The best Oyster in Halifax | Sluurpy updated in April

"Beautiful spot in the north end! It has a romantic type vibe to it and is the perfect date night spot! The carrots and crab and tuna tartare we both..."

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Gio

86/100 (1111 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"one of my favorite restaurant in halifax . small menu makes me wanna try everything in it and worth it. super friendly server. best spot if you are..."

Sunny Scott

"I had the opportunity to take my girlfriend for her birthday diner last night at GIO. The food was amazing and a very well done to Jamie and the..."

Chris Jensen

"Great place. Not a lot of tables so nice and intimate. Nice friendly server and amazing food. A surprising jewel in a gem of a..."

Mark Medland

"This place is amazing. Definitely a spot for those who have travelled and experienced 5 star..."

Cale Watling

"Amazing food. Foodie heaven. Chicken liver mousse, tempura cauliflower and bison and filet mignon. The plating is almost too pretty to eat. Wonderful..."

Judith Elkin

"An amazing combination of flavours...the perfect place for a special lunch! And the staff was..."

Joyce Scott

"Probably the best meal we've had the pleasure of experiencing. If I could give it more stars, I..."

Rose Ann Favia Deadessis

"One if my fav restaurant in Halifax! Their elk dish is..."

Anaïs Guimond

"Excellent food and excellent service. Loved my..."

Lisa Amy Peck

"Waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. Food was fantastic. Great..."

Jack Lafferty

"Food was fantastic and the staff was very..."

Amy Burry

"Consistently welcoming. Consistently delicious. Consistently wonderful atmosphere and..."

Sandy Jensen

"Excellent food. Maybe the starter was too big but..."

Arto Raivio

"The best restaurant in Canada I've ever been to! Great food and great..."

Maryna Ivus

"Excellent food and service, a wonderful night..."

Christopher Pitman

"We saw the menu online and it looked good so we decided to make a reservation. We did not realize this restaurant was in a hotel and did not expect..."

Krysta Kostrubiak

"A great place for a special treat. Superlative service, deliciously different food, excellent wines and cocktails. We shared the bone marrow & snow..."

Alex Handyside

"Gio's was our family choice for Thanksgiving dinner. The Cornush Hen was a brilliant stand-in for turkey. All accompaniments were delicious, as was..."

Leigh Beauchampday

"Party of 6 and tried a whole lot of the different dishes. cocktails, eh so so. Appetizer Ceviche, Short Rib, Bone marrow we very good, the Ceviche..."

Marc

"Delicious and inventive food expertly presented in a comfortable upmarket setting. The staff were friendly and there was a decent selection of..."

Nate Matthews

"Oscar was our server and he was amazing! The food is spectacular and the Pandan dessert is to die for! My husband and I came here for our 12 year..."

Dahlia Ma

"What a great dinner! I was very impressed with everything the food, service and atmosphere. The food was amazing and everything I was hoping for!!..."

Chana Redmond

"Wow, we’re sleeping on this place! Saturday night, the place was like 1/4 full. It’s been a around for a long time and was known to be fancy back..."

Ann S

"Upscale dining place in the Prince George Hotel. I'm usually not that impressed by hotel restaurants, but Gio is an exception. We stopped by for..."

David Y

"Gio is considered a 4 diamond restaurant, and I can absolutely see why. Right from the moment we set foot into the restaurant, the welcome and..."

Benoit Casey

Agricola Street Brasserie

86/100 (2270 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"First time visiting was on New Years Eve, and service was top notch given how busy and high-energy the night was. The staff truly enjoy working..."

Murray Clack

"First visit. Unsure about the menu but our server Tamara was great explaining everything. The food was excellent too. Want to return to explore more..."

Bruce Bowen

"I have been a fan of this place since it opened. [Update: I changed this review to remove my complaint over a bit of an issue with reservations. The..."

Phoebe Rai

"Tried the Brasserie for the first time last night and it was amazing! Food was delicious, loved the atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend...."

Megan Reardon

"We went there without a reservation, so we were invited to sit either at the bar or outback by the kitchen to watch them create food. We opted to sit..."

Marthe Roberts

"This is a great spot with excellent food and great beer. The risotto was delicious..."

Nathalie Claude Anne

"Fantastic atmosphere fabulous food excellent server we will be..."

Tammy Patriquin

"Food + Atmosphere = Fabulous! Highly recommend the seafood tower and beef tenderloin. Yum!..."

Meling Tom-Campbell

"Fish chowder tastes just as I dream about while spending cold winters in Ottawa..far far away from this place. Will be back...even in summer. Dishes..."

Neena Sidhu

"Favorite place in the city for me. Laid back vibe and great..."

Ryan Casey

"the management invited me and my girlfriend back after my previous review. The issues I had with the wait time were resolved this time and the food..."

Neal Tennyson Hayward

"One of my favorite place in Halifax, I went twice and it was so so so good. We all took different dishes and everything was great. Love the..."

Céline Dutordoir

"Enjoyed another amazing meal at the Brasseie.. Tried there Halibut special.. so..."

Bonnie White

"Luckily, the weather was nice enough for us to be able to eat on the surprisingly large roof terrace. Laura (or was it Lara) looked after us really..."

Andrew Mills

"We had an awesome dining experience from start to finish. As soon as we walked in, we were impressed by the decor and the atmosphere. The lighting..."

Michael O'Malley

"First time there and not one thing to complain about or be better... Food and service was phenomenal! Can't wait to come back and do again... Second..."

Kelly H

"It was our first time for my husband and I and the waitress was amazing. Can't remember her name but she was excellent. Food was delicious. My..."

cindy foley

"Agricola Street Brasserie did everything right. The design and atmosphere is outstanding. The service was exceptional. I wish I could recall my..."

