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Island View Family Restaurant
Categories: Food Bakeries Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Bakeries, Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
Hwy 3Western Shore, NS
(902) 627-2513
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
6 reviews for Island View Family Restaurant
6 reviews in English
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Review from Shawna D.
Chester, NS
Updated - 5/27/2010
We went back to The Island View for another outstanding order of Fish & Chips, Clams and of course one Cheese Burger.
This place was packed, we had to wait for a table, but it is worth it, trust me. It is not a huge place, but it will be the best fish you eat.
The orders are huge, the fish is fresh and the place is hopping!
The batter is like no other I have had, crisp and light.
The clams, well just about every table had an order on them. They were excellent. We were all too full to even attempt a slice of pie, usually we go for the Coconut Cream Pie.
This place is called The Green Canteen, to the locals.
Anyhow, if you are taking a trip along the South Shore, Stop here for lunch. The only thing that is missing for a five star is homemade fries, sorry.
Again, excellent!Listed in: The Best Eateries outside of…, The Best Fish & Chips
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/3/2010 First to Review
The Island View Restaurant is located along the shore route. It sits right on the water, so now… Read more »
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Review from Nick B.
Halifax, NS
8/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
Every time I've driven past, the Island View has had a busy parking lot, so while we were out for for a motorcycle ride, Darren G., his brother and I stopped here for lunch. It's a pretty simple family restaurant type place - good varied menu, including a lobster club sandwich which I had, and an utterly uninspiring seafood chowder.
They've got a bakery that produced some really nice rolls and bread, including the bread I had my sandwich on - it was great stuff.
Add to the decent meal at a good price the beautiful view - get a window seat, it's priceless. -
Review from Darren G.
Lower Sackville, NS
8/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
First time at this place and what a view... Service was good and so was the food. Scallops and Fries were a very good value but the seafood chowder was mediocre. Would go back again.
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Review from Peter B.
4/22/2011
It doesn't look like much from the road, but the Island View restaurant sure does serve up some delicious food. The home-made split pea soup was belly-warming and the lobster club sandwich was out of this world! Definitely worth a visit if you're on your way down the South shore of Nova Scotia!
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Review from cheryl d.
Halifax, NS
5/26/2010 2 photos
If you are ever looking to go for a nice drive head on down here and get some fish and chips or clams. Six of us piled into this small hometown restaurant for some of what is known as the best F&C around.
Well I am going to tell you right off the bat the gravy is the BEST! as for the fish in which I had a 2 piece order was delicious. The fish was not hidden under pounds of batter. Light and crispy and I think I would have to say the best fish that I have had.
Clams are really not my thing but my parents had then and it was a huge order and they eat everyone of them and left nothing to spare.
A hamburger also graced our table and looked ok nothing really too special on that one.
Out front when you walk in there is a small ice cream stand that I think gives out the biggest ice creams that I have ever seen HUGE and great prices both hard and soft are served.
Now as well to add to the waist line there is a baked section that serves some of the best pies and goodies that as well you can call and preorder.
Stop on in when you are out for a drive you will leave with a fully belly.
One suggestion if at all possible, homemade fries would ROCK! -
Review from Bethany J.
Halifax, NS
4/3/2010
The Island View fills two necessary functions: it's a great diner/restaurant, and it houses a phenomenal bakery.
The Island View is open only from spring to fall, and yet every year the same customers keep coming back, waiting impatiently for the first opening of the year.
The bakery side produces incredible bread and rolls - call ahead so that they can save you a dozen or two, as they go fast. The squares and pies are to die for - there's no better home-style bakery on the South Shore. They don't have to compete with Julien's because the products served are in two separate target zones, with Island View catering to the down-home crew.
If you visit Island View, try the deep-fried hot dogs and fries. I know, it sounds horrible - but it really is some kind of amazing.
