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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 2791 reviews

What Lisa Graves doesn't like about Island View Family Restaurant:
Terrible greeting, not acknowledged although there were three girls standing in our view just chatting to each other, probably about 4 mins before someone spoke. Very uninviting. Food was good. When we went to pay , one girl was busy with a customer, no issue but then a waitress walks around and waits on her friend whom she was chatting with at the table and wasn’t in line to pay and took her sweet time to pick out b... View all feedback. What Barbara B likes about Island View Family Restaurant:
We went there twice while we were vacationing in Chester. First day, my husband and I split a fisherman's platter. It was delicious. Second visit I had the scallops and my husband had the clams and haddock. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I have driven past this restaurants many times and always noticed how many cars were parked outside. Well I know why now. Its the food and the great service.... View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 13 reviews
Neil
20.11.2017 - 15:49

Ate here on our tour around Nova Scotia. Stopped to eat for the view, but really enjoyed the food, which was freshly cooked and tasty. The restaurant was busy w...

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Arnaude
20.11.2017 - 15:49

It seemed to be picturesque, we trusted instinct, while we were eventually disappointed. sandwiches with lobster quite a dozen, cheesburger served without bread...

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Rafael
20.11.2017 - 15:49

We absolutely love fresh fish and chips and stopping here on our way back to the city was a great decision. Both of us ordered the 2Piece fish and chips (we sho...

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Geneviève
20.11.2017 - 15:49

I have always wanted to start with dessert, well it happened here, and it was great! We stopped and ordered "fish and chips", battered clams AND a "banana split...

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Georgette
20.11.2017 - 15:49

Ate there for lunch. Quality of the fish was great. My wife had lovely clams. Be sure to order a few rolls they are fresh baked there. This place is meant to be...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 31 reviews
Robert
11.05.2024 - 08:59

This restaurant's specialty is fish dishes, with generous portions and a variety of batter options. Although it is a seasonal business, they will be open again...

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Julian
11.05.2024 - 08:59

I really enjoy this restaurant. Jayden is a hardworking employee. Although the food was not very good, it may have been because it smelled like Jayden.

Jamie
11.05.2024 - 08:59

I ordered breaded scallops and fries and got ten scallops, which is more than usual. They were cooked perfectly and the fries were great. The menu was good and...

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Robert
11.05.2024 - 08:59

Best batter fried fish and scallops you'll find anywhere. The clams are just as good.

Joe
11.05.2024 - 08:59

One of the most amazing family run restaurants I have been to in a very long time. Their seafood is amazing. The desserts are spectacular. There's even a little...

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 162 reviews
Barbara
16.08.2023 - 07:19

We went there twice while we were vacationing in Chester. First day, my husband and I split a fisherman's platter. It was delicious. Second visit I had the scal...

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nslisa
16.08.2023 - 07:19

I've been hesitating on writing this review. It's a hard one. We've been to the Island View many times. Generally it's a good experience and with COVID staffing...

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KAREN
16.08.2023 - 07:19

Our first visit back in a few years and was a good one. We were there with friends, who had advised we get there when the doors open, as it is so popular. We we...

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Miriam
16.08.2023 - 07:19

The best fish and chips I’ve had in a long time. The batter was light, fluffy, not too greasy. Also lovely to sit and look at the ocean while eating.

Georgette
16.08.2023 - 07:19

I ordered the fish and chips. So gross. When I took a bite of the fish, as I was chewing I just got a bunch of grease coming out with each chew. It was so gross...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 733 reviews
Lisa
17.07.2023 - 17:13

Terrible greeting, not acknowledged although there were three girls standing in our view just chatting to each other, probably about 4 mins before someone spoke...

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Wendy
17.07.2023 - 17:13

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: CA$20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

randy
17.07.2023 - 17:13

Great food and people Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: CA$20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Zmioski
17.07.2023 - 17:13

My family was looking for places to have dinner and a person at the resort we were staying at recommended this place to us, out of all the food we had on this t...

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Lilian
17.07.2023 - 17:13

Best fresh fish n chips around. All their seafood is excellent. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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