I went to the The Cut with a bit of trepidation. I was worried that it would be too fancy and that I wouldn't be able to find anything I liked. As a group of 6 we each picked a starter (most had the Caesar Salad and I had the Tomato Bocconcini) Both were simply lovely! Then the extremely attentive staff brought out the selections of meat and explained what each was and gave suggestions depending on our different tastes. The entrees or meats that we selected ranged from the Petit Filet Mignon, Beef Wellington, The Delmonico, and the New York Strip. All were cooked to our tastes (which were very different) Along with these mains we were advised to order 3 or 4 starches for the group to share. We decided on the garlic mashed potatoes (FABULOUS), Fries (We ate every single one), Sweet Potato (good, but not my favorite). For the Enhancements we went with Mushrooms, Onions, Baby Carrots and String Beans. All were excellently cooked and seasoned well. The staff was friendly and eager to explain. Not stuffy like I first assumed. It may be more expensive than most restaurants in Halifax. However, despite being a frugal person, I found it to be well worth the money. For the 6 of us the bill came to roughly $400 and we left a 20% tip because the staff was so great! I'd definitely go again. Worth saving up for a good restaurant! read more

I can never figure out why the dining room at CUT Grill isn't full every night. Perhaps people confuse it with CUT steakhouse, which is upstairs, and which is so chi-chi (by which I mean "no doubt delightful but very expensive") that it's a little out of reach for me. But the Grill is reasonably affordable, and the food is of exceptionally high quality, expertly cooked and served with flourish. CUT's specialty is beef: in-house, dry-aged and Kobe beef. In fact, the Kobe Beef sliders are to die for. And their house-made burgers, cooked under an infrared broiler, are amazing. But perhaps, for some reason, you're not into beef. Well, say hello to the lobster poutine. It's as rich and decadent as it sounds: thick cut fries and lobster meat, covered in hollandaise and halloumi cheese. The dining room is funky and airy, and there's never any problem getting a table here. It may not be an every-week type of dining experience, but it's worth the splurge every once in a while. read more

This is referring to the Grill alone.... Stopped in here after work on a sunny Monday in early November, and my partner and I were the only two in the restaurant for the entire time (approx. 5-6). It was nice to have the place to ourselves, but makes you wonder.... Greeted immediately by a friendly hostess who confirmed that it was actually The Grill we were aiming for (vs the Cut steakhouse), since many people unintentionally go into the Grill doors when they want Cut. Very nice, modern atmosphere inside with about a dozen tables. Lots of natural lighting. Service was very good. As an appetizer, we split the Tempura Onion Rings (smoked paprika-saffron aïoli. $8) which were four large perfect rings, so two each, and tasty without being too greasy. Then I ordered a the veggie burger (caramelized onion & quinoa burger with chipotle soyannaise & sautéed mushrooms $16 ). The patty itself is very soft and mushy, but it stayed together without making a mess, and had good flavor. The 'petite' Caesar it came with was quite standard and good. The fries may have been frozen and were of the thick, ridged variety. He did order a steak but since the online menu only lists them at CUT, I'm not sure which one it was. He said it was cooked properly and was good enough to get again. The only complaint we had (and we didn't say anything at the time) was when a staff member opened the door to the walk-in fridge/roo where they dry age the beef? A strong odor came out of there which wasn't very nice. It did subside after a minute, but may have turned some people off their meal if it really bothered them. This may be a normal smell for such fridges, but I found it quite bad. Other than that, our experience was good and I would go back. read more

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Awesome!!! Highly recommend!! My steak was perfectly done and perfectly seasoned. My date had the halibut which was also cooked perfectly. We had rocker-feller oysters and jumbo shrimp as appetizers and we loved both - highly recommend. We ordered four sides but they are enough for 3-4 persons as a side (listen to the servers warning) - we will only order two next time. My favorite was the mashed potatoes and my date's favorite was the lobster risotto. The servers were amazing. Our food arrived quickly and was accompanied with excellent friendly banter. read more

