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Welcome to the BlackRock Bistro
Your hosts David Beattie and Lori Lynch would like to welcome you to the Black Rock Bistro. Located in beautiful downtown Parrsboro, our bistro includes an ‘intimate’ dining room with seating for 28 people and an adjacent wine bar that will accommodate 14 to 16 patrons.
Black Rock Bistro is beautifully decorated with a Moroccan-Indian feel, with red and brown colors predominating, further complemented with black-topped tables, black and brown chairs. The black theme extends to the bistro’s menu with offerings of blackened fish and black bean & corn pilaf, which we are sure you will enjoy.
Looking for a place to stay in Parrsboro?
Located on a spacious two and one-half acres of shady maples, fragrant roses and colorful flower gardens, our Inn is conveniently close to the town centre, yet a world apart. Enjoy the sun on the expansive front lawn, snooze in the shade of the century old maples or relax in the comfort of the Victorian Veranda.
The Gillespie House Inn offers seven spacious, graciously appointed guest rooms, each with private bath. Antique furniture, hardwood floors, down duvets and comfortable beds await. Five fireplaces add to the warmth and ambiance.Our comfortable library is the perfect place for planning your next day’s activities, chatting with other guests, catching up on the news or relaxing by the fire.
A hearty breakfast is served daily. The menu features a daily cooked selection, fresh fruit, cereals and yogurt, home made muffins, whole grain breads and bagels, complete with a bottomless cup of fresh brewed coffee or tea.
Menu
Starters
Soup Du Jour
Chef’s special made fresh daily complemented with house made bread and herb infused butter.
Cup $7 / Bowl $9
Blackrock Seafood Chowder
Classic seafood chowder served with house made bread and herb infused butter.
Cup $9 / Bowl $14
Caesar Salad
Crisp Romain lettuce with house made dressing topped with That Dutchman’s cheese and Farm Gate bacon bits.
Small $8 / Large $12
Add Chicken $4 / Scallops $8
Treasure Salad
Mixed greens, dried berries, pecans, cherry tomatoes, apples and That Dutchman’s gouda and Farm Gate bacon with a maple balsamic vinaigrette.
$10
Seared Bay of Fundy Scallops
Advocate Harbour scallops, roasted red pepper puree, Farm Gate bacon with a maple balsamic reduction.
$14
Steamed Mussels
1 pound of fresh mussels steamed with your choice of white wine & garlic or beer & bacon.
$11
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Sautéd spinach, artichoke hearts and cream cheese with crisp pita triangles.
$9
Steamed Mussels
1lb of steamed mussles, garlic, butter, lemon & crispy garlic toast.
$12
Light Fare
Haddock Fish Cakes & Beans
Seared haddock with onion, celery, red pepper and potato, served with smokey maple baked beans and tangy chow.
$10
Burgers
Lean ground beef or veggie burgers, with your choice of caesar salad, or black bean and corn pilaf.
- BlackRock Burger – cheddar cheese, spicy tomato jam, crisp Farm Gate bacon, red onions and mixed greens finished with dijonnanise sauce ~$13
- Dutchman Burger – smokey bacon jam, That Dutchman’s Dragons Breath blue cheese topped with summer greens ~$13
- Black Bean Sante Fe Burger – house made vegetarian burger with chipotle mayo and summer greens ~$12
Grilled Paninis
Served on a ciabatta bun with choice of caesar side salad or black bean and corn pilaf.
- Grilled Vegetable – stacked mixed vegetables, That Dutchman’s gouda, basil pesto sauce ~$10
- Sweet Chili Chicken – sliced chicken breast with Farm Gate bacon, red onions, That Dutchman’s gouda, chipotle mayo and sweet chilli sauce ~$12
- Lobster – Fundy lobster with garlic aioli and That Dutchman’s gouda ~$15
Rice Bowl
Wild rice mix with grilled vegetables topped with teriyaki sauce.
Mains
Blackened Haddock
Fundy haddock with jasmine rice and black quinoa pilaf with seasonal vegetables.
$22
Fresh Pasta
House made pasta with your choice of cream sauce or rose sauce.
Vegetarian $17; Chicken $19; Scallops $24
Salmon
Pan seared Atlantic salmon fillet served with a fresh tomato salsa, seasonal vegetables and wild rice mix.
$23
Braised Lamb Shank
Braised Nova Scotia Lamb shank with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
$25
Lobster Tail
Crab and bacon stuffed Bay of Fundy lobster tail served with wild rice mix and seasonal vegetables.
$32
Seafood Platter
Platter of pan seared Bay of Fundy seafood featuring 1/2 lobster tail scallops and haddock served with a wild rice mix and seasonal vegetables.
$36
Chefs Choice
Each day our Chef will prepare a delicious feature dish using locally sourced seafood or meats. Ask your server for today’s feature.
Priced daily.
*If you have any special requests or allergies advise your server
Vegetarian and gluten free options available for most menu items
Dessert Menu
Cheese Cake
Classic New York-Style cheese cake with selected topping of the day and shaved chocolate
9$
Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake
Mini chocolate lava cake served with salted caramel sauce and whipped cream
8$
Crème Brûlée
Classic vanilla bean crème brulée with crispy caramelized sugar topping and daily selection of berries
8$
Cheese Plate
Selection of Nova Scotian cheeses served with olives, crackers and house made condiments
11$
Specialty Coffees
Maple Cream: Cabot Trail Maple Cream liquor (2 oz) with fresh brewed coffee topped with frothed milk
9$
Grand French Coffee: Grand Marnier (1.5 oz) in fresh brewed coffee topped with frothed milk
9$
Dessert Wine
Jost Maple Wine (2oz) – 7$
Gallery
Featured Suppliers
BroadFork Farm
Bryan and Shannon
River Hebert – Organic Produce Suppliers
That Dutchman’s Cheese Farm
Providers of Hand Crafted Gouda Cheeses
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- Old Growler
- Smoked Gouda
- Dragon’s Breath
The Farm Gate
Providers of
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- Smoked Bacon
Special Events
BlueScaleJazz at the Bistro – May 19
Ethan Ash at the Bistro – June 17, 2017
Music at the Bistro with Joan Kennedy
July 6, 2017
Joan Kennedy acoustic duo with Melissa Procida will be returning to BlackRock Bistro Thursday, July 6, 2017.
Music starts at 9pm – tickets are $15 available at the Bistro
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Come celebrate New Year’s Eve with us and enjoy an evening of good food,
good wine and good friends at BlackRock Bistro!
To reserve tickets contact us by email at bistro@blackrockbistro.ca or by phone at 902-254-4625
Opening For the Season 2017
BlackRock Bistro will be opening for the season May 11, 2017. Our hours will be Tuesday thru Sunday – 12 noon to 8:00 pm. The Bar stay open until 10:00 pm Friday and Saturday evenings.