My wife and I were luckily able to get a spot in Townhouse while in the 'Nish despite our lack of a…read morereservation, thanks to the poor weather and coming in at old people, early bird-esque hours. On the upside, we were there for a good stretch of happy hour! The space is cozy, with a pub-like feel from the bar counter you can sit at, as well as a stunning main bar with lovingly detailed, darkly-stained wood. Dark wainscoting rings the room, but the charm of its previous tenants fades away from there, with a generic tile floor and basic acoustic tile ceiling. We indulged in both the liquid and solid offerings on the happy hour menu, with the salt cod fritters ($9) a couple bucks under the regular menu price. Being in town to try things out and not just go for the cheapest items, we ordered from the whole menu, tacking on the beet salad and burrata toast. We decided we'd re-assess our appetites after those three apps. The beet salad ($10) was a colourful display of Nova Scotia's late harvest season, with beautiful, thin slices of purple, pink and golden beets. The kaleidoscope of root vegetables was topped with dots of whipped ricotta, blue cheese, popcorn and pea shoots. Delicate and lightly tart, with contrasting textures of the salty and smooth whipped ricotta and the airy crunch of the popcorn added dimensionality to the dish. Also, it's impossible to go wrong with pea shoots in my books! As my wife isn't a big seafood fan, I had most of the salt cod fritters to myself, and I wasn't complaining. An herby, crisp exterior encased a pleasantly doughy and lightly fishy interior, which was amped up by the fantastic sun-dried tomato and chili oil. The burrata toast ($14) didn't have a whole, massive blob of Italian cheesy goodness, but I should have guessed that would be the case given the price. A guy can dream, right? Crisp buttery focaccia held up well to its caprese-like toppings - roasted tomatoes, pesto and, of course, a slathering of creamy burrata. Bee pollen was noted on the menu and visible on the toast, but didn't register amongst the other flavours. After three very good starters, we decided that we had room for one main between the two of us, and landed on the ricotta gnocchi ($27). I was pleasantly surprised when the plate was put before us, and I saw that the fluffy bundles of carbs and cheese were pan fried, lending a light crispness and more flavour. Most gnocchi dishes aren't too meaty, but Townhouse had a decent portion of bresaola (dry-cured beef) and guanciale (cured pork cheek), letting the thinly-sliced, but big flavours, of the Italian cured meats punch above their weight. Pesto and pea shoots reappeared to bring some vegetal balance to the dish, and a salty hit of Pecorino-Romano rounded things out nicely. Not to be outdone by the savoury parts of the menu, Townhouse's desserts are far from an afterthought. The sticky toffee ($13) was wildly decadent, with the lightly spiced sponge cake begging to sop up the heavenly caramel cream sauce and French vanilla ice cream. Although they could stand to invest in their interior design, Townhouse's kitchen speaks for itself and the well-deserved accolades it has received. A definite 'must' when in Antigonish!

This is a lovely place that we found unexpectedly. We were looking for a restaurant and some people…read moresuggested this place. We thought it'll be an A-pk bar food but we were pleasantly surprised with the quality and the flavors in these dishes! We started with a creative scallops croquettes on a Fuccacia bread, so rich in amazing flavors! The wedge salad was fresh and had a good quality blue cheese on with excellent pieces of bacon. The chicken Karrage with lettuce wraps and couscous salmon were both devine! Had a great chat with the owner and she ensured we ´re enjoying our food and ensured that they do their best to get local products. The Ambiance was great with candles everywhere and service was good too especially the place was completely fully booked. Highly recommend!

This place is fantastic. The service was wonderful. The food hits the spot. The beer is good. The…read morevibes are right. Recommend!

The clam chowder is the best I have ever, ever had!!!!!! Otherwise I don't want to rate this place…read morebased on tonight, it was saint Patrick's day during a pandemic....just whacked out!...not a regular night. I'd like to come back on a regular night for the clam chowder and then I'd be happy to rate the staff and the facility. I will say, however, that I was disappointed that there were only 2 local beers on tap, everything else was a big national bland errr I mean brand lol

Food and service were spectacular! Got their fish and chips and a mojito too! They were a bit busy…read morebut I got in quick

Not a good experience at all. I ordered strip loin steak…read more BNo baked potato. Half the plate was taken up by a swirl of sweet potato which I did not order. The presentation tried to be artsy but failed miserably. Too much grizzle and fat on the steak. When I did eat a steak only piece it was good. But not med rare. Closer to blue. I ordered a lemonade. When the waitress served my steak she did not notice my empty glass and I had to ask another waiter to bring a refill. For the rating this restaurant had on Yelp, it was totally undeserved.

