Reviews of The Savvy Sailor Cafe (Fish Shop)

Terence Kot

Wonderful place for breakfast. Very friendly staff, great view and amazing homemade strawberry jam.

Yan Teor

Food was excellent and service was the same. Would highly recommend!!

Alan Levy

I had the chicken wrap which was delicious. The inside seating was clean, well spaced and comfortable. The outside seating had a wonderful view of the harbor.

ellen cere

Very nice cafe with great views. My wife and I ate lunch there today. She had chicken cranberry panini, I ordered fish cakes with coleslaw. I was disappointed with the fish cakes, they were smaller and more delicate than I am accustomed too. Hard to detect the salt cod, however when our server asked how our meal was, I told her that I was unhappy with the fishcake. Also the coleslaw was overly salty but a generous portion was served. Without hesitation or attitude she immediately offered to replace with another menu item. I chose the panini with chicken and cranberry. My wife and I both agreed the panini was delicious. This restaurant aims to please The staff is well versed in customer service. I recommend eating here,

Tori Dark

oh my gosh! so delicious! lovely spot with lovely staff! ❤️

David Webster-Snoad

We had heard about The Savvy Sailor and decided to go for breakfast. While I do enjoy coffee I tend to like it with a dash of caramel and yes even whipped cream. Yumm We both ordered "The Savvy Brekkie“. Personally I don't enjoy eggs so I got beans instead. All was delicious and a great way to start the day.

Eric Bear

The breakfast was really good, we got our food very quickly, delicious coffee, nice view.

Steve Simpson

Very nice lunch. Fish burger and beet salad. It was terrific. Hard to look at your food with a view like this. Balcony has full view of the beautiful harbour. Looks like they have a varied menu but no need. Just get the fish burger it was fantastic.

Shannon Mykayla

Best gluten free sandwich I've ever had! Bacon and scallop Po-boy with an O'Dough gf bun. Gluten-free free brownies for dessert and view of BlueNose II. Servers were very kind and polite. Overall best experience out East so far.

Bradley Shaw

Great food and the staff where very friendly would highly recommend this to anyone plenty of food and hot with a great service

Dustin Newell

Great food, service, and location. My frittata was so good, I had it two mornings in a row. My husband's Savvy Brekkie was great, as well. Bonnie R

Christina Fraga

3rd time I go eat there and I've got to say, the service and the food is top notch! All their breakfast meals are quite small (mind that I'm roughly 6'4) but I've asked to add a 2nd potato rostie to my meal for a meer fee. Mind that they charge you for the coffee since it doesn't come with the meal as a "combo". Refeels are free as long as you have/ had a meal. Expect to pay between 30 - 40 CAD with tx. for a party of two.

Hytham Mokhtar

Great place for brunch, it's a bit basic inside but there's a nice view of the bay and the food was good.

Lorrin Province

Has potential, very quaint, quick service and very clean. My husband and I came here with our two little girls, and while the dining and atmosphere was pleasant, the breakfast portions left so much to be desired, especially for their price. French toast every where else comes with two pieces of bread, not one small piece of toast cut into. Also, when a breakfast is stated to come with banana slices, you'd expect at least half of a medium banana, instead 1/4 of a small banana. My husband's brekkie should have been twice the size for the price. In short, while the food tasted great, our tummies were not full, even after $54 of price, not $54 of food. If you're hungry, please go somewhere else. Sorry, but I'm honest.

Ryan Sull

Awesome place for lunch. Ordered the lobster roll and it was so delicious. Excellent selection of local craft beers as well. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. I highly recommend.

Philip Brodie

Excellent dishes, fresh fish

sara mcmurphy

Hands down, the best breakfast we had while in Nova Scotia! Stopped in around 10am on a Sunday in September and managed to get seated right away, no small feat, there was a line out the door when we left! Wait staff were very efficient and friendly. My husband ordered 'The Bennie's Atlantic' (Poached eggs w/ hollandaise and smoked salmon over organic ciabatta), he is still talking about it! I had the Open Faced Breakfast Sandwich, which sounds ordinary, but it was delicious! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit, if the weather is nice you can sit on their deck overlooking the harbor. Forgive my photo skills, I always forget to take the pic until after we've started!

tom a

Overpriced. Four people, one of whom had a cup of soup, one who had grilled chicken panini. Small portions and no sides. Don't mind paying for a good lunch, this was not.

Matthew Rockwell

Great service, friendly and quick. Very clean and doing everything to keep people safe during this trying time (covid) Food is fantastic and would recommend this place to anyone visiting Lunenburg, NS (People who live here already know this is a great place) We'll be back Savvy, keep up the great work and stay safe

Stuart Millson

Best scallops we've eaten in Nova Sctia!!

matt karmil

Amazing breakfasts and view!

James Durling

Stopped in for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised. We order coffee and a few breakfast platters. All come out in a timely matter even though they were quite busy. The food was worth what you paid for and it had good taste. The restaurant has a nice view of the marina in which you can sit inside or outside with a nice view. I’d stop in if your visiting or want a nice place to sit grab some food or coffee and watch the inlet.

Pj S

Every summer vacation my wife and I make sure to visit this restaurant. Usually we have one of the versions of the eggs Benedict. It's always a wonderful meal. We have always had top notch service. The view from the deck is amazing. We love to sit and look over the Lunenburg harbor. Always great coffee.

Meghan Kersting

Amazing breakfast. If they ask for your name and number and give you a wait time, do it! It's definitely worth the wait. Top notch Benedicts and Frittatas

Andrew Tanner

Only had one thing to eat here and let me say, if you like frenchtoast with perfectly crispy bacon and maple syrup on top, this is the place for you! Would eat there again for sure!

