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 expected a short wait given the great reviews, but it was worth it. The staff were friendly and…read moreattentive, and the breakfast was delicious, especially the homemade sausage.

Consistently good food and generous helping. Homey feel. Prices are reasonable and you are always…read moretold they're happy to see you.

Always a best for their fish n chips and coconut cream pie/ I even enjoy the coffee there!…read more Need to get back there again soon!

As I work my way through my list of Dartmouth restaurants to eat at since moving to this side of…read morethe harbour, it was inevitable that I would eat at Pleasant Street Diner. To my never-ending shame, I never made it to PSD's famed spiritual and familial predecessor, John's Lunch, so this was as close as I was going to get. The room is ringed by booths on the windowed exterior walls, tables fill the middle, and an old-school counter is at the back - complete with cushioned, rotating stools. PSD opens surprisingly late for a diner at 11am, and isn't open on Sundays, but it was unsurprisingly bustling when my friends and I showed up for lunch on a Saturday. Given their operating hours, their breakfast options are limited to omelettes and some breakfast sandwiches, so I opted for a different diner classic instead - their club sandwich. I figured I'd be back for dinner another time to have their fish, so a club seemed like the perfect lunch meal. Despite the crowd, our food came out impressively quick and my plate was piled high with wedges of the triple-decker sandwich and fries. The bread was well-toasted and held up against its layers of thick slices of roasted turkey breast, crisp bacon, and mayo-slathered tomato and lettuce. It was a solid rendition of a diner classic! The fries were of the from-frozen variety, but were decently crispy and very, very plentiful. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention their coleslaw. Normally this is just a forgettable two ounce cup scooped out of a Sysco bucket, but PSD goes all-in with a heap of lightly tart, shredded cabbage that covered the better part of a side plate. It reminded me of some of the Quebec-based rotisserie chicken chains that are all (oddly) about their coleslaw. My next time there saw me coming back for dinner with my wife in tow. We arrived around 6:30 on a Saturday, and while the place was full, there was only one other group ahead of us and we got a table after a short wait. I knew I *had* to get some fish, but I decided to splurge and go all-in on the seafood platter. They're a well-oiled machine at PSD, because despite the crowd (and perpetual takeout orders), we had our food in very good time. The menu isn't very descriptive, but given the other seafood options, I was right in my suspicions that the seafood platter would have haddock, clams, shrimp and scallops. With my past experience, I knew there'd be a good pile of coleslaw as well, and because of that heap of seafood and coleslaw, the fries had to come on their own plate, so really, this should be called the seafood platters - plural! I went after the clams and scallops first, as I felt like they have the shortest shelf life. The random twists and swirls of clam meat were tender and lightly sweet, without a hint of rubberineaa, and a good and crisp batter. I never really get why scallops get a light breading since they're never crisp and it adds limited flavour, but they were also cooked to perfection. My shrimp were pleasantly firm, with an amount of breading somewhere in between the dusting on the scallops and the heavier layer on the clams. My piece of haddock was a decent size, but the batter was pushing the border of being too thick and almost tough, with a mushy fish-batter interface. I'm not sure if this is from twice-frozen fish or par cooking, but it was a less than stellar showing for a place as well-known for its fish as they are. Tartar sauce is left at the tables and it's Kraft packets for takeout, so presumably it is at the tables as well. Once again, the fries were wildly plentiful and perfectly adequate, and I ended up taking most of them and some of the seafood home with me. The seafood platter may be the most expensive dish on the menu, but it can also feed two people! Pleasant Street Diner is carrying the torch of a family of restauranteurs, and while there's room for tweaks to become truly legendary (house-made tartar and hand-cut fries, please!), they're still checking a lot of the right boxes and people are definitely voting with their dollars and appetites.

They ran out of chowder and clams but the service more than made up for it. Really friendly, great…read morefood and I went back 2 days later for clams. Delicious!!!

The ol boy sir e frequents this establishment on the regular. So often that E memorized the…read morememorabilia on the bathroom wall! ... Hard to beat $6.50 craft beers. Not the largest selection but the taps get changed up like a pitch from Pedro Martinez. Food is okkk but it ain't great. But the platters come with fries AND salad which is nice when it's included in the price... Most places do not understand this concept, and making one choose is liable to make one less likely to shmooze and peruse. Good for post game beers but you may shed a tear from mediocre eats. Overall, prices are reasonable and E's a fan of getting millstoned. Yours truly, E

Food was GREAT, the service was fast and friendly! Great prices, will be a repeat customer!!read more

Spectacular house made pasta. Exceptional service. Beautiful views. We'll be back soon.read more

