The food here is great. I miss that it is closed until the Spring. I had the club house with fries, it was sooo good! The waitress was friendly, and the food was hot! The view was amazing looking out at the boats on the harbor. See you soon Saltwater Cafe!
Not a lot of options here in pictou, so we tried this place due it's advertised crab special and great location on the water. All out of crab. Tried the chicken quesadilla, which was quite good, and the mussels and seafood chowder. Mussels were large and plentiful, but needed a bit more flavor. Chowder was overpriced at $10 and needed... more
Only opens at 4:30 in mid summer!!!!
I have been every summer and find it average all around but great location on the waterfront so worth checking out just for that. But not being open makes it difficult to even do that. I asked around and was told new owners so things hours have changed.
A visit to Settlers Saltwater Café the other evening was a big disappointment. I believe this restaurant is for tourists who will eat and never be seen again. It was average food at above average price for what you get. You can't beat the location right on the water. The servers were all friendly and attentive.
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Despite the mixed reviews we ate there and had good food and friendly service. It is a pub it was busy and had a good atmosphere. If you are happy with simple food and a few beers then go there. If your looking for fine dining then there really isn't anywhere in Pitcou.
Nicely decorated but the food was just okay, basic bar food. Waitress seemed a bit put out that we got up and waited up by the bar to get our bill and pay but we didn't have a lot of time on our hands to keep waiting at the table. Nice location right on the waterfront/marina next to the Ship... more
Service was excellent, décor awesome. we ordered for starters the "seafood chowder" very disappointing, broth good, but they should have put on their menu "Fish chowder" only fish...no other seafood in this chowder i.e. scallops, shrimp, etc. We decided to leave after eating this very expensive fish chowder, because we were unsure about ordering more..i.e. will it be what it... more
Lots of staff on..but it was like we were invisible..we almost got up and left..Service bad..
Our drinks came at the same time..would have enjoyed a drink..while we were waiting for our food to arrive..it was hot..but that's all I can say about it...on the positive side..fries horrible..greasy & tastless..fish...dry..yet batter not cooked inside..
Chicken burger..processed breast meat...not...
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Haven't been impressed the past few times of been here and it's the last. It's starting to look old, menu is limited and over priced. The only killer thing on the menu is the Blueberry Grunt. Can't say anything bad about the staff, wonderful and friendly. Looking forward to trying the new restaurant across the street. It's got to be... more
My husband & i had a great supper here !!!! realllly good seafood !!! no room for dessert ... will go back again when we're in the area !!
We always eat here at least twice each yearly visit. We always enjoy the food and harbourside atmosphere. A change in the menu is, however, LONG overdue!
My friend and I wandered in here because it was close to the Hector quay which we'd just visited, and we were getting pretty hungry. If I recall, the menu is posted at the door.
The place was packed, the outside patio full, so we were in a little aisle at the side. It was quite noisy with the crowd....
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The ambiance in this restaurant is lovely - very authentic maritime feel. Its location is fantastic - you couldn't ask for better views. The beer choices on the menu were plentiful, and the food was average, with generous portions of french fries which made the kids happy, but in spite of the large number of staff the slow service was... more
We arrived at this restaurant this evening. Notice at entrance said to seat yourselves, so we duly sat at a table and studied the menu, chose what drinks and food we would like. Various waitresses came and went in the area, bringing food, clearing tables, etc. They glanced at us occasionally but no-one said a word to us. After being... more
Lots of fish on the menu of course and oh so good! Even the burgers were great. You can sit inside or out on the enclosed deck overseeing the harbour. The deck is screened in with zippered clear plastic panels for inclement weather. Very fast service! We were very impressed. It is a bit pricey but not so much that... more
This place is beautifully located along the waterfront. The food is great, priced just right. The service is great and ambience is very good. This recommended to visit, you will not be dissapointed.
This is a regular pub on the water, without the local touch (they serve Burger and all other sort of pub food) not that there is anything wrong with it.
The Location is great , if you choose the patio or the inside.
The food is good, and the portions are huge.
I am ranking it average as there was...
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could sit on a covered patio and enjoy the view of the harbour " Hector " while enjoying the fish & chips Great people.
Location was great, sitting right on the water in a screened in patio. Very nice watching the boats come and go while enjoying a cold beverage.
Love the outdoor seating, which is in a big screened porch. Typical seafood fare and some other interesting dishes (stir-fry, for instance) as well. Some of the menu items seemed a bit overpriced. Myself & most of the people I was with had fried seafood dishes. The fish & chips was great- generous portion & perfect amount of batter (in... more
A really good Location in pictou waterfront to dine in the evening!! Food is not too bad menu consist of lots of fried items!! Lack of seafood salads.Good Value for money!! Service is great!! everyone is veryfriendly!!
The Saltwater is one of those quirky places. Promoted out of the ordinary by having a semi outside section - basically a very large awning it is worth the trip.
The menu is a typical Maritimes menu - lots of fish including lobster. Service tends to be pretty snappy although we have had to wait quite a while once and...
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Great for families. Casual atmosphere and comfortably predictable menu.
Great pub-style food on the Pictou Waterfront. A favourite of tourists and locals too. Friendly service and a central location.
We enjoyed dinner here at the settlers cafe both nights we were in Pictou. Good variety on the menu. Views of the harbor. Attentive wait staff.
We walked in on a terrible rainy night with no reservations. Seated immediately and orders taken right away. We had wonderful mussels and scallops and a great mug of beer. Enjoyed our meal and had great service. The rain was coming in with the wind, and the server was quite prompt in closing the zipper in the tarp so we... more
My wife and I go to a lot of restaurants and I have never seen an owner with an attitude like this fellow. We have eaten in his restaurant many times before and usually have the haddock burger with baby potatoes instead of frys. It seems the price of these potatoes have increased because he now has a charge of... more
Great food nice spot prices OK but they lock the door at 9pm.!
July 2010 - nice lunch with grade A chowder. Mussels were wonderful and among the best of the region. Cold beer, friendly staff. Open seasonally.
I made a reservation 3 months in advance of our event for a group of 25. I called 1 month later to confirm it was still in the reservation book, and was assured that it was. 2 weeks before our event, I called to confirm a final time and was told by the man who answered the phone that our... more
I had coconut fish, which was delicious. Pretty busy so slightly slow service but otherwise good.
Overlooking the beautiful harbour and yacht moorings at Pictou, the Salt Water Café occupies perhaps the most enviable location in town. It is also immediately next to Pictou’s leading tourist attraction, the Hector Interpretive Center.
This is a very pleasant, year-round pub/restaurant with a large, screened dining area overlooking the yacht moorings. The menu features pub grub with...
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This restaurant is located right on the water in Pictou. It features a seasonal patio as well as a very nice main dining area. The food quality is good but service sometimes needs improvement. Overall a good restaurant with some live entertainment.
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