Restaurants near Chester Basin

“Delicious fish and chips and the lobster roll was soooo good!!! Sat out on the deck on a beautiful Saturday. The service was quick and very attentive! Definitely recommend!!!”

“amazing customer service. Raquel smiled and greeted every customer who came through the door when I was there. when I came back because I forgot to get a receipt for business expenses she quickly found my transaction and helped me out!”

“easily one of the best coffees I've ever had, insisted we make time on the other side of a stay in Lunenburg to hit it again. Canadiano was toptier. plus it's on the Mahone Bay Faerie Trail Walk, which is also a treat, kid loved it, honestly I loved it. Great place”

“Connected to a thrift store you can smell the fresh savoury pies right away. So many options to choose from. We tried the spicy pork pie - it was delicious and the pastry was the perfect balance of flaky and light.”

“The owners are super helpful and friendly. Love their theme and view sitting inside. Highly recommend ❤️”

“I am from Atlanta GA and had the pleasure of discovering these Cinnamon swirls at Petite Riviere General Store while camping at Rissers Beach Campground on vacation...I purchased 2 swirls and they were the best I have ever eaten...Since the General Store only gets a shipment on Fridays, I was not able to purchase anymore...So on our way to visiting Halifax for the day, we made a detour off of Hwy 103 to Blockhouse and stopped at Boulangerie La Vendeenne...where I forced myself (Yeah right!!!) to buy 8 more to enjoy in the mornings with a cup of tea...But the story does not end here...That following Friday as we towed our camper to our next destination, we stopped at the General Store and purchased 5 more Cinnamon swirls (Like I was going to pass on that oppourtunity!)...As of today, I am down to only 1 1/2 swirls left and they are just as good out of the freezer and warmed as they were fresh in Nova Scotia!...I sure wish Boulangerie La Vendeenne would ship to the US as I would certainly enjoy ordering some for special occasions!”

“A warm atmosphere, with delightful offerings of food/drinks, gifts, and conversation. *also, a very flattering bathroom mirror 😁 Thank you very much!”

“Always get a donair or pizza once or twice per month since the new owners took over and it has always been good. Definitely recommend.”

“I have celiac so finding a safe place to eat is challenging! Rebecca's has a dedicated fryer and the best gluten free fish and chips I've had in ages! Great service, great food, and a great atmosphere! Definitely recommend you stop and eat here!”

“They are 5 star!!! Great service. Top of the line food!!!”

“I love this place and go here all the time! It’s always amazing food and most of the time there is great service. Went in today and this girl named Sheri was very rude to me and my friends. She was full of complaints and sighs whenever we took our orders. We got to go and she kept giving us looks whenever she passed us, and she kept giving us snarky remarks.

On the other hand, Christina was AMAZING! Helped us take our orders, was very pleasant and extremely polite. I love this place but Sheri’s service was so bad I don’t know if I would give them my business anytime soon, and I’ll be leaving if I see Sheri there again.”

“We've found this hidden gem by accident and we loved it! The Portuguese custard tarts were amazing, and the service (great vibe from the girl behind the counter) and the atmosphere make this coffee house a must-visit spot in Chester.”

“Ate at Il Ferramenta last night for the first time. The food was just fantastic! I sure wish you were in Bridgewater, we could use some great takeout pizza! Great service too ...”

“Such good pizza!!!!! Will be back”

“Thank you for a lovely evening celebrating the milestone birthdays of two dear friends! Atmosphere was very relaxed, our meals were incredible (especially considering our party of 4 included one celiac and one vegetarian) cocktails were yummy - overall simply a truly enjoyable evening. The surprise fizz and dessert with candle for our friends was very thoughtful!”

“Best evening out during our whole stay in Nova Scotia. Fabulous entertainment and quizzes . Food was excellent ! Loved everything about it”

“Nothing makes you feel young again like sitting by the water and eating ice cream! There were lots of flavours to select from and the staff was friendly and very pleasant. We stopped here twice on our trip through the area.”

“Sadly, there was a sign in the door June 14 th, 2025 that stated the restaurant is closed indefinitely due to the passing of the co- owner .
My Condolences to staff,
family and friends”

“The chower was very runny and the prawns were tasteless. This is coming from our family from England. Quite a disappointment. Oh well, skip it if you can.”

“We decided to visit the island on a whim today with our kids and didn’t bring enough food, so we started feeling a bit anxious on the ferry. Luckily, as we walked up the hill, the little shop happened to be just opening—perfect timing!

We ordered burgers, fries, and homemade ice tea—and wow, everything was way better than we expected! It wasn’t just because we were hungry; you could really taste the care and heart that Patrick put into preparing the food.

We also got some ice cream, and Patrick even gave a small souvenir to each of our kids. It was such a kind gesture, and the whole experience turned into a beautiful family memory.

Honestly, we might come back to the island just for Patrick’s handmade tea or those amazing burgers. Highly recommend!”

“Outstanding place! Fish and chips was one of the best we ever had. The stuffed haddock was cooked to perfection with scallops, shrimp, cherry tomatoes and incredible sauce. The staff wad very friendly and fun to deal with. Highly recommended!”

“I love your Pilsner! Can I get this beer in Ontario?”

“Absolutely the best pizza in all of NS and super friendly staff”

“What an excellent stop in charming Mahone Bay. We were a group from out of town and this was one of our highlights of our east coast tour. Friendly and fun staff, superb selection of drinks even for those who don’t drink beer or alcohol. Outstanding live music and welcoming crowd in a marvellous atmosphere!!”

“We enjoyed the best ever Samosas today…a beef and donair one…we also enjoyed the key lime and also the mango cheesecake…just divine…we are looking forward to the cinnamon roll with coffee tomorrow morning and lasagna with Ricotta for lunch…tomorrow. We will visit again Thank you Wanda & Paul Amherst NS”

“Forgot about this GEM of a pub. Long-time Haligonian. Used to go when I was decades younger. Friend mentioned the pan-fried haddock so gal pal and I drove down and checked it out. Didn't hurt that it was a stellar sunny late summer day! Fab everything. Love the uber-nautical feel.”

“Awesome place to eat and view is unbelievable. Wish I lived closer then i do now...in California lol. Hope to go back soon and to Oak Island. Good luck Rick Marty and crew.”

“Was just into this subway this morning and the person working was AMAZING! They were so friendly and so helpful when deciding what sandwiches etc we wanted. They were so polite and had the best smile the whole time we were there ordering. Subway is subway is subway. The food is the same no matter which one you go to, it’s just the freshness, cleanliness and employees attitudes that differ. I will 100% be back to this subway SOLELY because of this employee! That said, the store was also super clean and the meat, veggies etc were all fresh and looked super good. Very much enjoyed the whole experience. They made my Wednesday morning that much better…and filled my tummy!”

“Was here for the first time tonight. Outstanding service from Evan, Heather & the rest of the staff. Sat down with Ron and really appreciate his perspective on how to run a business in the right way. Will be back for sure, highly recommend! Keep up the good work.”

“A little on the small side for dining in, unless the weather is nice and you can sit outside. The food and service are great!

Dietary restrictions: I'm gluten free and was easily accommodated with yummy options!”