Filipino food is probably my favourite international cuisine, with its delicious mix of Asian and…read moreSpanish flavours, and while their fast food is much more American-ized than their more traditional stuff, it's its own little niche that deserves some love too! McJolly was started by Filipino immigrants who became restauranteurs in Halifax and takes its name from two of the most popular fast food chains in the Philippines. No guesses are needed for the prefix, but the second part may be less familiar for Maritimers - Jollibee. They're only just starting to expand in Canada, with about 30 locations across the country, and are known for their assorted menu of fried chicken, burgers, and Filipino-style spaghetti. The menu at McJolly is much the same, and I had the fried chicken section in my sights. I went for Comb Meal #3 - fried chicken, rice and your choice of coleslaw or corn (I chose the latter). I thought I was getting a lighter meal than some of the combos that have both rice and spaghetti, but when my tray was in front of me, the *four* pieces of chicken (two drumsticks and two thighs, go Team Dark Meat!) said otherwise! Hilariously, I was in a bit of a rush to get to a job interview, so I had to inhale this meal and couldn't quite give it the attention it deserved, but there were really only four different items - the chicken, steamed rice, corn and gravy. I won't play coy and leave it until the end of the review - the chicken was awesome! The coating was super crisp, and the meat within was moist and tender. I do wish Filipino fried chicken had more seasoning to it, but hey, well executed fried chicken is still a wonderful thing! The gravy had a pleasant peppery kick to it, and I slathered it over both the chicken and the rice. The small cup of corn was a bit of an afterthought, and I probably should have gone with the coleslaw on the off chance that it would be a vinegar-based dressing to have something to cut through the rich chicken, but it's likely mayo-based anyway. I love that Filipino food has really been blowing up in Halifax the past few years, and I'll definitely be doing a deep dive into it all, including a return visit to McJolly for the spaghetti next time!

Food was amazing . On point. Delicious. Pro tip: use the sriracha sauce with your rice!…read more 10/10 would recommend

What has happened to Harvey's? I remember the chain for serving cooked-to-order burgers of notably…read moresuperior quality. Feeling peckish after a shopping run at Bayer's Lake, I popped in to see how the intervening years since my last visit had affected the brand. Not well, I am sorry to report. Firstly, the burger, while perfectly fine and competitive with its many rivals, was nothing special. The fries were generic, though plentiful. In short, Harvey's no longer stands out from the many alternatives and to add insult to injury (and no fault of the restaurant), the clientele didn't add to the experience. Halifax is crying out for a truly gourmet burger experience, so if any Yelpers out there know of one, please share.

Food was god, burgers were a little dry, salad was okay at best, but the Funnel cake fries were…read moreridiculous. The amount of sauce depicted in the picture in comparison to what we received it little to none. All in all, meh.

The place looked somewhat clean and the employees were friendly. But this location is firmly…read moregouging in their costs. I'm from the US and the famed spicy chicken sandwich, a staple in the US for low-income folks costs $3.99. The cost here at this Canadian location? $11.50!!!!!! Even with US-to-Canadian money conversion, it's totally highway robbery! The sandwich is good, but not that good. Making extra money off the backs of others with less is never good for karma.

A very pleasant surprise in the fast food category for a chicken strip entree. And open during…read moreCanada Day. Price was very moderate.

I enjoy Mary Brien's because the chicken isn't very greasy- it's tasty and I love the banana…read morepudding too!

I used to always come here to get a pulled pork burrito- love it- all the options n saucesread more

@jasonsalwayshungThis big ass burrito cured my hungry problems big time! As I watched the creation…read moreof this beast the ingredient and sauce game kept getting more complementary and complex, the large whole wheat tortilla wrapped up Canadian Pulled Pork with a secret Jax Sauce a mix of warm south western flavours next the lettuce, spinach, smashed and black beans on Mexican rice mixed in with marble cheese and pickled onions as the sweet potato and corn joined i was in awe..guacamole, diced tomato and jalapeño the picante cranberry-pico, finished with mole and mango sour cream this was a certified banger 9.3#halifax #novascotia #canada #alwayshungry #foodcritic #foodie #worldjuniors

Perfect place to get a cheap ice cream. The service is alright, not outstanding but okay. The food…read moreis always the same but their summer $1 ice cream is top notch.

worst halifax area mcdonalds. they messed up my order and then the staff were chatting about…read moremessing up another customer's order.

This place is all I live for, like a bear I "only" eat there all summer and get fattened up for the…read morewinter, I even budget my yearly salary to go their once a week to satisfy my addiction. They work very hard to get out awesome food and do deserve a break but I am greedy and wish they were open longer into the year. hehe!

Very good fish and chips . Fries are very good. the fish and chips are good and very good seasonedread more

Decent sized Five Guys in downtown Halifax on Argyle Street - basically in the convention center…read more Went at lunch on Friday. Not too busy. Nice large interior with a small outdoor dining area. The standard free peanuts are available. Food good. Worth a visit if you haven't had Five Guys in other jurisdictions. I believe this is the only one in Nova Scotia.

The fries in the peanut oil are delicious and plentiful!…read more The grilled cheese could be bigger/ burgers good and options out of this world! Love the milkshakes any flavour will do here!!

Local burger chain with two locations - this is their one in Halifax (other is by Woodside ferry…read moreterminal in Dartmouth) Came for breakfast a couple of times - hard to beat the breakfast sandwich and coffee for four dollars these days. Can get a standard breakfast for five dollars. Found the sandwich quite tasty although a bit greasy. The coffee was so so. Will need to come back and try the burgers at some point which is their main gig!

Ordered original combo for takeout. Literally everyone after me got there food before I did. When…read moreI opened the bag at work there were no fries with the combo and the burger had a crappy dressing that I didn't order ... And it was lukewarm at best. Will never go back

Been there before- the bins were a bit greasy as they are coated inside with the Cows butter but…read morenot bad- very similar to 5 guys

Really enjoyed the ice cream here! Reminded me of Kawartha dairy for those from Ontario, though a…read moremuch smaller portion. Didn't get a chance to try the burgers. Plenty of seating inside. Service very friendly. Let us try the flavours first to decide.