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Old Fish Factory Restaurant

68 Bluenose Dr | 2nd Floor of Fisheries Museum, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia B0J 2C0, Canada
902 634 3333
Ranked #10 of 25 restaurants in Lunenburg
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Price range: $5 - $26
Cuisines: Chowder, Family Fare, Fish & Chips, Seafood
Good for: Families with children, Bar scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Families with children, Bar scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations
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35 reviews from our community

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Mahone Bay, Canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2011

...and with all that the view is excellent too. Great place for seafood and wonderful inspired soups and desserts...even live music if you find the right evening...the staff is great too!

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Lunenburg, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

This restaurant is a great place and one of my favorites in my hometown of Lunenburg. However on one occassion this past September may be my last unless such a waitress is not working. In Canada and US, most tour books will suggest a tip %. This I think for both countries is around 15 %. When I go to... More

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OldFishFactory, General Manager at Old Fish Factory Restaurant, responded to this review
November 21, 2011

Thanks for taking the time to comment on your visit to The Old Fish Factory Restaurant & Ice House Bar this past September. I would like to make it very clear that it is not policy for any server to add or put in a tip amount or a tip % on any customers bill. All our servers at The... More

cold north
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011

OK but not fabulous. We had fish. Not memorable. I can't even remember the meal

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Houston, Texas
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2011

Seafood was quite good and the service amiable. There is also a nice selection of wines, including Nova Scotian wines. The lobster roll is highly recommended as well as the stuffed mushroom caps.

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Fareham, England
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2011

fish and chips excellent - beautifully cooked. Lovely views across the water

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Bridgewater, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2011

Above the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia is the Old Fish Factory restaurant. The staff are very friendly, the prices reasonable and the food is outstanding! The portions fill the plate and if you're not careful, you won't have any room for dessert, which would be a shame. The windows of the restaurant itself overlook the... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2011

Really enjoyed the atmosphere. Friendly and good service. Food was good. Scenic View as well.

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Halifax, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2011

Excellent food ,value, service & atmosphere all rolled into one. Have been there 5 times and found excellent service everytime. Really enjoyed their crab & lobster dip, the stuffed haddock & of course their seafood chowder. Give it a try if you are in Lunenburg. You can't miss!

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Albuquerque, NM, and Lunenburg, NS
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2011

Nestled in the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, the Old Fish Factory has great views of the Lunenburg harbor and beyond. Food was fine, though pretty much what you would expect in a restaurant in the tourist part of town. Fish and chips were fried and, most importantly, drained well before serving. The grilled haddock came with an interesting spinach... More

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Calgary, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011
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We went twice during our stay. The food was pretty good both times while the service was very good, prompt and friendly. Our server Meagan couldn't have been more hospitable. Good casual dining.

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