The Lighthouse by 540 is located in downtown Fredericton, NB, and overlooks the beautiful Saint John River. This is a seasonal patio-based restaurant operated by the 540 Kitchen & Bar, also located in downtown Fredericton. The restaurant is located right on the trail system with lots of bike rack space by the entrance, so it was a natural place for us to stop off for a drink and nacho after biking all around the city.
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| The Lighthouse by 540 Pulled Pork Nachos - August 2024 |
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| The Lighthouse by 540 Pulled Pork Nachos - August 2024 |
Distribution of Toppings
Distribution of toppings was pretty good but not perfect. You can tell by looking at the pictures that some of the chips got more love than others. That is okay with these nachos because there was lots to scoop up with those bare chips!
Quality
The best thing about the quality of these nachos overall was how fresh and delicious all the toppings were! Look at that delicious pile of BBQ pulled pork on there! It was really tasty - no complaints at all about the meat. The house made salsa was fantastic and the crema was a real treat. We always appreciate fresh jalapeños, plenty of cheese, big traditional corn tortillas, and an almost perfect job on the toast factor.
Quantity
The quantity was sufficient for a large lunch for one person, or could be shared by two less hungry people. No shortage of crema and pulled pork here - that'll fill you up.
Service
This place was pretty busy when we were there on a sunny summer afternoon in the middle of August. The server did their best, but it ended up being a little slow for us. We didn't mind though, what a nice place to hang out on a summer day.
Value
These nachos are $20 for the veggie option, and $6 to add BBQ pulled pork. It's well worth it since the quality was so high and the location is prime.
Conclusion
This is a great place to stop for a snack and a drink on a nice warm day in Fredericton, especially if you're out spending time on the beautiful trail system that runs throughout the city. The only areas they could improve on with the nachos would be distribution of toppings and speed of service! Kudos to the chef on using such high quality ingredients and giving these nachos a real gourmet touch. I am sure we'll stop in again next time we get the chance.
Nacho Blog Rating: B+