Harbour View Restaurant

Harbour View Restaurant is what I would call a down home country restaurant similar to what you would have found 40 years ago with a great view of the ocean. The service was okay. I ordered the fish and clams which came with fries. The food was cooked to perfection and tasted great. The clams were awesome, maybe the best I have had in a long time. Even the fries had a unique flavor that made you not want to anything to them. Unfortunately for me I was too full to finish them all. Definitely a great meal for the money and I highly recommend it if you are looking for great Nova Scotian seafood. Great job guys. Hope to see you again soon.

Had a great experience here! Our server was very friendly! The food was fresh. I had the haddock bites they were so tasty, light, and crisp! My other friends enjoyed their meals also. Will def be going back the summer to stop in for lunch!

Only heard about this place last week. It has been around for many years… a 2.5 hours drive but so worth it. Food was fresh, plentiful, delicious and reasonably priced. We enjoyed a seafood platter (scallops, shrimp, clams, haddock & lobster roll served with fries, veggies, coleslaw with a small salad)…$48 then homemade coconut cream pie with meringue..$7. Sooo good! Thank you Wendy for your smiles. A varied menu, check it out ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Very cool place to eat. We had the platter with lobster roll, fish and fries, seafood gumbo. Right outside is a great view.

Staff was friendly and accommodating! We shared the Seafood Platter! The portions were large! Haddock, clams, scallops, shrimp and Lobster roll were all fresh and locally sourced! The price was very reasonable! We took slices of lemon merengue and coconut cream pie home because we were too full to eat these homemade pies there. Definitely recommend!

Location is excellent, Lots of parking, clean, does not smell fishy at all. Service is awesome, food is great. Liked that all the side dishes had their own containers (coleslaw for example). Nice menu, options to mix it up with the seafood. Husband ordered turkey dinner 🤷 but he said it was awesome and it did look it. Only thing was that the portions were ginormous and we didn’t have room for the awesome looking desserts.

Awesome staff! Friendly, welcoming, and fun. Great location, directly on the water. Seafood platter is good, but would have preferred baked or broiled fish, opposed to fried. They are flexible in their menu, offering substitutes for those special diets. They are fast and attentative. Seafood Chowder is awesome! LOTS of seafood . . . Fish, shrimp, scallops, lobster 🦞 😋. Clams are delicious, and the fish is fresh. Great place to eat. Highly recommended.

Food was good. A good amount too. Coffee, not so good. Service was okay. No real view as there wasn't much to look at. Chairs outside were cute.

We stopped here while visiting Nova Scotia. We were there at lunch time so ordered the fish and chips and my husband got the lobster roll and fries. The fish was soooo good. I didn't think I'd be able to eat it all when it came but I sure did. The fries were good but the fish was so tasty. My husband said the lobster roll was good as well. Highly suggest if you find yourself in parsborro NS stop in for some sea food. They do have regular food as well.

Service is friendly. Be patient. Food is outstanding. This is the best seafood chowder I've ever had. Stick to the items that are made in house and you will not go wrong.

Very authentic, Nova Scotia ocean food experience. My haddock and scallops plate was delicious, and my husband's clams was fresh and tasty - VERY GOOD! You can order gravy on the side too. Nice ocean view and it was very relaxing, laid back atmosphere. I liked its coziness and cute simple maritime decor. I'd stop here again for sure.

Great service, was very busy, which is a good thing, food was excellent, fish and, , chips , scallops and , fries, nice size serving, place is cute, very clean, right on 2nd beach parsboro, worth a visit, woud give 4.5 statd

Went 2 nights in a row. First night we had fried clams and mashed potatoes. and hamburger dinner. Clams are sweeter and smaller than the ones that are common in HRM. The hamburger dinner is a generous meal and partner said it was very tasty. Second night ordered the seafood chowder and clubhouse sandwich platter. The chowder was sold out and got the soup of the day, which was turkey vegetables, good portion and very tasty. Partner had a clubhouse sandwich platter and was disappointed that it was made with turkey not chicken. Still prices are reasonable and the service was warm and friendly. Seems very popular with the local people.

Don't do it. Horrible owner after slowest ever service and food which was mostly way sub par. Just lots of excuses from the owner. She literally attacked me on the dining room floor after I told her server that the experience so far wasn't that great. I asked what was going on. Just an atrocity.

There are a lot of good things about Harbour View and a few tough ones. First, keep in mind that we went close to closing on a Tuesday night. There was only one other table in the restaurant with people. The server was nice but kind of had that "I'm so over this" attitude--esp when going through the menu with us. They have a few local beers which were pretty tasty, but nobody swung by to ask me if I wanted a refill or another drink. The meals were huge and pretty tasty but a bit oily. Great chunks of fish, very fresh scallops, and delicious fries though you could tell we were getting the end of the fryer. Not cheap, but overall worth it with two people splitting a single portion. The vibe of this place rocks. It feels very authentic. And the view is pretty great. I'd love to come again as I think we just caught them on an off evening.

