Nacho Blog

It was NB Day weekend and we decided to visit some family and eat some delicious food in Shediac. The weekend definitely did not disappoint! On one of the nights we decided to walk the beautiful trails to the Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf where we visited an old favorite: Captain Dan's . I am not sure exactly when this restaurant opened, but I think it has been around since at least the 90's. We got there on a hot August evening to find a big line of people waiting to be seated. We employed our usual tactic and went straight to the fairly empty bar, skipped the line, and got our nachos. Secret's out!  Captain Dan's Veggie Nachos - August 2025 Captain Dan's (what was left over) oh no! Distribution of Toppings The distribution of toppings was very poor as you can see from the pictures. All the fun was at the top and there was nothing underneath the hood. Quality The salsa and jalapeños were nice and spicy and the cheese at the top was tasty. We recommend you ask for extra che...

Salt Bight Restaurant & Bar  is located in downtown St. Andrews, New Brunswick. It has a nice patio with a great view and it's the perfect place to go on a beautiful day, especially after running an 8km race. We actually had these nachos the day before the race (yay carb loading!) and we loved it so much we went back again after the race. Salt Bight Nachos - June 2025 Distribution of Toppings There was a lot of cheese to go with these nachos. The distribution of toppings was perfect with a mouthful of cheese and chips in every bite. Quality There was a lot of banana peppers on the nachos which really popped out and overpowered the other flavors. There was a lot of cream on top which normally I like to have on the side to dip, which helps avoid soggy nachos. However, these nachos were not soggy, so not a problem! There was a lot of salsa on the side for dipping. The toast factor  was on point and all the cheese was melted. The overall taste was great as well. I really appre...