I. DIE. When a fast-food burger meal puts you up around the $10 mark , dropping a few dollars more for real, delicious food (especially when it's prepared under the eye of the adorable Chef Farrell) is obviously the proper thing. Happy to see that the food is locally sourced (soup of the day with the best of the Farmer's Market!) and there's a robust liquor menu too. The mushroom bruschetta was a treat, creamy and earthy, and the green seafood curry had just the right amount of heat. Sometimes seafood dishes are a lot of shrimp filler with a few other things tossed here and there, but the curry had a great balance of shrimp, mussels and scallops. It was enough to stuff me, even at lunchtime. And the gingerbread cake with caramel Bailey's sauce... sweet Mary Mother... that's going to be my death-row dinner request. I'll be back without a doubt (if only to find out what manner of witchcraft goes into that gingerbread). read more

I had a fantastic experience here. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and willing to discuss the menu, and despite it being busy with people always waiting for tables, I never felt rushed. The menu is to the point but with good variety. We did apps, mains and dessert and everything was great. There were 5 of us and everyone liked everything they had. Yes, seriously. I also had a great cocktail - a kimchi ceasar, I recommend. I literally have not a bad thing to say about this place - other than you may have to wait a few minutes to get a table! Will return, no question. read more

This place is awesome. They won 4th place for their Old School burger but the waitress recommended the Smokehouse BBQ burger. She said they would have won first place with that burger. Not sure, but it is one good burger. It's a large burger so if you aren't hunger then split it with a friend. Highly recommended! Staff is friendly and place is comfortable and great setting to get together. No shouting over music. read more

Wow, this place impressed me soooooo much. Atmosphere was stunning, staff were amazing. My waitress was one from another establishment (which I have a love hate relationship with), so I was super glad to see she moved. She was stellar. My expectations were huge, because, you know, Craig Flynn, right!? And they met them. We were waiting here for a table at 2 Doors.....and they called us when our table was ready- genius idea! The sharing plates were fantastic. A little on the small side, but that was to be expected. The meatballs were seasoned beautifully. The chacuterie board had a great variety. Drinks were fantastic! Very inspired. And the wine list had one of my favorite NS Reds that you never see in the city. I think what you are doing is great, and I hope it continues:) read more

Was looking forward to trying 2 Doors Down, as a mid-priced restaurant with cocktails is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. This place might be cheaper than Chives, but it is not inexpensive: the bar bites were under ten dollars, and the mains were in the $15-$20 range. The food is stoner bro comfort food, lots of big flavors and everything is fried. The veggie burger in addition to a 'flash-fried' patty, also contained fried mushrooms! And was served with french fries! It fell into that classic trap of texture with the patty and the bun creating a super mushy and starchy eating experience. It was tasty, though, with a good combination of flavors. We also had the zucchini fries (delicious); asparagus spears (eh.); and kale caesar (heavily dressed). I'll probably head back here for drinks and fried snacks, not sure I need to come back for a meal. read more

Went for a birthday, not bad at all. A little dead when we went but it was a Monday night in COVID. Good food, decently priced, great experience! read more

Wow. Best burger ever. Seriously. I came in on the recommendation of a friend that she'd had the "best burger ever" here, and by the looks of the yelp reviews and the busy front door of this place, I think the cat is out of the bag. I ordered a gluten free bun with my burger, and they've really managed to do a very tasty bun to compliment the burger. Many (a majority?) of the menu items are available with a GF option, and the staff are more than happy to help clarify what the substitutions are. This really widened up the range of options for me, making it harder to make a choice! Overall a great dining experience with helpful staff, good ambience and fantastic food. A great addition to Barrington Street. read more

