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Red Shoe Pub
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Red Shoe Pub

restaurant · Mabou · $$

Live Cape Breton music seven nights a week. Owned by the Rankin Sisters.

★★★★★ (957)
Admiral Lounge & Café

Admiral Lounge & Café

restaurant · Port Hood

Relax at this year-round family restaurant in Port Hood offering a full menu, kids options, and pool games on Main Street.

★★★★ (75)
Beinn Mhabu Dining and Takeout

Beinn Mhabu Dining and Takeout

restaurant

Enjoy comfort food with dine-in and takeout options at Beinn Mhabu in Inverness, featuring an all-you-can-eat Sunday breakfast buffet.

Brook Village Grocery

Brook Village Grocery

restaurant · Whycocomagh

Shop local at this charming rural general store in Whycocomagh featuring homemade products and old-fashioned appeal.

★★★★★ (87)
Cabot Bar

Cabot Bar

restaurant · Inverness

Dine at Cabot Bar overlooking the 18th hole at Cabot Links in Inverness, featuring locally caught seafood, Canadian beef, and curated wines.

★★★★★ (27)
Cabot Public House

Cabot Public House

restaurant · Inverness · $$$

Clubhouse pub at Cabot Cape Breton with ocean-view dining for golfers and visitors.

★★★★ (174)
Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

restaurant · Judique

Experience Cape Breton's music and culture at Nova Scotia's official Celtic centre in Judique, featuring live ceilidhs, traditional food, and interactive exhi

★★★★★ (90)
Charlene’s Bayside Restaurant and Cafe

Charlene’s Bayside Restaurant and Cafe

restaurant · Whycocomagh

Enjoy award-winning seafood chowder and fresh coastal cuisine at Charlene's Bayside Restaurant in Whycocomagh, Cape Breton's welcoming family dining destinati

★★★★ (1017)
Coal Miner’s Café

Coal Miner’s Café

restaurant · Inverness

Dine at Coal Miner's Café in Inverness for hearty pub-style breakfast, lunch, and supper in a historic atmosphere.

★★★★ (371)
Coore’s Lobster Shack

Coore’s Lobster Shack

restaurant · Inverness

Experience a classic Atlantic Canada lobster boil at Coore's Lobster Shack in Inverness, featuring fresh seafood, smoked meats, and outdoor games.

★★★★★ (40)
Galloping Cows Fine Foods

Galloping Cows Fine Foods

restaurant · Port Hood

Browse artisan jams, salsas, and chutneys at this Port Hood retail shop with a field-grown garden, then explore nearby beaches.

★★★★★ (15)
Glenora Distillery’s Washback Pub

Glenora Distillery’s Washback Pub

restaurant · Mabou

Dine on gourmet Nova Scotia cuisine at Glenora's Washback Pub in Mabou Highlands, featuring Glen Breton Rare whisky and live Celtic music.

★★★★ (790)
Ice Cream Shop

Ice Cream Shop

restaurant · North East Margaree

Enjoy hard ice cream flavours, soft serve, and homemade waffle cones at this Ice Cream Shop on the Cabot Trail in North East Margaree.

★★★★★ (27)
La Provence Bakery & Cafe

La Provence Bakery & Cafe

restaurant · Whycocomagh

Enjoy authentic French pastries and specialty coffee at La Provence Bakery & Cafe in Whycocomagh, with vegan and gluten-free options available.

★★★★★ (62)
Mabou Freshmart

Mabou Freshmart

restaurant · Mabou

Shop Mabou Freshmart for fresh groceries, meat, produce, and prepared food in Mabou, Cape Breton. Open 7 days a week.

★★★★★ (153)
Margaree Co-op

Margaree Co-op

restaurant · Margaree Forks

Shop fresh groceries, local meats, farm produce, and baked goods at Margaree Co-op on Cabot Trail in Margaree Forks, Cape Breton.

★★★★ (163)
Panorama at Cabot Cape Breton

Panorama at Cabot Cape Breton

restaurant · Inverness

Dine with Gulf of St. Lawrence views at this premier Inverness restaurant featuring Nova Scotia ingredients and an expertly curated wine selection.

★★★★ (22)
Pizzeria Ascente

Pizzeria Ascente

restaurant

Enjoy artisan-style pizza made with house-made dough and sauce at Pizzeria Ascente in Inverness, featuring local Cape Breton and Nova Scotia ingredients.

Route 19 Brewing Tap & Grill

Route 19 Brewing Tap & Grill

restaurant · Inverness

Visit Route 19 Brewing Tap & Grill in Inverness for craft beer and grill food in a welcoming community gathering spot.

★★★★ (373)
Route 19 Brewing Upper Level

Route 19 Brewing Upper Level

restaurant · Inverness

Dine on fresh lobster and seafood at Route 19 Brewing Upper Level in Inverness with scenic views overlooking the town.

★★★★ (373)
Sandeannie’s Bakery and Tea Room

Sandeannie’s Bakery and Tea Room

restaurant · Port Hood

Visit Sandeannie's Bakery and Tea Room in Port Hood for homemade baked goods, hearty breakfast and lunch along the Ceilidh Trail.

★★★★ (242)
The Annex Inverness

The Annex Inverness

restaurant · Inverness

Dine at The Annex in Inverness, a new bar and restaurant celebrating local, in-season ingredients in a seaside setting.

★★★★★ (248)
The Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro

The Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro

restaurant · Port Hood

Dine at The Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro in Port Hood, featuring fresh local ingredients, live music all summer, and weekly specials.

★★★★ (466)
The Corner Store by missbrenna

The Corner Store by missbrenna

restaurant · Inverness

Visit The Corner Store by missbrenna in Inverness for fresh coffee, baked goods, local gifts, and artisan goods with deck seating on Cape Breton Island.

★★★★★ (29)
The Crab Shack

The Crab Shack

restaurant

Order fresh local lobster rolls and crab combinations at this casual seafood counter in Inverness, Cape Breton, or take home live catches to cook yourself.

The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery

The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery

restaurant · Margaree Valley

Stop at this made-from-scratch roadside café in Margaree Valley for fresh breads, artisanal sandwiches, soups, and quality lattes along the Cabot Trail.

★★★★★ (1046)
The Farmers Daughter Country Market

The Farmers Daughter Country Market

restaurant · Whycocomagh

Visit The Farmers Daughter Country Market in Whycocomagh for home baked goods, gourmet foods, sweet treats, and unique gifts on Highway 105.

★★★★ (1157)
The Inverness Pantry

The Inverness Pantry

restaurant

Inverness bakery + café for breakfast, lunch, and house-baked breads.

The Mull Café & Deli

The Mull Café & Deli

restaurant · Mabou · $$

Casual Mabou stop for sandwiches, soups and homemade desserts.

★★★★ (57)
Whit’s Public House at Cabot Cape Breton

Whit’s Public House at Cabot Cape Breton

restaurant · Inverness

Dine at Whit's Public House in Inverness with ocean views, live music, local seafood, and craft beer on an outdoor patio.

★★★★ (174)
Woodroad

Woodroad

restaurant · Margaree Harbour

Book a table at Woodroad, a fine dining restaurant in Margaree Harbour with Gulf of St. Lawrence views, open kitchen, and locally-inspired tasting menus at $1

★★★★★ (86)

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