This spot had the best ambience! It has a great view of the water but honestly the layout and decor…read moremade me just want to keep my eyes inside instead of on the Harbour! The food was really great - I had the chili glazed pork belly and the kale quinoa salad. Will definitely return!

Loved this place. Visiting from LA, and I wanted to get some good fish and chips. Thankfully Yelp…read moredidn't let me down. The spot had gorgeous decor, nice and open space, and a deck over looking the water. Outside there's only 2-3 tables by heaters, and we weren't at one, but our server brought us blankets. Service was great! Now on to the food. I loved the batter, the tartar sauce, of course the fish was made to perfection, and the fries were so good! I got a salad on the side which was well dressed with a house made salad dressing. The table wanted to share a pizza and I'm so glad we tried one. It was really flavorful and I loved the crust. Great service, great vibe, great food, I definitely recommend.

Our friends have spent time in Spain and they were so excited to see this restaurant right when we…read moregot off the ferry. We had been planning to go somewhere else but so glad we didn't! We've never been to Spain but we will take their word that this food was the real deal -- it was delicious. We really enjoyed our server -- she was a lot of fun but also knew when to be there and when not to, if you know what I mean. We started with a few tapas and then had seafood paella, along with Spanish wines and sangria. Next time this restaurant will be our destination and not a happy accident.

I was curious about this place. So I took the family here. The food for the most part tasted good…read more The pappardelle con pollo was tasty and creamy, but the chicken felt a bit lacking. It came with two pieces of bread that were decent. The family shared a paella, and they said it was good. The place had one server, who was also the bartender. She was kind. Thursday night there wasn't much business going on. They had bad bunny playing in the background.

It was my last night in Halifax, and I really wanted to stop by The Wooden Monkey before I left. I…read morearrived shortly before closing time, so I only had time for dessert and a cocktail. I had the maple cinnamon creme brulee which was accompanied by a whimsical crescent moon shaped sugar cookie. Both delicious. I also had a Dark N' Stormy cocktail which had a nice kick to it! The waiter was very professional, and personable. I felt very welcomed there. Nice, mellow,and relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely like to come back for lunch or dinner if I'm ever in Halifax again.

Chickpea Salad was to die for! A burger was also had;…read moredevoured and delicious! Potato wedges were soft and not very exciting, could have been WAY crispier! Will definitely go back! Sever was happy but did take a tick to bring us water. The decor is always a pleasure. Notice something new every time.

This little gem of a restaurant serves locally sourced seasonal fare that will make your mouth…read morewater. They offer a true culinary delight! The restaurant is cozy and chic and the owner and staff are warm and welcoming as well as generous with their knowledge and work with other local businesses. My new Halifax go-to and one of my all time favourite restaurants as a world traveller.

Dined on 11/1 while spending the weekend in downtown Halifax. Sat by myself at the bar on a busy…read moreFriday night and loved the shotgun style layout and lighting inside. Ordered a great cocktail (Summer Air) from a bartender recommendation, and got the Gnocchi (with butternut bisque, kale, grilled zucchini, walnut honey, tallegio, and sage oil) as my entree dish. It was just incredible all around. Would definitely recommend making plans in advance to stop by!

I really do enjoy bluenose as my son does for the kids menu for his chicken fingers n fries or…read morespaghetti all delish and great portions I want to honestly say the steak is like no other! It's better than the Keg- yes I said it! The cut is great/ portion great/ price great - I just wish it was more consistent as sometimes it comes(during delivery order), with spice and sometimes it don't but I love the spice lol And the fettuccine Alfredo is amazing dine in or not! I order it just as is with the peppers and it's great! Plus a side Caesar salad and garlic bread you can't go wrong with the price! Btw their fish is also excellent!! Only problem is they sometimes when I order the coconut cream pie- which I adore- it can come very hard top or not- sometimes it seems days prepared or day off- keep an eye on that staff please where people are paying! But we still love ya!

We were at the Province House and talking to a man who worked there. After some lengthy and very…read moreinformative conversations about Nova Scotia politics and history he recommended Bluenose for lunch (since I said I wanted seafood). He did say it is not a fancy place, more like a diner style, which was completely fine by me! The service was pretty prompt, efficient and friendly. My husband ordered some fish dish which he enjoyed. I ordered lobster roll which I thought was okay. I did like the toasted rolls, but felt the lobster lacked flavour. What I did love was the fried calamari! It was both crispy and moist and just loved it. I tried the Nova Scotia wine, Lightfoot & Wolfville Flora and really enjoyed 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.

They had one of the best salads I had - kale ceaser with their dynamic home made dressing! Super…read moregood with a great garlic punch!

Located amongst the swath of restaurants at the Queen's Marque, the intriguing pan-Asian offerings…read moreat Tori Dori (including a surprising handful of gluten-free dishes) caught my eye for a pre-concert dinner with friends. It's a moderately-sized space, certainly smaller than many of its Freehand Hospitality peers at Queens Marque, but the closer, almost communal seating allows for a good number of people to dine here. The decor is quite reserved, with the ceiling actually being the show piece, as the layers of boards giving a scaled effect and a gradient of charring lending a really cool (hot?) look to the space. The menu is comprised of fancied-up twists on familiar cuisines from across East Asia, with dishes giving nods or deeply tied to countries like Korea, Philippines, Vietnam, and China to just name a few. Some of their smaller dishes were catching my eye, so I ordered the chicken and black garlic dumplings, and the mango salad, while my wife got the pho with spent hen broth. Ever since I first tried one, I've been a big fan of mango salads. The mix of flavours, colours and textures is top tier, and all in one, easily-chopsticked salad! Tori Dori's doesn't stray far from the template, with julienned mango, carrot and red onion that got a mix of heat, freshness, and savoury sweetness from chilis, mint, cilantro and a tamarind sauce. Anything with black garlic in it is bound to get me to order it, and while that unique preparation of garlic didn't feature as prominently on my taste buds as I would have liked, it did lend to a more savoury depth than chicken dumplings usually have. The tender and pleasantly toothsome wrappers held up well to their soy and vinegar dressing. The pho had a slightly more subtle broth than the beef ones that tend to be more common, but it was just as aromatic and satisfying as a good pho should be. Tender slices of chicken breast accompanied the typical pho accoutrements. The understated Tori Dori avoids the Instagram-bait vibe of some of its siblings, and delivers flavourful East Asian dishes with splashes of contemporary flair.