Scott Thompson

"My second time visiting; first time for dinner. In a word, fantastic! Great music, that is relaxing and still allows you to carry in a normal..."

Richard Gravel

"Had a wonderful experience at Brasserie. The atmosphere, food and staff are all excellent. Good portions and really well done apps and mains. They..."

Elisa

"We ate here as a group and were seated above the kitchen in a cozy space that was large enough for our 15 or so people. We had a choice of appetizers..."

Diane Williams

"11/10. Absolutely phenomenal experience. We are frequenters at ASB and decided to host our entire wedding there in Oct. 2023. Melissa and her staff..."

Morgan Book

"Great dining experience. The kitchen is uniquely visible, the staff are amazing and the atmosphere was great; dim lighting & cool wine-bottle..."

Gail Hodder

The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar

85/100 (2671 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"My boyfriend and I came to this establishment looking to try something new and worth our money. This place did NOT disappoint. The food was amazing...."

Krista Jarvis

"My partner and I serendipitously found The Press Gang while on holiday in Nova Scotia. Boy were we glad to find this place. The first thing we..."

Matt Ziesmann

"My group did “The Drill” and it was easily one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. The food was over the top delicious and the drinks were..."

Hava Haischer-Rollo

"Amazing restaurant, amazing food, amazing service!! What a fantastic experience and Dean took such good care of us. His personality and detailed..."

t nor

"My colleagues and I went for a late dinner here and had a great time. The oysters were some of the best (and largest) that I have ever had and the..."

Olivia B

"My wife and I decided to pop in here for dinner a bit late (10:30) on a Friday. Our first server, was amazing. She had to leave for some type of..."

Brett M

"Absolutely loved everything about this place. The location was in mid downtown core, so it was easy to find. They had live music, which was a great..."

shakeria Simons

"Visited here for the fresh Oysters which were really good! We stayed for some cocktails which were also excellent (although a little pricey!) Our..."

Alice M

"This restaurant is amazing! Small town pub feel with a 5 star fine dining menu. I recommend The Drill from the dinner menu. It's a 4 course..."

Candice Dwornik

"Exceptional food! We ordered The Drill which is a four course surprise from the kitchen. It was incredible! Our server Blaze was great. 10/10..."

Breanne C

Lot Six Bar & Restaurant

85/100 (2625 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Loved the drinks, between a few trips here I think I have made my way through the cocktail menu, and the server is always very knowledgeable..."

Amanda L

"My partner and I have been coming here regularly since we first moved to Halifax, and the service and quality blow us away every time. The..."

Jess Eddy

"We came here by chance and were so happy we did. We never expected it to be so big but were pleasantly surprised when the host walked us into the..."

Cristina RI

"Lot 6, Sarah and her staff just get it right. With there beautiful wine list, great cocktails, and menu they have hospitality down to an art. When..."

Rafael Fernando

"Sarah and her team went above and beyond for our wedding. We couldn’t have asked for better venue or staff! They made these signature drinks for..."

Court Harris

"Amazing food...amazing atmosphere...amazing service from our waiter and hostess. Already have plans to return again in a few weeks!!!! Thanks for a..."

Darlene Hopkins

"Definitely one of the top places to eat and drink in Halifax! Cozy and friendly atmosphere, delicious food, amaaaazing cocktails and most of all..."

Hana Wintner

"I was in town tattooing at the Maritime Tattoo Festival, and I was lucky enough to dine at Lot Six on my last evening in Halifax. Their food, service..."

Carmin Attrell

"Awesome! Squeezed us in on a Saturday night without a booking.... lovely food, great staff, fab atmosphere. Food took a little while but the..."

Stephanie Tennant

"Attended a wedding there recently and thoroughly enjoyed everything. Atmosphere, staff and food were all top notch. Popcorn haddock was sooo good. I..."

Maxine Barrett Haines

"So yummy. The drinks are awesome and the food to die for!!! Get the..."

Shelley Hippern

"Visiting from 1300+ miles away and these guys made us feel right at home. Great staff, drinks and the best oyster bar we found!..."

Mike Evans

"Good food and atmosphere a place to relax and enjoy a bottle of wine and..."

John Stoddard

"Went last Friday and sat on the patio. Marie M took care of us and she was a real treat! Nice person. Had oysters and the charcuterie board and this..."

Pat McCluskey

"Best oysters in town. Came in for a dozen and between two Of us we ate 7 dozen and TO top it off, we came back the next night and on our third dozen..."

Elizabeth Allan Harvey

"Great service and great food! The environment is chill and cozy and they were great for accommodating a vegan lifestyle!..."

Drew Alexandra DeCoste

"The food was great, an incredible atmosphere but more importantly our server Virginia was amazing!!! The table next to us were a pain in the a$$! ..."

Jeff Stoneham-Wilson

"Thanks for a fantastic evening last night a great crowd chilled music and wonderful drinks - this is our favourite place in Halifax thanks to Jeff..."

Nigel Beck

"Great staff, and excellent choice of oysters. Their happy hour presented great deals on food and..."

Philip Sharp

"Today I had the pleasure of going to Lot Six for brunch. It was simply delicious. The best brunch I have ever had....and the cinnamon buns are worth..."

Sylvie Delbuguet Ross

"Lot six is a perfect spot to gather with friends! The drinks are outstanding and the food is top notch! The service is amazing. We had the pleasure..."

Beth Lee-Harris

"Delicious food and great service. And a beautiful space. It was our first visit but won't be our..."

Karen Charlton

"Wonderful meal and fantastic cocktails , we will return whenever in Halifax . Thank you so much for a memorable evening..."

Mike Szpakowski

"Great service and the oysters were excellent highly..."

Jean Mario

"Fantastic atmosphere and bartenders. I've never been to a bar where they pour you a nice glass of water to..."

