Specializing in fresh local seafood and organic produce, Avalon is considered one of the best tables in Nova Scotia. From the famous fisherman's platter to free range chicken with lobster sauce, the menu also includes local lobsters, mussels, scallops and many other tantalizing dishes. Our chowder and fish cakes have no equal.

Complement your dining experience with our interesting wines and enjoy one of the most breathtaking views that Cape Breton has to offer.

Open for lunch and dinner.
Call for reservations at 902-285-2700 or 1-888-884-7625

            Cheese Plate

An assortment of fine CFA cheeses and fruits to finish your wine or order another glass. With French bread and croutons. 8.75

           Bumble berry Pie

An all butter crust filled with mixed berries and served with excellent vanilla ice cream. A favourite for children of all ages. 5.25

           Mademoiselle Tatin's Pie

A world of simplicity and taste 'over under'! A buttery caramel base topped with fresh pears and apples, masked with our famous butter crust, baked briskly, and then flipped over to reveal its beauty!

Served with vanilla ice cream, it's a pure delight. 5.75

          Cheese Cake

The New York version for the purist.
We serve it with a coulis of local wild blueberries and a swirl of
maple syrup. 5.25

           Ice Cream

A choice of excellent ice creams made with natural ingredients 4.75

           Dessert du Chef

Mascarpone, vanilla chestnut purée and chocolate sauce on a wafer of genoise. Divine and decadent.   7.95






Did you see our Early Bird Special?

From 5:00 to 6:00 pm, a superb full meal with local flair at a bargain price!

Menu and concept designed by Chef Gilbert Bordillon

           Seafood Chowder Avalon

Our masterpiece. Princes and cardinals of the sea are fighting to be part of the show. Lobster, scallops, crab, shrimp, salmon and other seafood in a creamy, buttery, yummy recipe - Yes!

  The cup 6.50
  
The bowl 9.75

          Steer, Barley & Co.

A horn of plenty in your soup bowl! A hearty beef, legume and vegetable soup. 6.25

          La Soupe du Jour

Prepared with local produce from the farmers' market. 4.75

           Mesclun

The best garden mix from Jeremy, Dennis and Aaron, the local organic farmers.

Local enough? With our home-made honey and Balsamic vinaigrette 4.75

           Aut Caesar, Aut nihil!

The best or nothing! This is Caesar's original salad recipe, stolen by Brutus and recently rediscovered by our chef.   Small Small   4.75
Large 8.95
With grilled chicken or grilled shrimp 12.95

         The Red and The White, O Canada!

Smoked salmon strips and marinated scallops on a bed of oriental greens with a fabulous tarragon dressing. A patriotic (and tasty) act! 14.95



           5 Star Club Sandwich

You have never seen a triple-decker so scrumptious. Freshly grilled chicken and bacon, fresh tomato and greens with organic mayonnaise on home-made country bread with all the bells and whistles.    10.75

           Salmon Teriyaki

With Japan, we have in common the rising sun, Honda and, now, the Teriyaki. Marinated in maple syrup, tamari, fresh ginger and garlic, then grilled to a golden brown.
Served with marinade reduction and fresh noodles or basmati rice. 16.95

           Lobster Palooza

Lobster coming from the North Shore waters is considered to be the best. Enjoy it fresh, simmered in a flavourful broth and served with 3 dressings: Our garlic and shallot butter, vanilla sauce and citrus organic mayo. Mesclun or Caesar included. Priced according to market

          Fresh Pasta and Seafood Carbonara

A rich combination of lobster, shellfish and other seafood in a creamy white wine sauce enhanced with fresh bacon and chives. All of it on a bed of fresh pasta. By the way, we got the recipe from Giovanni Caboto, a guy who tried to open an Italian resto in Ingonish in early days 17.95

          Scallop and Shrimp Zarzuela

A love story between a voluptuous shrimp and an introverted scallop. It ends up on a bed of fresh tomato coulis invigorated with roast garlic, basil and anis. With a crown of Basmati rice 18.75

          'The' Fish Cake

In the old days, in winter, the staple was dried fish, cured bacon and potatoes. Proof that good things never change, here it is, better than ever. Served with our famous chow-chow. Debbie insisted on serving the plate with baked beans.

  The plate (3p) 9.75
  
Side dish (1p) 4.50

          The Fisherman's Platter

A superb medley of grilled salmon, haddock, scallops, shrimp and clams served with rice, garlic butter and organic mayonnaise. 18.75

          The Tidal Wave

This is the 'piece de resistance'! You will be submerged with fresh lobster, crab, shrimp, scallops, mussels, a fresh fish kebab and more. A gargantuan platter, a tsunami! We should serve this one with a life jacket, Kim! 38.00

           Grilled Chicken with Lobster Sauce

Who would have thought of it? We did, actually! This is a free range, local chicken marinated breast, cluck! And our lobster sauce is creamy with mushroom and a dash of vermouth.
We
will sell the recipe if you are prepared to mortgage your house. 16.95

           Piggly - Wiggly

Tender, naturally fed, local pork fillet and plump shrimp with tomatoes and Portobello mushrooms. Two kebabs served with rice and ginger sauce.
A happy alternative to boring surf & turf! 17.95

           Beef Sirloin (8oz)

Local Red Angus beef grilled to your taste and accompanied with mixed peppercorn, brandy and shitake sauce. 18.95


          Fresh Vegetable Stir Fry

With ginger, garlic, tamari and freshly made pasta. 9.25

          Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

With roasted garlic sauce and fresh pasta
or Basmati rice. 12.75





Unless specified otherwise, main courses are served with potatoes and vegetable of the day.

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