Was there last night to celebrate my brothers birthday. We luckily were there on a evening that…read morethey had entertainment. I can not thank you guys enough for that amazing background music that played throughout the evening. The food was great the waitress was attentive and my brothers birthday photo of the Halifax skyline was one to be framed. Thanks gang for a great evening.

Not too bad- the food was good- a bit less for a kids menu then I'd expect but still good!…read moreThe service was slow but they were also getting busy at the time we came - Definitely would be back again- I love the harbour view!

Amazing food, great service and makes you feel good eating clean. The wraps are delicious.read more

This was the best meal we had during our Nova Scotia vacation. It was so amazing to walk into a…read moreplace and know that everything we safe for us to eat. My son got the grilled cheese my husband the Crunchwrap and I the BLT bagel. We all fought over the French fries and I'm still thinking of the oatcake I had. I eyed the almond butter cup but my son devoured it before I could steal a bite. No pictures unfortunately because we were starving. This place is a gem for vegetarians and vegans.

Fresh and hot empanadas with a variety of different fillings…read more The shop owner was nice and not overly friendly but the food was good and I liked the spicy chimichuri sauce on the side.

After several years of slinging their namesake savoury pastry at farmers markets in Halifax, The…read moreEmpanada Shop has opened up a brick and mortar! I first popped in on my way home from work, just happening to walk by on my way up Salter. Even my admittedly mild to barely-there hunger was enough to pique my curiosity enough to pull the trigger. And hey, waiting for Halifax Transit is a risky business and I don't want to starve! The warmer still had a few options in it (with further pre-made options in the display cooler) - beef, pork and veggie. I probably should have went for the beef to help restock my red blood cells after a recent blood donation, but pork always seems to call to me. Empanadas also come with a sauce , and I went for the spicy chimichurri. Like many savoury pastries, empanadas are made for being an on-the-go meal, and I'm sure other commuters at my bus stop were jealous! The pastry itself was lightly crispy, but it wasn't dried out from being in the warmer for too long. As for the filling, the mix of shredded pork, corn, onions and other veg made for a solid mini-meal. The empanada wasn't heavily seasoned, but the chimichurri made up for that. Nearly stealing the show completely, the deeply vegetal sauce had hints of spice and further richness from olive oil that I was absolutely loving! No joke, Empanada Shop should be selling this by the jar! A return visit, also post-work, saw me go for the beef empanada. Once again, the pastry was well-executed, with a supple flakiness that held up to its delicious contents without being tough or too thick and bready. The ground beef filling was rich and hearty, with additional traditional fillings of black olives, corn and hard-boiled egg. Once again the empanada was a vehicle for the fantastic chimichurri. When a mom and pop place like The Empanada Shop is making niche food as good as they are, you can only hope that they keep making a go of it, enriching the city (and my diet) with their wonderful wares.

I've tried their Quinpool location before and liked it very much, so I wasn't surprised when their…read moreseasonal waterfront location offered just as great an experience. I'm not vegan but I often find myself not eating enough veggies, and so a trip to Heartwood certainly does the body good. Service isn't the fastest, but they are usually swamped with people and it really is sort of fine dining but take out too. I really recommend the coconut curry Heartwood bowl. So much delicious (and nutritious)

Fresh and healthy food... Was walking along the boardwalk and stopped for lunch…read more Loved my freshly made rolls. It came with a generous amount of peanut sauce and I absolutely loved it. Prices are reasonable. Wish they used all organic ingredients. That would make it absolutely perfect.

My first visit to the main restaurant in a fair old while, having been frequenting their offshoot…read morein Bedford recently when the curry craving hits. It's larger than it was first time I visited, but still in the little strip mall off Chain Lake Drive. There are two rooms either side of the entrance, both cool, subtly lit and cozy. It was just after they opened on a summer's Thursday morning, so I was the first customer and quickly ordered the meat thali. This comes in six segments. Two meat curries which change from time to time (today it was beef and chicken). A very nice dahl, a good portion of rice, chickpea salad and a quartered plain naan. All very tasty and overall quite a sizeable portion. I was on the ravenous side of peckish when I arrived and left thoroughly stuffed, so you definitely get your value for the $23 with tip. It's not licensed, but has a nice line in cold drinks should you so desire. It's no surprise this place is consistently voted No.1 curry house in Halifax, though it has a lot more competition than it did when it first opened. Thoroughly recommended.

So it's my first time ordering food here. They serve their pakoras with plum sauce? That's so weird…read moreand it does NOT go together. So maybe its a mistake? I hope it is. Anyway, the pakoras were ok. Butter chicken was very oily. Yes, oily, not butter oil, just oily. (Look at the picture). The best part of the meal is the rice. But even that's not good. It has a nice color to it though. Food is pretty mediocre. I'd come back for a quick takeout but i'd go to other places if I actually want a real, good indian food.

I'm giving this place a 5-star review…read more Why?: I've been twice already in less than a week. Not like me to do this especially when I remembered to bring a lunch to work but that's how good my first meal was - I craved a repeat! Plus, it's healthy! What took me so long to go here: I avoided this place because although several people told me it was good, they also said it was pricey. Let me tell you... the price is worth it - quick and friendly service, good portions (it's 2 meals for me: lunch and supper), sriracha sauce on every table (yum), fresh food - yummy veggies and chicken. Why I went: I was joining two out-of-towners who remembered someone raving about this place last year and had it on their list to go this visit. All 3 of us were raving about it afterwards too. One comment from the table: I am never eating at a fast food chain again - not when you can get this [awesomeness] for just a dollar more. I ordered the Buddha Satay bowl (recommended by the server as the most popular when I told her we were first timers) and it was sooooo good. The other got a teriyaki bowl with rice and steak. The other got a teriyaki with noodles, falafel and different toppings like cranberries - she was adventurous and she enjoyed every bite. The place was clean, bright and was a nice place to sit and eat. Back again already: Today, I got the same order and I introduced a newbie who got a chicken smokehouse burrito and when I said I would Yelp 5 stars - he agreed! Again the place was clean, service was quick/friendly, good food! I will continue to go here so long as they keep up the great everything. Get your Groupon: the newbie told me freshii was on Groupon - bonus!!! We both picked up 3 each because we will be back. I hope you go and I hope you have as great an experience as we all did. Btw: I read the other 2 comments and they must have improved because I couldn't take away any stars.

