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!

Walking in, it was inviting and the atmosphere was fun and the smells were mouth watering! We…read moreordered our drinks, found a seat and headed to the food ordering spot. Easy peasy, ordered grabbed waters and the food was up fast and hot! And oh man, mouth watering food was definitely what we got! You will see from the pics how delicious everything looked (and it tasted even better!) While we were there, a musician played and a pop up oyster bar arrived! The oysters were fresh and delicious as well! They have a taco food truck and fish food truck for those who did not find something on their menu! We will come back and grab a pizza next time!

Great food and comfortable, casual atmosphere with country music playing. Enjoyed the bacon…read morecheeseburger and Reuben with fries. Got the shandy and the blueberry cider to drink. Both were delicious. Service is good at the counter but a bit confusing. When you enter, walk to one of the counters - food or drink - and place your orders. Then find a seat anywhere. That's not clear when you walk in.

Seafood chowder isn't the sexiest food to photograph, but the chowder at Harbour House was a…read morepleasant surprise when a power outage last year forced a change of plans for mine and my wife's lunch. The chowder had tender chunks of lobster, haddock and scallops, and the creamy broth was in the Goldilocks zone of not too thick and not too thin. A lovely roll that was crisp on the outside and had a light crumb was made for dipping! My wife's chicken and brie roll with a tomato and feta soup was a light but flavourful lunch, and a solid deal at just $15. Bonus points to HH for having GF options for all of their buns and pizzas too! On a return visit after we had moved back to the county, I leaned into the pub side of the menu, and tried the house burger, which comes topped with the usual suspects, plus cheese and bacon. It was a good burger - a thick, pub-style patty, melty cheese, crisp bacon, and the bun held up well. Solid fundamentals, if no real standout elements. The fries were of the crispy-coated variety, which I'm a fan of. Oddly, the ends of each fry were much more browned than the rest, which reminded me of fries that you bake at home. Not a strike against them, it just seemed odd. My wife's shepherd's pie was a hearty plate. The spacious casserole dish was packed with meat and potatoes, and given a non-traditional slathering of melted cheese for good measure. I did my husband due diligence and finished off what my wife didn't have room for. Harbour House is doing some above average grub, especially when you know the right dishes to get.

The service was friendly and scenery is nice. The chowder and lobster roll were ok. The burger was…read moreordinary and the fries are not good. The beer selection was fine

What an enthusiastic staff. My wife and I enjoyed sampling a variety of their beers, and left with…read moresome souvenirs to promote the brewery. Good job ever!

Awesome spot! Great view with great beer!! What more can one asks for?! We came with the whole…read morefamily and had ourselves a good time! Lots of open space grassy area for the kids to run around. They even had frisbee for them to play! The beer was cold and honestly Soo good! It was also great to hear they used only organic ingredients. The girls working there were super friendly and nice as well. We loved our time here and think this is a must stop if you are a beer lover like me.

My wife picked this spot because I like whiskey and this is a beautiful property making whiskey and…read morefeeding people. The live music here was spectacular. The whiskey was not as smooth as the tunes and the room was also a bit lack luster.

Fantastic food and drinks!…read more Decided to pop in on our tour thru Inverness. Food reviews were so old, we're updating! Had the Fish and chips... minus the chips and replaced with the pub salad! The fish was really generous in portion and good. Salad was my favorite, could have eaten an entire meal of just that-the homemade honey mustard was chefs kiss! The other entree e had was the fish cakes. There were nicely balanced with fish and potato filling. Would recommend both entrees if looking for seafood! Drinks were on point! Had the whiskey sampler - if that's your thing, You should so try it! I had whiskey sour and it was delish!! Service was excellent! Enjoy your visit!

Yet another new craft brewery in Nova Scotia in 2013! We couldn't pass up the opportunity to drive…read moreto beautiful Pictou for the grand opening. They really wanted the grand opening to be special and, for that day, were waiving the growler fee and even giving a free glass with each growler! Uncle Leo's "home" is a beautiful country-esque building with a nice sign; it really fits in well with the surroundings. When we got there, there was a long line-up, proving the point that craft beer is not just an urban thing but that foks in more rural areas are catching on to good beer! For now, they produce two beers, a red ale and an IPA, with the help of famed beer guru Greg Nash. Both beers are fantastic, although my taste buds prefer hoppier types like the IPA. As IPAs go, this one is somewhat tame, with beautiful floral notes with a touch of bitterness from the hops. A really good IPA for nice summer days. Let's hope their beers make their way into many pubs and restaurants!

What a great little local brewer. These guys are a wonderful local business doing great things. I…read moremountain bike often at the local Fitzpatrick Mtn and always make a stop in at U.L.'s to get a a bottle (or two) to enjoy at home after. The small sales room often smells amazingly of brewing beer and I have never had a brew that didnt exceed expectations.

What a nice surprise to find such a great little craft brewery in Stellarton! Their beer is not…read moreavailable at the LC and only a few restaurants have it on tap, so if you're in the area, definitely check it out. The outside of the building is not overly appealing but it is accessible (has a ramp out front) and has a small patio out front. The location is a little off-putting at first as it's right on the road and kind of an industrial part of town - but it works. The inside is far more inviting with great seating options and a nice bar top to sit at. We were lucky to stop in when the owners were working who were very friendly and told us their story. The flights are super affordable and the beer was quite good. They also have a few other local options of cider and 0% drinks. A fun little fact about this place is that they do a book club and anyone can sign up. Truly a great little spot and worth stopping in.

We had chicken strips with fries and fish tacos also with fries. Both were great! The portions were…read morebig! Only issue was that they had zero of their beer available. Why have a brewery if you have no beers of your own?

I can't say enough about our experience here at Route 19. We came twice during our stay in…read moreInverness. We had two different waitresses and they were both phenomenal. Food was amazing. Everything we got was fresh and flavorful.

The gluten free fish and chips was delicious. The service…read morewas fast and friendly. There was a nice outdoor deck with a view of the river. Good beer and cider.

I can't believe it's taken me so long to do this review... This was absolutely one of my favourite…read morespots in PEI on our trip! An amazing brew company with cool, friendly owners and atmosphere, delicious beers, and if you're on the patio,...scenic views and some dynamite food to back it up! When you're in PEI, this is definitely a place you need to seek out! Thanks again! Zeke