TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Halifax - Updated November 2024

"It’s a nice simple place located next to the Pier 21 area. The seating is beautiful with interiors reminding you of Italy(or I believe that’s the..."

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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)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"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

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had an excellent time! The performers were very interactive and included many of the guests in the show. The food was great and the drinks were..."

Leah Johnston

"Had a great evening! The food was excellent and the staff incredible....from the "barkeep" to the people behind the scenes, all very friendly and..."

Angie Gauthier Guy

"Threw out "christmas" staff party here in January and I can't wait to go back for the next show! Everything; from planning a night for 24ppl, the..."

Ryan Hayes

"Great show, great food, great price. Excellent entertainers engage the audience in a fun evening with a delicious meal to..."

Andy Robinson

"I was amazed at how busy they were. Waitering/waitressing is not an easy job and they never lost a beat playing their roles as well! Didn't realize..."

Susan Worville

"This is the second show my husband and I attend at the Grafton Street Dinner Theatre. "The Show Must Go On" had me laughing out loud throughout..."

Renée Curry

"Fantastic evening. Celebrating our wedding anniversary Food was delish.. salad as an entre would have been a nice option. Cast were so friendly..."

Peggy Carroll

"We all had an awesome time. The food was great and the whole night flowed very well! Definitely recommend Take A Chance On..."

Tricia Lewis Murphy

"We saw Take a Chance on Me and loved it! Great music, lots of laughs and good food. Would definitely recommend Grafton Street Dinner..."

Tina Delaney

"Was a very fun night out. The staff are great at their jobs and seeing them stay in character made the night that much more fun. The meal is..."

Glen MacKenzie

"I had the best time out. I have never smiled and laughed so hard. The cast was so entertaining and made us feel so welcome. I cant wait to do it..."

Tanya Wilton

"I have attended performances here on two separate occasions and had a lot of fun both times. The combination of live music, performing a play, and..."

James C

"This theater has been going for years, and it never disappoints! Lots of laughs, great acting, good food. I had seafood chowder, roast beef with..."

Julie Hetherington

"Thank you for that fabulous performance 🎭 last night. It's been about six years since I've been there. It has been long overdue and we've..."

William “Ray” Drysdale

"An excellent time... highly recommended. The staff work super hard... singing, playing instruments, acting, serving and clearing. The show is..."

Madeleine Harvey-Raymond

"Cute little dinner theatre where the actors are also the wait staff. The food was ok, nothing special. The line at the bar seemed a bit long. The..."

Charmaigne Letourneau

"Do much fun and interactive. Food was amazing and the service stellar. The actors were phenomenal talented. Can not wait to go..."

Beth Wildbore

"I went to the holly dolly christmas show For starters both bartenders are friendly courteous and make some amazing drinks The cast sang and danced..."

Ian Tulloch

"What a great night of entertainment. Food was delicious. The service and the acting was great. Hilarious. I laughed so much. Would definitely go back..."

Glenda Wright

"Loved the show!!! Food was meh, but everything else was great. Fun night out with colleagues..."

Maggie Killen

"Had a fantastic time , cast was funny and food was good . Loved the way the cast interacted with the crowd . Really made us feel a part of the show..."

Todd S

"We had a really fun time here! It was a Christmas show with lots of Christmas songs. The food is not bad, but don't expect a 4 or 5 star meal. ..."

Ena Paul

"Went for the first time ,did not know what to expect but absolutely loved it. Food and drinks were excellent entertainment was great. Would love to..."

Barbara Culliton

"Went here with my wife for a work Christmas party. Very nice atmosphere at the bar before the show. The show itself was extremely entertaining and..."

Jeremy Rafuse

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

Lakeside Bar & Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lakeside is attached to where we are staying. The complimentary breakfast rotates it menu daily so you always have fresh options in the morning. Plus..."

Jen and Mike

"A surprising hidden gem. Lovely patio, yummy and approachable food. I lived in Halifax for years and would always venture downtown for dinner, but I..."

Sara Limpert

"A lovely location for this Best Western Hotel situated on the shore of chocolate lake. Very convenient drive to Halifax harbor. And the attached..."

Rod McKenzie

"The restaurant definitely punches above it's weight. Went for high tea and wasn't disappointed. Staff were great and price point was bang..."

Sandy Walsh

"One of the best burgers I've had in the city!! BBQ Bacon Jam. You can't go..."

Jordan Dickie

"Stayed at the hotel . Our server was Joe. He was so friendly and nice. Super excellent service! He recommended the lemon dream dessert and it did..."

