The Groundswell
189 Reviews
About the Business
The Groundswell - Inn, Restaurant | Oceanfront Inn & Pub located on Isle Madame, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Dine in comfort inside or on the deck overlooking the water. Take out available!
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+19027777777
3283 NS-320, D'Escousse, NS B0E 1K0
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Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Curbside pickup
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Seating
- Casual
- Cozy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Outdoor seating
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Karaoke
- Food
- Food at bar
- Bar games
- Dancing
- Trivia night
- Outside food allowed
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damian Thomas
20.10.2023
The Groundswell
Very small portions, a $14 Greek salad that doesn’t fill a cereal bowl. I poured on the “home made Greek salad dressing” it fouled the salad and rendered it inedible.The nachos are terrible. The chips taste like they came from the dollar store, drizzled with a very small amount of cheese and a few onions. Pathetic!The wedges were cold and soggy.Terrible effort, especially for the price!
Vanessa Raymond
23.09.2023
The Groundswell
We stayed at the Cottage for a few days and it felt like we were home. Our stay there was planned way ahead of time but when we realized we needed a couple more days , the owner, Matt, was able to secure our extension without any issues . Talking about Matt, he was welcomy, helpful, joyfull , easy going , just an amazing host !We haven't had the chance to experience the pub and the full extent of the menu offered but people around town highly recommend the spot .If it wasn't for the fact that we found a new home , I would've wanted to stay there a couple more weeks . Thank you so much for making us enjoy our first few days in Nova Scotia .New to d'Escousse or passing by , The Groundswell is definitely a place you need to stop at .
Fernando Oliveira
02.09.2023
The Groundswell
Spectacular stay at the Groundswell. Matt met us when we checked in. The upgraded us to larger room and opened the kitchen to cook us dinner. Started with Ceasars salads and local beer. Followed by wonderful Mussels, Seafood Linguine and Thai Haddock which were all fantastic. Breakfast sandwich the next morning was a great send-off. Oh and the sunset from the water front backyard was pretty good too
Debbie Green
17.08.2023
The Groundswell
My husband and I stayed at the cottage here December 01, 2022 to December 07,2022, and had a wonderful experience. The owners went out of their way to ensure our experience was a positive one! The accommodations were upgraded while maintaining its original charm. Situated on the water, it made for wonderful views and abundance of wildlife. While we were there, we often took advantage of their restaurant and local evening entertainment. The food was excellent as well as the local musicians. We look forward to returning and would highly recommend the Groundswell.
Missy C
02.08.2023
The Groundswell
Awesome stay! We stayed for 2 nights, 3 days.Accommodations: We stayed in the white room. It was tastefully decorated and the heat warms up the room quickly. Good view of the water.Food: The food was fantastic - homemade meals. I recommend the jalapeno and mozzarella burger and the hot wings. The potato wedges - fully loaded or just on its own were delicious. They tasted like they were baked. It was so so good and very reasonably priced. Great selection of local beers on tap.Customer service: Matt was a great host. We felt extremely welcomed. I highly recommend this place if you need time away from home and just need some rest and relaxation in a seaside village.
Donna
30.07.2023
The Groundswell
We stayed in Paperback Writer and loved the tasteful and comfy room. It had everything we needed and beautiful view of the water. The host Matt was awesome and the pub entertainment and food was fantastic. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Claus Laundrup
21.07.2023
The Groundswell
Cute Inn with a cool little pub. We only stayed one night and really enjoyed our experience. Dinner was good but pricey. Had the Green Thai curry Haddock. Flavour was great but for the price I would have expected a bigger piece of fish. Mussels were good but again small portion for the cost. I like a lot of broth with my mussels and this did not have it. Flavour, again, was good. My daughter had the Maple Bourbon Bacon wrapped scallops and she still remembers them They were great.Breakfast brought to the room (scrambled egg wrap with bacon , lettuce and tomato) in the AM was very tasty. I'm a big guy and would have liked more but it did the trick.Overall a great experience and would definitely stay there again for a longer period. The pub was closed for the general public the evening we were there so I don't know how the activity in the pub would affect noise levels in the room.Note: I don't know what food costs are like in Cape Breton but high restaurant food costs were encountered throughout our trip. Everyone was charging Vancouver downtown menu pricing within a casual restaurant environment.
Bradley Owen
20.07.2023
The Groundswell
This place has such a great vibe with some of the best food I’ve ever eaten. I highly recommend the wedges and the haddock. The owner clearly loves his job and treats all the customers so nice. These are the most unique wedges I’ve ever eaten but the best as well. There’s a huge selection of beer as long as live music Friday and Saturday. It perfectly captures the local vibe of cape Breton and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes good food and good company.
Anne Stewart
19.07.2023
The Groundswell
Just an amazing stay at this perfect Inn. Matthew was pleasant and friendly. It was a perfect ending for our Cape Breton holiday. Food was so good plus breakfast was best of course courtesy of the adorable room service. Everything spotless and so well maintained. Would return in a heartbeat. T
Tia Abbott
13.07.2023
The Groundswell
Absolutely love this place! The food is delicious, atmosphere is awesome, wonderful live music. You can rent kayaks and SUPS here too, AND it's an Inn! So much to do.I also hear they host a couple weddings a year! Would recommend this place to anyone looking for an awesome meal with a gorgeous view. Must visit on Isle Madame :)
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3283 NS-320, D'Escousse, NS B0E 1K0
The Groundswell