Bluenose II Restaurant offers fresh Nova Scotia seafood, lobster, charbroiled steaks, vegetarian and Greek specialties with home-style cooking. Named after Nova Scotia's famous schooner, located in downtown Halifax, our Bluenose II Restaurant is open seven days a week, year-round for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
We are the perfect choice for tourists visiting downtown Halifax and its waterfront or busy workers on the go. Bluenose II Restaurant has free Wi-Fi, accepts bus tours, hosts private functions and takes reservations. For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our ever-changing internationally and seasonally inspired small plates.
We are the perfect choice for tourists visiting downtown Halifax and its waterfront or busy workers on the go. Bluenose II Restaurant has free Wi-Fi, accepts bus tours, hosts private functions and takes reservations. For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our ever-changing internationally and seasonally inspired small plates.
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The Bluenose II Restaurant has been family owned and operated in Halifax, Nova Scotia since 1964, and we proudly provide our customers with quality, home-style meals every day. People have been coming here for generations, and they feel at home when they are here. They appreciate that we consistently provide fresh, high-quality food.
A soft whole wheat tortilla stuffed with sauteed red and green peppers, red onions, sweet chili grilled chicken and our special blend of cheeses. Our burgers served with choice of french fries, home fries or garden salad. For sub sweet potato fries add $2. Our sandwiches served with coleslaw and your choice of french fries, soup or garden salad.
Reviews (26)
Hari Prashanth
Dec 22, 2021
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Ivan T.
Dec 21, 2021
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Great experience, we got too excited and forgot to photograph the lobster but we ordered the lobster benedict as well as the lobster dinner.
Flavours were great all around and if you prefer unthickened chowder, this is the place for you!
We innocently came in close to their closing time but our server was great and we never felt rushed. Thank you for a great last food stop in our trip!
Flavours were great all around and if you prefer unthickened chowder, this is the place for you!
We innocently came in close to their closing time but our server was great and we never felt rushed. Thank you for a great last food stop in our trip!
Lex Tung
Dec 18, 2021
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Tyler Black
Nov 24, 2021
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Grant Zhang
Oct 14, 2021
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Ursula K.
Oct 04, 2021
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Went here on a Friday evening for dinner after we realized we have not been here in a while, and a few other places down town could not accommodate without reservations. My son was instantly in love with the fact that he was getting a Kinder Surprise egg with his kids meal- in which he ate all of his Chicken Fingers n Fries and Ice cream for dessert! My mother and I had fish n chips- very good and plenty on food on the plate. The desserts were good- especially the Dulce de Luche cheesecake - next time I'm getting a milkshake! The service was super friendly and attentive. Will be back because
Jennie L.
Sep 19, 2021
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So this is the best bang for your buck in Halifax for seafood. This was our cheapest lobster deal in Halifax. Nothing to look at restaurant wise..pretty standard diner if not clean. The reason why it looses a star is for the service. Slow as mollases. Not sure why. Servers spent a lot of time talking to other servers and not actually serving. It seamed to be more of a trend out here.
However, food was good. We enjoyed our chowder, and the lobster was fine. My oldest took the salmon which she was happpy with. The real delight was the home made rice pudding. The staff were friendly but seemed
However, food was good. We enjoyed our chowder, and the lobster was fine. My oldest took the salmon which she was happpy with. The real delight was the home made rice pudding. The staff were friendly but seemed
Rahul Ranjan
Sep 17, 2021
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We stopped here on out roadtrip to Nova Scotia to enjoy some seafood ( Lobster ) to be precise.
This is so far the best seafood I ever had in my whole life. The taste, freshness and simplicity of food with old decor wooden feel of the place mixed with some drinks.
If you don't eat here, you will regret it.
Worth the wait.
Tip : Make sure to reserve this place and waiting can go very long sometimes.
This is so far the best seafood I ever had in my whole life. The taste, freshness and simplicity of food with old decor wooden feel of the place mixed with some drinks.
If you don't eat here, you will regret it.
Worth the wait.
Tip : Make sure to reserve this place and waiting can go very long sometimes.
Joe Guevara
Sep 16, 2021
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As the first seafood stop of my Halifax foodventure, decided to get an order of mussels and the lobster roll.
Unlike the places on the boardwalk, this place is more like a diner - unpretentious, food focused, and overall just delicious.
