When I was in town for a blood donation, I decided to visit Belly Up BBQ as a way to both replenish…read moremy iron levels and try a new-to-me restaurant. There was a small surge of BBQ places in Halifax in the 2010s, and while that eventually died down, it's good to see the trend spread elsewhere to add new kinds of cuisine to other areas of the province. The interior is spacious, with a bar at one end, a section with several booths, and even more tables beyond that. The décor isn't over-the-top with southern US kitsch like many barbecue joints and could easily pass for a regular bar and grill. Normally when I try a BBQ place for a first time, I go all-in on a sampler platter to try as many of the smoked meats as possible. Alas, Belly Up is the only BBQ place that I've been to that doesn't have this option. As a result, I went with the beef brisket platter since that's more unique to Belly Up, and things like ribs and pulled pork can be found at many restaurants these days. It wasn't too too busy when I arrived and most people were already eating, so my food arrived in quick order. The brisket came as two long, thick slices, and the broad layer of fat on top told me I was getting the fatty end of the brisket. There was a bit of a smoke ring around the edges, although I didn't find that it had a prominently smoky flavour. It was spot-on for tenderness though - the meat broke apart easily, but didn't crumble from being overcooked, and each bite was tender and juicy. You get a choice of a few different sauces with your meat (which is served entirely on the side) and the chipotle sauce was savoury and not *too* sweet, but again, I'd prefer a heavier level of smokiness from the namesake pepper. You get two different sides with each entrée, so again I went with some of the more unique options - the corn fritters and the apple coleslaw. The corn fritters were very well executed - crisp on the outside, fluffy and moist on the inside, and with a hint of sweetness. The ginger and jalapeno honey sauce that came with them was also a surprise hit, with a good balance of sweetness and subtle layer of heat. I generally prefer a vinegar-based dressing for my coleslaw to cut through the rich dishes that it's often paired with, but I still enjoyed Belly Up's apple slaw. The additional crunch and sweetness of the julienned apples brought some complexity to what is often the most forgettable part of a meal, and honestly it's just nice to see a slaw that's done in-house instead of coming out of a five-gallon bucket from Sysco. Service was friendly and attentive throughout my meal. There's definitely some tweaks that Belly Up could do to polish their BBQ game, but it's a still a solid option for something different in the food scene in Truro.

Food poisoning! Barbecue ribs were just mediocre…read more Fried fish was what got a sick Free parking lot service was nice. Definitely would not come back.

I went to Greco to get captain sub on January 10, 2026, and I ordered my sub. A gentleman came in…read moreand he gave the cashier some physical cash that she handled with her gloved hands and put in the register. When she was done, my sub was coming out of the toaster and she walked to it ready to grab it with the same gloved hands she just touched the cash with. I thankfully stopped her before she touched my sub and asked her to change her gloves of which she did. If I never said anything, I'm more than confident she would have touched my sub with her dirty gloves. very disappointing

Food was medicore, nothing spectacular but good value for price. Cashier was friendly and the…read morerestaurant it self has a cool vibe!

This is a overpriced chain restaurant with mediocre food. There is an odd thing on the menu that…read moreyou may like but their burgers are processed and are actually formed because you can look at the shape of them, which is pretty pretty bad when it comes to you can't actually have a burger on, a menu with like a whole burger section I was actually pretty yeah pretty surprised it's definitely a place known for its atmosphere and its alcoholic cocktails but I will say I do enjoy the atmosphere because it is quite dark and has booths and it's private and great staff. I typically just played. It's even got fish and chips. They got lotta flak because they started serving cod instead of haddock which I'm perfectly OK with cod. Great actually, but not so much with many other people.

Always loved it in the jungle. Huge menu with lots to mix and match through. Just off the highway…read moreand always good service.

Food and service were amazing!!! Delicious and friendly. We have been traveling around Canada for…read more30 days, and this little out of the way place right off an exit on Hwy 101 W is the BEST food we have had!! There is outdoor seating, so we were able to bring our dogs.

This place is horrible. They have 20 million different wings options that is harder to figure out…read morethan an actual aircraft. The staff are nice but the manager/cook is sort of a jerk. I went there literally twice. First time I couldn't figure out the wings and wound up with a bunch of wings that either blew my face off or tasted nothing like chicken. The second time I ordered a clubhouse. When it came out it was a chicken burger so I sent it back. The manager came out and loudly confronted me, told me it was "his take on a clubhouse" and it was my mistake for ordering it. We got up and walked out, haven't been back since.

