About Murphy's Fish & Chips
Murphy's Fish & Chips is a beloved Truro institution serving classic East Coast fish and chips with crispy battered haddock, handmade fries, and all the fixings. Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor among 78 Truro restaurants, it's a go-to spot for locals and travelers seeking authentic Nova Scotia seafood.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
On the Bay of Fundy travel corridor in downtown Truro, Murphy's Fish & Chips is a long-running local institution serving classic East Coast fish and chips. It sits at 88 Esplanade Street, making it a natural meal stop roughly halfway between Halifax and Cape Breton on a Trans-Canada Highway drive. The eatery holds a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor across more than 600 reviews, where it ranks #1 of the restaurants in Truro, and is consistently highly rated across Facebook and Yelp as well.
Overview: Classic East Coast Fish & Chips
Murphy's is the kind of no-frills spot that built its reputation on doing one thing very well. The signature is crispy battered haddock with hand-cut fries and malt vinegar — the quintessential Atlantic Canadian seafood meal. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, run with the kind of friendly counter service that keeps locals coming back and travelers detouring off the highway. There is no standalone website; its Facebook page is the primary online presence for hours, updates, and photos.
What to Expect
- Crispy battered haddock fish and chips — the house signature.
- Hand-cut fries served with malt vinegar and the usual fixings.
- A classic East Coast seafood platter and other casual seafood options.
- A friendly, casual, family-friendly dining room popular with locals and visitors alike.
- Consistently top-ranked: #1 in Truro on TripAdvisor and highly rated across Facebook and Yelp.
The Practical Details
Address: 88 Esplanade St, Truro, NS B2N 2K3
Phone: 902-895-1275
Online: https://www.facebook.com/murphysfishandchipseatery/
Note: A handy halfway stop on a Halifax–Cape Breton drive along the Fundy Shore.
