Easy to see why this beautiful B&B is so highly rated. (Their website touts it as one of the 10…read moremost romantic in Canada). Our room was huge. Seriously the King sized bed looked little in that room. Beautiful decor, large immaculately clean ensuite bathroom, lots of big windows overlooking the property and giving plenty of light, gorgeous common rooms and a huge back deck were wonderful features found here. We didn't have dinner, but the dinning room is a restaurant open to the public and featured an elegant menu. Right adjacent there is a little bar area where you can purchase an evening drink to help you unwind. Breakfast was served in the dinning area at individual tables (seating a max of 4). We helped ourselves to some yogurt, fruit, juice and cereals at the side board and were then served a hot breakfast of eggs, bacon & toast. Everyone on staff was friendly and accomodating, what a lovely stay we had.

The Chef of Des Marres Inn joined the Halifax Savor food and wine show in Halifax Thursday February…read more23, 2012 and I'm so happy they did! Although I can't comment on the entire menu I can say the fried haddock in a paper was OFF THE CHARTS! The best I've EVER had. it was so light and fluffy. And best of all I am planning a road trip to Guysbourgh in the very near future to enjoy a Sunday dinner with this great place. Thanks for coming to Halifax and showing us there is talent throughout Nova Scotia

After a long day driving the Cabot Trail we stopped in for a quick dinner before rolling into our…read moreB&B for the night. We were in the mood for something other than fish & chips (though the table next to us ordered it and devoured their delicious looking entrees in record time). First thing I noticed was that although the place wasn't full of patrons that were sitting down and staying they were doing a steady takeout business. That's a great sign! I opted for the chicken souvlaki meal which came with rice, salad of my choice and french fries. Also included on my plate were a few triangles of very thin pita like bread that had been toasted. It was much more food than I could eat! The chicken was amazing, very nicely marinated and super hot and juicy. Great choice! My husband chose a baked chicken club sub. His chicken was also great and he was very pleased with the toasty tasty sandwich. It was simply dressed with bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo, but that suited him just fine and he ate every bite. Service was quick and pleasant. Restaurant was small but clean. -1 star simply because the two dishes we initially tried to order were both unavailable that day (lasagna & chicken parmagiana). Could be because we were a few weeks ahead of the tourist season...?

I gave 2 stars. Only because Usually when we dine in, this place is fine. But we travelled from…read moreAntigonish on Friday night for take out (about 40 minutes) to get a donair burger, poutine, and BLT with fries. I asked to make sure there would be donair sauce on the side instead of on the burg and she was super cranky and said ya it's always on the side. Get there at exactly 7 pm, when it was said to be ready and paid, tipped (shouldn't have, she was not friendly). Drove 40 minutes home and no donair sauce, sandwich was about 3/4 mayo so it was just inedible. Since there was no donair sauce the donair burger wasn't so great. Staff was not very friendly. I don't usually leave bad reviews... but this was just 2 thumbs down.

This little gem is tucked away on Guysborough Harbour, and serves up delicious coffee with an…read moreincredibly friendly staff. Just picture yourself with a delicious cup and watching the tide roll in and out. To me, that's nirvana! They also have a decent selection of baked goodies, and lunch fare. Haven't tried the lunch menu, but plan on it. It's also a gathering spot for this welcoming community and is a place for musicians to share their talents. When I'm in the area, this is my default place to go, hands down!

While traveling the coastline in Nova Scotia i found this cafe off the main highway. Walking in you…read moreare greeted with a smile and a plethora of food options on their menu boards. Baked goods permeate the ocean air that flows from the open windows. This is an order your meal at the counter then find a table format, which if you're not a local it's hard to figure out which i observed while waiting to order. I had a generous portion of a seafood chowder that was thick creamed based, overflowing with substantial seafood and not just potato fillers. Then came the obligatory lobster roll which was one of the best rolls I've had! I finished with a homemade coconut cream tartlet that was good but had a tad too much gelatin for my palate. I'm all about texture and taste. Overall, my meal was very good and satisfying. The location is off the highway so pay attention youmight miss it. Cafe area was clean and well kept. Bathrooms were super clean ( bonus for this road warrior ), plenty of parking and outdoor dog friendly tables that each have water bowls and treats. That always impresses me as i travel with my chocolate lab all the time and to be abe to eat with her is a big deal. After you eat you are surrounded by a bunch of anti-rooms filled with local touristic nick-knacks. Café's such as this one are far and few on this island so if you're passing through stop in for a great meal!!

Came here while passing through town with a group of friends. It was breakfast time, but we were…read morealso able to order off the lunch menu. A friend highly recommended the turkey dinner (all the fixings like Thanksgiving) and it was an excellent choice. Cute gift shop and delicious bakery! Try the ginger snaps!!!

Great food in a truly dismal strip mall. Options are very limited for decent food on the Eastern…read moreShore, but this one is among the best. I will truly miss it if it does not stay open for the winter.

We saw this little gem while on route to Halifax. We were interested in sampling their lobster…read morerolls which were highlighted in the window. If you enjoy home cooking and fresh farm-to-table casual experiences, this restaurant is such a rare treat! We had the freshest lobster roll with locally grown tomatoes on a homemade Canadian roll with delicious potato salad. We also had the scallop burger, which was a first for me! It was delicious--again locally sourced. Homemade soup, cake, and of course Italian food was also on the menu. We appreciated their great service and enjoyed the special care taken with fresh food at this community restaurant. We highly recommend this experience.

We got a sandwich, a coffee, and three pastries to go. Everything was excellent…read more The Chicken Bacon Avocado sandwich couldn't have been better. The grilled chicken in pieces rather than a whole breast, with mixed greens, tomato, and house-made mayonnaise. The bread was perfectly grilled. I don't remember if it was house-made but it tasted like it could have been. We also ordered an almond danish, a maple-frosted apple bar, and a chocolate peanut butter bar, the last two of which we've been eating in small pieces over the past few days. All really good but the award goes to the danish, which really seemed more like a lattice-top croissant, with its delicate, flaky, layered dough. In addition to the many lunch sandwiches and sweet pastries there are also breakfast sandwiches and pizza. Other plusses: the cheery, colorful, comfortable room, friendly counter person, and the use of local Nova Scotia suppliers wherever possible. I'm so glad we stopped here.

A nice surprise to find this little gem on the highway in a small town. The beautiful little…read morecoffee shop is attached to the motel and bakery with the same name. Lots of affordable, freshly made breakfast and lunch options. Good strong coffee at reasonable prices in a nice and bright shop. Definitely a local hangout as everyone seems to know everyone. We definitely stood out as tourists but it didn't stop folks from saying hello as we came in.