We tried the grilled scallop burger, the fried seafood platter, the lobster roll, the clam chowder, and the milkshakes! We chose this restaurant based on the location of our hotel, keep in mind there aren't many options around. I think this was also the reason this restaurant was busy! The grilled scallop burger was the best dish of the night! The seafood platter was mediocre, nothing special. It had calamari, fries, shrimp, oysters, and haddock... maybe more? I can't recall. The clam chowder was not it. It wasn't creamy like the clam chowder I'm used to and was the worst dish of the night. The biscuit was okay, not buttery enough in my opinion. The lobster roll was mediocre. It was my first time trying lobster rolls and my expectations were way higher as many people love them! I'm not sure if it's because there wasn't enough sauce or the sauce just wasn't that tasty. We also subbed the fries for a caesar salad and were charged the price of an extra caesar salad ($9) rather than just an added substitute price. The milkshakes were great! The vanilla milkshake tasted like french vanilla ice cream and the strawberry milkshake was also really good. A bit small for the price. Overall, wouldn't visit again. The view is great though! read more

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Great find! Beautiful views and good food at good prices. Nice service and family-owned an't be beat.

Friendly service. Nice views of the water. Good home style food. What more could you want? read more

The Seagull Restaurant - Lobster roll was delicious w lots of lobster. They also have a lobster club sandwich. - Seafood Near Me - Ingonish, Nova Scotia

Ingonish has very few dinner hour restaurants, so we wound up eating here. It was not something I would recommend. Not horrible, but nothing special. read more

Not enough people to assist the patrons and many of the dinner options were no longer available at 6:45. Easy eating and very casual, but they didn't even have some of the wines on the menu. read more

Delicious food, great local beer and wine selection, casual and amazing service. This was our third meal in Canada during vacation, and the best meal yet! Shrimp pasta had a nice seafood flavor and plenty shrimp! Husband had the Ringer Burger and it was cooked just right with some grill char and great fries. Breton IPA tasted delicious with it all! read more

We stopped here while driving the Cabot trail based on a recommendation from a friend. Can't believe we couldn't find much information about this place before, because the food was amazing! We ordered the Grilled Seafood Platter which comes on rice and the Seafood Martinique (pasta). The seafood was so fresh. The seating area is like a covered patio and the views were beautiful. The atmosphere was super homey. We saw many locals. Although it was right on the Cabot trail, it was a little hard to recognize as there were no big signs. Oh - and keep in mind the portion sizes are HUGE! Would recommend to stop here if you have a chance. read more

The Seagull Restaurant - Seafood Martinique and Grilled Seafood Platter. - Seafood Near Me - Ingonish, Nova Scotia

Loved every bite! Our family was on vacation in Cape Breton, and this restaurant came highly recommended. After visiting the nearby Ingonish Beach we were starving! It's a simple looking establishment from the outside. We sat by the windows. Such a great view. The staff was very friendly and even gave my kids some colouring books while we waited for our food. We ordered Lobster clubhouse, fish & chips, and a bowl of seafood chowder. The chowder was loaded with seafood. It's not the typical creamy kind, but tasty nonetheless. I absolutely loved my lobster clubhouse sandwich. Fresh tasting lobster with every bite. Huge portion with golden French fries on the side. My little ones chowed down the fish & chips and gave the thumbs up. They even got lollipops before we headed out the door. I'd recommend anyone visiting Cape Breton to have a meal here. read more

The Seagull Restaurant - Lobster club. Delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Ingonish, Nova Scotia

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Don't make the mistake of ordering too much as the Seagull. It's easy to do because the portion sizes are huge and the food tastes great. I'm not one for chowder when I'm in the lower 48 states but here in Ingonish in Nova Scotia you sort of have to eat is as part of the experience. My companion and I investigated a couple places around this very small town and heard great things on Yelp about the Seagull. Situated in the edge of a bay that gives you a view of Scotland, upon arriving we sat on the enclosed deck. I ordered the Ingonish chowder, which comes in a legit-size soap bowl and Fish and Chips. The Chowder was good, although a little bland. Nevertheless, it was packed with seafood, enough for it to be a meal on its own. Later, the Fish and Chips arrived. Unless you're starving, get one battered haddock not two for a couple dollars more. It's a bargain but you'll never finish it. It's just too damn much food. The fish was well batter, the outside was hot and crispy and the fish was moist and solid. I can eat a ton of fries; they give me two tons. It can get pricey if you over do it, but you won't leave hungry. read more

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I use to work at a resort in Ingonish in my university days. The Seagull was the place to go for your hangover day food! They have a pretty decent size dining room inside, and also an outdoor (covered) patio with a beautiful view! They give you more than generous servings of their delicious home-style food for very decent prices and the servers are very friendly! Definitely a must stop on your Cabot Trail road trip! read more

Ate here during our two days in Ingonish No breakfast served was disappointing but overall had some decent food. Club sandwich made with real turkey was solid, the wife had the Lobster BLT sandwich which had huge pieces of real lobster in it, hard to beat that. Mussels were fresh and inexpensive. Lots of other patrons ordering full lobster dinner for under $20, its a good value and the restaurant has a great view of the water Took a star away for the dreadful frozen fries though read more

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We have been enjoying lobster rolls from one end of the Maritimes to the other. The one here stands tall. Big chunks of lobster one just a touch of mayo on a good roll. I decided to be brave and ordered for myself the lobster club sandwich. Who would think to inject bacon into a lobster sandwich? A genius! The place was busy, but the service was efficient. But I have to give a shout out to the owner's granddaughter, Brandi for taking time out from working the till to use her pickup to winch our campervan out of a bad parking job. Great food and people worth supporting. read more

The Seagull Restaurant - Lobster Club Sandwich. When they say 'everything is better with bacon, they're right. - Seafood Near Me - Ingonish, Nova Scotia

The location of the restaurant is the only thing this place has going for it....that's not true gf saying seafood pasta tots worth. I disagree, the chowder was bland....The French fries McCain "the wavy ones" ... the rice out of a 5min quick rice bag. I had the "healthy" options seafood and rice, way to expensive. Not worth. read more

The seafood is fresh, the portions generous and the prices are fair. The lobster roll had lots of tasty lobster--no frozen stuff here! Clam strips were also fantastic. It's basic home cooking--not much in the way of spices or other than the ingredients fresh from the sea. read more

Modest atmosphere. Friendly staff. Unbelievable food. A great locally owned and operated gem!

