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Our Menu

The menu features famous Maritime seafood, imaginative meat dishes, flavorful pastas, refreshing salads, and mouth-watering desserts, all prepared personally by co-owner Chef Roland Glauser.

 

The menu choices have been influenced by many of the delicious meals that Roland and Kathleen have enjoyed during their travels.

 

Take-home meals are also available.

 

Appetizers - Soups - Salads

 

Eggplant Picatta
With cornmeal and parmesan batter, layered with goat cheese, arugula basil pesto and finished with balsamic drizzle

7.95

 

South Shore Fish Sampler
A selection of locally smoked and marinated fish, complemented by chipotle lime mayo

8.95

 

Eastern Shore Mussels
Plump mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, and tarragon

7.25

 

Fried Red Tomatoes
Pan seared cornmeal breaded tomato with cumin yogurt

7.95

 

Bluenose Spinach Salad
With apples, sun dried blueberries, candied pecans, and crumbled blue cheese in maple vinaigrette
small 5.95 large 7.25

 

Charlotte’s Mesclun Salad

Mixed greens, spicy walnuts, sun dried apricots, caramelized garlic and tangy raspberry vinaigrette...on the cover of the “Salads” cook book

small 5.95 large 7.25

 

Smokehouse Salad
Arugula and spinach with smoked salmon, dill, capers, shaved fennel, tomato, parmesan and sundried tomato lemon vinaigrette

small 6.50 large 7.95


Classic Caesar Salad
Real croutons, real parmesan, real bacon and real garlic

small 5.95 large 7.25

 

Sea Harvest Chowder
The freshest scallops, shrimp and haddock from the sea in rich creamy broth

cup 5.95 bowl 7.25

 

Roland’s Delectable Soup
Sometimes hot, sometimes cold, but always delicious!
cup 4.25 bowl 5.50

 

Yes, our fresh salad dressings are now available for purchase!

 

Pasta

 

Town Market Sausage Linguine
Peter’s homemade italian sausage with tomato, roasted red peppers, basil, spinach, oregano and parmesan

15.95

 

Roland’s Thai Rice Noodles

Crisp veggies, tofu, ginger, and rice noodles tossed in peanut sauce with fresh coriander and lime

14.95


Spaghettini Gorgonzola

Sliced sauteed chicken breast, broccoli, and green peppercorns smothered in creamy blue cheese sauce

17.95


Garlic Scallop Linguine

Locally harvested scallops sauteed with garlic in spicy tomato
cream sauce

16.95

From Land & Sea

 

Deep Sea Scallops
Seared plump scallops with orange sesame ginger drizzle

23.95

 

“The Boy’s” Favourite Rack of Lamb

Succulent spring lamb drizzled with port wine orange sauce and sun dried berries

28.95

 

Atlantic Salmon Filet

Crowned with mersey point smoked salmon and honey mustard ginger sauce

19.95

 

Filet Mignon
6 oz. of alberta beef tenderloin pan seared to perfection, served with two peppercorn brandy sauce

27.95

 

Seafood Crepe Casserole
Haddock, scallops, shrimp, and mushrooms in dill cream, topped with melted cheese

15.95

 

Chicken Breast Chevre

Tender breast of chicken stuffed with creamy peppered goat cheese and basil, complemented with maple butter glaze

19.95

 

Pork Tenderloin Zurich Style
Finely sliced pork tenderloin braised with mushrooms and creamy demi-glace sauce, served with rösti potato

19.95

 

Lobster and Scallops Brandy Gratin
Tender lobster and scallops simmered in decadent brandy cream, baked with monterey and cheddar cheese...kathleen’s favourite!

market price

 

The King George
Start with a 6oz filet mignon and top it with a poached lobster tail and garlic herb butter

market price

 

All Land and Sea entrées are served with fresh steamed veggies and a choice of our grain of the day, or Roland’s pan roasted potato

 

Lunchtime Extras

In addition to the regular menu, the following menu items are available during lunch hours.