It was a cold yet balmy Halifax night as I meandered down the streets of Halifax, looking for a destination to wet my whistle and tickle my palate. I'm a tourist in this town and locals seem to know it, my sure and fearless gait impressive as I trudged through the pitiful snowfall that caused lesser men to slow and take measured steps. There were few tracks in the snow on the sidewalks and the wind kept forcing my hand up, up to pull my large hood down, protectively over my face. As I pulled out of my oversized hood for a breath I noticed the Chive restaurant and exclaimed (internally) "Sounds delicious. But too damn expensive!" I kept walking two doors down and discovered, not ironically, 2 Doors Down. There were few people inside, perhaps 4 tables and maybe 10 bodies, and being a solo traveller, I hesitated at the prospect of eating my dinner at a table alone as my iPhone is a terrible partner in conversation. I was greeted warmly by Andrew and offered a seat at the bar which I gratefully accepted, as well as an excellent English style ale, and told of 'the best hamburger, if I was a hamburger lover.' I sceptically agreed to partake in this so-called 'best hamburger, which had a gooey mass of home made cheese, and consisted of several cuts of meat including briscuit, and a perfectly semi-toasted bun, and also upgraded to a kale caesar salad made phenomenal with the addition of bacon. Even though I just described said hamburger, I cannot describe the flavours and texture and awesome epicurean pleasures I experienced while eating it. It was definitely inspired by your standard Coney Island cheeseburger but it was far more than that. It was a superior cheeseburger, and one that I devoured with great gusto. Andrew was excellent for banter and the environment is suitable for casual dining, hipster whining, dates, and anything else. It was truly a fine and rare pleasure. All the best in the future. read more

Was apprehensive about going to this place - I heard it was pricy and not 'that great'. SO NOT TRUE! The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, and the server was awesome. Cost was very reasonable, portions were good, and everything was well above average restaurant food. I will be back for sure. read more

When I go out to eat, I have two main criteria if I'm in charge of picking places. I like a place that loves local AND cooks dishes I don't. If I leave saying "That was so good. I wish I could make something like that", -I'll give it 5 stars! My husband and I went to this place yesterday for lunch and enjoyed every bite! We were even stealing bites from one another's plates. We were served fresh water in a Fox Hill Farm glass milk bottle (#sustainability). We each ordered "Hot Bowls"; the Moroccan Vegetable Curry and the "Spicy Korean Gnocchi". We are going to try to see if we can make something as delic at home! Having lived in Korea, the gnocchi dish was a good representation of a well rounded fusion dish. The vegetable curry was a decent serving of comfort food! It really hit the spot since it was such a damp and dreary day. Our server was delightful and friendly. I love the chalkboards around the room, so that if you no longer have the menu or forget the specials, you can simply look around the room. We'll be back with empty stomachs! read more

Having only opened on Tuesday, I feel like a bit of a jerk going so soon and writing a review. Thankfully I only have good things to say. I had just gotten out of a show at Neptune and was hungry. Being just a party of 1 I figured it would be a quick wait before getting a seat. Upon arriving and seeing the mass of people surrounding the seating station I started to despair. Upon reaching the front I was assured it would be a short wait, so I took a seat and proceeded to wait. While it was about 30 minutes (apparently someone swiped the free seat at the bar), I was eventually seated. The menu being small, I had already used my long wait to determine what exactly I wanted. With a Nor'easter in hand I patiently waited for my Moroccan Vegetable Curry to arrive. This wait was far shorter then my wait for a seat and soon I was digging in. It was enjoyable, if a bit small of a portion. The red quinoa mentioned in the menu was present, but there was definitely far more rice pilaf then quinoa. I was happy with the spiciness of the curry, something usually I find lacking with most restaurants as they make dishes to be palatable to the masses. There desserts were a big attraction. Scrawled on a board near the entrance the list was mouth watering. Seeing it brought out for a few tables I had settles on the Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake presented in a mason jar. It arrived quickly, far quicker then my neighbours gingerbread. I chalked that up to its ability to be prepared ahead versus baked fresh. At this point I was ready for a new drink and had settled on a glass of sangria. The cheesecake was delicious and very rich. Definitely equal to the presentation. At the end I left happy, and will be very happy to return. Hopefully in the next few months the seating dilema works itself out. I would love to bring a group of friends here. read more

