Halifax Restaurants
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1. Highwayman
$$$ | |This small, on-trend restaurant and bar serves a seafood-heavy Spanish-inspired menu and delicious cocktails. There's a selection of oysters on ice, as well as other chilled and cured seafood and meats, classic Spanish tapas, and bar snacks that make for a perfect evening of grazing, but also a menu of hearty pasta and meat dishes should you require something more robust. Reservations are highly recommended.
1673 Barrington St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1Z9, Canada902-407–5260Known For
- Seafood tower served with a dozen oysters
- Fun, lively atmosphere
- Exceptional and friendly service
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch. -
2. Hop Scotch Dinner Club
$$$$ | |Started as a pop-up restaurant by some of the city's most creative chefs, Hop Scotch has evolved into one of the city's most sophisticated dining rooms where incredible food and inventive cocktails are to be eagerly anticipated on each visit. The small menu changes often in order to showcase the best in seasonal, local ingredients, and brunch is always amazing.
1537 Barrington St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1Z4, Canada902-420–9626Known For
- Intimate and classy dining experience
- Delectable desserts such as their s'more tart
- Fantastic curated wine list
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3. Stories
$$$$ | |In the very elegant dining room of the historic Haliburton Hotel, just a few exquisitely set tables set the scene for a sophisticated meal. The menu is short, but is carefully devised to cater to various tastes, and everything, including inventive accompaniments, is very well executed. With friendly professional service, it's a perfect place for a special-occasion dinner, or just to make an ordinary day special.
5184 Morris St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1B8, Canada902-444–4400Known For
- Refined formal atmosphere
- Top quality ingredients
- Separate area for small groups
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
4. The Press Gang
$$$$ | |Easily one of the city's hippest upscale establishments, the Press Gang prepares fish and meat with equal panache, with wines from the well-stocked cellar. A four-course tasting menu (C$160 for two) is also offered. Thick, cold stone walls testify to the building's era (1759), but comfy seating and intimate lighting soften the effect. Local musicians play on Friday and Saturday night.
5218 Prince St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 0B1, Canada902-423–8816Known For
- Romantic date night favorite
- Exceptional array of oysters
- Thursday whiskey night
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5. Chives Canadian Bistro
$$$ | |"Canadian" cuisine is broadly defined here (French, German, and Asian influences are all evident), but there is no mistaking the provenance of chef and cookbook author Craig Flinn's ingredients, which are fresh and local. Each meal begins with Chives's signature buttermilk biscuits—and each should end with maple crème brûlée. In between, enjoy starters such as yellowfin tuna tartar, warm summer kale salad, or Jamo's perogi, then make the difficult choice between dishes like braised beef Wellington, grilled Digby scallops, or the N.S. Heritage Pork cut of the day. Each dish on the menu has wine suggestions, and gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.
1537 Barrington St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1Z4, Canada902-420–9626Known For
- <PRO>extremely tender cuts of meat</PRO>
- <PRO>private dining in an atmospheric old bank vault</PRO>
- <PRO>market-fresh vegetables governed by the seasons</PRO>
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6. Da Maurizio
$$$$ | |This Northern Italian restaurant is a classic big-night-out choice. Subdued lighting, elegant furnishings, fresh flowers: all the details have been attended to, and ditto the food, which is impressive and satisfying. Excellent seared foie gras is always on the menu, as is veal scaloppine sautéed with lobster and topped with a creamy garlic-and-cognac sauce. Prices on the specialty wine list go as high as C$600, but there are also fine bottles for under C$50.
1496 Lower Water St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1R7, Canada902-423–0859Known For
- Decadent desserts
- Well-informed and friendly waitstaff
- High prices that are worth the expense
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch -
7. Dharma Sushi
$$ | |Tasty sushi, fresh sashimi, feather-light tempura, gyudon, and teriyaki are among the authentic Japanese dishes that are artfully presented here on the extensive menu. Seating is available both inside the pint-size eatery and, in summer, out on a small street-front patio, and takeout is another option. Vegetarians should note that meat-free dishes may include fish broth, so make your requirements known.
1576 Argyle St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2B3, Canada902-425–7785Known For
- Good value
- Friendly and efficient service
- Plenty of options for those who don't like "raw" sushi
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat. -
8. Five Fishermen
$$$$ | |Installed in a heritage building across from the Grand Parade, this restaurant is splurge-worthy. While classics like oysters Rockefeller and seared scallops never disappoint, inventive seafood dishes such as lobster-crusted haddock and a 6-pound flash-fried lobster tower elevate the menu. This is also a great place for steak, wagyu burgers, and other delectable items from the grill. Tables are backlit through a wall of stained glass, and the seafood is so good locals keep coming back.