We went here for our anniversary and had never been. We dined upstairs which im told is more intimate and better suited for special occation or if you are looking for a true fine dining experience. I have to say there was not one thing we didn't like! Johnathan our waiter was sensational and very informative. When he found out it was our first time he went through the menu and explained it to us. They have a cart with all there cuts of meat which he brought to the table and explained everyone in detail including the origin of the beef, the marbling and the flavors. He also helped us pick the best side's and sauces too. They service was on point. Our glasses were never empty, out table never full of empty dinnerware. Everyone was helpful, friendly and made us feel welcomed and cared for. They offer two types of butter with their bread. The whipped maple butter was perfect. Very creamy with a hint of sweet. We started with theTomato & Mozzarina Salad which was light and fresh tasting with a delicous balsamic vinagerette. For our main, we split the 28oz Bone-in Black Angus ribeye from Paradise Farms, Caledon, Ontario. May I mention these cows are grain fed with no hormones or antibiotics which is important to us when eating beef and we were happy they had that option! It was so flavoruful and a clean tasting meat. We ordered the Creamy Polenta Tartufo, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus for sides which all were on point for flavour. For sauces we ordered the Béarnaise and Brandy Flambéed Peppercorn Sauce. A perfect mix! Very delicious and full of flavor. We finished with the Dessert Sampler which was a great way to try many different desserts. They were easier enjoyed with your fingers. The chocolates were to die for. We haven't stopped talking about our evening at The Cut and will definitely be back! read more

I recently went to Cut and had the best appetizer in my life! I had heard about the Lobster Poutine and was told by my colleague that it was awesome. It was really the best thing I've ever eaten. My steak was almost disappointing after the poutine. If you go, eat it, eat it, eat it! read more

My family and I always visit Cut whenever we are in Nova Scotia, and always have a fantastic experience. Unfortunately our last visit felt a little more then unwelcoming. Our hostess seemed annoyed that we came in and gave us very short, snotty answers when we'd ask her a question or try to make small talk. Our waiter was a little more pleasant fortunately. Then we meet the kitchen runner, a younger, short man. He was very unknowable about the menu and wines and also seemed annoyed when we'd talk to him. Not to mention he was very awkward and made us feel uncomfortable while he was making our salad. Sadly our visit was ruined by teenagers that didn't care about the establishments reputation, perhaps they should look more into employees previous employment so don't hire ignorant workers. read more

I made a reservation for my boyfriends birthday at the Grill, after hearing how it fabulous the food and atmosphere was from family and friends. We walked in and were not acknowledged by anyone except a server who simply said "We are closed for a private function". I was completely confused, a week before I confirmed for 7:30. We went outside and called the restaurant, and spoke with the manager. The manager had no solution. He said "sorry this kind of thing happens all the time." In most peoples opinions a steakhouse like The Cut, should not run into double booking people all the time. Since it was the Buskers weekend most other restaurants were booked solid and had waits upwards of two hours. I can't believe the service of a restaurant of it's kind. Needless to say I would never recommend anyone looking to spend upwards of 70$ on a steak to be disappointed by The Cut, as we were. read more

I called to make a reservation and the manager answered the phone with Cut or Shuck being as we are not from here and he said it so fast as well as my hearing I said pardon. He repeated it and I said oh ..Cut then he said HOW MANY IN YOUR PARTY ? I said two he said...we are fully booked for tonight. I said so if I would of said 6 people I would of got in? Because he should of said he was fully booked before he asked me how many in my party. Then he HUNG UP on me!! So I went through open table reservation and they gave me the choice of 5:15 and I booked that. When we got there at 5:15 the place was empty. One other table had three people and a baby at it. I had asked him for a reservation for 6 and he never offered an earlier time. So we sat down the waiters where great we had a good meal and spent 200.00 we where done by 6:30 and the place was still empty as you can see by the picture I took. I took that picture when we left. Then we tried the next night to book at Shuck tonight and when I called he said he had a table at 4 o'clock then I said sorry I have to cancel. So we left the hotel 5 minutes later and he said he gave that table away. We are staying at Marriott Courtyard and this restaurant is at the entrance door so close. The place again was empty at 4:15 we eat early. I told him thanks and by the way you should've hung up on me last night and he went nuts. Said I was rude to him because I didn't know the name of the place. Went walked across the small ally way and he followed us into the hotel in front of the hotel front desk staff and said write a review if I want it wouldn't do any good as he gets great reviews. I said well if you are in charge of your staff you should lead by example and this isn't it. Two front desk staff witness his treatment of me. So as for the food it was good but this is for management that you need to replace this guy. Never should he follow guests into their hotel and yell at them. We walked by this restaurant 2 hours later after we ate somewhere else and there where plenty of empty tables available. read more

