点评:Situated in the comfortable Northern Shores Lodge, Beaches Restaurant opened in the autumn of 2019. Their opening, as it turns out, was rather timely because less than 6 months later a worldwide pandemic was declared and many businesses took a big hit . . . and many didn’t come back at all. Consider: The Sandspit Inn shuttered its doors permanently in the summer of 2020 (because Transport Canada didn’t renew the lease); Cedar and Salt opened in October 2020 and closed less than a year later; Shingle Bay Bistro was, for a time, operating a mere 2 hours per day; and, Dick’s Wok Inn, while very much a Sandspit staple in its own right, continues to operate in a limited “takeout-only” capacity. In the current day, then, Sandspit is left with fairly thin dining options. Thankfully, Beaches has managed to hold on and, now that things have started returning to “normal,” seems to be doing quite well.
The atmosphere at Beaches is casual. The walls are painted off-white, less the wall/area connected to the patio, which is painted a lovely blue colour. The restaurant features overhanging lights with blue covers, which I imagine creates a feeling of absolute calm in the evening hours. There’s also a small bar and flat-screen TV for your viewing pleasure. Beaches Restaurant also has a nice covered patio – ideal in the warmer summer months.
The menu at Beaches is primarily Western casual fare: Caesar Salad, Wings, Zucchini Sticks, Burgers, Lasagne, Pizza, etc. In short, it’s nothing fancy, but everything we’ve tried has been excellent. In fact, the presentation and taste of the food is a large part of why this place “Reminds me of the Sandspit Inn.” And believe me, that’s a good thing.
We’ve had the pleasure of dining here on a few occasions. In each instance, service has been prompt and friendly. Our food has always arrived in good time – usually about 15 minutes after ordering. I won’t comment on everything we’ve tried, but a few items definitely deserve special mention: 1) The Caesar Salad: Advertised as a starter, it’s still a pretty good size. In both presentation and taste, it very much reminds me of the Sandspit Inn’s version of this dish. The lettuce is vibrant and fresh while the dressing always judiciously applied; 2) Pork Bites: Another starter, this dish is suitable to share and comes with a nice tabasco sauce for dipping. The bites are crispy on the outside, but juicy and flavourful inside. Be careful, though, because these can get addicting!; and, 3) The Pizzas: All are served as 12-inch pies and they’re quite exceptional! Generous toppings and a nice crust = deliciousness on a plate. Our personal favourite, so far, is the “Northern.”
In my review of the Sandspit Inn, I described that place as Sandspit’s “social center.” With their doors now closed (for 2 years), I think Beaches Restaurant has helped fill that void quite nicely. A lot of the people who work here previously worked at the Sandspit Inn and, it seems, many of the patrons are regulars – all of whom come for good food and to chat with friends. It’s nice to see this as it results in a warm and welcoming space. I’m just sad I can’t admire stellar views of the airport anymore ;)
FOOD: 5/5
SERVICE: 5/5
VALUE: 4/5
RECOMMENDATION: Beaches Restaurant fills a pretty large void in this community. The food is excellent, but I think its role as a new “social center” is even more important. It’s a nice gathering place where you can eat, relax, and enjoy good company in a casual setting. Highly recommended!
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翻译:位于舒适的 Northern Shores Lodge 的 Beaches Restaurant 于 2019 年秋季开业。事实证明,他们的开业相当及时,因为不到 6 个月后宣布全球大流行,许多企业受到重创。 . .许多人根本没有回来。考虑一下:Sandspit Inn 在 2020 年夏天永久关闭(因为加拿大交通部没有续租); Cedar and Salt 于 2020 年 10 月开业,不到一年后关闭; Shingle Bay Bistro 有一段时间每天只营业 2 小时; Dick's Wok Inn 虽然本身就是 Sandspit 的主食,但仍继续以有限的“仅外卖”能力运营。那么,如今,桑兹皮特 (Sandspit) 的餐饮选择相当稀少。值得庆幸的是,Beaches 已经成功地坚持了下来,而且现在事情已经开始恢复“正常”,似乎做得很好。
Beaches 的气氛很随意。墙壁被漆成灰白色,少了与天井相连的墙壁/区域,天井被漆成了可爱的蓝色。餐厅设有带蓝色灯罩的悬垂灯,我想这会在傍晚时分营造出一种绝对平静的感觉。还有一个小酒吧和纯平电视供您观赏。海滩餐厅还有一个带顶棚的漂亮露台——在温暖的夏季是理想的选择。
Beaches 的菜单主要是西式休闲食品:凯撒沙拉、鸡翅、西葫芦条、汉堡、烤宽面条、披萨等。简而言之,没什么特别的,但我们尝试过的一切都很棒。事实上,食物的呈现和味道是这个地方“让我想起 Sandspit Inn”的重要原因。相信我,这是一件好事。
我们有幸在这里用餐过几次。在每种情况下,服务都迅速而友好。我们的食物总是及时送达——通常是在点餐后 15 分钟左右。我不会评论我们尝试过的所有东西,但有几样东西绝对值得特别提及:1) 凯撒沙拉:作为开胃菜做广告,它的份量仍然相当不错。无论是外观还是味道,它都让我想起了 Sandspit Inn 版本的这道菜。生菜充满活力和新鲜,而敷料总是明智地使用; 2) Pork Bites: 另一种开胃菜,这道菜适合分享,搭配美味的tabasco sauce 蘸着吃。咬在外面酥脆,但里面多汁可口。但是要小心,因为这些会让人上瘾!和,3)比萨饼:全部都是 12 英寸的馅饼,非常特别!大量的浇头和漂亮的外壳 = 盘子里的美味。到目前为止,我们个人最喜欢的是“北方”。
在我对 Sandspit Inn 的评论中,我将那个地方描述为 Sandspit 的“社交中心”。现在他们的门已经关门了(2 年),我认为海滩餐厅很好地帮助填补了这一空白。许多在这里工作的人以前曾在 Sandspit Inn 工作过,看起来,许多顾客都是常客——他们都是来这里吃美食和与朋友聊天的。很高兴看到这一点,因为它营造了一个温馨宜人的空间。我只是很难过,我不能再欣赏机场的壮丽景色了;)
食物:5/5
服务:5/5
价值:4/5
建议:Beaches Restaurant 填补了这个社区中相当大的空白。食物很棒,但我认为它作为新“社交中心”的作用更为重要。这是一个不错的聚会场所,您可以在休闲的环境中用餐、放松和享受良好的陪伴。强烈推荐!
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