1740 Argyle St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2B6, Canada902-422–4421Known For
- Exciting cocktails and impressive wine list
- Separate vegetarian and vegan menu
- Fascinating history and ghostly occurrences
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9. Lower Deck
$$ | |History surrounds you in Privateer's Warehouse, where two eateries share old stone walls and hand-hewn beams. The main-floor pub sticks to pub grub, which is served at long trestle tables; the patrons here consider ale an entrée, so you can just order a beer and join the fun. The second-floor Beer Market is less casual, with more refined dishes on the menu. There's another branch in Clayton Park.
1887 Upper Water St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1S9, Canada902-425–1501Known For
- House-made burgers
- Very lively atmosphere
- Live music every night in the pub
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10. Mary's African Cuisine
$$ | |Delicious African stews—beef, goat, curry chicken, eggplant—with tasty sides such as jollof rice and enjera bread are served in Mary's friendly downtown restaurant.
1701 Barrington St., Nova Scotia, B3J 2A4, Canada902-404–3144Known For
- Plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options
- Huge portions
- Mary makes her own fresh juices
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
11. McKelvie's
$$$$ | |In a handsome 1906 firehouse across from the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, McKelvie's is that rare find that hits the sweet spot between upscale and down-home. Though all the menu mainstays are here, from oysters Rockefeller to surf and turf, the best bets are the contemporary twists on seafood classics. Although the restaurant has been in business for over 30 years, its look is as fresh as the ingredients used here.
1680 Lower Water St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2Y3, Canada902-421–6161Known For
- Signature fish and lobster platters
- Great location for waterfront attractions
- Historic building
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12. Morris East
$$ | |Casually cool yet warm and intimate, Morris East stakes its reputation on local artisanal ingredients. Gourmet wood-fired pizzas, topped with the region's best veggies, cheeses, and charcuterie and cooked using Annapolis Valley applewood, are the specialty. Libations have local flavor too: spirits handcrafted in the province go into the cocktails. There's a short wine list, or you can bring your own (corkage C$15).
5212 Morris St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1B4, Canada902-444–7663Known For
- <PRO>innovative pizza toppings</PRO>
- <PRO>artisanal cocktails</PRO>
- <PRO>good value lunch specials</PRO>
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
13. Salty's
$$$ | |Overlooking Privateer's Wharf on the harbor, Salty's wins the prize for best location in Halifax. Steaming bowls of shellfish stew and curried scallops crown a menu sure to satisfy seafood lovers, though there are also meat and pasta options. There is a less expensive Bar & Grill on the ground level. Salty's serves meals outside on the wharf in summer, but be warned that it can be very windy.
1877 Upper Water St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1S9, Canada902-423–6818Known For
- Incredible view
- Choose-your-own lobsters from the live tank
- Separate gluten-free menu
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14. The Bicycle Thief
$$$$ | |Casual, boisterous, and hugely popular, this place has a patio right on the waterfront—on the landward side, look for the "tree" of old bicycles stacked outside. The lengthy menu slants Italian but also features meat-heavy main courses, all with interesting accompaniments that incorporate the finest Nova Scotian ingredients. Reservations are strongly recommended.
1475 Lower Water St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3Z2, Canada902-425–7993Known For
- Good cocktails and wide range of wines by the glass
- Great views over the waterfront
- Reservations usually needed
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15. The Foggy Goggle
$$ | |They call it "comfort food with attitude" and it's certainly struck a chord with locals and visitors, who flock to this bar to fill up on freshly made dishes like lobster mac and cheese, ribs roasted in root beer, and Foggy Spuds (roasted potatoes with chopped bacon, corn, and red onion, sautéed in a rich cream sauce and topped with cheese). There are lighter choices and vegetarian options, too.
2057 Gottingen St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 3B2, Canada902-444–1414Known For
- 14 beers on tap and innovative cocktails
- Open until 1 am on Friday and Saturday
- Very good service
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16. The Henry House
$$ | |At this pub in what was once the house of a prominent Canadian politician, Haligonian brewers uphold beer-making traditions dating back to 1754, and you can sample the results, along with craft and bottled beers from beyond the city. The food is impressive, too—especially the Nova Scotia salt cod fishcakes and beer-battered fish-and-chips. In winter fireplaces keep the ironstone building toasty.
1222 Barrington St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1Y4, Canada902-423–5660Known For
- Wide range of seafood specialties
- Great tiered patio in summer
- Excellent craft beer
Restaurant Details
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17. The Wooden Monkey
$$$ | |This fun, funky spot attracts health-conscious diners with its macrobiotic and organic food, locally brewed beer and wines, and fair-trade coffee. Aside from being good for you, though, the food here is also just plain good. Menu mainstays (the lentil burger, grass-fed braised beef, and line-caught haddock) are bound to win over skeptics. There's a second branch in Dartmouth.
1707 Grafton St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2C6, Canada902-444–3844Known For
- Wide selection on the menu
- Environmentally sound sourcing of ingredients
- Healthy children's menu
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