July 22, 2018. Western Heads, Nova Scotia. Lanes.

Lanes Privateer Inn and Restaurant was the first place we ate when we came to look for property. Being new to the area, we asked our young waitress about privateers. She laughed and said she had no idea but told us to visit the lighthouse down the road, where they would tell us all about them. So we did. The building at Lanes is big and old but well maintained. Their food was good but not exceptional. The most important thing was that they were open as it was January. Susan Lane owns the place, having inherited it from her parents when they retired. Her parents themselves inherited the place from their parents, so Lanes has been in the family for three generations. Susan has made changes. The restaurant has been moved to the back overlooking the river and outside patios have been built so guests can eat outside, The rooms ha e. been redone and what was once the restaurant is now used for special events. Their flood is still acceptable. Fresh baked biscuit are served immediately which are delicious. Tonight, David and Irene along with Wendy and Clausen dined at Lanes tonight. They allowing us to eat in the old restaurant which is quiet. We were the only folks in the room and we loved it. Lanes is important to us. Their food is predictably decent and the service always good. The most important aspect of going to Lanes is that they are always open and stays open year after year. We like to patronize them so we are sure they will stay solvent. Going to Lanes is like putting on an old slipper. We all feel better if we finish eating at lanes. When Robbie Joyce stayed in our house years ago, they ate at Lanes every day to eat chowder. Certainly worth the visit. I feel sure we will spent many happy meals this summer at Lanes. Tonight was the beginning.