Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve got answers to the things you’re wondering.
What is Morse et Marteaux?
Morse et Marteaux is a wood-fired BBQ smokehouse and lobster shack operating four locations in Shediac, New Brunswick. We serve low-and-slow Texas-style smoked meats, Atlantic Canadian seafood, and everything in between. The kitchen runs on real wood, real fire, and an unreasonable amount of patience.
What does the name mean?
Morse is French for walrus. Marteaux means hammers, the tools of a carpenter. Put them together and you get The Walrus and the Carpenter, from Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking-Glass. Every business in the Shediac Wonderland family carries a thread of Carroll’s work through its name. This one just happens to smell like brisket.
Is Morse et Marteaux part of Shediac Wonderland?
Yes. Morse et Marteaux is operated by Shediac des Merveilles Inc. as part of Shediac Wonderland, a collection of tourism and hospitality businesses in Shediac. The family includes Le Moque-Tortue (a bistro), Adorable Chocolat (a chocolaterie), Le Griffon (a Victorian bed and breakfast), the Neptune Drive-In Theatre, the Bazar Neptune (a summer Friday sunset market), the Shediac Renaissance Faire, and Witzend Tours and Adventures. There is an Alice in Wonderland thread running through everything we do.
How do I contact you?
Email us at info@shediacwonderland.ca or call (506) 351-0367. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram at @morsemarteaux.
How many locations do you have?
Four. Each one operates in a slightly different context, but the commitment to wood-fired cooking is the same across the board.
- The Neptune Drive-In, 693 Route 133, Pointe-du-Chêne, NB. Our original home: the canteen at the Neptune Drive-In Theatre, serving BBQ on movie nights.
- The East Canteen and East Tikki Bar, at Parlee Beach Provincial Park, Pointe-du-Chêne, NB. BBQ steps from the water, in the summer season.
- The Shediac Festival Arena. BBQ served during hockey games, tournaments, and arena events.
- Smith & Main, 395-B Main Street, Shediac, NB, at the corner of Smith Street. Our flagship, open year-round, with hours that change with the season.
Which locations serve seafood?
Seafood, lobster included, depends on the location and the season, so check the location’s menu before you come. The Neptune and Arena canteens focus on BBQ.
Which location is open year-round?
Smith & Main. Its hours change with the season and are posted on Google and Instagram. It is the only Morse et Marteaux location where you can get your brisket fix in February.
When is the Neptune location open?
The Neptune canteen opens with the gates on movie nights, from May to October.
When is the Parlee Beach location open?
In the summer season, daily from noon to 9 pm. 2027 dates to come. The kind of schedule that makes the rest of the year feel like waiting.
When is the Arena location open?
During hockey games and tournaments at the Shediac Festival Arena. If there is ice and competition, there is BBQ.
When is the Smith & Main location open?
Year-round. Hours change with the season, and the current ones are posted on Google and Instagram.
Do you hire seasonally?
Yes. Morse et Marteaux hires seasonal staff for our summer locations. For employment inquiries, contact us at info@shediacwonderland.ca.
What kind of food do you serve?
Real Texas-style, low-and-slow, wood-fired BBQ. Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, smoked chicken, burgers, and scratch-made sides. Seafood, lobster included, joins the menu at some locations in season. The smoker does not rush. Neither do we.
What is “low and slow” BBQ?
It means the meat is cooked at low temperatures over a long period of time using real wood smoke. No shortcuts. No gas assist. The brisket you eat tonight started its journey many hours before you arrived. This is the Texas tradition, transplanted to the New Brunswick coast.
What kind of smoker do you use?
A 1,000-gallon wood-fired offset smoker, Texas-style. It is the centrepiece of our kitchen and the reason everything tastes the way it does.
What kind of wood do you use?
Maple, and plenty of it. The brisket spends at least sixteen hours in its smoke.
Do you serve lobster at every location?
Not at every location. Lobster and seafood depend on the location and the season, so check the location’s menu before you come. The Neptune and Arena canteens focus on BBQ.
Is the menu the same at every location?
The core BBQ menu is consistent across all four locations. Some carry seafood in season, and there may be minor variations depending on the venue and the season, but you can count on the fundamentals wherever you find us.
Do you have vegetarian or vegan options?
If you let us know your dietary needs, we will do our best to accommodate you.
Can you accommodate food allergies?
Please inform our staff of any allergies when ordering. Our kitchens handle common allergens including gluten, dairy, nuts, and shellfish (particularly at our seafood locations). We take allergies seriously and will advise you on what is safe to order.
Do you have a kids’ menu?
Yes. Smaller portions and child-friendly options are available at all locations.
Do you offer catering?
Yes. Morse et Marteaux provides catering for private events, corporate gatherings, weddings, community functions, and anything else that benefits from wood-fired food served to a crowd.
Can you cater events at external venues?
Yes. We cater events both at Shediac Wonderland properties (including the Neptune Drive-In) and at outside venues. If you can describe the event, we can likely feed it.
