Location: Baddeck
Top Restaurants in Baddeck
Top Things to do in Baddeck
Countries
Nova Scotia, Canada Food Guide: 10 Canadian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Baddeck
Best Canadian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Canadian food in Baddeck. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Canadian restaurants near you.. Baddeck, on Cape Breton Island, is a great base for the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park and Louisbourg’s fortress. Easily explored on foot, Baddeck’s sole street offers an appealing array of accommodations, restaurants and stores and lovely views of Bras d’Or Lake. Take a kayak tour on the North River, visit Kidston Lighthouse or hike the national park’s trails, cliffs and coves. Back in the town, don’t miss the museum devoted to famed inventor Alexander Graham Bell.
Things to do in Baddeck
10. Bell-Buoy Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3 based on 787 reviews
Reviewed By Ed Z
Lobster stuffed mushrooms were a good not great appetizer. The salmon entree was very good as was the Cajun Haddock. We also had the Scallops St Jacques. Overall an enjoyable but not outstanding meal.
9. Three Doors Down Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By agrove707
We were looking for something casual and more budget friendly tonight and chose Three Doors Down Diner because we heard it was where locals go. The diner is super small and very well kept. Itâs nothing fancy, but it certainly delivered on our diner food expectations. Itâs the first affordable menu weâve seen in a while, and the food did not disappoint. I had the fish and chips- so much better than some of the fancier places weâve been, just delicious. (Would be great if they figured out a homemade tartar sauce to go with it). Homemade pies and crisps were also delicious.
8. Captain Caper's Fish & Chips
Overall Ratings
5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By like2travelnhike
We waited in a long line at Festiville and they were only offering the 1 piece of fish plus chips @ $15. If you're used to US fish and chips, then you might like a side of slaw which isn't included here. They did have vinegar and ketchup but the "tartar sauce" tasted like it had curry in it - interesting!
7. McCurdy's Dining Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 289 reviews
McCurdy's Dining room is open from Mid May to Mid October for breakfast and dinner. Our a-la-carte menu is always available, and our popular breakfast buffet is featured most mornings from mid July through September. It features a wide selection of delici
Reviewed By Jaclyn R
My husband and I stayed in Baddeck for four nights and McCurdy's Dining Room was our favourite restaurant for dinner. (We had okay experiences elsewhere, but the food here stood out to us. We wanted something special for our dinners.) We chose McCurdy's following a recommendation from our B&B hosts. We enjoyed our first dinner so much (day 1) that we returned on our last night. We both hugely enjoyed the Maple Curry Seafood Fettuccine - it was absolutely delicious! I nearly ordered it again for our second dinner, but I decided to try the Thai Vegetable Stir Fry instead, which was very good. We also liked the Peanut Butter Cheesecake. For our first dinner, we sat outside on the terrace/patio area, which was lovely and peaceful. There was a bus tour inside at the same time, so we wanted a quieter dining experience. We were impressed by the efficiency of the food service given how busy the restaurant was (there weren't any long waits or delays). Overall, we enjoyed our meals here and we would return on any future visits to Baddeck.Thank you for your excellent review! We love getting feedback from our guests and appreciate your wonderful comments. Please dine with us again if you are ever back in the area. Thank you.
6. Baddeck Lobster Supper
Overall Ratings
4 based on 900 reviews
Reviewed By 922Lynn
My second visit was a similar experience to two years ago. Long wait to be seated... server was friendly and lobster was good. This time we were in a horrible corner table, but the restaurant does not pretend to be fine dining. That said... over $200 for four of us to sit in a 'cafeteria', just doesn't feel worth it. We did have fun eating our lobster and enjoyed our lobster.
5. THE CABLE ROOM at the TELEGRAPH HOUSE
Overall Ratings
4 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By rtaba285
This is a restaurant that makes the jump from very good to excellent. While not the cheapest meal we had, it was probably the best in more than a week in Nova Scotia. The carefully prepared meals included an excellent vegetarian soup. One of us had fish (haddock) which was very fresh, nicely prepared, and seasoned in a particularly flavorful way. The other person had a vegetarian mushroom risotto (not on the printed menu, which had seafood risotto but which they were glad to prepare.) They don't serve bread as a side, but the soup was accompanied by some interesting gluten free "bread" slices. I suggest reservations. The second week in September, the restaurant was filled with a bus load of tourists (two seatings) and we needed to wait for an hour for a table. I review quite a few restaurants, and rarely give five stars, which to me means "Worth a detour to eat at this restaurant." This is one place that earns it
4. High Wheeler Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 454 reviews
Reviewed By Boundarybaynomads
Had a few coffees here, as well as a lunch to go. Staff were attentive and very friendly. Good place to get a bag lunch if youâre going on a hike or take away for a roadside picnic.
3. The Bite House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By afcok
Rated in TA as #5! There really can't be four better eating experiences to be had in the Baddeck area or almost certainly the whole of Nova Scotia.We were on the wait list, having tried to book almost 2 months ahead, and fortunate enough to pick up a late cancellation. Other reviewers have explained the detail so suffice to say that the 4 amuse bouche, 5 course, set tasting menu was truly exceptional. The setting is charming, the service and chef welcoming and the whole experience memorable.Book (very) early to avoid disappointment!
2. The Freight Shed
Overall Ratings
4 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By Lets_Cruise_13
On Monday August 19th, 2019, my wife and I had dinner at the Freight Shed a waterside bistro situated at 2 Jones Street in Baddeck, Cape Breton Island. This very casual and open concept bistro is located at the marina and boardwalk where you can sit by the waterfront, and watch yachts and sail boats anchored in Bras dâOr Lake. We sat at the table close to the rolling doors and window, so it was a little windy and cool that evening. As an appetizer, we had the plate of APP Steamed Mussels served with bread rolls and slices of lemon. After this my wife chose the Ruben Sandwich, a smoked meat sandwich with a fresh side salad, while I opted for the Shed Burger also with a fresh side salad. Both of our plates and appetizer were delicious, the portions were generous and tasty, and the prices for beer and sauvignon blanc were reasonable.The bistro was very busy that evening, but we did get served quickly enough by Jason our friendly server. Even though it was a little pricy due to the location, we enjoyed the delicious food and would rate our dinner as five stars.
What to do and see in Baddeck, Canada: The Best Places and Tips
1. Herring Choker Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 242 reviews
The Herring Choker Deli is a bakery/cafe/deli located just outside of Baddeck and minutes away from the start of the world famous Cabot Trail. We serve fresh homemade breads, sweets, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps!!!
Reviewed By happytraveler2013855
Had the Tourist booklet and the ad attracted me because of the bagels and homemade bread. Well we had a bit of everything, the ladies were superb, nice country atmosphere and actually was there twice on my trip, told the lady , cant remember her name, told her what a nice place they have created for not only the tourists but for families. Thank you, will be back next year, or next time in Cape Breton.
Where to eat Cafe food in Baddeck: The Best Restaurants and Bars
