAS SALENTEIN, Mendoza, Argentina, 2023

$14 | $63

Local Taps

$8.50

KILLICK SESSION LAGER

Burnside Brewing Co.

$8.50

$9.25

DECEPTION BAY IPA

Tatamagouche Brewing Co.

$9.25

BOHEMIAN PILSNER

Propeller Brewing Co.

$9.25

LAWRENCETOWN SESSION ALE

North Brewing Co.

$9.25

$9.50

CRISP APPLE CIDER

Lake City Cider

$9.50

DARTY ROTATING TAP

Darty Brew Co.

Bottles & Cans

SCHOONER

Oland Brewery Co.

CEREAL KILLER OATMEAL STOUT

Big Spruce

LOCAL NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER

NA MOJITO COCKTAIL

Edna's

PIQUETTE ZERO

Benjamin Bridge

Non-Alcoholic

FOG CITY COFFEE

Java Blend

SODAS

Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Limonatta, Aranciata

GINGER BEER or ROOT BEER

Propeller Brewing Co.

S $4 / L $6

SPARKLING WATER

S $4 / L $6

$5.50

GOODMORE KOMBUCHA

Assorted Flavours

$5.50

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ORDER TAKE-OUT ONLINE

A tall glass of red cocktail with a red, white, and blue striped straw, garnished with a lemon wedge and a sprig of rosemary, placed on a white surface near a window.

Plate with sliced steak, French fries with herbs, and a side of creamy aioli on a white marble surface.

Creamy risotto with mushrooms, microgreens, and herbs on a white plate