Best meal during our visit to Halifax. Most delicious scallop dish I've ever had. Went back a few nights later for appetizers. Crab cakes were superb. The service team is super friendly and attentive. Loved it! read more

I have been here for dinner several times. However, I prefer their brunch. I had the salmon eggs Benedict and it was amazing. The grapefruit mimosa what great! read more

Hands down my fav resto in the city. Love the ever changing menu, great energy, cool decor and super friendly staff. Having done dinner many times, we finally had the chance to join Edna for brunch and she did not disappoint. In fact, the latte may have been the best I've ever had. YUM! read more

We had been meaning to come here for a while. The new brunswick oysters were fabulous and the minuet that came with were perfect. We also tried the fried ousters which were very good. They had a nice selection of cheeses that are served with baguette chips, plum preserve, onion jam, pickled onions. Salmon tartar was beautiful and the pork belly was good too. This is one of the few restaurants where the mains were as good as the appetizers. The arctic char in maple soy with bok choy and mushrooms was brothy and delicious. I expected rice with it but it didnt need it. Would order that again! The gnocchi with kale was very potatoey, filling, and exquisite. The kale was a crispy complement to the soft gnocchi. Desert was the perfect end to this symphony of food. Earl grey panna cotta was full of sweet jiggly tea goodness. The gingerbread with maple rum sauce was remniscent of jane's famous dessert without the candied ginger. And the vegan chocolate mousse was dense and not too sweet - but a bit low on chocolate flavour. Definitely one of the top, if not the top, halfax restaurants. read more

Best meal hands down in Atlantic Canada on a two week roadtrip. We were seated at the bar - very comfortable seats. Cocktails and service were fantastic - the bar staff was very friendly and attentive at all the right moments. We shared the special burrata app and then had the rib eye and swordfish special. Perfect portion sizes - not too big - and everything cooked to perfection. Wonderful and memorable meal. Thanks to the team at EDNA! read more

DELICIOUS!! This is my favourite restaurant is HRM. High quality food, talented chef, great atmosphere, and wonderful service.

Outstanding spot. Trendy and can get loud but thsts what this place is. Great value, attentive service and interesting dishes using many local ingredients. Brunch is a great treat. Hours are limited and closed on Monday. The North end of halifax is a little off the beaten path but this place is special. read more

My wife and I were in town from Massachusetts for our first wedding anniversary and had the most perfect meal at EDNA. When we arrived, the very gracious hostess advised us to sit at the bar given long wait times. Our bartender took incredible care of us. The hostess had clearly informed her it was our anniversary and she brought us some very special complimentary fried oysters in addition to the raw bar appetizer we had ordered. It all was incredible, especially the scallop ceviche. Our entrees were also amazing. I had the scallops with bacon polenta and my wife had a seared halibut special. We ordered strawberry shortcake for desert and our bartender brought it out with candles for us to blow out. It was also to die for! We were incredibly touched by the thoughtful service, especially as an out of town queer couple sitting at the bar. We recommend wholeheartedly!! read more

An excellent spot, very busy even mid week so come early or be prepared for a wait at the bar (not the end of the world with the great local beer menu) service was prompt, well informed and exemplified NS hospitality. Oysters were clearly today fresh, mignonette was exceptional, mains were amazing, scallops perfectly cooked, just carmelized edges, rock hen was nice and the prime rib cut steak was well cooked with Great sides. Desert was a gingerbread cake with rum sauce that was as good as I have ever had. Only down side to speak of was very little local wine on the list which was surprising given some of the great bottles coming out of NS. Highly recommended. read more

Wow Yelp helped us find this place and we loved it, service was great, the food was excellent and the wine list adequate. Not a quiet place but the energy there is very high. I would recommend this place to anyone I love . read more

I've been to Edna a few times for brunch and I've never understood the hype and fuels the wait for a table. The service is good but the food is average at best and not worth the price. Last time I went I had the veggie eggs benedict and it was again, average. The restaurant has a strong cult following which fuels their following and popularity. In my opinion, there are far better brunch places. read more

