After recently trying to go to Fran's shortly after the truck had taken up residence on its usual…read morespot on King St., and failing because it wasn't open yet, I was pleased to see that they were now posting their schedule on the Street Food App. After a not unreasonable bus ride and walk from the Dartmouth terminal, I was at this mobile, greasy spoon of an institution.  The menu is pretty compact, and is unsurprisingly focused on seafood, with the namesake fish and chips, as well as scallops and Digby clams. Fleshing out the options a bit, there's also burgers, hotdogs and deep fried sides like onion rings and poutine.  Having arrived a just after the lunch crowd would have dissipated, I was able to immediately walk up and place my order, which had to be a single piece of fish and chips. I chatted with the friendly woman working there (Fran herself?) and my food was ready within a few minutes. A table next to the truck was set up with cutlery, seasonings and condiments, including spray bottles of white and malt vinegars. With a few picnic tables set up next to the truck, I sat down in the lightly cool, spring air and dug in. The fish was a hefty size, more than enough to make me glad that I didn't get a second piece. I enjoyed the thick, crispy batter and the fresh fish that flaked easily as I cut it with my plastic fork. A cup of what appeared to be homemade tartar sauce, with a generous amount of chopped pickles or capers, added a creamy tang that went well with both the fish and the fries. The fries were hand-cut, and a very deep, golden brown, but weren't as crispy as I would have liked. They would likely benefit from a blanching in water to remove excess starch before frying, and a double fry.  I appreciated the paper plates, but unfortunately there was only a garbage can and no composting or recyclables bin. Fran's could use a little polishing on the truck and the fries, but one of the original food trucks in the city is definitely doing its fish right.

Homemade french fries. Well, technically, I guess they're truck-made french fries. But they are…read morefantastic! After seeing this little fish'n'chip truck in downtown Dartmouth for months, I decided to finally give them a go. Last year they disappeared when the weather turned cold so I thought it best to get my order of fries when I could. Since I'm a vegetarian, the menu options were limited so I went with the slightly-healthier-sounding french fries over onion rings. In Googling this place (to see if they had a Web site) I discovered the fries are hand-made in the truck each day. And you can tell. They're nice, thick-cut fries. I may have to head back soon to try the onion rings. For all you omnivores, they have fish (fresh from Eastern Passage, I'm told), seafood and burgers too. It was a good experience: just walk up, order, wait a minute, pay, and voila! food. Staff were friendly and happy to have my business.

Somewhere in the Echelon of Restaurant Fanciness, the humble bar and grill sits lumped in between…read moreyour standard pub/bar and a mediocre steakhouse. Not *everything* in the appetizer section comes from a freezer bag, but it's not nice enough that many first dates happen there either. No, the bar and grill is where you go with your long-time special someone when you're both looking for something decent to eat, but not too expensive, and are just happy to be enjoying each other's company and not doing dishes afterward. Your Honour, I present Exhibit A: Jacob's Lounge. When my wife and I first darkened their doorway, we met up here after work on a Friday, as we slowly started to cement a quasi-tradition of a cinq à sept to cap off our work week. We weren't feeling like going all-in on food, so we stuck with a couple apps and a round of adult beverages. Spinach and artichoke dip checked the box for our melted cheese craving, while some deep fried pepperoni felt like our patriotic duty as Nova Scotians. Despite a burgeoning Friday crowd, our food came out in short order. I can't say if I've ever had a spinach and artichoke dip that distinctly tasted like either of those two vegetables, but it's always a hot and cheesy mess that's hard to screw up, and this one was just as dependable as any that you've had. What helped raise Jacob's above many of their competitors was actually one of the dipping implements - a house-made, cheese-infused flatbread. It was good enough to have on its own, but it was perfect for scraping the bottom of the ramekin of every last dollop of dip. The deep fried pepperoni was supplied by Dartmouth's own 2 Boys Smokehouse, and while I loved the flavour, it seemed like the pepperoni needed another minute or two in the fryer and at a higher temp, as it wasn't quite as crispy as it could have been and was a bit greasy. A return visit had us again swinging by after work, although this time around we went for a more proper meal, one which even included vegetables that weren't blended up with cheese! Pizzas figure prominently on Jacob's menu, and seem to be something that they're known for, so I opted for the 12" Italian, which comes with pepperoni, Italian sausage, green pepper and red onion. They don't seem to advertise it on the menu (to their own detriment), but Jacob's does have a gluten-free crust option, and my wife got that with the meatball pizza. To add some green to our cheese and carb-tastic meal, we also got a Greek salad. Despite the fairly full restaurant, we had our food quickly once again. Jacob's pizzas are on the thicker end of the Pizza Thickness Spectrum, and while it was a little doughy, it was still fully cooked, and honestly I enjoyed it more than local chain pizza joints, whose pizza is flat and has no airiness or substance. It's hard to go wrong with the mix of toppings that I had, and they went right to end of the cornicione, which was golden brown and wonderfully crispy. A healthy dose of herbs added some further pops of flavour. My other half really enjoyed her pizza, with its hearty slices of meatballs and pops of freshness from the tomatoes and green pepper. She was most impressed with the crust, which held up much better than most gluten-free ones, as it was quite pliable and didn't crumble apart. The Greek salad was a welcome interlude for our taste buds. Lots of crisp veg, plus a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and an herby dressing to help cut through the rich pizzas. Jacob's pizzas all come in 9" or 12" sizes, and having opted for the latter, we ate half of each of our pizzas, leaving enough for a full meal on another day. Over the past decade, Jacob's has become a neighbourhood favourite, but I feel like it hasn't quite entered the whole city's collective culinary consciousness in the way that older places have, and I'm fine for it be Dartmouth's own little secret.

