Real butter. Made me so happy to see they actually showed me the block of real butter they melt for…read morethe lobster. The lobster was good but I left hungry for $54.99 as the sides were not. Weird potato salad and cole slaw. The blueberry with caramel sauce cake was absolutely delicious though. We also enjoyed the bacon wrapped scallops. Just wish they came with more for the price. Enjoyed the live lobster tank. All and all good meal but not the best on Cape Breton

If we could give more than 5 stars, we would! Every bite at this seafood spot was a standout. The…read moreseafood is incredibly fresh. We started with the steamed mussels, and they were absolutely perfect -- tender, flavorful, and clearly just out of the water. The scallops were seared to golden perfection, and the lobster roll was everything you want it to be: buttery, packed with meat, and served on the perfect roll. Service was on point from start to finish -- attentive, friendly. This place is an absolute gem. It's a solid 5-star experience in our books and one we'll be recommending to everyone we know!

I came here on my birthday and they all sing me happy birthday which was very nice of them. The…read morefood was also really great.

For a dive the food was pretty good. I had the clod lobster plate which consisted of 8oz of lobster…read moreclaw meet,potato salad,coleslaw and bread. It was very good. My son had their pan fried cod and loved it also. We both had carrot cake for dessert. Divey put with good service and home cooked food.

Friendly service, restaurant with a nice view. Seafood is good, enjoyed the lobster, fisherman…read moreplatter, bucket of mussels. This restaurant has kids meals for 12 and under.

The staff were extremely nice and helpful! We found the restaurant clean and inviting. The speed of…read morethe food was great! The food itself was fresh however we found there could be more flavours used to grill the seafood. We had the lobster roll, oysters and fisherman's platter. Its a good spot for a bite if you're on the island since options are more limited!

As I reside in Quebec, I have been asked many times - "Have you visited Magdalena Islands?". They…read moreare just east off the coast of Prince Edward Island. So here I am, and best way to adventure on the island is, of course, tasting all the local culinary delights. After good recommendations from the locals, we chose this restaurant and came in on a Saturday evening in mid August - which seems to be their busiest season. Luckily we had booked our table days prior. Domaine du Vieux Couvent Is a medium class restaurant and working hard to become a classy one. We arrived at 5.35pm and the last main dish was served at 7.40pm. (Nice features on phone to capture exact location and time of every picture you take). So be prepared for a long wait, and I guess that's why they serve bread and butter when they hand out the menu. Luckily for us, we had ordered wine and were in good company. BTW, we poured our own wine, as the waiter was too busy. As we did so, we spilled some drops on the table. Not a big deal, as we just swiped them away with our napkins - hence the reason why there isn't any table cloth. (I think). We ordered mainly seafood and they were all delicious, especially the mussels. The sauce was well prepared, rich with flavours. Perhaps, not the kind of food if you were on a restricted diet. Pricey for what we ordered, but fortunately we were invited and were guests at the table.

The apex of seafood trucks, literally! You can't drive any further north before you hit the ocean…read moreand, view notwithstanding, he has the best food in Cape Breton! Lobster rolls are excellent, but we had the best fish chowder in North America here. Well worth the stress on car springs up the pockmarked uphill dirt road to glorious meat cove! The only drawback is the non-existent parking. A must taste!

BEST seafood chowder, worth every penny! I refuse to order it anymore because it won't compare!read more

This is our second time up here and that we have driven out there. They weren't open again…read more Everything said they were open but now they don't open until 4pm. So we left hungry again. Be sure to call ahead. After a long hike we need something to eat!

I was never a chowder person but this restaurant made me a chowder person. It was so good, creamy,…read moreand comforting, and soothing. So delicious. Adam got the fish and chips and it was good but not enough tartar sauce was given and they fried it in a way that was meh (the fish wouldn't stay inside the fried case). I highly recommend coming here and eating a nice bowl of chowder while admiring the views.

After hiking the Skyline Trail we tried to get into our first choice but it was booked. So we…read moreyelped other nearby places and while this one was booked their outdoor seating is first come first served. We got a picnic table with on the lawn in less than 10-minutes but we were there way before sunset. Service was friendly and efficient. Lawn seating had a beautiful and open view of the St. Lawrence Bay . Menu is super small but had a good selection of local seafood. They didn't over promise or under deliver. Bonus, our truck camper fit in front but we also saw a class B RV park in their lot.

Nous avions réservé à ce restaurant en espérant une belle soirée pour notre famille de cinq…read morepersonnes -- un souper spécial pendant nos vacances, à près de 360$. Lors de la réservation, nous avions bien précisé que nous souhaitions une table avec vue sur la baie. Or, en arrivant, on nous a offert deux choix : une table à l'extérieur (en pleine saison des mouches à chevreuil) ou une salle sans vue, à l'arrière. Nous avons demandé poliment s'il était possible d'être assis dans la section vitrée, qui semblait pourtant partiellement vide. On nous a répondu que cette section ne pouvait accueillir de groupes de 5, alors qu'à l'œil, des tables de 4 étaient juste à côté de tables de 2 -- facilement combinables. Le serveur a ensuite changé plusieurs fois de justification : il fallait que ce soit précisé dans la réservation (ça l'était), puis que l'autre salle était " réservée ", et finalement qu'il n'y aurait " pas assez d'espace pour les serveurs " (un argument difficile à croire, ayant moi-même été en restauration). Bref, malgré notre réservation anticipée, nous avons été placés à l'écart, sans vue. Le service n'a malheureusement pas rattrapé l'expérience : nos plats ont mis une heure à arriver, alors que les enfants -- pourtant calmes et affamés -- attendaient. Le serveur n'a jamais proposé de pain ou d'amuse-bouche en attendant. Une fois les assiettes à peine terminées (et même pas toutes), il a commencé à les ramasser avec empressement, en demandant s'il pouvait déjà emballer les frites du garçon qui n'avait pas fini. Aucune file d'attente à la porte, rien qui justifiait cette précipitation. Puis, clou de la soirée : alors que nous comptions prendre un dessert, finir notre vin et peut-être un digestif, le serveur nous a lancé : " J'imagine que vous êtes pleins et que vous allez prendre une crème glacée dans le village? "... Ce genre de commentaire, après un repas aussi coûteux, laisse un goût amer. Mon conjoint l'a interpellé, et il s'est immédiatement excusé, mais le mal était fait. La nourriture était correcte, sans plus. À ce prix-là, on s'attendait à une expérience culinaire soignée : les huîtres (26$ pour 6) sont arrivées sans cuillère pour la mignonnette, sans sauces ni explication. En résumé : ce restaurant semble réservé à une certaine clientèle. Si vous y allez avec des enfants ou des ados, oubliez la belle vue (sauf si vous mangez sur une table à pique-nique). Nous étions venus pour une soirée conviviale avec une bonne table; nous sommes repartis déçus, mal accueillis et un peu humiliés. Dommage.

Awesome food and service. Great fiddle and such a cool vibe…read more Honestly I've been coming here my whole life and would recommend it to anyone.

Iconic venue with great food. If you're travel traveling through, it's a must stop! Although we…read moredidn't go to see a specific artist, the music was still great along with the service and the beer. Anywhere the locals go you know is going to be good.