Had supper with friends and family on Friday the 26th of May. Had an awesome meal and the service was as good as the meal. We started in the bar as we were early for our reservation. They were very accommodating while we waited for the table to be ready. The menu is good and offers a little bit of everything. I would recommend this restaurant or its sister Chives, both awesome places to eat. read more

Hands-down, my favourite meal in Halifax! We happened upon this while searching for a place to eat. We found out it was featured on an episode of You Gotta Eat Here - sometimes their recommendations are spotty but hey, taste is subjective, so why not give it a shot, right? Ambiance is new, rustic and sleek at the same time, slightly trendy but not pretentious. Very casual, both staff and other customers. Can definitely be intimate in a casual setting. We shared the Korean gnocchi - pork and kimchi chili, nappa cabbage, green onions, crispy rice cakes. Absolutely divine, perfect in every way. Subtle fire to it, very flavourful, just enough. We both had the fish tacos - panko crusted line caught haddock, guacamole, red & white taco sauce, curtido slaw. This is what I call a fish taco, not the puny little things you get at these stereotypical trendy hipster joints in Toronto. These are delicious, full-flavoured, ample-portioned pieces of fish, where the taco can barely wrap around it. Dessert was the rocky road chocolate pudding - with chunks of brownie, toasted almond, and malt balls in a chocolate mousse base. Portion and sweetness were perfect to share. Prices seemed reasonable, especially considering the enjoyment factor. Our server's recommendations were spot-on, and you can tell this guys loves the stuff they serve. He was super friendly, very helpful and so attentive, we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you, 2 Doors Down, for giving us a big reason to visit again! read more

Fantastic eggs Benny and brunch time cocktails! Well worth the visit... Can't wait to go back! read more

2 Doors Down - Spinach and mushroom eggs Benedict. Superb! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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2 Doors Down has quickly become a favorite for me and my spouse. I absolutely love that the menu is always changing. I have yet to be disappointed with any of my choices. I highly recommend the Kale Caesar Salad. I also tried a vegetarian gnocchi (though I am not a vegetarian). It was delicious. Staff is always inviting and a pleasure to deal with. The atmosphere is unique, and my favorite part of this restaurant. read more

Here I was, travelling on the bus like most of us Haligonians. Dreary, cold, rainy day and I looked out my window to see a brand new restaurant perched on Barrington street. As I was sitting down in my class, I decided to visit the restaurant's website. The menu? Not very many options... ugh... maybe I'll pass. A few days later I get a text from a friend asking if we could have supper at this restaurant. Might as well. Everything was stupendous. The food? Scrumptious. The ambience? So cozy. The service? Knowledgable, quick and friendly. Drinks? Various options with their own cocktails! And the location is perfect; grab a great supper then walk in the heart of Halifax. Not to be one-with-nature. But I'd love to point out that 2DD is proud to say that their food is LOCAL and FREE RANGE. Which to me, is excellent. i'll be back soon! read more

I've been wanting to go check out this restaurant for ages so I decided last weekend, that Sunday night was the day it was going to happen. We got there around 7 and they were quite busy which was promising. It was nice out and we only had a 20 minute wait for a table which was fantastic. The atmosphere is warm and cozy and the service was prompt and just the right amount of attentive. We weren't terribly hungry so we decided to go straight for an entree and a drink. I got a Honey Badger cocktail which boasted of tequila, pear liqueur, honey and cilantro. Hate to say it but it tasted a lot just like honey lime water. No cilantro, which drew me to it in the first place, or noticeable taste of alcohol, At 9 bucks, I expected better. I also tend to go for burgers being a major burger fan but this night decided on something a little different and went for the Kung Fu Chicken. It was okay, nothing to rave about, but I did get to try my friend's burger albeit on a gluten free bun which was pretty great. I'd like to try it in its original glory with the regular bun and cheese (she can't have dairy either). The fries were also okay, the house made ketchup was smoky and interesting. I'll be back to give them another try, this time to check out the burger. They also don't have the spaghetti and meatballs on the menu at the moment which I heard was amazing and I'll have to have when it returns. All in all, not the worst but not the best, worth another go soon. read more

