Top Restaurants in Cape Breton Island
Top Things to do in Cape Breton Island
- 1. Cape Breton Highlands National ParkOfficial Cape Breton Island Tourism OfficeParks Canada Sample itinerary
- 2. Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic SiteOfficial Cape Breton Island Tourism OfficeParks Canada Sample itinerary
- 3. Cape Breton Miners' Museum
- 4. Cabot Trail
- 5. Skyline TrailOfficial Cape Breton Island Tourism OfficeParks Canada Sample itinerary
- 6. Highland Village
- 7. Ingonish BeachOfficial Cape Breton Island Tourism OfficeParks Canada Sample itinerary
- 8. Middle Head Trail
- 9. Inverness Beach Boardwalk
- 10. Alexander Graham Bell National Historic SiteOfficial Cape Breton Island Tourism OfficeParks Canada Sample itinerary
Most Popular Pub food in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Best Pub restaurants nearby. Discover the best Pub food in Cape Breton Island. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Pub restaurants near you.. "For simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all." So said Alexander Graham Bell of the island he adopted as his home. Rich with Celtic, Mi'kmaq and Acadian heritage, Cape Breton is a delight for history buffs, music lovers and explorers of nature. Immerse yourself in 18th-century life at the Fortress of Louisbourg, explore the winding roads and Atlantic vistas of the Cabot Trail, and seek out a local Ceilidh for a lively and rousing experience.
Things to do in Cape Breton Island
10. Papa's Pub & Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 145 reviews
Where great food & good friends come together. Pizza for the serious pizza lover.
Reviewed By Eastskye
We spent all day up on Cape Breton and returned a bit late for supper; this was one of the only places open to eat at 8 pm. The restaurant is clean and the waitstaff is friendly and helpful. We ordered an extra large pizza with everything but the kitchen sink on it, and our waitress brought us some cheesy garlic bread to try as a perk. It's a friendly place and we noticed several groups of friends having dinner together and having a wonderful time, so it was nice to know that locals patronize it ... always a good sign.
9. Cabot Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Whether stopping in for a quick post-round snack or lingering longer, Cabot Bar offers diverse menu offerings, including locally-caught seafood, fresh salads and small plates that can be shared amongst friends on our greenside patio.
Reviewed By Allie P
Great location right on the course with a fantastic ocean view too! Inside or outside it is a relaxing place to grab a drink!Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write this review - we love hearing about guests experiences! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us at Cabot Bar. We are so lucky to host Mother Nature's great views from Cabot Bar and Panorama (upstairs restaurant).We hope so welcome you back soon! Best regards,Andrew A
8. Bonnie Prince
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By Patricia M
Quickly taken to our table with the menus coming right behind!Drink order was given and promptly brought to the table.We placed our food orders and the meals came very quickly.The fish and chips were great as was the clubhouse sandwich!The chicken curry was curry only in colour! The meal looked and tasted like SOUP! The waitress told me it would have a sharp curry taste. There was NO curry taste! I had to use a soup spoon to try and eat some of the meal. It was not enjoyable to eat that way! I should have complained about the worst curry I have ever eaten in a restaurant or anywhere!! I took the majority of the meal home. Much later in the evening, the liquid was absorbed by the rice and made it more pliable! So two people really enjoyed their meals while I lucked out at the restaurant food wise!!!
Where to Eat in Cape Breton Island: The Best Restaurants and Bars
7. The Frolic'n Folk Pub & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Come in & enjoy a homemade meal, while you sip on a crisp local ale, & take in the sounds of the Islands best musicians. We offer a full pub menu, 6 local draught on tap, several wine selections, & a fully stocked bar. Our chef puts out a daily special, a
Reviewed By OldOldBob
Iona is pretty isolated. Surrounded by water and beautiful views. We came in late for lunch and got prompt service. We shared the seafood chowder and the seafood platter. Maybe the best chowder on the island. Really the best pub food you're going to get on Cape Breton. Of course next to the Highland Village.
