TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Halifax - Updated November 2024

"I was there for opening night, what an amazing place. Very stylish and classy, I loved every dish. Tried the fish cakes and pumpkin croquettes which..."

Scarey FX

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

Durty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub

86/100 (3979 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went here during a holiday when not a lot of restaurants are open. We had the brunch menu, got the normal continental breakfast plate called..."

Raia Skia

"Love the atmosphere of this place. Went for a quick supper before a concert. The service is fast and friendly and although my friends' beer on tap..."

Lindsay Clark

"Best bar restaurant in Halifax. There seafood chowder is the best main reason why they give u a fresh tasty bread with it. Great place to speak to..."

John Rabesca

"Not the best presentation or value for money. The food was just thrown on the plate and the portions were small for the price (I had fish and chips)...."

Dan

"The food was great atmosphere great. The only reason I rated the service a 3 is because I did try to make reservations and was told they couldn't..."

danica van leeuwen

"My friend and I went on a Sunday during happy hour, so the service wasn't the most speedy but it was still completely satisfactory. The food was..."

Emma HK

"My wife and I primarily came for cocktails. We did try the sticky toffee pudding. That was excellent, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Our primary..."

Alexander Elderkin

"Other than the music being a bit too loud, a good lively atmosphere on a Sunday night. The food was standard pub fare - tasty and..."

zr1100c3

"Shanna was absolutely stellar. Her knowledge and warm service made our night. My family came in and got some wonderful generous portions of food. We..."

Morgan van Beerschoten

"This is a bar where a lot of people come. Security guards (?) control people's entry at the door. As expected, it's a little noisy because it's a..."

Joseph

"My 1st trip to Halifax. After completing our appointment, we decided on lunch and not at the regular fast food places....an Irish pub was the..."

Susan Cook

"Inconsistent and slow service but the atmosphere and their award winning chowder made up for it. It's one of the best chowder I've..."

Justin Park

"This place is great. Pub food but super good. The staff is so friendly. The atmosphere is lively and happy. Highly recommend! Also, the fish piece..."

Kat Manhire

"Seafood chowder is A+. Live music Sunday afternoon has the most..."

nat asha

"Best meal I had in Halifax while on vacation. I had the Gnocchi, which had peas, mushrooms, and leeks. It was a great vegetarian options, much better..."

Greg Harris

"Irish pub in downtown Halifax. Had live music, great chowder and was packed to the brim with people but service was spot on regardless! Would..."

Raphaëlle Ferland

"Stopped by for lunch after a self guided walking tour of Halifax. Donnie and Rachel took care of us. They were great! Service was top notch. Both of..."

J Connors

Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill

85/100 (2500 ratings)

"Thanks for a wonderful time at your restaurant. Jenny , our server did an excellent job at suggesting food from your menu. The fish cakes..."

Daniel Sirois

"The best fish tacos! Also had fish cakes and clam chowder (almost as good as mine haha!). We stopped in a few times for just a coffee and awesome..."

PSYoung

"Pretty solid food! Great fish and ships and atmosphere. Decently priced as well. Service was Excellent, staff was very friendly. Highly..."

Anthony Ward

"Decent place excellent staff very close to our hotel. Good fish and chips. Very good location. Old English style of a pub. Maybe we'll bring some..."

Frank Harder

"Came downtown for brunch. This place was packed, but only had a 10 min wait. Servers were all very friendly and prompt. Decided upon the Doniar..."

HungryBob

"This place has a great location, but not thrilled by food. Service was prompt. Live music advertised. Washroom was clean. Good place for a..."

Sean McKenna

"I go to Stayner's for lunch quite often. The location is very conveniently located next to my work. I love their grilled veggie salad and seafood..."

Rita Joseph B

"The food was finely cooked. The seafood was very fresh. The quality of my dish was definitely worth the money. Excellent customer service. I got..."

Gabbi

"Excellent salmon with light curry and mussels from apetizer selection as wellMy friends order was mis ordered and waited 10 minutes after i..."