I have now been to 2 Doors Down, twice. Both times I went with family that were visiting from out of town and both times it was their idea, but now I feel that the place has gotten under my skin and I am dying to go back. I love the atmosphere, the service and of course the food. Although we were a party of six this past Saturday , unfortunately, I can mainly only comment on my own meal, as we had just emerged from spending the entire afternoon/early evening at a certain downtown pub, and my memory is still a little hazy. I do remember when we arrived at 2DD a mere 40 minutes before closing , our chances of getting a table looked very bleak as it was packed .Desperately in want of sustenance we were standing outside discussing our options to go elsewhere, when the hostess came running out and said she had figured out how she could squeeze us in . This made us all very happy indeed, because really , that close to closing, she could have just not bothered. Now to what I can remember of the meal.. A few of my folks bravely tried the kale salad. I say , "brave" because to me, kale has always seemed to be a rather fierce looking green, but they all loved it and badgered me to try it, which I would not. However, since they all declared it to be one of the best things they had ever eaten, perhaps my time will come. I ordered the Roasted Mushroom and Spaetzle Gratin which was marvelous! It was so creamy and full of yummy Gouda.I actually chose it because I suddenly found myself inflicted with a toothache and wanted something soft. But it was so delicious, I am still thinking about it 4 days later....The perfect comfort food, on a cold, snowy evening , mellow with the glow of far too many beers. Can't wait to go back! read more

A small group of us tried 2DD for brunch using a visiting friend as an excuse. The decor is folksy and cute. Our server was attentive and our "bottomless" coffee (which was excellent by the way) cups never got too low. I got the salmon eggs benny on the Chives biscuits. The eggs were cooked to perfection with lovely, dark yolks. I could have eaten three orders of the "hashbrown" potatoes- they were that good. A great experience. I'll be back. read more

2 Doors Down - Wicked salmon eggs benny. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

It was ok. I found it a bit too loud to hear any of the conversations my party was having. The food was decent, but not for the price. I won't be returning here but I can see the appeal to the younger generation. read more

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

Great food. Great service. Great location. The food was really good and what made our night more exciting was the service and attitude of the severs. I like :-) read more

Other Yelpers have already done an awesome job of describing 2 Doors Down, so I'll give throw in my 2 cents: This is the only place in Halifax where I have finally got a burger cooked right - just a hint of pink in the centre - the way a burger should be cooked. I've been here twice and both times been completely impressed with the food and service. If you're reading Yelp trying to figure out whether to try this place, try it. Seriously. And order the chocolate mousse for dessert. It's some slap-yo-mama good. read more

My friend and I visited 2 Doors Down expecting a Sunday brunch. We were surprised to find out that they ceased brunch service a few weeks ago, but we decided to stay and order off the lunch menu. It was a great decision. I had the veggie sandwich of the day which was an egg, cheddar, tomato and arugula wrap w/ a side. I chose the Kale Caeser! Salad (hold the double smoked bacon). The wrap was good. It had a nice flavour from being thrown on the grill, but was a bit plain overall, which I actually didn't mind because my side was bursting with flavour! Yes, the kale caeser was definitely the star of my lunch plate. The kale was served warm and was cooked perfectly, which for some reason restaurants seem to have a hard time doing. The dressing, which was a garlic aioli w/ capers was a party in my mouth, and the Old Growler Gouda, homemade croutons and fresh black pepper really kicked it up a notch. Amazing! I am excited to recreate it at home. My friend ordered the Chicken Dinner Poutine, which was a traditional poutine with stuffing, free range chicken, peas, and gravy. He thought it was delicious, though he regretted not ordering a side with it. 2 Doors Down checks my boxes when it come to the little things that separate the good restaurants from the excellent ones. The menu items are creative. The ingredients are fresh. The meals are prepared with care. The coffee refills are free! Glass jugs filled with water are at every table. There are numerous veg options. They have a seasonal menu with changing daily specials. And, the quality of the service is top-notch. I truly appreciated the attention to detail. I will definitely be back! read more

Went here on vacation as a last minute decision and we were so glad we did! I mentioned to the waiter about being gluten free, he asked if I had celiac and was very accommodating. I got the Old School burger (with a gluten free bun) and it was perfect. My sister who is vegetarian got the Summer Vegetable Paella and she exclaimed it was her favorite meal during our trip! Great service and nice relaxed atmosphere. read more

Fantastic farm to table food in Halifax. Salmon was perfectly cooked and vegetables were well seasoned. The crab dip to start was interesting as well. read more

Excellent spot for lunch or dinner. Creative and well-executed menu (although a relatively small number of options overall). The haddock BLT was amazing ... So fresh and just delicious. Nice ambiance for dinner or an evening out. Good wine selection. read more

