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Purple Thistle, Ingonish Beach, NS

Purple Thistle

3.5
3.5
72 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
  • Great for scenic views
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
The stunning views and sophisticated flavours give this upscale restaurant its exceptional reputation. Enjoy the surrounding views of the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Highlands while you enjoy your meal. So treat yourself to a unique Nova Scotia dining experience—you’re on vacation, after all.
Reservations are for Dinner only.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (902) 285-2880
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chad Robinson

What 72 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.5
3.5 based on all time ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3Value

NoiseModerate

72 Reviews
  1. winelover

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing but the waiter needed some basic training on how to wait a table.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was expensive and portions were tiny. They didn’t even serve bread despite setting side plates with the little butter knives on top. We left with a hefty bill still hungry. I had the halibut which was very tasty despite the small portion and minuscule sides. The view is very picturesque.

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  3. DavidT

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Awesome server who made dinner enjoyable. Dinner seriously lacking in vegetable content. Taste was very good for both meals we had. Lovely views from anywhere in the dining room.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Hong Kong

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Looking for fine dining experience, but very disappointed. Good news first: food was good, though not outstanding. However, it took over 30 minutes until one of the waiters finally approached us to take our order. We were not the only ones that suffered from « the high art of ignoring » that was practiced here. When the starters finally arrived, the escargots arrived without bread to mop up the butter sauce. It took another 8 minutes until a dry bread arrived. Unfortunately no alternative nearby - otherwise we would have walked out

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  5. GaneshA

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was average with increased Waiting time due to less staff.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food!

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  7. MaeW

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to the thanksgiving buffet at the purple thistle and everything was delicious. Overall a great experience.

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  8. drsamps

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing experience. Service was slow to start. They purposefully brought us food menus to start then told us it would be a 10 minute wait for drink menus which it was. Our mains arrived before we were done our appetizers. Food was unimpressive- watery corn purée with scallop appetizer, over cooked veggies with steak main. There were bread plates/butter knives set at the table but when I asked if we were supposed to get bread the waiter told us no (but then did offer to bring us some). They ran out of ice cream for 1/2 their desserts. Forgot to bring the coffee that was ordered at the end.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Visiting with family

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  10. Wooster

    New York City

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Decor is past sell-by date. No tablecloths as pictured in brochure. Food quality was so-so. Service ok. Would not recommend.

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Purple Thistle is rated 3.5 stars by 72 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Purple Thistle

383 Keltic in Rd, Ingonish Beach, NS B0C 1L0

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ingonish Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chad Robinson
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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