Vernon’s Thunderbird Diner - Halifax

Based on its diner atmosphere, I would give this restaurant a positive rating. I was hungry and craving a Ruben sandwich, so I decided to give this place a try since it was nearby. The service was quick, friendly, and efficient. My sandwich was made just the way I wanted it and the fries were delicious. My wife ordered the fish and it was cooked well and had a great flavor. It wasn't too greasy or heavily battered. Overall, it was a good dining experience. Take care.

Haddock tips are awesome! Service is excellent and the atmosphere is great. Good home style family restaurant and a car enthusiasts favorite.

Service was great! Young dark haired waitress... don't know her name. Food was great also. Can't wait to go back :

First visit to Vernon's. Surprisingly busy for 1:30 pm on a Thursday.Seated promptly and drink orders taken. They are licensed. The on-line menu makes no mention of that nor of their old fashion milkshakes listed on the chalk board. A missed opportunity. A nice selection of craft and commercial beer on tap.The eating area is all hard surface and being quite full, it was loud and difficult to carry on conversations. The Lombard Effect was in full flight. That can be tamed if management so chooses.There are daily specials. Thursday was corned beef and cabbage. No mention of daily specials on the website. Another opportunity area.The corned beef and cabbage was a generous helping. Included were boiled potatoes, a slab of boiled rutabaga and carrots so technically a New England Boiled Dinner. Judged 10/10 and coming from a Newfoundlander, that's very high praise.Hot turkey sandwich was very good. There were mushrooms in the gravy which are not mentioned in the menu and could result in an unnecessary returned meal. Peas and corn on the side were on the tough side but the main meal was very good earning an 8/10Pan fried haddock, the fish was as good as it gets. The herb marinating was fairly heavy in garlic which might not be to everyone's taste. Side veg was broccoli and carrots. The carrots were amazingly tasty. Tartar sauce was homemade and very good. French fries were okay. Properly cooked but for some reason had no taste. 9/10, the fish carried the day.Club House sandwich did all it should. The menu said it was served on local bakery bread but it sure seemed like it was Bens. Side was an upgraded Caesar salad. Nice to see dark green leaves in there as opposed to the quick way of using the tasteless Romaine hearts. Croutons had been refried – a nice touch and the Parmesan was cut. The salad missed the mark because the kitchen was trying too hard. There was too much dressing, bacon, croutons and cheese. Dial all that back, shave the cheese rather than slice it and the salad will be a winner. 6.5/10Our server, Kelly G., simply knocked it out of the park. Fabulous service.

I had my birthday meal here and enjoyed a discount equal to my age. What a treat. Food was delicious as usual. I had the pan fried Haddock and Coconut Cream Pie for dessert.