Kathy Walsh

"Great menu. Very good food. Been here afew times. Really..."

Jayden Morrison

"Had a great overall experience here! The staff were great, our waiter was very helpful & nice, our food came out to us really fast & it was..."

Andrew B

"Amazing drinks at the bar. Brandon was a great bartender with awesome drink recommendations and awesomely prompt service. Definitely worth trying..."

Jess T

"THE FOOD omg! U HAVE to taste it! And the hotel is AMAYZING. We spend 3 nights here and we loved..."

Anouck Théorêt

"This great spot is in our neighbourhood. Great food and service, and a lovely patio for fine weather..."

Sara Gillis

"Great experience, only 1 concern and that was our room was next to the elevator. Very helpful staff , clean room , we will be back. Thank you..."

Thomas Lennox

"Beautiful restaurant with beautiful views! Lovely staff. The food wasn't great not very flavourful, but the staff understood and I tried another..."

Jennifer DesRoche

"You don't have to drive to the downtown for a lovely meal and a great view, overlooking Chocolate Lake. Love their fish tacos, my friends had their..."

Nancy Sievert

"We stayed at the hotel and ate dinner there both nights. Both meals were delicious and our server Rob went out of his way to be helpful. He is..."

Melissa Filice

"Pretty good food, the blackened haddock was seasoned just right. The fish and chips was crispy too. They have such a nice patio overlooking the..."

V P

The Arms

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Asome food and our waiter Styles is asome! I recommend u go check them out ! Beautiful place too eat . It's top notch..."

Amie Mary Furlotte

"By far the best-kept secret in Halifax. Amazing food and great taps with lots of local craft..."

Terry Wagner

"Food and service were fantastic. The butter chicken was delicious. My husband loved the black Angus short rib. We’ll definitely..."

Angie DeCoste

"Always look forward to the welcoming service and the exciting cuisine at The Arms. Love the..."

Paulette Turner Pineo

"We stopped by here with a group of 8 and had the best service! Their nachos were one of the best in the city with a big portion. Our waitress was..."

Amanda England

"The food was absolutely amazing. The vibe was cool but a little cold (from the AC). The baked brie was 10/10 and we both had the pork belly and..."

Kat Manhire

"Great pub inside The Lord Nelson Hotel. Opens late with a variety of tap options. Spacious large dining area. Serving breakfast all the way till..."

Bonnie Elena

"Amazing food, super chill laid back atmosphere- perfect for my anxiety (we ate here at 7pm on a Saturday) Styles was amazing! So kind, and made sure..."

Jenny

"The food here is pretty good but nothing to die for and the setting is very distinct and unique. The service was okay as the waitress seemed to busy..."

Caleb Chan

"Came on a very rainy monday night as most restaurants are closed on Monday. First time here despite being born and raised here. Had trouble ordering..."

darran yetman

"The place was quiet when we went so the atmosphere wasn't great. The steak was average. I am a fan of tenderloin and they serve striploin, not the..."

Simon Gagne

"The scallops were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The accompanying pork belly was dry and somewhat disappointing. The atmosphere was quiet and spacious..."

Jim Lindsey

"Food was great, service was great - it felt a bit quiet when we were there, but overall lovely pub..."

Stacey-Lee Wright

"Cor, Blimey! After a Judas Priest concert, we get to sleep in; followed by a British inspired breakfast; three words: pure comfort food. I personally..."

Brandon White

"Always a memorable meal Have stayed at the Lord Nelson many times, been here for conferences too and I always make time to have a meal at the..."

Paul Nazareth

"Great food for price. Room service was fast and the servings were large. Especially the nachos which could feed 3-4..."

Kelly Maher

"We were going to go to a highly rated restaurant in the area & due to the terrible rain we stayed in our hotel. We were very happy we did. From the..."

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"We had a good time there. Not busy as a hotel restaurant with a small, but dynamic menu. Sooooo much history in this building and the sailcloth..."

William Clarke

"Our first morning in halifax, we had a lovely breakfast. I had the skittle my son had the eggs Benedict. Both absolutely delicious. Clean, classy &..."

Dawn Keating

"Lovely ambience and excellent service. Bit pricy to have a meal there but it is comparable to any hotel bar in halifax. It's going for the "Olde..."

Kathryn C

The Auction House

85/100 (1992 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Our group started as 5 and expanded to 8 family and friends. Our reservation request was met with a great table space in the front window. The..."

Marla MacDonald

"I am now a regular. And by regular, I mean I'm there at least once a week, often more, and it's consistently a highlight. The staff are wonderful...."

