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"Visiting from BC and when asked for a good local place to go was recommended to come here. The service was amazing, the food was some of the best i..."

Jane Lo

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)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"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

Brooklyn Warehouse Canadian Bistro

85/100 (1543 ratings)

"Great food, great service and drinks! Had the dragons breath salad and a burger. Also the Olivia Pope drink is so..."

Louise Primeau

"Had a lovely time with David & Kelly at the Brooklyn Warehouse. The food was fantastic just blew us away. Fresh, great flavour, perfect combination..."

Barbara Lowe

"Celebrated my birthday there yesterday with my husband and one of my sons. We love the atmosphere and decor. The food was amazing and my son,..."

Ashley McIntosh

"Excellent food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Fine selection of local..."

Todd Lowe

"Great restaurant, our server explained the dishes and waiting times, I had the ground brisket, hubby has the pork chop. Great beers, wonderful food,..."

Ken Groves

"I had the Brooklyn Burger with triple cooked home wedges. So delish with their back bacon, and the Dijon-mayo dip was so enjoyable on the burger...."

Helen Teed

"Best fish sandwich I've ever had. Great atmosphere and staff. Don't know what took me so long to check this place out. Will be back..."

Julie Guy

"Had an awesome time on our anniversary dinner. Excellent service and a delicious..."

Bill Clarke

"Great food. Great place. Wonderful..."

Alan Burnside

"We had an awesome late lunch here. It was quiet and cozy and we really enjoyed it. We had our kids with us and they don't really cater to kids but..."

Lisa Colpitts Smith

"Excellent place all around. The arctic char was incredible. I will be..."

Ehdria Em

"We loved everything we had. Will be back. Locally sourced and very..."

Mark Russell

"Great service, food was delicious. We went for lunch. Nice..."

Dan Ferguson

"Amazing food and fantastic service!!! I'll be..."

Kyle Doiron

"Amazing food great spot to try out! Can't wait to go back and try something..."

Ryan Maclean

"Would recommend venturing to the North End for a meal here. Excellent cocktails, inventive menu and attentive service made it an enjoyable..."

AdventureGal

"Brooklyn Warehouse is a fantastic and eclectic place that delivers far more than funky decor. The food is creative yet not over salted and it has..."

John Rudolph

"Amazing ! The Brooklyn burger is hands down the best burger in Nova Scotia , great atmosphere average prices , limited menu , but everything is..."

Tiffany Macdonald

"Great Food and atmosphere. The food here is so good! With complex flavours and techniques the food was elevated. The atmosphere is great and..."

Julia.no.1

"Very good. You pay but it is well worth the price. Recommend the lamb & dragons breath..."

Dave Howard

"Great food. I heard about this place recently so I took a friend for lunch. I had the salad with dragon's breath cheese. It was very yummy. My friend..."

Peppergrinder

"Absolutely phenomenal! Waiter was fantastic and knowledgeable and the food was just outstanding. I had the rabbit 3 ways and a delicious chocolate..."

Patrick Manning

"Brooklyn burger was great, service was great. Only problem I have is that the place is very noisy. It's hard to talk to the people youre..."

Bakkus

"Great food and Atmosphere. My husband and I have dined at Brooklyn Warehouse many times. The Brooklyn burger is a classic and the warm spinach and..."

EmilyM

"The Pork Chops with rice and roasted vegetables on the dinner menu is amazing. The rice preparation and whiskey reduction sauce was a winning..."

Tony Hage

"Went on Friday night at 7:30 and it was very busy. This might be a combination of being a small place and having tasty food. We both had the mushroom..."

Jughead Jones

"Review of my 2 visits. I have eaten here twice and I will be back again. My first visit we had burgers and a grill cheese. Was nice , fresh ,..."

Batman

"Excellent. I just ate dinner here and the food was absolutely delicious. I had the PigFish starter (pork belly, scallops, butternut puree and..."

Claire

"Grand slam lamb. A quick stop for lunch reminded how much I like Brooklyn. My colleague and I both ordered a sandwich, her the bahn mi and the..."

Debaucherist

"Good, but a little disappointed. Had the Red Fish, and my wife had the mousaka stack. Both were a little on the salty side. The apps and atmosphere..."

Foody Newfy

"Excellent service from fantastic staff! Excellent food and atmosphere! My favorite restaurant. Big..."

