Sensational food. I was with a larger party so I was able to try a lot of items and everything was sensational. The beef tartare, salmon carpaccio and seared tuna were among my favorites. I was beyond impressed. Service was good. I liked the ambiance as well, it's a smaller venue but I think it makes it more intimate. Not from Halifax, so eating at Edna was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. read more

This is a fantastic restaurant. Service was friendly and perfectly timed. Had a variety of appetizers and the pork chop, which was delicious and served with a polenta. Strawberry shortcake had a tasty biscuit to it and dinner was capped with a small dark chocolate cookie. Awesome culinary experience. read more

It's the generous staff and servers that make this place the jewel in our little port city. The food is the icing, all wondrous and nurturing. Things you must try: The Sucre Salé - probably the best brunch plate in Hfx. The eggs Benny is classic but miles beyond what most Benny's are in the city especially with the biscuit it's served on. All the desserts. They are outstanding. read more

Two words: SUCRE SALE! Well, add 'brunch' to that, just for clarity. I've been to EDNA four times and have always had the same thing. I've been tempted by the eggs of another, but always go back to that amazing marriage of sweet and salty that is french toast, bacon, two eggs, hollandaise sauce and sausage. It's perfect. Best brunch dish in the city - possibly THE WORLD! Okay, so that last is maybe hyperbole, but it really is very good. Expect to wait a bit for lunch, Expect it to be noisy. Expect you may very well be seated at the bar. Leave very happy anyway. read more

We were a group of five and arrive around 5:30 pm for a weeknight dinner, and had no problems getting a table. They seated us at the large communal table and the staff were very accommodating to make sure we had plenty of room. Throughout dinner, staff were super helpful with answering questions, making suggestions, filling our water glasses, putting in additional drink orders. On to the food. Our dozen oysters were delicious and mild-flavored, exactly as our waitress had described. Most of our orders were seafood based and you couldn't have asked for more delicate or fresh food. The lobster escabeche and kale salad had bright and sharp flavors. The shrimp cakes definitely tasted a touch on the side of over-fried, but the lime aioli balanced that out. Four of us ordered the halibut main dish and it was amaaaazing. The sunchokes really took the dish to a new level, and the vinaigrette had just the right touch of citrus to make it a perfect accompaniment to the halibut. Our fifth party ordered the veg hodge podge, and while the vegges were cooked perfectly, they were a bit weighed down by the heavy vermouth cream base sauce. read more

Aside from the limited seating, the menu is fun, constantly rotating and tasty! Be prepared to splurge here if you are hungry

We stopped by here after checking into the Glube Lofts down the street, and were delightfully surprised by the quality of their brunch. My partner had the gravlax with watermelon radish and a new-to-me vegetable called cucumelons, which looked like grape tomato sized watermelons, and had the flavor and texture of a barely turned pickled cucumber. Delicious! I had the eggs Benedict with spinach and tomato on potato latkes, which were superlative. The tomatoes had full, ripe flavor, the spinach tasted fresh and wasn't soggy, and the potatoes- a vegetable I usually think of as mealy and pointless - were creamy and buttery tasting without feeling heavy and greasy. Finally, their coffee was delicious and their servers really lovely. What a pleasure to try this wonderful restaurant! read more

5 Star to me on my biased scale, although I do not claim to be a food connoisseur. I tried oysters for the first time here. That was swell. My fiance ordered the eggs benedict and I had some smashing food as well. Thanks Edna for the pleasant experience in Halifax. read more

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

EDNA, you did not disappoint! You were worth the trek out of the downtown core. Several locals recommended this place so we decided to go on a Sunday evening. The place looked quiet as we approached but when we entered we were greeted by a full house. We were greeted immediately and got the only little table open near the back. The servers were so great, attentive, funny and kind. We had fresh oysters, clam chowder and carrot cake for dessert. All were delicious! We needed to eat most of the chowder with a fork, need we say more! The cream base was perfect, light and flavorful. So good! Loved the decor as well! Trendy but not pretentious. Overall fabulous experience that we would do again! read more

Highly disappointing. After reading about Edna in an En Route magazine article I expected so much more. Had dinner ther last night and ordered the short rib. Which came luke warm and was cold within 2 mins of receiving due to the air conditioner blowing on our table. (Mind you its winter so what's up with the AC). Additionally our night started off poorly as they had run out of the main appetizer we wanted the soft she'll crab. If understand this happens but by 7:30 in the evening your already running out of menu items.? God help the late night diners. Most likely won't be back due to the poor experiencing. read more

