We stopped by Salt + Ash in Halifax for happy hour and ended up having quite the feast!The Brothers…read moreMeats pepperoni plus pizza was a great start, with plenty of savoury, meaty flavour. The jalapeño cornbread was another standout....moist, flavourful, and with just the right amount of kick. The fish and chips were excellent, while the tater tot-chos were pure comfort food, loaded with melted cheddar, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Of course, we needed some veggies for balance, so the kale and quinoa salad totally counts! The perfect pairing throughout was the Mango Dragonfruit Sour. Super refreshing and fruity, with enough acidity to cut through all the richness of the meal. Great happy hour selection, lots of variety, and a fun spot to settle in for a feast. Definitely a place worth checking out when you're in Halifax!

4 of us came for a Saturday morning brunch. It was a gorgeous day so we sat on the patio…read moreoverlooking the water. Ordered the standard coffee to start. Waiter was awesome. Made sure we were ok every time he was in the vicinity. I ordered the mushroom Benedict with the hollandaise on the side. It was great with the locally made truffle cream cheese. I did have to ask for a steak knife to be able to cut through the bread. It was a well done piece of pizza dough. Tasty but tough to get through. Came with tater tots and a donair sauce to dip them in. My husband ordered the stuffed baked potato. He loved it but said next time he will order the side salad on the side and ask for more dressing. I ended the meal with a cool glass of rose. We will definitely be back.

ving the Best for Last at Bicycle Thief…read more We saved Bicycle Thief for last, and it ended up being one of the best meals of our Halifax trip. We started with the flash-fried calamari, a great opener served with their sun-dried tomato pesto aioli. But little did I know the standout lobster dish of the trip was hiding in the appetizer section. Their lobster and corn chowder was incredible. Seriously, so, so good. Potatoes, Vidalia onions, and double-smoked bacon added great contrast to the sweet lobster. And you know it's good when you can see that beautiful red lobster oil floating on top. It really showed that they used the lobster shells and all those flavour-packed bits to build the stock. Absolutely delicious. Next came the spaghettini ai frutti di mare, loaded with huge jumbo shrimp, fresh scallops, and mussels in a sun-dried tomato pesto. The seafood was fresh and plentiful. The linguini all'aragosta did not disappoint either. San Marzano tomatoes, cream, and Parmigiano made for a rich and decadent sauce that worked beautifully with the lobster. We also had the crab ravioli, followed by yet another lobster dish, the lobster Thermidor. This was seriously indulgent, with wild mushrooms, Gruyère, and house-made black truffle spaghettini. Rich, savoury, and packed with flavour. After all that decadence, we needed something bright to finish. The crostata al bergamotto was perfect, with a vibrant bergamot citrus curd that cut through the richness and refreshed the palate. Great seafood, incredible pasta, creative flavours, and excellent execution. We definitely saved one of the best for last.

Another joint highly praised online, so I dropped by for a late lunch…read more Ordered the lobster roll and crab ravioli. Lobster roll was fine, nothing to write home about but wouldn't order or recommend. However their crab ravioli was phenomenal, the lemon and cream sauce work perfectly. It was heavy from the cream but the citrus helped made it lighter. Service was friendly and they had patio and indoor seating.

Nut allergy friendly: Their rotating menu has some nuts (almond, hazelnut, salsa macha with peanut)…read morebut the staff had no issue highlighting dishes for me. Quaint on the outside, I almost walked by thinking it was a residential home until I verified on Maps. But, packed with ambiance inside! I got a reservation for 1 two weeks ahead or so for 9PM and was seated promptly on arrival. Spent about 1.5 hours here but most of the dishes came out within 45mins, and I put in an extra order for the cheese and bread. I ordered: 3 oysters (2.5/5): from New Brunswick and served with horseradish, lemon, and a sherry sauce. I had one plain, one with lemon, and one decked out. I think the oysters were very small. The lemon and sherry were the best combo. The horseradish is overpowering to the natural flavor. Honestly I'd skip, this, because you can get very good oysters elsewhere in Halifax. (I learned later in my visit that oysters in the Atlantic have had a very bad season due to disease, so this may just be particularly unlucky timing). Tuna Tartare with Allumettes Frites (5/5): Definitely the highlight of my meal and the only thing I'd order again solo. The shoestring Allumettes Frites were crispy, and the tuna Tartare was excellently balanced. I'd definitely recommend this dish. Raw Scallop, Tomato Water, Green Olive (4/5) - a very unique dish that almost reminds me of elevated sashimi of scallop. It was about six scallops with garnishes and they were very flavorful with the natural scallop richness. I would share it, I got a good sense of the flavor profile with 1-2 pieces personally. Cloud Ten (mezcal, ube pineapple foam, and vermouth) (4.5/5): Genius cocktail. I'm a huge fan of mezcal and the pineapple foam is a great offset to the smokiness. I sipped the foam at first and then let it melt into the mezcal and got totally different flavor profiles. Great job on this one. On recommendation from a fellow solo diner, I got the Grey Owl goat milk cheese to finish my meal, along with a side of bread (+$4). This ended up being my second favorite dish of the night (4.5/5). The cheese was excellent and the bread had an excellent char and chewiness. Shout-out to my awesome waitress Kenzie for her recommendations and hospitality. Excellent service in keeping my water and utensils fresh, and the recommendations for dishes and local things in Halifax. It is decently loud inside with an intimate small plate setting. I don't think I'd go again as a solo because my preference would definitely be to share apps with at least one other person. Overall, a great date setting or for someone who wants an elevated experience of seafood. Service was very friendly and the tuna Tartare and Cloud Ten were standouts.