My2cents On Food

"Good food. Great service. Well priced. Don't miss it. Great..."

Foody

"Nothing special. The meal was average nothing to write..."

Ray Q.

"Great service. Lovely..."

Tito Guillen

"Service was a bit slow on the bill but the food taste..."

Destructionmama

"Little pricey but patio on the harbourfront it's worth it for brunch. French toast was nice, boyfriend had steak and eggs & it was beautiful food...."

Adri

"Yea the owner is a very weird goof but the food is..."

Jughead Jones

"I'd go back. I went to Stayner's for lunch with co-worker on my last business trip to Halifax. I had an amazing steak and my colleague liked whatever..."

Keeper Of Maps

"Great location and pub food. Awesome mussels! Decent menu. Friendly..."

Kathy

"Great food and awesome bands playing all the time. Good..."

N Hornsby

The Arms

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Table Service

Outdoor Seating

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..."

P

"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

Stubborn Goat Gastropub

85/100 (3689 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I visited Halifax for work and walked here because of its proximity to my hotel. I was pleasantly surprised by how great it is. I walked in on a..."

Ferdinand Joseph Bergen

"First time at the Stubborn Goat and I will absolutely be back next time I come to Halifax. Seated immediately upstairs, friendly service, good..."

Mack Graham

"Awesome food and drink. I ate the Hellfire burger and it is the first food item I have had bearing the name "hellfire" that I could easily detect any..."

Christopher Foley

"The roasted veggie salad is amazing and the patio is a great place to people-watch. Service is attentive and efficient. Fun atmosphere ...will be..."

Erin Hensler

"Went there last night with some friends from out of town. Between the 4 of us we split Queso Fundido, Heirloom Carrots, Meatball Sliders, Bacon..."

Dave Janes

"For sure one of my favorite places in the city for any meal! And they have a stellar beer list, which is more important to me than good..."

Brittany Barkhouse Jackson

"1st time at this establishment and we really enjoyed it. We hsd meals to share and it was yummy. Waitress was very sweet and helpful. Will highly..."

Sheena King

"My husband and granddaughter had supper here, we enjoyed everything, I had macaroni and cheese with lobster and crab, delicious. Haley had..."

Maura Brady

"One of the best salmon+chowder I have ever had . Amazing food. Atmosphere is great and service is..."

Vikram Patil

"Stopped in with work friends while visiting halifax. Great spot to relax, eat some good food and try some drinks. Great atmosphere, music is not too..."

David Mcpherson

"All four of us enjoyed our food from the brunch menu, including vegetarian and non-veg options. The atmosphere was great and the server was..."

Allana Cameron

"New location is awesome! Like it much more than the old location. Was there for late night, vibes were good, staff was friendly and great at their..."

Daniel Whittaker

"Stopped by the Stubborn Goat after a long day of driving and doing vacation things. Conveniently located next door to where we were staying. While..."

Bob McCormick (W1QA)

"I love the atmosphere in this spot. The food is very good, the staff are all very friendly. It gets very busy in there so you may wait a bit for your..."

Erin Smith

"Stopped in for brunch and to try their Signature Ceasars. We got the French Toast & Mac N Ceas. Both feature a freshly cooked / large portion..."

Candace Campbell

"Arrived in the middle of the lunch rush without a reservation and a party of three, we were seated within five minutes. Had our food within twenty..."

Brick

"Beautiful new location! Loved the menu choices and had a great vibe. Really enjoyed the gluten free options! And the drinks are really good too; the..."

Stephanie Blackmore

"Forgot to take all my food pictures here. The burgers were great, there were many options when it came to Mac and cheeses. I got a Mac and cheese..."

Timothy Walden

"We came to the Stubborn Goat Gastropub for lunch a little over a month ago. The place wasn’t busy so, we just walked in and sat on the patio. We..."

