Since it was sold to a chain, the Port Pub has gone right down the drain. The menu is generic and…read morethe food is less than mediocre. After years of being loyal patrons, we'll never go back.

Old wrinkled paper menu - cheap looking efficient but not…read morefriendly service 45 minutes for the food to arrive no bread overcooked pasta - three of four dishes no lamb on the menu which is what they were known for ambiance - it's gone from a restaurant to a pub, and not a particularly good one

The Painted Pony Bar & Grill is pretty much your typical student-oriented restaurant but without…read morethe crazy party like vibes. This place felt more like a home to me than an actual restaurant, which I liked. The service was quick and friendly. The steak frites meal I had was nothing outstanding but still more than acceptable. Prices are pretty good too.

This place is great! Atmosphere is chill and cool , the staff are really friendly…read more General manager PAUL, is absolutely wonderful, Becky, what a great server. They know what they're doing and what they're talking about, and you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. Food is great, desserts, so good, this is a MUST to go to place. Will defiantly go back.

I love Paddy's food. Always have, always will. Lots of…read moreselections. I had about 7 items listed that I wanted to order but couldn't figure out what to get. The burger was nice and flavorful. A little spicy, but not too coyingly spicy as I am very sensitive to spice. The pina colada was done very well, nice, and creamy. The bruschetta was the winner of this lineup though. It was made very well. With what I believe to be a dollup of sour cream on the top. The wait time was appropriate and the serving was very appropriate as well. You can't go wrong with a good Paddy's meal.

We so wanted to love this pub but were let down by the lackluster food and hefty price tag…read more Hubs and I agreed that there wasn't a single thing here we'd order again - the fried pepperoni, the mozzarella sticks, the lobster (chewy) mac 'n cheese or the blueberry ale. With a price tag of $60 for a main, 2 appies, and 1 pint we both agreed we'd rather try elsewhere next time. Nothing was bad, but nothing was memorable either. Maybe it was just an off night?

We are always on the hunt for cask beer and found out about Stillwell. They had two cask beers to…read moretry out which my husband enjoyed. I went a for a non-alcoholic option and enjoyed it. I wish I was hungry when visiting because their food menu looked very good. I would recommend this place and would come back here.

The Hubs and I wanted to try some craft beer while at Halifax without having to go to each…read moremicrobrewery and Stillwell seems to fit the bill. They have 12 beers on tap, and various beers on cans and bottles. Food seems to be mostly sharable appetizers. We tried: - Propeller Galaxy (6.5% $7.6 for 16oz): hazy IPA style, simple, a hint of hoppy. - Trailway Voyager (7.8% $7 for 12 oz): like a hazy IPA, citrus, sweet, smooth. Bartender is attentive and chill atmosphere. Overall: great place to grab a drink and hangout.

