TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Halifax - Updated November 2024

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

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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

Dharma Sushi Restaurant

"Amazing food and fantastic service, the staff go above and beyond. One of my favorite restaurants..."

Lesley Neily

"La mejor comida japonesa que he probado, is amazing!!!! You have to..."

Ana Gabriela Pérez López

"Delightful in every way!! Such great food presented, with authentic fresh ingredients; but most importantly crafted with care and love!! Best sushi..."

Elizabeth Sutcliffe

"One of very few authentic Japanese restaurants around. You won't see some of the dishes they serve anywhere else in Halifax. Sushi is fresh and..."

Ryota Suyama

"Magic food, even better service. Go check it out, you won't be disappointed!!..."

Jillian Page

"Great food, great people. One of my favorite places to eat in..."

Monique Ryan

"Cozy atmosphere Employees are Japanese making this place feels absolutely authentic The food was amazing, we paid 15$ + tax tip for HUGE lunch..."

harry panini

"This is my not just my favourite Japanese restaurant in town, but my favourite restaurant period. The prices are reasonable, and you can get a good..."

Lilith Nakamura

"Amazing food. We were visiting for three nights and spent two of them in this restaurant. The service is great, the people are welcoming and..."

Salomé Menu

"A real authentic Japanese restaurant which might be the only one owned by a Japanese chef…? It is kind of hard to find on this touristy strip in..."

Naoko N.

"It’s definitely a hidden gem in Halifax. Delicious Japanese sashimi and tempura. It’s a cozy family run restaurant in the heart of Halifax..."

Leo Lau

"Tried this restaurant for the first time this week. I can't wait to be back in Halifax and get to go again- the sushi was incredible. I have tried..."

Andrea Brophy

"Best Miso Soup I’ve had in Halifax! Sushi always tastes incredible and I love that it’s family owned and operated! The staff is so sweet, love..."

Morgan Geremia

"A family run restaurant that really goes above and beyond to make sure you have a good time and a full belly. When we went, they were sure to find us..."

Audhora Rahman

"It was nice to be able to enjoy the taste of Japan in Halifax. It's a really delicious sushi restaurant. I'm going to revisit with my..."

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"Food was fresh and tasty, it felt authentic to my pallet. The chirashi included a scallop that was mind blowing. Price was very reasonable. Delicious..."

Tony Lightyear

"Whenever I am downtown for lunch I go to Dharma Sushi. They have delicious food at reasonable prices. It has fast service and the food is delivered..."

Mark E

"This sweet little Sushi shop is a must go to. Best Miso soup I have had yet. Great flavour and not too salty like other places make theirs. I had the..."

Samantha Saunders

"I had fantastic lunch with my friend this afternoon. I’m always trying to look for genuine Japanese restaurants and I was so happy to finally find..."

SANGMI PARK

"I found my new favorite place to eat in Halifax. Delicious sushi and a very welcoming environment. Pleasant experience all..."

Robert Olsen

"Ordered steamed egg with sea food and a rainbow roll. The steamed egg dish was very good. The owner and the waitress are all Japanese and are super..."

Jessie Zhan

"If you are looking for delicious, quality Japanese food look no further. The teriyaki is exquisite with cuts of meat that don't lack in taste or..."

Kieran Bromley

"I like this restaurant run by a Japanese owner that my friend recommended. It is so cool. Not only is the food delicious, but it's also plentiful...."

홍은주

"This place is great for affordable sushi and ramen. It was so delicious that I forgot to take a picture before I ate 😅. I can’t wait to go back..."

Taija Swanston

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

The Arms

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"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

Lot Six Bar & Restaurant

85/100 (2625 ratings)

Accepts American Express

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

Amanda L

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

Jess Eddy

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

Cristina RI

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

Rafael Fernando

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

Court Harris

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

Darlene Hopkins

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

Hana Wintner

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

Carmin Attrell

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

Stephanie Tennant

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

Maxine Barrett Haines

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

Shelley Hippern

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

Mike Evans

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

John Stoddard

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

Pat McCluskey

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

Elizabeth Allan Harvey

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

Drew Alexandra DeCoste

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

Jeff Stoneham-Wilson

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

Nigel Beck

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

Philip Sharp

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

Sylvie Delbuguet Ross

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

Beth Lee-Harris

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

Karen Charlton

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

Mike Szpakowski

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

Jean Mario

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

Sarah Lightfoot

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

Andree Paulin-Patten

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

Dora Hennebury Phillips

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

Alice M

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

Roop Kaur

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

Gooseberry Hollow

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

Anna Burzynska

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

Udey Singh

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

David Y

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

Has Jalil

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

J G

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

Paula Rent

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

Nicole Leon

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

Sara Sowsian

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

Barbara Ayres

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

Catherine Ianniciello

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

Cynthia Robertson Hannah

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

Katherine DeGrâce

The Wooden Monkey

85/100 (5020 ratings)

"My wife and I held our wedding & reception at the Wooden Monkey Dartmouth in August and the service by Matt and his staff was excellent. It was a..."

Tracie Thomas

"I tried the Cajun haddock with mashed potatoes, and it was the best lunch I've had all year. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I'll mark this..."

Evan DeCatanzaro

"Awesome! The pizza is delicious and the raw tacos are my favorite appy. It's nice to be able to eat out and enjoy a meal dairy free, no hassle or..."