"Service at CUT is everything but ordinary."(c) - from http://www.cutsteakhouse.ca/ No. Doubt. About. That. ROLF Well... unfortunately, I won't be able to share my dining experience at this restaurant. Because on Sept.18, 2011 around 7pm me and my husband were refused to be served there. No, the restaurant was not full at all. As a matter of fact, it was almost empty, so don't bother make a reservation. ;) No, we did not look like bums, on the contrary I always thought that our veeeery nice family set of wrist watches always speaks enough. The problem was that my husband wanted to have a burger from the place on the first floor (Urban Grill) and I wanted the foie gras from upstairs Steakhouse. What demanding American customers! How dare we! The hostess at the entrance is ONE and the same for both floors, she had no problems giving us both menus when we got seated. The manager and the kitchen are the same for both floors but ... THEY CAN'T SERVE ONE TABLE FROM TWO MENUS!!! IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE!!! THEY CANNOT BRING ONE SINGLE BURGER UPSTAIRS!!! So we left the place. And within several steps we found "Red Stag Tavern" where my husband had delicious burger and I enjoyed a huge bowl of their lobster chowder (I definitely recommend that menu item to anyone - the soup was just superb!). Great beer and a smiling friendly waiter as well. Yelp, skip Cut, save your money and time! read more

The two $$ signs beside this place on here is bogus. This place is disgustingly expensive. Ate here one time for a work party and will never go back. There is NO way the price could ever be justified with their mediocre food. read more

Good, but a little pretentious, service. Nice Caesar salad, made at the table. The snow peas and mushroom sides were delicious. The steak, not so much, a Canadian Rib Eye. Tender, but so, so bland. Tasteless and not charred at all on the outside, not quite medium rare on the inside, but, really, how do they get away charging that much for such a mediocre steak, both the meat quality and the grilling? I've eaten at a fair number of high end steakhouses both in Canada and the US, and Cut is not one of them. Absurdly expensive for the quality delivered. read more

Loved Cut! When you walk in the atmosphere says your in for something great, the lights, you can even see the meat being aged in humidity controlled coolers. The wait staff were amazing, we had someone brand new. She was amazing very professional, great service was something that just appeared to come easy. As far as the menu, nothing short of incredible. Everything looked amazing. Tough to make a obvious choice. However, even though they're known for steak, I chose the stir fry. In hindsight this was a mistake. I just found that there was too much sauce. Which might not sound bad but, I couldn't taste anything but the sauce. It was very spicy and the heat increased with each bite. I love heat but could not tell what I was eating after 3 bites. When I go back - which I will, I would skip the stir fry and go to what they are known for and just have the steak. read more

We (my wife and I) had an amazing meal at Cut last night. I called ahead and spoke to Melissa about having a four course taster menu. She was genuinely excited about the challenge. We set a price point. She asked if we were foodies. I said we were and she designed a beautiful dinner. Timing of the meal was perfect. All courses weee meant for sharing. First course was crab cakes for my wife and beef carpacio for me... It was fantastic. Second course was table made Caesar salad and shrimp almondine with chocolate drizzle. Third course was a rib eye steak and a beef tenderloin medium rare with lobster risotto pan fried mushrooms and fries. Fourth course was a collection of desserts. Definitely one of the best meals I have had in Halifax. read more

My husband and I ate at the grill downstairs. The server was very friendly and informative about the menu. For apps, I had the scallops with curry sauce which were good but pricey for the amount. My spouse had the roasted bone marrow which he really enjoyed. For main, I just had the "regular" beef burger with a side of onion rings and my spouse had the Kobe beef burger with a side of fries. My burger was ok but nothing special especially for the price. The onion rings were VERY greasy! My husband did not care for the Kobe burger at all. I don't think there was anything wrong with the burger, just wasn't the flavor he liked. His fries were also dark and greasy. Overall, our meal was disappointing. read more

I came her on a romantic getaway during the off season. It was'nt very packed but then again nothing else was. The theme is kitchy modern high end power steak. I think that they may have gotten a little carried away with that but then again it was the off season, perhaps that sort of thing is appreciated during the peak. I was offered an assortrment of USDA prime aged meats, but since I can get that back home in NY or Boston figured I would go for the Canadian Chatau- Brion for two tableside. This experiance did not disapoint and the price was well bellow that one would pay back home. The best part was the taste of the beef and the assortment of sauces was unbelivable. My recomendations would be to skip the hyped aged prime beef that is in the highend and stick with the local Canadian Beef. When in Rome do as the Romans, when in Canada try local beef! read more