Alright, so I'm officially bad at taking notes on Battery Park. Granted, in the past we've either…read moregone with friends or been pretty busy, but taking four trips to actually get my first set of notes is a bit embarrassing. It's wild to think that Battery Park has been open for nearly a decade, but the years go by quickly! I'd only been there once before we left NS for several years, and once we returned and got a place in Dartmouth, I knew we'd be here frequently. Burgers and beer - what's not to like?! This first documented visit saw me diving into the Ace Burger part of the menu. I've loved Ace's burgers since their start in the kitchen at Gus' Pub, and I'm glad that they survived the ebb and flow of food trends, un like several other gourmet burger joints. I opted for the Dartmouth-Style Jughead, which is a sort of fancied-up version of In-N-Out's cult favourite, the Animal-Style burger, which involves cooking the patty in mustard on the flat top, and topping it with a messy burger sauce. Battery Park's iteration didn't evoke my vague memories of In-N-Out quite the same way that Stillwell's similarly-themed Burger Week offering did, but it was undeniably an excellent burger. Two, smashed patties with wonderfully crisp edges were lovingly topped with gooey slices of cheese, "Dartmouth sauce" and caramelized onions. This wasn't a pure umami bomb though, as classic accoutrements of lettuce, tomato and a pickle helped brighten up and balance out the burger. The fries were also top notch; the skin-on, hand-cut fries were nice and crispy, and addictively salty. My wife stuck with her long-running favourite, the Pig Mac, which unsurprisingly has pork subbing in for beef in another homage to a famous burger. The flavour is spot-on, and much, much better than its namesake, as in addition to the superior ingredients and execution, it doesn't come with that weird McDonald's aftertaste and regret. As we often do to get the best of both worlds, my wife had gotten a salad so that we could share our different sides. Battery Park's Caesar salad stuck close to the classic recipe, but stood out from the forgettable masses of this ubiquitous side thanks to their deeply rich and flavourful, house-made dressing, fried capers and real bacon. On my next time there, summer was now in full swing, and we snagged a table on the back patio. It was my first time out there, and I was impressed by the space. Patios in very urban settings often have limited real estate, but Battery Park's was a very good size, and had a chill vibe, like it was somebody's (large and busy) back deck. I wasn't feeling particularly burger-y with the heat, so I chose the mushroom dumplings and miso salad, while my other half went with the pork belly and pineapple burger. It was a little bit of a wait with a full house inside and out, but a cold beer and great company made it pass quickly. The dumplings were deep fried to a deep brown, but didn't taste at all burnt, with the spectacularly crisp wrapper encasing the rich mix of chopped mushrooms inside. A dipping sauce of perhaps soy and chili sauce brought added layers of flavour, and a little salad of radish and green onions added a splash of colour and freshness. My miso and ginger salad was very good, with plentiful fresh veg, apple and crisp slices of fried tofu that were beautifully encrusted with white and black sesame seeds, although the overall flavour profile wasn't as Asian as I expected. The namesake ingredients of the creamy dressing didn't really stand out, but it was a tasty salad nonetheless. My wife's burger was an impressive sight, with glistening, glazed slices of pork belly and a grilled section of pineapple on top of one of Ace's always-fantastic patties. The combination of sweet and savoury was a winning one, and it made me think of one of the first "gourmet" burgers I ever had, the Ultimate Burger at The Henry House, which also comes with pineapple. As expected, the top-notch fries were good to the last fry, and I should know, as I finished off what my wife didn't have room for! I suppose the idiom that "a lot of ink has been spilled" doesn't apply in this digital age, but fixtures like Battery Park still deserve attention for the great job that they're still doing after all these years.

Great place for a casual lunch or drinks!…read more A downtown Dartmouth staple, Battery Park is a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with plenty of beer and great food. My dad is a regular here, and I popped in for a quick lunch. Service was quick and everyone is so friendly. It's a reliable place to have a good meal and a drink. I had the Nachos, which were pulled high and well seasoned. They are unlike most nachos and include smoked cheddar, Gouda and a queso.

food is pricy 10 dollars for a Thai tea and it's not even…read moregood Cambodian rice bowl is the worst rice bowl I ever had

Won't go back...the chicken burger was just swimming in this awful sweet sauce.. Restaurant was…read morefreezing as all the cold air comes in while you were trying to eat this crap food... If I could give it a zero start I would.

Nice friendly gastropub. Dropped in for a quick lunch. I had the Jalapeño Mac n Cheese and Carolyn…read moreopted for the poutine. The mac was well done and rich. Next time I will share the mac and maybe a sandwich. Carolyn love the poutine, great flavors combined with skill. It's a must do again. Service was excellent and friendly. Our server, Claudia, was a delight. And an asset to the pub. Facility is lots of windows and wood with lots curiosities and photos on the walls. Inside or enclosed patio dining. Highly recommend.

