Granny's Seafood Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour
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Granny's Seafood Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour has established itself as a beloved gem on the coast of Five Islands, Nova Scotia. Renowned for its warm, family-oriented atmosphere, this seafood haven offers a delightful array of fresh catches, including flavorful scallops and clams, as attested by satisfied patrons like David Friesen. The service shines through in every visit; whether dining in, taking out, or enjoying the outdoor tables, guests feel truly welcomed.
Devon Byrne’s experience reflects the restaurant's commitment to customer satisfaction, as the staff went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant dining experience, even treating guests to complimentary desserts for a minor delay. The cuisine here is notably light and crispy, avoiding the pitfalls of excessive grease, allowing the ocean's flavors to resonate on the palate. Erin Elizabeth praises the deep-fried ice cream sundae, enhanced by homemade strawberry sauce, encapsulating the restaurant’s focus on quality and indulgence.
Moreover, with nearby attractions like the Blue Lobster Restaurant, it's a perfect stop for a complete coastal excursion. Whether you're on a road trip or looking for a local dining experience, Granny's is a culmination of good food, great service, and cherished memories. It's a must-visit for any seafood aficionado.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Reviews for Granny's Seafood Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour
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Based on 222 reviewsGranny's Seafood Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour is widely appreciated for its fresh seafood offerings and welcoming atmosphere. Customers frequently mention the quality of dishes such as scallops, clams, and fries, highlighting consistently great flavors and satisfying meals. The restaurant's combination of dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating options caters well to a variety of preferences. While occasional wait times have been noted due to order sequencing, the staff's courteous handling of such delays is commonly recognized. Additionally, the dessert selection, particularly the deep-fried ice cream with homemade sauces, receives positive attention. The location’s proximity to local attractions enhances its appeal as a convenient stop during coastal trips, making it a favored spot for both locals and travelers alike.
It's one of my favorite places to grab a bit to eat on a road trip down the coast. Always great food and service. Eat-in, take-out, or eat on one of their tables outside.
Looked up where to eat seafood along this shore and Granny’s came up. Had scallops and clams. Loved it. Seafood was great and the fries were excellent.
My partner and our friends went to Granny’s today for supper. They placed their order first, and ours was rung through just a few moments after, however in that moment between, somebody called in a takeout order unbeknownst to us. Our friends’ food came very fast! But they had to make the takeout order before they could do ours. They apologized profusely for the delay, which was seriously no big deal. We were not bothered in the least. At least twice again they popped over to the table to apologize and said they would treat us to a nice dessert for the inconvenience! (Which we were not bothered by). Upon our food arriving -still within a totally acceptable timeframe- we could not get over how good it was. It wasn’t super greasy, wasn’t over battered, it was very flavourful and crispy. The family oriented environment made us feel right at home. We told stories, laughed and had a great experience. After our supper plates were polished off, a very nice lady brought us over our promised dessert which we absolutely made room for. Stopping at Granny’s tonight was the perfect end to a great day. What was supposed to be a quick bite before the drive home turned into an evening of laughter and memories. Staff is amazing, food was delicious, service we received can’t be topped. 10/10.
Good place and you have blue lobster restaurant nearby so after some good food you can walk here for some ice cream
The food was amazing as always and the deep fried ice cream sundae with their homemade strawberry sauce was excellent. I can't wait to go back.
We heard this was the place to try. Loved the roadside diner vibe. The battered clams were light and not greasy. The scallops were breaded and excellent. Both were generous portions. At the next table the hamburger platter was large and the customer, a local, said it was her usual.
Nova Scotia is a province steeped in legend and history - and legend has it that if you go down to the beaches looking out on Five Islands in the early mornings, you will find Granny tirelessly digging clambs before the easterly Nova Scotia sunrise. The legend is demystified when you try Granny's fried clams. They are so fresh, legend also has it, that if you inspect them closely enough, you will see Granny's fresh fingerprints on the clams themselves.
I’ve never had clams as good as I have til I tried Granny’s. Wow. I’ve had Diane’s countless of times and along with most of the restaurants in town for clams and it’s incomparable! Absolutely amazing.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
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