James Birchall

"Great spot for quality pub food with an awesome beer selection. Shared some tasty appetizers and I had a great burger. The servers are all super..."

Jacob Saunders

"We had a wonderful dinner last night with our group. The service was amazing, the food delocious, the atmosphere comfortable , and the live music was..."

Dayna Clarke

"Great Food. Exceptional Service. Comfortable Cozy Atmosphere. We had the delicious Fish & Chips. The portion size was perfect. Also had a..."

Sandy Murray Reinders

"Beautiful day on the only patio on Argyle Street. Quick service with delicious $2.50 Caesars! Brunch was delicious - love the Down &Dirty chicken and..."

Maureen MacIntyre

"Great service. The staff are excellent. Fantastic food and excellent selection of craft beer and good wine list. Great for a romantic date night to a..."

Gary Mac Donald

"Food was excellent... Had the truffle fries and the beef dip. The fries were to die for. The beef dip was good but had gravy not au jus as listed on..."

Robin Fahie

"So we came about 5:30 for wings on Mon Jan 22. Celebrating a job change. Brought the kids. Wish I could remember our server’s name becaus he was..."

Amy Price-Lawlor

"Loved the atmosphere at the Auction House! Our family of five all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, beautifully prepared and delicious! This will be our..."

Doreen MacNeil

"The food is great and so are the brews on tap (we love that Upstreet was served this weekend - really good idea). Atmosphere is lovely: A variety..."

Cathy Bermundo

"Thank you to the fantastic staff last night who became part of the party to celebrate our friend’s 50th!! The service was great. Some of us ate..."

Ginny Sterling-Boddie

"Been twice since moving back home and the food and staff are top notch - and the hi-light is the live music - Skin and Jones will keep us coming back..."

David Colter

"Great place to have a beer (or two or three) and an amazing fish and chip!! Will definitely go back next time I'm in..."

Cyndi St-Pierre

"If I could give 6 stars I would! The food was amazing and the service was great!! So many choices of beer but the waitress was really helpful :)..."

Val MB

"My friend and I almost skipped this place but I’m so happy we didn’t. The auctioneer fries were hands down THE BEST loaded fries we have ever..."

Cait

"Was my first time here and we really enjoyed the food! We got OATS MCGOATS 2021 burger and GARDEN PARTY salad. The flavor of salad was rich and..."

Carrie Guo

"My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. We tried the Mac and cheese appetizer which was fantastic. Our 2 entrees were perfect and the..."

Scarey FX

"Great place, good music on Thursdays and a wicked bartender and staff. The suicide wings hottest wings ive ever had live up to the..."

morgan yeatman

"Great spot stoped in with a friend for some drinks Hali is the best bartender in..."

J T

"Fast staff and a range of vegetarian options, including fake meat and other proteins. Unique drink selections, including Redbull margaritas,..."

Emma Schuster

"Food was good. We had short ribs and a nacho starter. Both were good. Our server was excellent! I forgot to take pictures! We also had Mac and cheese..."

scott

"Very cozy place while visiting 😊 friendly staff, live entertainment not overly..."

William “Ray” Drysdale

"Terrific spot, fabulous service and our first time food was delicious!! Lots to choose from, many dishes I would want to..."

Kelly H

"Great raw tuna salad - highly recommend this dish for all the raw fish lovers! Nice ambience too. They've got some good fish and chips and burgers..."

Jose Miguel and Simone Garcia

"Delicious food, fantastic beer and wine selection, great atmosphere, friendly and fast service. I would definitely recommend sitting out on the..."

Jon Tracy

"Excellent craft beer selection. They have about 20 beers on tap at all times. For pub food, they do an excellent job. It’s almost like a fancier..."

Shauna Marshall

"Way more than pub fare! Not super fancy, but a varied menu, fantastic cocktails, great service. Try the propeller Galaxy burger or the pork tacos!..."

Alicia Honora

"The food I ordered was very delicious and the service was great! We really enjoyed everything and loved the live performance by..."

Damian Moser

"Nice place for some good happy hour deals on drinks, food is a bit expensive but what you'd expect for a downtown establishment. Nice place for..."

Jon Gotlib

"First time visiting the Auction House. Saturday night of Burger Week, so it was busy everywhere. However, the service was very quick and good..."

Thomas Luscombe

Le Bistro By Liz

85/100 (2050 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Live Music

Seating

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

Lower Deck - Downtown Halifax

85/100 (3670 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

"So, we arrived at 9ish. Found a seat at the bar. I really wanted to name the bar tender but I didn't get his name. Short dark hair, clean cut. We..."

