Oh what a beautiful setting for this restaurant just minutes down the road from the iconic Peggy's Cove. When walking in the door you are greeted with fresh baked goods that tempt the taste buds making you excited for what is to come. We ordered from the small brunch menu...bacon, eggs, a biscuit with rhubarb compote and potato chips. Oh the flaky biscuits with the rhubarb compote and a slice of bacon was delicious. We also ordered some desserts because they were just so tempting...chocolate pate with caramel sea salt and a salted caramel and chocolate biscuit pudding. We thought they both sounded individually delicious and were excited to try the two together! The Salted Caramel and chocolate biscuit pudding was my favourite thing we ordered! It was moist and the caramel was the perfect balance of salty and sweet. I would love to come back during the summer and have a glass wine on the patio overlooking that view! read more

If you are close by, I suggest you stop. A really cosy restaurant and bar with a fantastic menu full of all the hits. Lobster roll, fish tacos, burgers and salads. Everything was amazing. Highlights were to lobster roll on fresh baked bread and the fish tacos. The chef is creative and meticulous with ingredients. To top it all off the service was warm and welcoming. read more

Rhubarb Restaurant - Fresh Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

Was highly recommended by many, so we had to try it out on our way back from Peggy's Cove. It did not disappoint! I ordered the lobster roll and it was delish!!! Loved it! The server was friendly and helpful. We sat on the patio. It was a bit chilly but they have fleece blankets for the guests, so that was nice. Very charming building. read more

Rhubarb Restaurant - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

Cozy place and feels like the chef puts in a lot of effort in every meal. Service was great. read more

We found this place through Taste of Nova Scotia, culinary guide. It's a small restaurant near Peggy's Cove and worth a stop. Please make reservations, they get busy. We made reservation in the same day for dinner and got it but had to reschedule which they very kindly did. Jana our server was very kind and respectful, and got us started with biscuits and butter while we waited for our entrees. They have few vegetarian options of which we tried Portobello mushroom burger with fries and Agliolio. Both were flavorful. We also got a lemonade and an old fashioned, the drinks could use some refinement, both felt a little watery. For the desserts, we had pecan square with vanilla ice cream and rhubarb custard pie. Both were drool worthy . Pecan square paired exceptionally well with the coffee. A very good find. Reservation recommended read more

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Came to lunch here with my mom and sisters while vacationing in the area. The view was great, the food was amazing but we did have to wait for a long time for our food. read more

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We stumbled upon this lovely restaurant after touring Peggy's Cove. The name caught our attention, and it turns out my husband had been to the on-site resort, Oceanside for a friends wedding. The groom told us he thought the restaurant had changed hands a few times since - but we decided to pay homage to our friends, stay for dinner and enjoy the view. Luckily we arrived before the major dinner push and were able to eat outside on the covered patio. They had a shoshito pepper cocktail that blew my mind - 10 more please! Sooo unique, a little spicy and perfect for my pallet. Very pleased! My lobster roll looked very fancy but wasn't my favorite. I was glad to have the tomato soup as my side. My husband liked his fish and chips and we were too full for desert. Great find! read more

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Best Lobster Roll I had in Nova Scotia! Haddock Stew was also great. Reservations needed. read more

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Wonderful location and views and excellent service - very much enjoyed the IPA beer, the mushroom appetizer and the pecan square desert - however the fish tacos and burger were just OK and the French fries were over done and strangely bitter. All in all a very pleasant experience but wished the menu was a bit more extensive and up scale. read more

The best food near Peggy's Cove. Great pizza, fantastic fish, and lovely views from the deck and inside. I enjoyed the local beers and the food was so good. They squeezed us in without a reservation on a busy night and everyone was so nice. read more

We had a very light meal for a late lunch. I had the soup of the day, smoked tomato soup. It was served piping hot and it was very tasty. My wife and I shared a small pizza and it too was very tasty. One reason we had such a light meal was that my wife wanted to sample the deserts at this restaurant. She ordered the gingerbread served hot with whipped cream and a light drizzle of rum sauce. It was a very light gingerbread and not too sweet. The ambience was excellent with a generous outdoor seating area overlooking the sea. It was a windy afternoon so we chose to sit indoors. The service was friendly, efficient and charming. I'll not likely be back this way for some time but I can surely recommend this restaurant to others. read more

