Good food, friendly service and a seat outdoors overlooking the lovely waters of Wallace Basin on a…read moresunny afternoon. What's not to like? Well, maybe the homemade lemon meringue pie slice just wasn't tangy enough for our taste. But that aside, there's not much that didn't leave us smiling after a recent lunch-time visit. The outside deck is a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy your beer and sandwich while watching the boats and herons (and some guy who appeared to be trying to fish using a coat hanger). The cheeseburger, BLT and haddock and chips were tasty, and they also served up Cokes, a welcome sight for us in a Pepsi-dominated country. Our waitress couldn't have been nicer, and the patron around us all seemed cheerful and happy to chat. All together it made for a very congenial dining experience.

Beautiful view, outside patio with nice furniture. Large menu of sandwiches and burgers and…read moreseafood. The customer service is a 5-Star. You feel like you are visiting friends when you walk in for the first time. As soon as you enter there is a spectacular showcase of desserts like freshly baked pie and cheesecakes...Nanaimo bars...ice cream...it's a lovely spot and we will be here often in the summers!!!

Stopped for ice cream! Walk up window, outdoor seating. Ice cream was good, hot day made for…read moreenjoyable yumminess. Got a dog cup for our boy.

Cute dinner with delicious food. My husband had the daily special, ham and scalloped potatoes and…read moreI had chicken salad, both were delicious

What an amazing experience at this restaurant from the view to the service to the food. Wow!…read more Small but great list of wine, cocktails and beer. I ordered the 1.5 lb sous vide lobster pea risotto with a side of scallops garnished with fresh shaved truffles. The scallops were fresh and so delicious, but paled in comparison to that risotto. The risotto is one of the best things that I have ever eaten - lemony, not too creamy, crunchy, tender. My husband really enjoyed the halibut. As for the view, we had an 830 reservation and the sun was setting over 830-915 and it was spectacular. Looking out over the water later in the meal, we saw a head bobbing in the water, perhaps one of the seals or a small whale. Then the sky lit up way over in the distance by PEI, bits of lightning, pink, white. At the end of the meal the chef came out and we were so pleased to compliment her directly. This is a must repeat, splurge meal.

I came in with my elderly mother and sister and her husband for supper at 5:50PM for supper. All…read morethat was left was high top tables, so we asked to sit outside. After sitting out there for a while, I went in to find the waitress because no one hasn't come out to even check on us. After about 40 minutes (still no food), the waitress came out to tell us there was a regular table inside and while seated, I realized there were, at the very least, 3 tables who had been seated and had food on their tables. As we were waiting for our food, another party was leaving (seated around the same time as us) and had an exchange of conversation with the owner, which turned into a sarcastic, cringy yelling match in front of the house. Then the owner made it a point to belittle the patron as he left the restaurant stating he was the small percentage that was "upset" with the service (while we were literally still waiting and at the point closing in on an hour. The ambiance is nice, but does not cater to the elderly with the minimal low (regular) tables. Even being busy, not an excuse to sit and serve multiple tables before others sat before them. My brother in laws food was cold and when he asked the waitress to come over to address this, she was clearly annoyed while she walked away with his plate. EDIT: Waitress came over and offered us some compensation, realizing that we were waiting for some time. This was appreciated and respected that they took the time to do so.

Bar itself was nice, wait staff excellent, food sucked bad, had the haddock and it was over cooked,…read morethey had clam strips on there menu and not whole local clams which is weird where they are on the north shore. Save yourself and Do Not go there try Nelly's 5kms down the road excellent food and seafood and they serve 5 island whole clams.

Our server Anthony was outstanding. For someone who just started, he was awesome. From sitting us…read moreto taking our orders, he was spot on and very efficient. Great job. Will definitely be back and asking for him to serve us. Well done and the food was amazing

Got there about 45 minutes before closing. Place was full. We waited about 20 minutes for a table…read moreand an hour and 10 minutes for our meals. Normally this would have bothered me, but I wasn't starving and the staff was so friendly. We found out later that the only other restaurant in town was closed and they were down a cook so there was only one guy in the kitchen. Poor guy! People were piling in even after the 8:00 "closing time" but everyone was greeted with a smile and seated. I had a BLT and onion rings. Hubby had the fish and chips. Fish was hand battered and not at all greasy or fishy tasting. Lemon meringue pie looked mighty tempting, but I resisted (barely). Had to save room for s'mores! Would have rated them higher if it weren't for the long wait. Would have rated them lower due to the long wait if it weren't for the friendly staff and great service.

