Welcome to The Rope Loft

Located on Chester’s Front Harbor, the Rope Loft offers a beautiful setting for your East Coast culinary experience. With a wonderful selection of Fresh Nova Scotian Seafood, we are known for our light-cream-based Shellfish Chowder and offer several vegetarian and gluten-friendly options. Choose from a range of Local and Import Draft & Bulwark Cider - save room for one of our decadent homemade desserts. Everything tastes better by the Sea!

Covid-19 Update

The safety of our staff, customers & guests has always been our top priority. We’ve done everything and more to go above and beyond public health’s recommendations and regulations.

As of October 4th, as regulated by the province of Nova Scotia, restaurant guests must be Fully Vaccinated or have a Valid Medical Exemption. Upon entry, guests must show Proof of Vaccination or Valid Medical Exemption, and Photo ID.

We want nothing more than for all of you to visit us, and we hope you understand we must maintain certain protocols to ensure your safety and that of our staff. Our staff are only following regulations and have no authority to change them. Please be kind.

Thank you for doing your part - keeping our staff and guests safe ❤️

The Rope Loft

Please note, we are closing for the season on Sunday, October 31st

guest reviews
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“Everything about our recent visit to the Rope Loft was delicious, including the two dinner specials. The sea trout was cooked just right, the fish tender and the skin crispy, and the bed of risotto, dreamy. The scallops were pan-seared to perfection. Someone in this kitchen knows what they are doing. A half-litre of wine is a bargain here. Our server was friendly and attentive and helpful in our menu decisions - I rarely order desserts but she convinced me the sticky toffee pudding wasn’t to be missed - and I did not leave a crumb. The hospitality was warm and welcoming from the moment we walked through the front door - a tribute to the staff - all in face masks and dealing with table distancing and increased cleaning procedures! I can’t wait to return.” - janeeastcoast

“Spur of the moment decision to drop in for dinner at the Rope Loft...my friend started with the oysters, which were amazing, and we both had the pan-fried scallops, which were done to perfection. The hi-lite was when our server, presented my brother’s pork chop entree, which was literally a work of art! We were in awe! Together with great location/view, great ambience, great staff, always a pleasure!” - Robinjan25

“Food was really good. Service was excellent and friendly. They've clearly put in a lot of effort to make sure everyone feels safe and everything was clean. Servers wore masks. I will definitely go again in the summer to check out the patio!” - Lianna deKoe

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