David Gemmell

"Travelling through Halifax? This is a must stop. You do not get to experience many places like this anywhere. At least, I haven't, and I have..."

Lana Lalic-Normore

"Great food, great beer, great band! What else do you need? Mmmm great company..."

Karine Bélanger

"Best place in town for a great meal (burger and deep fried pepperoni) and live..."

Alain Thibault

"Love the live bands - the two I’ve seen have been great. The food, drinks, and atmosphere really compliments the..."

Nikki Stevens

"We had our wedding at lower deck and I really can’t say enough about the entire team. Laura and Larissa are beyond amazing. They are so well..."

Allison Smith

"My friend and I went to the pub to have a drink, but ended up staying until the end of the night. They had live entertainment playing in the..."

Gabrielle Chin

"Awesome venue for a small-medium sized wedding. We've photographed here multiple times and it's always been an absolute treat! The decor is really..."

Fox and Fellow Photography

"I didn't stay long. Had a Corona on the patio. Waiter was a bit odd but better than rude. The service was really fast but I had to pay for each drink..."

Kevin Levi (Bix)

"I mean what can you say about this iconic location. We went for supper and a beer but ended up staying until last call. The band that playing that..."

Jason Legere

"It was my first time here, I really enjoyed it. The price of food was decent and tasty, but I wish their fries could be better. Their fish and salad..."

Carrie Guo

"Only been here on Sundays in the summer. Line ups start early for the courtyard to open at 9pm. Love the alternative bar options, as sometimes the..."

Josh DiVittorio

"Hey, this was an amazing recommendation from my husband’s coworker! Heard there’s a live band around 9:30pm but we weren’t able to stay that..."

Denise Kovac

"Live music on a Wednesday. Beer Hall atmosphere. The lower deck was open however not the above 2 bars. Sitting is at long tables with everyone else...."

Bailey Julien

"Stopped in for a quick dinner and stayed half the night. The staff is friendly, the food was good and then the band started. I believe they were..."

Ardis Snow

Your Father's Moustache

84/100 (3467 ratings)

"So me and the little one (4 years old) popped in for a quick bite and a drink waiting for the Pride Parade to kick off yesterday and I have to say..."

Michael Blighe

"Amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, awesome music, a good crowd of people, and delicious..."

Katie Coyle

"Went there last night for wing night but we decided to order meals. It was around 5 oclock, our order was taken right away! We got our food super..."

Lisa Lawrence

"Good food good staff fun place Enjoyed the meal and very friendly..."

Larry Maclellan

"It's been a while since I've been back and nothings changed in the best way. Jenna was our favourite waitress we've ever had. Love that..."

Tessa Bernier

"Great supper, The food was delicious! Highly recommend this..."

Vicky Richard

"Decided to stop in to grab some supper during a day out on a nice hot day. Our server was absolutely fantastic, Food was amazing and the atmosphere..."

Andrew Bourque

"Visiting Halifax from Montreal for the weekend, but i grew up in Nova Scotia and have been here years ago! I knew it had a cool rooftop patio, and..."

Rhianna D

"Great food and good service. Our server was very attentive. Steak was cooked to preference. Little pricy but better quality than other..."

Jay Espino

"The location is amazing in the heart ❤️ of spring Garden road. Parking is an issue as parking. spots are limited. Layout and decorations, the..."

Ehab Madokh

"Great rooftop patio. Pretty dissapointed in the lobster Benedict, regular non- English muffin bun, and really non-delicious hollandaise sauce..."

Breanne C

"We always visit Your Father's Moustache when we visit Halifax. Good food, interesting decor and friendly..."

Tim Mickelsen

"One of the best burgers I've had in a while. Nice to go to a place that will actually cook their burgers medium instead of well..."

Jeremy Scott

"Loved this place. It was recommended to us by staff of a store we popped into and it was well worth it. In the door you walk up a flight of stairs..."

Alysha Dupuis

"Food was alright. Service was decent and not too remarkable. The seafood chowder was pretty..."

Veronica K

"I visited for the first time today and it was nice because the wings weren't too..."

Jenny

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

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

Fredies Fantastic Fishhouse

84/100 (1833 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"During our visit a few months back to Halifax, we tried Freddie’s Fish House. Honestly, we were blown away by the freshness and flavorful nature..."

Celine Nguyen

"Ordered the haddock tips and chips ($14.99) and it was delicious. We ate inside (five of us) on an extremely busy Friday evening and were able to..."

