The best Lobster in Halifax | Sluurpy updated in April

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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...."

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"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 Captain's Boil

"Excellent service! The king crab was totally worth it. Our server Anita, was great to explain the options and how ordering works! Seafood was..."

Jill Cameron

"Word of mouth of The Captain's Boil and looking at their website made me want to go. The service was okay, it might help some new people if the..."

Joel Lizée

"The captains boil flavour seasoning is a must try. Unfortunately everything is on the spicier side to the point where our young kids were unable to..."

Samira Alam

"We had a great meal, the seafood was great as was the captain's boil sauce (would highly recommend). Ordering was pretty simple and it was a great..."

Ahmad

"Concept restaurant. No plates, bibs provided and they are not strictly a gimmick, it's going to be messy. Get each thing you order in a separate bag...."

Andrew Burton

"Only grabbed a drink here. If you're in the mood for very specific seafood only perhaps a great place but cant speak to that. Think crabs, oysters..."

Dustin Walker

"Good food, the sauce wasn't what I was expecting but was a good surprise. You don't get much with the crawfish though. Service started good and..."

Angela Jenkins

"It's a bit pricey but a fun experience, you'll really need to work to get the food out of the..."

Sassan

"Very unique and yummy seafood. Very nice and helpful customer..."

MD RAYHANUL ISLAM (Rayhan Shumo)

"Friendly staff, quality service and tasty food. It is on the second floor. Spacious and nice seating area. Parking could be a..."

Abdullah AlBiladi

"Awesome place!!! New way to got the seafood. There offer the food by bag, and gave the gloves try to use my hand eating the food. I was so excited...."

xin sui

"I think it was one of the best seafood supers I have had for a long time the king crab was the best the calm and mussels were great mussels..."

Clifford Walton

"Amazing service and great staff !! My first time going and it was an all around experience itself. Enjoyed snow and king crab. The portions were huge..."

belicia ashe

"A unique dining experience. I had the mussels with garlic sauce/mild and they were very..."

Will Price

"Great experience, the spice levels are not as hot as you think, there was a long wait for food and drinks..."

Amber Hafeez

"The food was amazing!! Service was a little slow but super friendly. Great drink..."

Lily Bartel

The Halifax Alehouse

70/100 (1367 ratings)

"Best staff...best bar...hands down!! It's a treat to go there...and to play..."

Rob Francis

"A great place, friendly staff and great..."

Toney Frazer Noseworthy

"Tyler and Dion are great! Keeping the place warm! Great spot to enjoy your evening in sweet..."

Karine Bélanger

"The artichoke spinach dip was phenomenal. My husband had a bowl of the seafood chowder. He enjoyed it immensely. Great craft beer selections. It was..."

Dianna Langley

"Enjoyed the food. Great location. Unique atmosphere. Will return on my next..."

Glenda Lola Barnes-Brushett

"Wow awsome time great band on Thursday :) may just became my favourite..."

Roberta Barkhouse

"An awesome venue to perform at, a great customer..."

John Miller

"Great music, great service and amazing atmosphere. Love this..."

Craig Wambolt

"Briana was an outstanding server. I was having a few very tasteful drinks and she served everything in very timely manner. She offered refills and ..."

Andre White

"Great Thursday night, with an amazing live music band. Had some really attentive servers and great selection of beer. $16 for a pitcher of Keith's..."

Bradley Seskin

"Great atmosphere and staff vfc very helpful and friendly. When they say they have the best seafood chowder around they are right. Chowder was..."

Mary Gaittens

"Stopped in with colleague's for a few hours. A nice place to have a few cold drinks and listen to some love..."

Adam Kurtz

"Saturday=$15 wings and a pitcher of beer. I mean, does it get any better. Beautiful views of the hill, beer selection is large, and so are the tv's..."

Taylor Bey

"Great time. We were the ones who had deadlocks. Thanks for being the awesome Alehouse that you are. Great music awesome people. (We are coming back..."

Cody

"Was a fun night out band was good and enjoyed the music. Cover was $12 and the arm had a service charge of $3. Even the debit to buy a beer had a..."

Nuahs C

"When you order a 2nd batch of onion rings, I would say they are the best in town. They had schooner beer which I did not think existed anymore...."

Toxic Doll

"Really enjoyed my time here, the staff were great and the atmosphere was inviting and calm. My boyfriend and I can here before and after a moose..."

Danielle Zwicker

"Enjoyed the music and the atmosphere. No Gf food suitable for severe allergies but at least they were honest about..."

Hadear Marzooque

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

Trapeze Restaurant

"Overall really good food. Fridays and Saturdays are all you can eat prime rib and lobster tails (up to 5 tails per guest). The food is good overall,..."

Kristen Major

"Don't understand why the negative reviews on this restaurant. Went there for lunch and had a table over looking the water. The food was fabulous......."

M Kelly

"We went for the lobster and prime rib on a Saturday night and the food was terrific. We had a two hour wait which went quickly as we did the..."

Donna Obrien

"Been here many many times over the years and not once been dissapointed. Food has always been top quality and the service the same. Staff are very..."

keith adam

"The been closed for a year now. Opening soon as a Chinese..."

Vernon Boutilier

Rick Newell

Angelica Blagdon

La Cucina Cafe Pizzeria & Spaghetti House

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Alex C. Moreno

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

Daphne Sleigh

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

Ashley Manzer

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

Catherine Wende

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

Elisabeth “and” Steve

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

Alexa Lam

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

Hilary Ann Greene

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

smittyleafs

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

Joseph Mesh

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

Alain Girard

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

Kevin Anderson

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

Sandra White

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

Glen McAllister

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)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Kimberly H

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

Freddy Beach

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

John William Wade

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

RAFAEL MARTIR MATEO

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

Dan Pak

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

James C

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

Jessica Cheng

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

Omezine TOUMIA

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

Cameron Stotz

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

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