I was so pleasantly surprised with the restaurant. They don't take reservations but that's okay. We dropped around 6PM on Saturday and had no trouble finding a table. I like the menu arrangement. They have appetizers of each Fish/Meat/Veggie on top and the mains below the cutlery pictures. It seems simple yet there's great variety in foods. We got fish tacos as an appetizer. There was a piece of hair in one of the tacos. First time ever happening to me! Waiter apologized, changed it right away, got 2 more and didn't charge us in the end. For mains we got pork chop and the famous mac n cheese(I think it was named differently in the menu but it's basically mac and cheese). Hah, didn't realize such a simple meal could taste so well. Can't describe it but apparently the chef won some competition with it. The pork chop was awesome as well. We didn't go for deserts cause a)we were too full and b)apparently they made them a bit too sweet. Too bad! I really liked the food Looking forward to trying something else next time I'm in Halifax. read more

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

I've never been to Chives but I honestly have to say that I think their friend just 2 doors down has a better selection to my already selective choice in food. This past weekend was my second time to 2 Doors Down and I was not disappointed.... actually, it was even better than my first visit! The first time my fiancee and hit up this joint, the line up absolutely insane, as is all new restaurants in Halifax. But, the hostess took down my cell number and said feel free to go for a walk and that they would call me when our table was ready. In just 15 minutes, I got the call and we made our way back. I had the veggie burger and he had the haddock burger... we both had the fries. I was pleased with the service, the flavours and textures of the burger and the homemade ketchup was a very nice touch. The best of all was the price. We both had our meals and a drink and for once, going out for a niceish meal didn't break the bank! This past weekend we went again, right before Nocturne and it was even better than our first visit! Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive despite being incredibly busy and this time I had the Asparagus Penne with a glass of wine, B had the salmon and our friend had the pie of the week. All of us enjoyed our meals and will definitely be coming back. Both B and I had a meal, a beverage each and split a desert and it only came to $69.... that's pretty impressive. I can't wait to go again :) read more

2 Doors Down is a fun, likeable restaurant, in a great location for locals and tourists alike. While the interior is a bit dark--this might be comfy in the more wintry months, but on a unseasonably sunny September was just dim--the food is outstanding, fresh, flavourful, and one of the best values for table-service dining I found in Halifax. The chowder really is one of the best this chowder-soaked city has to offer. A heaping bowl stuffed with lobster, scallops, prawn, salmon, mussels, potato, bacon, chives was delicious sip after sip. Think chowders get monotonous, do you? Not this one, finished with a light lobster oil and packed with seafood. Each spoonful reveals new flavours and guarantees you'll be mopping up that creamy chowder base with the warm, multi-grain toast that comes alongside your feast. For a side, I had a kale Caesar--yes, last year's big restaurant trend--but there was nothing 'side-like' about this: the sizeable heap of kale came dressed in an addictive garlicky dressing. I'd be kidding myself to even think this was still a heathy accompaniment, but a delicious nonetheless. Despite feeling already stuffed, I couldn't leave a bit of kale to waste--it was alluring and complex where most kale Caesars are flat, boring, soggy, affairs. Everyone I asked raved about the chowder and they were right--and paired with a massive salad for $15 (or solo for $12) makes it a fantastic value as well. At those prices, I'll forgive their lack of sunny views and enjoy the well-made, value-priced, fresh food without a complaint at all. read more

Great burger! Also had the garden salad with awesome vinaigrette dressing and fresh veggies and greens. The calamari was good, but a little chewy. The falafel was very tasty. Service was friendly and attentive. Decor and ambiance was casual with a little bit of funky. Overall a good experience. read more

A most enjoyable meal - quality was great, portions appropriate, and reasonable prices. The place is pleasant, with the customary bustle. read more

Possibly the best restaurant in the downtown area right now. Been here many times and always had a great experience. The menu changes every month or so, so there is always something new to try. The staff is very knowledgable of the menu right down to the farm where each ingredient comes from. Bottom line: great food at a reasonable price. great service. Highly recommended. read more

Went here because of fellow Yelper ratings and was not disappointed. I echo many of your comments: - Kale Caesar is excellent. I could eat this as a separate meal it is that good. - Haddock BLT also excellent. Crispy, panko haddock is generously served. - our party also had Korean chilli cheese fries, chowder, salami sandwich, and bowl of the a day (Thai green curry vermicelli). All very good. - the only disappointment was the meat soup - potato, bacon cream soup with a lemon base. Not sure about the lemon base but it did not detract from the rest of the meal. A great choice! read more

