Reviews of Harbour Restaurant (Restaurant)

Holly MacPherson

Wonderful place, wonderful staff and you cannot beat the view.

Mark Follett

I ordered a beer and I'm pretty sure it was in front of me in under 10 seconds, and I wasn't even seated at the bar!

Cheryl Oxford

Overall, poor service. Be prepared to wait! Wait to be acknowledged, have your order taken, get your drinks, and receive your food. Of four meals, we had one order that came out incorrectly. We got to keep the mistake, however, the new order was also wrong! The server never came back to see if everything was ok (i.e., never did a quality check). The other three meals were very tasty! While we waited for our bill, we watched another table wait for someone to talk to them for about 20 minutes! We had to go to the counter to get our bill and let the staff know another table had been waiting for someone to take their order. There was no manager available to hear my concerns, and the poor service reflected a general lack of organization and leadership. The staff are in dire need of training! If you are the owner of this establishment, do your business a favor and spend some time training and supporting your staff!

Brodie Gallinger

Food was pretty good once we eventually got it, but the service and speed to order and get food made a negative experience. It might be that the staff has to take and fill orders for the Harbour Restaurant, and the Greco, but an hour to get food wasn't resonable - we asked when we arrived, and the server said 30-35 mins. Also never got a water refill after asking for one.

Kelsey Fraser

Do not spoil your impression of Newfoundland by visiting this restaurant ???? From start to finish our experience was beyond poor. Service was non-existent. We had a group which all had their issues with service/meals but for myself, I had a bread tab IN my nachos. When I pointed it out to the waitress, she just took my plate and said nothing ???? Then, instead of giving everyone a bill, she gave us a group bill and we had to sort it out ourselves.... When we couldn't make sense of the bill (extra charges, missing charges etc) someone in the group ended up having to pay the entire thing because it had been screwed up so much, and we didn't have time to waste there any longer because we were late for the ferry. Everyone agreed it was the worst service they'd ever had. Do not recommend.

Wade Watts

Really awesome food and people very much worth stopping. Thanks for your hospitality and see you again.

Darlene Mouland

The absolute slowest food service, no fault of the bartender who was handling a full house solo. As for the food - the worst seafood chowder I have ever eaten. I dare say not one piece of fish was local. So very disappointing! The reason for 2 stars is for the bartenders efforts to keep up

howie wong

Great food, great service.

Yvette LeRoux

Love it!

Poiters De La Rosinides

The one tone burger has no equal.

Glizzy WL

Waited 2 hours for my food service is terrible

hxlym001

A restaurant on the waters edge in NL, serving box bought seafood chowder and boxed desserts. I expected fresh and local. Servers didn't even know what was in the chowder or which desserts they had. Server wasn't very friendly either.

Mike Kennedy

Decided to grab a bite to eat rather than cooking at the campsite. Cool spot in the bar below the Harbour Restaurant. Nice view of the harbor and the ferry, and the poutine was pretty decent (though with shredded cheese??). Met some friendly locals that were very happy to tell us some stories and make our last night in Newfoundland very memorable.

Debra Fodor

food was delicious service was great

Vicky Nah

Love it

Kris Randell

Loved the Chester chicken

Andrew Elms

Absolute dump. Slow service, cold food, wrong food, bad food. Got nothing right.

Kyle Denty

The food was VERY well presented. Very flavorfull and taken a lot of pride in. Most importantly they completely accommodated my food allergies without hesitation. Will definately eat here again.

Chris

Great staff, great food. The fish was so good!

Tyler Cochrane

Nice restaurant, atmosphere is great and it has an awesome view. The food was what you would expect of a typical Newfoundland seaside restaurant, however the wait was far too long. I had ordered the fish and chips (which were good) but it took almost 50 minutes to get it, and the place wasn't even half full.

Jordan Scribner

Great little spot for a couple of drinks. And they definitely got the big screen for watchin the hockey game.

