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Sebastien's Bistro
Sebastien’s Bistro, opened in November, 2007, is a 62 seat upscale French Bistro using local products fresh from the Farmer’s Market and focusing on fresh seafood. Sebastien's has an Art Nouveau style and offers a casual yet elegant environment that is beco... Read More.

Wharf Wraps Seafood
Wharf Wraps is a year-round seafood restaurant with a lovely casual dining atmosphere. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-9 pm children under 12 eat for free. The restaurant has added an LA Weightloss menu to the menu. Read More.

Sea Gulps Coffee Cafe
The moment you step through the front door of Sea Gulps Coffee Cafe in Fisherman’s Cove, you will be overcome with what you see, hear and smell. This quaint shop is filled with gourmet coffee, homemade treats, tea biscuits and hearty soups. Sea Gulps is a ... Read More.

Stories
Stories offers an inventive East Coast fusion of regional cuisine in intimate rooms off the lobby of one of Halifax’s few small hotels. Guests can dine in the garden courtyard on warm summer nights or enjoy a crackling fire in the hotel’s library during au... Read More.

Pizzeria A Mano
Opened by the creators and operators of Bish and Il Mercato, Pizzeria A Mano is a boisterous and colourful trattoria specializing in pizza and traditional Italian dishes such as lasagna, pastas and salads. As in their other restaurants, the desserts are to... Read More.

Opa Taverna
Opa is a large space divided it into different areas to create several separate dining spaces with large olive tree at its center. Uneven marble floors, lots of blue and yellow paint and ample natural light creates an atmosphere not unlike dining in Greece... Read More.

Seven
Seven offers a menu featuring dishes inspired by a variety of cuisines using organic, locally grown meats and produce. Upstairs there is a fine dining menu with a full course selection. Downstairs is a more casual dining room offering a small plates me... Read More.

Morris East
Our restaurant reviewer said: "A banquette runs along one side of the room. The space is cozy, maybe a dozen tables, and the walls show weathered, exposed brick. The kitchen is visible, and the oven's back end pokes into the dining room like the hull of a batt... Read More.

North China
Our reviewer says North China restaurant lets the food speak for itself. The menu is broad enough to interest diners who are tired of the same old Szechuan and Cantonese fare, but many dishes are familiar, so patrons don’t have to throw all caution to the w... Read More.

Trattoria della Nonna
Trattoria della Nonna Ristorante e Pizzeria opened its doors to the public on St. Valentine's Day 2007. Authentic Italian food - thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, slow roasted rack of lamb and foie gras. Read More.

Pho Hoang Minh
From a review by Marc Lescarbot submitted 2/9/07: "A delightful Vietnamese restaurant that also serves Chinese food. Clearly many Dartmouth residents have discovered this tiny gem, but we’ve yet to meet anyone in Halifax who has eaten here. Hopefully tha... Read More.

Trinity
The dining room is attractive. It's painted in dark colors and small lamps glint from the tables. Service is affable and has been lauded in both The Chronicle-Herald and The Coast. Read More.

Salvatore's
This unique pizza restaurant in the Hydraston market is famous for being the only place in Halifax to serve thin crust margarita style (sauce over cheese) pizzas. There are lunch special of slices each day. If you have never had Salvatore’s pizza you w... Read More.

Tarek's
A friendly and efficient staff, an eclectic menu and excellent Mediterranean food, and some great people-watching. Read More.

Onyx
Where to Eat in Canada describes Onyx as the best restaurant in Halifax, which means that it’s also Nova Scotia’s best. It’s wise to call ahead, for a trendy urban crowd fills the room most nights. The menu, designed by Executive Chef Tahir Salamat is shor... Read More.

Chives
The mantra at Chives is fresh, local, and organic, and it works wonderfully at this popular bistro, which is known as one of Nova Scotia’s best. The restaurant has been recommended in Where to Eat in Canada since its inception, and won praise in Enroute as a o... Read More.