Tiny little hidden gem with great views and good food. Right on the water, little homey place, with great food. A bit off the beaten track, but absolutely worth it. I recommend the Lemon meringue pie, it's homemade and delicious.

This restaurant was recommended to us by the owners of the Parrsboro Mansion Inn. At 8 p.m. I don't think anything else was open in the town, but our B&B hosts did not steer us wrong. The big thing this place has going for it is it is on the water. It is in the Parrsboro Harbour which is part of the Bay of Fundy. During dinner we could watch with amazement as landmark after landmark in the harbour got swallowed by the incoming tide. It was a great way to watch the Bay of Fundy rise. While watching the bay rise, we did enjoy our food. By that I mean it was good. Everyone of our group of five tried the Seafood Chowder. The chowder was notable for large chunks of seafood in the bowl. To most, though, it was so-so overall. A lack of creaminess was a comment heard from more than one diner. Overall the table gave the chowder 3 out of 10. Keep in mind we were traveling through the Maritime Provinces sampling chowder at most every stop along the way, so the 3/10 is on a scale with tough competition. In general, chowder we tasted in the Maritimes was pretty darn good. For dinner I had a broiled lobster. It was prepared well, and was the best lobster I had that week. The side of cole slaw that came with it was good, as well. Lastly, I should mention the staff. Everybody in this restaurant was unbelievably friendly. They were humorous and provided impeccable service. I don't know if I'll ever be up this way again, but if I was in the area, I would surely drop in the Harbour View for lunch.

Very nice restaurant. They had a number of options. Local clams were really good, along with a very refreshing mango and salmon salad. Beautiful location on the pier, and has an ice cream station inside to finish off.

Parrsboro is a quite coastal town along the world famous Bay of Fundy that, like many of its neighbors, receives daily exceptional tide swings. This brings tourists from across the globe, like ourselves, to the area to see boats on dry land one hour and floating a few hours later. A stop at Harbour View affords sightseers the opportunity to park their car at the restaurant and walk to the lighthouse and along the ocean floor at low tide, before grabbing a bite here to watch the tide come in. This isn't a fine dining spot. In fact, if you are from a big city, relax, the inside looks better than the outside! Rest assured, it's open and the food isn't bad. If you're here, opt for the local seafood, which doesn't include the haddock, I ordered. The manager told us after I ate it that the haddock is ordered through food distributors, which was no surprise as it didn't taste good. The clams, scallops and other local dishes, on the other hand, were good and much cheaper than seafood in larger nearby cities like Moncton and Halifax. There's value here and great service and many flavors of ice cream available. Eating here reminded me of many of the local places I've been in North America, most of which no longer exist. A few local ladies take your order, are extremely friendly, caring and helpful. It's a great place to stop for a bite when on this side of the Bay of Fundy. For a side, try their homemade potato slices and get a side of their chowder. Other than the local seafood, you're on your own. I'd stick to those items or expect to eat frozen food.

If the new restaurant is anything like the old one, it will be a treat to once again pop in for a delicious lunch. Nice friendly staff still there?

This is a locally owned restaurant that is a sweet stop after a long drive. The lobster rolls were stuffed with lobster. The fresh vegetables were a nice accompaniment to the lobster and sea food chowder which needed a bit of salt and pepper and had lots of sea food. End your meal with the stickie toffee pudding. As good as the original from Scotland!

My father and I ate here the first night we spent in Parrsboro based on a raving review from a local. The staff was very pleasant and it was definitely a family friendly restaurant, but the food was only okay. The dishes we had, including the chowder which was specifically recommended, were all somewhat bland. It was a decent value based on price and portions, so could be worth a stop if affordability and a friendly environment are higher priorities.

We recently went back to Parrsboro for a days drive, to simply have lunch at the HarbourView and take a stroll on the beach afterwards. We were not disappointed. Once again, our food was plentiful and very tasty. All 3 of us were stuffed by the time we could not eat another bite, with food still on the plate. Me and the better half had cheeseburger platters. The "Boss", she had fish and chips. We recommend them both. The prices are so acceptable, it made it an easy decision to drive there for lunch. The atmosphere, is like going to your family's house for lunch. Relaxed. Family oriented. Everyone there aged from babies to very seniors. The only caution I would add is don't order the gravy. Had it the last time I was there and it had a chemical taste and an overpowering seasoning taste to it. But don't let this stop you. Believe you me, the menu is assorted and no one will walk away hungry. The "Boss", is the pickiest eater I know and she always finds something to eat here. Enjoy.