Sarah Lightfoot

"We're from New Brunswick, and this restaurant was highly recommended by my boss. We shared the octopus, lobster, lamb, and the beet pasta (plus..."

Andree Paulin-Patten

"Had an awesome time. Food was great, atmosphere was great, waitress was awesome. We had a group of 22 and everyone enjoyed it. Would definitely..."

Dora Hennebury Phillips

"Visited on a Thursday evening for drinks and bar snacks. We were seated by the front bar, very friendly service. The food we had was very tasty...."

Alice M

"Loved the vibe. The place is beautifully set up. We went for the brunch and it was delicious. We ordered eggs Benedict with salmon and the avocado..."

Roop Kaur

"Stopped in last evening and I’m so glad we did. Right off the jump, we were treated so well. The staff are outstanding; friendly, engaging and..."

Gooseberry Hollow

"At first , my partner and I are succumbed to a bar and couple tables upon entrance. We then proceed to our table, which is in a completely open..."

Anna Burzynska

"We went there for our friends birthday, we were five people in total. It had a lot of sitting space but I’ve heard that it’s mostly reserved...."

Udey Singh

"While you pay up for the vibe and downtown location, Lot Six offers a tasty meal to make the price worth it. Stopped by for dinner and got: - Fresh..."

David Y

"The Perfect mix between delicious and intoxicated. This place has the best service and oysters 🦪. I have to say Dan the bartender and Nathan the..."

Has Jalil

"Lot Six is by far one of our favourite Restaurants. It has a beautiful ambiance especially in the atrium with its glass roof and Edison lights. It's..."

J G

"We were out for a friends birthday and we were so fortunate to have Maya as our server for the evening. Not only did she take the time to listen to..."

Paula Rent

"We LOVED this place! My partner and I drove out from Sydney. We had been recommended we try various spots and Lot Six was the one we picked! It was..."

Nicole Leon

"Extremely satisfied with a late night Sunday dinner I had here. Despite the atrium being closed, the dining room inside was still nice with plenty of..."

Sara Sowsian

"We didn't make a reservation so it did take a while to get in, we went for a walk on the beautiful waterfront and got a text when it was ready..."

Barbara Ayres

"It was a really good diner, the food was amazing and the portions were really big. Beautiful restaurant and really good service. Nothing bad to say..."

Catherine Ianniciello

"We were the first to arrive for Saturday brunch, and I felt like we got star treatment. The restaurant itself is very unique and we sat under the..."

Cynthia Robertson Hannah

"Got there at 10:56. No signs anywhere that they were closed and door was open. Got kicked out (awkward) because they only open at 11.. so we came..."

Katherine DeGrâce

Little Fish Oyster Bar

"Quick walk from Lower Water Street where we stayed..in quickly too. Wife had the steak and lobster. I had the HodgePodge..Sooooooo good. Would go..."

Glen VanDyke

"Delicious food! I have a shellfish allergy so I'm glad to see so many options for me! Really great atmosphere and perfect for date..."

Amanda Marie

"Great food. Excellent service. This was a highlight of our trip. Some restaurants are tourists trap. Not this one. Keep it..."

Yves Lamontagne

"Super cozy place, intimate ambiance and amazing food! The menu is a “tapas inspired” menu but great for sharing and enjoying with some drinks...."

Gerry Rozo

"Solid lunch spot. The service and ambiance is slightly below average but the oysters are fresh and lobster delicious and that’s all you can ask..."

Peter Chauch

"Five Fishermen was full, so decided to eat downstairs. Service was great. As were the mojitos! Loved the mussels I had for dinner. They were cooked..."

Sandra Marks

"First time try the Surf & Turf and it didn't make me disappointed. Great place to go for..."

Walker Xu

"Excellent shareable menu with a fcous on local..."

Ken Lotherington

"Went there during the burger week. Their burger was 10 out of 10! The menu was pricey..."

Masoud Aali

"Was debating between here and another place for a delicious seafood dinner. We had 18 oysters which were shucked to perfection and had no grit left..."

M H

"Had the best meal ever! I had haddock, that also came with shrimp and scallops; and my husband had the surf and turf. The flavor, presentation and..."

Lauri Gallaway

"Wow! Outstanding service (Neil) and fantastic oysters. Great drink selection..."

Gregory Gosbee

"Loved the service as well as the food here. The waitress was really knowledgeable about the oysters she served and was very friendly. I had the pics..."

Shéraz K

Shuck Seafood And Raw Bar

84/100 (1349 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

"Went there planning to get the scallops as listed on the menu we had perused outside the restaurant, but were intrigued by the whole cod for two at..."

Donna Guyon Truland

"Wonderful food and attentive service. I would highly..."

Carol Barnaby

"The server was amazing and the food delicious. Oysters spot..."

Christa Richmond

"Scallops with Brussels sprouts- unreal. Random seafood surf and turf done Japanese style- unreal. 13 oysters. Unreal. Will be back every trip back..."

Red Scot

"Food and service is great!! We try scallops ceviche and the smelts and they were really..."

Susana Hernandez

"Most amazing meal my husband and I have had to date in NS will absolutely be back..."

Andrea Ullock

"Service was excellent. We even had a visit from Chef Luis. We tried a variety of food and it was all amazing! The restaurant renovations are..."

Teresa Walsh

"We had a lovely dinner here out on the patio. We started with oysters to take advantage of the happy hour special. I love the condiments they serve..."

Amanda

"Loved it here. Super friendly and considerate waitress. Ordered a Seafood Petite Tower that came with two different sets of oysters, half a lobster,..."

Ruichi

"Went for happy hour $1.50 oysters. Not bad. Limited selection from their normal offerings. We hung around for a more substantial meal (burger) which..."

Sandy Walsh

"Came here during happy hour (4-6pm) for the $1.50 oysters - very fresh and satisfying. Ordered a couple other dishes to try and we discovered that..."