Don’t expect any sort of fancy ambience while here, but do expect some solidly good food - lobster roll was fantastic (at least compared to Toronto). Might do a round 2 depending on how the week goes.
Unlike the places on the boardwalk, this place is more like a diner - unpretentious, food focused, and overall just delicious.
Don’t expect any sort of fancy ambience while here, but do expect some solidly good food - lobster roll was fantastic (at least compared to Toronto). Might do a round 2 depending on how the week goes.
Vince Ou
Sep 15, 2021
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Annie Tsui
Sep 15, 2021
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Stephen Powell
Jul 11, 2021
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Teena D.
Feb 25, 2020
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Harald M.
Aug 22, 2019
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Shelley L.
Jul 07, 2019
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Ordered the pan fried haddock with extra veggies. Yum! Sauce was good and the portion size was pretty big for the price. Service was excellent! Waitress answered all our questions and took the orders for the kids first to ensure that they wouldn't have to wait long (given that they would be busy very soon). She even gave each child a kinder surprise egg!
David V.
Jun 16, 2019
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Our Saturday night last resort since everywhere else seemed to be booked.
Restaurant wasn't too busy but the service was pretty lax .
The starter was a Caesar salad which was pretty much what you expected in a Caesar salad.
The main course was chicken fettuccine Alfredo with garlic bread on the side.
The Alfredo sauce was pretty runny and the garlic bread tasted like it was a regular piece of toast.
Not the most impressive meal you'd expect from a restaurant in the heart of Halifax.
Restaurant wasn't too busy but the service was pretty lax .
The starter was a Caesar salad which was pretty much what you expected in a Caesar salad.
The main course was chicken fettuccine Alfredo with garlic bread on the side.
The Alfredo sauce was pretty runny and the garlic bread tasted like it was a regular piece of toast.
Not the most impressive meal you'd expect from a restaurant in the heart of Halifax.
Mark A.
Jun 11, 2019
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Visiting Halifax for work and wanted some seafood. I was not disappointed, I ordered the clam chowder for a starter and then a two piece fish and chips (they also come in one or three piece). The entire meal was tasty and the portion sizes were generous at a reasonable price.
I should up at 530 in the afternoon on a Tuesday so the restaurant was not overly busy and was served right away. The waitress, Sarah was friendly and the atmosphere was inviting. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
As an added bonus, they don't use plastic straws instead they use paper ones.
I should up at 530 in the afternoon on a Tuesday so the restaurant was not overly busy and was served right away. The waitress, Sarah was friendly and the atmosphere was inviting. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
As an added bonus, they don't use plastic straws instead they use paper ones.
Mark K.
Mar 04, 2019
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We came here on a Thursday evening to try out their lobsters. We found ourselves practically with the restaurant to ourselves.
The wait staff were very prompt and extremely courteous. Once we put in our orders, the appetizers came out within 5 minutes. The lobsters came out shortly thereafter. It was all delicious. Absolutely fantastic food and not that heavy on the wallet.
Highly recommend if you're looking for some good seafood and quick service.
The wait staff were very prompt and extremely courteous. Once we put in our orders, the appetizers came out within 5 minutes. The lobsters came out shortly thereafter. It was all delicious. Absolutely fantastic food and not that heavy on the wallet.
Highly recommend if you're looking for some good seafood and quick service.
Fern H.
Nov 29, 2018
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It was a quiet Sunday night in downtown Halifax and the streets were particularly empty. We chose the Bluenose II for a no-frills supper with friendly service and decent food - It's exactly what we got.
We ordered the lobster special ($29) which included a cup of chowder, a fresh boiled lobster and butter, potato salad, coleslaw, buns and a dessert (choice of rice pudding or vanilla ice cream).
It wasn't super fancy but we would not hesitate to come back again for another laid back meal.
We ordered the lobster special ($29) which included a cup of chowder, a fresh boiled lobster and butter, potato salad, coleslaw, buns and a dessert (choice of rice pudding or vanilla ice cream).
It wasn't super fancy but we would not hesitate to come back again for another laid back meal.
Jennifer W.
Nov 06, 2018
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In town for a conference and visited Bluenose II for a late lunch with some colleagues. Despite it being past lunch time, the place was packed full of people. The waitress we had seemed really overworked. She was very frazzled the entire time and ended up knocking over an entire Caesar all over the table. Of course she was friendly and replaced the drink, but I felt bad for whatever was going on that was keeping her so occupied.