My Mom and I stopped in here prior to a Neptune show to grab a bite. Neither of us had been there before, I had heard plenty of great things so was really looking forward to this meal. Walking in the space itself is not overly huge, but very well decorated. A modern, yet warm/cozy welcoming environment. I highly recommend trying for reservations. We were in on a Thursday around....6. We did not make them, but were lucky to get right in & at a table. But it was a full house. Our server was friendly and helpful with making a decision off what was a very delicious looking menu. Though, it wasn't overly large...but still plenty to pick from. It was a toss up for myself. Haddock BLT Or Fish Taco's. I decided to go with the Haddock BLT(as did my mother). It arrived and was HUGE! It looked more like a burger presentation then a sandwich. Which was fine. However, it was so large that it was one of those awkward to eat burgers. You know the ones I mean? Even after you cut them in half, your staring at it thinking...how the heck is that going to fit in my mouth? LOL. It may not have looked pretty(or pleasant) But i crammed it in and it was TO DIE FOR! The fish was perfectly breaded and cooked. The bacon tartar sauce was stellar.....and I typically opt to pass on the tartar sauce. But...how can you say no to bacon? The Burgerwich came with a side of fries, again...cooked perfectly and super tasty. Ou man, just writing this review up Im getting hungry and craving that damn thing again. lol. I can hardly wait to get back and try another delicious morsel off that menu. read more

Our entire group enjoyed our dinner: vegetarian burger, seafood pasta dish, fish special, and jalapeño poppers as we sat at the bar. However, the bartender totally sucked. He never asked any of us if we wanted any additional drinks or water. Purely from a business perspective, I probably would have had another two mixed drinks, because they were awesome. read more

Great food and service! Small menu but worth checking out. Had the chicken dinner poutine read more

2 Doors Down - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I wish this place was two doors down from where I lived! Hubs and I went out on a date night dinner and although were not planning initially we did end up here. It was late on a Thursday and the place was packed so we did have to wait about 20 mins for a table. Our hostess was very mindful that we were waiting and kept checking on table availability. Their menu is simple and printed one one large piece of cardstock. It is simple and tasty FRESH food. The combinations are great and marry quite well together. I ordered the fresh asparagus penne carbonnara - this dish was a delight - it came with smoked tofu! I can't recall the last time I ate tofu but this stuff tasted a lot like bacon - without the fat - delish! The sauce was soooo good with fresh Parmesan - I am still dreaming about it. Hubs had the Moroccan vegetable curry which he liked very much. He said it could of been a tad more spicy but he did clean his plate. We are not desert eaters but they had some lovey deserts on their menu including a nice strawberry rhubarb pie that if I was not so full I would of ordered. All in all this place is great and has the potential to be our date night staple. read more

I only popped in here because I was with a group that was waiting to dine at the adjacent 2 Doors Down. It was OK: a little too trendy for my tastes, with not enough character to it. Service was OK. But their Laphraoig was reasonably priced, and they had small sharing plates to hold us over until our table was ready. read more

Awesome place! Love the burgers, especially the smokehouse burger. This is so good that it's now my golden standard in burgers...so yummy! read more

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Went here on a Friday night with a few friends. I was disappointed that they didn't take reservations, but we reluctantly gambled by going much earlier than we would have liked, expecting to wait. We got right in, though. Hubby and I shared the kale Caesar salad which was really delicious. I then had the chana masala and friends which was different than I was expecting, but pretty good. Ample serving and very filling. Hubby got the fish and chip risotto which looked very good (he said it tasted excellent as well), but the portion was lacking. Our friends got burgers, and they looked delicious. Service was very good, though I felt a little bit rushed. read more

Always packed but well worth the wait. Everything here is good but a can rarely resist getting the burger which is excellent. They also keep Big Spruce beer on tap! Can't wait for my next visit back. read more

2 Doors Down - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sat near the entrance and was constantly greeted with cold-air when other customers would enter. Limited menu, but the burger was enjoyable. I don't understand why this place is so highly reputed, nothing special. Elizabeth read more

The Smokehouse is an amazing burger. I'm sure the other style is quality too, but I have never tried it because the Smokehouse is so good. 2 Doors Down cooks their burgers to PERFECTION. Some people may be thrown off by the slightly pink centre of their beef however these people know nothing about quality burgers. The braised beef is also an amazing meal. The salad that they substitute for fries is class. This restaurant knows what's up. Everything I've had there is good. read more

YIKES walked in the door 5 minutes ago asked to see a menu. Greeted by a snarl and a surly thrust of the menu in to hand. MOST unfriendly and DEFINITELY unwelcoming. Turned around and left... will find another place for lunch. Welcome to Halifax. read more