S.

"Excellent place to go for happy hour oysters ans wine. Service was awesome on October 25th the server by the lounge hightops gentleman that took care..."

Aydin Odyakmaz

"📍Shuck Seafood + Raw Bar ⭐️8.5/10 Shuck seafood+ raw bar is a very nice restaurant located in downtown Halifax near the waterfront. We went..."

Sm Foodd

"Happy hour is probably the best in the city. Oysters for $1.50 and $7 beer. Wish the happy hour menu was a bit bigger, like included some carb..."

KM

"My boyfriend and I had a holiday. We chose this restaurant for lunch. The service was excellent. The waiter is friendly and patient. However, we..."

valeriia umsha

"Great place for oyster happy hour in Halifax! Drink specials to go along as well. There are multiple selections of fresh oysters which are presented..."

Nate A.

"Came for happy hour oysters. They were a little on the smaller side but very fresh and needed little sauce to accompany..."

David Xing

"My now husband and I had our wedding here in Aug, we were so excited when we set the date to do it at our favourite date night spot. We had a casual,..."

Johanna Boots

"I had one of the best dining experiences here last night! Our server was perfect and the fish and chips are..."

Nicole

"Tasty food. Crab fritters was too good and lobster poutine was amazing. Service could've been..."

Rajesh Periyasamy

"Such a cute spot with amazing service! They have an awesome happy hour $1.50 oysters and $2 off glasses of wine! Needless to say I really enjoyed..."

Jenna Kaplan

"We came for Happy Hour oysters and were not disappointed. They were really fresh! Staff and service were great as..."

Alice Thao Trinh

"got the shucker's dozen and it was delightful! the burger & caesar salad are also excellent. went on a thursday night so it wasn't too packed —..."

Will van der Ham

"Hands down one of the best places to come to for fresh seafood in Halifax, especially if you're looking for lobster! The location is great, being so..."

Shahzad Ahsan

The Five Fishermen Restaurant

84/100 (4105 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"arrived in nova scotia and dined at the five fisherman a year ago today. parking was difficult, but everything else was top notch. i still crave the..."

Allison Clarke

"Update: Originally I rated this a 3 due to a less than stellar NYE experience; however, I’m revising to a 5 based on our experience last night...."

Dawn Marsters Ryan

"I was blown away by the amazing service today at this restaurant. We had a lobster Mac and Cheese, and to us it looked and tasted wonderful. However..."

Marty Cashen

"One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The food was amazing, and the service was even better. It was our wedding anniversary so we were given..."

Ryan Cook

"We came here two nights ago and consumed a delicious dinner. I especially like how they grill the fish and the seafood they present on your plate...."

Claudio Rallo

"My wife and I dined at the restaurant tonight. We are from western Canada so it was my first time here but she has been here before and really..."

Jim Spenrath

"The five fisherman has been a staple in the Halifax restaurant scene for a long time now, many places have come and gone while this one has remained...."

Chelsea Skinner

"Excellent service....the waiter Chris was the best....my meal, every bite was better than the..."

René Fraser

"Great spot for lunch, we had the fish tacos, roasted root veggies (amazing with a bit of chorizo sausage) and tuna poke. Everything was deelish,..."

Sammy Cat

"This was my first time back in 30 years. I have had steak at many fine steakhouses around the world and none were as good as the steak I had at Five..."

Andrew Payzant

"The service was top notch the food was amazing. The best seafood..."

James Parker-Jones

"I loved the food it was very yummy. Service was great, even got my special request for a birthday candle on the desert for a friend that I mentioned..."

Christina Wall

"The best sea food restaurant in Halifax! Outstanding service and all the meals were..."

Diana P Lockwood

"The food, the atmosphere, the staff, the service, the location, exceeds expectations. You won't be..."

Kay-Ann Levy-Sundiata

"Our server Luca was amazing, he went above and beyond for our meal (he even gave me a birthday card!) We will definitely be..."

Philson S. Kempton

"I tell you this place was terrific! Great food...stunning ambience and sound system but still working on the kinks on the servers but that's ok...."

Brent Beatty

"A must for Seafood Lovers! I was here 25 years ago and pledged to come back if I was ever in Halifax again. I was certainly not disappointed. Best..."

Jim Sutherland

"I was there tonight with my sister. I had a slight issue with my meal - they went above and beyond to turn my first dining experience with them into..."

Nancy Oakey

"The food and ambiance were superb. Best steak we've ever eaten! Impeccable service by Tyler. We'll be back the next time we're in..."

Marion Miele Christiansen

"Wonderful atmosphere. Service couldn't have been better. And last but not least, the dinner was terrific. Seafoods, steak for me, veggies, appetizers..."

Terry B-c

"Best seafood in the world and I'm from Florida!! Lobster and scallops were amazing and the most tender swordfish I've ever eaten. I just wish I had..."

Ray Kendrick

"Great service! Amazing food! Our server Ben was the BEST! He made our anniversary dinner extra special! Top notch! Big..."

Jennie Louise Woodman

"We were at Five Fisherman tonight celebrating our anniversary. Without a reservation, we were seated at the bar. We were not sure about this but..."

Trish Jacobs

"Our server Celine was amazing, the food was delicious and the decor, look and feel upstairs was perfect! Again, shout out to Celine as she completed..."

Tammy Best

"Had to visit this restaurant as they had Oysters Rockefeller on the menu - and it did not disappoint. The scallops were delicious as well, but the..."

Wooje Choi

"Phenomenal food, phenomenal service. We had the rack of lamb and the salmon, both were absolutely delicious. We were blown away. Seriously, the..."

Quincy Gagnon

"First visit here (from Ontario)… our experience this evening was amazing! Our server Andrea was outstanding (and she’s actually the Head..."