Edgar

"We sat at the bar and Joe served us. He was super attentive and gave some great cocktail recommendations. The food was top notch and the atmosphere..."

Ashton Schellen

"Nice cozy new location. From the time we we're greeted until we left exceptional service! Out of our party of 4 everything we ordered was delicious...."

Stephanie England

"Oh man what can I say! Walking in was a great atmosphere, the server promptly showed us to our table and asked for drinks. We had the chefs fries..."

LemonadeNS

"Great halifax restaurant, good amount if vegetarian options such as mushroom truffle Mac n cheese (what I had and it was delicious, but could always..."

Holly-Lynn Bourgeois

"Very friendly staff and excellent food! Highly recommend the lobster Mac and cheese. Great place too if you just want to grab a drink and chill with..."

Janik Malorny

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

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

The Five Fishermen Restaurant

84/100 (4105 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Seating

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

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

Dave's Lobster Halifax

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Mid-range

"There was a lineup at this food stall on the boardwalk and it did not disappoint. The uber classic lobster roll is on the menu at current market..."

On The HighWay of Life

"Most of the menu is based on the market value of lobster that day because almost everything contains lobster. You don't get as much meat in the..."

Chris Ugolini

"It's a food shack so no points for "atmosphere" but the lobster roll was excellent. The best we've had in the Maritimes on this..."

zr1100c3

"First time here and was recommended the half and half to try both flavours - both were so good!!! Dave's Lobster definitely lives up to the..."

Eric Ngo

"Really good lobster roll, recommend the half and half. Market price at the time was $29 per roll, no markup for a gluten free roll. Recommend the..."

Patrick Cooper

"Best Lobster sandwich in the city by far! I had from many different places during my stay in Halifax and Dave’s was definitely the tastiest and..."

Tim Tzemis

"I’ve been dying to try Dave’s Lobsters infamous Lobster Rolls! I ordered the “Fancy Roll” and it didn’t disappoint! Sooo delicious! ..."

Angie B

"Great location Loved the ‘local’ lobster roll...."

Mike Salter

"In Halifax of course you want a lobster roll and it was great all meat no fillers. Only wish pricing was little lower would have got a second one...."

Brad Daneliuk

"Lobster roll market price was $29 - what to expect when lobsters are not in season. I would say the roll is a light lunch - tasted fresh and the bun..."

Kimberly S

"We went here to try the lobster roll as it has so many good reviews on google. And we were not disappointed! THE BEST lobster roll we had while in..."

Violet

"Visited NS and hands down the best lobster rolls. The buns are actual English hot dog buns which are fluffy, tender and perfectly toasted. They offer..."

Trinh Phan

"Genuine dockside street food. The Lobster Roll comes highly recommended. Unfortunately no sheltered seating. Reasonably market priced..."

hagbard_ml

"I was very happy with my lobster roll. I ordered the half and half. I like the Connecticut style better but both were good. Lots of lobster meat. ..."

Taij Richards

Sea Smoke

81/100 (2540 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Victoria Rariden

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

Janice Huntley

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

Michael Anthony

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

Marla Dunn

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

Chyanne Kehler

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

Gina Parsons

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

Salomé Menu

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

Adam Deutsch

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

Victoria

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

Nathalie Pedro

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

Bogdan Krupin

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

Zoe Rivera

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

E. RB.

Cable Wharf Kitchen & Patio

Non-smoking restaurants

Street Parking

Waterfront

Wheelchair Accessible

Stubborn Goat Beer Garden

80/100 (1881 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The thing I love the most about this place is that I can take me dogs here! The staff are wonderful and always welcome Ryker and Nanook with some..."

Shauna Cotie

"A very cool spot for a quick taco and a beer. The taco salad was unique and very nice with the chicken skewers......Friendly servers even in the self..."

Martin Toenders

"One of the best salmon+chowder I have ever had . Amazing food. Atmosphere is great and service is..."

Vikram Patil

"Stopped in with work friends while visiting halifax. Great spot to relax, eat some good food and try some drinks. Great atmosphere, music is not too..."