I paid full-price for a bowl but I only got half the bowl!! The Indian or S. Asian staff preparing…read morebehind the counter were told several times about the order but, still, forgot the protein that we paid extra for the other bowl! The other bowl was filled with 90% rice and 10% the rest of the ingredients so, you were paying $12 for the rice. I called few times to inform their mistakeS and their phone just rang and rang but no one answered!! And, I live pretty far from the place! However, the Canadian guy at the counter was good and he better not get blamed for it!

We're taking three weeks and eating our way across Canada from Halifax in the east to our final…read moredestination of Edmonton in the west. We're trying to consume seafood for every lunch and dinner. For lunch today, we chose McKelvies, based on reviews and the fact that we happened to be visiting the Halifax boardwalk. It was a late lunch so we weren't famished, but hankering for something tasty. Both of my picks came from the Starter & Appetizer Menu: Mussels in white wine sauce and Garlic-truffle fries. My wife ordered a regular entree so our server scored big points when both orders arrived at our table simultaneously! The mussels were harvested from a local farm yesterday and their fresh, sweetness testified to that detail. The white wine broth, laced with thyme, garlic and other herbs was so tasty that I drained my bowl to the last drop. The truffle fries were a satisfying compliment to the mussels and I left the restaurant, completely satisfied. The food offerings were well priced and served/plated beautifully. The restrooms were well maintained. The only down-side in a large city setting is the lack of abundant street parking. A helpful hint is parking in Dartmouth and taking the Halifax Ferry. The restaurant is up one block and over two, so great walking distance.

Stopped here for a late lunch/early dinner and thoroughly enjoyed our meal…read more I ordered the crab/lobster burger that came slightly breaded and served in a house-made bun with a tasty slaw and pickled onions and lettuce inside. So full of lobster and crab that the seafood oozed out the sides of the breading. It came with a choice of fries or house salad, and I chose the latter: crispy greens, carrots, radishes, tomatoes and a mild, creamy dressing. My spouse dined on the mussels and a side of truffle-Parmesan fries and thoroughly enjoyed his meal as well. He said the mussels were fresh, and our cheerful server confirmed fishermen had caught them not far from the Halifax shores. Since we ate between lunch and dinner, only two other parties atein the restaurant and maybe one or two others sat at the bar. Overall, prices were reasonable and the restaurant was well worth the visit. A lovely experience indeed.

Yummmmm what a hidden gem (well, hidden to me). I never go to the Scotia Square mall but I may have…read moreto start to hit this spot! I went at the peak of lunch rush and it was less busy than everywhere else (bonus for not standing in line), but it should by BUSIER because it was so darn good! It was hard to choose because there were so many tempting wraps, burritos, salads and Buddha bowls but I finally chose a burrito and added falafel to it ...A M A Z I NG to say the least. I got a green juice as well, which was very fresh and tasty. A little expensive (my lunch was 18 dollars with the burrito and juice) but completely worth it . There was quinoa, kale, cabbage, avocado and all kinds of delicious fresh veggies in my burrito and lots of cilantro in the pico de gallo which I love. I recommend this place one million percent! I wish I worked closer to a Freshii so I could have such a tasty yet healthy lunch more often!

I came back after a while of just not being able to get here. Tried the Terryaki bowl- delicious…read morewith steak! The host was lovely and very knowlegable about their product-she even gave me a few coupons to use that day! So I ened up with a tasty big bowl and buritto for 10$!! I want to try their juices soon!!

Meet Tarek, the owner. Have the 1/2 and 1/2 plate. Toufik offers a mini bowl of lentil soup WHILE…read moreyou peruse the menu. Fresh squeezed juice, personally made this morning by Tarek, after we say, "something special." Chicken and beef do tender; salad crunchy fresh. Taboulli is super crunchy parsley. All this, because a terrific aroma was coming out the door in a strip mall we went to just to send stuff with UPS!?

They have many food options for many different pallates, but mainly vegetarian. Their falafal wrap…read moreis the best in the world. They are normally packed with customers and have plenty of seating for solo eaters and plenty for groups too. The restaraunt may not be the biggest but it is cozy, colorful, and inviting. The people serving are always polite and there is never a complaint. It's my favorite place to eat in the city when I visit every time.

Always like this place/ we came here again after a while and it being convenient this time for an…read moreappointment like last time, prob Feb?/ anyway had the club wrap with roasted potatoes- delicious!!! Son wanted roasted potatoes with cheeze sauce and seitan bacon- he really enjoyed! Try it! Great comfy no rush place with simply good healthy food! Had no room for dessert but we'll be back! Great friendly staff as always / super clean space!

Had the chorizo tacos $16 and burger $21 with $4 upgrade to Caesar salad. Ordered the food to-go…read more The tacos were cold, I think it would have been improved upon by heating up the mix and tortilla first. Taste was okay. The burger was fairly bland. I think a sweet pickle and/or more flavourful caramelized onion would be a good addition. The Caesar salad was good however, and very flavourful. My friend had the cauliflower which was very tasty, and the falafel bowl which was standard. For a vegan restaurant, there are lots of options with interesting concepts. Just missing some final touches for flavour.