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    EDNA Restaurant

    4.4 (173 reviews)
    ModerateCanadian (New)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Grilled Squid
    Jim R.

    We waited too long to make a Saturday night reservation so the latest we could get was 5:30 but I'm glad we took that very early time. There was only 1 table taken when we arrived but it slowly started to fill up in the next hour or so. Even when more customers arrived it was still easy to have a conversation with the people at our table without shouting. Our server, Shaw, could not have been nicer throughout the night, knowledgeably answering questions ranging from the type of oysters being served tonight to the ingredients in some of the dishes, to restaurants in a completely different city we will be traveling to. But on to the food! There were 4 of us and everyone throughly enjoyed their meals. The Merigomish & the Foxley River Oysters were delicious as were the Baked Clams. The Beet Salad was also a hit. The Scallops with Arancini and the Grilled Squid with Pickled Fennel were both amazing, as was the Halibut Cheek, which was perfectly cooked. A shared Toffee Cake with Black Sesame Seed ice cream completed the meal. Not inexpensive but well worth the tastes and experience.

    Seared Scallops

    Best meal I've had in a year!! The food is beyond exceptional - creative, gorgeous, thoughtful... master chef prepared! The oysters had fresh shaved horseradish, a perfect mignonette and even a house made strawberry chili sauce to accompany them. Blew me away! The scallops and everything that accompanied them were amazing. Their beet salad is the most memorable Salad you'll ever have - rye crumble, Local cheese, fantastic dressing! Everything made in house and carefully executed. A MUST if you are in Halifax!!

    Tiffany W.

    Probably one of the best gnocchi I've ever had! Fatalistic foods and friendly service. I'd love to revisit it soon :)

    Special: duck breast and eggs + salmon gravlax side
    Elsa C.

    An October Saturday: We waited for about 20mins for a table. We were seated at 12:14pm. Customer service: specials were announced. Water was immediately served. We ordered an oyster Ceasar and it arrived within 5 mins. Servers were attentive and proactively gave us sharing plates without asking. Kitchen service: we ordered the special (Duck Breast and Eggs) + Salmon gravlax side, and the special scone. We were asked if they need to be served at the same time and we couldn't care less. The scone arrived within 8 mins of ordering; while the special came within 15mins. Oyster Ceasar ($11): 4/5 the oyster is super fresh. The Ceasar tasted a bit less flavors than other Ceasars we have come to drink and love. Chocolate and Strawberry scone ($8): 5/5 the warm scone is to tie for. Compare to conventional scones this one is just right on the heaviness factor. The chunks of Strawberry and chocolate are not overwhelming and didn't affect the consistency of the scone. The accompanying sauce and flavored cream adds to the already tasty scone. Duck Breast and Eggs ($16): 4/5 comes with 2 sunny side eggs, roasted squash, potato Brussels with caramelized onions. The duck breast unfortunately was overdone and was too chewy. The squash potato was nice combo and not over-fried. The eggs are done right and fried nicely. Salmon gravlax side ($5): 4/5 never had gravlax before. It reminded us of salmon lox, but the saltier version. Good to try. Overall: not too shabby at all! We were fully stuffed with the portions. Good selection of food and drinks with some creative pairings.

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    Kate W.

    If you're celiac/gluten free, ask! They were able to make adjustments on just about everything on the menu. Food was incredible and the ambiance is excellent.

    a scone on a blue and white plate
    Crystal T.

    Spending the last day in Halifax right, with breakfast at Edna Resturant. I ordered the scone and it was SOOO GOOD!! Flaky and borderline crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside. YES I'm still talking about the scone!! Paired with their in-house jam and MAPLE BUTTER!! I wanted to buy a jar and take home.

    Nice seat at the bar. Delicious dinner.
    Jan C.

    Wow, this is an equivocal 5-star review. This restaurant is not posh or elegant, it is a bit on the comfortable and casual side. But the food is tremendous and prepared with meticulous care and the service was knowledgeable and efficient. That to me equals top billing. We sat at the bar, though the hostess told us it would be just a short wait for a table. Since it was just the two of us the bar was comfortable. The server had cool water in front of us immediately (the day had been very warm and this was appreciated) and was inquiring about drink orders. She then helped us with the unfamiliar Canadian wine, which we enjoyed. No food photos, we were hungry and it was consumed quickly! We shared several of the days' fresh oysters, yum! Also as tasty were the crab cakes, market salad and scallops! Also had room for very delectable key lime pie and butterscotch pudding!! If we are in Halifax again, we will return. Well done EDNA.

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

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

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

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    10 years ago

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

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