Gabrielle Gallant

"Weekday Special from 12-2pm. 2pc fish and chips $12. They serve canned pop( my favorite) and their poutines are great as well. Great place to grab..."

James Finn

"Omg. The food is so good. The best fried fish and fried scallops I had! Staff are super friendly too..."

Choi Yoonjung

"We enjoyed the fish and chips, poutine, seafood chowder and coleslaw. The fish and chips were crispy, batter is just right (not too oily), and..."

Karen L

"Good and chill place. The food was good too nothing super fancy about fish and..."

Jasmine Hompal

"Hidden gem with excellent fish. Awesome staff and great lunch specials,..."

Christian Stringer

"The only thing I would like to see changed is the plastic cutlery. I hope they change it to a more environmentally responsible option. Otherwise this..."

Sonja Naugler

"Fresh pieces of fried haddock & hand cut fries prepared to order; doesn’t get better than that! Thanks for the wonderful service Nadia and Yvonne...."

Katelyn Junus

"Okay quick write up as I'm waiting for the family at the local Walmart ...on our East Coast road trip we were determined for a fish and chips meal...."

Wei-Kun Chung

Rockbottom Brew Pub

84/100 (1047 ratings)

"We went 2 nights in a row...one of the best Pad Thai I have ever eaten...twice! Great service from Audrey and ( I feel horrible because I forgot her..."

Clifford Gentes

"More people need to know about this spot! It is tucked away but so cozy with the fireplace. Great selection of craft beers - I like a bitter and I'm..."

Shannon Poirier

"Best beer in the city! Best staff! Best pub food! Did I say great..."

Dave Green

"Great service . Excellent food. It’s a cozy environment too. I’ve eaten here 3 times now and I’ll be back..."

Joanne Pullin

"We had a great time last night at RockBottom for my 50th birthday! Sarah was our server. A group of 20 plus people and she took great care of us. ..."

Paula Jones

"Great food and beer. The atmosphere is fantastic, service was great. Tanya and the rest of the group were super. Overall a great night. ..."

Kimberly Haslam

"Great food, great service and a great atmosphere. We were there with an 8 year old and we found a booth, had lots of menu item options for him and..."

Liesje Somers Blonde

"Menu great. Dessert great. Wind & beer..."

Suzanne Hogan

"Loved it!!! Best burger week burger! Nice atmosphere, waitress was great, I will go again for..."

Natasha Oickle

"Best potachos with pulled pork ever! Fathom ipa is unbelievable and Tanya the very best! Thanks for a fantastic time while friends visited from..."

Bruce Carson

"Fantastic!!!. Was visiting Halifax and stopped in several times. The brew and food is excellent and the staff - my favourite was Tanya. She is..."

Patty Gen

"We visit rockbottom brewery on our Halifax trip and it was awesome! The lobster is cheap and delicious. We also tried the veggie burger and it..."

Why De Ya

"For the first official fish burger for Life of Burgers, the Crunchy Haddock Burger from Rockbottom was a solid choice. In a city that loves seafood,..."

Lifeofburgers

"I don't know if it was because we were the only ones in this basement brewery on a weekday afternoon, but the service we got was..."

Tunit

"Great Stout!!!! My bf loved the Fizz Gig red ale. Great beers. We also tried the sampler. The wheat beers are meh but we both aren't huge wheat..."

Marley Taylor

"The craft beers are awsome ...I enjoy the place a..."

Fernand Belanger

"Amazing place for drinks and food. Epic burger and fish&chips, and the local brews were some of the best we've had in NS. Great atmosphere too - I..."

Mel B

"First off, since Greg Nash took the reigns almost 2 years ago the place has become an institution for great craft beers....the IPAs and stout being..."

Foodie Truth

"Nice to see the craft brewing industry taking a foot hold in the Maritimes. Definate West Coast atmoshere to this outstanding brew pub.Great food and..."

Casual Grazer

"I've been here many times and have never been disappointed. A few of the staff even recognize me now and are always super friendly. The turkey..."

Myrtlebird

"Another Great Job. I've been to Rockbottom several times and once again everything was great. It's nice to see they've changed the menu up..."

Rick1

"Great!. Alright, so I accidentally clicked "recommend" on a bad review for this restaurant, and cannot correct that. Anyway, this place is..."

Nicole Duffy

"This is a great place!. I have been coming to this place since it opened and have had nothing but great food and great service! The problem with..."

Kevin

"Great service. I'm surprised by earlier review of this place! I have eaten here many times and have had nothing but great experiences! The turkey..."