Fid
A small but modern little enclave on Dresden Road that serves gourmet food using fresh, local ingredients. Read More.

Milamodo
Located in an unassuming strip mall in Clayton Park, Milamodo serves top caliber sushi and other Japanese dishes. Read More.

Dio Mio Gelato
Dio Mio is famous for many things, but first and foremost it’s known for its Italian ice cream and fruit ices. The flavours available changes frequently, so be sure to keep an eye out for something new. Some of the more popular flavours are stracciatel... Read More.

Stone Street Cafe
Try the Maritime Bounty Sunday Brunch Buffet. "Old age tradition meets modern decadence" Specialties of the house include bread pudding, fresh fish, and prime rib. Read More.

O'Carroll's
O'Carroll's is divided: a pub on one side and a fine restaurant on the other. The pub has 19 beers on tap and live entertainment seven nights a week. The dining area is suitable for a business lunch or romantic dinner and features a four-course Maritime feast ... Read More.

Montreal Grill & Diner
Pleasant casual dining with cafeteria-style ordering. Beside the all-day breakfast there is an assortment of soups, salads, stir frys and several Greek dishes. Read More.

Michael Fisher checks out the Mud Room
A mudroom is a small enclosed space within a room in which people remove their muddy boots before trekking into their homes. Located ever so intelligently at the entrance of a downtown apartment building The Mud Room is about the size of your living room. ... Read More.

Carlito's
Quinpool's newest cafe is also its slickest, with a cool concrete and wood decor. Fair trade coffee, Italian sodas, Carlito's cupcakes and Internet access are all on offer. Read More.

Croc Stop
The Croc Stop is great for salads, wraps, or lunch on the go. Everything is made fresh including the bagels. Hours are being extended to 9 pm. Read More.

Greek Village
The Greek Village recently opened on Quinpool where the Greelk House restaurant had been. They serve an all-day breakfast featuring Greek omelets. Lunch and dinner menus offer both Greek and Italian dishes. Read More.

Heartwood Bakery
Heartwood Bakery & Cafe has a completely organic vegetarian menu and uses only fresh and unprocessed ingredients. Vegan dishes are also available as is an organic sourdough bread. Customers serve themselves in a country kitchen setting and there is no me... Read More.

Spartan Grill
A tru-blue "greasy spoon" with a twist: they offer wonderful Greek dishes. The Spartan breakfast is served until 3 pm daily and it's only $3.45. Read More.

Nail and Kneecap
The Nail and Kneecap has established itself as the pub in central Halifax. Slide into one of the dark wooden booths at lunch and consider bangers 'n mash, shepard's pie, fish 'n chips and...or the bread pudding, among other things. There is also a bar. ... Read More.

Freeman's Little New York
This 44-year-old staple on Quinpool prides itself as the home of the original New york pizza. Freeman's hums after a night on the town. You can sit late into the night and enjoy your meal listening to Sinatra, with a game on the tv and surrounded by New yo... Read More.

Quincy's
Quincy's classifies itself as a "premium casual" restaurant and is a newby on Quinpool Rd. Best deal is the three-course meal for $23.95 Quincy's is opening a new patio this summer and will have new hours. Brunch is served on Sunday from 11 am to 3 p... Read More.

Ethiopia
Simple and delicious are the two words that best describe Ethiopia. The decor is simple and unimpressive but it soon becomes obvious that is not what Ethiopia is about. Most of the food is served with injera, an Ethiopian flatbread that is used to dip into the... Read More.

Lower Deck Beer Market
The Lower Deck is what an ale house is supposed to look like. Read More.

Celtic Corner Pub
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Cellar Bar
A quiet and comfortable Halifax mainstay, The Cellar, offers pastas, pizza and other old standbys with just enough of twist to make them interesting again. The food and service are good and consistent so the Cellar has established a regular clientele and h... Read More.

