TL;DR/The Short Version: Excellent little French Bistro on…read morethe ground floor of a residential apartment building. Delicious food, smaller servings, but proportionately lower prices. The Long Version: We had planned to go to Le Bistro by Liz on our last trip to Halifax, but we couldn't because the restaurant was unexpectedly closed due to some emergency or it was closed for a private function, I forget, but I made a note to try again the next time we were in town. So on our most recent visit we made specific plans to go and I'm so glad we finally made it there. This place is very popular! We almost didn't get a table. We didn't make reservations because while on vacation, I like to do things on my own time and don't like committing to being at a certain place at a certain time. We arrived at 5:15pm thinking it wouldn't be busy because it was early to eat, but many tables were full. We were advised we could have a table but would need to leave by 6:30pm because they had a reservation then. Hey if they can serve us that quickly, we were down for a quick meal. I got the Seafood Florentine Crepe ($22.95) and my husband got the Seafood Risotto ($29.95). He also got a glass of Malbec ($17) and we shared the large Profiteroles ($10.95) for dessert. My Seafood Crepe had 2 large Digby scallops, 2 large shrimp and several pieces of salmon, all in a bechamel sauce with onions and spinach. It came with a mixed greens salad which was rather tiny. It was lettuce, one small wedge of tomato and a single slice of carrot. I asked for the dressing on the side and it came as requested. The crepe was delicious and I loved all the seafood in it. The sauce was very rich and creamy. The portion sizes are European (i.e. small, lol) but I felt this was a case of quality over quantity. Although I felt an extra handful of salad would have gone a long way. The salad looked more like a garnish to me than a true side dish. My husband's Seafood Risotto had 3 large Digby scallops and 2 large shrimp on top and small pieces of lobster mixed into the risotto. He really enjoyed his dish. It too was rich and creamy. We shared the large order of Profiteroles (2 profiteroles) and I was pleasantly surprised to see they plated it on 2 separate plates, so we had 1 profiterole each and each was covered in sliced almonds and chocolate sauce and caramel sauce. These were good but not as great as I imagined. The choux pastry didn't have that distinctive chew to it and perhaps was weighed down by too much sauce. Nonetheless, we enjoyed them. Service was courteous and attentive. Even though we were given a bottle of water for the table, our server topped off our waters when she saw they were running low. And we got our meals very quickly. We were out a few minutes before our 6:30pm deadline, lol. Decor is very cute with all things France, like Eiffel tower decorations, signage in French and things like that. Their menu lists prices in Canadian dollars and also in Euros. Not sure what exchange rate they use though, lol. So happy we got to try Le Bistro by Liz. (184)

Service was amazing ! Liz was the hostess. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. It was…read moreMother's Day and Liz commented on my accent.

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!

Stellar! I can't recommend enough. We went on a Tuesday evening, early, 5.30pm? I didn't want to be…read moreeating late in case service was slow. We were seated promptly, the restaurant is bistro. Ethan came to bring our menus and water, left us for a few minutes for us to get settled in. We perused the drink menus, Mr. for a Hendricks martini, I for a virgin slow fizz. Ethan came back with a plate of bread and whipped butter, took our drink orders, leaving us to look at the food menu. It wasn't a very large menu, but enough choices to make it VERY difficult to choose because every dish looked like a special date night pick. We settled on calamari for me, 6 oysters for him. For dinner, he chose the duck, I went with the shrimp fettuccine. From the start, I can't tell you how amazing everything was. Dinner talk was almost non-existent because of how much we were enjoying the food. The duck was cooked perfectly. The shrimp, there was I estimate a pound of shrimp, with maybe a quarter pound of pasta. It was incredible. Throughout Ethan checked in on us to top up our water, see if we needed drink, if everything was to our liking. We didn't finish, because we wanted leftovers, and wanted to save room for dessert. That menu came, and everything looked wonderful. Asked Ethan what he would recommend, the Petit Fours, to share. He didn't try to upsell, he knew that would be enough. And it was. Mr. got a glass of port to go along with it, perfect. It was a perfect meal. Thank you Ethan, thank you Agricola.