While vacationing in Halifax, we made a point of visiting Bicycle Thief after hearing countless…read morerecommendations from friends. The restaurant is hard to miss, with several bright red bicycles decorating the entrance--a charming nod to its name and a great photo opportunity. We stopped by around 3 p.m. without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to snag a table for two despite the restaurant being quite busy. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt warm, cozy, and inviting. The service was equally impressive--professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling my best that day, so I kept my order simple with a hot tea and the Beef Carpaccio. Our server immediately noticed I was under the weather and thoughtfully made sure I always had a fresh supply of hot water for my tea. It was such a small gesture, but it made a big difference and spoke volumes about the level of hospitality. The Beef Carpaccio was absolute perfection. Made with AAA beef tenderloin, it was delicate, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. I only wish I had been feeling better so I could have explored more of the menu. My boyfriend ordered the Linguine all'Aragosta, featuring local lobster, tomato, garlic, vino bianco, cream, and parmigiano. I managed to steal two bites, and it was heavenly--rich, fresh, and packed with flavor. The lobster was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was indulgent without being heavy. Lastly, we ordered the creme brulee and it was perfection! Creamy with the perfect brulee sugar top crack and not too sweet. It's easy to see why Bicycle Thief has become such a Halifax institution and why it's reportedly one of Sidney Crosby's favorite local restaurants. Between the exceptional food, attentive service, and inviting ambiance, it absolutely lived up to the hype. We can't wait to return on a future visit--and hopefully next time I'll be healthy enough to enjoy even more of the menu.

Amazing service and hearty food. Best onion rings ever and generous portions…read more Also freshly made chicken schnitzel and maple curry chicken pasta were flavorful and delicious. No room for dessert but will be back soon!

The place was very clean, neat& tidy. The server was very friendly & informative about the menu…read moreoptions. My wife ordered the Breakfast skillet and I ordered the Haddock tips. It was not long after that our meals came and there was more food than you could imagine. We both could not finish our meals. They were both very delicious but there was more than we could eat which is not a bad thing. I would recommend this place to anyone. Lots of parking spaces and very easy to find. The only thing that we found that was a bit of an issue were the flies. There was a few buzzing around while we were eating but definitely not a show stopper.

Good was $59.11 for two club houses no drinks Fries were…read morecold and small portion of chicken on sandwich

Service absolutely sucked!! Mathieu was our waiter & we were a table of 4 adults. Took him 15…read moreminutes after we were seated at 8:32 on a Wednesday night just to approach the table for the first time, another 15 minutes to bring 3 glasses of water & a pop. Since it took that long to get that far, I insisted he take our order then. Wait for food wasn't horrible but we never saw Mathieu again until he dropped the bill off. Others delivered the food & no one checked to see if everything was ok. Our bill was over $250 & it was difficult for me to not leave a tip but I couldn't justify the service to leave anything. I get that serving is a tough job (I've done it myself) especially when it's busy but that wasn't the case. Surely someone else could have helped out if needed. I'm not a huge Jack Astor's fan to start with but this just sealed the deal for me yet again not to return. I don't usually complain unless it's really bad & seldom never tip but that happened tonight.

Great place to go for a casual night out with friends. Went…read morethere for dinner and had the chowder and fish and chips. The chowder was frikin' awesome and the fish and chips was nice and crispy. Both came out piping hot. Finished with an in-house made caramel cheesecake. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. Will have to come back for the ice cream that they serve from the shack in the back which also looked good.

I was stuck in an area that was new to me and needed to eat. I came upon this local pub and had no…read moreexpectation. I food was reasonable and so were the prices. Good pub grub! What was the outstanding feature was the staff. Very friendly, very helpful, very efficient and not at all pushy. While I hope I not stuck again but if I were I would no hesitate to use this grill. If the back room had windows that allowed me to see the water it would have been 5 Stars.

My husband's family like this place so we stopped here for lunch. I ordered "pizzasalad" from lunch…read morespecial- a combination of pizza and salad on top, which was surprisingly good and it was exactly what I wanted. I moved the salad on top, and pizza under north was flipped over, looked like a Christmas wreath! My husband had crabster sandwich, which was loaded with crab and lobster meat. Both were pleasantly delicious and more than anything our server was very friendly and efficient. The dark inside but cozy booth tables were comfortable, and we had a wonderful lunch here.

Frank & Gino's is a comfortable place for good Italian food and drinks. Great menu choices for…read moreeveryone, seating is mostly booths which are excellent for privacy and service is fast and friendly. Lots of parking. Lunch menu has really good value. I'm a regular and I always look forward to a satisfying meal here.

Great food, the fries were amazing. Overall ambience was nice there were heaters outside so you…read morewouldn't get cold. And service was quick. The view from the outdoor seating was beautiful 10/10.

Thirty minutes wait for a hot tea mid afternoon. Never arrived. Servers out of control. Managers…read moreabsent. Wait staff running the show. Servers passing off tables to others. Saw another couple walk out as we did. Lack of management and service. Menu was odd too. Pass.