The Armview May 8th, 2007

The Armview Restaurant was founded in 1951. It has been owned by the same family since 1954. The rubber plant (by the entrance) has been growing since 1971. Although the Armview has recently had a facelift, it still maintains “diner” atmosphere (same plates, appliances are in use). There is an extensive collection of old diner memorabilia. The Armview was a bit more expensive than one would expect for a diner. The menu runs from diner classics to somewhat trendy items like goat cheese/red pepper salad.

The food took a long time to come. However, it appeared to be prepared with care. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Lack of chicken fingers and the limited selection of pies (only banana cream and coconut cream on this day) was disappointing. Milkshakes were delicious, but the metal cup was not provided – “enough to wet whistle – not enough to fully satisfy,” “stingy.” However, $2.50 for a milkshake seems cheap, so perhaps this excuses the small quantity.

Other notable features: The Armview has a VLT (Video Lottery Terminal) room – discovered by Shannon. Also, there is a bar section to the restaurant that used to be the smoking section before the new bylaws were passed in Halifax. There is live music on the weekends. Joel Plaskett named the Armview one of his top 5 favourite places in Halifax…something about watching the cars go around the Rotary and good rice pudding.