Breakfast
A bright start to the day for breakfast and lunch (and weekend brunch) at Coast

Spirit, our lounge bar, serves a roster of local and international beer, wine, whisky and spirits, as well as an inspired selection of artisanal cocktails

A curated local larder bursts with fresh greens, quality meats and select Atlantic seafood

Log lined walls and Scottish artwork set a relaxing mood in The Bothy

The outdoor terrace is fully licensed, and enjoys harbour views

A warm welcome is guaranteed at The Bothy

Holiday get togethers begin at Coast

Dining*
North Star* has 2 fully licensed restaurants: Coast and The Bothy, both of which are open to residents and non residents alike. The former serves traditional breakfasts and light snacks, each day, from 7.30am until 10.30am, and lunch from 12 noon until 2:30pm. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays until 2.30pm. Dinner is served in The Bothy 7 days a week, from 5.30pm, with last orders taken at 9pm with live music at the weekends.
Coast
Enjoy casual daytime dining, in a brightly attired room, with décor that derives inspiration from the ocean’s gentle colour palette. Sea foam toned bead board, gnarled drift wood, softly upholstered benches and farmhouse chairs set a relaxing mood to enjoy breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Early morning dining spans bagels, porridge and full breakfasts, whilst a tempting lunch offering includes creamy lobster rolls, hearty seafood chowder, burgers, tacos, salads and more.
The Bothy
The Bothy (which means ‘shelter’ in Scottish parlance) resides in an enormous steel framed barn. Lined with rough-hewn spruce logs, the arched building has a cavernous jet toned ceiling, and a huge window elevation designed to resemble a British railway station from the Victorian era.
But of course the real star of the show is an exactingly prepared menu, that takes its cues from Maritime and French influences. A mixture of locally harvested seafood, vegetables and greens conspire an exciting food offering. From fresh lobster dishes to moist halibut, and from Boeuf Bourguignon, to Bangers and Mash (a Scottish staple) the menu also includes vegetarian and vegan options, and what many have said is the province’s best chowder.
The venue hosts live entertainment (midweek and on Friday and Saturday evenings) with a mix of singers, songwriters and musicians playing folk, contemporary and traditional music.
Spirit
Spirit, the North Star* bar (set within The Bothy) serves cocktails, fine wines, spirits, a concise library of Scottish and Japanese whiskies and a selection of Irish whiskey. Gather at the bar, or settle on a leather sofa ahead of (or after) dinner. Or simply visit for a bottle of red wine and a delicious charcuterie board…




Breakfast
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Coast, a sun filled space decorated in a freshening palette of aqua and purest white.
Classics
The Early Riser
14.95
Two eggs (any style) choice of sausage or bacon, toast, home fries + tomatoes (GF available)
Meat Free Wake Up
14.95
Three eggs (any style) baked beans, tomatoes, home fries, toast (white, wholewheat or gluten free) served with a small fruit salad (V) (GF)
Oatmeal
6.95
Warm oatmeal served with a fruit garnish and your choice of molasses or brown sugar (V)
Nova Eggs Benny
16.95
Two eggs (poached to your liking) drizzled with hollandaise, served on an English muffin, with your choice of bacon, ham, tomato and home fries (V and GF available)
Nova Omelette
16.95
Three Nova Scotian eggs, with ham or bacon, onion and cheese, served with home fries + toast (V and GF available)
The Full Monty
16.95
Bacon, 2 eggs (any style) sausage, beans, tomatoes, white or wholewheat toast + home fries (GF available)
Drinks
Tea
3.75
Bottomless Coffee
3.95
Speciality Coffees
4.95
Fruit juice, bottled water, milk (2% or lactose free), sodas
3.75
More
Bagel with Cream Cheese
4.50
Two Nova Scotian eggs (hard boiled or fried) (V)
6
Toast – white, wholewheat or English muffin
2.95
Gluten free toast (V) (GF)
3.50
Home fries (V) (GF)
3.95
Side of bacon, sausage or ham (GF)
4.75