David Mcpherson

"All four of us enjoyed our food from the brunch menu, including vegetarian and non-veg options. The atmosphere was great and the server was..."

Allana Cameron

"New location is awesome! Like it much more than the old location. Was there for late night, vibes were good, staff was friendly and great at their..."

Daniel Whittaker

"Stopped by the Stubborn Goat after a long day of driving and doing vacation things. Conveniently located next door to where we were staying. While..."

Bob McCormick (W1QA)

"I love the atmosphere in this spot. The food is very good, the staff are all very friendly. It gets very busy in there so you may wait a bit for your..."

Erin Smith

"Stopped in for brunch and to try their Signature Ceasars. We got the French Toast & Mac N Ceas. Both feature a freshly cooked / large portion..."

Candace Campbell

"Arrived in the middle of the lunch rush without a reservation and a party of three, we were seated within five minutes. Had our food within twenty..."

Brick

"Beautiful new location! Loved the menu choices and had a great vibe. Really enjoyed the gluten free options! And the drinks are really good too; the..."

Stephanie Blackmore

"Forgot to take all my food pictures here. The burgers were great, there were many options when it came to Mac and cheeses. I got a Mac and cheese..."

Timothy Walden

"We came to the Stubborn Goat Gastropub for lunch a little over a month ago. The place wasn’t busy so, we just walked in and sat on the patio. We..."

Edgar

"We sat at the bar and Joe served us. He was super attentive and gave some great cocktail recommendations. The food was top notch and the atmosphere..."

Ashton Schellen

"Nice cozy new location. From the time we we're greeted until we left exceptional service! Out of our party of 4 everything we ordered was delicious...."

Stephanie England

"Oh man what can I say! Walking in was a great atmosphere, the server promptly showed us to our table and asked for drinks. We had the chefs fries..."

LemonadeNS

"Great halifax restaurant, good amount if vegetarian options such as mushroom truffle Mac n cheese (what I had and it was delicious, but could always..."

Holly-Lynn Bourgeois

"Very friendly staff and excellent food! Highly recommend the lobster Mac and cheese. Great place too if you just want to grab a drink and chill with..."

Janik Malorny

Armview Restaurant & Lounge

80/100 (1958 ratings)

Free off-street parking

"Such a chill venue with great food and beer. The patio in the summer is awesome and has such a nice view. Great to be on the water and it’s nice..."

Matthew Buck

"Fantastic new brunch menu! And one of the best burger places in town! Plus... super friendly staff!! Love..."

Kim MacLeod Scaravelli

"Incredible staff, a top notch quirky menu, and retro decor that makes even the most discerning settle in for a lovely..."

Sean Maddox

"Our visits to Halifax are never complete without a stop at our favourite breakfast spot for lobster eggs benny! Always delicious and always wonderful..."

Randy Davis

"My meal was so amazing I am inspired to tell you about my Armview experience! I am visiting Halifax on business and I am staying at the Chocolate..."

Kelly Dahr Hughes

"If you want a truly excellent seafood chowder, this is the place for you. It is Rich with a thick creaminess. But you will have to wait a few minutes..."

Michael Tower

"Awesome food, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic staff. This place is in the permanent rotation. �..."

Katherine Clarke

"This place is our families go-to for delicious food in a casual & warm environment. They are on point on all fronts: lunch, dinner, weekend brunch &..."

Alicia Braganza

"The best vodka Caeser in the city. The best hot chicken sandwich with mash potatoes I've ever had outside my ma's. The bartender's are pretty nice to..."

David MacKenzie

"Amazing food, amazing staff, and always a great atmosphere! They’re Eggs Benny’s are all delish and Caesar’s are perfect. See you guys again..."

Allison Mary

"Always the same, great service, good value and the food is is an interesting blend of diner fare with an executive twist. I also like that the place..."