Sean H

"The "Three Little Pigs" sandwich on the lunch menu (on 'til 5pm) was awesome. A must for any fan of pork, just be sure to skip breakfast. Great..."

Andrew H

"Favorite restaurant in town. Never had a bad meal and great service. Perfect for relaxing..."

Rob

"Every time I go I have had a great meal and service. Execellent coffee and love the..."

Beau Cleeton

"All in all Brooklyn Warehouse has never disappointed me, and its a great mix of casual & fine dining and never fails to incorporate local products!..."

CCait

"Brooklyn Warehouse offers a pleasant dining atmosphere with great service and well thought out dishes and drinks. However, although the food is..."

Sandra Nguy

"Adam ordered the Beef Tartare and claims it was the best that he ever had. The presentation of the appetizer alone was enough to make your mouth..."

Gabrielle Peyton

"I was really impressed with our first Brooklyn Warehouse experience, and can’t wait to return for dinner some..."

EdibleLegible

"While on a split shift the other day, Brent and I dropped into the Brooklyn Warehouse for a late lunch. We had actually planned to eat at the market..."

Kathy

"The atmosphere was delightful, and we loved how they've repurposed this building. The menu had loads of great choices for lunch. The food was very..."

Mindy Vinqvist-Tymchuk

"Absolutely stunning atmosphere and ambiance. Expertly curated wine list. Extremely well prepared dishes. Knowledgeable and approachable servers...."

Robbie Loftus White

"Have to give it an amazing review. We were a larger group of 8. Our server was fun and attentive. New menu was out last night. Sirloin was cooked..."

Dawn White

"Brittney, thank you for the best meal I've had in Halifax in the two weeks I've been here. Bar kismet and bicycle theif are good but perhaps over..."

Nick Schoeps

"Top-notch food. Some of the best I've eaten in Halifax. I had a potato leek soup, which was very good, although I could have done without the pickled..."

Stewart Rand

"Absolutely stunning! Someone who makes important decisions at this restaurant has their priorities in order. The atmosphere isn't overly fussy or..."

Jeremie Doiron

"Always have good food and a good experience here. My wife loves the haddock entree. She got it the last two times we were here and loved it both..."

Steve

"Delicious food. Relaxed atmosphere. My partner had the mussels and sirloin and I had the scallops and halibut. All were really enjoyable. Wil..."

T C

"Brooklyn Warehouse is an awesome neighborhood spot, with a great atmosphere. The service was fantastic. I like the menu, I ordered the fried chicken..."

Mylene Fraser

"Great atmosphere great food! The drinks were unusual and delicious. PEI Oysters were fresh. All mains were good and reasonably..."

R Dobson

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

Le Bistro By Liz

85/100 (2050 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Live Music

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were unfamiliar with the city and the restaurant offerings so the pick was basically restaurant roulette. We won big with this one. Everything..."

Reid Cooper

"It was my birthday...the big 50. As soon as we walked in we were greeted promptly and taken to our table. I was first taken by the ambience...."

Charlene Dixon

"I enjoyed everything about it; the atmosphere, the menu, the quality of the food, the reasonably priced wine list and the service. What a great..."

Thomas Colbourne

"My meal was delicious - the chef was able to give me a tasty and visually pleasing grilled salmon dinner in spite of my restricted diet. The wait..."

Orris Orlando

"The best restaurant in all of Halifax, food is to die for, ambiance and setting is beautiful. Liz is often there and she is incredibly nice. The live..."

Alisha Lawson

"Old favourite still pleases! I had been to Le Bistro (as I believe it was known then) some twenty years ago and had been thoroughly pleased with..."

Marcel De Hêtre

"We had been searching for the perfect little date spot since moving here. Last Saturday we found it! This place is just darliing. lovely service,..."

Nicole N Christian Victory

"Amazing atmosphere, amazing food & great service. I highly recommend for business lunches, dates, and dinner with friends. I have been here a few..."

Jill MacDonald

"Great atmosphere, great service, great food and great prices! I loved that I could find something healthy (pot-au-feu) and my hubby could still find..."

Tanya Campbell

"Amazing spot & staff!! Celebrating Mom's 84th Birthday with the family. Food delicious. Will definitely return & would highly recommend. Prices..."

Gina Leblanc-Upshaw

"Always a great place to go!! The staff are amazing as is the..."