I ordered the clams/scallops/shrimp/steak platter. It was not as good as it appeared on the menu, and definitely not worth the price. Everything was under seasoned and
I ordered the clams/scallops/shrimp/steak platter. It was not as good as it appeared on the menu, and definitely not worth the price. Everything was under seasoned and
Twyla L.
Sep 10, 2018
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If you're in it for the lobster and don't care to be hosed, then walk up the hill for an extra two blocks to the Bluenose II for your lobster. You can pay $58-$60 down at the wharf, OR you can pay $28 for a pound and a quarter lobster dinner (with a big of chowder, slaw, potato salad, drawn butter) that's fresh and delicious.
Do it! You won't be sorry...
Do it! You won't be sorry...
Erik S.
Aug 26, 2018
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We came here for dinner this evening. The server was quick and promptly took our drink and food orders.
We ordered Fish and Chips and Pan seared Haddock. The Fish and Chips came with thick cut fries, coleslaw, the usual tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
The pan seared Haddock came with choice of fries, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, or salad. I opted for thick cut fries. Steamed green beans, carrots, and parsnips. This also came with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Both fish dishes were fresh, tasty and very filling. There was no room for coffee and dessert.
We ordered Fish and Chips and Pan seared Haddock. The Fish and Chips came with thick cut fries, coleslaw, the usual tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
The pan seared Haddock came with choice of fries, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, or salad. I opted for thick cut fries. Steamed green beans, carrots, and parsnips. This also came with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Both fish dishes were fresh, tasty and very filling. There was no room for coffee and dessert.
Jeff O.
May 31, 2018
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This restaurant takes its name from a racing schooner, the Bluenose II.
The Blue Nosers on this corner serve the best clam chowder I've tasted in a while. Potatoes perfect, slightly al dente, with clams-a-plenty, lightly cooked, and just a touch of cream.
Also, recommend a BOWL of chowder, with a lobster roll or the club sandwich, which will be plenty for sharing.
The Blue Nosers on this corner serve the best clam chowder I've tasted in a while. Potatoes perfect, slightly al dente, with clams-a-plenty, lightly cooked, and just a touch of cream.
Also, recommend a BOWL of chowder, with a lobster roll or the club sandwich, which will be plenty for sharing.
Lindsay L.
Mar 24, 2018
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One of the many seafood joints in the heart of Halifax. The lobster roll, while slightly pricey at $19, was of good value as the roll was large and filled with an abundance of fresh and tender lobster. There was crisp lettuce, green onions, and a simple seafood mayonnaise to accompany the lobster in the soft roll. One of the better lobster rolls I have had! The lobster roll was accompanied with a clam chowder that was nice and creamy, with lots of fresh clams. My only note was that the potatoes in the soup were quite firm and could have used additional cooking to be softened. The Bluenose Burger
Jennifer H.
Mar 04, 2018
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Food: The meat of the lobster was succulent, I ate the majority of it without the melted butter. If I ever stop by Halifax in the future I will definitely come back.
Service and atmosphere: Bibs were provided. Casual, local establishment. The staff were sweet people.
Price: I believe it was $20 per lobster, was the cheapest we found.
Service and atmosphere: Bibs were provided. Casual, local establishment. The staff were sweet people.
Price: I believe it was $20 per lobster, was the cheapest we found.
Glen F.
Jul 12, 2015
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Bridgette had pancakes with bacon. Delicious! At home (in New York) an order of pancakes is typically three, but at this diner you get four (4) big, fluffy pancakes! You won't leave hungry!
I had a ham & cheese omelette (made with three eggs) with whole wheat toast. Also delicious! The toast was thick, soft, and buttery.
The restaurant is clean.
Not too noisy despite the crowd.
They seem to be very popular for breakfast so expect to wait 15-20 minutes on the weekend.
Excellent service. Extremely friendly staff. Tasty food!! :-)
BONUS: Free WiFi
I had a ham & cheese omelette (made with three eggs) with whole wheat toast. Also delicious! The toast was thick, soft, and buttery.
The restaurant is clean.
Not too noisy despite the crowd.
They seem to be very popular for breakfast so expect to wait 15-20 minutes on the weekend.
Excellent service. Extremely friendly staff. Tasty food!! :-)
BONUS: Free WiFi