I was told I could get a lunch to go to the front however setting down at the bar I was told something different. Not trying to look embarrassed I choose to stay and eat but to be honest if I was told this information at the beginning I would give had a better taste in my mouth about. read more

Where do I begin... Myself an our group of friends were in Halifax for the week, doing some rock climbing over on Dover Island. In our explorations and adventures in downtown Halifax, we came across 2 Doors Down and were intrigued at the ambiance when walking by. Couple of days later, my girlfriend and I, on our way out of Halifax, manage to stop in for dinner. Boy were we glad we got a chance to try 2 Doors Down! It was quite a treat. Upon seating, I found the table setting placed in a very particular way, with a neat wine cork used to align and hold the fork/knife together. Also - they make sure that the branded wine glass is facing you directly, I just noticed these as some of the little things that I appreciated they took the time to detail. The menu is great - very clean, very easy to read/follow and organized in a very usable way. They have simplified the options against Meat, Seafood and Vegetable. As well, they've split each of the 3 options between Apps and Mains. I found all of the prices listed to be very reasonable as well. (We haven't ordered yet and I'm already loving this place). She ordered The Ploughman (assortment of meats and cheeses), and I went for the Old School Cheeseburger. Food came out timely and presentation was again top notch. I really enjoyed the cheeseburger, cooked medium rare - and She kept feeding me pieces of bread with cheeses and hams)! 5 stars for the food. We each ordered a glass of wine to go with our meals as well. I ordered the Errazuriz Max Reserva (Cabernet Sauvignon) from Chile - while she ordered the Novas Gran Reserva (Chardonnay), also from Chile. Definitely a great way to end a long weekend in Halifax. Would not hesitate recommending this to friends who visit! read more

I'll start this review off with two words - Spanish Mussels Stopped here late one afternoon and found the food to be good, the service to be friendly, but it sealed the deal when my wife said "I'd be here every week if we had one at home", that's when I knew how good this place is Might have to stop by before we head back to Ottawa read more

I've eaten here probably seven or eight times in the last couple of years, for both lunch and supper. It's usually very busy, but not necessarily a long wait. My most recent visit on a sunny, but cool Saturday night in April, had a 30-45 wait we were told. So we went for a drink next door at Temple Bar, and we were phoned probably within 20 minutes that our table was ready. I would guess 2 Doors holds a maximum of 20 tables altogether, two and four-seaters so a capacity of maybe 60? Service has varied from very good and attentive, to not so great and slow, but more often good than bad. There are some menu items here that seem to stick around a bit, but mostly they add new items all the time. The Meaty Meatless Burger ($16.50. caramelized onion balsamic jam, grilled portabello mushrooms, blue cheese whiz) was one of the best veggie burgers I've had. Big, but not over-powering, soft and flavorful. Their Kale Caesar (Ted Hutton's baby kale, double smoked bacon omitted, old growler gouda, lemon and garlic aioli dressing) was great too. The 'Fall Fields Salad' ($ 9.50. maple poached carrots, local radish, toasted almonds, arugula, maple/soy/ginger vinaigrette) was one of the best salads I've ever had. Full of flavor and so crunchy. Definitely for lunch, this would be good enough on its own. Then I tried the Aloo Gobi ($17.00. cauliflower and potato curry with peas and spinach, red lentil basmati pilaf, roasted chickpeas and raita) which was very good and a decent amount. The Thai red curry ($17: crispy Acadiana tofu, red chilli/bok choy/sweet potato curry, coconut jasmine rice.) was delicious and just the right sized portion. Only complaint this time was that another in my party found the miso soup MUCH too salty. She ended up just leaving it mostly untouched but didn't say anything to the waitress. My partner has been here twice and not blown away with the place, but does enjoy what food he has tried, such as a daily special turkey"sammi"/sandwich with fries. He ordered a daily soup special which was a "tomato with rosemary" but when it came, it looked like a chick pea and black bean stew almost. He didn't say anything to the server, but let me taste it, and I loved it, so ended up having it myself. He did enjoy his Ploughman de-constructed sandwich though. I ordered "the curry" off the menu and didn't realize there were two different types of curry, so ended up receiving the wrong one. I am vegetarian and got a chicken. But it looked good, so I told the waiter I would just take off the chicken to give to my partner, and eat the rest. It was very good and not too filling. The strawberry rhubarb margarita served in a martini glass was delicious though. They have a few good bottles of wine available, usually some local brands, as is the restaurant's motif. Will keep going back here whenever someone suggests it. Think I would enjoy it here on a Friday after work too, to try one of the finger food daily specials and maybe split a dessert. read more