Cafe Michele
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Cafe Chianti
Cafe Chianti features cuisine from Eastern Europe and an extensive selection of fresh seafood and pasta dishes. The Old World setting, with its warm, robust, and generous feeling makes it seem like you are right in the heart of Europe, and makes Café Chian... Read More.

Bud's Pub
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Bluenose II Restaurant
Bluenose II is often the first place people go to when they visit Halifax for the first time. It might be the name that draws in the first-timers, but it’s the consistently fast, clean, and friendly service that keeps people coming back. Very much fami... Read More.

Bish World Cuisine
Bish offers innovative cuisine with contemporary, international influences. Located on the Halifax waterfront, Bish has a wide selection of seafood, meat, game, and poultry dishes and an extensive wine list. A private dining room is available for partie... Read More.

Asap Maybuay Bar & Grill
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Argyle Bar & Grill
One of Halifax's old standbys of Aryle Street, the Argyle offers an extensive menu, from pizzas in the wood oven to pastas or piece of salmon. The food is good and plentiful. It's a big, busy place with a college-age staff providing quick efficient service.... Read More.

Athens Restaurant
Along with the typical Greek fare (Spanakopita etc. )the Athens serves the Pitza, a greek pizza using pita bread. The breakfast special is available daily until 11:30 on weekdays and 2 pm on weekends. And it's cash only. The Athens doesn't take debit car... Read More.

Ardmore Tea Room
The Armore Tea Room has been on Quinpool Rd. since 1959 and not much has changed since. There are plenty of old vinyl booths and old photos on the walls. Coupled with the noise from the kitchen the decor gives the Ardmore a very homey feel. Breakfast a... Read More.

Annie's Place Cafe
It may be called Annie’s Place, but Annie makes the customer feel at home in her tiny café. She’s there everyday, and tries to treat others like they’re someone special. Who wouldn’t feel special with what the menu has to offer. Everything is homemade from... Read More.

Da Maurizio
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Armview Restaurant
A fixture on the edge of the Armdale Rotary for the past 30-plus years the Armview has been scrubbed, polished and its 1950s patina enhanced by children of the original owners. The menu is not stuck in time either. The standard diner offerings are still ava... Read More.

Anatolia Turkish Cuisine
Anatolia Turkish Cuisine is Atlantic Canada's only licensed Turkish restaurant. We proudly serve local lamb and chicken cooked on a traditional charcoal grill visible from the dining room. Come in and enjoy our friendly service, fresh food, and cozy dining roo... Read More.

Fiasco
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Victory Arms
Casual dining in a comfortable environment. Great wines by the glass and an interesting selection of beers on tap. Read More.

Cora's Breakfast and Lunch
The most important thing to know about Cora’s is to plan to arrive early, because there’s almost always a line up especially on the weekends. The Cora’s Special Breakfast (eggs and ham) continues to be a crowd favourite even with the plethora of inventive ... Read More.

Fireside
The Fireside is snuggled into the corner of Spring Garden Road and Brunswick Street with an attentive staff ready to serve a wide range of simple appetizers and hearty main courses. Drink offerings range from local and imported brews on tap and a fully stocked... Read More.

La Hoyo
Experience a rich fresh international menu with the unique spark of oriental and African tastes at La Hoyo. Menu highlights include the unique house specials, like East African sub-rice (Basmati rice with African spices and lamb or beef), and North African... Read More.

Cheapside Cafe
Located in the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Cheapside Cafe is more than its name and location suggests. It's intimate atmosphere, friendly staff, and licensed bar make the Cheapside Cafe perfect for a lunch that is sure to impress. Be sure to save r... Read More.

Sweet Basil
'Fresh ingredients' and 'local flavor' spring to mind when describing the Sweet Basil Bistro's recently launched new menu. The menu provides the perfect balance of innovative new selections with traditional favorites. Sweet Basil has expanded its selec... Read More.

Sam’s Macchiato
Located across from NSCAD, Sam’s has lots to offer the caffeine-craving, hungry art students. The drink chalkboard is very large and filled with lots of lattes and cappuccinos, and there’s a second chalkboard for iced and hot soy drink specialties. To... Read More.