Jacob Hansen

Took me two hours to get an ok tasting pizza

Jon Poulin

The food was all deep fried and tasted alright. Would not recommend it.

Kendra Sabo

The restaurant has a nice view of the harbour, but past that there is nothing great about this place. We waited 50 minutes for our drinks to come to the table, and an hour and a half for our food. When the food did come many things were missing and the shrimp and scallops were horribly over cooked. Our server was particularly rude and did not seem concerned with the issues we had with our meals. Other patrons seems to be having the same problems. Would not recommend a visit here, there are many other wonderful places to eat here

Candice Osmond

Went there for breakfast. Very clean, fantastic friendly service and the food was awesome!

Erik Gallagher

Incredibly rude and sarcastic staff. We are not from around here and we were treated as if we were supposed to know everything. Very reluctant to help us through the process. We had to seat ourselves and we found out minutes later that we had been refused service because we were too loud walking in. It was explained to us that "This is a family restaurant." We are three guys and one girl, ages 18, 22, 21, and 21. We are very respectful and kind hearted people. The moment we walked through that door we were judged by our looks because we were wearing leather jackets from riding our bikes. We left abruptly and will not be returning. One of the worst restaurant service I have ever gone through and I am an avid traveler. We traveled further down the road and found a Tim Horton's which had friendly staff and great food for what it is.

Sarah Wiseman

Wonderful meal! I shared an order of mussels and had Cod au Gratin. Everything was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. My mother had the pork chop dinner and was very impressed as well. Great view of the Port aux Basques harbour! Friendly service! No complaints here. :)

Alain Gervais

Maybe it wasn't tourist season but I could not understand the lack of fish dishpan. The staff is very helpful and always smiling. The decor lacked, it is simply a place to eat that happens to have a great view

John Bopp

Amazing burgers, juicy and flavorful. Pie and service excellent

David Bouwkamp

We had a nice meal--one of us taking advantage of the breakfast served anytime. The view is very nice. Service left something to be desired. We were seated at a table that needed to be cleaned (at our request for the outdoor view) but it took a while for it to be cleaned. It took a while for our order to come also with someone who came in later being served earlier. With a location like this, a lot more could be done to make this a great place.

Cinthia L.

(Translated) Good service, great view! Interesting terrace (Original) Bon service, belle vue! Terrasse intéressante

D Ann D

Stay away. The service is terrible and the food is about the same

Steve Legg

Great food, great views

Jamie Kneen

The food was bad, mostly straight from the freezer to the deep fryer, which was not hot enough to keep the grease from soaking in. But waiting an hour and having to ask twice about our food, which couldn’t have taken more than seven minutes to fry up - that’s a real problem, especially for a place right next to a ferry dock where people are presumably hoping to board on time!

jody maclean

Great diner breakfast. Good service. Amazing view.

Ethan Bond

One Ton has some questionable rules regarding eating in. Apparently you aren't allowed to eat in if you are underage even if you aren't ordering any alcoholic beverages. Me and a few of my buddies went to have a nice night there one night got sat down to a table and was all kicked out because our DD was 18. I think this rule is nothing but Bullsh*t and should be changed so they can start getting some money!

Allison Bungay

my harboureview the food is what keeps me from starving STOP ROASTING IT it’s delish also the rice in the salt is a nice sexy touch also we got all that sweet sweet bants. abby also gets 5 stars so 10 stars also THEY DO SERVE SEAFOOd SO IF ONE GOD DAMN TOURIST SAYS THEY DONT AGAIN they just gonna have to catch these got damm hands!

Jeremy Williams

Consistently good food ☺ never a doubt when in town where to eat☺ Highly recommend for travelers looking for good food ☺

Marion Soroka

Great service, food was plentiful,

Samantha Knox

Never again!!!! Firstly, when you walk in no one was there to show us to the a table. Secondly, there was dirt under the table and on the chair. Thirdly, no one came to take the order, we had to go up to the counter get a waitress to take are order. Fourthly, it was an hour wait just to get our food. I DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL!!!!!!!!