We popped by in the afternoon, with no reservation, for some coffee and dessert. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, and the rhubarb tart and chocolate-caramel pate were delicious! Beautiful setting and dining room, and the gurgle fish pitchers are hilarious. read more

Another restaurant that lived up to the hype on Yelp! We came here for a late lunch (around 1:30) on our way to Peggy's Cove, and were seated promptly. Great views and very friendly service. I had the lobster roll ($23) and it was probably the freshest lobster I've had. It was plated in a very interesting way (see pic) and was delicious in a light, herby mayo dressing with green onions and celery for some crunch. On the menu it said "Ryer's lobster" and I wondered what that meant...until we drove by Ryers lobster pound right down the road. No wonder it was so fresh! I had chowder as my side for a small additional charge. It was good, but a very light broth with a bunch of veggies in it. Just something to know if you prefer creamier chowders. My husband had the fishcakes ($17) and said they were tasty as well. Finally, do not leave without getting some shortbread for dessert or to go. Yum! read more

Rhubarb Restaurant - Never had a lobster roll quite like this before! - Seafood Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

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We are local and this place got us through the pandemic. Food is always 10 out of 10 whether take away or eat in. Service is always excellent and Diane is the hardest working owner I've ever met. Our favourites are the fish and chips, the lobster roll, the seafood pasta, the full Nelson pizza and their kale Caesar salad. Don't forget a cookie to go. read more

The ambiance was great. Beautiful spot. The seafood chowder was amazing. Lot's of folks there even off season.

Hands down my favourite restaurant on our visit out to the East Coast. We normally don't repeat restaurants when we travel but we ate here multiple times during our short two night stay in Peggy's Cove. On our first visit, we checked in for one night at Oceanstone Resort (just behind the restaurant) and visited Rhubarb for an early dinner/late lunch. We enjoyed sitting on the patio, super relaxing with a nice drink. For our dinner, I opted for their seafood chowder with homemade buscuit and hubby chose their lobster roll. Everything was delicious, and the chowder was the best I've ever had. The biscuit was warm, buttery, and flaky - so amazing! Bae loved his lobster roll and said it was his fave he'd had ever. Dinner was so awesome that we ended up ordering a pizza for take out later that evening and it was so so good. The next day we decided to go back to Rhubarb after we'd checked out of Oceanstone (we were there for a one night stay) for lunch. Both of us chose the lunch fried fish sandwich and it was EPIC. This is the best fried fish sandwich I've ever had - so crunchy, flaky, tender, delicious. Housemade tartar sauce was delightful. My mouth is watering while I type this and I wish I could eat one right now! We ended up staying our second night down the road at the Lighthouse Lane Cottages and ordered ourselves another pizza with a side salad for dinner that night as well. Rhubarb also has a small section of locally made gifts, including incredible sea salt caramels made in house by their chef. We ended up ordering a few boxes to take home as presents - they are so so so good! Can't wait until I can come back again someday! read more

8 of us stopped in for lunch while touring Halifax. Between us we had The Big M, Speciality and Donaitor pizzas, seafood Chowder, lobster rolls and fish n chips. The fish n chips were very good although looked a tad overdone. Pizzas were good, thin crust and no complaints. Seafood chowder was enjoyable and contained quite a few veggies as well as lobster, mussels, salmon and haddock according to the consumer. Lobster rolls were delicious probably a 4/5* compared to all the others we've had on this trip so far. Specialty soup maple squash was lovely and a nice little kick at the end of each bite. All in all a lovely restaurant with good food. read more

Amazing We dove by to the light house at Peggy cove and knew we had to back. What a real treat ! Christine sat us by a window looking at the water and it the amazing service continued. We got a beet salad with toasted goat cheese we ate it before we could take a picture ! Fish and chips for me and so not greasy and the tarter sauce tasted home made ! My husband did the haddock stew again such a bowl.giant pieces of fish and carrots .... Desert was this chocolate pate topped with whip cream and brittle and just so salted and good. Also the biscuits were amazing Christine helped with so much and another server had more wonderful insider road trips !! read more

