Patio perspective: Rudder’s Seafood Restaurant

brandon.young@saltwire.com

It's summertime and the living is easier than it's been in a while. As the hot, leisurely but short-lived season arrives in the province, there's no better place to embrace the laidback vibe than backdropped by a beautiful sun-drenched patio, like at Rudder's Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub. With excellently classic Maritime fare, hand-crafted ales and waterfront views, it's a local social hub perfect for good times and great food.

Enjoy a snack (or the beginnings of an entire meal) with an appetizer basket complete with beer-battered onion rings and fries, pork wontons and breaded cheese curds served with beet ketchup. Alternatively, opt for calamari or Digby scallops wrapped in bacon — after all, this eatery is known for its seafood.

If your appetite beckons for more than a small bite, take a look at the selection of delicious entrees like the Fisherman's Platter — pan-fried, deep-fried or lemon pepper-baked haddock and scallops with deep-fried clams. Of course, there are always nofail Maritime favourites such as Rudder's Haddock Fish Cakes, featuring the delicious homemade classic served with salad.

Don't overlook the wide array of beers brewed on-site at South West Nova's only microbrewery restaurant. Enjoy the moment with the refreshing taste of Yarmouth's finest premium beers like the light-tasting Blonde Rock, velvety smooth Rudder's Red, English-style Yarmouth Town Brown or the fruity Raspberry Blonde.

Last but not least, pair your meal with live musical entertainment, which can be enjoyed most nights of the week. With local talent aplenty in and around the Town of Yarmouth — some of which include restaurant staff — there's always something new to see at this community favourite.