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Always great food here! I never leave feeling stuffed which is good because being overly full is very uncomfortable and you cant really continue on with your night. great portions and with not leaving overly full also must mean you don't use a lot of fattening ingredients and preservatives (fillers) so great job! The only thing I would change about this place is the space. very small tables and you seem very close to other people and the environment and seating is cold and a tad uncomfortable for a meal that is pretty expensive read more

Overall good kind of 50/50 experience. I do have a few things to say short and to the point or I will try. The buttermilk fried chicken was a few chicken fingers placed on top of stuff (sweetpoato, beans, corn, cornbread, coleslaw and a bbq sauce). The stuff was good the fingers though could have come out of the frozen food section of a whole sale food order but I am guessing they were made in house? OK next. Bourbon cocktails bang on would give the middle spoon a run for their money even more so give noble a huge run for their money and priced at only 9 bucks great job no complaints at all in the drink department. NEXT: The halibut taco was OK yeah it was well a bit overcooked but I can understand that somewhat you are taking a delicate fish that is known for dying out easy and slamming it straight into the deep fryer with a light breading. What else would you expect? It is what it is as I hear people say. The taco does come with lots of tasty sauce so overall it works. I also had the kale caesar salad and this was an interesting twist. I found it to be a bit heavy dressed and it had more dressing squirted on top but overall I enjoyed it. There was no question the dressing was made in house it had loads of garlic. The cheese was well I forget now but it looked like parmesan which was not what the menu said and not nearly enough of it for me to get a good taste of the cheese also the garlic overpowers everything else so it really does not matter what cheese it is anyway. If I return it will be for the kale salad and maby some of the bar bites I hear people raving about and cocktails but other than that not for dinner again. read more

I was looking forward to visiting 2 Doors Down since Chives has been my favorite Halifax restaurant for many years. They've done a fantastic job of transforming this space into a cozy and attractive gastropub atmosphere. Our server knew the menu very well and helped us make our choices. First though was the chalkboard with ever changing bar appetizers. We shared a $5 plate of stuffed zucchini flowers. $5!!! They were absolutely delicious. For mains, we went with the fried buttermilk chicken and the old school burger. The chicken was crispy and moist, the corn and black bean hash was flavourful, but the cornbread was the standout of the plate. The burger was as good as it gets in this city. The server told us that they had been working on refining the recipe for this one for over a year and it shows. Everything about it is perfect! The house made cheese slice is full of flavour. And what to say about those frites that come with it... give me more! This is what "gastropub" food should be: simple dishes made fabulous by using the right ingredients, playing around with recipes a bit, and cooking everything perfectly. Can't wait to go back! read more

*updated 2018 Food (2.5/3 stars) Some items shine above others--get the curry; be careful with those messy burgers. Atmosphere = (.5/1 star) Modern with nice wood accents, however, the small space means you can hear your neighbour chewing on their fork. Service (.5/1 star) Nothing too exiting here. The staff seem like they're trying too hard to be formal. Relax a little would ya. Main Enjoyment: The Canadian inspired cuisine. Main Complaint: INCONSISTENCY read more

Knowing I could probably expect quality given the other two co-owned establishments, we stopped by Temple Bar in the evening for some cocktails and small plates. First of all let me just admit that they were preaching to the choir because I LOVE small plates. It is probably my favourite way to spend an evening; having some delicious cocktails and snacking on little bits of this and that until I'm full. We ordered the sampler platter and got: roasted chicken skin, duck confit taco, mushroom aronccini, sago fritters, and a half order of ribs. This was an incredible way to try a whole pile of things and at $19 it was really reasonably priced. It is portioned for two to share. The chicken skin was a standout -it is the best part of a chicken. Everything else was excellent as well, the only thing that maybe needed a touch more flavour was the sago fritters -although I loved the texture of those! We split the churros for dessert and those were exactly what I hoped they would be, warm and cinnamon-sugar dusted, and served with a sweet and tart buttermilk ice cream that I loved. Cocktails were also fantastic. We ordered a few of them each and were really happy. Definitely check out temple bar for a drink and a snack, or stick around a while and make it a meal! read more