Steven

"Romantic Atmosphere...?. I'm a big fan of cubicles and would sometimes (on my more diva days haha) only go to places that offer cubicle sittings...."

E.Z.

"Had the Euphoria pizza which was a but small for the price but tasty. Not crazy about the beer either but a nice spot for a drink. Live music on..."

PsychEatery

"Reasonable food. Chipotle mayo nice with the tandoori wrap. Microbrewed beers were good but a bit..."

Geordie

"While I was home I had some delicious meals at all the local hot spots, including a first-time experience at Rockbottom Brewpub on Spring Garden..."

Julia Kent

"Great beer and great food. They've been accommodating with big groups and we've had great meals with just two of us. I've often found that basement..."

Rob G

"Clean and warm atmosphere. It was surprisingly comfortable with the live music going on that night. Waitress was very friendly and did a great job..."

Andrew “Rubble” R

"Came here during the burger week, love the burger so much! Was the most delicious burger I’ve had. The sauce was amazing, the burger meat was..."

Carrie Guo

"Went in with a buddy for some seafood dinner and ordered the 2 piece fish and chips. The fish portions were so big I couldn't even finish my plate..."

Bradley Seskin

"Went here for burger week and it was delicious! The burger was expensive at 14$ and they gave a small amount of fries for the price. However, the..."

J

"Great food, great service. They have a craft beer flight of all their house beers which contains 7 (!) types of beer for only $10. Good burger..."

Thomas Yungblut

"Great burgers and craft beers. Waitress was wonderfully friendly. Reasonably priced. Will be..."

Rob Conway

"Tried the sampler.. a good selection of beer.. Belgian, cream ale, stout, ipa, red, wheat, and a sour. Good nachos... corn chips aren't too salty...."

todd lacey

"I would recommend checking this place out. They provide large portions and the food is very tasty! (Try their Delicious..."

Natasha Kohoot

"Pretty good beers, nice food, good service. Fast and cheap. Good place for a cozy dinner/lunch. Try the Rockbottom..."

Mauricio Vasquez

"Okay, so this is one of the final days in my wife and my own first ever STAY-CATION. We've been eating out almost every night this week and enjoying..."

Steve Vernon

"I was here the other night for some drinks and appies. I loved the risotto balls. Nachos were great too. We got the kind with nacho chips and the..."

MJ Seager

"Great spot. Good food, bartender recognized us after 2..."

Terry Grusendorf

"We go for trivia most Tuesday nights and the food is always fresh and great tasting. The only time I ever had an issue with my order it was fixed..."

Tim Hiltz

"It's a relaxing casual atmosphere with more of a gastro pub fare. The fries are very good, and the burger is good. The chowder has an almost smokey..."

smittyleafs

"Ordered for pickup through Skip The Dishes so I could eat something while I watched a movie across the street. The staff were very friendly, and..."

josh

"Called in a couple of times during our stay in Halifax . Reasonably priced food & drink with friendly staff..."

Trevor & Zofia Hodgson

"I come fairly often for beers with friends or a small afternoon pick-me-up, and I've never had a bad experience. The beer is consistently ..."

S P

"Great staff - good choice of beers and..."

Zofia Hodgson

Shuck Seafood And Raw Bar

84/100 (1349 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

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 Old Triangle Irish Ale House

84/100 (5309 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Great spot, very family friendly menu and the staff were amazing with the kids. Food is amazing, and loads of local and Irish beer on tap. Love this..."

Matt Jobes

"Even though the place was packed and we were warned food wouldn't come for an hour, our server was prompt and friendly. Drinks always came quick and..."

CQ Mainprize

"Good service, good beer, good food! Been there many times, never had bad service, never a bad beer, never ever bad..."

Robert Lorencz

"One of the best all round pubs in the city. Great live music, a wide and fine selection of beers, including numerous local micro's, wholesome food..."

Tim Bromige

"Server was spectacular. Food was awesome. Baccon wrapped scallops so yummy and the side tomatoe onion lettuce great with...the bread because the..."

Helena Derado

"Oh my. I had the best time on Monday night at the Triangle. Dave & Louis were fantastic. Dave really is a "living treasure". Amazing fiddle/guitar..."

Kevin McLain

"One of the best pubs in North America. Love the environment, food and staff. Cheers to..."

Jim Weisbecker

"Excellent service. Food was great. The music by David & Louis was..."

Michelle Swanson

"We stopped here for a beer on our way back to our hotel. We say outside it was a beautiful afternoon . Our server was very nice and the Irish beer..."

