Cape Breton Island Dining

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Driving the Cabot Trail, It's Getting Dark and You're Hungry

You've been driving for hours and it's getting dark. You've been on the Cabot Trail because you heard it's one of the most beautiful roads in the world… and you're right!

You're also hungry. So are your passengers.

You're some distance from Ingonish or from Baddeck, and there's just nowhere open to eat…that's what they mean by being out there Off the beaten track.

But don't despair, Cape Breton food is on the way…

We'll Keep The Light on For You

Wherever you are, give us a call but you're cell might not work, so follow the Cabot Trail …to us, south from Ingonish, east and north from Baddeck or Englishtown, follow the trail to the food and drink and fun and entertainment…

If you reach us we'd be happy to recommend some eating spots…or
drive on to Cabot Shores. We're open early and open late. We'll keep the light on for you.

And there is the sound of Cape Breton music and happy guests you'll hear as you enter the lodge. You may even get a big welcome if you're a Big Kahuna (every night a guest is so honored and feted and wined and dined)

Come see what we mean.

Delicious Treats from Land and Sea and Garden

Fresh seafood, lobster and snow crab in season. Mussels often…Great seafood chowders and Cape Breton Fishcakes and tasty haddock, salmon and cod.

Fresh salads and vegetables from our own organic gardens or from local farms…

Meat from the barbecue just the way done the way you like it or done by you (see the way we do the prep, you barbeque the way you like it…)click to read of the golfers' barbecue package…

Vegetarian options, we do that too. Even have cooking classes in it.

The focus is on enjoying Cape Breton food outside beside fires, or in the elegant spaces of the Great Room, or the intimacy of your chalet for your romantic getaway, anniversary, or other special occasion with a meal served to you in private by candlelight….

Already Booked, or ready for Fine Family Dining

Have a meal ready upon your arrival or just come to the great room of the lodge, relax with a drink and order dinner. Cape Breton Island doesn't get any better than this.

House specials are 3 courses. Or you can get lighter fare, and comfort foods for the kids…pasta, pizza, tacos and tapas…or Sheila's sizzlin' chicken wings…

Sunday brunch?

Find somethings you're used to but not to be found elsewhere:

  • Excellent coffee and expresso
  • Fine cheeses
  • The right wine from our wine cellar

A cigar for the deck…

Make it easy, get a meal plan

Want to just make Cabot Shores' a destination. Get a meal plan (click here)
We can pack you a lunch as well.

Or just have a continental light breakfast with your lodge room ( )order lodging

Jumping off to the Trail or Other Attractions

You have an early ceilidhs or a Cape Breton concert for Celtic Colours. You'll get there on time. Early dinner is there for you.

Want It Done for you

You're lunch is packed, even for your canoe. Ready, set, go for your adventure. Food is taken care of…Enjoy the ride!

Pick your favorite fresh seafood

Is it lobster you'd like from Little River, straight from the morning's early run? Or snowcrab? Mussels? Haddock? Even fresh mackerel that go in the thousands that are so catchable as they enter St. Anne's from the Atlantic?

Cabot Shores will cook or barbecue for you, or you can go to your own deck or chalet for a private feast.

A young Massachusetts' fisherman finds trout in Breton Pond. He goes with his friends in a kayak or canoe and brings back trout, cleans them and cooks them on a fire on the Cape Breton beach.

It's active dining. Of course, there are local trout and ocean fish in from the catch in the dining room, as well.

 

Heini Stocklin, a retired teacher and concert flutist/conductor, from Basel, Switzerland enjoys starting fires and stirring them nights at Cabot Shores... He may even delightfully roast vegetables or figure out an ingenious way to get grandchildren fascinated by the fun of night fires...

 

The neighborhood feeling is strong on Cape Breton. Kitchen parties often feature lots of food and a time to break out the instruments afterwards for Celtic Music.

 

 

 

 

Contact us with any questions:
Call: 902 929 2584
Fax: 902 929 2312
hospitality@cabotshores.com
Call toll free for Reservations:
866 929 2584


"How wonderful, how restful-serene real the combination of mountains, ocean, pine trees and truly hospitable folks, plus the church all-you can eat crab dinner made this a memorable experience. We would recommend this spot to all my firends in Toronto..."

Sandra and Michael Tedesco Family, Toronto, Canada


We enjoyed our stay at Cabot Shores. A pity it was so short. Thanks for your hospitality. Lovely room and dining area. We enjoyed the views and the quiet surrounds..."

Kindest regards,
Christo and Mien,
Cape Town, South Africa


Great Scenery, Nice Room & Food. Lovely People, Thank you.

Jean and Dave Parr Ripon, N. Yorks, England


Dear Paul and Barbara: What a joyous conglomeration of factors led us here! Thank you for your gracious midnight reception of us, for your warm hospitality, and for hosting my brothers 50th birthday supper. God Bless you and yours always.

Reverend Carole Freyer,
New York, NY


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