Lunch
Choose from a selection of local fare at Coast, or settle on our harbour facing patio (weather permitting) and enjoy the great outdoors. From noon till 2:30 pm daily.
Classics
Local Seafood Chowder
18
A delicious blend of local Atlantic seafood: clams, fish, mussels, scallops, shrimp and lobster in a creamy broth, garnished with paprika. Served with crusty bread. (GF toast available)
Home Made Soup
12.50
Changes daily – served with crusty bread or gluten free toast
Tacos of The Day
17
Three corn tacos per order, served with fries
Brie + Mushroom Smashburger (*GF available)
18
6oz house made patty, topped with skillet fried mushrooms and oozy brie cheese served with potato salad or French fries
Plant Based Burger (V) (GF available)
17
Chickpea and sweet potato patty, topped with tomato relish, mixed shoots and sprouts. Served with potato salad or French fries
Atlantic Lobster Roll
24
Juicy Atlantic lobster, crisp lettuce, cayenne pepepr and chives, served on a crispy sub with fries
Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich
19
Pan seared Cajun seasoned shrimp, fresh lettuce and lime slaw, topped with spicy remoulade sauce
Garlic Parmesan Frites (GF)
9.50
French fries tossed in garlic oil, parmesan cheese and parsley
Local Green Salad (V) (VE) (GF)
15
Local and seasonal ingredients topped with Back Beach Gardens shoots and sprouts, lemon balsamic and poppy seed dressing
True Blue Salad (V) (GF)
18
Blueberries, blue cheese and smokey blueberry vinaigrette team up with local greens, Back Beach Gardens shoots and sprouts, red onion and candied pralines. Add Chicken Breast for $6, or 4 Shrimp for $9. All micro greens produced in Louisbourg by our neighbours at Back Beach Gardens.
Desserts
New York vanilla cheesecake with salted caramel or blueberry coulis
12
Rich, chocolate brownie with salted caramel and whipped cream
12
Louisbourg Grunt with a side of vanilla ice cream
12
Selina’s house made ginger cake, served with whipped cream
10
Drinks
Tea
3.75
Drip Coffee
3.75
Speciality Coffees
4.95
Fruit juice, bottled water, milk (2% or lactose free), sodas
3.75

Dinner
An enormous steel framed, arched ceiling, log lined barn, The Bothy offers an inspired mix of seafood, meat, vegetarian and vegan dishes. From 5.30pm, with last orders at 9pm daily.
Appetizers
Charcuterie
24 for 2 people, $42 for 4 people
A curated selection of cheese, cured and smoked meats, berries, fruits and crostini.
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
16
A delicious home made soup, topped with basil and cream, served with sea salt crostini (V) (GF Option)
Bully Mussels
26
A full pound of local mussels, drenched in piquant Gorgonzola cream sauce and served with garlic toast (GF if enjoyed with GF toast)
Coquilles St Jacques
24
Seared scallops in a rich mushroom and shallot creme, topped with piped mashed potato, Gruyere and panko breadcrumbs - served on a scallop half shell, with a side of crusty French bread (GF available)
Baked Brie and Honey
19
A full round of Brie, baked and topped with local honey (produced at the Tuckamore Homestead in Sydney), served with local berries and sea salt crostini (V)
Drunken Tequila Lime Prawns
24
Jumbo shrimp marinated in Cajun spices, lime and tequila. Drizzled with honey and arranged over seared peppers. Served with sea salt crostini (GF - gluten free toast available)
Local Seafood Chowder
26
A blend of local Atlantic seafood - clams, halibut, haddock, mussels, scallops and shrimp in a creamy broth, served with a garlic toast spear (GF - gluten free toast available)
Bruschetta
16
Toasted olive oil seasoned Italian bread topped with crushed tomatoes, onion and cilantro, drizzled with balsamic vinegar
Tzatziki Smoked Salmon
22
Smoked salmon and finely cut cucumber, served on a yoghurt and cucumber sauce topped crostini (GF option available)
Tipsy French Onion Soup
19
Dark and mysterious: a classic French dish made with butter sauteed onions, beef stock and sherry. Topped with cheese and a baguette medallion, grilled for extra sizzle (GF option available)
Main Dishes
Atlantic Halibut
44
A plump seared Halibut filet, served on pea and chive lobster puree. A risotto cake, lightly pan fried, completes the story. Accompanied by sauteed vegetables. *Fish may be substituted with seared Atlantic sea scallops based on the availability of fresh halibut. GF option available
Lobster Mac + Cheese
34
Chunks of local lobster and macaroni, baked in gruyere and cheddar cream sauce, served with garlic toast
Mac + Cheese (V)
24
Macaroni, baked in gruyere and white wine cream sauce, topped with crispy onions, served with garlic toast (V)
Seafood + Mushroom Pappardelle
41
Thick ribbon pasta, seared scallops, shrimp and mussels, tossed with a mix of portobello, cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms. Finished in a rich cream sauce. Served with a side of garlic toast
Beef Bourguignon
41
Chunks of beef slowly simmered in red wine gravy with fresh thyme, parsley, carrot chunks, pearl onions, mixed mushrooms and bacon lardons. Served with a side of creamy mashed potato and balsamic glazed green beans (GF option available)
Home Baked Chicken Pot Pie
37
Succulent chicken breast, mushrooms, carrot and garden peas braised in white wine, cream. Garlic and thyme provide additional flavour notes. Topped with golden puff pastry and served with balsamic glazed green beans
Bangers + Mash
29
A classic British favourite. Juicy pork sausages basted in butter, rosemary and garlic, topped with silky onion gravy. Served on a bed of mashed potato, with a side of garden peas
Mushroom Stroganoff Pot Pie
29
Mixed wild and button mushrooms, sautéed with onions and garlic, in a creamy white wine sauce, topped with a puff pastry crown. Served with balsamic glazed green beans
Salads
Local Green Salad (V) (VE) (GF)
24
Local and seasonal ingredients topped with Back Beach Gardens shoots and sprouts, lemon balsamic and poppy seed dressing – feel free to add chicken breast $9 or 4 shrimp $14
True Blue Salad
27
Blueberries, blue cheese and smoky blueberry vinaigrette, teamed with chopped lettuce, Back Beach Gardens micro greens, red onion and candied pralines – feel free to add chicken breast $9 or 4 shrimp $14
Desserts
New York Vanilla Cheesecake
16
New York vanilla cheesecake with your choice of salted caramel or blueberry coulis
Rich Chocolate Brownie
16
Served hot with salted caramel and whipped cream
Louisbourg Blueberry Grunt
16
A classic island sweet treat made with sponge and sticky blueberries. Served hot with vanilla ice cream