Thank you Yelp! Found this spot while driving on the Cabot Trail searching for a lobster roll sandwich and did a U turn to get back to it because everyone had great reviews. Great food, friendly staff and amazing view from enclosed porch. read more

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Local establishment with large portions for a good price and fresh fish to boot. This place is no frills like all of Cape Breton - so don't expect 5-star eating, but for a low-key and delicious dinner. My fiancé and I shared the seafood platter and fish and chips and enjoyed everything. Highly recommend The Seagull if you are driving around the Cabot Trail. read more

So impressed! The great yelp reviews lead us to this perfect spot for dinner. It was busy when we got there, but the staff handled the rush with no problems, and we were well taken care of. The beer, wine and appetizers came quickly. The main couse was also very good (and very large). The hot turkey sandwich was the best! read more

Ahhhh the girls at the seagull are the best. Although it is your run of the mill diner, it is one of the best places for quantity and home cooking for reasonable prices. read more

I came to this restaurant with my family and there was amazing service and the food was fantastic, I definitely recommend coming here if your in Ingonish. read more

The lovely Brandy was a great waitress who was knowledgeable about gluten free options. I enjoyed a delicious grilled seafood platter of prawns, mussels, scallops and Atlantic salmon on rice with melted butter and garlic. Finished off with a GF cheesecake. Highly recommend this place for celiacs. Suggest you book a table if you want to sit out on the balcony overlooking the harbour. read more

The Seagull Restaurant - Gluten free options! - Seafood Near Me - Ingonish, Nova Scotia

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Very local, older establishment with a decent selection of beers. Grilled haddock sandwich was pretty good. Didn't get the lobster, but looked pretty big. read more

Says open but closed.. Annoying since we drove all the way to here to eat. Same thing at the chowder House and Chowderhouse... Says open but is closed. read more

View! And awesome food - don't miss this spot for an authentic Nova Scotia meal. Our lobster dinner was well cooked and large, it did not disappoint. Fast and friendly service made the experience one of the best meals on our 5 day visit to Cape Breton. read more

The Seagull Restaurant - View from deck - Seafood Near Me - Ingonish, Nova Scotia

Large portion of food, we had five people and three main dishes plus two appetizers were enough to share:) read more

The Seagull Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Ingonish, Nova Scotia

The Seagull Restaurant is a must try in Ingonish. The seafood is fresh and portions are plentiful. Great views from their patio and dining room. The restaurant was very busy, and they accepted diners up until they closed. Great value for money. read more

If you find yourself hungry on the Cabot Trail at lunch time, please check out this restaurant. Great view in the screened area overlooking this beautiful Coast. The fish and chips are wonderful, fresh and delicious. read more

Absolutely fabulous meal and excellent service. I would say the chowder is the best I've ever had. Rolls were extremely fresh and tasty. Will continue to eat here often. read more

The kitchen was very slow. It took almost hour for the waitress to tell us they ran out of what we ordered because that was when they finally started to prepare our order. read more

Great Food! Excellent service, with not so humble view of the Bay. Food was amazing, Lobster Club second to none, chicken wrap was great too. The view from the deck is breathtaking. We are so happy we found it! read more

Not impressed. The chowder is watered down with not much taste. Mussels are dry. The only positive side is perhaps the generous portion.

A friend of mine recommended this place and we will definitely return! We stopped for lunch as we were driving the Cabot Trail counter-clockwise from Baddeck to Cheticamp. The special of the day was a Lobster Club sandwich - it was excellent, and as a treat - we were offered malt vinegar with our fries! Great location with a view of the ocean - perfect! read more

Ample portions, decent food for a family style restaurant. But the lobster roll is low on my trail of visited lobster roll spots. Not enough lobster, too much mayo. It's ok but totally forgettable. Whole belly clams up here are really small compared to what I'm used to but hey they were tasty still. I think clams up here just don't get anywhere near as plump as Maine ones. Food was cooked well enough and there were a ton of quite good fries. Would say great place for lunch, not so sure about dinner. But the view from the outside area is spectacular . prices seem reasonable for the large portions and the place seems popular with locals and tourists. Saw a large hamburger go by that looked and smelled like a good charbroiled burger, might try that next time. Seafood platter also huge and looked enticing but haddock is clearly frozen. Homemade pie is just ok, there is far better on the island near Magaree. read more

Best food in Ingonish area !! Large portions, great prices! The staff is very friendly their service is very fast. Located on the north bay of Ingonish it gives an amazing view of the Atlantic. You do not want to miss this place ! read more

I definitely wouldn't order a chicken or veggie dish here.... this place is seafood, seafood, seafood, and that's what should be ordered! You can have a full lobster dinner, or lobster sandwich... the food was fresh and good, and the scallops were cooked perfectly both evenings we visited! Friendly staff, and a beautiful view from the patio. read more

Very nice place. After caming at national park, I was so hungry. Had lobster dinner as they suggested. The food is delicious. They are very friendly. Recommend to the tralver. read more