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Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 1780 reviews

What User likes about Big Red's Family Restaurant:
We ordered the large 16" square pizza with the works. It comes with Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Wieners, Salami, Pepperoni, Hamburger, Bacon and Cheese but our waitress let us sub the wieners and green peppers for extra cheese and pineapple. Four of us didn't even finish it as it was so loaded up. They even have a place to recharge your phone or camera battery from taking to many photos of Lunenburg. This resta... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Big Red's Family Restaurant:
We ordered a pizza and it took 45 minutes to get. This is a family restaurant and it feels like the family lost interest in making good food. The waitress was touching her face her ear then people's food, I am not sure but that seems like a health code violation. The pizza when it finally arrived was not good tasting, the pizza sauce was way sweet and had no flavor other than tomato sauce and sugar. I would not recom... View all feedback.

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3.6 ★ from 16 reviews

We ordered the large 16" square pizza with the works. It comes with Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Wieners, Salami, Pepperoni, Hamburger, Bacon and Cheese bu...

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We visited Lunenburg and the Big Red's on August 6, 2017. We were going to stop for a snack but ended up having an early supper instead.My husband had the fish...

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Estella
20.01.2018 - 16:17

We stopped here for lunch and had the delicious pizza. We sat on the deck overlooking the waterfront. It was very nice. Our waitress was very friendly and helpf...

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Estella
20.01.2018 - 16:17

During a recent visit to Lunenburg, we visited Big Red's for lunch. From the onset, the menu displayed on the exterior of the building is confusing because it i...

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Alan
20.01.2018 - 16:17

Big Red's serves for than the pizza they are known for. Eight of us stopped in at Big Red's for breakfast. The staff was very pleasant and the food was very goo...

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Big Red's in Lunenburg offers a mixed dining experience with some diners loving the loaded pizzas and friendly service, while others found it disappointing. The unique history of this former jail turned restaurant adds to its charm. The beautiful waterfront views and reasonable prices make it a tempting choice for a meal while in Lunenburg. However, issues with portion sizes, cleanliness, and customer service have left some visitors unimpressed. Whether you're craving a delicious pizza or simply enjoy a meal with a view, it seems like Big Red's may be worth a try for some, while others may opt for different dining options in the area.

Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 205 reviews
Blair
18.07.2023 - 07:09

Great location, great view. A real small town restaurant with no pretensions. Relaxing and friendly service. And did I mention the view? Had the chowder which c...

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Stopped by today. Heist mad Eve 2019 to pick up a pizza, Garlic fingers and an order of Lose Hamburg and chips for my wife The lose Hamburg and chips has not be...

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Ben
18.07.2023 - 07:09

We had had lunch near Peggy's Cove, and it was too early for dinner, so we stopped by Big Red's while we were exploring the stunning town of Lunenburg for desse...

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Located in Old Town Lunenburg on the water front, this building used to be an old jailhouse . You have a nice view of the boats. Food however is another matter....

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Darren
18.07.2023 - 07:09

Had the lobster bun.there wasn't enough lobster on the bun to even taste.tasted like mayo on a bun.fries and beer were good

Google
4.2 ★ from 168 reviews

The pizza was delicious and I am sad that it was the decommissioning of the mother was sad to tear big red

The food looks great. End recording of Locke and Key Season 1 shot here, with Gabe and Eden eat seafood.

Hello red ?? Mother tried calling your tiny little diner to talk to you but you never answered your phone.Mother says thank you for the nice supper and thank yo...

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I had an awesome lunch at big reds, and the staff are very helpful even the chef came out to speak with us a very good experience.

Its been years since I had Big Reds but was craving it. We ordered a square works pizza and a 12 garlic fingers. It did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious! Wi...

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Restaurantji
3.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Ben
26.12.2023 - 10:50

The food looks great. Final shot of Locke and Key season 1 shot here, with Gabe and Eden eating seafood.

Scott
26.12.2023 - 10:50

Years ago, I used to like Big Reds for their pizzas as my mom used to work there. Their pizzas used to be good until they've changed over the years. For some re...

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Scott
26.12.2023 - 10:50

Very good service.Quick and polite. Great pizza, it was the first time I had this pizza since my childhood and it was still just as good as I remembered

Ryan
26.12.2023 - 10:50

Was very disappointed. No glasses, no lime for Coronas, styrofoam plate and plastic cutlery for eat in, pizza was terrible with hardly any toppings or cheese, g...

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Jenn
26.12.2023 - 10:50

First time trying Garlic Fingers and Big Red’s are stellar! Also love that their donair sauce is so smooth and not at all thick and goopy. Will def make this ou...

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Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 993 reviews
Jenn
15.01.2024 - 17:18

Tried Garlic Fingers and Big Red's for the first time, and they were fantastic! I also appreciate that their donair sauce is smooth and not overly thick. Their...

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Jenn
15.01.2024 - 17:18

It has been a long time since I last had Big Reds, but I was really craving it. We ordered a square works pizza and a 12-inch garlic fingers. It was amazing and...

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Pamela
15.01.2024 - 17:18

I'd never been to the Lunenburg location before, but will come back again. The view was amazing and my only regret is that we didn't get there earlier in the ev...

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Kyle
15.01.2024 - 17:18

Today, the fish and chips were excellent.

Facebook
4.2 ★ from 58 reviews
Yelp
2.9 ★ from 10 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.8 ★ from 404 reviews

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