The Mud Room
The Mud Room Café is one of Halifax’s most unique coffeehouses. Crammed into a room the size of a foyer, the main room overlooks Barrington St. making it perfect for people watching. There’s also more seating available in the loft area of the Loop, which t... Read More.

South End Diner
This small mom and pop greasy spoon looks like it hasn’t changed in over 20 years, and in the South End Diner’s case that’s a good thing. On top of great prices on the home-cooked meals they continue to offer specials every day. For regulars at the Diner, ... Read More.

Taj Mahal
Since opening just over a decade ago, the Taj Mahal has consistently been offering delectable and authentic Northern and Southern Indian food. There are three different dining areas. Sit in the atrium and have a candle lit dinner overlooking Cornwallis Park... Read More.

Chateau Briand
At Chateau Briand, tucked into a table by the window, enjoying a glass of fine wine, perhaps some escargot, one’s imagination takes you to another world – a night in Paris, perhaps. There’s also a patio to take your French fine dining experience outside. ... Read More.

Coburg Coffee
Coburg Coffee is the closest coffeehouse to Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College. Along with a selection of dark and medium roast fair-trade/organic coffees and specialty coffees, the Coburg also features bagels, fresh made sandwiches... Read More.

Saege Bistro
Saege Bistro is just short of spectacular. A glass wall facing the sidewalk brightens the restaurant with natural light during the day, provides romantic moonlight at night, and is an excellent spot for people watching. A large and unique selection of wine... Read More.

Spring Garden Newsstand
This is the newest café on Spring Garden Road. Drop in to get a magazine, and relax on their sidewalk patio with a fair-trade/organic specialty coffee. There are lots of signature cappuccinos to choose from, including the sugar daddy. Sandwiches and wraps ... Read More.

Turkish Delight
Don’t let Turkish Delight’s façade fool you into thinking it’s just another take-out place, step inside and sit down at one of the tables to experience the food of the Ottoman Empire. Dishes come in a variety of combos, and are served in a wrap or on a pla... Read More.

Brazilia Café
The newly opened Brazilia Café is a Lebanese take on the standard diner. Along with humus, falafel, shwarma, Chicken kabobs, and tabouli there are pizzas and fish&chips. Catering is also available. Read More.

Il Mercato
An Italian restaurant with modern flare and a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, Il Mercato is consistently good, usually bustling and always inviting. The menu offers a wide range of pastas and pizzas in the $9 to $15 range. There is usually a daily spe... Read More.

Satisfaction Feast
Tucked behind Halifax’s bustling restaurant hotspot that is Argyle Street, Satisfaction Feast stands out as a place known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere almost as much as its food. The menu is entirely vegetarian and vegan friendly, so don’t expe... Read More.

Dharma Sushi
Dharma Sushi is one of the few Japanese restaurants in Halifax with patio seating. Be sure to take advantage of this in the summer, and relax under the sun while your order is quickly served to you. The rolls are all artfully prepared, and the tempura ... Read More.

Momoya
If there’s one thing you can count on with Momoya is that it will be busy. However, the super quick service eliminates any wait time. The best feature of Momoya, and the reason for its popularity, is the all-day special during weekdays. The specials te... Read More.

Piccolo Mondo Ristorante
Piccolo Mondo offers some of Halifax’s finest authentic Italian food. The atmosphere is such that Piccolo Mondo is the perfect place for a celebration with friends, a night out, or an intimate dinner. The service is always friendly, especially when pou... Read More.

The Wooden Monkey
The Wooden Monkey is a restaurant with a conscience. Unlike most restaurants they want to improve not just the customer, but the entire community. To do this they use locally grown organic vegetables, and only the most delicious free range meats. The relax... Read More.

