Telegraph House & Motel

Telegraph House & Motel Historical inn & motel in Baddeck, NS since 1861. Home to The Cable Room - our fine dining, farm-to-table, gluten-free restaurant.

Owned and operated by 5th-generation innkeeper Shawn Dunlop. We look forward to welcoming you.

A bright and refreshing finish to your meal. 🍓Chef Chi’s raspberry sorbet brings a delicate balance of fresh raspberry f...
09/07/2026

A bright and refreshing finish to your meal. 🍓

Chef Chi’s raspberry sorbet brings a delicate balance of fresh raspberry flavour and sweetness, served as a light finish at the Cable Room.



Raspberry Sorbet • Cable Room Restaurant • Telegraph House • Baddeck • Cape Breton • Farm to Table • Gluten Free

Fresh halibut is back at the Cable Room 🐟Chef Jeff is breaking down another beautiful catch, getting it ready for the di...
09/05/2026

Fresh halibut is back at the Cable Room 🐟

Chef Jeff is breaking down another beautiful catch, getting it ready for the dish you’ve been asking about.

Our Halibut Piccata is back on the menu, with fresh halibut, lemon caper sauce, creamy scalloped potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

If you loved it the first time, this is your sign to come enjoy it again. And if you haven’t tried it yet… don’t wait too long. Fresh halibut doesn’t last forever!

Available at the Cable Room while this catch lasts.



Telegraph House • Cable Room Restaurant • Baddeck dining • Cape Breton dining • fine dining • fresh halibut • Halibut Piccata • farm to table • gluten free

Joyce has been part of our team for several years, working as our dishwasher and kitchen assistant. She’s one of those p...
09/04/2026

Joyce has been part of our team for several years, working as our dishwasher and kitchen assistant. She’s one of those people who quietly keeps things moving, helping wherever she’s needed behind the scenes.

When it comes to her favourite Cable Room dish, her pick is the Roasted Chicken. 🍽️

Free-range chicken, carefully brined to ensure exceptional tenderness and juiciness, served with seasonal vegetables and scalloped potatoes. It’s a classic, comforting dish and clearly one of Joyce’s favourites!

We’re so happy to have Joyce as part of our team and love sharing the dishes our team members recommend.



Cable Room Restaurant • Telegraph House • Baddeck • Cape Breton • Nova Scotia • farm to table • gluten free • fine dining • local dining

RISOTTO vs. RISOTTOA difficult decision, if you ask us.🦞 Lobster RisottoRich, creamy and finished with tender Cape Breto...
09/03/2026

RISOTTO vs. RISOTTO

A difficult decision, if you ask us.

🦞 Lobster Risotto
Rich, creamy and finished with tender Cape Breton lobster.

🐚 Scallop Risotto
Delicate, savoury and centred around beautifully prepared local scallops.

Two different takes on a classic.
Which one would you order?



Telegraph House • The Cable Room • Baddeck • Cape Breton • Fine Dining • Seafood • Lobster • Scallops • Gluten Free • Farm to Table

If you’ve been to the Cable Room this season, you might’ve already noticed this new addition to the menu.Scallop Risotto...
09/01/2026

If you’ve been to the Cable Room this season, you might’ve already noticed this new addition to the menu.

Scallop Risotto

Seared and lightly smoked scallops layered with bacon and leek risotto, finished with our house-made roasted red pepper sauce.

A dish that brings together rich, savoury flavours with the delicate sweetness of scallops, all finished with that roasted red pepper sauce.



Cable Room Restaurant • Telegraph House • Baddeck Nova Scotia • Cape Breton • fine dining • farm to table • gluten free • scallop risotto • seared scallops • house cured bacon

A special worth making a dinner reservation for.Chef Jeff MacKenzie’s Halibut Piccata begins with fresh halibut, careful...
08/30/2026

A special worth making a dinner reservation for.

Chef Jeff MacKenzie’s Halibut Piccata begins with fresh halibut, carefully hand-cut into individual portions in the Cable Room kitchen. It’s lightly prepared and finished with a Lemon Caper sauce, bringing just the right balance of richness, brightness and acidity to the delicate fish.

Alongside it: creamy scalloped potatoes and seasonal vegetables, making for a beautifully composed plate that feels indulgent without overwhelming the star of the dish.

This is the kind of special we love putting on the menu. Thoughtful, seasonal and centred around a beautiful ingredient, with each element prepared to complement the next.

If Halibut Piccata sounds like your kind of dinner, we’d suggest coming in sooner rather than later!



Telegraph House • Cable Room Restaurant • Baddeck dining • Cape Breton dining • fine dining • farm to table • gluten free

Chef’s exclusive feature for the next couple of nights!Fresh Halibut Piccata:Indulge in a delicate, perfectly seared hal...
08/29/2026

Chef’s exclusive feature for the next couple of nights!

Fresh Halibut Piccata:
Indulge in a delicate, perfectly seared halibut fillet finished with a classic, tangy lemon caper sauce.

This premium dinner feature is on the menu for the next couple of nights only. Book your table now to experience this limited-time special!



Telegraph House • Cable Room Restaurant • Baddeck Nova Scotia • Cape Breton dining • Cabot Trail • farm to table • gluten free • local seafood • Cape Breton restaurant • Baddeck dining

Meet Noor, part of the team behind the scenes at the Cable Room.As one of our prep cooks, Noor helps bring care and atte...
08/29/2026

Meet Noor, part of the team behind the scenes at the Cable Room.

As one of our prep cooks, Noor helps bring care and attention to the dishes that make their way to your table. Her recommendation? One of our guest favourites: the Crab Cakes.

Featuring locally sourced snow crab from Cape Breton waters, paired with our house-made lemon-herb aioli and a fresh Field of Greens salad.

A taste of Cape Breton, prepared with care. We hope you’ll give Noor’s favourite a try on your next visit.



Telegraph House • Cable Room Restaurant • Baddeck Nova Scotia • Cape Breton dining • Cabot Trail • farm to table • gluten free • local seafood • Cape Breton restaurant • Baddeck dining

Great Beginnings…The first course sets the tone for the evening. Explore our “Great Beginnings”, featuring locally sourc...
08/27/2026

Great Beginnings…

The first course sets the tone for the evening. Explore our “Great Beginnings”, featuring locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavours from the Cable Room kitchen.

Field of Greens
Locally sourced mixed greens paired with the season’s freshest fruits and vegetables, finished with maple-glazed walnuts and our house-made dressing.

Crab Cakes
One of our guest favourites, featuring locally sourced snow crab from Cape Breton waters, served with house-made lemon-herb aioli and a side of our Field of Greens salad.

Lobster Salad
Grilled half-tail lobster, finished with citrus dressing, saffron mayo, garlic scapes pesto and mixed greens.

Soup Divine
Chef Chris’ seasonal house-made soup, served with an oven-toasted brioche biscuit.

Scallops
A trio of lightly smoked, pan-seared sea scallops served over our house-made roasted red pepper sauce with Chef Chris’ house-cured bacon.

A few of our favourite ways to begin an evening at the Cable Room.



Telegraph House • Cable Room Restaurant • Baddeck dining • Cape Breton dining • farm to table • gluten free • locally sourced • fine dining

A quick update from tonight, August 26th: due to the power outage in Baddeck, the Cable Room had to close early at 7:30p...
08/26/2026

A quick update from tonight, August 26th: due to the power outage in Baddeck, the Cable Room had to close early at 7:30pm.

We’re sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding! We’ll be back tomorrow. 🤍

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479 Chebucto Street
Baddeck, NS
B0E1B0

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+19022951100

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