A nice pub inside the Iona Heights Inn, located next to Bras d'Or Lake. The inn is located in a…read morequiet town where it's mostly residential. Apparently the chips is considered a default side. So I had to give them up in order to get some vegetables. I wish they had some coleslaw like the normal restaurants who serve fish and chips.

The music was really enjoyable but was so loud in the small area it was hard to have a…read moreconversation. The food was really good. I had the stew, a bit runny but gosh it was full of flavor! If you are looking for drinks and music this is a great location!

I got some beef and vegetable soup which was very hardy and delicious…read more The hamburger wasn't the biggest but it was pretty good. The server was very nice and got our orders correct which is almost unheard of in Sydney these days. We had a nice table with a view of the Esplanade. We'll be back!

Located in the Holiday Inn Sydney Harbor, this was a great snug place to go to for a nightcap…read more Extremely friendly bartender, fun talking to her. Didn't eat there. Only advice: Stock up on olives!

Alexander Keith's Ale is the best beer I have had in ages, and it is the local pour here. Solid…read moreGold. Great little Irish pub with a substantial food menu. Daily specials. Live music. Outdoor patio. Poutine. Lovster rolls.

A pretty good pub with pub food we came here as part of a tour for pubs while in port and…read moreunfortunately we weren't here long enough. The service was very good and we had some local beers and then I ordered a Guinness to go with the lobster roll and poutine fries (which we never had). We were with a couple from the ship that lived in Canada who knew a lot about the area. The lobster roll was cold but it is supposed to be that way and came on a toasted bun. The poutine fries are served with gravy and according to the couple can be different depending on where you get it. It also had cheese curds in it, so if you are worried about clogging your arteries pass it by. Good stuff, and a good place to grab food and drink.

I usually do not bother posting negative reviews but our experience at this eatery was so dreadful…read morethat it put an entire damper on our family's first night in Cape Breton. We waited 1 1/2 hrs for our food only to be told that we would be waiting another long while. No explanation given. It was absolutely the worse service we've ever experienced. Never once have I walked out of a restaurant before the main course was even served. It was that terrible. In addition to the ridiculous wait time for food, I had to ask our waitress and the manager repeatedly to check on our order. Neither the server nor the manager bothered to explain what was happening with our order. It would have been decent to at least tell us that we would be waiting some 2 hrs for our food order without our having to continuously enquire as to its status. We got nothing until I was following up and finally had enough and just left. To add insult to injury, my son was given a chair that was too short for the bar stool table we were seated at. Although this eventually got resolved, I had to complain to the manager. It's too bad as we very much enjoyed our appetizers, Caesar salad and chicken wings. Although they too arrived quite late, we were hopeful that the main course would follow quickly....it obviously did not!

GREAT service with a smile, the pizza was amazing but what was the best is the lobster roll…read more... best i have ever had with a huge side of caesar salad. Good prices and nice to see that local artist are able to show and sell their artworks on the walls.... well done Papa's!

Every time visiting east coast it's a must stop , always like the food , service is always good ,…read moregreat place to take your family

The maple vinaigrette salad with candied almonds is excellent…read more We got the loaded baked potatoes skins also excellent. Then the apple crisp with ice cream. Perfect. Service was prompt and very informative. Ambience is old mill type aura. We sat next to the fire and it was toasty. Recommended. Highly.

This pub is one of the closest eateries to the cruise port in Sydney. We stopped here for lunch…read moreafter spending the morning walking around town. Indoor, outdoor patio and rooftop seating available. We enjoyed steamed mussels, a smoked meat sandwich & soup, and a donair. Everything was sooo good & flavorful. Pricing was reasonable and service was great as well. The only disappointing thing was that they were out of oysters that day.

Very friendly place. Great Guiness and food. Worth it. Had…read morethe soup and fish and chips. Good.

We rented a airb&b nearby and we're looking for nice easy food. We had a great time, food was good…read moreand service super nice! Definitely a great option in the area!