I've been fortunate to dine here *many* times, and a five star scale doesn't do this incomparable…read moreexperience justice. It is an experience more than a meal, running approximately 6-7 hours in duration, between farm tours, Oyster Hour, a pre-dinner collective toast, supper itself followed by a post-meal fireside treat. The staff are universally friendly and passionate about their jobs and food/drink. Between mingling with staff and other guests and the family style service and seating, you *will* come away with new friends. A comfortable, casual fine dining evening that is truly unique at a time when little else seems to be. The food is peerless, but it's the setting and the experience that makes this a can't miss. It is pricey by any standard, but delivers value if memorable is what you seek. Drinks as you wander both enhance the experience and add to the bill. :-)

Great experience. Started at 3pm with drinks at a rustic barn bar and a talk from the head farmer…read moreabout how the whole operation works. Then multiple outdoor stations with chefs on live wood-fired setups, each one making a different small plate. You graze your way through it. Moved inside for the main dinner at communal tables. The lobster course alone justified the drive to the eastern end of PEI. The chowder in a cast iron pan was pure Maritime soul. Dessert looked like fine art. Four people, $2,700 all in. Steep and worth it. Service was warm and unpretentious throughout.

Nook and Cranny was a great stop during our drive through Pictou. The restaurant has plenty of…read moreindoor and outdoor seating, but we opted for one of the picnic tables outside so we could enjoy the waterfront views while we ate. It made for such a relaxing lunch. Our server Emily was incredibly kind, attentive, and offered some great recommendations, which we really appreciated. We ordered the full size Summer Salad, one Blackened Fish Taco, the 2-piece Fish & Chips, and the Lobster Roll with the garlic parmesan fry upgrade. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The Summer Salad was light and refreshing, the fish was perfectly cooked, and the Lobster Roll was another great one to add to our Nova Scotia lobster roll tour. The garlic Parmesan fries were definitely worth the upgrade. Between the friendly service, beautiful waterfront setting, and delicious food, Nook and Cranny was a wonderful lunch stop. If you're passing through Pictou, I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

Since burgeoning central/northern Nova Scotia food and drink empire Nook and Cranny opened their…read morethird branch in Pictou last spring, I'd had drinks and snacks on their patio, but never had a proper meal inside until recently. It was quiet on a Monday evening, and being Pictou County, we were lucky they were open at all. The space is quite open, with thick wooden beams stealing the show, while grey laminate flooring is an almost jarring contrast of modern, lowest price tag renos against the sturdy old bones. We were promptly looked after by the friendly staff, and while I was tempted by some of the monthly specials, I stayed onside with their regular menu, to get a feel for how their regular items. The menu rides a fine line - it's not too small (there's several each of apps, soups/salads, sandwiches and mains) but not so big that it's overwhelming or you're thinking that everything is just coming out of a Sysco freezer bag. While pub standards like burgers, fish and chips and a club sandwich all appear, some effort definitely went into the menu's creation. You're not going to see jackfruit tacos, brisket grilled cheese and mushroom "bruschetta" everywhere! I went for a more standard item, the Mushroom Jack burger, on my aforementioned mission to gauge their kitchen, while my wife opted for the Cranberry Coconut Chicken. With the Monday crowd (or lack thereof), our food was soon before us, and none too soon, given our appetites! My Mushroom Jack burger was quite well executed - honestly, it was much better than I expected it would be. What can I say, a string of mediocre-at-best pubs in Pictou County over the years have left me jaded! The patty was thick (8oz) but not overcooked, or too densely pressed. The mushrooms had an herby hit that paired well with the savoury truffle aioli, and spinach brought some vegetal vibrance. The Monterey Jack cheese lent its salty goodness, while the toasted bun held up well against its messy contents. Across the table, my wife's Cranberry Coconut Chicken was an impressive-looking plate. The dish is gluten-free, which means that the Chex (yes, the cereal) coating on the chicken is gluten-free. Go Chex? Life-long learning, people! Stuffed with herbs and goat cheese, it was definitely more flavourful than your run-of-the-mill chicken breast. A rice pilaf and roasted veg rounded out the dish, while a thin cranberry and citrus sauce brought sweet and tangy notes for contrast, although by the last few bites were swimming in it. On a return visit on a more lively Friday night, it looked like the menu had gotten a refresh, with a whole new slate of tempting items. I stuck to a traditional East Coast offering though - the fish cakes. I checked to make sure they were made in-house (they are), as although I have a perverse love of the High Liner, from-frozen, 99% potato, "fish" cakes, that's not what I want at a restaurant. The fish cakes came on a hefty portion of maple baked beans. No skimpy 2oz cup of beans here! I'm no baked bean connoisseur, and if I were I would deserve to be mocked relentlessly, but these had a good balance of sweet and savoury, and were nicely cooked - they weren't dry and grainy, nor cooked to mush. As for the fish cakes themselves, the respectably-sized cakes had a wonderfully crisp breading, which housed a plesant mix of fish and potato, with discernable shreds of haddock. The flavour profile had a noticeable fish flavour (unlike our friend High Liner's) without being *fishy*. The side of house-made green tomato chow provided a lightly tart and sweet foil for the savoury elements of the dish, with a chunky consistency that puts the store-bought chows that are mainly sugar and vinegar to shame. With food that follows through on the menu's promise of better-than-average pub grub, I can see why The Nook and Cranny is spreading across my neck of the woods, and I look forward to return visits on their patio on warmer days PS. Extra points for maintaining great social media communications and an up-to-date website, which most small town restaurants are decidedly *not* good at.