Karen Hand

Loved this place. Perfect cappuccino. Low key and relaxed with great views.

Don MacKenzie

From Japan :) Great volume of lobsters roll! Loved coleslaw as well. Fairly priced. Definitely recommend!

Ithaca Court

Service here is always wonderful. The menu changes moderately, but the classics stay the same... Best smokehouse benny I've ever had!

Robert Marshall

Very good food. Friendly staff. It's a small space so getting a table may be hard at times but worth the wait!

Jamie Johnston

Scallop Poorboy! Amazing! Reasonable price

crystal krammer

The fish burger and peanut salad was awesome. Would def recommend!

Amanda s

I had the BBQ pulled pork bun and a rumcake with a cup of coffee and everything g was delicious!

Remeer (Remeer)

Great spot for a very fulfilling breakfast. We both ordered the Savvy Brekkie.Two eggs, poached, fried, or scrambled, with two thick slices of Oulton’s smoked bacon, potato rosti, served on buttered local organic seven grain toast. Incredible. Looking forward to going back again.

Seth Congdon

The food was unbelievably delicious! Freshly prepared and tasty. The seafood chowder and the fish (haddock) burger was the best I've ever had. The peanut butter pie was so good that I requested the recipe but no luck. To bad I live so far away from the restaurant. I already want to go back for more!

Judy Hung

First time visiting Lunenburg and we picked this cute little place by the water, and it was delicious. We had the French toast and savvy breakfast and the eggs were gone in less than 12 seconds.

Joanne Taylor

Definitely in love with this little restaurant!!! I went to Lunenberg and stoped their both times. Once for breakfast and once for lunch. The location is perfect. You can sit on the balcony or inside, both option are amazing. The view is incredible. The food taste excellent . If your looking for fried cantine food this is not the place. But if you like smaller serving with lots of flavour this is your spot ????.

Ghost Busters

As always every breakfast choice is awesome! Today the fish cakes were so yummy! Great salt cod traditional recipe!

Lynn Morrison

great value for the price, hurry in seating is limited!

Caitlin Johnson

Beans on toast (not Heinz but red bean).. Very delicious although might have a sweetness some won't like, poached egg and coffee with refill. The other breakfast menu items looked good too. Have eaten lunch here too, but I can't remember what. Worth a visit.

Scott Lee

Wonderful view from the terrace. Very friendly hostess and amazing scallop tacos. The service was fast, and best of all, good espresso! Highly recommended.

Claudine Gerin-Lajoie

The Savy Sailor is a nice eatery with both indoor and outdoor seating. Creative menu options abound, including some delicious seafood dishes I had never tried before. If you're up for dessert I highly recommend the date cake!

Bri G

Amazing fish cakes and beans (very sweet beans, which I LOVE)! Coffee was extra, not included in the meal. Loved the smoked salmon as well! The French toasts were ok, though I loved the fact that it came with Nova Scotia maple syrup. Excellent service and view!

Martin Kirkham

Really awesome spot with the option to eat indoors or out on the deck during the summer season. Don't expect to be in a fine-dining restaurant. The establishment seems to be focused on the food, and your company (friends and family) while …

Georges Richard

Eggs Benny on roti was scrumptious. Great staff and fast service.

David Carlson

Absolutely wonderful customer service and truly DELICIOUS food!!! I had the card fish cake and my friend had the smoked salmon. Both were 10 out of 10. And to finish off, we had the famous from and raisin cake which was to die for! So thanks to other reviewers who recommended it! The view of the waters is beautiful from here. Looking forward to coming back again!

Joelle Frigault

Wonderful lunch and view

Shelley Mansel

The food and scenery is excellent. The waitress had a bit of an attitude for our liking. She kept giving my wife looks, when (my wife) asked questions regarding the smoked salmon. And didn’t even come to ask how the food was after we started eating. I’d reconsider having her on your wait staff if I were you

Kristina Shirai

My hiking pals and I stopped in for brunch after completing the Rum Runners Trail. Great breakfast menu. Stunning water views in beautiful, historic Lunenburg

Jera Spence

Love their bacon, it is Oultons bacon.

Philip V

Not allowed to sit outside because of a hurricane. What is happening to this place?

Keith Tracey

I love the Savvy Breakfast. Simple excellent food and great coffee. We always look forward to our next visit!

Matty Lowe

Knows how to make a real cappuccino, not milky, vaguely coffee- flavoured baby bottle.

Brent

Very good food, great staff, AMAZING VIEW ????

Marsha

Amazing food!!!! Beyond tasty!!! I'm still drooling!!! The rum cake was to die for!!!!!!! Staff Amazing and so nice!! Thanks for the experience!!!!

Jim Wadleigh

Wonderful seafood, wonderful views of the harbour, and friendly servers.

Patty Kester

Beautiful harbour view from this cozy cafe. One of few places open early for breakfast in Lunenburg, everything is delicious and amazing coffee!

Daniel Edwards

Great food and Bud the waiter was awesome. Went on our honeymoon and had to eat there twice in the two days because was awesome

Kenton mcnutt

Enjoyed their breakfast, food menu with choices even for someone with dietary restrictions. Accommodated my mom no issues at all with her being gluten and dairy free. Attentive servers. No beer on draft but they do have local beer in cans and bottles. Great selection of coffee too.

Ksenia Zaiats

Unexpectedly fantastic, seaside towns often have a decent breakfast place near the waterfront. This was beyond any expectations. My partner said it was the best breakfast of her life, and I'm inclined to agree for myself! …