Sunday brunch date to EDNA. I have been a few times for dinner and had a great experience but somehow haven't been for breakfast until now. The wait was approx 35mins with probably 10 people ahead of us in line that wasn't bad at all. We waited outside as the weather was nice and not too chilly. I really love this area of Halifax. It's really changed in the past few years. Once inside we were seated. Service was fast and friendly. Our table was split to accommodate more people and we were so close it felt like we were on a double date with them although we didn't mind too much. From there our waitress took our drink orders. The mimosas were delicious! I ordered the special which was eggs benny over a savory herbed french toast the bacon and greens. It was delicious the eggs may have been slightly under but the hollandaise was perfect not too much or too thick but the show stopper was the french toast(I'm sure I'll see it in my dreams). My brunch date had the regular eggs benny which came with hash browns, bacon and greens as well. We both agreed that the special was our favourite thanks to that french toast:) Definitely recommend and hope the french toast makes its way onto the menu permanently. Our 2 meals and 3 mimosas cost a little over $70 plus tip read more

EDNA Restaurant - Delicious eggs benny over a savory herb french toast, with bacon and greens #getinmybelly - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I wasn't happy this time. I didn't recognize any of the waitresses there, so perhaps it was because of the different rotation of staff as the experience is usually fantastic. It was unusually quiet for a Saturday there, normally it's lined out the door. They forgot my fork and knife so I had to wait, gravlax cakes were rather cold and over cooked, and my server misheard me twice on the change I wanted so I ended up tipping more than I would've liked (25%) because it was too embarrassing to repeat myself for the fourth time. Next time I'll probably leave if my favourite servers aren't there. I wasn't a fan of the arctic char that has replaced the salmon, as well. I would've been happier if I went to the Nook instead. :/ read more

EDNA Restaurant - Americano with milk - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

This is probably the best meal I've had in Halifax. I was initially intrigued because the Yelp cover photo was of a few huge, delicious looking oysters. I checked out their website and saw that they published a different menu every day. After a quick glance (and seeing that they did indeed have fresh oysters today) I decided that this was definitely the place where I'd eat dinner tonight. This would prove to be one of the better decisions of the evening (drinking too much Sailor Jerry and Tequila at a bar later would prove to be one of the worst...). The oysters were incredible! Both varieties were local (one from NS, other from NB). They were served with freshly grated horseradish and a slightly spicy pineapple chutney. Atypical for sure, but it definitely was good. For a main I had the Striped Bass. The menu listed this as the description: "olive oil potatoes, local shoots, crème fraîche, bacon jam, pickled mustard seed, olive oil and sundried tomato vinagrette". There's a lot going on there and I was a little skeptical at first. But my skepticisim quickly faded after the first bite. It's amazing how well each of those different and distinct flavors came together to form a perfectly balanced dish. For desert I had the blueberry tort which was great as well. There's not a whole lot that can beat fresh blueberries (during blueberry season) inside of freshly baked treats. They have a full bar and a good wine list too. I think there were about 8 different types of reds and whites each and a few rosés as well. read more

I have fallen in love with that bar ,friendly and quickly , the major element of here is wonderful , the steak and oyster are nice try .. read more

EDNA Restaurant - lobster salad,almost the most one I try and it is very - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

We were staying in the North End and wanted to try some delicious Halifax cuisine. First of all, we were nicely greeted by the lovely host, and we were quickly tempted to stay by the look of the specials and the ambiance. We sat at the bar and the bartender was extremely knowledgeable about the products. The food was FANTASTIC, the best oysters we've ever eaten, and the swordfish is a must!!! We aren't drinkers and they had some really nice options for us! Definitely recommend this as being one of Halifax's best restaurants, no pretentiousness, very good value, great service and of course delicious! read more

I went to Edna with a few girlfriends for brunch last month and was very happy. I ordered the roasted tomato and spinach eggs Benedict and it was absolutely delicious! I really like the restaurant too, it has a great atmosphere and the service was good. read more

Overall great experience! Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and great bartender with lots of suggestions on where to go next! Loved the sweet pea tagliatelle! Would definitely come back here if we're ever back in Halifax! read more

Edna is a great restaurant. Local ingredients food is delicious, but wait times to get in are long.