Two words, lobster poutine!! It haunts my dreams.. better when they used ox tail gravy but still a must try. Found the kobe burger too greasy but much better reheated the next day.. a great dining experience read more

My husband took me here for my birthday and we have nothing but praise for this restaurant and the tantalizing menu. Five stars for: -Atmosphere -Impeccable Service -Delicious food We had Oysters, Tomato & Mozzarina Salad, Boneless Ribeye, Lobster Risotto and Asparagus. Everything was spot on, cooked perfectly and hands down delicious. Highly recommended for special occasions read more

I would give them 4.5 stars, but I don't appear to have that option. The atmosphere was great, the service was outstanding, the syrah was delectable, and the steak was excellent. They only lose a half star for being a little over priced. read more

One of the top three best filets I've had in my entire life! Delicious food, excellent waitstaff and great atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're looking for a steakhouse. We sat upstairs outside and the lights on the trees made for a romantic night :) read more

My wife and I ate at the grill (downstairs) last weekend and we were really happy with the whole experience. The decor was great and we had a nice spot looking out the windows onto Lower Water St. so we could watch the people walking by. We were there for lunch, but it's the same as the dinner menu (apparently). The waitress (sharp and attentive, although it was 2:00 on a Saturday and the place was a ghost town) advised us that the portions are small and they encourage sharing. I'm not a big "food sharer" at the best of times, but we gave it a whirl. I had the soup of the day (carrot) which was very good, and a pretty substantial bowl. Then we shared the Mini Kobe Sliders - excellent little burgers made of strips of beef with sublime buns; the Croque Monsieur which was worth it on its own, but was paired with a heaping pile of house-made potato chips; and finally the Arepa Fritta. The fritta was our favourite, a cornmeal patty stuffed with cheese and topped with salsa. They've done a good job of seeing to the details - well-appointed bathrooms, nice cutlery and dishes, excellent presentation, coffee served in a personal French press - it was a surprising gem. They even offered their wine in 3 or 5 oz glasses, which is helpful if you're pairing and driving. The only downside was the veggies that were served on the side of the Croque Monsieur and the sliders - the sesame taste was overpowering and not to my liking, but that's a preference thing. The value is good, as it was a bit pricey for a Halifax lunch but we ate a lot and would have been satisfied with that for dinner. I think it would be a perfect place to share a meal with a small group of close friends that could share food without resentment. We'll definitely be going back. read more

I have gone here twice now. Both times my steak was overcooked. Other guests I was with actually received a completely different cut than what they had ordered. This happened not once, but twice! If your paying this for a steak, and you pride yourself in meat preparation, I'm sorry but you have to do better than this. Cut has a new chef recently, and they must be a "Cut" below the rest. You can't coast on your name and old reputation forever, sorry :(. read more

Had the tandoori chicken with rice, which was cooked well but nothing special. I guess because it was free range, the price was quite high for the portion of chicken I received. Everyone enjoyed their meals but I can't say it's the best value in town. read more

We went to Cut Steakhouse for lunch and dinner on two separate trips and our experiences were very different. They are usually not too busy during lunch. We had the lobster poutine, pulled pork sliders and the beet salad. The food was great and service attentive. For dinner, they service was unacceptably slow. We waited for a long time to be seated although there were lots unoccupied seats. It took over a hour for dinner to be served and the food was only lukewarm. Perhaps more staffing is required. read more

I've been here twice now and was expecting to be blown away. I wasn't. The food is ok, but overpriced. The steak is better at the Keg and I have yet to leave here feeling satisfied. read more

The food is very good. If you enjoy a long wait for your food and mediocre service then this is the place for you. I am not sure if this restaurant is under staffed or under trained or some combination of both. Even with great food the feeling is not one of value for money. With so many other quality choices nearby, Cut is a pass. read more

Atmosphere - Excellent Service - Spectacular Food - decent but that's it. For the price you are much better off going to the keg, honestly. read more

This was a disappointing New Years. The Head Chef Tahir has moved on to supervise other ventures . The prices are high but if the quality matched them it would be fine but they don't. Quality has dropped . If you want to charge $50 per steak then the experience should be like Per Se, but it is more like the Steak and Stein. read more

