The Blue Lobster is in Stellarton NS. We had a fun night out with food and drinks. The mac and cheese was delicious. Enjoyed the Painted Boat (beer). They sell merch including some very nice sweat shirts! Service was great. read more

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This is definitely a place for drinks on the patio in the summer, but it's trendy so expect long waits if you're not really in a hurry. We came in the early afternoon and it wasn't overly busy. Two servers didn't look overly interested in being there and were slow as slugs. There was a bartender mixing drinks who looked annoyed and a cook in the food truck who was the only one actually invested in what he was doing. Seating is flimsy and grinds on the concrete floors when you try to move. Tables were crammed quite close together because a musician eventually came in to set up. The space just generally looks poorly used. Our server took a long time coming over to bring us a pitcher of beer and then again to take our food order. The glassware was dirty so she apologized and brought new glasses. By the time we poured the beer, we noticed the pitcher was even filthier. Not sure if they ever wash them. The food is just ok. Nothing to write home about. Portions are on the smaller side. $14 was the Super Bowl special for a small bacon cheeseburger with nothing else, no side. $19 for fish and chips is a bit of a better deal because the fish is big but it's quite greasy. Fries were hard and stale and not really a generous portion - don't opt to pay $4 for them as a side! We watched the cook push out orders and wait around for the servers to pick them up. He'd look out trying to get their attention and seemed completely unimpressed with them. Other than brining our drinks and food, the server didn't bother to come by once in the hour + we sat at the table. When she finally came for us to pay, she seemed terrified to have to talk to a human. Overall, just a weird vibe for a place like this. This could be a great spot but it didn't leave a great first impression. Might give it one more shot next time we're in town, but we won't be ordering food. We'll see how long it takes to get an (overpriced) cocktail. read more

Blue Lobster Public House - Seafood Near Me - Stellarton, Nova Scotia

1‑Star Review: Blue Lobster Public House Our visit to Blue Lobster Public House was disappointing. The restaurant was understaffed, and the service felt slow and chaotic. We ordered fish and chips with a switch to fries, were told there'd be no extra charge, yet later found a $4 fee on our $115 bill. The food didn't redeem the experience -- the fish batter was burnt, and the meal arrived barely warm. We were hungry and in a rush, so we ate it, but it wasn't worth it. Overall, the place was too busy, the quality was poor, and the value wasn't there. I wouldn't return unless they offered a full complimentary meal to make up for the experience. read more

After some missed chances at going to BLPH, the stars finally aligned last fall and boy was it worth the wait! My Saucy Smash burger was a hot mess in all of the best ways, with two slices of American cheese, caramelized onions and house burger sauce. The two 4oz patties were too hefty to get a proper smashburger crust, but they still had a solid char to them and were nice and juicy! The fries were hand-cut and thrice-cooked - they were just about fry perfection. No ketchup necessary! My wife's chicken tacos were somewhere between Tex-Mex and traditional, but were solid tacos through and through. The cumin-forward shredded chicken was tender and juicy without being soggy and the option for corn tortillas was a nice touch. It can't be *all* meat and carbs, and the tomato and bocconcini salad filled the gap quite nicely. The acidity of tomatoes plus salty fresh cheese is a well-known and winning pair, and pea shoots and mint brought further pops of flavour. I'm sure this dish must really sing when local tomatoes are actually in season! Pubs aren't typically known for their desserts, but Blue Lobster knocked it out of the park with their ice cream sandwich and made-to-order churros. My sticky toffee pudding was also amazing, so much so that I forgot to take a pic Many bonus points for the indoor cornhole and ring toss games which helped keep the kids (and some of us adults) entertained. On a return visit, I had the haddock po boy. The fish-to-bun ratio was comedically disproportionate, with the large piece of fried fish looking like it was just in a hot dog bun. While I did appreciate the size of the fish, I was wanting a sandwich, and mouthfuls of only fish threw off the balance with the other ingredients. The fish had a nice and crisp beer batter, while the fish itself was somewhere in between flakey perfection and soggy mess, with a slight lean towards the better end of that spectrum. A red cabbage slaw added some creaminess, while proported microgreens either weren't there or disappeared in the aforementioned balance issues. A side garden salad brought some much needed veg to my meal, and a citrusy vinaigrette brightened up an otherwise standard salad. Service has always been easy going and helpful. Blue Lobster Public House has single handedly raised the bar for pub food and amenities in Pictou County and beyond, and with some refinements they can become a provincial destination in their own right. read more

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the ambiance and environment is great, the service is superb. we were a bit worried coming here because of the bad reviews on service, but it was wonderful. the food however was just okay, it wasn't anything outstanding. the sandwich i ordered was a bit bland as well as the fish and chips. overall i would give a 3.5 but the cheesecake was amazing and bumped it to a 4! read more

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Bid city atmosphere. Interesting menu and great selection of drinks. I particularly like Painted Boat, their locally produced craft beer. read more

Food is good, building is good. Service simply sucks!!! 100% sucks. We ordered drinks, waited 33 minutes, then i went inside (from patio) to find the manager.. asked bartender, who then claimed he was the manager. Told him we ordered drinks 33 minutes ago, then he proceeded to tell me i am a liar, and said his "computer" only says 15min??? Hence the waitress forgot for 18min to even place order.. now, 15 min to pour a pint of beer?? Is that excessive?? 33 minutes, the actual time is that excessive?? I says far too excessive .. avoid the frustration dealing with the bartender "self proclaimed manager"... who doesn't leave the bar?? How can you possibly manage staff while chatting up the ladies at the bar and not leaving it?? Not the wait staff issue, the buck stops at management.. to the owners..... i sure hope this bartender "manager" isn't a partner!!! For your sake!! My small advice... get a real manager??? Maybe one who doesn't have an attitude!!! And one who actually helps the staff.. not sits behind the bar telling customers they are liars when they order drinks 33 minutes earlier!! Will be the last time i ever visit... service in particular this bartender "self proclaimed manager" SUCKS!!!! Feel free to message me owners.. to have a conversation... or pussy out, and carry on as is! Good luck! read more

twice I came in to have lunch and got ignored both times. after 20 mins not being acknowledged by anyone even though I was seated by the door attendan, i simply got up and left went to another restaurant . I ate at blue lobster in the past but was with other guests. both times I came alone I was ignored read more