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I came here twice- once for dinner and once for breakfast. Both times were amazing and the food was delicious! Try their chowder. Everything is a great price and quite tasty. read more

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I've been on a search for the world's best lobster roll for the last few years. (263 different establishments all over North America so far) Rhubarb Restaurant was #264. All I can say is WOW. Great service, friendly staff and a lobster roll that made its way into my top 3!!! The seafood chowder was also exceptional with generous portions of lobster claw in it. Bonus points that the restaurant was homely and didn't feel like a tourist trap. It's certainly a restaurant that I intend on going to again. Well worth the drive from Halifax!!! read more

Had crispy haddock with chick pea salad, my wife had seafood linguini. I would have given 4 stars except my wife thought it was the best meal we'd had in the east. We also had ginger cake and chocolate mousse. My wife makes ginger cake, too, and she thought it was the best ginger cake she'd had. I found it a bit too strong, but if you like ginger cake, well you'll probably love this one. read more

Worse service I have ever experienced anywhere in the world. A street vendor in Singapore has better customer skills and abilities to ensure satisfaction, plus resolve issues. I can't comment on the quality of the food as they messed up so badly it had to be take out and was cold when eaten. Do not count on reservations made and confirmed. They do not honour them. GC read more

This is a charming, bright, clean and inviting stop for breakfast or lunch. We had the fried haddock, (which was battered in a rice-flour batter), hand-cut fries, and summer salad. Didn't care much for abundance of raw onion in the salad, but everything else was very good. The fish was great. Service was stellar - friendly, helpful, attentive. Don't forget to buy a cookie on your way out. We tried the peanut butter chocolate chip and the ginger. So good. I mean really just perfect. We later lamented not having purchased more. You can't go wrong with Rhubarb. read more

Authentic, homey and delicious! We stopped in for a late lunch. DELICIOUS. Great home made food. The fish was perfectly prepared. They offer home-baked items to go home to enjoy like cookies, or biscuits as well salted caramels. Atmosphere is delightful and warm. Would definitely enjoy visiting again! read more

Rhubarb Restaurant - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

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I was at the Rhubarb last evening and I ordered the bowl of chowder as did my 2 friends but I was so disappointed that we were going to ask the waiter to take it back and we were going to order something else.It wasn't because of the taste but because of the quantity, the last time we ordered chowder there it was 3 times the size for the same price actually 1 dollar more.Here is a tip ,if you could just add the sauce or liquid and keep the same amount ingredients and make it the same size as before you changed it.i was so disappointed and we go there quite often.Also when I paid the bill I did tell that person about it and she replied as said to me you should of bought 2 bowls and I taught that was ery rude of her. read more

Simply the best restaurant on the south shore. Amazing food and outstanding service staff. Has an elegant but casual vibe. Great Fish and Chips. Try the Full Nelson pizza. Local artist's work adored the walls. read more

Eat here. Yes, do it, you won't regret it. We stopped for lunch and had the seafood chowder and fish and chips. Both were about the best or as good as any we've ever had. And both were gluten free, to boot. The chowder was loaded with lobster, mussels, white fish and veggies. And huge chunks of lobster, not just a few shreds. I had to cut them up. The creamy broth was not thickened with flour. The fish and chips was haddock that must have been alive just a few hours ago, it seemed. Fries were crispy and hot. For dessert, and I rarely get dessert, unless I have reason to believe it will be memorable, was a chocolate pate, with a creamy top layer, a thick layer of the chocolate pate, over a thin layer of caramel with sea salt. It was memorable. The wait staff was as attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and also attractive. You couldn't ask for more, unless you visit again. We will be back, so I guess we will ask for more. Did I mention the ocean view? I just did. So quit looking through Yelp and get your butt into one of these seats. read more

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Best chowder in The Halifax Regional Municipality hands down. This is a great place to stop on the way to or way back from Peggy's Cove. Service is good. Prices seem reasonable for what you get. The chowder is full of lobster and other seafood! I definitely don't feel that they are skimping on the ingredients. I was surprised at the generous quantity. I hope this doesn't change because this will be the reason I return to the Rhubarb. read more