 

Swiss Potato Rösti
Grated potatoes sauteed until golden brown, smothered with cheese and topped with a fried egg. what a meal!
served with your choice of any of our salads

9.50


Eggplant Picatta
With cornmeal and parmesan batter, layered with goat cheese, arugula basil pesto and finished with balsamic drizzle, served with a choice of any one of our salads

9.95

 

Chicken Caesar

Tender boneless breast of chicken with your favourite caesar salad

9.95

 

Sandwich Combos

With a cup of soup or any one of our salads

7.95
With a cup of chowder

9.95

 

-egg salad
-black forest ham salad
-montreal smoked meat with chipotle cream cheese
-cucumber and tomato with roasted red pepper cream cheese

 

Salad Combos

Served with a cup of soup

7.95
Served with a cup of chowder

9.95

 

Choose any one of our salads to design your own combo

Desserts

 

Charlotte Lane “Liquid Diet” Special
Start with a mug of our freshly ground and brewed coffee, add Bailey’s Irish Cream and brandy, then top with real whipped cream and Belgian chocolate shavings

5.95


“Slàinte Mhath!” Trio of Single Malt Scotch 1.5 oz
a changing selection of three different single malt scotches
an opportunity to taste test, compare and find your favorite

11.95

 

Nova Scotian Dessert Wine Sampler 3.0 oz
Sample 3 delicious dessert wines and compare their different styles

12.95

 

Port Wine & Cheese Plate
A classic combination of a selection of three cheeses and Nova Scotian Port

12.95

 

Peanut Butter Cream Pie
creamy peanut butter mousse on a chocolate crumb crust, drizzled with rich chocolate sauce

5.95

 

Sticky Toffee Pudding
a traditional warm english cake, drenched in butterscotch and custard sauce

5.95

 

Brown Sugar Buttermilk Apple Pie
grated apple baked in buttermilk custard topped with nutmeg and cinnamon yogurt

5.95

 

Lemon Panna Cotta
cream custard with essence of lemon and vanilla, served with tart raspberry sauce

5.95


Chocolate Extravaganza
rich dark chocolate and cointreau ganache on a chocolate crumb crust

5.95

 

Baked Cheese Cake
our daily selection is made with the finest ingredients available 5.95


Italian Style Sorbetti
an ever changing selection of fabulous fruity dairy free flavors 4.50

 

Dessert Wines
Your server will be happy to tell you about our daily selection of dessert wine

 

Liqueurs and Brandy
Grand Marnier, Drambuie, Courvoisier Cognac, Armagnac VSOP, B & B Liqueur

5.50

 

Grappa Prosseco, Kahlua, Amaretto, D’Eaubonne VSOP Brandy, Jaegermeister, Sambuca white or black, Ouzo, Creme de Menthe, Bailey’s,

4.50

 

Nova Scotian Port
Gaspereau Vineyard Reserve Port 5.95 Sainte Famille Winery Port

5.95

 

Hot After Dinner Drinks
Espresso 2.95

Cappuccino 3.25

Latte 3.25
Café Mocha 3.25

Chai Tea 3.25

European Coffee 3.25
Green Tea, Herbal and Specialty Teas 1.95

Red Rose Tea 1.75
Freshly Ground and Brewed Fairly Traded Organic Coffee or Swiss Water Decaf 2.50

 

Special Coffee
Spanish Coffee 5.95

Irish Coffee 5.95

Alexander Coffee 5.95

or pick your favourite liqueur combo and we’ll make it for you 5.95 - 6.95

 

Wine list

 

House Wines

 

White Wine


Aromatic and Fruity White
Vina Cono Sur, Riesling, Chile

Glass: 6.50 1/2 Liter: 19.00 Liter: 37.50

 

Jost, Eagle Tree Muscat, Nova Scotia

Glass: 6.50 1/2 Liter: 19.00 Liter: 37.50

 

Light to Medium Bodied, Crisp White
Jost, Chablis, Nova Scotia

Glass: 4.95 1/2 Liter: 14.50 Liter: 28.50


Astica, Sauvignon Blanc, Argentina

Glass: 5.95 1/2 Liter: 17.50 Liter: 34.50


Full Bodied, Richly Textured, Complex White
Lindemans, Bin 65 Chardonnay, Australia

Glass: 6.95 1/2 Liter: 20.00 Liter: 39.50


Red Wine


Light Bodied, Fruity, Low Tannin Red


Vina Cono Sur, Pinot Noir, Chile

Glass: 6.50 1/2 Liter: 19.00 Liter: 37.50


Medium Bodied, Elegantly Textured Red

 

Astica, Merlot- Malbec, Argentina

Glass: 5.95 1/2 Liter: 17.50 Liter: 34.50

 

Jost, Cabernet- Marechal Foch, Nova Scotia

Glass: 4.95 1/2 Liter: 14.50 Liter: 28.50

 

Full Bodied, Tannic Reds
Hardys, Varietal Range Shiraz, Australia

Glass: 5.95 1/2 Liter: 17.50 Liter: 34.50


Luis Felipe Edwards, Carmenere, Chile

Glass: 5.95 1/2 Liter: 17.50 Liter: 34.50

 