EDNA Restaurant - Veggie eggs benny - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Halifax is a LONG way from home for us. This restaurant was recommended to us by a member of our traveling group. Since it is away from the very busy and restaurant-packed waterfront area, we never would have found it on our own. It is located on a street off the SE corner of the Commons. We had an amazing meal there. Quite small venue, but nicely done. No reservations, open for dinner only, so try to get there early. Very pleasant staff. But best of all was the food itself. Small menu of starters and mains. Very refreshingly prepared and plated up. (Spend any time here and it's easy to tire of even good seafood. ) Terrific pork chop served with mashed cauliflower, mushrooms and perfect onion rings. Salmon seared nicely, served with a white bean latke (!!!!), and thin slices of turnip( or parsnip?). Both plates garnished with watercress. Outstanding desserts--an individual-sized blueberry galette ( with an amazing crust), and a peach cobbler ( individual, but large), in a mini-cast iron baking dish, topped with real creme Anglaise. A memorable meal! read more

I don't know where to start. Everything was perfect. -the fish dish was perfectly cooked and flavourful,as was everything else on the plate. -the in-house duck confit was wonderful , tender and not too salty as is often the case and the risotto it was served on was excellent -I loved the Ratinaud charcuterie and their inhouse charcuterie -The presentation was lovely -The casual service was exceptional good and knowledgeable. How did the waitress know that I was going to ask where the cod was from and why ? (and get a complete informed answer without having to go to the kitchen to ask) -the decor is nice, modern, minimalist -The prices are reasonable for such high quality food and service read more

I tried their brunch and it was delicious. Then I tried their dinner and was blown away. Best meal I've had in Halifax!

Exquisite cuisine in a wonderful setting. Staff was perfect as was each dish. The creativity of the menu and ingredients used are impeccable. The interior design also speaks to the overall thought and refined aesthetic that this restaurant embodies. It looks modest from the outside, but I can't say enough good things about this place. Feel so lucky I yelped this while on vacation in Halifax! read more

Went on a Sunday night and it was almost full which was a good sign. Lovely staff, nice cosy atmosphere, great oysters, good menu selection in general. I had the lamb which was cooked to perfection. It was drowning in too many beans and not enough aubergine. Husband had the halibut which was perfect. read more

Best meal I had during my recent trip to Halifax, fantastic wine list and very reasonably priced. I will be back again.

$12 for a small glass of pretty mediocre wine. I mean really. What are they thinking with such an over-the-top markup? That kind of predatory pricing really takes the fun out of the wining part of wining and dining. There was one on the board for $8, but our server didn't suggest that one when we asked for some guidance with the wine list. Apart from that, it wasn't a bad experience. Edna has a good menu. Not a lot of vegetarian options, so be forewarned if you aren't into meat. poultry and fish. I wasn't all that hungry, so just had an appetizer and dessert. My bill came to just over $35 and I didn't have any coffee or tea. Overall not a bad place, but I wouldn't rush back any time soon. It's a bit pricey for what you get. Tasty, but pricey. read more

I've been to Edna four times. Really impressed until last evening. My wife's soup had to be sent back as it was cold, my swordfish was overcooked to the point of being inedible. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. I'll be back but was sadly disappointed last night read more

I don't know how many times I have been here for food and drink, but I know I lost count after my 20th visit. Simply put, my favourite Halifax restaurant of all time. Everything about this place is top shelf. Sometimes it is a bit of a wait for a table, but you can leave your # with the host, step across the street for a for a drink at Field Guide and you will get a call when your table is ready. EDNA will not disappoint. read more

Incredible place for brunch with an awesome menu, tasty food and excellent staff. Definitely a top spot to eat in Halifax!

The food was okay in presentation, though a bit bland, but my wife and I got ill afterwards. We didn't have the guts to ask if the other 2 guests had the same reaction to what they ate. We shared some appetizers. Haven't been back. Sadly Halifax restaurateurs have pushed back hard against efforts to have all food industry workers take the basic Food Hygiene (Handling) Courses. It seems only one person per shift need have the training. They feel that it would be an undue burden on the industry. Sadly the undue burden was on the patrons that evening. read more

This place is a game changer! My favorite go-to for Saturday and Sunday brunches, but an al around favorite for a nice dinner our any evening! The food is incredible and the service equally as stellar. Definitely recommend. read more

I hate to be negative, but this was not a good experience. We arrived at 7.15 and gave our number, being told it would be about 30 mins. As it was a nice evening we walked around the block and waited footer the call. We came back at 7.40 to see if there had been any progress and saw a large group that came after us being seated. It transpired that the server had taken down my number wrong and as a result we had lost our place in line. We were told that another table had paid up so they would seat us shortly, but we had to wait another 45 minutes to be seated. The food took another 35 minutes. When it arrived it was nice, but not worth the wait. It will be a while before I consider coming here again. read more

We found EDNA on our first evening in Halifax and walked in without a reservation. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere very relaxed. Great food and service. The only down side was the dim lighting which is a pet peeve of mine. read more

Went for breakfast on Sunday and loved the food. Definitely will be back to try dinner.

