This is a busy golf course, the restaurant not as much. The food is delicious, was served in a…read moretimely manner. Staff was kind and courteous. I started with the maple spinach salad. Even as a small it was a fair size. I then had the Atlantic Mussels with Garlic Toast. It was flavourful and just hit the spot. The decor is quite standard. I always look forward to a nice meal there.

This was a great stop super close to the Sydney airport. The staff was wonderful. The beer options…read moreand snacks were perfect. The poutine had some flavor to it and enough gravy. The pita chips were fried with the hummus which was a different take on it. Would definitely return.

The food the service were top notch while I was in town I went there 2 or 3 times I would…read moredefinitely go back the next time I am in town !!!

The service was great and very responsive. The atmosphere…read morewas good. I'm a picky eater and I done like my food to be disguised by sauces and spices. I thought I made that clear to the waiter, but there was seasoning on the burger, which disguised the flavor of the meat.- the seasoning was all I tasted. I managed to eat about 1/2 of the burger. The fries were good. The waiter offered to have the burger remade, but I declined his offer. He did give me a free dessert.

First, I had difficulty finding the entrance to the restaurant. I should have left at that point,…read morebut I didn't. The server was good. She gave me time to read the menu, took my order, placed it correctly, and checked back with me. The atmosphere and love music was very nice and enjoyable. Those are the 2 pluses. The food is a different story. I ordered the 5 oz New York steak, which came with mashed potatoes and carrots. The cook on the steak was perfect and the taste was very good, but it had a lot of gristle. I'd say 1/4 of the steak was inedible. The potatoes were pretty tasteless, dry, and needed a lot of salt, but there were plenty of them. There were maybe 5-6 half carrots. They were also pretty flavorless. I'm not Canadian so maybe that is what Canadians prefer: grisly meal and tasteless vegetables.

Oh my goodness was this a fantastic restaurant. The staff was amazing, the food was above and…read morebeyond delicious. Beautiful restaurant. Yes, yes! Give this restaurant a try! Photos attached!!

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.

The Main Event is one of the two (more common) places to go out in Glace Bay. Thursdays are…read moregenerally the night of choice; but, they do have local bands playing Friday and Saturday nights as well. It's not just a drinking/dancing joint. In the afternoon and evening they do have a menu offering traditional pub food. Their kitchen also serves as "Jeffrey's Pizza". They have the best pizza, hands down, in Glace Bay. There are also two pool tables and a room filled with slot machines. If you're in Glace Bay - Be sure to check it out. There isn't much else to do anyway :)

Don't even bother to go to this place. The food smelled so good but after we ordered a steak for my…read morewife's bday and got home all cozy to eat it we could not chew it. I have never had such a disgusting meal in my life, even the baked potatoes were terrible too. These people should be ashamed of themselves giving food like this to paying customers. This is what happens in a small town when the only steak house is run by incompetent greedy people that didn't even care when my wife called to tell them how bad it was. SHAME ON THEM!!!! DO NOT GO!!!

Such a highlight of our trip! Make reservations!! $15 pp, cash only (there are banks with ATMs in…read moretown). We were just elated by the experience. A "ceilidh" (pronounced "Kay-Lee") were Irish/Scottish musical gatherings in people's homes that were common in the area historically. This venue is helping to keep that tradition alive and supports local Cape Breton artists to perform regularly. It is a really magnificent experience. We had the pleasure of experiencing Dara on fiddle and Adam on piano. They shared music, told stories, and answered questions. It was very intimate, informative, and beautiful. There were people from all over the world. It is open every evening in tourist season (I think that was May to October but check first). Starts at 7:30 but get there by 7:15.

Alexander Keith's Ale is the best beer I have had in ages, and it is the local pour here. Solid…read moreGold. Great little Irish pub with a substantial food menu. Daily specials. Live music. Outdoor patio. Poutine. Lovster rolls.

A pretty good pub with pub food we came here as part of a tour for pubs while in port and…read moreunfortunately we weren't here long enough. The service was very good and we had some local beers and then I ordered a Guinness to go with the lobster roll and poutine fries (which we never had). We were with a couple from the ship that lived in Canada who knew a lot about the area. The lobster roll was cold but it is supposed to be that way and came on a toasted bun. The poutine fries are served with gravy and according to the couple can be different depending on where you get it. It also had cheese curds in it, so if you are worried about clogging your arteries pass it by. Good stuff, and a good place to grab food and drink.

Maybe 3.5. Ordered lord of the rings appetizer and they were devoured by the family. The mussel…read moreappetizer was plentiful and delicious but the menu was incorrect and to the point where it loses a whole Star. The menu says homemade garlic butter but it's NOT butter. It's oil based margarine confirmed by the waitress. No thank you. Fresh seafood should be eaten with REAL butter. The burger patties were real and delicious. The scallops were local and yummy

We came with a bus tour from a cruise ship. They prepared a buffet for us, and it was good. They…read morehad four different breads for three different cold cuts and two cheeses & lettuce. They had potato and chicken salads & tomato bisque and seafood chowder. Hot tea or coffee was available, and pitchers of cold water were at each table. Apple crisp was dessert. The service was efficient and friendly. The food was good, but not memorable or unique. The decor was homey & welcoming. The shirts were funny: "If we could hire better staff we would." Family joke? It was a pleasant lunch.

We are on a boat and were able to have drinks and dinner at the Groundswell Pub - the owner is a…read morereally nice man and his two beautiful daughters helped serve our meals. Lovely deck overlooking the harbor, a nice menu with something for everyone - it was a great find! We highly recommend stopping here!

Groundswell is a gem in the crown of Madame Isle. Sure it has great local beers, a full bar, and a…read moregorgeous location; but Groundswell has more.... The owners love their lovely tavern and they care for their guests. A visitor is not just another punter in for a drink, but a welcome friend. The food is excellent, the interior is cozy while the beer garden is a veritable playground replete with a beautiful coast. Do yourself a favor. When you are near Madame Isle, stop by Groundswell, you will not be disappointed.