Jason O'Hearn

"Good home made food and gravy . Freindly service and the waiter was assome .. lots if parking and the attmospere was..."

Jason David Macdonald

"One of my favorite restaurants in Halifax. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, fantastic laid back atmosphere, and great food at reasonable..."

Ian Smith

"Went here for the first time last night, I'm disappointed it was the first time. We had great service, great food and dessert to go because we..."

Laura Loiseau

"The Armview is an amazing place. Great service, great food. Always so accommodating � The eggs benny is..."

Jackie Rivers

"Best brunch ever! On a nice day out on the patio; best..."

Deanna Parker

"Take it from a person who is fussy about restaurant food ...best pan fried haddock I ever..."

Herb Stephen Mcdonald

"Great food good service. Like going into a restaurant in the 60s. The best lobster bennies & banana cream..."

Ron Besler

"Really fun atmosphere and great service. Breakfast is standard. They do a solid eggs Benny and their hollandaise sauce is excellent. Homefries are..."

alison boros

"They’re breakfast is good. Outdoor set up is really nice in the warmer months. There is no parking, except for 3 or 4 spots out..."

Lauren

"Nice restaurant, good service. Food is tasty and reasonable prices. If you like diners or looking for a casual family/friends dinner spot, this is a..."

Samantha A.

"We’ve just come back home after what we thought was going to be a bust of a night courtesy of our toddler, however, after a rough start she settled..."

Gabbie Espinal

"So good! Sat in the dog friendly park and got take out from them because the park part of the restaurant was not serving yet. But the bartender was..."

Shauna Jensen

"Food is always great and never a long wait. Great drink selection. Between the bar, diner, patio, and new garden addition you have a match for any..."

Glen O'Keefe

"Had a good dinner at the Armview. I remember as a child going into a restaurant like this with my grandmother and it brought back pleasant..."

Jason Smith

"Fantastic experience here! Brought my baby and they were so accommodating. The pan fried haddock was fresh as can be and 10/10 delicious! Can’t..."

Christie Chipman

"Great food, fast service, and overall good vibes 👌 root beer float was very..."

Anthony SV

"The Armview is most definitely a family favourite… I’ve been here several times and they don’t disappoint, from the quaint decor, friendly..."

Happy GoLucky

"Came with the family and sat in the patio. On a main road so a little noisy during rush hour but with amazing weather who cares. Food was great and..."

Michelle Bookish

"Brunch burger was devine. Service by young red head was top notch!! So kind and attentive, she definitely knew what she was doing. Overall great..."

Paige Lachambre

"Starving after a delayed late night flight, I found this highly rated restaurant open. I went to have food if any kind, instead I had such a great..."

Hisham Husain

"Amazing experience here every time. The food is well crafted with fine and creative ingredients. The brunch menu and service with Ellen was..."

Emina Sabanovic

"Had a nice visit today at Armview Restaurant and lounge. Staff was amazing and the service was great. I had ordered their fish cakes and sunny side..."

William “Ray” Drysdale

"small place with some outdoor seating but right on the loop. Excellent food, excellent portions and service. Tried the chowder, lobster roll, tacos..."

Shafique Alam

Mckelvie's Delishes Fishes Dishes

80/100 (2704 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Mahjabeen Alam

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

Anika Dhalla

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

Reza Sattarzadeh Nowbari

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

Matthew Matlock

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

Kristin & Nathan Crawford

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

On The HighWay of Life

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

Laura Scott

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

Nasif Shah

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

Tam Duong

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

Ray Taylor

Harbourstone Pour House

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Sadie Jane

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

Loi Tran

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

Melanie Spurr

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

Chetanpreet Singh Sachdeva

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

Kim Y.