My husband and I have been to Cut Steakhouse a few times now and it never disappoints. A little on the pricey side but well worth it for what each and every time I declare might be my favourite meal ever. I always get the 6oz petit filet mignon and he has the 10oz sirloin. Both are cooked to perfection every time. For sides, we usually opt for a veggie (I love the string beans) and a starch (pommes de terre and sweet potatos are both great options). Sometimes we splurge and get mushrooms too. We look at the wine list and pretend to order the $1,000+ bottle then yell "PSYCH!" at our waiter and go for the $9 a glass pinot noir. They like when you yell at them. The service is always impeccable and you get a little loaf of banana walnut bread to bring home. Plus there's always what appears to be some sort of affair dinner in progress while we're there, which makes for good entertainment. If you aren't feeling up to spending $150 for dinner for two, the Cut Grill is similarly awesome and much more affordable. read more

My girlfriend and I dined at the cut with a group of friends on New Year's Eve. It was a set menu with only a few choices from each course. Both the appetizer and dessert were great. The main entree was a different story. We had the beef wellington. It was beef, prosciutto and mushroom wrapped in a pastry. The beef was a cheap cut of beef. It reminded me of a dried up, tasteless roast. I've had much better for much much less. My girlfriend was also disappointed with the wellington. The others who ordered the steak thought it was just OK. We won't be going back. read more

Cut steakhouse was a great experience. It's far to pricey for me to go regularly, but what a great spot for a special occasion. We started with a Caesar salad, which they made from scratch right in front of us...I swear I have never had a real Caesar salad before that day. It was so good. I had a steak that was good...not the best I've ever had, but the sides were delicious - tempura onion rings and garlic mashed potatoes. They came around with a cheese tray and I had a crème brule for dessert. Great meal, great service, wonderful atmosphere! read more

1. Steak , quality of meat although 45 days aged was not as tasteful as it should. Meat quality has to be better , almost tasted as a cheaper grade. Not impressed with the meat. 2. Side was ok, they need to fry the pomme de terre a little less, mine was closer to being over done the shoestring had started to have a light bitterness because of it. 3. The atmosphere and servers were good. But as a hint to them no need to Just dressing up the girls , don't forget to dress the males also. They have the girls , 3, in dresses and powdered up for a formal occasion but the server was a in much inferior presentation of a standard black trousers, shirt and a vest. Give the men something sharp also and it will look nice. 4. Ask the questions like dry aging and if you would like to see the cuts of meat in a way that does not assume people of Halifax have to idea of these "new" techniques. Some people that are there may know all about this and there is no need to be amazed and to confirm that. 5 overall the purpose was to eat and for that I would rate a below average. If you an atmosphere and service then above average for Halifax. read more

The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. That said, it is extremely overpriced and there is equally good food and service at other high end restaurants for a more reasonable price. The tables are too close together and the stench of garlic when they make caesar salads at the table-side is overpowering. read more

Everything was great - caesar salad mixed tableside, service was attentive, desert was great. The only negative u that we ordered a 12oz PRIME strip steak and it wasn't prime - chewy and the marbaling wasn't converted into a great steak experience. read more

It was ok. A lot of theatrics and pretension which ended in a steak that would not rank in my top 20 (except for the price). Expect San Francisco prices, and chain restaurant entrée. That said, everything was properly cooked and the service was attentive. For me, the steak was outshined by the appetizer and side dishes. read more

The lighting and atmosphere at the Grill was very nice. It's casual enough that you don't have to be dressed up, but if you wanted to you wouldn't feel overdressed for the place either. The waiter that served me was great. Surprisingly, the food was not as expensive as I thought it would be, but it tasted fantastic. I would most definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a classy, relaxed place with great food. read more

Lots of issues tonight. They explained the steaks before we got our wine and the gentleman made mistakes while explaining. It took forever to order our food and to actually get it. The lady making the caesar salads did not interact with the table. They forgot one of our enhancements. They told us that something we ordered before never existed even though it was still on the menu. We used gift certificates and the women reminded us that gratuity was not included like we had never been to a restaurant before. I feel like they are trying to compete with Ryan Duffy's with their menu change and it is not for the better. We like the choice of different steaks not just tenderloin, ribeye or striploin. My steak was under cooked and chewy. The asparagus was not cut at the bottom. We normally go at least twice a year or more and will probably not return which is sad because it used to be my favourite place. read more