Nova Scotia Wines

 

White Wine

 

Jost Vineyard, Eagle Tree Muscat 30.00
rich, spicy, aromatic fragrances show in this soft and dry wine

 

Gaspereau Vineyards, Riesling 35.00 ( 500 ml )
off-dry wine showing true riesling characteristics with crisp acidity and green apple finish

 

Sainte Famille Wines, Siegfried 30.00
riesling styled wine with bouquet of honey, citrus and peach

 

Domaine de Grand Pre, Seyval Blanc 32.00
aromas of green apple, pear and honey with refreshing acidity

 

Blomidon Estate, Rosé 31.00
irresistible medium dry blend of l’acadie, muscat and baco noir with a hint of sweetness

 

Red Wine

 

Jost Vineyard, Trilogy, Baco Noir-Leon Millot-Marachel Foch 39.00
aged in french barrels with smoky black cherry, anise flavours and soft ripe tannins

 

Domaine de Grand Pre, Marachel Foch 31.00
fresh fruit berries with soft tannins and good structure

 

Blomidon Estate, Baco Noir 32.00
aromas of wild blackberry and blueberry, plum overlaid with vanilla

 

Gaspereau Vineyards Vitis, Lucy Kuhlmann-Baco Noir-DeChaunac 39.00
full bodied wine with raspberry cranberry nose and nuances of mocha and chocolate

 

White Wine

 

Aromatic and Fruity Whites

 

Fetzer, Valley Oaks Organic Gewürztraminer, California 39.00
medium sweet with apricot, peach, rose petal and honeysuckle, great with spicy food

 

Vina Cono Sur, Riesling, Chile 29.00
fragrant nose displays fresh limes and lemons with a mineral edge and racy acidity

 

Light to Medium Bodied, Crisp Whites

 

Domaine Du Landreau, Muscadet, France 30.00
very dry, aged on it’s “lees”, bottled unfiltered, aromas of pear and green apple

 

Santa Rita 120, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile 32.00
crisp with citrus and peach, good balance of freshness and floral aromas

 

Canaletto, Pinot Grigio-Garganega, Italy 35.00
stylish wine, nicely aromatic with floral notes and crisp finish

 

St Hallett Poachers Blend, Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, Australia 39.00
brimming full of tropical fruit, and lime, full flavoured and generous


Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 47.00
classic characters of gooseberry, passionfruit, figs and a touch of herbaceousness


Bidoli Friuli, Sauvignon Blanc, Italy 39.00
clean crisp white with ripe gooseberry, appealing flavours of vibrant fruit and satisfying finish


Full Bodied, Richly Textured, Complex Whites


Lindemans, Bin 65 Chardonnay, Australia 30.00
this smooth buttery wine shows soft vanillin oak and flavours of melon and tropical fruit

 

Vina Cono Sur, Viognier, Chile 29.00
lively and crisp with intense aromas of apricot, peach and melon and a hint of spice

 

Water Wheel, Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc, Australia 40.00
clean, tantalizing acidity with hints of apple, melon, pear and honey

 

Sparkling Wines


Banrock Station, Sparkling Shiraz, Australia 38.00
mouthful sparkling shiraz with plenty of body and refreshing bubbles


Bouvet Ladubay, Loire, France 47.00
slightly quincy on the palate with yeasty overtones and crisp acid finish. perfect fresh summer drinking.

 

Gandia, Prosecco, Italy 43.00
fresh and elegant, with soft floral aromas and a delicate palate, of clean, crisp green fruit


Jost, Prost, Nova Scotia 38.00
made from l’acadie blanc grapes, very refreshing, fairly dry with nice fruit


Red Wine


Light Bodied, Fruity, Low Tannin Reds


George Duboeuf, Regnie Beaujolais, France 39.00
well developed aromas of redcurrant and raspberries, and very light tannins


Vina Cono Sur, Pinot Noir, Chile 29.00
delicious approachable wine, it is soft, light bodied with flavours of cherry and strawberry


Medium Bodied, Elegantly Textured Reds


St Hallet, Gamekeepers Blend, Australia 42.00
very impressive blend. Superb nose of violet infusions and raspberry over a background of licorice and vanilla


Saurus, Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina 40.00
red fruit and floral aromas with fine touches of vanilla


Nipozzano Riserva, Chianti Rufina, Italy 52.00
beautiful chianti with layers of fruit and silky tannins, aged for two years in oak barrels 90 points wine spectator


