Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant

4.4

103 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Great for scenic views
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

The Sou'Wester Restaurant and Gift Shop began in 1967 as a small five table tearoom at the side of a house at its present location. It has been expanded over the last five decades to a 180-seat restaurant offering traditional Maritime and seafood dishes, and a two-level gift shop with one of the Maritimes largest selections of giftware. Today, more than 50 years later, The Sou'Wester is still run by the family of its founder, Jack Campbell.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(902) 823-2561
Website
https://www.peggys-cove.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
178 Peggys Point Rd, Peggys Cove, NS B3Z 3S2
Neighborhood
Halifax
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Seafood ChowderCA$12.99
Authentic Maritime cream style chowder with local haddock and lobster
Fresh Steamed MusselsCA$15.99
One pound of cultivated mussels served with garlic butter
Lobster NachosCA$36.99
Fresh crispy tortillas, Pico de Gallo, cheese, green onions and local lobster meat; served with a homemade lobster cheese dipping sauce
Veggie NachosCA$21.99
Fresh crispy tortillas, Pico de Gallo, bell peppers, cheese, hot peppers, olives and green onions
Bacon Wrapped ScallopsCA$25.99
Plump Digby scallops wrapped in bacon, baked golden brown
Lemon Garlic ShrimpCA$13.99
Shrimp baked to perfection in a homemade blend of lemon garlic butter
BruschettaCA$14.99
Fresh toasted bread with tomato, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic glaze.
OystersCA$22.99
Fresh oysters served with horseradish, cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge. 1 for $3.99, 6 for $22.99

From the Sea

Atlantic Lobster RollCA$28.99
A soft, fresh roll stuffed with pure Atlantic lobster meat on lettuce; served with fries and coleslaw
Halibut DinnerCA$37.99
Locally caught halibut, pan-fried, and finished in the oven with garlic lemon butter. Served with your choice of potato, steamed vegetables, and coleslaw
Halibut TacosCA$29.99
Crispy panko breaded halibut, Pico de Gallo, pickled red onions and a red pepper mayo drizzle, served on flour tortillas with fries and coleslaw
Nova Scotia Fish & Chips
Local haddock, hand dipped in a light beer batter and fried golden brown; served with fries and coleslaw
- 1pcCA$16.99
- 2pcCA$24.99
Nova Scotia Haddock BurgerCA$18.99
Local haddock, dipped in a light beer batter, served on Kaiser bun with tartar sauce, fries and coleslaw
Nova Scotia Haddock DinnerCA$26.99
A fresh fillet of local haddock, poached with lemon pepper or lightly flour dusted and grilled; served with fries, vegetables, and coleslaw
Lobster Mac & CheeseCA$29.99
Creamy homemade lobster cheese sauce and local lobster meat; served with garlic toast
Fresh Steamed Lobster
Fresh Atlantic lobster served with garlic butter, coleslaw, and homemade potato salad
- Market Price
Lobster Club SandwichCA$32.99
Pure Atlantic lobster meat on three slices of white or whole wheat toast, with tomato, lettuce, and bacon; served with fries and coleslaw
Seafood PlatterCA$38.99
A piece of local, beer battered haddock, baked shrimp, bacon wrapped scallops and steamed mussels; served with fries and coleslaw. Add a steamed lobster to your platter for Market Price.

From the Land

Turkey ClubhouseCA$21.99
Lettuce, tomato, and bacon on three slices of white or whole wheat toast with our house made blend of diced turkey, mayo, celery and onion; served with fries and coleslaw
Beef Burger & FriesCA$21.99
Atlantic Canadian grass-fed beef burger with tomato, lettuce, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun; served with fries and coleslaw
Veggie Burger & FriesCA$18.99
Veggie patty with red pepper mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion; served on a Kaiser bun with fries and coleslaw
Rib DinnerCA$28.99
1/2 rack of BBQ baby back ribs served with your choice of potato, vegetables, and coleslaw
Wedge SaladCA$16.99
A wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with tomatoes, bacon bits, shredded carrots, red onions, cheese, crispy onions and spicy ranch dressing. Add Chicken $8.99, Add Shrimp $6.99
Roasted Barbecue Chicken DinnerCA$38.99
A half chicken, oven roasted, brushed with smokey barbecue sauce; served with fries, vegetables and coleslaw.