The online menu makes this look almost like a typical roadside diner - Burgers, pizza, fish and chips, chowder. And they have all those things. They also have some less likely dishes like Saffron Risotto Stuffed Chicken. It doesn't seem to matter what you order, though. Our group of four had 7 dishes, including appetizers, and every one of them was incredibly tasty and well-prepared. Their chef really knows how to please. It's also well-decorated with local art. Our waitress was great. The prices are less than you might expect to pay for such great food. Oh yeah, impressive cocktails and a great wine list. I think I've hit it all. Can't wait to go back. read more

Just far away enough from Peggy's Cove lighthouse so there isn't a large crowd of tourists, but close enough that it's an easy stop in after a hike in the area. Fresh, fresh, fresh! And delicious food. Even presented beautifully with maritime charm. Great portion sizes and fairly priced for the location. Rustic, clean, spacious seating with both inside and patio options. Quiet with nice views of the water not too far away. We had a smart and witty server who was also professional and courteous, she really completed the experience at Rhubarb. Will definitely be back, and most definitely recommend. read more

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This is a tasty little gem by the sea. All locally grown and the decor is really eye catching. We stopped in and were seated and noticed that the art work on the wall was for sale. Great place and great food. read more

All the food here is delicious and so fresh! Excellent lobster roll, fish and chips! The seafood chowder is loaded with different types of shellfish, not skimpy at all. Even the salad is yummy, very fresh. I really enjoyed my meal here, nice view on the patio as well. Lovely! read more

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What a fantastic place. It is associated with a spa and we missed the name on the building the first time we drove by, but once we found it we were delighted. Charming space with original artwork. The food was great. My wife had a wonderful pan fried haddock with chickpea salad and I had a pizza with locally grown mushrooms. read more

Lobster roll was a nice treat for something never tried before. The fish and chips would put anything at home to shame (Ontario). Loved the chowder as it wasn't creamy but actual chowder. Staff are very friendly and prompt. Would definitely go there again when visiting Nova Scotia. read more

The food and service at Rhubarb was fantastic. All the cocktails and dishes were amazing. As another reviewer stated, you must try the gingerbread cake. I was lucky that they still had a bag of homemade biscuits for sale as we left and snagged them. If the weather is nice, sit in the patio!! read more

The atmosphere is Casual, staff friendly and help. had the Haddock Burger and the Seafood Chowder. Both were wonderful. The have a nice deck area. read more

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Love this place. The atmosphere and service were top notch. I really like places with small menus since to me it means they are good at what they do, and I was right this time. I got the Saturday Night Burger or whatever it's called, and it was delicious. Not too heavy like most other burgers, and the portion wasn't so big that you can't eat all of it and then end up feeling guilty. Would've gone here for multiple meals but since I was traveling, I had to try other places. read more

After spending time at Peggy's Cove, and seeing the incredibly loooong line-up inside the Sou'wester Restaurant, we drove further down the road and were ecstatic to see that Rhubarb had reopened. We popped in for lunch and were not disappointed. Under new ownership / management / chef, decor, everything was very clean, service was quick and friendly, and above all, the food was excellent. I had the Seafood Chowder, and the scallops, shrimp, mussels and fish were ample. The WHOLE lobster claw was the clincher ;) and the broth not overly rich or heavy. Finished up with a tastey cheescake and strong fresh coffee. Definitely worth the drive out to Indian Harbour! read more

Stopped here after visiting Peggys cove for an early lunch. The seafood chowder was fantastic more fish than broth. My husband had the fish sandwich which was amazingly large and delicious. Don't forget to try the pizza with ginger ale to activate the yeast- it was perfect. I highly recommend read more

Well. Seafood in a city by the sea is almost always a sure bet. I actually had to drive the 50min up to peggys cove, outside of Halifax to eat a somewhat good seafood meal. Chowder is generous in seafood but the soup is oily and blend. Fish and Chips is crispy and well seasoned. An highlight is stopping by the small shop they have beside the restaurant to get halifax's Salt Caramel Candy! Perfect gift to bring back for the family read more

Rhubarb Restaurant - The Seafood Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia

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