Cindy Hartlen

"I love restaurants that focus on local foods and community. The atmosphere inside was really warm and welcoming, perfect for chatting with friends...."

Morla Phan

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"Absolutely delicious food. We had the bacon wrapped scallops, bruschetta bread. Followed by the chicken club and lamb ravioli. The service was..."

Ken Wight

"We had a very pleasant time here. I had the bacon cheeseburger (didn’t take a photo) and my mom had the haddock. We both loved the food. I could..."

Chyanne Kehler

"Great spot with good food options. The service was really quick and it was exceptional. I heard that it wasn’t overrated at first but I did not..."

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"Such a wonderful place and cause to support. I really like their ethos of supporting local farmers. Their vegan options are great - especially the..."

Gayle Fentiman

"We had a very nice experience here! The waitress was very accommodating with my order, as I wanted a salad and salmon, and she offered me the combo..."

Miranda Berube

"Steamed mussels were exactly what you want them to be. The bacon wrapped scallops we also very good. They have a good selection of gluten-free..."

Jeremy Scott

"Why does this have to be in Halifax and I live in the state. Such a great restaurant with a great story and mission. So many beers, so many local..."

Greg Payne

"Lovely restaurant in downtown Halifax that supports local Nova Scotia farms with an emphasis on sustainability. Plenty of vegan options, which are..."

Xena Wang

"I had the Chocolate Tofu pie 13 years ago the first time I came to Halifax and it's still just as amazing as I remembered!!! (Actually I forgot just..."

Janelle Ledua

"This is our favourite restaurant in Halifax! We came here for lunch and dinner, the pizza is the best the family has ever had and they’ve had a..."

Shirley L

"Very good service with good food. The reason for 4 stars is that it's good food but not great food. We were a large group so we got a chance to try..."

Aman Singh

"My sister and I ate here twice in June 2022. My sister has to avoid gluten, which made this restaurant a treasure. The servers were friendly and..."

Biscuit King

"I was hungry after work and there were lots of people around because of the NAIG happening. I ate inside but there was a table next to me that was..."

Rachael

"This was a memorable and exceptional dining experience during our stay in Halifax. The food is incredibly delicious and fresh, each dish was..."

Christine Attard

Phil's Seafood

"Best seafood platter and grilled haddock dinner ever...friendly fast service...my favorite spot...share with all my..."

Frances Slattery

"Best seafood place in halifax!! My favorite is fish & chips!! Fish has thin crust and tastes..."

Vandana Veenu Puri Colombe

"The food here is always top notch. Friendly service, great portions, and fresh, fresh..."

Gwen Danson

"My dad and I ate here for the first time yesterday. It was wheelchair accessible and lots of room at the table for dad to sit in his wheelchair. ..."

Michelle Fredericks Murphy

"Great food, great prices and friendly staff. You can't go wrong..."

Stephen Donoghue

"Best fish and chips I've ever had. Super fresh with fantastic, friendly service. When in Halifax you've got to check it..."

Anthony Richichi

"Love it here, when ever I go to Halifax I have to stop for my pound of muscles and my 2 piece fish and chips. Tried the salmon before and it's..."

George C. Ratchford

"I was on the hunt for clams and went to Phil's bang on ! and the Propeller on Tap was a perfect..."

Kirk Shaw

"The fish is done to perfection. Light batter and it dosn't overpower the fish. Close second is the..."

Elizabeth Perrin

"Great food and awesome service! The clams are the..."

Chris Gertridge

"Best Seafood Chowder I have ever had hands..."

Andrew McNulty

"When trying to stand out as a sefood resturant located, when you're located in city on the Atlantic coast, you have to be extremely special. It's..."

Nate

"I love their pan fried haddock with an awesome spinach salad. It's so good I pass up the fries... and I never pass up..."

A. Uren

"My family found this restaurant while we were strolling down Quinpool Road last summer. The fish was lightly battered and not at all greasy. It was..."

D.M-L.

"Delicious seafood and homey digs at this restaurant! There's a broad range of options to choose from - the seafood chowder is a very popular and..."

Ibraheem Aziz

"Super tasty, huge portions and a really nice restaurant! This was our first stop in NS we were craving seafood and the reviews for Phil's were high..."

Mark Fernandes

"Low price but high quality of food and friendly staff. Just visit and try then you never regret your..."

Jinny Park

"We stumbled across this place while on vacation walking from our hotel to an ATM. The menu looked good, so we came back for dinner. My wife had..."

Ed Prior

"Had lunch here on 3 January with my toddler. He very much enjoyed his fish nuggets and the seafood chowder I ate had incredible flavour. It rivaled..."

Gary Newman

"One of the best gems in the city. The fish is fresh and not dripping with grease like a lot of the other spots. Price is nice and the atmosphere is..."

J MP

"Fantastic first impression. Not only did the food come out remarkably fast, the fish was the freshest we've tasted, the chicken was very flavorful,..."

Matthew Harber

"Very good chowder, big portions,didn't expect them to be that big. Fries were not as good but still..."

Milia K

"What an amazing restaurant! Great food, the haddocks and chips we ordered were just perfect. The staff is also really great, always stopping by to..."

Ricardo F

"Best place around for fish and chips. A little bit of variety to the menu for those who are not fish or seafood eaters, but they do specialize in the..."

Rose Marie Axelson

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

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

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..."

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