What’s a trip to Nova Scotia without tasting some local seafood? Here are some of the best seafood restaurants in the province.

John’s Lunch

(352 Pleasant St., Dartmouth, Canada)

If you love clams and scallop, John’s Lunch is the place to be. A simple environment awaits you in Dartmouth offering the best seafood. You’ll especially love their Digby Scallops. Not to mention their signature Fish n’ Chips has been rated the best in Nova Scotia by Canadian Living magazine.

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Five Fishermen

(1740 Argyle St., Halifax, Canada)”

On the pricier end as compared to the economical John’s Lunch mentioned above, Five Fishermen offers you a fine dining experience with a long menu and a chic interior. Seafood options range from oysters, mussels, chowder, scallops, salmon swordfish, and more.

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Shuck Seafood

(Salter St., Halifax, Canada)

Moderately priced, the Shuck Seafood plus Raw Bar offers you oysters at half the price on their daily happy hour. Shuck is one of the relatively new seafood joints in Halifax, but it offers one killer sea-food menu.

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Ye Olde Argyler Lodge

(52 Ye Old Argyler Rd., Glenwood, Canada)

An extensive seafood menu featuring dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients awaits you at this award-winning restaurant in Yarmouth. Some of the best offerings at the Lodge include lobster poutine, lobsters clubs, steamed mussels, and seafood casserole.

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Lavern’s Catch Café

(15 NS-217, Freeport, Canada)

Finally, if you’re looking for something traditional, Lavern’s Catch Cafe is the place to be. This is a small family-run cafe which serves fresh catch which many consider being the best in the region. The only catch (pun intended) is that Lavern’s is open for limited hours, and that too seasonally. You will need to make a booking by phone.

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So, the next time you’re in Nova Scotia, try at least one of these superb seafood restaurants. You’ll want to return soon!

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