We took a trip here about 1998, before Covid. What a difference! The place has grown exponentially!…read moreWe located the lobsters and found the order kiosk and were met with a smile and kindness. She did however, gave me bottled water when I asked for tap water. The gift shop ladies were a bit curt, but with the amount of people they were dealing with, I totally understand. We sat upstairs (3 levels of dining area, top one closed). The lobster roll was delicious and my SIL had a 3.25 female lobster to wrestle. Cole slaw was good, as was the Caesar salad. Daughter got a chicken wrap, which she enjoyed as well. This was a special spot for my husband and I - he is deceased and we toasted to his honor. The place was full, but we were spaced apart enough to have a pleasant time chatting and eating. I would say yes! Worth the extra side trip to get there.

June 21/2026: Dinner with Mark Stirling…read more This was absolutely delicious. It was a full 2Lb Lobster ($29.95) with a side of coleslaw & potato salad. Also came with rendered garlic butter. It was fabo. So many memories of childhood come rushing back whenever I eat lobster. Great setting, right on the water.

Most of the places in the Digby-Yarmouth region are closed for the season in the winter or for the…read moreholidays. Not this place. We drove through a harrowing snowstorm for two days, and caught the Saint John-Digby ferry just in time. Made a beeline to the Shore Thing. The host was almost in tears telling us that he had no tables for us, but to come back in 45 minutes. So we did. Once again, a huge bowl of the best chowder ever. All was right in the world.

Hands down this is the best chowder anywhere. A "cup" will fill you up. This buttery bounty has…read moreample lobster & scallops as well as fish & is delicious! My other half had the loaded beef poutine which was too big to finish but fantastic tasting. Definitely want to go back before we leave

Beautiful boardwalk spot with delicious food. This place was a real gem and I would definitely be…read moreback here for the sun and the tasty seafood. Great service, very friendly and attentive.

One of the worst dining experiences I've had in years. I…read moredon't enjoy writing negative reviews, but this was unacceptable. We visited The Old Fish Factory to celebrate my nephew's 5th birthday -- a group of three adults and two small children. The restaurant was more than half empty when we arrived, yet we stood at the front for ten minutes without being acknowledged. Several staff walked by, made eye contact, and kept walking. When someone finally seated us, the table was still dirty. She apologized and offered to clean it -- I ended up wiping it myself because it was still covered in crumbs after she half heartedly wiped it down. Service continued to deteriorate from there. It took another 10 minutes to take our drink and food order. We ordered two smash burgers, a wrap, two kids' meals, and a hummus appetizer. We asked for the kids' meals to come out with the appetizer, which seemed like a straightforward request. Unfortunately, we never saw our server again. Our drinks sat visibly on the bar for over 20 minutes. We tried flagging someone down -- we were brushed off with, "I'll see if I can find her." Eventually, someone else brought the kids' meals and appetizer. We asked again about our drinks, which were still untouched at the bar. Another person -- not our server -- finally grabbed them. No one came to check in. After we finished the appetizers, we waited. And waited. The kids, now long finished, grew restless. Forty-five minutes went by without a word. Nearly 90 minutes after ordering, our mains finally arrived. The wrap was cold inside. The burgers were burnt and tasted pre-frozen. The $9 "potato salad" was boiled potatoes with a drizzle of mayo -- truly. When I expressed -- calmly -- that the experience was unacceptable, the response was silence. No apology, no adjustment to the bill, no effort to make it right. Instead, they simply handed me the machine and said, "You just have to tap," implying they weren't expecting a tip -- not because they took accountability, but because they knew they hadn't earned one. I rarely leave reviews like this, and I'm not a picky diner. But this place was disorganized, indifferent, and dismissive from start to finish. We left disappointed, $150 poorer, and without so much as a simple "sorry." Lunenburg is full of wonderful places to eat -- this just isn't one of them.

The Naked Oyster is only about a year old, located in a great space along Mahone Bay's main drag,…read morewith a open and inviting atmosphere and a great patio overlooking the bay. Service was excellent, professional and quick. Maybe too quick, our appetizers arrived before our drinks. The menu is innovative but still traditional. Fish and Chips, mussels, oysters, chowder along with burgers and sandwiches, including a lobster roll on a locally made croissant. But also Pad Thai and a Bulgogi Rice Bowl. All of our dishes were wonderful. But what most impressed me is the extensive gluten free menu, complete with a fryer and gf batter for the fish & chips and fish tacos.

Mahone Bay is a short and scenic drive from Lunenburg (15-20 minutes). We intended to visit…read moreRebecca's, but it was closed. Fortunately, the owner of our Inn told us that The Naked Oyster recently opened and is a sister restaurant to Rebecca's. What a beautiful experience it was! It was very busy but there are several places to sit comfortably outside. The Adirondack chairs were very nice, with a view of Mahone Harbor. After a bit of a wait, we were seated. The service was excellent. I can't imagine I'll ever experience a more delicious chowder than their Captain's Chowder, a creamy clam broth with generous portions of scallops, mussels and haddock. We also had a half dozen local oysters that were perfect. High marks for the Caesar Salad too. I would put this on the "can't miss" list for the area.

Nice small spot, book ahead. Best meal we had in this area during our holiday. Great service and…read morethe food was incredible. Highly recommend.

Service was slow and inattentive. Our waitress acted like we were a pain for asking to sit on their…read morebeautiful deck. Lobster roll was B+.

Such great seafood! Scallops, seafood chowder, fish n chips! All exceptional. Great service…read more Amazing views!

Lobster and beer, enough said. Lobster in Nova Scotia is a must and if you're on the way to Peggy's…read moreCove, I definitely recommend a stop here for lobster! Since this comes up before the more busy part of Peggy's cove there's a bit less traffic with easier parking and a chance at getting a table. The views are great as you get waterside dining, but the real star of the show is the lobster! And I recommend getting the reasonably priced special that comes with a beer. We were also able to switch out our side with the seafood chowder which came with even more lobster! What makes the lobster so good here is they serve female lobsters that are rich with delicious, flavorful roe when it's in season. I went here with my family and all of our lobsters were packed with the good stuff. Safe to say our bellies were stuffed full of delicious seafood before we went off to hike away the calories at Peggy's Cove. The staff were friendly and attentive and we had a great time enjoying lobsters seaside. Definitely make the stop to grab some lobster if you're in the area!

Amazing. Incredible customer service!!! Theresa is so sweet. The food is as amazing as the customer…read moreservice. I just had the haddock and it was so fresh it fee apart when I cut into it. I will be here SO often!!! They have milkshakes and awesome desserts and a full bar and outdoor seating...it's a sweet local place and I absolutely love it!

Stopped for ice cream! Walk up window, outdoor seating. Ice cream was good, hot day made for…read moreenjoyable yumminess. Got a dog cup for our boy.