Lunenburg Vibe Restaurant Review - December 4th: Oh My Cod! - 3.5-4.0/5 Stars
The Vibe's first restaurant review was Lunenburg's Rum Runner Restaurant under new management. Our next review was the family-run Old Black Forest Restaurant that has operated for years. This review is for the newest restaurant to open in Mahone Bay called 'Oh My Cod!'
Love the name and décor! It's contemporary, but warm and welcoming. Located in the former Gazebo Café on Main Street, it is amazing what a keen sense of style can do to lift a space from the ordinary to something special. Personally, I cannot wait until the warmer months to enjoy meals alfresco on the waterfront deck.
Oh My Cod!'s menu is limited, but offers some interesting breakfast and lunch/ dinner options. Old favorites like Fish & Chips (Cod of coarse or Haddock), Beef Burger (garlic or curry sauce), and Mussels are all on the menu. The bacon wrapped scallops on a skewer looked amazing and will definitely be ordered on our next visit.
James E. and I enjoyed the Maple Butternut Squash 'Soup of Today' and the Dockside Burgers which had very moist and flavourful patties that were nicely dressed with the usual condiments and lots of cheese and apple smoked bacon. Personally, I would have preferred a toasted bun rather than one that was warmed, but dry and pale. I also found the grey colour of the hand cut fries a bit off-putting, yet they tasted good. James wasn't put off by the fries or bun, but he felt the curry flavour was too subtle. The mild garlic flavoured sauce suited me just fine.
Home-made desserts displayed in the front case certainly caught my eye. We ordered the sticky toffee pudding which was moist, light and delicious with a cup of excellent coffee. Looking forward to popping in for after dinner desserts since they all looked so delicious. Both drinks and dessert menus are generous in comparison with the lunch/dinner options.
All in all, food was freshly prepared, generously portioned, nicely presented and delivered hot. Given this is their second week in business, Oh My Cod! can't be faulted for a few missteps.
It's great to have another restaurant in Mahone Bay that offers good home-style cooking and friendly service at good prices. Oh My Cod! is definitely worth a try. Lots of reserved tables and walk-ins on a Friday night in Mahone Bay so it looks like it's going to be a popular spot. Recommend calling ahead for a dinner reservation if you don't want to be disappointed. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 8:00am - 9:00pm.
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