Kempsters - Halifax

American, Canadian, Diners
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You can call the restaurant via +19024530236

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Kempsters offers a wide variety of meals, with specialties in breakfast, ribs, and fried house chicken. Customer reviews are mixed, with some finding the food flavorful and portion sizes generous, while others were disappointed in quality and value. The restaurant is praised for friendly staff and convenient parking. Overall, it's known as a friendly family dining spot with consistent value and comfort food options. While some complaints include greasy food, unimpressive flavors, and small portions, others recommend specific dishes like the fish cakes and eggs or the daily specials. It's a popular stop for a quick bite but opinions on the food remain varied.

Last update: 11.12.2025 from: EriK

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 5348 reviews

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Whether you are from out of town or a local , this is friendly family dining at it's best. Clean and great friendly service with lots of parking. Alway has featured specials and a great place for breakfast. We just had homemade fish caked and poached eggs with chow chow and baked beans ----how much comfort food do you want??Nothing fancy , but lots od cosistent value. View all feedback.

What User dislikes about Kempsters:
A family-style restaurant with an excellent location and very friendly service. Unfortunately, they seem to be having some troubles in the kitchen. The food didn't meet my expectations based on prior experiences eating here and I was a little embarrassed I had recommended the restaurant for my friends. The chowder had lumpy, dumpling-like chunks among the potatoes and seafood. Not sure whether this was an intentional... View all feedback.

It took living in Halifax for over 8 years to try Kempsters.

Not such a great experience We ordered our food, pointed out exactly what we wanted on the menu and then waited .

The customer service here is very good and it's a decent place to sit down and relax - nice family atmosphere; but that's about all it has going for it.

erik-dog5845
EriK 06.08.2025 - 10:43

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Reasonable prices. I generally have the pan fried haddock and it is always great. I don't understand some of the negative reviews here and on Yelp. It looks like Kempsters is being smeared for no good reason. I've been eating there for the last 8 years and never been disappointed. Thank you Kempsters Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30

ursula-kellum
ursula 06.08.2025 - 10:43

Went here on Sunday and the food was awesome to me- people talk about fries not being home made but they are busy and they tasted great to me in my poutine the classic burger was delicious! Gave a bbq vibe I added my condiments but the veggies were fresh on it and the burger was home made! My son loved his chicken fingers and my other dinner companion enjoyed his meatloaf meal- our waitstaff was awesome- very cool personality and attentive!! Will be back! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

  • Handhelds

    Kempster's Loaded Burger
    Kempster's Loaded Burger
  • Chicken & Rib Combos

    Ken Dinner
    Ken Dinner
    Quarter Chicken & Half Rack Ribs
    Quarter Chicken & Half Rack Ribs
    Half Chicken & Full Rack Ribs
    Half Chicken & Full Rack Ribs
  • Starters

    Cookhouse Stir-Fry
    Cookhouse Stir-Fry
    Fish Cakes & Beans
    Fish Cakes & Beans

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