The Stubborn Goat Gastropub had all the ingredients for a great experience--an appealing concept,…read moredecent atmosphere, and attentive staff. However, the food simply did not deliver on what I expected from a gastropub, nor did it live up to the positive reviews I'd read beforehand. As a gastropub, one anticipates elevated, thoughtfully crafted dishes that showcase culinary skill and quality ingredients. What I encountered instead were dishes that fell short of those standards. The execution lacked the precision and care you'd expect at this price point, and the flavors didn't justify the gastropub positioning. I came with high expectations based on what others have praised here, but the food experience left me disappointed. While the service and ambiance have merit, they can't compensate for a fundamental letdown on the plate. For a gastropub to succeed, the food needs to be the star--and unfortunately, that's where The Stubborn Goat missed the mark for me.

When the sun is out and the patios are full, sometimes the smart play is going to a cool, dark pub…read moreto beat both the crowds and the heat, and this is what brought me to Quinn's Arms for the first time. The room is cozy and classy, with darkly-painted wainscoting, warm wallpaper and just enough lighting to set the mood without straining the eyes of its older clientele (re. me) . That's not to say it's all blue hairs here, but there's definitely a different crowd here than the latest, trendy spot. Looking to satiate our hunger after a long day, the menu had a lot of tempting options for my wife and I. They've got a commendable handful of bar bites - pickles, pickled eggs, sweet and spicy nuts, and a few assorted carbs - but we were feeling something more substantial. The mains are probably the most traditional part of the menu, which utilizes the plus sign instead of an ampersand or the word 'and', so they stay cool that way. I kid, and I dig traditional pub food; all the more so when it gets a more creative touch in composition and execution than your typical pub, which Quinn's menu definitely seems to be going for. I went for the minced beef + cheese pie, while my other half chose the bangers + mash. The ol' plus sign really reads better on a menu. With a limited crowd, it didn't take long for our food to arrive. Savoury pastries can be a double-edged sword, and since my youthful days of microwaved Pizza Pockets (TM) (I've grown to bake them as the mature adult with discerning tastes that I am), I have learned nothing. A hungry man is not a patient one, and I have the mouth burns to prove it. The menu states that the pie is made from beef blade, caramelized onions and an HP + cheddar sauce, but when this all combined in the hot mess of a pie, while delicious, it mainly came off as rich and salty. Not fake gravy salty, but still pretty salty. And this is coming from an avowed lover of salty foods. I appreciated that the roasted garlic mashed potatoes didn't pull any punches and had a big hit of vampire repellent. The charred broccoli was a subtle green flag - steamed and boiled veg (often from frozen) is a telltale sign of a restaurant that isn't even trying, so even this small tweak to the preparation makes a meaningful difference. My wife's meal was quite similar to mine, but two large sausages took the place of my pie. Chorizo sausages tagged in for whatever the standard British sausage is, and the flavour and mild hit of spice was a welcome upgrade. Service was easy going and attentive throughout our meal. Quinpool Road has an eclectic assortment of restaurants and having a pub that's putting in some effort is a great little anchor for the neighbourhood's food scene.

Very urban setting. Would prefer less busy spot. We were…read moreable to dine outdoors with our dogs on the front deck. Shepherds pie & chicken/leek pie were top notch. Pear salad pretty good. Nemo provided good service.

Great place to go for a casual night out with friends. Went…read morethere for dinner and had the chowder and fish and chips. The chowder was frikin' awesome and the fish and chips was nice and crispy. Both came out piping hot. Finished with an in-house made caramel cheesecake. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. Will have to come back for the ice cream that they serve from the shack in the back which also looked good.

I was stuck in an area that was new to me and needed to eat. I came upon this local pub and had no…read moreexpectation. I food was reasonable and so were the prices. Good pub grub! What was the outstanding feature was the staff. Very friendly, very helpful, very efficient and not at all pushy. While I hope I not stuck again but if I were I would no hesitate to use this grill. If the back room had windows that allowed me to see the water it would have been 5 Stars.

The food here is REALLY good and the storied history of the area is just as good. The espresso…read moremartini is delicious as are the baked goods. Definitely check it out!