Paul Kinsman

"Great atmosphere, it’s a very nice and big restaurant. The food was not bad, but also not beyond my expectation as I heard really good things about..."

Susan Wang

"Famous landmark restaurant in Halifax with a haunting story to boot. Lovely ambience, attentive waitstaff. We ordered the Five Fishermen..."

B&T Clarke

"Great establishment! The servers were wonderful and nice. The owner coming by and checking on us was a wonderful touch. The food was great! Highly..."

Ethan Glenn

"This was our second dinner restaurant experience after McKelvie's. The restaurant is lavish and dare I say swanky. My party were seated in a private..."

On The HighWay of Life

"Carly is one of the best waiter I had in a long time. I have a bachelor degree in Hospitality and restauration management and used to be a restaurant..."

Audrey Deschenes

"Great beautiful modern lounge style dining experience. Food was amazing. We had a delicious lightly dressed ceasar salad with pumpernickel..."

Bruce Robinson

"I went with a group of folks. The seafood dish was excellent, they even made a separate risotto for me just in case it came it contact with..."

Raphaëlle Ferland

Gahan House Nova Centre

83/100 (2459 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Anytime I travel I try to find a place that makes you feel welcome like home. I stopped at several places along the harbor front and Gahan's was the..."

John Kennedy

"Great atmosphere and good food. Very conscious of food allergies � and the best patio in Halifax! Always enjoy going..."

Brianne Bonaparte

"Great fish and chips! Tried two dark beers and thought they were quite good. Wife had a burrito bowl and said she liked it. Service was friendly and..."

Rick Vernon

"What a great place to go! Fresh delicious oysters, great staff and food. Lots of people so it might be slow to wait but it's so worth..."

Melanie Blighe

"Fantastic spot! Great beer , delicious food and fantastic staff! A must try for sure..."

Marisa Bryanton

"Delicious food and generous portions! The interior is very cool, lots to look at and admire. Our server was really nice and patient despite our..."

Morla Phan

"I'll start with the pros. The calamari and mussels were excellent. Both season perfectly. The mussels were in an original sauce that most other..."

Chris Ugolini

"I visited here for the first time recently. The food was pretty tasty. I ordered the chicken wings, pork belly tacos, spinach salad and cheesecake...."

Alex Pike

"Spacious spot for large gatherings. Food-wise, loved the seafood chowder and the fish cakes. As for drinks, the Hibiscus sour was pretty memorable...."

Khoi Pham

"We had our office party in the private room of the restaurant. It was an amazing experience. Food was excellent and the service was..."

Jay Espino

"Came here for a company event. Food was great and private room was excellent. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend!! Don’t forget to follow..."

Vik Gandhi

"Dropped in for a quick drink with family who were waiting for a show at the local theatre to start. Despite not being in there very long it was very..."

Michelle Collins

"Amazing changes to the waterfront! I haven’t been for over 5 plus years and this restaurant is an amazing addition next to the Scotiabank centre..."

Annie w

"Every time I’ve gone to this restaurant I’ve had great service from the greeting staff to the servers. It’s got a welcoming atmosphere and the..."

Amie

"**04/2022 updated** I really love their food as always, but the service was not great sometimes. When we went visit the restaurant, they messed up..."

Carrie Guo

"We really enjoyed our meal at the new location. Sat on the patio on a warm evening and it was nice. Very good beer selection including their own and..."

Chris Cocek

"Stopped for lunch and were pleasantly surprised. The vibe is kind of like a sports bar. They brew their own beer, which I enjoyed. I had fish tacos..."

Robert Conti

"My partner and I went for date night. I got the haddock tacos and my partner got the fried chicken sandwich. The food was incredible the in-home beer..."

Alexandria Gough

"MUST TRY - Went to try something new today with my work crew. We decided to eat out on the patio which was a nice screened in area. Will definitely..."

Michael F

"A great atmosphere, the food is pretty good and the service has always been good. The beers they have are great, a great selection, especially the..."

bri

The Mercantile Social

81/100 (1306 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing service and food provided. The staff members are very supportive and welcoming. Thanking you for providing us amazing recommendations. All..."

michelle ann zoleta

"We reserved the private room and had a great time. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional! We will be..."

Nicole P

"The service is amazing from start to finish. One of the new managers checked in on us to chat and ensure we were doing well. My partner and I enjoyed..."

Cassidy Hughes

"Had a really awesome time with a group of friends. TMS has revamped their menu substantially and it shows. Really impressed with the quality of the..."

Trevor Bergmann

"This restaurant has changed management. It is wonderful. Our server MacKenzie was attentive and prompt. We ordered the calamari and I was pleased..."

Sharon Hallam

"I went here last night for dinner, and my expectations were not only met but exceeded. The atmosphere is lovely, inside or out on their patio which..."

Luxaiko

"Hands down the marchantile is the nicest place in Halifax. The food is amazing, the staff are super friendly and the dessert is..."

A. jalab

"This place has set the high bar for us, having recently dined at fine restaurants in Boston and NYC. What put the service over the top was I noticed..."

Ian Comeau

"I recently had a business lunch at the Mercantile Social. It had been a while since my last visit and was really pleased with both the food and..."

James Goode

"Had a wonderful meal. The atmosphere was great and the service was too. Will definitely recommend to..."

Ashley May

"Love the atmosphere - super cool vibe. We got the tuna tartare for an appetizer and I got the mushroom pasta as my main. Both were absolutely..."

Erika Eyking

"Went here for Burger Week 2023 for the Drive Thru burger and some onion rings. The restaurant/lounge is gorgeous. Ambiance is amazing. Host/Wait..."

Binary Buzz

"I got the pesto gnocchi and cunning familiar cocktail, as well as the beignets for dessert. I was pleasantly surprised at the portion size of the..."

Allison M.