We were recommended this place by the owner of the AirBNB we were staying at just up the road -- glad we followed his advice, as the service was really lovely and we had a very good meal. I hesitate to give it 5 stars, but it was still very enjoyable. read more

Well prepared fresh food. Great atmosphere and staff. Our favourite place in the city!

Well, we loved it so much, we went back the next night! Creative cocktails, Fabulous local food, Service, Professional Staff, all 4 star. Highly recommend read more

Absolutely the best restaurant in Halifax with the best menu and quality food and service. The steak is great and it is great to be around friendly staff and locals. I highly recommend this place for a great dinner and relaxing night. read more

This is the absolute best restaurant in Halifax. Hands down. I cannot say enough about this place. The food, the drinks, the decor, the service...ahhhhh everything!! So good! read more

My favourite restaurant in the HRM! Great service and amazing food. Every time I travel to Halifax I include an evening (or two) at Edna.

Had dinner at Edna, it was our first visit. It was a beautiful space- the decor is awesome. love the design. The place was filled with hipsters, that was a little distracting. In terms of food, our appetizers were great, I had the beef tartare and it was delicious. The price point was a bit high ($12) for what I got. I ordered the 1/2 hen for my main. The lentils with it were delicious. The hen itself was way too salty though. The price point again felt a little too high. read more

The halibut dish I had was second to none I have ever enjoyed. Waitress seemed a bit distracted with a social group in the place but was still very courteous and took care of us in a somewhat timely manner. Highly recommended. read more

What an amazing meal and wonderful staff! This restaurant gives many Toronto ones a run ... it is brilliant. Everyone's meal was beyond expectations. Can't wait to get back to Halifax to eat @ Edna's again. In fact, let anyone heading to Edna's know about this local restaurant that has thought of everything. It is an experience! read more

Stumbled upon this place looking for somewhere to drink craft beer. Incredible beer, incredible food. You will not be disappointed.

One of my favourite restaurants in the city - amazing food, good service, cool decor and a fun atmosphere. Trendy but not pretentious, both dinner and brunch are great. Be prepared to wait for a table for Sunday morning brunch, or busy dinner hours (they don't take reservations). In my experience, they offer you a drink in line which makes the wait more pleasant. read more

This is by far the best meal I have ever had in Halifax, and one of the best ones I have had in my life. My boyfriend and I went for dinner on sunday night, and chose Edna because his mum had been raving about it. Now I know why she kept going on and on about it. To start I had a beet salad with toasted pistachios (amazing), feta, local greens, and a black olive vinaigrette. I pretty much inhaled my salad, I didn't even offer any to my bf...and I wanted to lick the plate the dressing was so good. For our mains, we both got the crispy duck confit leg with root veggies, pickled cabbage and port demi glaze. Holy sh*t, some of the best confit duck EVER. I am sad that the next time I go back to this restaurant they probably won't have the same food. Edna is a really neat restaurant in the fact that they use fresh local ingredients and their menu changes daily depending on what they have in house. Oh and btw the warm gingerbread with fresh whip and fruits was heaven in my mouth...and in my tummy. This is my new favourite restaurant in Hali and will definitely be go back, again and again and again read more

Wouldn't go back. The menu is limited and something as simple as a chicken burger was messed up. Crispy chicken bun? More like deep fried chicken fat w bits of chicken in it on a crusty dry bun! Terrible. The side was over cooked over salted mushy fries (don't know how they managed both). The food from my partner and mines experience was way too over priced for the ingredients and how awfully they were prepared. But hey! Great looking spot and the wine was semi decent :/ still wouldn't go back. read more

Trendy, metal and glass motif. The bartenders got skills ... they were the best and fun to visit with. The salad... disappointing. The scallops ceviche ... well ... maybe it is an acquired taste - don't know ... just ate the tortilla chip. read more