I came in feeling under the weather and craving something hot and spicy to fix me up--this place…read moredelivered. The chicken pho was excellent: flavorful, comforting, and exactly what I needed. I asked for extra red chilies and soon found myself sweating, tearing up, and convinced that all this spice was curing my itchy throat. I was the only one in the restaurant at the time, so I hope nobody caught me blowing my nose and sweating it out at my little table--but honestly, I was in the zone, healing myself with every bite. Service was very attentive, and the staff were genuinely kind. The space itself is beautiful, modern, and welcoming. I'd absolutely recommend this spot if you're looking for great Asian food along the waterfront.

Overall good food and atmosphere but portion size on the small side for some of their mealsread more

Stopped in here on a recommendation from our hosts! What a wonderful place! The history is…read moreeverywhere! There was live music and the acoustics were perfect IMHO. Quite a local following for the music as well. We'd been out eating our way through Halifax and I showed up still full room lunch. But I did see colleagues get the burgers and it looked amazing. I settled for a couple locally cider pints and the fried pickles. Not disappointed at all! Ryan at the bar hooked me up with local ciders and his recommendation was spot on! Chloe took outstanding care of our table and she was great to chat with ...... when she wasn't covering 20 things at once! Would love to stop in again and grab one of their epic burgers. It's on my list. Thanks Ryan and Chloe for making this such a great time!

On a cruise stop in Halifax, we were drawn to this restaurant by their fabulous sounding menu and…read moreboy were we glad. Our lunch experience was exceptional. The ambiance is warm and inviting, our Server was terrific. And oh my, the food couldn't have been better. From the complimentary focaccia to our mains, wow good! I had the Crab-stuffed Ravioli with Shrimp in a Limoncello cream sauce and Husband had the Shrimp Fra Diavolo. We agreed it was some of the best cooked shrimp we've ever had. And the pastas were outstanding. Highly recommend!

Absolutely delish. This is my second time checking out The Bicycle Thief in Halifax. This time I…read morehad Linguine al' Aragosta & Sangiovese wine which was so good! For dessert, I tried the Butterscotch Caramel Cake and had enough to finish after the Sarah McLachlan concert. My server was delightful and helpful in selecting my meal. The restaurant is classy, with decor that is welcoming and cozy. I plan to eat here each time I am back in Halifax.

The service and food is top notch ! The brown bread and honey butter will have you wanting to go…read moreback before you leave ! The salads and entrees are excellent!! Cocktails are creative and delicious . Wonderful setting for a special meal .

While my wife and I were having a mini-staycation at The Muir to break up the dullness of…read moremid-winter in Nova Scotia, Drift was the obvious choice to break our fasts, with its lovely interior, top-notch food, and the ease of access to it, as The Muir's in-house restaurant. For our first of two breakfasts, we went down to the restaurant itself. We'd been for brunch once before a few years ago, and it's still as subtly elegant as ever, with the warm, light-toned wooden ceiling and accents, mid-century modern furniture and airy views of the Queen's Marque courtyard. I was eyeing up both their version of the Monte Cristo and the banger and hash, and decided to split them up over our two visits. Drift being Drift, this wasn't your standard Monte Cristo, loaded up as it was with quality ingredients like house-smoked turkey, confit pork belly, local gouda and brown bread French toast. The meats were wonderfully tender and flavourful, and the melted gouda brought its lightly salty sharpness. I was impressed by the thick, brown bread as it held up extremely well to the French toast treatment, and its notes of molasses doubled down on the sweetness of the maple syrup drizzle and dusting of confectioner's sugar. All told, it was a delicious mix of sweet and savoury. The sandwich also came with some cursory fresh fruit, a roasted tomato, and some criminally under-billed potatoes. Denoted simply as "grilled potatoes", I was just expecting some chunky home fries, but it was much fancier than that, more along the lines of a potato pavé, with delicately laminated layers of potato in a crisp rectangle of potato-y goodness. For our second breakfast (from Drift, the following day, not the hobbit-style second breakfast), we splurged a little more to get room service and make our check-out process a little easier. With just a half hour lead time, we had a rolling table brought to our room and unfurled in front of our window which overlooked the boardwalk and harbour. The banger and hash was a delicious mash-up of British and Nova Scotian food. The aforementioned grilled potatoes took the place of the "mash", while two, house-made sausages filled the other titular roll. The sausages had crisp casings, and the juicy interiors which had a pleasant , rustic grain to them. As much as I love a basic breakfast sausage, these were definitely next level! The dish didn't stop there though, as it had two, perfectly poached eggs, a hefty dollop of sweet and savoury baked beans, and for that Nova Scotian component, some green tomato chow to help cut through a very rich breakfast. We were also given two complimentary canelés, topped with groundcherries. Kudos to Drift's baker, as this was probably the best canelé I've ever had. The exterior was darkly caramelized without a hint of burnt taste, and was impossibly moist and airy on the interior. While this was a working staycation, our breakfasts at Drift were a wonderful component of a couple days spent (occasionally) relaxing and enjoying some of the treats that our city has to offer.