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

Vikram Patil

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

Lyndsay

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

Michelle S

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

Ashley Banks

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

Bel Elizabeth

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

Doug

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

good job bob

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

M M

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

Grant Walker

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

Anish Naqvi

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

Jeremy Johnston

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

Allan Haggett

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

JoeL landry

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

Sarah Knight

Pickford & Black

76/100 (1051 ratings)

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

F K

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

Chetanpreet Singh Sachdeva

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

Hannah Thorburn

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

Julie Anne

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

Maggie Schekk

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

Keanu McGill

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

Mary DJ1018

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

ClusterFuxCrystals

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

Doug

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

Katie D

Bluenose 2 Restaurant

75/100 (2878 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was good to try nothing like wow, we tried fish and chips and chowder with lobster sandwiches. Chowder was below avergar, but other food taste..."

shujath Mohammed

"First time visiting Bluenose II Restaurant, and we will definitely be back! Kelsey was a charming delight, and the kitchen knows the best way to..."

Steve Knights

Jo Tapa

"We enjoyed going to this restaurant on a recent holiday in Halifax. I had scallops which were good - not that big though - we also ordered the salmon..."

Nancie Martin

"Food is great and staff is amazing! Danielle was our server today and she made everything even better! :) We recommend the seafood platter and the..."

Patricia Fachini

"📍Bluenose II ⭐️8/10 Our first stop in Halifax was the Bluenose II Restaurant where we just had to try the lobster rolls! The fresh lobster..."

Sm Foodd

"This restaurant looks vintage and has been a staple in Halifax a long time. The food is excellent and the staff is very friendly and makes sure you..."

Carol Barlow

"It is a place with many years in Halifax, breakfasts at a super affordable price. The place fills up fast. the friendly staff. The access area to the..."

Humberto Madrigal

"The food was good. Very quick, tasty, and fairly priced. Service was meeting the bare minimum. The service was quick but the server never topped up..."

Ivy L

"Wow, i fell in love with this place. I ordered the lobster dinner, and it was super delicious! It cam with clam chowder which was rich and creamy! It..."

Sileema Angoyuak

"Well priced seafood in a diner atmosphere. There are better restaurants in downtown Halifax but not at this price..."

zr1100c3

"We liked our visit. Dishes were good and..."

Anastasiia Omelian

"I recently visited Bluenose II in Halifax with my wife for a delightful lunchtime experience. This charming restaurant exceeded our expectations with..."

Alex Nguyen

"Excellent service, great food and a reasonable price! This restaurant has been in business since..."

Bob Edwards

"Lobster is really good, but make sure to have the patience and energy for it. Overall, very very good place, the soup is good and the dessert is..."

Nathir Haimoun

"It is a fine place but I left without understanding what all the buzz about this restaurant is about. The seafood platter was ordinary. Not the..."

Gustavo Madureira

"So happy we went here during my recent vacation to Halifax. We had the seafood chowder and the 2 piece fish and chips. The food was excellent and..."

This Old Broad

"Absolutely freaking phenomenal. This is definitely my top 3 restaurants I've tried on my east coast trip (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, PEI)... possibly..."

Hanna Oh

"Market price (March) full lobster dinner: $40. Good value considering the lobster roll is $30. Utilitarian diner. New England style clam chowder:..."

Albert Luk

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

The Maxwell's Plum

73/100 (1920 ratings)

"Outstanding service from our waitress Keyaira !! The bartender was also excellent and full of suggestions. The wings were good and hot ! The coconut..."

Kristy Snow

"Come there to try a traditional "fish 'n chips" - and we're delighted. Tasty and huge portions, so we ordered just one dish for..."

Anastasiia Omelian

"Great atmosphere and live music. The drinks were good and the service excellent. We didn't eat but will next..."

Doug

"I have lived in Halifax for 20 years and this was the first time I was ever in Maxwell's Plum! Very neat bar and fun atmosphere. Great selection of..."

Michelle S

"Always an excellent watering hole! Didn't have the food this time, but we saw some really nice plates going past our table. Great live entertainment!..."

Ralph “RJ” Hudson

"The Maxwell’s Plum is definitely a Halifax treasure. The staff go out of their way to make you feel at home. The atmosphere is outstanding and the..."