I've worked on or near Gottingen for nearly ten years and not once have I frequented a bar or restaurant. Made up for that on a Saturday in July '17, as part of the Propeller brewery's 20th birthday celebrations. My buddy and I fancied some solids before getting into the beer and Edna was right next to the venue, so ... The place was nearly full at 1330, but we managed to squeeze in near the back. First up was some coffee, and I have to say it was among the best I've had in a long while. The brunch menu is nicely varied and while I was tempted by the steak and eggs option, I decided to give the fish cakes a go. They are advertised as being accompanied by softly poached eggs, which I asked to be hardened up a touch. Can't bear runny eggs. The cakes were smaller than I expected and the hash browns/home fries weren't that numerous, but it was all filling and very tasty. The space is relaxed, with a host of small tables, a couple of large ones and a long bar (it's licenced), noise level is average, service efficient and prices not at all onerous. Well worth a visit at any time of the day. read more

The food here is top notch! The eggs benny is my go too. Today, I tried the ricotta pancake and it was amazing. The coffee is always delicious, fresh, and hot. Service is always great here also. Special thanks to the bartenders who served my sister and I today! Highly recommend! read more

I love their brunch but sometimes I find that the portions are a little small. I haven't been here yet for dinner but I will soon! I've heard it's quite good. Lovely ambiance and good service. read more

For our last meal in town, we decided to take a little bit of a hike north from where we were staying and grab brunch at EDNA. Based on the very solid reviews here, we felt like it would end up being a pretty solid experience. I'm not sure if it is usually crowded, but there was a small line at times on Mother's Day, but we weren't picky and decided to grab bar seats for our meal here. The bartenders were friendly enough, and it didn't take us long to get a drink order in along with brunch. It's got a very casual, down-home vibe that feels like a local restaurant without being ostentatious at all. With a lot of local beers available, it's certainly not a bad place to try out some brews either. That said, the food itself was a bit of a mixed bag. My wife's smoked salmon latkes were definitely the better half of our meal; I really enjoyed the smokiness of the fish, and it worked extremely well with the fresh dill that was sprinkled over it. However, my ricotta pancakes were disappointing. You could really not tell that the ricotta was baked in, and the pancakes were lukewarm at best by the time they had come out, so they were already a bit dry. There were tantalizing hints of the maple butter that had melted into the pancake, but because of its density, it really did not stand out. The bacon and sausage were served between the cakes, and both meats were good, particularly the herb-loaded sausage that had great texture to it. The sunny-side egg, though, was overcooked, with the yolk pretty much baked solid - not the way I like my eggs done or how I expected them to be. I definitely liked the scones we ordered as a starter first; although they were a tad dry, it was perfectly imbued with a light, sugary sweetness that the clotted cream and jam helped to accent. Polishing brunch off with a very solid Nine Locks IPA was a nice way to end, but overall, I came away filled but let down based on my expectations. The brunch menu is solid and quite varied, but it seems like it can be something of a hit or miss experience. read more

Went for dinner while visiting from the U.S. Dishes were original and quite tasty. Lobster bisque was the soup de jour and very good. Butterscotch pudding was a wonderful dessert. In between, the mains were also good. Excellent service too. We went early since they don't take reservations. Got a table right away at about 6pm on a Thursday. read more

Absolutely delicious. The scallop ceviche was amazing. The oysters were beautifully shucked and presented. Fried oysters were awesome. The service was impeccable and the ambiance was perfect. Watching the drug addicts across the street in the little park kind of took away from everything but that's not the fault of the restaurant. read more

...to say that I was impressed by the first 30 minutes of my EDNA experience would truly be an understatement, nay, a crime. Coffee outside on a beautiful fall day on Gottingen street (arguably the most peaceful street in Halifax)? Sign me the f*** up!' But the truly breathtaking experience happens once you get inside read more

Typical local food. nice environment , well known for Brunch . little heavy meal, but very taste .

I have been to Edna countless times since it has opened and have not once been disappointed. I love the atmosphere of the place. It's very nice inside but it is also casual. The food is amongst the best I have had in the city, if not the best. The menu is constantly changing, keeping things fresh. The only let down (which isn't a let down really) is you go in one night and are blown away by let's say the beef carpacio. You tell all of your friends about it and go back a few days later and boom, its gone. But something else equally as delicious will be there. The staff are great, friendly and knowledgeable about all the menu items and drinks. It's my first place to reccomend to anyone looking for a night out whether it be dinner or even just to grab a drink. read more

Amazing food. I love the location and the atmosphere. I've been a few times, either for drinks and small plates after work or for a full on dinner. I haven't had a bad thing yet. The butcher's plate is always a sure thing. I fell in love with the fried rock hen but the menu changed and its gone now. Either way, you've gotta try this place. read more