Bar Kismet was my favorite meal in Halifax! The ambiance was lovely with the dimly lit light and…read morecozy atmosphere. The servers were nice and recommended a bar we should go to in the area afterwards. Our favorite was the Spaghetti alla chittara al limone, summer squash ($32) - the dish was creamy and delicious with a nice zest of lemon. Bar Kismet is definitely a spot to visit in Halifax, but make sure to make reservations ahead of time!

Went here today for catch up with friends and food- I…read moreordered the potato skins / my other companions ordered the turkey dinner poutine and a falafel wrap with fries - I liked my skins and I was full half way so was able to take home and my son ate and like the rest - only little thing was the cheese sticking to the paper served on - The poutine was reviewed at not as much gravy or turkey as they would like / the falafel not having the type of spice likened as much- fries good- as homemade and good size- Will return though and nice waitstaff/ good events - today was jazz afternoon- loud but that's a good thing to draw a crowd in which it did! I'd like to try their desserts too!

Big disappointment, very expensive. No lime for a Lager & Lime. Large serving of over-cooked…read moresweet-potato fries. Small serving of chicken wings that were far too much work, for far too little meat.

Our Group of 8 had an excellent time and meal last Wednesday night- Halibut Cheek/Duck/Beef and a…read morewhole host of apps and desserts that were great! Small place but well worth the time to visit and enjoy a fabulous meal with friends. Make sure you save room for dessert!

The food was excellent. Beautiful presentation. Wonderful dinner. Only complaint is the noise level…read moreway too high.

What a unexpected find on our visit to Halifax. The restaurant is in a quiet neighborhood away…read morefrom all the tourist. Jen was the perfect server - was patient in answering all our questions. We were not rushed through the meal and were able to enjoy every item. The fried brussels sprouts is a must have. The butter milk fried chicken is a great new addition to the menu. You must save room for the buttermilk cake - delish - it was moist with blueberries and almonds as a topping

After feasting on seafood for three days, we were hungry for something else. This restaurant has…read morehad really good reviews and we thought we'd give it a try. we had some oysters and tuna tartare, but then we each had a pasta entrée. My chicken thigh ravioli was delightful and my wife had the Cachio e pepe. Pasta was made fresh and entries were served Hot and delicious. The wine list is moderately extensive with a number of options by the glass or less than a bottle. The service was fine. The location is 1.5 miles from the center of town. The crowds were surprisingly light on a Sunday night. It was a nice change of pace with a chance to get away from the mob scene on the water streets.

For my final stop on my Canadian trip, I NEEDED to try poutine. Willy's did not disappoint! If you…read morewant to try this Canadian staple, swing by Willy's. You order at a window and take it to go. The dish was the perfect blend of fries, gravy, and cheese curds. The employees were kind, and got my order out in a timely manner. They are open until 4:00 am! So if you are having a long night out... perfect place for a stop and chill with this delightful comfort food.

Quick service even though it was late last night- Server…read moretoo cute n nice! Fries crisp as requested with the poutine and double curds yes! Hamburger made to order and as requested and all delicious- too bad not on a delivery site!! In my last review it read I think their burgers are home made not premade - it meant to be the other way around and yes home made burger great! Lip

Oysters were some of the freshest I've tried, service was very friendly. Elevated but relaxed…read moreatmosphere.

do not let at here. We had a dozen oysters which were good…read moreand a bottle of wine which was also good but it goes downhill from here. unfortunately our server was not knowledgeable, she had to check with any questions we had. we had to ask for our wine. she did not pour it for myself. I ordered the fish tacos which we're supposed to have halibut but it was as literally minuscule serving of it. The tacos were very small. we ordered a mac n cheese wth chicken chicken. it was supposed to be a main course but it was as a very small portion and just ok. we also ordered a kale ceaser which was very salty. o very disappointing as it claimed to be high end. Not so! Would not recommend. So many other restaurants to enjoy.

best diner i've ever been to. huge portions at a good price. the decor is very cute and the staff…read moreare incredible. there's delicious vegan and vegetarian options as well. please go i am begging

The atmosphere is friendly and casual. Short wait that was worth it. Larger portions than I…read moreexpected. I ordered avocado with tomato and over-medium eggs - the eggs were cooked perfectly. The compote on the Belgian waffle is delish! My partner ordered the Cheeky Classic. The sausage had an interesting flavor that wasn't easily discernible and the potato fries were yummy. Staff was efficient and engaging. Highly recommend for the people watching too. Off-street parking is available. 4.5 star diner.

So mad 2 doors down has closed on Barrington st! Their Kail…read moreCeaser salad was so good! Fresh crunchy kale/ lovely huge croutons/ parm cheese/ bacon and the dressing definitely house made!! Ugh I long for it!!

This restaurant is a gem! On a business trip we stumbled on…read morethis delightful spot located in strip area. Katrina a waitperson guided us through the menu The food and its presentation were excellent with an excellent wine list. The decor is subtle and not distracting.