This is THE place on the island to get gelato. It's the best. The flavours are all local and…read moreinspired by the products sourced on the island. I got the loveliest cheese and berry gelato. It wasn't too sweet, had a smoothness to it, and melted so nicely. I also got a small crab cake on the side to eat later and it was flavourful and seasoned! The shop itself is beautiful, lovely kitchen essentials for sale, plenty of seating, a big lunch menu with many choices. Friendly employees. Highly recommend!

This is a fun little place in terms of location and decor, but the quality of the service and food…read morecould be stepped up a bit. The place has a great outdoor patio with a fire pit for those cooler evenings and a roll-up garage door inside for those beautiful summer days. This place isn't very organized for larger groups and the staff could be a little happier if they are expecting a large tip. Food quality is ok but I would recommend somewhere else in town if you're expecting excellent seafood as this was just average.

Waited an hour for the food but it was good af. Good burgers and amazing fries, lots of beer…read morechoices but lacks astheatics.

Gorgeous menu…read more Very nice plates, cookes at the right manner...Very tasty... Recommand to all to have a dinner at this restaurant; I suggest that all parties picks a different entree, main plate, and desert.... Our nicest dinner experience on the Island....

The best cozy coffee place in la grave! They have live music, a packed menu with tons of delicious…read moreoptions, and a gorgeous view of the ocean. Great service and just such a warm atmosphere. I got the chowder in the bread bowl which was a very generous portion and so comforting and creamy. My dad also got the cheesecake and it was delicious!!! They also had a great iced latte with local honey! Get a reservation if you can but if you're lucky without a reservation, you will get a seat at the bar! I recommend!!

This place is the main attraction of "La Grave"!!! It is SO unpretentious and so cozy!…read more Owned and operated by two young ladies and their moms, this place offers great service and numerous menu options for throughout the day. They have a piano right in the entrance of the restaurant and several other instruments for impromptu performances. The menu has something for everyone at all times of the day and their portions are very generous! Tried the mussels (very good!), the lentil soup (good enough for doubles), the carrot cake (so big you can share)! Definitely stop by!!!

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!

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.

The best place on the island for brunch, you cannot not come here. Reserve in advance because you…read morecannot eat here without one. Their menu has everything you could possibly want to eat. I got the lobster casserole and I still dream about it sometimes. I've never had something like it for brunch before. Savoury with fresh flavours and the lobster is fresh from the island. Service is fast and friendly (even the other customers are super friendly) and it's such a cute little house restaurant.

L'abri was one of our favorite stops while exploring Cape Breton Island. We came for lunch before…read morehiking the Skyline Trail, and I'm so glad we did lunch instead of dinner because the daytime views overlooking the water were absolutely stunning. It was one of those places where you finish your meal and don't even want to leave. Our server, Teryl, was so much fun to talk to. She was friendly, attentive, and gave us some great recommendations. We ended up ordering the Crab & Lobster Roll with the truffle and Parmesan fry upgrade, the Large Summer Salad, Tuna Tartare, and the Seafood Linguine. Teryl highly recommended the Seafood Linguine, and we're so glad we listened because it ended up being my favorite dish of the meal. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The only thing that caught me off guard was the Tuna Tartare being served with corn chips. They weren't bad by any means, but I was expecting something a little more elevated to match the presentation and quality of the tartare itself. Between the incredible waterfront views, delicious food, and Teryl's wonderful service, L'abri was a highlight of our time in Cape Breton. If you're driving the Cabot Trail or heading to Skyline Trail, I'd absolutely recommend making this one of your stops. Just do yourself a favor and go for lunch so you can soak in those beautiful views!

L'abri is a very popular fine dining restaurant in the town of Cheticamp, near the famous tourist…read moresites Cape Breton national park. I've tried both dining in and takeout at this restaurant during a trip to the Maritime and this is my favorite restaurant of the trip. My tip is to make reservation in advance, they could get packed easily. The restaurant has a bright setting and is located next to the Ocean. Service here is attentive. Our waitress was proactively providing us sharing plates and utensils and kept us notified on the food order status without us asking. Every single dish here was also delicious. Expect $80-$100 per person for dinner. The dishes we've tried include: - Scallop crudo: very fresh and refreshing. Everyone in the group loves it. - Seafood chowder: Flavouring and ingredients are both decent. - Lobster roll with summer salad: One of our favorite dishes. Fresh and sweet lobster mingled really well with the refreshing salad with sweet strawberries and walnuts. - Lobster dinner with steak: decent portion and premium cut of the steak. - Grilled salmon: Not bad but not wowing. - Seafood linguine: Very decent portion of seafood and very flavourful. - Chocolate raspberry cake and creme brulee: Classy way of cooking. Old school but very delicious. Overall, this is a perfect place if you are looking for something nice to eat to enjoy your relaxing vacation.