Jason Smith

"Awesome upbeat staff and a new fresh inside The Tuesday steak dinner special looked very special , the club sandwich was underwhelming , but one of..."

Donna Gardiner Thompson

"Food and drinks were good. They were very busy, it took awhile for us to get our sharing plates, napkins and cutleries. I have to go to the serving..."

Tina Lopez-Craigg

"Had a fantastic visit here, the food was great, staff was amazing, the service was fantastic 👏 and to top it all off I got to meet one of my all..."

William “Ray” Drysdale

"Stopped in for drinks. Staff are so friendly, atmosphere clean and cozy pub style. Party Marty was performing with amazing tunes. Customers..."

Jacqueline Richard

"Wow- an amazing selection of beer available. Very helpful staff to help navigate the extensive beer menu. I highly recommend for the tourist and..."

Tray Gober

"Nice and welcome pub in a good location. We went on Taco Tuesday and it’s such a good deal! The nachos are a little bit more expensive but it was..."

Daniela Ruzzarin

"Amazing place with great staff, music, and..."

Brock McNamee

"we went very early so it was almost empty great menu and it would be a good place to go later in the..."

Richard Wood

"One of the cheapest places to eat and drink on Halifax. Such a wide variety of food and drink and the quality is exceptional for the price. Always..."

Nate Sutton

"I really like Maxwell's Plum! I went on a Tuesday when they have $3.99 for steak and fries (with a drink which can be a soft drink if you're not into..."

Katy Jean

"Loved this place. We and members of other choirs went there after an evening at UNISON Choir Festival and had a great time. The karaoke usually..."

Maple Bud

Murphy's Restaurant & Patio

70/100 (2055 ratings)

"The restaurant is located in the harbour. The view is great. The service is excellent. The food is magnificent. We have ordered lobster meals. The..."

Vicki L

"First time here. We came in close-ish to closing time and were seated outside. I think they forgot about us, because we sat for about 20 minutes..."

Jordan

"This place was SO GOOD! It was so neat being right on the water, watching the waves and the boats while the sun was setting over the water. The feel..."

S Fraser

"Although the service was very slow, the waitress was friendly and the wait was worth it because the lobster quesadillas are to die for! The portion..."

Geneviève L.

"Amazing restaurant! We had the lobster meal and it was absolutely delicious. The waiting time to get seated and for the meal to arrive was..."

Crystal F

"Lovely seafood. The people who work there are really friendly and helpful with what you may want to order. The fish and chips were very tasty. They..."

Fares Al-Fares

"If you're coming to Halifax, you definitely want to eat here for market priced lobster & fresh seafood! You can't get a better location and view of..."

Tess Lucas

"The fun began with the phone call. The agent who took our reservation was informative and happy. One could tell that the evening was going to be a..."

Hilda Murphy

"Very happy with out visit to Murphy's when we were in Nova Scotia, right as the lockdown was beginning in March. They have 2 levels so we took the..."

Mark Fernandes

"Good place to eat with a very good view of the harbour. Service that we experienced was very good. We enjoyed both the fish and chips and a shrimp..."

Steve Bompas

"personally my favorite place I ate on my first east coast vacation! the seafood chowder was amazing best I had! lobster was great as well. the..."

Amanda

"I've been to Murphy's a handful of times, and everytime I go I'm reminded of why I keep coming back. The staff are friendly and well-informed, and..."

Kaitlynn Robinson

"Food was good. Great friendly service. Prices reasonable and a wonderful location at Halifax harbour jutting out over..."

Corinne Neumeier

"Fantastic tour! It was comfortable, informative and had plenty of time to explore Peggy’s Cove. I will definitely recommend this tour to anyone..."

Nadia Marrella

"Excellent restaurant, beautiful view while you are eating, delicious food yummy and is no too expensived.The service..."

Jacqueline Benitez

"Had a good lunch here - very fresh food, great staff and fast service. Plus they have dinner cruises that are..."