Cathy Squires-Callaghan

"Seafood crepes are absolutely amazing! Le Bistro is the best restaurant in..."

Keith Gelhorn

"Their weekend brunch menu was awesome. The big breakfast was generous and yummy. Pancakes were buttery and fluffy as cotton. Avocado on SD was..."

Jessie Tiam

"First day in Halifax, so we had to go with local recommendation and tried the very popular French bistro. As you walk in, it has a great atmosphere,..."

Richard Allen

"They welcome us with great enthusiasm. The ambiance of this place is so appealing. We tried salmon and seafood crepe. Both dishes were delicious and..."

Fazeela Waqar

"Lovely place tucked away adjacent to Park Victoria apartments. I’ve been here several times when in Halifax & am never disappointed. Highly..."

Lucia Resendes

"A reliable spot for a quick meal, with a relaxed atmosphere and great vibes. The service here is always excellent! The food is consistent in quality..."

Erica Baguma

"We went to the Bistro because it was close to the QEII and reputed to be celiac-safe. The restaurant was eclectic, cozy, and welcoming. Everyone who..."

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"Our server Colin was friendly and suggested a nice pairing of wine- I’m not usually a fan of red wine but this one was great and complimented our..."

Erin P

"We went to the restaurant today with a table of three for brunch. Delicious food, attentive service, we didn't have to wait long for the food. I..."

NQ Linh

"Very nice classy restaurant. Service was exceptional. The Filet Mignon served exactly as requested. The crème brulée had an exquisite crust. All..."

Phil Vania

"Really nice French Bistro inspired restaurant. The service is perfect. The food is nice. Many gluten free options! The prices are really fair!..."

Nathalie Pedro

Epicurious Morsels

"Book a table before you go! This special spot in North End Halifax have experienced staff and top-notch food. I've been there a couple of times..."

Prag

"The reality was very different from my expectations. I was thinking of an old, stodgy, classic silver service restaurant. I wasn't expecting a great..."

Sandy Walsh

"Had a wonderful first experience at The Ostrich Club in the hydrostone celebrating my partners graduation today. We tried all kinds of the amazing..."

Adam Deutsch

"My friend was recommended this place, so we thought we’d start our night here. What an amazing experience from the moment we walked in we were..."

Tony Rein REBEL

"Excellent meal and great cocktails. Each of the small sharing plates we had were delicious with a melody of flavours. A great spot, we will..."

Nate Matthews

"We reserved a table for the Valentine's day and it's above my expectations. The food is uniquely decorated, cooked, and seasoned, reminding me of..."

Van Ngo

"Best meal I have had in Halifax for quite some time. Great food and ambience + I could have a conversation with my wife and actually hear each..."

Michael Brown

"I couldn't say enough good things about it. Aside from being a regular customer, we had our post-wedding supper here. The service couldn't have been..."

Charles MacKenzie

"Although this isn't the type of place that you stumble across (it's way too special for that), my wife and I happened to find ourselves dining at the..."

Dave Stephens

"I am writing this review before the bill comes because truely - the cost doesn't matter. Each dish was a star on its own, but here's how I would rate..."

Shanelle Mason

"🚨🚨🚨🦪🦪🦪🍹🍷🥰🥰🥰🥰 I hope these emojis provide a glimpse of the amazing experience we had at the ostrich club last..."

Has Jalil

"We went to the restaurant because it was highly rated and weren’t disappointed at all. Super nice service, super delicious and tasty dishes,..."

Anna-Lena Gruenagel

"First time at the Ostrich Club and what a wonderful experience. Did not know what small plates meant but every dish we ordered was uniquely prepared..."

Lillian Leonard

"We had a very nice dinner . Good atmosphere and very good service. Food was excellent but portions are smaller and can be pricey. Limited beer..."

Chris Cocek

"A nice dining gem in the Halifax Hydrostone. Very pleasant atmosphere, friendly service, and good food. Gluten-free and vegan options are available...."

Christine Jennings

"By far one of the most incredible culinary experiences in Halifax. Having tried many of their competitors I have to say that The Ostrich Club..."

John Mcnally

"A lovely location, amazing service and food! I am blessed with severe allergies but the server and kitchen staff were able to accommodate me and keep..."

Ryan G. Osborne

"Enjoyed every aspect of the evening with my girlfriends. Our server went above and beyond during the course of our stay. Very informed about the menu..."

