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

We had such a great breakfast here! Everything had such a good vibe from the second we walked in,…read morethe space is light and open and the staff was so friendly with good humor. The menu was robust enough to give us options, but not overwhelming with choice. I didn't need to keep reading past the hash brown waffles with lox. Pickled onions were the perfect compliment. Cleaned the plate - phenomenal. No notes.

Sweet neighborhood spot close to where we picked up our rental car this morning. Very strong drip…read morecoffee. Breakfast salad was a delicious combo of fresh salad greens, berries, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds and goat cheese. Hubby's breakfast sandwich was great too, as is the blueberry scone we got to go. Friendly service and laid back atmosphere.

The only reason for four stars is the food took a while to come out (a little over 40 minutes for…read morebrunch). Other than that the staff was very friendly. There's a good amount of outdoor seating and the atmosphere inside is great. The food was excellent! The eggs benedict was cooked perfectly and everything came out great!

Busy spot Saturday mid Morning, food was great, service was…read morepolite and quick once we ordered. Would return.

Really really really good waitress. The food was pretty average at best however it was also fairly…read morecheap. I did get a comfort wrap which consisted of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy. So, that was really great and festive considering it is thanksgiving :D

Drift was once on the list of top 100 Canadian restaurant, and we've decided to have lunch here…read moreduring our trip to Halifax. Reservation is easy and there's still plenty of spots for Friday lunch with same day booking. The vibe here is relaxing and quiet with the restaurant entrance hidden inside a hotel. Service is good too. The chef has demonstrated quite solid cooking skil and my suggestion is to go with the fancier dish here where the chef clearly pays more attention to, compared to dishes like fish and chips. I tried a classic cocktail with gin as the base. It turned out to be very refreshing. For food, Caesar salad was delicious. Pan fried cod fillet was cooked perfectly, very tender and went well with the roots vegetables. It was my favorite dish here. Lobster pasta was also delicious. Fish and chips were average, definitely not comparable to some of the food truck places. Fries were dry and tasted bitter. Overall, this is a good restaurant with great food quality, good service and nice environment. I would consider revisiting if I'm in Halifax again.

What do you think of when you're heading out east ? Seafood of course ! Let me tell you... I've got…read morea new appreciation for it after my trip last week. We've had a trip planned to golf Cabot for the last few years. The texts and emails were flying delays, cancelled trips and in general , I never thought it would happen. Surprisingly, Halifax was a quick little flight from Toronto and am I ever glad we did it. First off, we talked about getting lobster on the side of the road at shacks etc, blah blah blah but as soon as we landed we headed to meet a friend who said we must try this lobster croissant sandwich at The Drift. OMG OMG OMG ! Could be one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted but you know what was even better, the Chablis, no, the lobster pasta, no... It was the lobster fritters. They were insane ! The fritters are a bit like a conch if you've ever had that in the BVIs but they are battered so perfectly with a zesty hint of like that is so perfect, it's too hard to describe. Over the top crispy timbit deliciousness with lobster. The drift is a MAJOR win, it's along the water in Halifaxs best hotel the Muir and it's just perfect. Our trip was filled with Oysters and I have to say, each place had slightly different variations but I will NEVER say I had a better Oyster than in Halifax. If you hear me say it, just call me out because we had at least 4 Oysters each at around 6 places and they were all better than anywhere I've ever eaten in the world, almost to the point where I didn't need the sides (almost). I am so glad I visited Halifax, oh and by the way, the golf at Cabot was insane ! INSANE ! Was it better than Cabot St Lucia ? Nope, but I give Cabot St Lucia a 9.8 and I give Cabot Cape Breton a 9.6. STOP right there ! I had the crab shack , I had the crab shack and oh my gosh was it good. Just outside Cabot is the best little shack with the freshest little sandwiches on fluffy buns. Check it out right here- get the mainlander sandwich and the crab bretoner. The mainlander is warm lobster spiced up on the bun, heaven ! And the crab bretoner is chilled crab, mix up perfectly with aioli, green on and a few other things. If you're near Inverness you better stop there. Ok ok ok , I'm writing all of this as I go but on the Sunday we end up at the 5 fishermen. Order the lobster, the carbonara lobster , the chowder and Oysters at every single place you go in Halifax and thank me later. I wasn't expecting to love the food this much, wow ! If you're there on a Sunday, hit Durty Nellys. In my Opinion it's the best pub in the world- yep ! See ya next week :)

Located in a historical building and right next to Alexander Keith's, Black Sheep makes the perfect…read morepairing offering great food, drinks, and service. We came here right at opening for breakfast and there was already a decent amount of people starting their day here with a meal. The staff was warm and welcoming and seated us right away. Even though it was breakfast, I like that their menu offered some lunch options in case you're looking for something more heartier. The food is fresh, tasty and well-seasoned. I ordered the seafood chowder which was delicious and included tons of seafood. The breakfast options are plentiful, but whatever you do, be sure to try their blueberry lavender jam! It's so delicious and made fresh in-house with local blueberries. It was so good, that I wanted to buy a jar, but couldn't since I had a long flight afterwards and it needed refrigeration. I'd definitely recommend this spot to grab a bite and drinks and I hope they offer a shelf-stable blueberry lavender jam soon!

A beautiful restaurant with a rustic ambience. The seafood chowder was delicious, and do get the…read morefocaccia bread to go with it.

The service was prompt and friendly. The vegetarian breakfast bowl was really good and they easily…read moremade some ingredient exceptions for me with no hesitation. The lox and bagel with eggs and hash browns was a solid breakfast meal. All served with a smile! Thank you!

The food was good and the diner was very clean. The staff weren't very talkative, but they were…read morepolite and understood everything we needed. Overall, a decent spot for a simple meal in a tidy setting.

Bliss Caffeine Bar in Halifax lived up to the hype…read more Our friends told us their fried chicken sandwich was a must, and they were right -- served on brioche with the perfect sauce, it stole the show. We also tried the Bliss Brekkie, house iced tea, and their over-the-top doughnuts like the s'mores with Biscoff cookie dough and the cinnamon. Definitely a breakfast spot worth adding to your list. Food 5/5 Parking Ambiance 5/5 Service 4.5/5

I have not been here yet but based on the reviews I've seen and the menu I checked out- I most…read moredefinitely will soon! Everything seems made in house and fresh!

I went here to celebrate my birthday with my adult son and my girlfriend. The waiter was nice and…read morefriendly. I ordered whiskey and bacon smashburger with a side of Mac n cheese and a Garrison Georgia peach beer. The burger was delicious and the mac n cheese was some of the best I've ever had as well. It had a fairly quiet ambiance which was nice since it was the middle of the afternoon. My girlfriend had the chicken bacon ranch pizza which she said was good as well. We'll be coming back another time because there's other things on the menunI really wanted to try as well.

The Stubborn Goat Gastropub had all the ingredients for a great experience--an appealing concept,…read moredecent atmosphere, and attentive staff. However, the food simply did not deliver on what I expected from a gastropub, nor did it live up to the positive reviews I'd read beforehand. As a gastropub, one anticipates elevated, thoughtfully crafted dishes that showcase culinary skill and quality ingredients. What I encountered instead were dishes that fell short of those standards. The execution lacked the precision and care you'd expect at this price point, and the flavors didn't justify the gastropub positioning. I came with high expectations based on what others have praised here, but the food experience left me disappointed. While the service and ambiance have merit, they can't compensate for a fundamental letdown on the plate. For a gastropub to succeed, the food needs to be the star--and unfortunately, that's where The Stubborn Goat missed the mark for me.