Wild Caraway — Restaurant in Advocate Harbour

On the 11th of July, 2021 after making a reservation, secured by a credit card, a first experience for me, we were told that there was a set menu with two options, both 5 course meals available. We were not informed of the takeout menu. The only other thing we were asked is if there were any food allergies and if we were to cancel, to give as much notice as possible. When we arrived at our reservation, while waiting to be seated, we discovered the take out menu and were ushered into our table. Upon reading the set menu options they were not what I and our guests were expecting, it was what I would compare to other very high end resturants I have experienced in the past. Based on the fact that our company and ourselves desired really only fish and chips style options, I asked our server ( neither of the owners) if we might be able to order from the take out menu and be seated outside. I was promptly and in my opinion defensively told that if I wished to do that I would have to pay 50 dollars + tax per reservation to do that. To top off that striking comment I was told plainly that this was explained to me over the phone. It was not explained over the phone and frankly made me look like a fool in front of our friends. We ate our dinner as we were told and I paid the bill. Upon selecting the most modest yet repectful tip amount based on the encounter I had just experienced, it equated to a 47.18 cent tip. Bringing my bill to over 312 dollars for 4 people. I was blown away by the bill itself only to leave the establishment feeling as if I had now been kicked twice in the gut in a 2 hr span. I will never return to this establishment and I would caution anyone deciding to dine at the Caraway...

On recommendation from Gemini AI, my wife and I stopped in for dinner on our drive from Parrsboro to Moncton. Our meal was SPECTACULAR! Each and every course was simply beyond good. The pre-dinner snacks included baba ganoush served with freshly sliced cucumber, falafels with a variety of dipping sauces, add to that a perfect little biscuit served with freshly whipped butter. The beet, apple, wild caraway and sour cream borscht was absolutely delicious. Same for the halibut croquettes and the dipping sauces were amazing... full of flavor. We both had the scallops, parisien nocchi, peas and pancetta which continued to thrill our taste buds. The scallops were plentiful, fresh and juicy and cooked to perfection. The borage of wild chammomile on shaved pineapple ice was a perfect pre-dessert palate cleanser.

For the dessert grand finale, we opted for the moist Almond Cake topped with a layer of red currant with a side of raspberry ripple ice cream...fresh and delicious! The drive to Advocate Harbour is along a winding scenic road and I would recommend keeping an eye out for potholes.

We have already reserved a table for 6 to share the experience with our foodie friends. My only regret is not taking more photos of all the dishes... you'll have to experience them...

We had come to WC many times in the past before they morphed to a fixed supper menu. There food was always stellar so we were anticipating something special (at 70$/person + drinks + tax+tip). Sadly the experience was hit and miss :-( We chose to have everything on the menu (there are 2 options for each course) and exactly half the items were misses. For the apps, the tortelini was awesome - great flavors, nice presentation - but the alternate app - miso soup with honey chicken wings - couldn't finish it. The miso was very sweet and had an unpleasant smoky taste; matched with sweet wings that were unremarkable, the combo was really not up to par. Next came the mains. The flounder over wild greens was excellent but the paella was just meh (small portion, rice clumpy, not all that flavorful) ... Lastly deserts - the ice cream and fresh berries was great but the pavlova was a fail (the meringue was not properly cooked and turned into a kind of gummy mass in your mouth). Service was great but the food was just not up to par (given the 200$+ price). This is the 1st time we are not left wanting more. Maybe was just an off night in...