Sides

Basket of French FriesCA$6.99
Basket of Sweet Potato FriesCA$8.99
Basket of Onion RingsCA$7.99
Side Avocado SaladCA$8.99
Steamed VegetablesCA$5.99
ColeslawCA$6.99
Homemade Potato SaladCA$6.99
Mashed PotatoesCA$6.99
GravyCA$1.99
Slice of CheeseCA$0.99
BaconCA$2.99
Gluten Free BunCA$1.99
Basmati RiceCA$6.99

Desserts

Homemade GingerbreadCA$7.99
Served warm and topped with your choice of real whipping cream, ice cream or lemon sauce.
Homemade Apple CrispCA$7.99
Annapolis Valley apples stewed and topped with cinnamon and oat crumble with your choice of real whipping cream or ice cream.
Strawberry Rhubarb PieCA$8.99
Fresh baked pie topped with real whipping cream.
Homemade Mini Blueberry CheesecakeCA$7.99
A personal mason jar with a graham cracker bottom, cheesecake middle and Nova Scotia blueberry topping.
Gluten-Free Chocolate TorteCA$8.99
A slice of creamy chocolate torte topped with a dollop of whipped cream and dark chocolate drizzle

What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "beautiful scenery" and "excellent" seafood, notably the chowder. The "friendly and helpful" staff enhance the inviting atmosphere. It's a "gem" at Peggy's Cove with breathtaking views. Despite occasional noise and service delays, the overall ambiance and food quality remain "wonderful."

103 Reviews

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Heidi VIP
Toronto24 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect place to savour the Peggy’s Cove experience! Good food, charming service, fabulous views.
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Nancy
Atlantic Canada1 review
4.0
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a lovely breakfast and were very happy with the peacefulness at that hour and this time of year, More guests were venturing inside to eat as we were about ready to depart, We are always very happy and relaxed and surprised at how many people were around even on a cold windy day,
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Mac
Atlantic Canada4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The halibut dinner was delicious and the lobster club sandwiches were well received by my friends. The new facility is very refreshing.
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Sue
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly wait staff. Good food, lots of food on plate. Superb view of Peggy’s Cove.
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Mark VIP
Calgary85 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came because it is at the lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove. We discovered superb service, great food and reasonable prices. This is a gem.
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Bernard
Atlantic Canada6 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is good. Portions could be slightly bigger for the price. Service always excellent (well done, Tammy). During the tourist season large influxes of bus tours from the cruise ships are common. As a result we usually reserve a table ahead of time and are usually glad we did. Seafood chowder is excellent but a very small portion served in what is essentially a deep saucer. Good hamburgers.
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Michael
Raleigh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were great. Our server, Cheryl, was friendly and attentive. We will go back again.
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Larry
Houston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great gift shop! As for the restaurant, the food was pretty good but I only gave it three stars because the Lobster Roll was served on a cold soggy bun. Most good Lobster Rolls are served on warm bread or toasted bread. I couldn't believe they served it this way. It was too cold and soggy, although the lobster meat was good. The Strawberry Rhubarb pie was fabulous!
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Sharron
Toronto4 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The same staff for years. Translates into poor service. The same menu for years. You would think the food would be perfected by now. Nope. The view is spectacular though over the Atlantic Ocean at Peggy’s Cove.
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Mike
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Traveling from Ontario and this restaurant was fantastic with beautiful views
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FAQs

Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (902) 823-2561.

Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant

178 Peggys Point Rd, Peggys Cove, NS B3Z 3S2

Additional information

Neighborhood
Halifax
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 10:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.peggys-cove.com/
Phone number
(902) 823-2561

Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Seafood Chowder

Lobster Nachos

Oysters

Appetizers

Seafood ChowderCA$12.99

Fresh Steamed MusselsCA$15.99

Lobster NachosCA$36.99

Veggie NachosCA$21.99

Bacon Wrapped ScallopsCA$25.99

Lemon Garlic ShrimpCA$13.99

BruschettaCA$14.99

OystersCA$22.99

From the Sea

Atlantic Lobster RollCA$28.99

Halibut DinnerCA$37.99

Halibut TacosCA$29.99

Nova Scotia Fish & Chips

Nova Scotia Haddock BurgerCA$18.99

Nova Scotia Haddock DinnerCA$26.99

Lobster Mac & CheeseCA$29.99

Fresh Steamed Lobster

Lobster Club SandwichCA$32.99

Seafood PlatterCA$38.99

From the Land

Turkey ClubhouseCA$21.99

Beef Burger & FriesCA$21.99

Veggie Burger & FriesCA$18.99

Rib DinnerCA$28.99

Wedge SaladCA$16.99

Roasted Barbecue Chicken DinnerCA$38.99

Sides

Basket of French FriesCA$6.99

Basket of Sweet Potato FriesCA$8.99

Basket of Onion RingsCA$7.99

Side Avocado SaladCA$8.99

Steamed VegetablesCA$5.99

ColeslawCA$6.99

Homemade Potato SaladCA$6.99

Mashed PotatoesCA$6.99

GravyCA$1.99

Slice of CheeseCA$0.99

BaconCA$2.99

Gluten Free BunCA$1.99

Basmati RiceCA$6.99

Desserts

Homemade GingerbreadCA$7.99

Homemade Apple CrispCA$7.99

Strawberry Rhubarb PieCA$8.99

Homemade Mini Blueberry CheesecakeCA$7.99

Gluten-Free Chocolate TorteCA$8.99

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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How is Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Sou'Wester Gift & Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

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