Food is pretty good, maybe a little pricey. The service has been great all three times we've been…read more Would be great if they'd have some live music or something- it's really missing from the area and no one else seems to want to provide it.

It's a local bar. Good burgers and nice servers. It's loud but there's live music. Kara was sweet…read moreand helpful. It has a strong local feel.

Great food Great timing…read more Great service , very friendly. Little loud but didn't feel unwelcome.

The pizza crust is not that good and the pepperoni is not even cooked, how can you be so close to…read morePictou County and screw up pizza? I've had better pizza in school. by, Carter age 7

I am going to give this a 5 star based on its Donairs and shawarma I am a Donair snob, grew up…read morenear where they were invented and had many. Derado's is my Donair place on the North Shore. Wonderful. Sometimes a little over peppery but that's ok. The swarms (+pickles who knew?) are really good. Tried the pizza once but not for me, but obviously popular around here. So donairs + swarms absolutely an oasis.

A good downtown food scene has lots of different options - different ethnicities, styles and price…read morepoints - to cater to the equally varied tastes and needs of people. I was wanting a quick bite before meeting coworkers for a drink, and Iron Rooster fit the bill. The store was quiet for a Friday evening, and the lone staff member doubled as both server and cook. The menu is somewhat lean (figuratively speaking, as it's more vegetable-adverse than KFC!), with familiar fried chicken items like wings, drumsticks, house-made popcorn chicken, strips and a chicken burger. Sides are equally deep fried and brown. I wish the menu would lean more into more obviously Asian versions of fried chicken, but a couple such options do show up, with the Beijing chicken wrap and a curry chicken bowl (effectively karaage don). I ended up going with Combo Meal A, which gives you the option of a chicken burger or the Beijing wrap, and fries or a couple chicken wings. Unsurprisingly, I went for the wrap and did not double down on chicken, opting for the fries instead. I was eating-in, so my food came as it was ready. The fries came in the now very common, mini-deep-fryer basket, with a decent amount of golden brown fries filling it. They were crispy-coated, so a bit of a cop-out in this golden age of hand-cut fries, but hey, they were still wonderfully crisp, hot and fluffy! Oh, and I got a garlic seasoning on them as well, so they had some more oomph. The wrap soon followed, rolled up in paper that has some very cute branding! It wasn't huge, with a couple chicken strips, pickled cucumber, green onion, and a sweet and salty, teriyaki-esque sauce. The flavours all kind of worked though, and the pliable wrap (not sure what its origins were, as it seemed too stretchy to be a standard wheat tortilla) held up well. The chicken's crispness suffered from the sauce and self-steaming, but these things happen. My second visit had me stopping in before a trivia night with friends, and this time I went for the half-sized portion of Cornish hen, once again getting fries for my side. There were a few takeout orders ahead of me in the queue, but it wasn't too long of a wait. My basket of fries came out first, and the crispy coating and garlic seasoning were just as good as last time. It was a bit longer for my chicken, but it was worth it. The batter was good and crispy, the meat tender and juicy, and it was an ongoing battle between my hunger and self-preservation instinct from the hot-out-of-the-fryer chicken. Interestingly, the chicken is cooked as one solid piece, as being broken down into its constituent parts would have made for a better coating-to-meat ratio, and it would cook quicker too. My chosen side sauce of honey garlic added further flavour and a contrasting hit of sweetness. Service on both visits was very friendly and helpful. Sometimes you just have to scratch that itch for fried chicken, and Iron Rooster has got your fix.

Themis restaurant had great fried chicken options. The dry seasoned and breaded spicy chicken wings…read morewere very tasty. They also make excellent popcorn chicken. The people at the restaurant were very helpful when explaining the menu and made good recommendations. I will be back if I am the area.

Good service and convenient location food is okay always fresh and well prepared. Wish it had its…read moreown location and made fries

How often do you come across a fried chicken take out place in a gas station? And a good one at…read morethat. This place serves up crispy fried chicken. Not overly oily nor salty unlike big box chains that specializes in the same product. And they are huge pieces that you get. Definitely get your money's worth here. Do yourself a favour and have a break with some fried chicken after gassing up or while waiting for your laundry from the adjacent laundromat.