Restaurants
12 amazing places to discover in Lunenburg
The Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar
Seasonal upscale dining with award-winning chef Martin Ruiz Salvador creating elegant dishes from premium local ingredients. Features a summery atmosphere above Lunenburg Harbour perfect for intimate gatherings.
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Salt Shaker Deli & Inn
Direct harbour views with chef Martin Ruiz Salvador's expertise. Famous for smoked seafood chowder, fishcakes, hand-rolled thin crust pizzas, and signature lobster rolls on homemade bread.
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The Old Fish Factory Restaurant
Iconic Lunenburg landmark in a former fish processing plant with sweeping wharf-side ocean views. Seasonal operation (June-October) offering authentic Nova Scotian culinary experiences.
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Grand Banker Bar & Grill
Harbourside dining with commitment to local artisans, farmers and fishermen. Features Shipwright Brewing Company craft brews brewed onsite with waterfront views.
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The Savvy Sailor Cafe
Waterfront breakfast and lunch cafe at Lunenburg's working harbour, open almost year round (closed Sundays and Mondays; daytime hours from around 8 AM to mid-afternoon).
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No. 9 Coffee Bar
Highly-rated coffee shop offering quality coffee and light fare in a central Lunenburg location.
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Sweet Treasures Confectionery
Local sweet shop on Lunenburg's Montague Street, serving ice cream and candy since 1997.
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Shipwright Brewing Company
Brewed onsite at the Grand Banker, offering authentic local craft beers that complement the seafood-focused menu.
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Grand Banker Seafood Bar & Grill
Popular year-round seafood restaurant with strong local following and waterfront location.
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HodgePodge Lunenburg Eatery
Street-inspired café, deli and pantry on Lunenburg's Lincoln Street serving fresh scones, savoury pies, sandwiches, soups and specialty coffee, with a curated pantry of local and imported goods and a Lobster To Go program.
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Dockside Inn & Restaurant
Long-running harbourside Lunenburg restaurant with views of the Fisheries Museum and the Bluenose, known for Lunenburg scallops, the Feast of the Fishing Fleet platter, traditional lobster dinners and a live lobster tank where you pick your own.
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The South Shore Fish Shack
A simple, seaside-focused restaurant in the heart of historic Lunenburg serving Nova Scotia seafood with harbour views and patio dining. Sourced locally and classically prepared, the menu features fish and chips, lobster rolls, fried scallops, and the famous South Shore chowder. Part of the Nova Scotia Chowder Trail.