James T

Great, clean restaurant with friendly service, and great views. Had the fish and chicken with fries and mashed potatoes between the two of us and was one of the best home-cooked meals I've had in a long time! Highly recommend

Ashlawless

The fries are too salty for me but other than that i enjoyed the food.

Chris Wilson

Harbour Restaurant is lacking of any atmosphere. however there is a wondering pub underneath. great selection of food with great service. I’d leave rather then be seated in the restaurant.

Brian Burton

This is a must go to place for fish and chips. The bet I have ever had. While we were there they brought fresh fish in. I asked and was told the the fish was probably in the ocean an hour ago that was how fresh it was. :))

M- Informatique

Horrible Dont go there

Guillaume Ouellette

Typical little roadside diner.

The fnaf Gaming

Terrible service. Unbelievable wait and unfriendly servers. Don’t even try this place. Save the trouble and go somewhere else.

Carla Sheedy

We enjoy having a meal or two every time we are in Port Aux Basques. Delicious food, lots of options even for non-seafood people a d beautiful view of the water. We were a bit disappointed last visit as once we had our meal, no one came back to ask if we were good or wanted anything else like dessert.

PAUL L.

Nice restaurant, good selection of food, and reasonable prices.

Marc M.

This is my first time back in years and it was so-so. Service was decent enough, but the food wasn't good at all. I ordered the potato skins and they looked like they were just thrown on a cutting board and sent out. Very little presentation or cleanliness to it. Looked messy. Waitresses were decent at keeping in contact, but at times were too busy staring at their cellphones to notice customers. The place is small and can become overcrowded pretty easily. But, the frozen white Russians here are delicious

Art Schroeder

Came here in spite of the reviews for convenience sake. Wasn’t busy. Service was excellent. We had the Mozzarella Burger and Cobb Salad and both exceeded expectations. We’ll return.

Walter Joy

Really good seafood chowder

Linda Dwyer

Great food. Service was a little slow but ferry was arriving so plenty to see. Nice clean establishment

Jeff Snook

We had a great meal at the 1 ton pub downstairs. Great service and food, try the one ton burger . It was amazing

Trevor C

Very slow service (waited 1 hr 15 mins) and not nearly enough fries. No waitress interaction throughout the entire wait. On the other hand, Burger was great when we finally got it.

Krystle Noble

Beautiful view and great food!

Gerald Duhart

Very nice place....food is great!!

Don Blake

Great food, great beer . Great service

Matthew Carter

Great little place. Nice view of the harbour, and great food.

Mimi Godin

Very friendly even if a little slow for service. The food was good after a long day on the ferry over! Great view from the windows as well.

Andy Gonzalez

(Translated) There were two waitresses, one very friendly and the other was already in a hurry to go home (super rude to customers). The cozy little place. Variety on the menu. The food was delicious and we did not wait long to receive it. (Original) Había dos meseras una muy amable y la otra ya tenía prisa por irse a su casa( super grosera con los clientes). El lugar pequeño y acogedor. Variedad en el menú. La comida rica y no esperamos mucho para recibirla.

Betony Morrison

We had breakfast here one morning during our vacation. I was blown away by the fresh homemade bread that came with it! Everything was delicious. Great greasy spoon, your place to eat the morning after a Newfie night. Nice views of the harbour too.

Melissa Barr

Good food great view

deema demianenko

(Translated) Wonderful harbor views, cheap tasty food. (Original) Замечательный вид на гавань, дешёвая вкусная еда.

Eric Las

Great place to stop for food and drinks before boarding the ferry. Awesome menu.

Michael Dawe

Best place to stop and have a fabulous meal at great prices and lovely staff.

1 1

Good pub food

Beth Gidge

Great view, food was OK. Need more employees on staff.