Edna was on my to-go list for a while, but I wanted to go there for brunch as my first dining experience. After doing a few drive-bys over the past few weekends (or months) I was happy to see there wasn't a lineup of hungry haligonians waiting to experience edna for once. We were a party of three and thankfully a table was leaving right as we were getting there. We enjoyed a cup of coffee and reviewed the menu at the bar while we waited. We had a fairly good idea of what we all wanted to order and the waiter answered all of our questions promptly. As busy as edna was the service was impeccable and quick. There was no long wait for a creamer for the coffee or ketchup for the potatoes. Also, as we were placing the order, the waiter asked if we wanted any modifications done to our meals which made me believe he knew the menu in and out and was very conscious of dietary restrictions or allergies. Honestly, one of the best and memorable meals I've had in halifax for while. I'm still licking my lips. I ordered the lobster florentine. It was crazy. The only suggestion I would make is ordering an extra side of béarnaise sauce to dunk the left over biscuit in. I'm not one for biscuits but this one was legendary, each bite brought out new flavours and accompanied the dish quite nicely. The lobster was fresh and divine. Honestly I am not over this meal, and when I drive by again and see a line up to go inside, I will understand, and I will wait. Also, a meal in itself, was the caesar topped with a freshly shucked oyster. SO fresh, so unique, so good. The mimosas were refreshing, with freshly squeezed orange juice. The vibe of the restaurant has a good mix of young and old, classic and hip people, a great representation of the people in halifax. Definitely a place to be on a Saturday or Sunday morning (if you can make it out of bed). I fully look forward to going again! read more

EDNA Restaurant - Lobster florentine, eggs Benedict, mimosas and caesars as good as a gloomy day in Halifax can get! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I've only tried their brunch so far, but the Sucre Sale dish is the best brunch in the city. A friend was visiting from out of town, and she said EDNA serves the best poached eggs she's ever had. read more

I'm late to jump on the Edna train and I have to be honest, I was sick of telling people I hadn't been and hearing about how they've gone and it was amazing.. Blah blah blah. I was jealous. I can say it. Straight up jealous. So this weekend I decided to change all that. I went, expecting to have a long wait since it was Saturday and that's prime brunching territory. No wait! Perfect. We sat at the bar area, and at first I was like, naw- don't like that but it grew on me. The bar was roomy. The interior was done by an amazing company (break house) who also did their Jane location and other places around Halifax such as Stillwell. I had the pulled pork sandwich with a sunny side up egg, side of potatoes and salad and it blew my face off. Instantly I wanted to go back the following weekend and try something else. Let's be real, I want to go back right now. It was so good I wished it would never end. The hype is real people. I also got to try the eggs benny and that was amazing too. There is a reason this place is always packed, if you haven't already gone, you need to. Don't be a jealous Julie like me. Try it for yourself. read more

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I had the pleasure of going to brunch at Edna after being away from the city for months. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the decor, staff and food to be impressive in every standard. There's something about this place that makes me realize that the food scene in Halifax is booming with restaurants that know how to appeal to local foodies. read more

This could become a five star rating! Not because of Edna but because I need to return! Outstanding first experience tonight. Electric and original in all respects. Fun and vibrant. We loved the local produce and adventurous but restrained menu. Features were original. The bruschetta featured mushroom instead of tomato and the sauces were awesome and flavours were alive. Meals were both well prepared and presented. The decor reinforces exclusive fun of an upscale kitchen party and for once there are plates that have character instead of obligatory white boredom! Staff know when to engage and when to let it rest. We will be back. Very busy and very much in vogue with Halifax swank! read more

Went here with a good sized group for brunch on a weekend and despite having to wait a bit to fit our group in - boy was it worth the wait! Delicious food beautifully presented, with great service. read more

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

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

Someone hipster-ish. Excellent food and services. A good dating and hang out place in Halifax.

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

A truly one of a kind brunch experience (not been for lunch or dinner yet). When Jane's closed, I was sad, but then EDNA opened up and brought with it a whole new dining experience. The décor is awesome, and I love the communal Montreal dining table. I've been for brunch twice, and will certainly go back. It is worth the wait - as they don't take reservations. If you can make it in the door, the servers will kindly offer you tea/coffee/water while you wait for a table to open up. The owner works in the restaurant (and she works hard - she was outside shovelling snow ensuring folks could get inside during a very major snowstorm), and this also makes all the difference for me. read more