Where to Find the Best Fish & Chips in Nova Scotia

We asked our Facebook followers where to find the best fish & chips in Nova Scotia and they delivered in a big way, with more than 1,500 comments!

From food trucks and roadside stops to coastal classics, here are the Top 10 most recommended fish & chips spots in Nova Scotia as recommended by our Facebook community!

🥇 Rudy & Olive’s Fish and Chips

If there were a “fan favourite” trophy, Rudy & Olive’s would win it effortlessly. This spot came up more than any other, with locals praising the freshness of the haddock, the light, crispy batter, and the generous portions.

It’s casual, welcoming, and consistently delivers exactly what you’re craving after a day of exploring.

📍 827 Bedford Highway, Bedford

🥈 Murphy’s Fish & Chips

This classic Truro institution has a fiercely loyal following and shows up in nearly every serious conversation about the Nova Scotia’s best fish. Expect old-school comfort, fresh cut fries, and fish that truly speaks for itself.

📍 88 Esplanade Street, Truro

🥉 Peelers Potatoes

Peelers proves that great fish & chips can come from a truck! Known for fresh-cut fries, hearty portions, and big flavour, this spot earned a lot of love from locals. Local tip: Peelers lets you salt your own fries so be sure to grab some salt your fries before you go if you.

📍 799 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

4. RJ Taylor’s Food Shack

This Annapolis Valley gem kept popping up with enthusiastic “worth the drive” comments. RJ Taylor’s is known for massive portions, fresh haddock, crispy batter, and homemade tartar sauce. This place is truly a hidden gem because it’s located inside the Glooscap District Arena. But if you’re looking for taste over ambiance, give this place a try! We’ve heard the fish filets are so big, the take out containers won’t close completely.

📍 1051 J Jordan Road, Canning

5. Mr. Fish

This place is a South Shore favourite that consistently earns praise for freshness and generous portions. Locals know this one well and visitors who stop in quickly understand why. Enjoy on the dock overlooking the Shelburne Harbour.

📍 104 King Street, Shelburne

6. Oh My Cod Food Truck

Once a restaurant and now a food truck, this one absolutely deserves the hype. Oh My Cod is proof that incredible fish & chips can come from small kitchens with big passion. Expect crispy batter, perfectly cooked fish, and plenty of repeat fans.

📍 7940 Highway 3, Mahone Bay (seasonal location)

7. Crow’s Nest Restaurant

Often described as a hidden gem, the Crow’s Nest drew strong support from those who know the Digby and Annapolis Basin area well. Not only known for its fish and chips, dive into perfectly seared scallops, lobster poutine and homemade desserts as well.

📍 40 Water Street, Digby

8. Mary & Larry’s Diner

This 50’s style old school diner is another Truro-area favourite. Mary & Larry’s earned points for homemade fries, generous portions, and classic diner comfort with an entire menu that can be made gluten-free. It’s friendly, filling, and exactly the kind of place travellers hope to stumble upon.

📍 710 Willow Street, Truro

9. Shaw’s Landing

Part seafood spot, part coastal experience. Shaw’s Landing pairs great fish & chips with a beautiful seaside setting, making it a favourite for both locals and visitors.

📍 6957 Peggy’s Cove Road, West Dover

10. South Shore Fish Shack

More fish and chips with a view, yes please! This Lunenburg favourite earned its spot thanks to repeat mentions and rave reviews in one of Nova Scotia’s most postcard-worthy towns.

📍 108 Montague Street, Lunenburg

Honourable Mentions

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley

• Masstown Market – Catch of the Bay (Fish & Chips Boat) — Masstown
• Nippers British Fish & Chips (food truck) — New Minas
• Scott’s Fish & Chips — Coldbrook
• Fort Anne Café — Annapolis Royal
• Diane’s Restaurant — Five Islands
• Ed’s Takeout — Kingston
• Sydney Street Pub & Café — Digby
• Glooscap Restaurant — Parrsboro
• Harbour View Restaurant — Parrsboro
• Hall’s Harbour Lobster Pound — Hall’s Harbour
• Roadside Willie’s — Bible Hill

South Shore

• The Quarterdeck — Summerville
• West Head Takeout — West Head, Cape Sable Island
• Tuna Blue — Hubbards
• Island View Restaurant & Green Canteen — Western Shore
• The Naked Oyster — Mahone Bay
• Blarney Stone Restaurant — Bridgewater area

Halifax Metro

• Pleasant Street Diner — Dartmouth
• Acadian Fish & Chips — Hammonds Plains
• The Narrows Public House — Halifax
• Evan’s Seafood — Dartmouth
• What’s the Scoop — Eastern Passage

Eastern Shore

• Harbour Fish & Fries — Musquodoboit Harbour
• Gazoo’s — Porters Lake

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

• Harv’s Diner — Yarmouth
• Rudder’s Seafood & Brewery — Yarmouth
• Dennis Point Café — West Pubnico

Northumberland Shore

• Snow Queen — Antigonish

Cape Breton Island

• L’Abri Café — Chéticamp
• Rusty Anchor Restaurant — Pleasant Bay
• Charlene’s Bayside Café — Whycocomagh