Dining out

A visit to these fishing ports of the Acadian Peninsula is a great opportunity to savor Acadian seafood and local produce. In the heart of Shippagan, near the bridge to the islands of Lamèque and Miscou, the Pinokkio restaurant-bar is a must-see with its panoramic view of the islands. Its white or pink pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, salads, pasta, seafood, and steaks are a delight for food lovers. It offers international and regional cuisine. The mussels marinière in their creamy white wine sauce are particularly delicious. Its terrace is popular in season.

In Haut-Shippagan, near Cielo Glamping, the Hub chez Cielo offers a different concept and a unique culinary and creative experience. The chef's mission is to introduce you to the region's products with the Cielo board concept, where you create your own meal using the boutique's products. The Pearls and Oysters package is also popular. You can also enjoy a coffee from the roastery or savor one of the famous cocktails, wines, and local beers.

On the Lamèque side, the Aloha Boutique Café on Rue Principale, with its Hawaiian-style decor, offers an exotic menu with homemade carrot and turnip soup, corn chowder, Poke Bowls, paninis, bagels, and baguettes, a tempting Aloha salad, and the famous crookies made fresh daily. A lovely back patio welcomes you in season. Its gift shop is stocked with all sorts of practical and fun items.

When a restaurant bears the name of a great wine, you can expect its food to be of superior quality and made with fresh ingredients. The Kabernet Gourmet-pub menu offers a wide variety of appetizers, chef's selections, burgers, meats, and fish, not to mention an extensive dessert menu. The wine and spirits list is astonishingly varied and extensive.
On Miscou Island, the Vieille école de Miscou welcomes tourists staying there for breakfast or those passing through for coffee or a light meal, with a menu that changes seasonally. Don't miss the Tuna Festival in August and its festive menu.