The service was terrific- room was made for us even though we read they were booked the day before…read morearrived. We had a crab meat and lobster sandwich, delicious, scrumptious sweet potato fries and delicious salad with a wonderful vinaigrette dressing. Sticky date pudding and coffee rounded things off. The fried fish and chips were beautiful and three patrons having them said it tasted great. What a treat!

This is 100% one of PEI's little gems. Fantastic food (try a burger you will see) great staff and…read moreyou can't beat the location. If you are visiting PEI you wont be disappointed in making the stop. Keep it up TISP!! Cheers, Tom

It's not often I feel 5 stars are justified, but we go to the Wild Caraway yearly and we've never…read morebeen anything but thrilled with the experience. The Wild Caraway is a 4.5 hour drive from where we live now, but when we decided to take a day off this summer and do something fun, that was our obvious road trip destination. On a good weather day the drive between Glenholme and Advocate Harbour is beautiful, and a walk on the beach near Advocate or a hike at Cape Chignecto works up a decent appetite. We landed at the Wild Caraway around 3, in time to catch the lunch menu but a little early for dinner. The restaurant resides in an old farmhouse, refinished taking the history of the placed into account, but painted beautifully funky colours and decorated with creatively placed vintage items - calendars from the 1940s, a frozen meat saw box, likely from the 50's, and vintage beer mugs from a world of interesting events and places. Original artwork hangs around the dining areas and there ar teo rooms for rent upstairs in case the menu of delicious Nova Scotia brews gets the best of you. The Wild Caraway's menu is a little on the short side, but it revolves completely around locally produced meats and in-season vegetables, and as farmers we believe that's something a lot more restaurants should be taking into consideration. The dinner menu actually changes week to week. Troy chose the pasta of the day, fusilli with halibut and fresh veggies tossed with garlic and olive oil. I had the meatloaf burger with fries. When the plates arrived neither portion looked overwhelmingly huge, but the fact that Troy finished without room for dessert, and I left a few fries on my plate is a true indication of how filling it really was. The meal started with fresh baked biscuits, peppered with dulse. Simply delicious. I am not a fan of meatloaf, so I'd hummed and hawed befor ordering, but the burger was absolutely amazing. The grilled pork meatloaf patty was lightly spiced and wrapped in a slice of Oulton's bacon, The toppings were simple - a smoked mayonnaise with lettuce and tomato, but the flavour...oh my! Even when I got to the point where I didn't think another bite was possible I just couldn't let that burger go. It pained me to have to leave a few fries behind, because they were perfectly crispy and as ungreasy as any fry has ever been, but I just wasn't willing to send a bite of that burger back. Troy's pasta looked simple enough, but the garlicky drssing announced its presence long before it hit the table. We are both huge fans. The pasta was delicious, the veggies were beautifully done, and the halibut was cooked perfectly. Sometimes the simplest dishes are the real masterpieces. The Wild Caraway has perfected that perfect balance of fine dining and casual comfort. You can go there in jeans and a t-shirt, you can dress up a little for a special date. The food is consistent and as good as anything I've eaten in this province. The commitment to using Nova Scotian ingredients makes the menu incredible and creative, and the staff know how to make you feel at home from the second you walk through the door. Advocate Harbour is a beautiful feast for the eyes. Top it off with a visit to the Wild Caraway and you'll have a road trip second to none no matter where you're from.

This place was every bit as good as we expected. A wedding party took up half the place at lunch…read moretoday and we were forced to sit outside because there were no tables left. There are six picnic tables facing the bay in on a sunny day it's a better option than being inside anyway. We got a blueberry gin special, the fish and chips, a lobster roll, the chicken burger and their pasta stripped of the extras. The fish was great. Flaky and light and flavorful. Lobster roll was outstanding. And the side salads were perfect size garnished with a couple kernels of popcorn.

Wow, no idea that theO.M.G. burger would be so good. Flavour was amazing, cooked to perfection. And…read morethe fries were about the best I've ever tasted.