Cahley Meldrum

The Five Fishermen Restaurant

84/100 (4105 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Dinner

Fine Dining

"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

Baton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar

81/100 (2702 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Validated Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"So we decided to try this place after several years of saying we were going to try it. My first impression when we looked at the menu was kind of..."

Aaron Antonello

"We visited Halifax this weekend and the food here was for sure the best food I have ever eaten at a restaurant. I had the baton rouge burger with..."

Felicia Foote

"Fantastic atmosphere, our server, Cora was amazing, so accommodating,knowledgeable and when she didn't know she went and found the answer... The ribs..."

Andrew Sponagle

"We went there last evening for our Anniversary. Food was amazing and our server Aaron was wonderful. We ate way too much! We have tried Amano, IL..."

Ann McKenna

"Visited here today... great atmosphere, great food, great service. Jason, Jess, and Aaron are spectacular! Jess makes a mean sangria (made with..."

Sharla Rae Yakimowich

"This evening my girlfriend and I went to baton rouge for the first time, everything from start to finish was excellent. Our food was amazing and our..."

James Little

"This was our first visit!! Amazing service by Sandi our server. It was really busy and honestly our food was a long time before it was served...."

Tracy Hodder Osborne

"I was in on Saturday evening and had the Cajun blackened steak. The food, service, music and atmosphere was fantastic! The hostess was INCREDIBLY..."

Melissa Doucette

"We were at Baton Rouge, last night, for my daughter’s 17th birthday. It was our 5th time and, like the previous 4 times, it was amazing. I was..."

Shawn Sampson

"One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The lobster tail and filet mignon..."

Debbie Dixon Rodgers

"The service was number 1 and the food even better .... the staff were the most friendly I have ever seen in a restaurant. ....very courteous and very..."

Cathy Beebe Kalte

"Delicious food, awesome staff and great atmosphere! 11/10..."

Judie Mayo

"Had dinner with my boyfriend and the service was well above expectation! Stayed for over two hours and never felt rushed by the staff in any way. The..."

Elizabeth JB

"Great time, sat at a table in the bar areas and Anja was a breath of fresh air. Loved it. Food was special also, Chicken mushroom risotto and the..."

Ed Daggett

"I'm going to round up my rating, where I feel like it was more than 4.5, but the experience was too good to give it a 4. I felt the main dishes..."

Alain Savoie

"Beautiful setting in an old building, however there is a smell of old musty water but that could have been because of how humid the weather was. ..."

Ken Wight

"I had the Baton rouge burger (without lettus and tomato) which was quite good, the pricing is appropriate, not too high or of great value. My..."

Alex

"A dozen of my colleagues and I had a lovely evening supper there. The beverages , food and service were all top notch! Richi was our server and he..."

Andrea MacKay

"Service was fast and friendly! Nice decor! Appetizers and Entrees were delicious (Tempura shrimp and salmon/loaded baked..."

bill mac

"Loved this restaurant! The ambience was nice, the food was great, and the service was good too! Just wish there was more vegetables offered as I am a..."

Ya'mirah Taylor

"Fantastic service and great food. A nice warm atmosphere in the perfect location. It was a great venue for a..."

Jamanda Doyle

"For all the times I stay in Halifax and this is the first time here….shame on me. I promise to be better. Had a craving for steak and I can tell..."

Bill McBay

"Great place, food and staff. I Had the Louisiana Chicken Salad. Large and delicious. My server, Sarah, was..."

Kenn Grant

"We just had our hockey Christmas dinner at the Halifax location. Our servers Sarah, Janessa, and Kiersten were absolutely amazing and attentive with..."

Christine Hynes

"Very friendly staff. They were very kind and speedy. You can tell there's a good staff environment based on all interactions I had seen. Food doesn't..."

Renard Gajadhar

"Saw this location when walking and decided to give it a try. They have quite a varied menu with multiple options including non seafood related. I had..."

Vikki Pink

"Server was amazing, polite preffesional and very approachable. The ribs were amazingly tender. I was not really a fan of the BBQ sauce but they..."

Andrew Bourque

"I want to thank you. Today I celebrated my birthday with my colleagues. All the food was very tasty, all the drinks were excellent, the service was..."

Златослава Рудницька

"Exceptional food, service, and energy. A little piece of nostalgia parked in the downtown core. Couldn't be happier with the experience. Great food,..."

