We stopped in here for an early dinner after leaving sensea spa - checked out the menu online and…read morethey have your classic diner options so it looked great. The diner itself is what you'd expect - plenty of seats and a patio. The prices were decent and the service was quick and friendly. The food however, was a different story. The coleslaw looked like cabbage floating in water. I asked the server if I could get another side of coleslaw that wasn't so watery, she brought me out a new cup but it was exactly the same. I got the haddock tips and fries; the fries were meh, not great but not horrible - the fish was decent. I also had a side of gravy (beef) and it was alright! One friend ordered a poutine, that was made with shredded cheese and not cheese curds. I'd be hard pressed to return again next time I'm in Chester.

Waited over an hour for food. Hot turkey sandwich would have been pretty good if they would have…read moreput gravy on the turkey and not just on the top bread. And it was bottled beef gravy on a turkey sandwich. SMH. The fries we only ok. There was a lot of food. Music was fitting for the diner. Hopefully they can get their act together

So wonderful to have such a great restaurant right in Chester, which has some great venues but…read morenothing quite on this end of the fine dining spectrum. The "room", as expected, is sunny and bright, tasteful decorated to reflect a beachy, ocean breeze vibe. The patio is enveloped by a row of umbrellas, making it an intimate space and extending its usability in Nova Scotia's unpredictable weather. Prices are on the higher end for the area but reasonable for fine dining. That of course, assumes the food is worthy of the prices. And here the Sunroom definitely delivers! We started by sharing the flatbread and carpaccio. Both nice servings and delicious. Our table had the halibut, scallops, and lobster pappardelle as mains. My halibut was beautifully presented, perfectly cooked fish with summer vegetables an a small patty of sweet rice. The lobster was also delicious but I think the star of the night was the scallops. Perfectly seared to a golden brown, I watch several orders go by, sadly making me regret my order just a little. And a big thumps up for offering so many gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan options. It's nice to see restaurants thinking about those with restricted diets and in many cases it has no impact on the dish. I finished with the vegan pavlova, which was a tad over cooked but quite nice. Service is very friendly and attentive, but not quite up to the level of knowledge and awareness of experienced 5-star wait staff. The industry is struggling to find people, the venue is new, and Chester isn't exactly urban-central, so I'll cut them some slack here. However, it will come, as will the five star ratings. A must for Chester visitors looking for a fine dining experience.

The restaurant is very attractive which was reflected in the excellent food. We had three different…read moreentries which were all excellent. Great sides with the proteins. Highly recommended.

What a surprise! We were driving around, searching for something different than the over priced…read moretourist traps sprinkled throughout the area,when we stumbled upon this little gem. Doris herself waited on us, and was straightforward, proud, helpful and gracious. The homemade jam is Mouthwatering, as is the coconut cream pie! She keeps the place ship shape clean, and quaint!

Gave this place many chances, as I always try to support local, the food is good but the portions…read moreare small, the prices are high and the service is with a scowl not a smile, there is a reason theres never anyone there

We (2 adults, 3 teens) arrived at 7:00 pm yesterday evening very hungry and tired - one hour before…read moreclosing time. We stood for a couple minutes in front of the "Please wait to be seated" sign while a couple of the staff huddled about their counter, and had a little discussion. There were several empty tables-3 right in front of me. Then a young woman came over to tell us "We don't have a table for you"; I asked " what about this one or this one? ....clearly empty, no place settings, no reserved signs. " No we don't have any tables for you" " How about the dining room back there?" She just repeated herself- gave no explanation. Appeared to me they had decided their work day was over! Hope they were the owners' kids deciding to turn away customers an hour before closing.

I did not eat here so am unable to judge the food or service. My father and I specifically stopped…read morein Chester as we heard they had some nice pubs. This was the first place we went to, however after stepping inside the door, the music from the live entertainment was so loud, we could not even speak to each other. We both really like going out to eat and listen to live music, however it shouldn't be so loud you can't even hear someone standing right next to you speak. Unfortunately we just turned around and left again and went to a competitor.

Very impressive food and customer service, eggs Benedict is awesome…read more. Highly recommend

I definitely understand the poorer ratings from other Yelpers. The diner is in a gas station and…read morethe back of a convenience store, so the ambiance and first impressions suffer greatly. I was greeted, after a couple of minutes, in an efficiently friendly manner with a suggestion the "It will be awhile, love". Turns out it was only a couple of minutes but I ended up at a table for four, making me wonder if I should offer to sit at the bar. The Cheeseburger Platter was on special so I tried it. A nice tasting patty, fried onions, real cheese and pretty good fries. And don't forget the obligatory tub of processed coleslaw. Overall not bad but I assumed "the works" meant lettuce and tomato - wrong. Some of the other meals looked good like the club and fish&chips. The menu is pretty typical for a diner, except for the Newfoundland Poutine - with dressing! I'd definitely go back but wouldn't make to a destination. Unless I need Newfoundland Poutine!

