Golfing at the Cabot Links in Inverness Nova Scotia

Panoramic view of Cabot Links Golf Course in Inverness, Cape Breton.

The highlight of our recent trip to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia was my grandson's, Brooks, round of golf at Cabot Links in Inverness, Nova Scotia.  This truly links 18 holes course hugs the Atlantic Ocean with a spectacular view.  Brooks played only nine holes with his friend Missy acting as his caddy.  It started out a cool, misty, windy morning, but quickly turned into a nice day. 

Clubs are ready. Just waiting for tee time.

What club should I use?

Panoramic view of Brooks playing golf. 

My friends, Michealette and Christene, went along and we enjoyed tooling around town while Brooks and Missy played golf.  We visited the Tears of Glass Jewelry shop while waiting.

Jewelry at Tears of Glass in Inverness.

Rare pieces of sea glass and marble at Tears of Glass

After their round of golf we killed a little more time until the award winning Panorama Restaurant that overlooks the 18th hole opened for dinner at 5:00 pm. 


View of 18th hole from Panorama Restaurant.

New addition to Panorama Restaurant that almost doubles the size.

Michealette and Missy waiting for dinner.

They have some truly spectacular dishes at the Panorama, in particular I enjoyed the scallops with risotto.  And their strawberry shortcake is interesting but not what you expect here in North Carolina.  We collectively tried all three of their desserts. 

Scallops over risotto.  My starter and main meal.  Delish!

Cabot Links version of Strawberry Shortcake.  Strawberries and rhubarb over strawberry syrup.  Three shortbread cookies with strawberry whipped cream in between.  Beautiful presentation.

If you are a golfer you should plan a trip to Cabot Links.

Lunch at the Panorama at Cabot Links

Enjoying lunch at Panorama. (L to R Jesse, Shelley, Pat, Mary, Dan) Photo by our waiter, Cassie, using Shelley's camera.

On our return from the trip around the Cabot Trail Monday, we stopped at the Cabot Links Golf Course in Inverness to have lunch at their restaurant, Panorama.  Dan and I were familiar with the restaurant because we celebrated my birthday there last year.  We were happy to introduce our friends, Mary, Shelley, and Jesse to this wonderful restaurant.

It was difficult for me to choose from the menu, but I finally decided on the lobster salad and it was a good choice.

Lobster salad.

Mary likewise chose the lobster. Dan chose the seafood chowder, Shelley opted for the Orzo Pasta Rustica (Roasted Chicken, Italian Sausage, Sundried Tomato & Fennel) and Jesse had the 15th Hole Club Sandwich.  They were all happy with their choices as was I.

Shelley's choice, Orzo Pasta Rustica.

The real dilemma was in selecting our desserts.   Mary who did not have dessert, but had a taste of each of ours rated them.  Her first choice was the Granny Smith Apple, Maple & Pecan Bread Pudding with chantilly cream & caramel sauce that Jesse chose.

Apple, maple, pecan, bread pudding garnished with almond lace cookie.

 Shelley's choice of Cape Breton Blueberry Cobbler with wild blueberries & Cabot's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Mary judged a close second best of the three. (I had this last year when we were here for dinner, and I can vouch for its deliciousness.)

Blueberry cobbler.

However,  Mary and I were a bit disappointed in my choice of the Butterscotch and Chocolate Mousse.  We prefer the light and fluffy mousse as opposed to mousse that is thick and creamy.

Chocolate and butterscotch mousse.

Panorama is without a doubt one of the premier Cape Breton restaurants, and husband and wife team, John Haine and Tracy Wallace are among the top chefs in the Province.  I'm looking forward to another visit to Panoroma before the summer is over.