Truly a diamond in the rough. We asked around for the best local seafood spot, and all hands pointed toward the Harbour View. Don't let the outside appearance deceive you. Cozy and traditional inside with very friendly staff, good service, and great value for your $. Food was delicious and local. While Parrsboro isn't exactly on the regular travel schedule, it's worthwhile to drive in from the 102, and maybe spend an afternoon/evening in the area, just to eat here.

The fish and chips was great and so was the seafood chowder. Good food and a good price. The place isn't fancy but the food more than makes up for the lack of decor. Will return for sure, recommended.

We are traveling from the states and had just stayed in Advocate. Everyone recommended this restaurant. They were not wrong! The seafood chowder, fish bites and salads were delicious. The staff went out of their way to be kind. We had a little incident and they couldn't have been more helpful. Hope to go back again some day. Don't miss this one if you are in the area!

Among the best seafood chowder I have ever tasted. Highly recommended. Fantastic location with a great view. Service is excellent and washrooms are clean! Very fair prices. You can't go wrong with this one.

Excellent prices and food cool tides. Staff was nice and all the sea food is local. Had the Haddock.

Visited this restaurant today. Not impressed by its cleanliness. The washroom was not clean (I will not give details) and the handheld debit machine was crusty with dirt and grime. The place has poor curb appeal and the inside is dingy and unkept. I don't expect or require fancy but clean is a must!!!!

We found there was not a lot to choose from in this area. Good news is that the food & service we had here was good & worth the fair prices. We even tried a couple of nice wines based on the descriptions in the wine menu and were not dissapointed. If you're looking for fancy & snappy this isn't it. Basic, simple food cooked well. Honest, friendly service by a good team. Right on the beach with a beautiful view. Had both Dinner and Breakfast and enjoyed both.

We found the food very greasy. We had the fish and chips. The prices did seem a bit on the high side. Service was pretty fast and prompt but not very friendly.

Casual dining on the waterfront. Good menu selection, decent food, good service, fair prices for the area. Clam chowder, shrimp/scallop skewers, and 2.5 lb lobster. Fish and chips - get the halibut, is very good.

i had just come from Cape Cod where the clams were more expensive thàn scallops or "lobsta", this place is the best by far, just do not get a speeding ticket trying to get here as fast as possible

Traveling from Alberta (angus beef farmer) second time to Parrsboro. When there in 2012 we feel in love with the area and finding Harbour View was just a gem. I had seafood chowder and my husband had the seafood platter. He commented on if that was all I was going to have, I replied " oh it will be plenty" & he was amazed by the bowl size. and then I spotted the pie cooler, COCONUT CREAM amazing & the portion was huge. But like a trooper I finished (I am only 5'2" & 125lb.) Husband never doubts my choices now Needless to say it was fantastic. Staff was fabulous, just a very welcoming, warm perfect place to have lunch. On our return trip in 2018 we had another couple with us and we had been touring the south shores and had been in Nova Scotia for 7 days already and have not been able to find coconut cream pie. We decided to spend our final full day on the Bay of Fundy & couldn't wait to see if the Harbour View was still there. When we pulled into the town and seen the signs my trip was just complete. We all had the chowder which was the best in all our places we tried. The couple that was with us now knew why I was so looking forward to returning, and then the PIE Coconut Cream I was in my glory. We carried on to do the Joggins cliffs & returned to do supper. All had the lobster dinner 4lb. Didn't have room for pie this time but they sent a piece home with me. Couldn't say enough about this place highly recommended. Staff are the best, owner is amazing and when you can have the same lady making the pies and chowder 6 years later there is something to be said. Looking to buy just so I can pie.

My husband and I shared an order of fried clams and chips. The portions were generous, the price was good and the food was delicious! another evening we went for dessert and coffee. I had butterscotch pie and my husband had blueberry pie and ice cream. OMG! The pie was sinful!! The slices were a 1/4 of a pie, homemade, right on the premises...so good. the coffee was excellent as well. I will definitely return to the Harbour View Restaurant if visiting Parrsboro again. Oh yeah, the view is fantastic too...Bay of Fundy and a lighthouse.

Poor service and food quality. Fish cakes are of the frozen variety, process cheese was used in the omelet and 'home-fries were deep fried potato chunks. One of our plates had soggy toast and when this was brought to the attention of our server she reached over and took the toast off the plate. The eggs were not cooked and our drinks never did arrive. To end the meal we were presented with an incorrect bill. Other than the view I can see nothing to recommend it for.

Not sure where all the great food from the other reviews has gone. While ordering, we asked about the sign advertising specials posted outside, answer back was "oh, that's just a decoration, we don't have specials! Apps of loaded potatoe skins and spinach and artichoke dip arrived within minutes of ordering, potatoes clearly having come out of the microwave. Seafood for entrees, haddock and clams, did not seem fresh, tasted of being frozen, and very greasy. Sides were meh.... even the peas and carrots were frozen. Will not be returning!