Jim Mangione

"Great food. From lobster to cheese burgers and poutines, they have it all. Ate here three nights in a row to try everything I wanted. Fantastic..."

Lukas Lund

"Visiting Halifax for the day. Staff friendly service was good. Tried lobster rolls unfortunately shells in the food. Not good like getting shells in..."

Santos Ramos

"Very friendly people! The hostess and our server were great! We were visiting from Arizona in the United States and thoroughly enjoyed the..."

Deborah Lump

Economy Shoe Shop Cafe & Bar

70/100 (1258 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Just had a great dinner here with my wife. We found the service great and the food very great as well. Definitely going back hoping to take a couple..."

Hal Bungay

"As a loyal "Trailer Park Boys" fan, I decided to visit "Economy Shoe Shop" for dinner during a recent trip to my home town, Halifax. I decided to..."

Jackie Barrett

"Great food and friendly staff. I have been lucky enough to play a few acoustic sets, such a warm environment..."

Sarah Rapunzell H

"Some of the best live music in town, amazing staff and awesome..."

Jay Darrow

"A simple burger was extraordinary. A chicken wrap was so tasty and flavourful. First time there and it won't be my last! The prices are so reasonable..."

Andrea Levy

"The beer was cold, the Rueben sandwich was delicious and our server Hannah was..."

Robin Doyle

"Great food and atmosphere! I would recommend their..."

Andrew Da Silva

"Great atmosphere, food was fantastic, worth the..."

Terry Butlin

"It's always a great night out in downtown Hally when it features some time spent at ESS. My fiancée and I have enjoyed some great food, drinks and..."

Rob Best

"Our daughter and roommate took us out as our first choice was unavailable so this was a great choice to try as there was live music and we seated..."

Dan Pak

"Service was excellent always on it. Food was very good and the portions were great. The happy hour special is one of the best in the city and is..."

Normand Legault

"We were greeted and seated right away. They are pretty strict with the covid regulations (not a bad thing). It did take our server a hot minute to..."

Paige

"Fantastic food and wonderful atmosphere. I love that the Nacho's are layered, the mozzarella sticks are phenomenal. The attention to detail did not..."

Jenna Mullins

"Love the atmosphere here! The live music was amazing and even there’s no entry fee. The price of beer in the happy hour was super cheap, the food..."

Carrie Guo

"Always a fantastic time downstairs for drag or comedy. Strangely poor service upstairs yesterday, our first time upstairs. We arrived early for a..."

Karlee Bamford

"As a vegetarian, this is my favourite place for a meal in the city. They have tacos, a vegan wrap and appetizers. Just look how much cheese is on..."

Holly-Lynn Bourgeois

"I can’t describe how great the vegan options are. The vegan crispy chicken wrap and the beyond burger are probably some of the best plates from a..."

Laura K

"We had our first pre-Neptune diner at the Economy Shoe Shop. Great atmosphere. The decor is interesting and colorful, the staff are welcoming and..."

Leigh Beauchampday

"First time at the Economy Shoe Shop. Had the Philly cheese steak, was a little disappointed - it was good, but didn't expect it to have gravy so..."

Debbie McNeil Rutz

"It was a nice place to sit down with a friend while having drinks and conversations. It had an alright selection on tap. Nothing too fancy. It's a..."

Kris Bunleon

"The Basement of the "Shoe" is where Yuk Yuk's runs now. If you're lucky you might attend on a night where I perform. Last time I gave out free copies..."

Brad Kelln

"Went back for the first time in a few years and had another good experience. The Bartender that served us was very friendly and provided us with..."

Chris Millward

Waterfront Warehouse Restaurant

70/100 (3387 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

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

Kimberly H

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

Freddy Beach

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

John William Wade

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

RAFAEL MARTIR MATEO

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

Dan Pak

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

James C

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

Jessica Cheng

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

Omezine TOUMIA

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

Cameron Stotz

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

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