European Pantry
The European Pantry offers quality authentic Greek and other European deli items. There are usually 20 homemade items everyday in the showcase that typically includes samosas, spanakopitas, tourtieres, sausage rolls, and pies. There are also a variety ... Read More.

Local Jo
Local Jo is a coffee house unlike any other in the city. Of course, you can get your organic/fair-trade coffee or specialty drink, but why stop there? How about picking up some free range meat or eggs, organic produce, or organic apple sauce? Be sure t... Read More.

Westcliffe Lunch Bar
It’s easy to miss the Westcliffe Lunch Bar. In fact, you’ve probably driven past it dozens of times. But it should not be overlooked. What the Westcliffe Lunch bar lacks in décor it makes up for with its food and rock bottom prices. Westcliffe is one of th... Read More.

Talay Thai
Talay Thai was heralded as one of the top new restaurants in 2005 by Where Magazine. If you’ve never had Thai before, Talay Thai is the perfect place to be won over. The cheap prices in a fine dining experience make it very approachable, and the food wil... Read More.

Phil's Seafood
A giant swordfish is on the wall. Lobster traps are in the window. It's all about seafood with big portions and not too pricey. Read More.

Tugs Pub
Take a step through its port hole windowed front doors and experience a fine dining atmosphere without the prices at Tugs Pub. If you are looking for something more romantic head to the dining area. Read More.

Cabin Coffee
The name Cabin Coffee should be taken quite literally. The coffee house is decorated like a log cabin, and even has large comfy chairs and a wooden moose head over a fireplace. As for the coffee, along with the regular fare Cabin Coffee also has latte specialt... Read More.

Cheelin
Located in the Brewery market, Cheelin is homemade Chinese food with a difference. With more than a hundred items on the menu Cheelin is perfect for experienced diners, but the dumplings and spring rolls make for an easy choice for first timers. Show u... Read More.

Fred
Fred is a hair salon attached to whet café, or is it the other way around because whet is also an art gallery. It doesn't matter. It's very spacious and comfortable. Sit in a large, comfy chair and enjoy organic/fair-trade coffee and fresh juices, with... Read More.

Bob & Lori's
The cozy, almost romantic, atmosphere at Bob & Lori’s is a perfect setting for its wonderfully-different food. The menu features a variety of sandwiches, soups, and other casual fare. Two specialties are the avocado sandwich, and the fishcakes. Bre... Read More.

Bach Cafe
Bach’s Café is a one-of-a-kind coffee house. Instead of offering only soups and sandwiches, Bach’s offers a selection of Korean delights along with wraps, pitas, and salads. There’s also an all-day breakfast, wireless internet, and (of course) Bach on ... Read More.

Julien's Patisserie
After buying French baguette, a croissant or a real tarte aux pommes sit down for a tea, fair-trade/organic coffee drink, soup, or sandwich. All soups come with slices of French baguette. Read More.

Epicurious Morsels
A treat in the Hydrostone market. Epicurius Morsels is romantic, yet relaxed. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. Read More.

Hamachi Sushi
Hamachi House Fine Japanese Cuisine ire-creates the art of Japanese dining in Atlantic Canada with Halifax's "freshest fish and seafood." Master chefs slice and dice their delicacies and present them with grace and beauty. Two of the house favourites ar... Read More.

Bearly's
For almost two decades Bearly’s has been the premier place for blues in Metro. There’s live blues 5 nights per week, and one of the best Karaoke nights in the city every Wednesday. While listening to some great tunes, be sure to order a rack of Bearly’... Read More.

The Split Crow
Maybe it’s the clout from being Halifax’s first institution to be granted a liquor licence, but the Split Crow is still Halifax’s number one choice for a drink with friends. At this traditional East Coast pub it’s the drinks that come from first. There... Read More.

The Apple Barrel
The Apple Barrel lays claim as Halifax’s only 24 hour restaurant It’s also been voted the best late night food in Halifax. Show up at 3 am and order from the all-day breakfast. To entice people during the day, The Apple Barrel has lunch specials fro... Read More.



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