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6. Glenora Inn & Distillery Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By TrvlAnywhere
Just to be clear, this is a review of the "fine dining" restaurant at Glen Ora, and not of the more casual pub. My husband and I found this restaurant to be an odd mixture of very good, and some real misses. We arrived at 7:30 pm to find the restaurant less than half full, however the receptionist had to check to make sure we had a reservation before seating us. Although no one else was seated after us, other people tried to, but were turned away. Odd. Perhaps they limited capacity because of kitchen or serving staff issues? BTW, the grounds of the distillery are well landscaped, at least near the restaurant (the front fountain needs some help).There was live music (piano) when we arrived, however the playing stopped at 8 pm and never resumed. There was not even any piped-in music, so the restaurant was eerily quiet for most of our meal.Successful dishes included: Digby scallops wrapped in bacon and a delicious sorbet/granita flavored with whiskey (how do they do that, since alcohol won't freeze?). Sesame crusted seared tuna was not bad, but I'm not sure this was prepared on site (it's available wholesale).Misses: stone cold bread basket and a fish chowder that was gloppy and had too little fishAll in all, not a bad meal, but not one to write home about. I will be sure to pass your comments along to the necessary departments. We are happy to read that you enjoyed the beautiful grounds as our gardener works so hard to keep everything beautiful at Glenora. The pipe jetting from the holding pond, although resembling a fountain, is actually a water return pipe from the distillery building which is necessary for when we are preparing to distill. We, being so rurally located, do have a staffing issue in all departments after our students leave to return to school. Our reason for checking that all guests have a reservation is solely because we have to try to time all seating's to ensure better service both from the servers and the kitchen. I'm happy to read that parts of your visit were enjoyed, and assure you we will take a closer look at the areas that were not. We appreciate your visit and your review. Thank you! Bertha
5. The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 490 reviews
Visit Cape Breton's Authentic Irish Pub! "Your Passport to the Irish Experience" - Open Daily at 11am - Full Lunch and Dinner Menu - Weekend Brunch - Weekend Late Night Menu - Rooftop Patio - Free Live Music - Locally Owed - Open Year Round
Reviewed By localcanadian793
We stopped in here during a walk around the downtown area in Sydney.We split a plate of Nachos (there was soooo much melted cheese -yum!) and each had a draft.Staff was friendly and chatty and the food (nachos) was served hot and was a large portion full of toppings. Very large building with seating both inside and outside on a patio deck.5/5
4. Doryman Pub & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
An original pub built in 1966 with astonishing view of the harbour and Cheticamp Island. Watch fishing boats or whale tour boats while enjoying a fabulous meal, a cold drink, or listening to one of our raved ceilidhs or live music acts. Many locals eat an
Reviewed By jim72150
Hangout for the locals. Good, reasonably priced food. Not fancy at all. Friendly staff. They have live music some nights but we left before the performance We agree it is not fancy...Part of this is to keep the long living story of The Doryman...Its hard to decide if we change the inside, and put booths or what, but it will affect the sound for our live music. I am in the process of getting some new tables and chairs at least, and doping the washrooms over, and working on bar area...I'm happy that in most cases our food satifies our customers, and at a reasonable price. Service is also a major asset so i am glad it went ok, and thank for taking the time to review us...Hope to see you again....
3. Miller's Tap and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 259 reviews
Miller's Church Street Patio; Seafood and Chophouse is located behind the Maritime Inn Port Hawkesbury on Reeves Street, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. We run daily features for both lunch and dinner. We have highchairs and coloring
Reviewed By Chris B
We spent an evening in Port Hawkesbury on our way back to Ontario. The restaurant was full but not lined up out the door. The food was very good, however the owner should look to employ more wait staff. You can see this by the level of frustration they exhibited citing how busy they were and apologizing for the forgotten beverage as well as the main course arriving before the appetizers were half way done. So glad you enjoyed your meals. We are sorry to hear our wait staff wasn't on point that night and will definitely look into what the issues were that evening. We assure you that isn't the norm for us, as we have plenty of wait staff. Unfortunately, from time to time, things come up or happen that are out of our control. If you are ever in the area again, please give us another try, we promise we will not disappoint!!
Most Popular Canadian food in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
2. Governors Pub & Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1253 reviews
Reviewed By SherilynAD
I made a reservation on open table for 2 at 1130 and arrived 10 minutes later but was told that our table was given away! Adam, the host/server offered us a free drink while we waited for a table to become available, but that, too, never came. When I mentioned it to him, he said he came by where we were standing but I was looking on my phone. I guess he could have tried to get my attention but apparently he really wasn't interested in giving away a free drink so didn't bother to say anything and walked away. Adam was not a gracious host and made a poor impression for me regarding the service in Sydney, Canada.I believe Governor's Pub gets many reviews and a high ranking because of their close proximity to the cruise port. If this restaurant had a different location, I highly doubt it can attain its high ranking on TripAdvisor.
1. The Red Shoe Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1071 reviews
Reviewed By CaperCote
The atmosphere is amazing and we really love listening to the live music. The food here taste homemade and is very delicious! This is a great place to come and relax with a social beverage.
Where to eat Seafood food in Cape Breton Island: The Best Restaurants and Bars
