Harbour Restaurant and Bar

I recently visited Harbour Restaurant & Bar in Chéticamp. The restaurant is very clean and well maintained, with a nice atmosphere and a great view of the harbour. The service was friendly and attentive, which made for a pleasant dining experience. The food was okay—nothing outstanding, but it was fresh and prepared well. Portion sizes were reasonable. However, I did find the prices to be quite high for what was offered. While the quality was decent, I expected a bit more considering the cost. Overall, Harbour Restaurant & Bar is a good spot if you’re looking for a clean place with good service and a nice view. Just be prepared for higher prices.

We arrived there at 10:30am so they only serve breakfast til 11am. I asked if I could still get a cup of the seafood chowder and the waitress was kind enough to ask the kitchen. The chowder was loaded with seafood. Yummy. Breakfast options were big portions.

We ordered five regular main dishes and they kept us waiting for at least 80 minutes. During this time all what we’ve been provided was water refilling for once, without any apologies or greeting. When we were about to leave the staff finally came and told us it’s almost ready, still in an awful attitude and even being spilling about the real time we had waited, to justify our ‘overreaction’. The food is not bad tho, but as long as you’re not planning on an uneventful hour to sit here, this is not for you

We had a really lovely experience here! The food was excellent and the location is absolutely stunning — such a beautiful view while dining. I had read quite a few negative reviews about the service before coming, but honestly, I found the service to be reasonably good. That said, the prices were a bit on the higher side. If you’re visiting from a city like Toronto or anywhere in Ontario, you might expect top-tier service at those price points, so I can understand why some might feel a bit let down. Still, the food quality was solid, and the overall vibe made it worth it. Just don’t come expecting luxury dining — it’s more about the experience and the location.

Probably the most overpriced and deeply bland food we experienced on the Cabot Trail. Nothing was bad. Just incredibly bland and average. The mashed potatoes didn't even have salt in them. And we paid nearly $100 for all this. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty when we were there, service was incredibly slow. My water glass was constantly empty and I constantly had to remind the server of my request for more water. The view was fantastic. The restaurant is right on the harbourfront and we enjoyed watching the sparkling water and bird watching while we waited on the very slow service. So. Overall - it was fine. It would do in a pinch, but I wouldn't go here again.

Had an early dinner on our way back from Cabot Trail. Restaurant has great views and excellent service. We were a small group. The chicken fettuccine and chicken stir fry were really flavorful. The onion soup was too oniony with a cinnamon flavor. The chowder and bacon wrapped scallops were good. Overall, good food n great ambiance. Would recommend.

Rather unwelcoming place. Wasnt sure if the owners wanted us around tbh. The food was delicious with good portions and heavily seasoned. Highly recommend the bayside fettuccine - came out very cheesy and flavourful. The waterfront view is a spectacular plus. But service is quite slow and we came during off-season.

Dropped into the Harbour Restaurant for the first time. What a nice atmosphere and the view at our table was beautiful. Got to watch fishing boats coming in the harbour. The service was good but they seemed a little confused when seating us. The restaurant is very clean & bright. The prices are on the high side for some meals so bring your wallet. I found out why the fish and chips aren't on the evening menu. Not the greatest by a long shot especially for the price. Although the meals my wife sister and here husbands meals looked pretty good. Only really bad thing to say is the parking is bad not much spots available. One can only imagine what it would be like on the weekend if you had to find a spot to park.