Brunch
Served Saturday and Sunday from 7.30am till 2.30pm.
Classics
The Full Monty
16.95
Bacon, 2 eggs (any style) sausage, beans, tomatoes, white or wholewheat toast + home fries (GF available)
Nova Luxe Eggs Benny
17.95
Two eggs, poached to your liking, drenched in hollandaise and served on an English muffin with smoked salmon + herby home fries
Nova Vegetarian Eggs Benny
13.95
Two eggs, poached to your liking, drenched in hollandaise and served on an English muffin with pan flipped tomato + herby home fries
Homemade Pancakes – Salty or Sweet
14.95
Salty: 3 plump house made pancakes, topped with bacon, garnished with berries and drizzled with maple syrup Sweet: 3 plump house made pancakes, served with whipped cream, bourbon infused (or regular) maple syrup and lightly poached strawberries
Fresh Fruit Plate
12.95
Sliced cantaloupe, with blood orange, grapes, Kiwi, apple, mixed berries, Greek yogurt, honey and fresh mint
Blueberry Granola Fog
12.95
Layers of blueberries, crunchy granola and shaved coconut, shrouded in Greek yogurt, topped with melon and drizzled with honey. Served with a toasted English muffin and jam
Avocado Bacon Toast with a Fried Egg Crown
16.95
Hot buttered sourdough toast, lavished with mashed avocado, bacon, fried egg and fresh parmesan shavings
Drinks
Tea
3.75
Bottomless Coffee
3.95
Speciality Coffees
4.95
Fruit Juice, bottled water, milk (2% or lactose free), sodas
3.75
Classic Caesar
9.95
Clamato cocktail, 1.5oz vodka, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, celery and lime
Mimosa
9.95
3 oz of Prosecco topped with orange juice - the perfect summer pairing!
Boozy Coffee
9.95
House blend Joe, infused with 1.5oz Baileys, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings
Aperol Spritz
9.95
2 oz Aperol and 2 oz Prosecco with a splash of club soda. Served over ice and garnished with orange slices
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