Pork chops to die for.... Excellent cocktails and attentive service. read more

First time at 2 Doors Down and it exceeded our expectations! We ventured there in a snowstorm and were treated to a fabulous ambiance, exceptional service, and delicious food. We had local beer and wine, as well as the haddock tacos (appetizer - highly recommend), pork chop for him, and crispy veg mac & cheese for me. We were very impressed with our meals, and too stuffed to try any desserts! Will return soon. read more

2 Doors Down - Haddock tacos - breaded fish with red cabbage slaw, cilantro, and tasty taco sauce. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I went here twice two years ago when it first opened. Great service. Best burger of my life - the lamb burger. The kale salad is phenomenal. I would travel very far to return here. When it first opened you could check in and get a free mini chocolate chip cookie in a little 2 Doors Down paper bag. It was very memorable and a great marketing technique. read more

I visited Halifax for 2 days from Toronto Ontario and pleasantly indulged in 4 appetizers, one burger main and two desserts between myself and my fiance here. We had the chowder (loved this app most), lobster guacamole thing (didn't taste like much), charcuterie board (glad we ordered this), and the fish cakes (very enjoyable). Then we shared the best burger I've ever eaten. So simple: few toppings, tasty sauce and soft moist beef. We had two desserts: one cheesecake and one vegan tiramisu. Everything was outstanding and our waitress was patient and charming. My advice, ask the wait staff for suggestions; they won't let you down! read more

2 Doors Down - Chowder. Best I've had agreed trying a few - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Friendly service, great ambiance, beautiful local ingredients. This place is an absolute gem. Got the smoked porkchop... The most tender piece of pork I've ever had. If I was a local I'd haunting this joint quite a lot read more

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

Very good restaurant. As expected but I did not like how I was greeted. I could not change to a table once I sat at the bar.. Barman was not happy I asked to move.. read more

Ordered smoked potato soup w seafood. Was great. Usually I stay away from heavy soups with cream but the base for this was mostly potato and filled with seafood. Order side salad which was fresh and I would call it an American portion lol which isn't a bad thing. read more

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

The happy hour cocktails weren't great but the beer on draft was good for the price ($4 at 4:00, $5 at 5:00, etc). The brisket nachos were fantastic as well as the beet salad. Service was average to slightly above average. read more

Smokehouse burger was the best burger I've ever had. & the side salad was just as amazing! Can't wait to try more out on their menu, mm!

My favourite place to go in Halifax! A bit pricey (I'm on a student budget so my standards might be a bit off from others) but the food and service is amazing! I've been here three times so far and the menu is constantly changing so there's always something new to try. There are some constants, like the burgers, but the vegetarian meals seem to shift with the available produce. I've brought friends and family here and I've never heard a bad word about it. read more

2 Doors Down is awesome I'm always looking forward to my trips in Halifax To have their out of this world chowder... 2 Doors Down is a must. read more

Went here because of the Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. Small specialized menu with great daily specials. Great homemade sausage with local beers. Fabulous wait staff read more

2 Doors Down - Homemade sausage before the plate was cleaned! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I send so many people here! The food is amazing and the staff are usually funny and accommodating. If any one asks me where they need to eat in Halifax this is my first choice. Tried to come for my birthday the other night with a group of 15 and called ahead to make sure it was feasible. The person who answered the phone was curt and interrupted me several times before telling me I was making and unreasonable ask for a restaurant their size. A no sorry we can't accommodate you would've sufficed. Completely turned off. read more

Awesome spot downtown! Great food and service. Really enjoyed the mussels and the sauce! Would definitely recommend going

Great food and real nice staff. Personable and helpful in times of pandemic. Do yourself a favor and pick it up. Their halihub service us substandard read more

Great place for a cocktail and a quick bite to eat. Loved our bartender, didn't catch his name, but he definitely knew what he was doing. Asked for the the "wild card" with mezcal and he came up with two awesome surprises that were really creative. read more

Menu was interesting and included specials - we had 3 different burgers - the classic was the best! The drinks were good but very small portions for the cost. Atmosphere is excellent! Bright and sunny with interesting decor. Wait staff was excellent and gave recommendations - choc chip cookie ice cream sandwich with coffee sauce was amazing!!! read more

Best nachos and bar food I have ever eaten. Decent selection of local beers. I highly recommend 2 Doors Down, either side of the restaurant, as well as the more upscale Chives. read more