What does your catering menu look like?
Catering menus are customized per event. Options range from a full smokehouse spread (brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sides, the works) to lighter canteen-style service. Seafood options are also available. We will work with you to match the menu to the occasion.
How far in advance should I book catering?
As early as possible. For summer events and large bookings, we recommend reaching out at least four to six weeks in advance. Smaller or off-season events can often be arranged with shorter notice. Contact us at info@shediacwonderland.ca with “Catering” in the subject line.
Is there a minimum guest count for catering?
This depends on the event type and location. Contact us to discuss your needs and we will provide guidance and a quote.
Do I need a reservation?
No. All Morse et Marteaux locations operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk up, order, eat.
Is there seating?
Seating varies by location. The Neptune has the drive-in lot and patio. Parlee Beach has outdoor seating near the canteen. The Arena has arena seating. Smith & Main offers on-site seating. None of our locations require formal table service. This is canteen-style dining.
Do you accept credit and debit cards?
Yes. We accept cash, debit, and major credit cards at all locations.
Can I order online or by phone?
Check our website at morsemarteaux.ca for the latest on ordering options. Availability may vary by location.
Is there parking?
Yes, at every location. The Neptune has a 350-car lot. Parlee Beach has the provincial park parking area. The Arena has its own parking facilities. Smith & Main has its own parking. You’ll find somewhere to put the vehicle!
What is the relationship between Morse et Marteaux and the Neptune Drive-In?
Before Shediac Wonderland reopened the Neptune in 2024, the old canteen was gutted and rebuilt as the Morse et Marteaux BBQ Smokehouse. It is where the brand was born. The kitchen opens when the gates do, and the smell of slow-smoked meat drifts across the lot well before the sun sets.
Is Morse et Marteaux the food vendor at the Bazar Neptune?
Yes. When the Bazar Neptune runs on Friday evenings on the Neptune Drive-In grounds, Morse et Marteaux feeds it.
Does Morse et Marteaux provide food at the Shediac Renaissance Faire?
Yes. Morse et Marteaux serves as the food vendor for the Shediac Renaissance Faire, which takes place on the Neptune grounds and at Parlee Beach in late August.
Is Morse et Marteaux licensed to serve alcohol?
Alcoholic beverage availability varies by location and is subject to provincial licensing requirements. Where available, alcohol is served on-site only. Outside alcohol is not permitted at any Morse et Marteaux location.
Are dogs welcome?
At the Neptune Drive-In, dogs are welcome (leashed and well-behaved). At Parlee Beach, provincial park rules apply. At the Arena and Smith & Main, please check with staff. Service animals are welcome everywhere, always.
Do you sell gift cards?
Check our website at morsemarteaux.ca or contact us for the latest on gift card availability.
Are your locations accessible?
We aim to make all locations accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us in advance and we will accommodate you to the best of our ability.
Why should I eat here instead of somewhere else?
Because we built a smokehouse around a real wood-fired Texas-style smoker on the coast of New Brunswick, named it after a Lewis Carroll character, and then opened three more locations because one wasn’t enough. The brisket is worth the trip. The lobster is worth the detour. And the story, we think, is worth telling.
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Morse et Marteaux BBQ Smokehouse & Lobster Shack is operated by Shediac des Merveilles Inc. as part of Shediac Wonderland. Four locations in Shediac, NB. Real wood. Real smoke. No shortcuts.
Four Locations in Shediac:
Morse et Marteaux BBQ at the Shediac Festival Arena
84 Festival Street
Shediac, NB
E4P 2L5
(506) 351-0367
Morse et Marteaux BBQ at the Neptune Drive-In
693 Route 133
Pointe-du-Chêne, NB
E4P 4Z9
(506) 351-0367
Morse et Marteaux · East Canteen and East Tikki Bar, Parlee Beach
185 Parlee Beach Road
Pointe-du-Chêne, NB
E4P 4N9
(506) 532-4006
Morse et Marteaux BBQ Smokehouse & Lobster Shack – Smith & Main
395-B Main Street
Shediac, NB
E4P 2B1
(506) 351-0367
The Morse et Marteaux BBQ Smokehouses & Lobster Shacks are operated by Shediac Wonderland, the family of story-driven businesses created by Sébastien Després and Heather Wright. Le Moque-Tortue (our board game bistro), Le Griffon(bed & breakfast), The Neptune (our Drive-In Theatre), Adorable Chocolat (our artisanal chocolaterie), Bazar Neptune (Friday’s sunset market), Witzend Tours & Adventures (concierge kiosk at the Homarus Centre; escape rooms reopening this winter), and the Shediac Renaissance Faire: each one a chapter of a larger story about what happens when a community decides to take play seriously.
The Neptune is the chapter where the sky becomes the ceiling, the screen becomes the campfire, and the whole car becomes the best seat in the house.
Morse et Marteaux BBQ Smokehouses & Lobster Shacks
Texas BBQ, Acadian Style
Wood-fired
1000-gallon offset