Crystal Callahan

Great food

Sheldon Mosher

Absolutely awesome

Andrea O'Brien

We were part of a private party in the downstairs bar (1 Ton Bar and Grill). The food was really good. The fries were hot and crisp. The club (pictured) was yummy with a full chicken breast and fresh veggies. My husband had the 1 ton burger (pictured) and thoroughly enjoyed it. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was prompt, polite and friendly. Definitely worth a drop in!

Teniqua Hayter

Wonderful food and great prices! Food came very fast

Mike Leblanc

Sometimes it is better to check the reviews first before you go. Sorry we didn't. Service was very slow. Several customers left while waiting for food or to even place their order. Donair was what I expected, that's why I gave them two stars, but the fried chicken was one of the worst we ever had. Too bad.....we stopped because it looked busy for this small town......won't stop there again

Alice Bowles

Food was terrible..do not waste your money

Rebecca Hulan

I went to the 1 Ton Bar and Grill downstairs but Google doesn't give that option. The food was good, the service was friendly and very quick, and the one problem we did have with cleanliness was resolved for us in a very acceptable manner.

Neville Feltham

Great food, great prices and friendly staff!

Curtis Z

Food is very good and fairly fast

monster mash

Excellent service

Murray Thomas

My wings, Fries and spicy mao ???? was delicious as always ???? ???? harbour wings best in town ????

Carol Welden

Great food and service

Alabama Smirle

Food good that's the 2 stars but took an hour and a half to get our food next time I go I expect less waiting but overall the food was good

Peter Slagt

Worst service ever. At the end we walked away without getting any food. Don't go there

vidis vaiciunas

August 9. Long wait for what was supposed to be cod and chips. The fish part was barely thicker than the batter, and the chips were certainly no better than what you would get at Wendy's. At least 2 parties gave up waiting for service, and others were told it would be at least 45 minutes for a table, though they were only 80% full. Stay away with both hands. I would rather go hungry again and wait for breakfast the next morning at the hotel.

Dot Cooper

Great food

Allyssa Adams

Slowest service I've ever experienced. Servers chatting instead of bussing tables, while customers are walking in and sitting down. Ended up walking out because our food had already taken almost an hour and we were told it still wasn't fully prepared. If you've got all day to wait for a burger and be ignored, stop in, it may taste good, otherwise you're better to hit the Subway at the Irving before you get on the boat.

Fred

Good food at a reasonable price. I ate downstairs at the pub and was looked after well. Good view of the harbour during the storm was a bonus.

Shirley Noble

Fries were store bought and hamburger bun was extra thin and soggy wet. Tomato was wet and thin also

Jaimie Mcvean

Couldn't tell you what the food was like. We tried to order, many food items were unavailable. Same problem for the table next to us. I ordered chowder and salad. In my restaurant experience items which should come out instantaneously. It took over an hour for my the salad..... ? It was dry. They forgot the dressing which I had to add myself and stir. It was uneaten when my chowder arrived fifteen minutes later. Need less to say after over an hour I was so pissed I had no appetite. The staff where apologetic it was a shame they have to bear the storm. If management changes, this place may have a chance. Nice view friendly wait staff.

Jason Call

Good food

Bob Walsh

Awesome!! Great food, friendly staff. Don't miss out!

Ian Glennie

Best place in Port aux Basque hands down. Great bar amazing staff, make this a for sure stop along the way.

Lorne Keith

Very friendly staff, great food,

Clifford Harvey

Great service!!!

Arlene Gaunce

Great time while waiting for our departure to NS on the ferry. Friendly bartenders , patrons and awesome chicken wings.

J F

Beware! Eat elsewhere! Worst service ever! When we arrived, we aked the waitress where we should sit and were told to sit weherever we liked. We sat at the only clean table in the restaurant. After sitting down and beginning to look at the menu, we were told the table we were sitting at was reserved. So we moved to a different table and waited for the dirty dishes to be cleared. After ordering we waited a full hour without any update on our food. We asked how much longer it would be. The extremely "confused" waitresses said she would check, then never came back. After waiting some more, we attempted to get her attention again - she promptly looked away and left the room. And so did we, without ever getting food. The food, from what we saw, looked like typically greasy spoon fare. We overheard a lady at a nearby table send her burger back because it was raw in the middle. Another lady told the waitress her chicken was extremly dry. Yum.