"A truly great dining experience. Our server was amazing, she knew the menu inside outside which was very helpful to decide what to order from the..."

Sarah Rumley

"Great place for cocktails with a nice vibe. Had some small plates, I had Les Frites loaded fries which were nice but nothing..."

Alice M

"My husband and I hosted our rehearsal dinner here. It was difficult to find a restaurant with space for 25 in a private room, but MS has is! The..."

Jamie Purvis

"Didn't get to really try their food since we came here after dinner. Oysters were great and their local Jost Tidal Bay wine was..."

Robert Reyes Ong

Cut Steakhouse

81/100 (1213 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Was thoroughly impressed. Went there with my boyfriend for my birthday and everything was top notch. Our servers (I feel bad I don't remember their..."

Laura Loiseau

"Excellence at its best!!! Service, food and wine absolutely wonderful. Simply the best restaurant in Halifax..."

Sid Moreira

"Went to CUT for the first time ever last night. Made a reservation for 7pm, showed up at 6:36pm. The staff was extremely pleasant. The waitress sat..."

Morgan Fitz

"My husband and I celebrated our first anniversary on Sept 24th at the Cut and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The staff were so pleasent and every bite..."

Amanda T. Martin

"If there were more stars we would give them!! Our experience tonight was amazing. Fantastic service!! They made us feel like royalty:). We..."

Alison OBrien

"Great food, good atmosphere for my wife and I to enjoy our..."

Rex Simmonds

"Just had dinner earlier with my husband to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. It was a perfect choice. Good steak - had a boneless ribeye USDA. I..."

Fran Nicoyco

"Jonathan Paech and his the other assistant were fantastic class acts- food was amazing..."

Lisa MacDonald

"My partner and I came here after the Bill Burr comedy special. We both have never eaten at this establishment before but wanted to go somewhere extra..."

Alexandria Gough

"We visit 5 start steakhouses up and down the east coast of N.America and this has been the best one, bar none. Food absolutely divine. Not huge menu,..."

Oakley Burke

"Tonight, my wife and I dined at Cut to celebrate our 25th anniversary. What a nice evening! The steaks were perfect and a testament to the chef's..."

Bruce Fraser

"Hands down best steak I've ever had. The place is fancy and reservations are required. Nothing is overlooked here. Brown butter, heated plates, $250..."

Kevin Levi (Bix)

"Awesome steaks and even better service! My wife and I went here for a nice night out plus a friend had given us a gift certificate they had won in..."

Andrew Dickinson

"Great steak. One of the best I’ve had actually. We ordered the rib steak bone in and have nothing but great things to say about it. Our server was..."

Willem Ponikvar

"Absolutely hands down one of the best restaurants we have dined in. Fabulous food, service and atmosphere. Amazing dining experience. We are from..."

Phyllis Hendry

"Arrived with a group of 8 and it was easily the best steak I've had in Halifax. Service was fantastic. There was a little issue at the end when..."

Jeremy W

"Nice place for a business dinner or lunch. Had fresh oysters for starters, an Atlantic AAA steak and 1.5 lbs Atlantic lobster dinner with starch..."

OJ Eastekoff

"Date night with the hubby and had a delicious meal. Staff was great and entertaining (had the table side caesar). My one tiny critique would be that..."

Grace Kozhikott

"The best steak ever. Cooked to perfection and so flavorful. The ceasar salad made tableside was also one of the best salads I've..."

Tracy Hill

"The Cut Steakhouse in Halifax, Nova Scotia had delicious locally raised and marvelously aged #steaks. The accompaniments were "mmmm" inspiring too...."

Jo Go

"Magnificent! Some of the best scallops I’ve ever had, wonderful steak perfectly prepared, with well made accompaniments. The dessert was great -..."

Matt C

"Great ambiance a true culinary experience. Great servers knowledgeable and helpful they provided a great element to the meal through their..."

Ron

Sea Smoke

81/100 (2540 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"My family was there with another family on Monday, the day after Canada day. The decor, the ambiance, the attention to detail were splendid. The..."

Victoria Rariden

"Great experience my husband and I loved the oysters the wine was top notch , really friendly staff went out of their way to make sure everything was..."

Janice Huntley

"Beautiful restaurant with splendid service. Food is top-notch. Thank..."

Michael Anthony

"My daughters brought me to Sea Smoke because I commented on the lovely outdoor seating. Not only was the atmosphere beautiful but the food was..."

Marla Dunn

"It was a wonderful experience. We had the surf and turf and it was incredible; the scallops appetizer was equally stunning. The oysters were also..."

Chyanne Kehler

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sea Smoke in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and I must say, it was an unforgettable sushi experience. From the moment..."

Gina Parsons

"Our server was great. We could not get her name but she came from Britain and was very attentive and welcoming. She recommended some items on the..."

Salomé Menu

"Came in to Sea Smoke for the first time with friends visiting and was very impressed! The sushi was A+, I was very, very happy with all the food I..."

Adam Deutsch

"The food was delicious! We shared the calamari and the crispy rice with tuna as starters. We also had the local oysters which were all delicious...."

Victoria

"Great outdoor eating by the sea. Prices are a bit high but quality is here! The service is perfect and the decor is lovely. There are some great..."

Nathalie Pedro

"A picturesque restaurant on the Halifax waterfront. It welcomes you with a wonderful atmosphere and a pleasant appearance. Waiters and staff in..."

Bogdan Krupin

"Honestly I loved everything about our experience at Sea Smoke! It was a bit chilly out but the fire and blankets were amazing and really I wouldn’t..."

Zoe Rivera

"One of the best oysters! Sushi was alright, that was spicy salmon and dynamite but the dynamite was literally just shrimp tempura and tempura bits..."

