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Travellers' Choice2023
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Come savor a delectable meal at Grand Banker Bar & Grill. Come sit at the bar with a drink. They are open nightly all week and are readily reachable by car.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
Bar, Seafood, Canadian
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

This place is one of our go to's, especially for the seafood. We ordered a chicken carbonara for my wife, I had the lobster roll and home chips, both meals arrived promptly. The lobster roll was ok, possibly prepared earlier in the day but reasonable...value for the money, the chips were great but did not come with the "fresh cracked pepper with a side of Propeller Pilsner cheddar & bacon dip" as advertised and ordered, only ketchup. Unfortunately the chicken meal was a wreck of tough, rubbery chicken(?) and the pasta sauce tasted a lot like the bottled stuff from the grocery aisle. She could not finish her meal and we showed the waitress how tough this old bird was was by attempting to cut it in front of her. The waitress was very nice but the kitchen needs to raise its game. Lunenburg is full of good restaurants and with Halifax only an hour away there is much better available at the same price point. We like this place and have been going there for years, sorry folks for the negative review but this was a disappointment. We had to leave for an event and hope the waitress passed our comments on to management.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 November 2023

We had lunch here on August 21, 2023. We were seated outside as they were fairly crowded. Service was friendly and fast. Erik has a bowl of seafood chowder and Hell Bay fish and chips. Cheryl had the balsamic caprese risotto. The food arrived in...a good time and was well presented. The food was delicious and filling. It was a very good lunch. We certainly would eat here again.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 October 2023 via mobile

A fantastic option, while visiting historic Lunenburg! I have had their fish-n-chips, which were fantastic, but opted this time, for a steak. It too, was great! The sides were cooked to perfection, the steak cooked just to my liking. Excellent price point, and service which...was second to none. I’d recommend the Grand Banker to anyone visiting Lunenburg.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023

Popular brewery owned bar serving tourists and locals alike. Great views of the harbour and staff that are frantic to keep you served and happy. Good fresh beers but a clear favourite for me was the Garrison Tallship IPA. Talked to many locals who were...amazing company and full of fun. Food was generously portioned, looked delicious and tasted even better. This place needs a fly zapper as it's on the seafront and the flies are persistent but otherwise it's spot on. I'd really recommended it if you're in the area and need refreshments.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

Have been in Nova Scotia for a week, trying many different seafood restaurants . Tried Grand banker for lunch. The seafood chowder and fish cakes were mainly potatoes. Very disappointing .

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 19 September 2023

We had lunch here while visiting the town of Lunenburg. I had a seafood chowder and my wife ordered fish cakes. The meals were prepared and flavored excellently. It was by far the best seafood we ate in our 2 week tour of the Maritime...provinces. The server was very attentive and helpful.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023

We ate indoors but there is plenty of scenic outdoor seating. Our food was delicious and served promptly. I had pan-fried haddock, asparagus and green beans, and roasted potatoes, all garnished with fried capers. I finished the meal with rum sauced bread pudding. The portions...were generous. The wine list is not extensive but there are some good local choices.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023

I have been in any number of restaurants that advertise “lightly breaded haddock.” This is the only restaurant that actually delivered it. What a beautiful, fresh taste. My wife wasn’t very hungry and just ordered potato skins. Couldn’t stop eating them. Very busy at lunch.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 September 2023 via mobile

So the main restaurant is fine, although we were seated in a (tiny) booth to the rear of the restaurant. The waitress was punctual but came back 15 minutes later having forgotten what we ordered 😳 ! We had to ask twice for the drinks...we ordered, too. We had 2 x main dishes: mine was fine (nothing special) but my wife’s salad+ was pretty much green leaves with traces of the good bits - very average. A good beer selection, but that’s where the good stopped. Better options nearby?More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023 via mobile

Choose what you are, sports bar or restaurant. If you have screens in the wall you are a sports bar so don’t tell sport game supporters to be quiet. If you want to be a restaurant then lose the screens and step up your service.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

Lovely harbour and golf course view from the deck seating at this fine eatery. The staff were cheerful and efficient at recommending drinks and food options when we asked questions. The food was delightful : fresh salad with melt in your mouth scallops, and a...light citrusy dressing. Check this place out.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

My husband, my daughter and I had dinner here on December 30/22. We had a couple of ciders and Corona for drinks. My husband had the Tenderloin with scallops ($40), my daughter had the Veggie Bowl ($20) and I had Fish and Chips ($18.50). With...tax and tip, it was $145.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

We were recommended to come here from a relative . We were told it would be busy to we got a reservation ahead of time and we were glad we did. It was busy but the service and food were excellent. I had the lobster...burger and it did not disappoint. Great place for any meal in Lunenburg. It has a ocean view alsoMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023

This is a nice place to grab a bite in Lunenburg. The fact that they take reservations is problematic when you are a walk-in. They held up several tables that could have been turned because not all of the party had arrived. During tourist season,...I would recommend changing that policy.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 August 2023 via mobile

Stopped in on a busy Monday afternoon. We were told there’d be a 15-20 minute wait for a table, or we could sit at the bar immediately which we did. The bartender Chanelle took excellent care of us. We were unsure what beers to order...and were provided with samples until we settled on the Shipwright which was very good. We shared an order of Popeye Dip (crab and spinach) which was so rich and creamy, served with warm nachos. We also enjoyed a two-piece fish and chips which was perfectly breaded and the fish was plump and juicy. An overall delicious meal in a lively maritime environment.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Grand Banker Bar & Grill is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5