Castello Banfi, Centine, Italy 46.00
complex wine, intensely fruity with a lingering finish - a testament to it’s overall balance, castello banfi is an outstanding premium winery


Castello del Poggio, Barbera d’Asti, Italy 47.00
well balanced rich wine with great fruit and soft tannins

 

Goats in Villages, Shiraz-Pinotage, South Africa 44.00
blend of spicy shiraz and robust pinotage with elegant oak and soft tannins


Montgras Reserva, Carmenere, Chile 37.00
powerful spicy aromas mingle with mint and wild herbs, soft and round tannins


Mawson’s Wrattonbully, Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia 44.00
soft, ripe and immensely appealing, a lovely, layered wine with yummy blackberry, currant and cherry flavors, picking up hints of cedar as the finish lingers


Red Wine


Full Bodied, Tannic Red Wine


Sumac Ridge, Merlot, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada 39.00
blackberry and anise with soft plummy tannins


Concha Y Toro, Trio, Merlot-Carmenere-Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile 39.00
incredible, ripe, fleshy and opulent. from one of chile's best producers, yummy.....


Ironstone, Zinfandel, California 42.00
jammy fruit packed red with great texture and concentration and a silky palate


Painter Bridge, Zinfandel, California 36.00
this is a fruit intense zin with aromas of raspberry and blackberry and a smooth rich finish


Chateau des Erles, Cuvee des Ardoises, France 46.00
blend of syrah, grenache and carignan with great complexity of aromas and spices


Bonterra, Organic Cabernet Sauvignon, California 45.00
organically farmed full-bodied cabernet with black currant and toasty vanilla from aging for 16 months in american and french oak barrels


Altosur, Malbec, Argentina 39.00
intense ripe fruit combined with spice and floral hints. wine of good concentration and soft tannins


Water Wheel, Shiraz blend, Australia 40.00
vivid blackcurrant and raspberry with some savoury spice and smooth tannins


Penfolds, Koonunga Hill, Shiraz-Cabernet, Australia 41.00
good balance of jammy fruit and soft tannins, just a beautiful wine made by a wonderful winery


Angove Nine Vine, Shiraz-Viognier, Australia 38.00
bold berry and red fruit flavours with exotic spices and oak nuances

 

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We are pleased to offer a frequently changing selection of interesting wines for you to try


Zonte’s Footstep, Viognier, Australia 44.00
apricot, citrus and lime aromas with refreshing acidity, weighty but well balanced


Stadt Krems, Gruener Veltliner, Austria 40.00
crisp citrus with decent weight, honey aromas and very good length


Conundrum, Caymus, California 70.00
sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and muscat with splashes of viognier and semillon make this wine an intriguing blend with honeysuckle, peach and jasmine aromas


Villa Maria, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 42.00
good intense flavours of gooseberry, lime, melon and exotic herbs


Jost Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Nova Scotia 39.00
aged in french oak barrels, with fresh berry and smoky characteristics


Domaine de Grand Pre, Vintner’s Reserve Castel, Nova Scotia 39.00
award winning wine with a complex full body, ripe fruit and integrated tannins


Louis Bernard, Gigondas, France 42.00
powerful aromas of blackberry and cedar wood


Ninquen Antu, 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere, Chile 45.00
Premium wine grown in high altitude of the andean mountain range. World wine festival selection


Vina Ventisquero Root One, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile 45.00
rich red wine with black currant and dark cherry flavours. Grown on its original ungrafted roots. World wine festival selection


La Puerta Reserva, Bonarda, Argentina 42.00
full bodied well structured wine made from the bonarda grape.
World wine festival selection


Chateau Loudenne, Bordeaux, France 85.00
In the tradition of great medoc wines with hints of blackcurrant, cedar and vanillin oak


Masi Costasera, Amarone, Italy 90.00
deep ruby red with full body and powerful complex aromas

 

Fontanafredda, Barolo, Italy 75.00
garnet red wine with peppery blackberry fruit over well integrated oak and fine tannins


Gaja, Sito Moresco, Piedmont, Italy 125.00
85% nebbiolo, 10% merlot and 5% barbera, with aromas of blackberry and violet


Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, Bolgheri, Italy 150.00
sweet black merlot character, with impressions of ripe, concentrated berries


Chateau Musar, Cabernet Sauvignon-Cinsault, Lebanon 110.00
very aromatic bordeaux style blend, with complex spicy elements and mature tannins

 

           

 

 

 

Chef Roland Glauser

 

   
 
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