We ordered the bunless banh mi (pork belly), smokehouse burger with smoked tomato soup. Everything was delicious. The burger was the best we've had in along time. The burger was cooked perfectly and the sauce and toppings were perfectly balanced. We will definitely come here again for the burger when we are in Halifax. The chipotle sauce on the burger was superb. read more

2 Doors Down - Bunless Banh mi - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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EDIT My first experience was disappointing bur I went back for burger week and was floored by the fantastic service and delish food. Im hoping my first night was a fluke, after today I highly recommend. My first time here was so disappointing, largely because of the poor service: Didn't mention the extra charge for changing sides Rude waiter, so slow at getting to our table forgot my request for no bacon (vegetarian) My second time here was amazing, the waitress was very polite and efficient, knowledgeable about the menu and flexible for dietary needs The burgers (the slider for burger week included) are all fantastic (awesome veggie burger) Delicious local starters read more

This is one of my favourite restaurants in Halifax! 2 doors down from it's big bro, Chives, it's such a good eat. It's affordable.. I'm talking like your typical family chain-restaurant prices here. The calamari, smoked pork chop, and cheeseburger are all so so so good. You don't know Halifax until you've eaten here. The service can be wonky here sometimes. I came here on like a Wednesday evening when it was pretty quiet and we sat on a table and ordered 2 drinks and calamari but were told we could not do that unless we moved to the bar since we we only ordered an appetizer. The server said we had to order an entree in order to sit at the table. Then went on about how he was from Toronto and how the rules in Halifax were weird. I'm pretty sure he was BS'ing me.... like what? Regardless, I love this place too much for the food to ever be bothered enough to not go back from that one strange stunt. The atmosphere is just a-ok, casual, it works for the place though. read more

This is one of my favorite beloved local upscale restaurants. Arguably the best calamari in the city, and their kale caesar salad is to die for. I often go with my mom who orders the special and it has been amazing each time. I don't know if they still offer the ginger bread, but its also to die for. The Ambiance is a little cramped and dark for my liking, but the food makes it well worth it. read more

Sunday night only two of us so we got seated right away. Service was awesome. Tried the bar app special and the jalapeño bites and the kale Caesar and the fish monger special. The food was great. This place was tight but again it added to its atmosphere. Food was quick and tasted fresh...so definitely worth a try if you can get in. Solid performance. read more

Awesome chowder! This was the best chowder I had on the east coast -- huge pieces of seafood, amazing broth, really perfect. The wines were good, and this place is great for kids. My husband thought the service was a little too aren't-we-precious, but as a foodie, I didn't mind. We also enjoyed the burger, and the pasta was pretty good. The potato salad that came with the chicken got high marks from the under-10 crowd -- not always an easy crowd to please with salads. The falafel order was a mistake -- weirdly crunchy as if uncooked beans might have been mixed in. Dessert was worth the indulgence. The smores pudding was a good concept, but a little too toasted marshmallowy for me, though the kids liked it. It's hard not to love things that are served in a mason jar. The homey rhubarb cake was a family favourite, we fought over the last bites. read more

Yummy cocktails and delicious food. I had the risotto it was delish. The Mac and cheese was great for the kids. Very friendly service. I had a wonderful evening and experience here. read more

2 Doors Down - Rhubarb and berry margarita - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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I had a burger and it was Amazing. It was a perfect medium rare and the flavours were plentiful. It had a nice bun and tasted like the Big Mac's Father...kinda. The fries were great with sea salt I am thinking. The only downfall was the price as it was a bit high compared ro similar restaurants in the area. I would definitely go back. read more

2 Doors Down - Burger and Fries - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

We're exploring Nova Scotia and came to the Halifax Waterfront. Yelp gave this place high marks. Got a table right off (late lunch) and very quick service. Wonderful selection of beers, cocktails, and other beverages. Limited but creative and delicious menu. I had a pulled pork sandwich with meat soup in special, and my wife loved the haddock tacos. Highly recommend! read more