David P. Davidson

"Super friendly and helpful staff. Cozy atmosphere, great food, and a fantastic selection of scotch. Looking forward to catching some live music there..."

Amber Johnston

"Great food, great atmosphere. Live music and good service. It's really busy so it's sometimes hard to get..."

Andrew Gilbert

"It was the perfect place to stop off for a nibble and a pint!! Servers were funny and attentive! Thank..."

Carla Zecchini Stewart

"The bartender seemed out of place as she was too beautiful and refined, but hey, we all have our crosses to bear. The live entertainment said it was..."

Bruce Gauthier

"So good we came back twice! The food and service were absolutely incredible. We had the fish cakes, pastie and the pan fried haddock and everything..."

Paige B

"Great bar that reminds me of a local pub back in Montreal! It's a little loud but then again it's a pub with music and people are having fun. The..."

Mr Reviewer

"Just loved this Irish Pub.The vibe was so wonderful. Our server was amazing 👏 and the live music took it to another level. The food was sooooo..."

Lygia Misquitta

"Friendly staff, amazing food, great atmosphere and awesome live music! Couldn't have asked for a better place to go during our stay. We met some..."

Shawna Lennon

"It was the happening spot on a wet, foggy Saturday evening. Rugby was on, so it was a lively gathering 😀. Had spaghettini and it was goood..."

Sheree Coke

"Exactly what you’d expect from an Irish pub!Fun atmosphere, friendly service, booze and hearty food. We had a group of 4 (with a baby) and everyone..."

Steve Nicosia

"I can’t stop thinking about the Caesar salad from here. It’s pricey ($18 I believe with no chicken) but the croutons alone make it worthwhile...."

Sophia S

"We were in Halifax for the day on a cruise and popped in here for some Poutine and a local beer which were both excellent. Service was excellent as..."

Sam O

"Made reservations for 6 people - table was set up & ready when we got there. One downside was, I booked here because we checked the menu online & my..."

mae ormrod

"I love a pub that has live music playing, the loud buzzing chatter of happy customers, and the aroma of cooking food. Add in happy, friendly staff,..."

W Quinn

"Great Ambience with live music performances(Plenty of seating space) and reliable, friendly service. The vegetarian burger was unfortunately not as..."

Chetanpreet Singh Sachdeva

"Service was good,waitress kept checking on us if we needed anything. Little bit of wait time since it was crowded on Friday night. Wings are a must..."

Aswini A

"Food tasted homemade and delicious. Beer was cold and the live music cant be beat. Also Thursday night bottle of Red wine -big friggin red for $25 !!..."

B Martin

"Delicious food, lovely environment with the music. Lamb stew was amazing as well as the steak and mushroom..."

Sammy Nag

"We’ve been in Halifax for a week and keep coming back to this spot. The live music at night is always fun and the food too! It’s got a large..."

Olivia Lam

"We got to Halifax late and happened to stumble upon this place. We are so happy that we did. It truly feels like an Irish pub and we had the pleasure..."

Jade Ryan

"Friendly Irish Pub in the core of the downtown area. Excellent selection of beer choices and pub-style..."

Bob Hammersley

"Excellent!!! Will miss this spot and consider relocating from Niagara Falls so we can visit and dine frequently 😉🤩 Fish bites blew our minds..."

Tabitha Mann

The Five Fishermen Restaurant

84/100 (4105 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"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

Elements On Hollis

83/100 (2122 ratings)

"Went with a large group from work. Superb service, great food. Had the scallops and salmon. Wonderful presentation and delicious! Too full for..."

Louisa Yue-Chan

"Always the best place in town! Quality of fresh food is so..."

Bonnie Wilczynski

"Wow all I can say is great food and great service, one of my daughters has a severe peanut allergy, and we asked if they could guarantee no nuts, the..."

Marcel Robichaud

"The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, especially the sticky toffee pudding. We went as part of dinner and a show for Yuk..."

Becca White

"Just went to Elements for Burgerweek! The burger was amazing. Thank..."

Kara Currie Kennedy

"We keep coming back for the Brunch . A Big Thank you to Lisa for her Assistance ..."

Robert Kingsbury

"If you are out for a night of great food and want a treat this is the place to go. Service is great and the food beyond..."

Allison C. Berringer

"Best dining experience in a long long time. Bryan Corkery is on his game. Jose , is a..."

Bruce MacKinnon

"Service was awesome. My waiter was perceptive to the fact that I was vegan without my telling him with only the few questions I asked about the menu...."