Beautiful ambiance in both decor and seating arrangements... Feels more like Europe than Halifax…read more Fantastic, attentive service, with spot-on recommendations. Our party of 3 ordered the duck main, the tuna appetizer, the beef carpaccio main, and the asparagus salad, and all delivered savory delights to our hungry palates. Simply delicious! As for drinks, the wine list was extensive and the craft beers spanned a range of local brews. Will definitely be back!

Highly recommend this excellent restaurant. We were looking for a restaurant walking distance from…read moreour hotel, either this or studio east. Glad we picked this. Ambience was really nice and we were sat in the private space with beautiful designs on the wall. We ordered the oysters, caccio et Pepe spaghetti and the fish. Everything came very quickly. Everything was eaten almost instantly - it was so good and played beautifully. Our server and the hostess at the front were so kind and had a very warm vibe to them. 5/5!!

What a unexpected find on our visit to Halifax. The restaurant is in a quiet neighborhood away…read morefrom all the tourist. Jen was the perfect server - was patient in answering all our questions. We were not rushed through the meal and were able to enjoy every item. The fried brussels sprouts is a must have. The butter milk fried chicken is a great new addition to the menu. You must save room for the buttermilk cake - delish - it was moist with blueberries and almonds as a topping

Gio is a must visit place in Halifax for foodies! For my app, I got their bone marrow & snow crb…read moreand it did not disappoint. It's a must try for picky foodies. While I typically do not order a burger for a dinner meal, I had to have their foie gras burger when I read its description and it did not disappoint! The icing on top was my server Terri: she has an innate gift to be a server and I would not have wanted anyone else serving me for this meal experience. I would be remiss if I did not mention that their red wine and manhattan cocktail were both superb. Oh and their dessert, "It's always best to eat in layers," is one of the best ones I have had!

I had the oysters, Foie Gras and lobster spaghetti with a bottle ofcwhite wine and a specially…read moreordered cappuccino drink after dinner. The Asian bartender/waiter, Oscar, was particularly helpful and helped make for a special evening. My only criticism, which is significant, is that I gave a 20% tip and their software charged it after tax. No one should ever be forced to tip on tax or other imposed fees. The business has a choice and it's simply not right.

The atmosphere was so charming and elegant. Great date…read morenight spot! We shared one of the vegan pizzas. Was to die for delicious and so simple. The chili oil was spicy and tasty! I'd like dig the heat it's a good treat! Our server went above and beyond when I wanted to purchase two smaller bottles of the oil and all they had were large ones. She took a big bottle off the shelf, grabbed small bottles from the back to fill them for me! Definitely recommend! One hundo will go back! The boyfriend actually took his buddy there the other day and loved it!

Excellent pizza! One of the best we've ever tasted!!! I was honestly skeptical when we came to a…read morepizza joint in a seafood city, but honestly this place with their amazing pizza should be the new go to hot spot in this city! We ordered the Lou pizza, it was very meaty but nice with a hint of spice, the crust is incredibly light and airy, perfectly complimented the sauce and toppings, the most perfect balanced pizza. I can't praise this place enough. Fast service, clean and fancy restaurant, totally worth every calorie, I'm really happy this place is not in my city, I would have to start upsizing my wardrobe... thank you so much for such incredible pizza! I'm going to be having some strong cravings until we come back!

Another joint highly praised online, so I dropped by for a late lunch…read more Ordered the lobster roll and crab ravioli. Lobster roll was fine, nothing to write home about but wouldn't order or recommend. However their crab ravioli was phenomenal, the lemon and cream sauce work perfectly. It was heavy from the cream but the citrus helped made it lighter. Service was friendly and they had patio and indoor seating.

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.