Lakeside Restaurant - Baddeck, Nova Scotia

Normand Despins

Un endroit calme et une superbe terrasse. Le menu est varié surtout orienté sur les fruits de mer.

Roxane Priddell

Every moment was special.
We booked a late reservation coming in after finishing the Cabot Trail.
They readily agreed to wait for us if we ran late.
We arrived and asked to be seated outside. There was no seating available so she graciously gave us soft seating for a drink while the guests finished their meals.
The cocktails were perfect. Icy cold but not watered down in ice. The Pepsi for our son was served with the same care as the cocktails.
We enjoyed the seafood fettuccine and the seafood trio. The seafood was beautiful chunks of lobster and white fish along with whole shrimp and scallops. It t came is a creamy seafood sauce that coated the pasta well but did not drown the pasta.
It was a lovely bite overlooking the harbour.
To close the evening we shared the chocolate torte.
Even as the last guests to leave we were offered coffee or a last drink. We did not feel rushed but respected .
I would recommend the restaurant for the visual appeal, the atmosphere the menu and the service.
Well done.

Maggie Chan

My husband and I brought our 2 boys to Cape Breton, we drove a long way from PEI. When we arrived it was already 19:00. Lakeside was one of the restaurants that was still open.

We were greeted professionally and the overall services were good. We came near the end of season (we were told the restaurant would be temporarily closed one day after our dinner) so they did not offer everything in the menu. We ordered coconut shrimp and bacon-wrapped scallops as starters to share, followed by a sirloin steak, salmon and duck breast as mains. The food arrived gorgeously and they tasted good as well.

Overall we had had a great dinner in lakeside and felt warmed with their services.

Ray Johnson

Very expensive meals and some dishes have very minimal food. I had the duck, which was served with skin on. The duck had good flavor however the skin was tough and uneatable. It was served with a few very small potatoes and a skimpy portion of good tasting veggies. Come on people! How much more would it have cost you to throw on a decent portion of potatoes and veggies and send me out happy? I had decaffe coffee which was so weak I could barely tast the coffee! Also a rather noisy place to eat. Way too much money for the meal I received!

ANDREW Muir

We recommend you take the time to check this spot out. Provides both indoor and outdoor space. Great menu and the food presentation was top notch. We hit the patio for an afternoon of live music and cocktails running 3p-6p.

As Hospitality Professionals we were disappointed that our lunch order was not put through and we were not told until the kitchen was closed for the dinner turnover. Kudos to the Manager who saved the afternoon and had us staying for dinner!!

Check out the Sea-Cuterie Board, Layered Potato Salad, and hand cut Fries!!

JAMES SANDERS

My wife & I went to Lakeside without a reservation. They were very gracious & seated us at a window overlooking the docks & lake. The food & atmosphere were fantastic. Very worthwhile

Alicia Lake

So far this season I have ate here at least once per week. I have tried most of the menu, and there are no bad choices. Top picks: potato salad, oysters, lobster, fried chicken, burgers, chocolate cake.

Alysha Chin

I will start off by saying that the location and view was nice.

The food is insanely overpriced. They have vegan alternatives on their menu but it is basically anything that is not vegan removed and you are charged the same price. We got the Tuscan pasta which originally has chicken, vegetables, pesto, sun-dried tomato white wine cream sauce, with parmesan. I specifically asked the waiter, Hunter, if the vegan version would still come with the sun-dried tomato white wine sauce without the cream. He said yes, so I proceeded to order. Then we get our pasta and there is NO sauce. Not a single lick of sauce in sight. Just olive oil and a few veggies. I am like okay, fine at least it's still a vegan option. Then we get the bill still $25!!!! $25 for some loose penne, olive oil, and a couple veggies. I asked him if that was correct and he said yes - because we added a BUNCH more veggies.....where Where, Hunter? WHERE? There is no way that the amount of veggies added equates to the same cost as a chicken, two sauces, and Parmesan. Hunter was friendly and very smiley but felt completely mislead. Cape Breton is a mess for vegan options so go grocery shopping before you go there and bring your own food.

Overall, disappointing, tasteless, expensive experience.