Best pizza ever! Great service. Try margarita with two boy…read morepepperoni and mushrooms! Fabulous

Came in for dine in a few weeks ago- Service was not good…read moreconsidering they informed me server we had was there for over 20 years- that's fine but rushed/ no attentiveness/ and it was absolutely not that busy Anyway picked up a take out order and the person who packed it was lovely - Not sure but whatever

The one at Dartmouth crossing in Nova Scotia is terrible. You wait forever to be seated despite…read morehaving lots of spaces. Go get yourselves competent staff!

We tried a couple of the craft beers and split the Caesar salad and fried chicken poutine. They…read morehave a great selection of beers and also live music which we did not hear because we were there at lunchtime. Everything was delicious!

My wife and I were visiting A friend in NS and I stopped at…read moreNew Scotland Brewing for a cold one after catching the ferry from Halifax. My fav? The Rampant Lion, NEIPA!

After 14 years of being away from Cole Harbour we welcome them back to the neighbourhood. I have…read morefind memories of going to the "old" Brass Rail with my parents enjoying comfortable family dining. I wasn't disappointed with the re-birth of a great restaurant. The service was amazing, food cooked from scratch in the kitchen, and I love the local focus (they use local black angus beef). A local beer selection would be welcomed as an addition once they get their feet back in the soil. Decor... they need a brass rail. I'll give them the star for decor since they are only a couple weeks since they opened their doors. They obviously focused on what counts, great food, great service, comfortable atmosphere.

I've been here twice & got their Cole harbour burger both times... It's real good! And, so are…read moretheir prices. But, there is one thing that will make me return again, again & again... three words... Bacon Parmesan Mayo. You're probably thinking "ya, that sounds good", let me tell you, it's freaking amazing. I don't know if it's made with the clouds that angels sleep on or some secret stash of golden bacon but OMG it's tasty!!!!! I would totally buy a bucket of it. Or, at least a bottle. They do charge 75 cents for a side of it, but it's worth it - and it was enough for us both to share as a fry dip. Ps; they have delicious fries too! It hasn't been busy, at all, either time we dined here, it is a small-ish resto though. * I heard the clams here was amazing, they're next on my list!

Personally I know Corrine and remember when she first started making pies at her house. With…read morebusiness growing and becoming to big for her to be able to continue at her house she decided to go bigger. Located on Herring Cove road she has a little gold mind. Free samples at her front counter are always a pleasure to try. Eventhing is delicious and my favorite it the chicken pot pie. These are great to go pick up and place in your freezer for a good home cooked meal for $10 bucks. I think there are about 8 or 9 different styles of pies to chose from but lie me I find something yummy and it is hard to stray from that. I did actually try her homemade beans that last time I was out there and they were good too. One thing that I remember about Corrine was her infectious laugh and great personality. As well I am not sure who knows this but she can sure belt out some good tunes.

I really enjoyed the tourtierre years ago. Just purchased again and found it inedible. Sad to see…read morethe recipe is changed. Definitely not the quality it use to be!

Nice coffeeshop and cafe in Bishops Landing on the Halifax waterfront. It's reasonably priced and…read moreextremely cozy while having quite a bit of seating. Both indoors and outdoors. This cafe has been around for years in Halifax and in several different locations. I think this is the best one!!!

Found this spot down by the water on my way to work at the pier. I had the latte both visits and…read morewhile yesterday I had the blueberry muffin, today I had the croissant. I drink a lot of coffee and I liked this coffee. Freshly made and hot. I don't typically drink lattes but I've had two here, that in itself says something. Today's croissant was soft and flaky. I typically avoid croissants because i typically get disappointed Ted, but this one has me looking forward to tomorrow. The blueberry muffin yesterday was very good and just the right size, not too big or too small. I could have had a few more blueberries but they can all have a few more blueberries. Probably just the luck of the draw. All that being said, the best part is the atmosphere. The interior is rustic and inviting almost asking you to stay and do some work while traveling. Outside, I found a nice shady spot and enjoyed the waterfront and the people walking by. The staff was friendly and helpful and obviously made a good latte. I would suggest to visit the daily grind when you're in Halifax.

Our tour group was lodged at the Marriott Harborfront in Halifax and this was where they served…read morebreakfast. Although they served typical breakfast buffet fare, the lemon poppy seed muffins were out of this world! Shout out to Michelle P who was one of 2 people we encountered taking care of the whole floor. She maintained a cheerful attitude inspite of the busy morning.

Food and service were both top notch. Seafood was fresh and the steak was perfectly prepared and…read moreseasoned. I especially like the mashed potato cannolis served as a side. Our waiter was attentive and efficient.