Dartmouth, Canada
352 Pleasant St
$$$
+1 9024693074
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Outdoor seatingDeliveryTakeawayDine-in
Gender-neutral toiletsGood for kidsHigh chairs
Wheelchair-accessible car park
CoffeeKids' menuQuick biteSmall platesVegetarian options
Staff was very friendly and upbeat, Clams and chips were plentiful and very good. I consider myself a good judge of seafood. The clams were fresh and soft, the batter was decent and not overly greasy. I prefer hand cut fries usually, but the prefab ones they serve were good and cooked perfectly.
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SO good! It’s been almost two years since I went to John’s Lunch, but I can still say it’s one of the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. I ordered the one piece fish and chips. The cook told me that he included a second piece because the first piece was small. To my surprise, when I opened the box, both of the pieces were huge! I’m looking forward to eating here again the next time I’m in Halifax!
Service here is excellent and the food is fantastic! I had the haddock tips and chips. It was all fried to perfection and the haddock tips were full of very fresh haddock. Very filling with some left overs. Thanks for a great meal I can't wait to go back.
Another storied Dartmouth institution. John's Lunch is an ancient fish fry joint that resembles a shack with a couple picnic tables scattered under an awning essentially that is a minor upgrade from a fish truck. Don't come with a party if you're travelling from outside the province. There is diner seating, but it's currently closed due to Covid as I understand it. Much like the Mic Mac, there is very little to be said here that hasn't already been said. The menu is limited, the portions are generous (too generous for me frequently, and I'm a hungry feller), and it hits the spot. Clams, scallops, and fried haddock are the draws. The clams and scallops are out of this world, and the restaurant really earns its recognition there. I could probably eat their fried clams on the daily and never get sick of them. The haddock is a bit more contentious for me. They use a lotta' batter. A lot. Not that the batter isn't delicious, but it's a bit too thick for my personal tastes when I'm starting at that half uneaten slab of fish, much like ordering a large Donair or something and only finishing half of it. I've had haddock slightly burnt there too. "Wow, you've had burnt fried fish and the batter is too thick, but you're still giving it four stars?" Yes. When it's good, it's unreal, and that's almost always. Go there when you're real hungry, and not for a light lunch/dinner.
Amazing seafood platter with heaping portions. The shrimps and scallops we're my personal favourite, and I also loved the non-mayo based slaw. Love the feel of this old diner. Would recommend!
For the best seafood with a really good vibe. Been there couple times and always loved it!
Love, love, love John's lunch but was very disappointed yesterday when after checking the website to make sure they were open we arrived at 2:30pm and they were closed. We had travelled from Elmsdale just for John's so make sure to call before heading there. Normally 5 stars would be easy as the food is amazing and that never changes!!!
You can get great fish and chips from John's The portions are great value for your money
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