Sharon Naomi Richardson

"** Update from first review . Just as great . I Went back to Baton Rouge once again , this time for a Burger week burger , the "Diner Burger" , and..."

Kristy Snow

"The Jalapeno Melt burger at Bâton Rouge is a must-try! The burger is perfectly cooked and the combination of jalapeno and melted cheese gives it a..."

Mitchell

Cut Steakhouse

81/100 (1213 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"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

Niche Lounge

75/100 (1981 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a wonderful experience at niche! We went with a group of friends and everyone loved their food, plus they had a great happy hour. The..."

Kelsey Maxwell

"The latest incarnation of a Halifax institution. Much better than their last location. Still not sure what the vibe is here. Is it a sports bar? Is..."

Sandy Walsh

"Enjoyed the ambience and food. I ordered a club sandwich with a side of fries. The food tasted good, but would taste better with an alternative..."

Sachit Jain

"Always love niche! I come here weekly and their food is always tasty with decent price. Their happy hours never disappoint you. I love their..."

Carrie Guo

"Drinks and apps are reasonably priced during happy hours. I would suggest going for the Martinis if you are there on a Thursday - same price/liquor..."

Nathan McCain

"Liked my first time being here. The food was decent. Everything went better because of the staff! They have a lot of tables tho to accommodate groups..."

Eden Llego

"Always a good time at Niche. Consistent service, prices, selection, and quality. Always lots of sports on the TV's but a quiet enough spot to have..."

Justin Burt

"Alex, Bish and Matt are the BEST bartenders in town. Love this place and their cocktails. Nachos and wings also..."

Dewey Prevett

"Hosted a large meet and greet event in the 2 private rooms. The food and service was excellent and the atmosphere and space was perfect for what we..."

Jamie Eliasson

"Very nice staff quick service and great..."

Justin Bshop

"Changed my 4 star to a 5 star because of the amazing new improvments at the new location, the food menu is creative and is being executed very..."

Panga Ward

"Great place, excellent service, reasonable price s and fun..."

Nick Tentomas

"Alex was an absolutely amazing server and made my whole night. Would come back here any day to see..."

Lesley Morrison

"Friendly waitresses and bar tenders. Great food and..."

Melody Meisner

"Great spot for work functions, they have a private room that gives you an opportunity to enjoy a gathering in an intimate setting. Highly..."

Niro Tham

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

La Cucina Cafe Pizzeria & Spaghetti House

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"The food was excellent, service was great when we got it... The atmosphere was lacking... We were in a very dark corner. We need flashlights to read..."

Alex C. Moreno

"This is a great place for a quiet lunch in the park. If you are traveling or meeting with people with sensory issues, this might be a good choice -..."

Daphne Sleigh

"Update to below post! The quality and taste of food are still excellent and they must have added additional kitchen staff as wait time was much..."

Ashley Manzer

"It was several years since I had a meal at La Cucina and it was at their Dartmouth Crossing location. I enjoyed the meal very much but lived in..."

Catherine Wende

"There was a storm and we were the only ones there. It was lovely, the food was delicious and prompt. It wasn't overly noisey like some restaurants..."

Elisabeth “and” Steve

"Just happened on this place by accident but was really happy that I did. The decor is amazing, the service is commendable and the food is delicious...."

Alexa Lam

"The meal and the service was wonderful. They changed the menu up a bit since the last time I was there, but they still had gnocchi which made me..."

Hilary Ann Greene

"Reasonable prices, nice staff, solid pasta. I find the atmosphere nicer in the evening, as it can feel a little too bright and hollow with too much..."

smittyleafs

"Food is delicious, service is friendly and atmosphere is great for a date night. I do wish they had more vegetarian options as the selection in that..."

Joseph Mesh

"Great food, wonderful and friendly staff, great location. Lots of parking available, although the area can be busy on weekends/evenings. I've been..."

Alain Girard

"Good food, decently priced, but the service (from the kitchen) is just a bit slower than I prefer. The waitress was great though. I will be back,..."

Kevin Anderson

"Lovely atmosphere, food was fabulous. Our service was so upbeat and friendly. Was my first time there but will be back for..."

Sandra White

"Arancini were good but not great. The were out of veal, this is good and bad as it was because they were busy but I didn't get to try it. Had the..."

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