E. RB.

Mckelvie's Delishes Fishes Dishes

80/100 (2704 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Grabbed an elaborate lunch at this restaurant. It’s hard to miss as it’s right next behind the Maritime Museum and also has a good rating on..."

Mahjabeen Alam

"I loved McKelvie’s!!!! They have THE BEST clam chowder in Halifax, also love that they use fish broth for the clam chowder where most places..."

Anika Dhalla

"I went for dinner in McKelvie's, and the experience was just fine. The best thing about this restaurant is the staff and the service you receive from..."

Reza Sattarzadeh Nowbari

"My wife and I had just wrapped attending the Hal-Con convention and were looking for a nearby spot to try out. As soon as we got inside we were met..."

Matthew Matlock

"Our server James was wonderful! He was kind and patient taught me how to eat my first whole lobster. They were able to accommodate a seafood/fish..."

Kristin & Nathan Crawford

"My family were in Halifax for the week. McKelvie's has been around for a long time now. I remember dining here back in 1998. The fresh seafood is..."

On The HighWay of Life

"This is a beautiful place for sure with an upscale atmosphere. We tried the scallops, cajun shrimp, haddock croquette, seafood chowder, and oysters...."

Laura Scott

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at McKelvie's, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. From the moment I stepped..."

Nasif Shah

"Came here for dinner with my wife. Food was great, we waited for 30-45min but totally understandable because the restaurant was full. Fresh seafood..."

Tam Duong

"A local told us about this place. They had tasty drinks and wicked good food. Lobster roll and crab bisque were..."

Ray Taylor

Harbourstone Pour House

Wheelchair Accessible

"Celebrated a special anniversary dinner last night. We were welcomed with such warmth & kindness. Our server, Hali rocked it! She was truly a rock..."

Sadie Jane

"Tasty ribs, cold beer, great place to meet. Thinking about that double Oban on the rocks and some hockey..."

Loi Tran

"Best seafood chowder in Halifax!!! Great..."

Melanie Spurr

"Came here on a Sunday Evening. It’s located inside the Marriott Hotel at the Waterfront but apparently they do have a patio too. We sat indoors..."

Chetanpreet Singh Sachdeva

"Lovely Restaurant is located inside the hotel with a beautiful atmosphere. Great staff, the manager, she was amazing & super friendly, made my drinks..."

Kim Y.

"A great bar for drinks. I didn’t eat any food so no comments. The atmosphere is great. People in Halifax are..."

Vikram Patil

"The service was the best part! Hannah and Christian were fantastic and fun to be served by! The burger was tasty (although I think I let the bun get..."

Lyndsay

"We popped in to grab some appetizers to share after walking around the Halifax Waterfront on an overcast day. Staff were awesome, the food - nachos,..."

Michelle S

"My husband and I had breakfast here this morning! We LOVED the cute booth. So cozy. The atmosphere was great. We were pleasantly surprised ar the..."

Ashley Banks

"Atmosphere is the best. Love the booths, bold colors, light fixtures. Very instaworthy. My service tonight was also really..."

Bel Elizabeth

"My wife and I ate here while staying at the Marriott. We both had the eggs Benedict with home fries. Everything was very good and cooked perfectly...."

Doug

"This is a special place to have breakfast - the staff is very nice and the ambiance is modern and relaxing. We like to sit in a booth which is like a..."

good job bob

"Lovely experience with great food and service. Rommel was amazing with a huge constant..."

M M

"Can't stop at 5 stars on how this Marriott Waterfront property presented and delivered an amazing Christmas Brunch. Lobster Benedict 🦞 with an..."

Grant Walker

"I've been to the Harbourstone Pour House many times, usually for their Wednesday trivia night. Quite often there is a Weekly special Trivia Snack,..."

Anish Naqvi

"The chowder is full of seafood, and the fish and chips had the best batter I’ve ever had! Highly..."

Jeremy Johnston

"I've had a lot of chowder in a lot of places and this is probably the best in the city. About to dig into my steak..."

Allan Haggett

"I have gluten and dairy allergies so it's hard to find restaurants that do a good job cooking a delicious meal without those two staples. The..."

JoeL landry

"The breakfast here is always wonderful, no matter how busy it is we are met with lovely service and tasty food every time. The eggs Benedict is the..."

Sarah Knight

Pickford & Black

76/100 (1051 ratings)

"Nice ambiance, a good place next to the water. we ordered oysters, fish&chips, chowder, lobster rolls, mussels and salad. The quality of the food is..."

F K

"Decided to try this place because of the beautiful patio they had and I was pleasantly surprised. There was a small waiting time for being seated..."

Chetanpreet Singh Sachdeva

"We went tonight for the first time & had an amazing experience! Our waitress, Jade, was lovely! She was friendly, efficient and was quick to make..."

Hannah Thorburn

"Had my first whole lobster 🦞 experience here. Honestly, it was very expensive but a wonderful experience. Sitting outside was spectacular. Our..."

Julie Anne

"We had a wonderful time this afternoon! Such a kid-friendly restaurant. The staff were all smiles for our 2 & 3 year olds. Nice kids menu with big..."

Maggie Schekk

"Great atmosphere, the views are great, local drinks a very cold and the food is 5 Star. First time there and I will be back. If you are with friends..."

Keanu McGill

"What a nice spot to have dinner on our first night in Halifax. We sat outside near the water and watched boats go by as we ate. I had fish tacos and..."

Mary DJ1018

"Beautiful View at Sunset -duh. Was pleasantly low decibals to the rest of the Buslin' Boardwalk -so the escape from that was Solace. The fancy fries..."

ClusterFuxCrystals

"Update: We stopped by again for some drinks and oysters recently. I had a couple of the Gahan fall pumpkin pints which is an excellent beer. I..."

Doug

"Listen, my favourite food that I absolutely have to get at any restaurant is a starter caesar salad. And this place is top 3 for me. Good portions,..."