Atefa Akbary

Actually ate at the pub downstairs after reading the comments about the restaurant. Nice view and delicious food

William Forsyth

Great food at a great price.

Tobi McCarthy

Best chicken in town!

Tracy Lucio

The food here is incredible! The People are sooo fun!

Mike Wambolt

Duane the chef is amazing! Really nice atmosphere.

Jason Osmond

Slow service and less than average food .waited for 1 and a half for chicken. Not once but twice both times it wasn't busy .I wouldn't recommend to anyone.

David Williams

Simple food, tasty and good price

Bert Hill

Slow food sucks

Alexandra Lachance

(Translated) Although he warns from the start that there is an hour waiting in the kitchen, the table service lacks attention. Meals are affordable. (Original) Bien qu'il avise dès le départ qu'il y a 1 heure d'attente en cuisine, le service au table manque d'attention. Les repas sont abordables.

Economy Movers

Slow service, rude waitress, terrible food. We will not be returning!

Danny Moore

Has the best fish and chips I have had in years. 1ton pub personnel was great.

Tariq Hack

The food was better than expected and the view was lovely despite it being the middle of winter. Donair calzone was awesome.

Bcon Bcon

Friendly staff great food. Highly recommend. Its located downstairs under Harbour Restaurant

Eric Lemieux

(Translated) Poor service (Original) Mauvais service

Glenn Barnes

Food is grwat

byron francis

Best place in port aux basques to eat and drink including the pub downstairs

Cinnamon Earley

Great food

John Young

Great food, and beautiful view !

Jim Edgar

Good food, friendly staff. Great views of the harbor.

Rebecca LeRiche

Excellent food, service and drinks. Beautiful views and fabulous licatuon. Definetly reccommend! Locals eat here.

adam brigley

Great time just a touch short staffed

Bob Schoenfeldt

Great burgers! Friendly staff. Reasonable orices!

Kevin McCormack

Great burger and truly homemade pies. Friendly servers.

Suzanne Fillmore

it was ok...wings were swimming in bbq sauce

Mike hayes

Friendly staff but never came back to ask if everything was ok until we were finished, I guess she knew the quality of food and we might want a refund. The meats (turkey) and soup was ALL frozen thawed and heated in Microwave. Dressing was dried up and Hard. Mashed potateos were like boiled cold potatoes put through a ricer and micrwaved. Not good. Will not go again.

Cynthia robinson

The best fish burger I have ever had! Great service and excellent food! Recommend stopping here to eat when your waiting on the ferry.

Jennifer Kendall

Great service; great food!

Rosemary Ryan

Awesome...like always

Joyce Zahacy

Great food, good service, not bad price. Expected more seafood options. Great view of harbor where ferry is.

L H

I am typically understanding and patient. This is by far the worst restaurant experience i have had. Almost 2 hours to get a Cesar salad and a piece of cod. Waitress is rude and inattentive. Worst service I have ever experienced. Food is mediocre at best. The place is half empty and the waitress words are “it’s hectic”. It is a total joke. I wished zero star was available as a rating. It is what this place deserves.

CC W

Food was alright. Service was slow, but friendly staff. Our order was fine, but the table beside us didn't get what they ordered and waited a long time (were seated before us, and got their food long after us).

Joe Buffett

The best chicken in NL!

Peter&Hilary Pike

Awesome fried chicken. 3rd degree wings are the best...!!!

Boyd Ross

Great breakfast spot. Food is so-so for other meals. Service is glaciallly slow.

Steve Mcrae

awesome food great service

Judy Brand

Great food and excellent service. Very prompt. Waitresses very friendly.

Paul Toews

Very pleasant experience. Lucked out when we went into the Harbour restaurant . The food was great, service was excellent and the price was right.

George Hulan

Good food