Martin Blais

"Fancy but welcoming. Not your typical breakfast buffet, everything was done properly, cooked to perfection with a wider than average assortment. ..."

Andrew Guerreiro

"The food was great and the service was even better thanks to Andrew and Chris! We had an amazing..."

Karen Z

"Food was superb as was the service. I am not sure I like the new wide open feel of the place. A little echoey. I had calamari and lamb shank with a..."

J.B. Robertson

"We went to the Sunday brunch and everything was delicious and well presented. My wife and I were left not wanting. The wait staff was helpful and..."

James Lecouffe

"Very good buffet, I miss few stuff. The coffee great quality. No fresh seafood, just smoked salmon and tons of shrimps good size. The best is the..."

Rodrigo Vera

"We ordered the four course Mothers day meal from Elements, it was exceptional. Easy to prepare with so many exquisite touches. Allison was the lady..."

T D

"I went for breakfast and had the full hot buffet. It was excellent, filled with all the breakfast fixings plus an omelette and waffle station with..."

Tim MacLeod

"Service was above reproach , room was pleasant and bright, our burgers were huge and super tasty. All in all a most excellent burger week..."

Malcolm Smith

"Name has changed to Seaport Social. Blazingly good ribeye. Well recommended for a hotel restaurant that holds high quality. Worthy enough for a..."

Jon Wicklund

"Really enjoyed brunch. Everything tasted great. Very friendly service. Great selection of food. The entertainment of a guitar and vocalist added to..."

Debbie Bowyer

"Had the El Trumpo's Wall burger. Really..."

Mitchell Cooper

"It was the best eggs Benedict I have e er tried...server was awesome also...if he dies t like his job he deserves an..."

Arthur Godin

"Burger week burger is..."

Joshua Ellner

"Amazing buffet brunch on Sundays! All kinds of variety, fresh and delicious food. Does not..."

Krystyna Thomas

"Excellent breakfast buffet, I had a Belgian waffle with berry sauce & a ton of crispy..."

Rick D

The Lower Deck Bar & Grill - Clayton Park

82/100 (1461 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Live Music

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Came here on Canada Day for a late night meal and drinks with friends. Our server informed us that the kitchen was closing in 10 minutes so we..."

Chetanpreet Singh Sachdeva

"Service from Brandon was excellent. Food was excellent. Two of us, we each had a wrap, one crispy chicken Caesar wrap, one beef Reuben wrap. The..."

Buddyboy4x44

"Wings were good, and quick to order. Went for wing night and was a little disappointed to find out it was the last one for a while. Staff..."

Stasis NS

"DEFINITELY ONE OF THE BEST NACHOS IN HALIFAX, hands down!!!!! My husband and I absolutely love nachos and have tried many different restaurant..."

Megs Brews Reviews

"Great little pub, food was just ok, nothing..."

Roxanne

"First time I had wings on wing night today I had vegetable stir fry .Mother's Day I had Nacho's and Brushetta.Service was very good.I have not had..."

Smudge Smudge

"Always a great time here, went for Trivia with friends , nachos are always a must and are always delicious, this time they were a little colder..."

Andrew Bourque

"The staff are always friendly and you get really high quality food for the..."

Ryle Zafra

"The Lower Deck Clayton Park is a such a great spot for brunch, lunch, supper or snacks! Friendly staff, great food, musical entertainment, and..."

Michelle S

"Been there three times to have the fish n chips. The First time having the fish and chips was incredible, second time was real good third time..."

Al “Alleyman” Joseph

"Sports, drink and food. Not necessarily in that order. Wasn't crowded during our brunch group's dining experience. Service was proficient and..."

Murr Stevens

"Not bad for a strip mall pub. Definitely not the atmosphere of the original Lower Deck if that's what you're expecting. Oddly, they only sell Labatt..."

Stephen Birks

"We had so much fun at Fleetwood Mac concert! Thank you so much to The Lower Deck Bar Team and for the amazing Band! We will be back for sure next..."

Murilo Torres

"Went and had some brunch with my son and girlfriend. Everyone enjoyed their meals ! So meaning our dishes where great. Great service from waitress,..."

Zachary Melvin (CrazyCree1342)

"Food was great. Great service. Great guitarist, not to loud. Great to hear your friends talk. Would diffently recommend this..."

Karen McCarthy

"I've been there a couple of times now the food is excellent service is excellent has the feel of a actual..."

David Crocker

Sea Smoke

81/100 (2540 ratings)

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Seating

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Dog Friendly

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..."

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"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..."

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