Katie D

Salty's

74/100 (4404 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"When I was in Halifax for a day, I had to have seafood by the pier, so I stopped by Salty’s. The restaurant is a bit weird because it has a formal..."

Tiana Feng

"Excellent service. Great food. Pleasant atmosphere. The fish was cooked perfectly and the salads were very fresh. Our waiter was knowledgeable and..."

Wade Adams

"I had supper this evening at Salty's. I had a view of Halifax Harbour and watched the ferries go back and forth between Halifax and..."

Teena In Toronto

"Really good lobster and steak. Portions were small and a bit expensive. Mussels were fresh and the sauce was excellent. There was an..."

K2

"Maybe the best lobster I've ever had. It was fresh and boiled to perfection. Great juicy flavour to the steamed meat it was impeccable, dropping out..."

Tunit

"This restaurant just about missed my five minute rule, ie I expect a server to come around within 5 minutes of sitting down... So it took awhile..."

TheDude1974

"On our visit to halifax we went to saltys 4 times...the food is excellent...although you are paying top price for food the scenery is great(on the..."

EZE

"Food here was good, had crab cakes which were all crab and very fresh. Service was very good..."

Kelly6161

"Absolutely wonderful! Recommended to us as we wanted fish/seafood. Service was perfect: thank you Curtis! Great menu choice recommendations by..."

Lucie

"I'm not a seafood expert. I grew up on the prairies. That's my excuse. Regardless, I wasn't going to pass up on the offer from a local of a lobster..."

Douglas Miske

"Twice. Went twice in two days. Portions good. Service was awesome. Food was acceptable for..."

Shon

"Good all around.. Good food, service, and atmosphere. A little pricey for what you get, but above..."

P-Blade

"Salty has a beautiful water front view. The food is fresh and prices are reasonable. I particularly liked the cod and crab..."

David Worrall

"Very tasty fish here. Being an upscale restaurant on the waterfront means pricier food but they are fantastic. This is a seafood restaurant so if you..."

Jughead Jones

"Very Good. Salty's has two areas, downstairs and upstairs. I have yet to eat upstairs where the experience is more refined. I usually eat downstairs..."

Candu

"I got recommendations about this hideaway by the harbor by a few people so checked it out and was very impressed with all aspects of service and..."

Daniel Ince

"Alright, nothing special. Hello Halifax! Our first (well we arrived the night prior) day in Halifax on our electives and Salty's it is...."

M

"Sat upstairs and had a great view of the harbour. Service was great as was the food. The crabcakes may have been the best I've ever had while the..."

PsychEatery

"Awesome view, great service, friendly atmosphere, excellent..."

Ryan W

"Next time you say? Well the food was pricey… tasted good but nothing great. However, the good service and location warrants another visit – but..."

Sandra Nguy

"It’s was the perfect day for lunch on the pier and we took at table outside. Waiter was friendly and took good care of us. We had the fresh lobster..."

Yiatin Chu

"Our cruise dock at Halifax. My sister likes to have steamed lobster and some fresh seafood. Salty's is not our first pick. But the ones that we tried..."

Jessica Cheng

"Lovely spot for a hearty meal right on the waterfront, with a view of the water everywhere you look. Jill was my server and she was fantastic,..."

Jozy

"A bit of a high class restaurant here with simply lovely staff, all very gracious and polite despite their young age who have to put up with all kind..."

EV US

"A classic staple on the Halifax waterfront. Sally’s offers two menus. Their downstairs and upstairs, the latter being a bit more upscale. We opted..."

Steph L

"One of the best places I’ve eaten at in Halifax!! The location is amazing, right beside the water. The service was friendly and the food was..."

Maitrayiee

"Highly recommend. Great views of the water while enjoying delicious food. I went twice while in Halifax. I enjoyed the seafood platter and lobster...."

Jo Tapa

"We enjoyed a lovely dinner on the lower floor. The menu was exactly what we were looking for - casual seafood. We sat at a booth with a great view..."

Kate

"We had a great dinner here sitting outside on the deck watching the boats go by and enjoying the sunset. The staff was extremely helpful waiting on..."

John Thompson

"I have no constructive criticism to offer here. It was amazing! The sunny day made the outside, on the water, deck experience perfect. The fish n..."

Freddy Beach

Waterfront Warehouse Restaurant

70/100 (3387 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"So Jo wait to get in, extremely expensive, expected of seafood, but a little too much. Service was mediocre, could have been much better. Waitress..."

Kimberly H

"Great spot! Server was super friendly, she's what we always hope for when we dine out. They have someone in the kitchen that really knows their..."

Freddy Beach

"Oozing charm and class at the same time. This restaurant has professional and friendly staff that all work together as a team. We never felt ignored..."

John William Wade

"I was doing domestic tourism, I went with my family to Nova Scotia, we took a tour, we visited several restaurants until we found this one. The best..."

RAFAEL MARTIR MATEO

"Overall a last minute dine in as we were walking and getting hungry so we decided to just give this a try as it was right there on the harbour..."

Dan Pak

"Although we ran into this restaurant to escape a heavy downpour, I am glad we came here. After ordering some drinks to hide from the rain, we got..."

James C

"Try to find the restaurant that serves the whole 🦞 lobster. Unfortunately, they just ended their lobster season . So we go with lobster roll..."

Jessica Cheng

"The patio is a pleasant place to be in summer. Suitable for families, friends or couples. I loved the fact that they have a special menu for..."

Omezine TOUMIA

"Fantastic food, service and experience! The best fish & chips I’ve ever had! Large portion, great fries. Worth a visit for..."

Cameron Stotz

"Food is decent. Calamari was lacking seasoning. Dip was above average. Apple compote ratio to fritter is to much. Ahi tuna Sandwich was amazing. The..."

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