Restaurants near Chester Basin

“What a wonderful experience! The food, the service and the ambiance! The chowder is superb!”

“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!”

“Stopped in yesterday for a pick-me-up. Latte was delicious. Cinnamon roll was delectable. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Can’t wait to stop in again!!”

“A friend and I drove down from the city to visit this tea shop. What a wonderful experience. The owners are lovely friendly people. They took the time to explain different teas as well as their favourites. The scones and tea were delicious. There are lots of neat things to see in the store and to get for the “hard to buy for friend”. I can’t wait to take my visitors this summer to see this treasure. Thank you Amy and Dean.”

“We were absolutely amazed by Famous Town Pie Shop’s cakes and decided to order our wedding cake here! The cake was absolutely perfect and exactly what I wanted. They were so easy to collaborate with and truly made an effort to understand what we wanted for our cake. It was absolutely delicious and such a hit at our wedding.”

“great customer service and delicious food”

“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!”

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

“Excellent prices and great food (and icecream) served with a smile! I recommend stopping when driving through Mahone Bay. Plus, her location has the best view of the churches.”

“Highly recommend the cheeseburger pizza and the fish and chips. A great asset to Mahone bay.”

“Had a birthday lunch today. Food and service were fantastic! Will definitely be back.”

“It’s our Friday night tradition. Excellent crust and sauce in an authentic Roman style pizza. Plus, good value for the size of the slabs. Eccellente!”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“Joined my 2 friends, we had the special, lasagna with Cesar salad and garlic toast, suggested by our waitress Cheri. Then we had cheesecake squares and café latte and americano, very nice restaurant casual with great food. We will be back.”

“Today I stopped by Keliza's to pick an item up and left feeling amazing. Not only is this store awesome, but these ladies are so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They have a wealth of info to share and if they don't have an answer, they are quick to refer you to someone who does. They lend an ear when needed and make you feel like you are important. If you haven't been to their store stop by and say hi, you won't regret it. Mahone Bay is so lucky to have them so let's support our local stores!! ♥️♥️”

“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”

“Such good pizza!!!!! Will be back”

“friendly staff, fresh fare along with a great atmosphere. really enjoyed the smoked chicken dip with wine and they have the best caesars in town”

“We had an wonserful time. Our server Darleen was the sweetest and gave us the warmest Nova Scotia welcome. The food was hot and fresh with stunning views. I highly recommend the cherry squares for a takeaway dessert.”

“A very nice pub with friendly staff. One of the best seafood chowder I had with scallops, shrimps, haddock and mussels. If you like the Sticky Toffee Pudding don’t hesitate
it’s delicious.”

“Went with friends who aren't from Nova Scotia that were staying nearby. My friend's main ask was for a whole Lobster while visiting and this was one of the few restaurants that had it on the menu.

I ordered Mussels and the ones served were delicious, but there were a lot of broken shells and a couple which didnt open. The prep quality seems to be lacking, due to the broken shells. A dish like this should rightfully be served with a bit of garlic toast to help soak up some of the amazing broth.

I also ordered a cup of shellfish chowder, as it is rare to find a seafood chowder that does not have salmon which I prefer. I'm sorry to say that unfortunately I can't comment on the item as it was never served. Even after specifically asking if I wanted it with my apps or main. I never mentioned the missing item to the server, nor did she notice the missing item or mention it either.

The lobster was great, one of the claws wasn't fully cracked through, but nothing I couldnt handle. The only downside for serving whole lobsters is that I am not a fan of tomali. I asked for a cup of water so I could rinse off the end of the tail section. You should include a small dish of warm water for customers to do this.

The sweet potato fries were nice, but I was not a fan of the curried dip that was served with them, I much more prefer a garlic or chipotle aioli with SP fries, as it goes much better with thr flavour.

For dessert I had the apple and blueberry crumble, the crumble was overly soft and I was expecting a bit more of a crunch in contrast to the dish. Little did I realize I would get that crunch aspect from the apples which werent fully cooked through and slightly on the sour side. Overall it was good, but could have been slightly sweeter and a bit more cooked through.

The atmosphere overall was nice, the old exposed dark beams throughout with the nautical decor gave it a feel of stepping into an ancient sailing schooner, which is a great atmosphere for this type of restaurant.

Our server was super friendly and personable even though one item was forgotten. As we dined the restaurant got busier and it unfortunately did take a bit of time to get the checks.

One final piece for thought, i cannot stand when wine is not served in an appropriate style glass for the type of wine ordered. This is purely personal. Thick rimmed and thick stemmed wine glasses are so 1990's. I would auggest upgrading the glassware to a more thin style wine glass and have proper red vs white wine glasses.

Overall, I would return.”

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

“I am an infrequent on-site customer but a monthly subscriber of their very decent products. I love that I am shopping locally and my loyalty is rewarded with being treated royally. I have been with them for a few years now and the staff/management are the very best. I just wish I lived closer.”

“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.”

“I had the great Canadian eh! Pizza and it was the best pizza I ever had!!! Oh my God it was so delicious!!!!”

“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.”

“The food was really good, the waitress very accommodating (my friend & I even told her how good of a waitress she was and we appreciated her great service), the decor and 60's music exceptional, the only issues I had was that the coffee was way too strong and bitter and the 35 mins wait for two meals a bit too long since we were the only table waiting for our meal of one piece fish & chips each.”

“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!”