Been there twice. Tried the club sandwich and fish and chips. The club is huge with roast turkey,…read morebacon, tomato and mayo. Bacon was so tasty. Turkey was a bit dry but overall the club was really good. I did not like the fries that much. Not my favourite and definitely not hand cut fries like other places. The fish(haddock) was a giant piece that tasted really good. Not sure where they get their fish from but it's better than the one I get from the store. The restaurant is close to the zoo, has 2 friendly dogs always sitting outside. The place is quiet even when there are kids around. Service is good. I think the lady was the owner and she was nice and polite. I think a big plus for the restaurant is that it's pretty big if you want to take more people in there.

Stopped in Sunday Oct4/26 at 5:15 pm. Place was maybe 1/2 full…read more Had our order taken by 5:30 We waited and waited We ordered a clubhouse and roast beef dinner , both were daily specials . We saw people coming in ordering and getting their food while we waited. All the time either waitress never said anything to us , that their was a problem or our food would be out shortly. Nothing. At 6:30 I called the older waitress over and told her we could not wait any longer we had to leave. She said OH it will be right out. Totally poor poor service. WE will Never recommend this place to anyone and certainly tell everyone not to go there!!!

JAC's food is tasty, portions plentiful, atmosphere taking us back to…read moregolden oldies music era! Go in this eatery to escape your stresses, to take a break for yourself. You gotta have their homemade fries, they're so good and unique. The donair sandwich has depth, tenderness and a mouthwatering flavour seasoned just right. Go eat at JAC's!

The décor at Jacs is like waking up in the 1950's era... Even the music is from that era! The…read moretables and chairs are a pretty turquoise and white and pink! It is totally reminiscent of a 1950's Diner... The owner Debbie, has her daughter helping sometimes... The food is TOP NOTCH... They portions are very generous, and the prices are fair for the amount of food you get... The Breakfasts are filling! Their Milkshakes are Home-made, and have AMAZING flavour!!! And they have a "customer Loyalty" card that you get stamped... The place is clean and comfortable! We enjoyed it there!

love this place. came on my birthday just to have blueberry pancakes…read more Best seafood chowder I've had as broth is so flavorful, my new favorite place for that. And lovely lemon meringue pie with good tartness. Add in great service and great music playlist

My partner and I drove down from New Glasgow for our anniversary. We were excited to go to this…read morerestaurant because the reviews were quite high. When we arrived, there were a few people there but it wasn't packed. The first thing we noticed was that a lot of tables weren't clean .. I would understand this if it were busy, but it wasn't. The waiter greeted us, took our drink order, mentioned we would have to wait because she was a bit backed up on drinks. She didn't bring us cutlery or napkins, but she took our appetizer order. Another waitress eventually brought us water and our appetizer came out . She seemed embarrassed that the other girl didn't bring us anything to eat with, so she brought us cutlery and napkins. We ordered the mussels and they were for the price very subpar... the " sauce they were in was extremely lacking at-least 5 were completely closed and there were flies all around our table out on the patio constantly. We waited almost 30 minutes for our two drinks. When we finally got them our appetizer was finished and our original waitress brought them and said they were on the restaurant. One of the two drinks were disgusting and I wasn't able to drink it. It was the flora . Our main meal was delicious I ordered the scallops with pork belly which was fantastic though for the price I expected a few more scallops( there were only 4 on the plate). My partner ordered the steak frites and though it was also delicious there was a huge amount of fat on the steak. Personally we rather it have just been taken off the plate instead of left on there because it wasn't very appetizing looking. About a quarter of the steak was all fat. All in all our experience was okay but definitely was not what we expected. I would rate it a 6.5 out of 10..

Server was great, friendly. I already knew what I wanted so…read morethat was no problem. Expect to eat at the bar stools if you go during peak lunch and supper hours. This spot is BUSY! In a good way. They have the best fries and really good poutine. I found that the chicken was a bit too crispy for my sensitive teeth. Prices are reasonable for the portion size. I've been here a few times and have had the same consistency in food and typically the same great service.

Best cheeseburgers in town!!! The fish & chips are awesome…read moretoo!! and don't forget dessert......