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

The atmosphere is friendly and casual. Short wait that was worth it. Larger portions than I…read moreexpected. I ordered avocado with tomato and over-medium eggs - the eggs were cooked perfectly. The compote on the Belgian waffle is delish! My partner ordered the Cheeky Classic. The sausage had an interesting flavor that wasn't easily discernible and the potato fries were yummy. Staff was efficient and engaging. Highly recommend for the people watching too. Off-street parking is available. 4.5 star diner.

We stopped by Salt + Ash in Halifax for happy hour and ended up having quite the feast!The Brothers…read moreMeats pepperoni plus pizza was a great start, with plenty of savoury, meaty flavour. The jalapeño cornbread was another standout....moist, flavourful, and with just the right amount of kick. The fish and chips were excellent, while the tater tot-chos were pure comfort food, loaded with melted cheddar, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Of course, we needed some veggies for balance, so the kale and quinoa salad totally counts! The perfect pairing throughout was the Mango Dragonfruit Sour. Super refreshing and fruity, with enough acidity to cut through all the richness of the meal. Great happy hour selection, lots of variety, and a fun spot to settle in for a feast. Definitely a place worth checking out when you're in Halifax!

4 of us came for a Saturday morning brunch. It was a gorgeous day so we sat on the patio…read moreoverlooking the water. Ordered the standard coffee to start. Waiter was awesome. Made sure we were ok every time he was in the vicinity. I ordered the mushroom Benedict with the hollandaise on the side. It was great with the locally made truffle cream cheese. I did have to ask for a steak knife to be able to cut through the bread. It was a well done piece of pizza dough. Tasty but tough to get through. Came with tater tots and a donair sauce to dip them in. My husband ordered the stuffed baked potato. He loved it but said next time he will order the side salad on the side and ask for more dressing. I ended the meal with a cool glass of rose. We will definitely be back.

Ordered this through a delivery platform- it took a while but was worth the wait!!…read more Dam food was as ordered/ so was the promised incentives- delicious and would do again!!

Service sucked. Waited a long time for our drinks and our food to be ordered not delivered. Glasses…read morewere dirty and the coffee was wayyyy to hot!! Food was strange. Deep fried french fries for home fries?? Plus seemed like it came from the bottom of the basket, all short crunchy nuggets. Over easy eggs one was broke and other over cooked. Ham deli slices as your side ham? For the price i expected much better food and service. On the plus side bathroom was ok. Very disappointed in this experience.

Sweet neighborhood spot close to where we picked up our rental car this morning. Very strong drip…read morecoffee. Breakfast salad was a delicious combo of fresh salad greens, berries, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds and goat cheese. Hubby's breakfast sandwich was great too, as is the blueberry scone we got to go. Friendly service and laid back atmosphere.

The only reason for four stars is the food took a while to come out (a little over 40 minutes for…read morebrunch). Other than that the staff was very friendly. There's a good amount of outdoor seating and the atmosphere inside is great. The food was excellent! The eggs benedict was cooked perfectly and everything came out great!

Our Group of 8 had an excellent time and meal last Wednesday night- Halibut Cheek/Duck/Beef and a…read morewhole host of apps and desserts that were great! Small place but well worth the time to visit and enjoy a fabulous meal with friends. Make sure you save room for dessert!

The food was excellent. Beautiful presentation. Wonderful dinner. Only complaint is the noise level…read moreway too high.

Such a cute, vibrant diner. The staff were so friendly, service was quick and the menu has a lot of…read moregreat options! I had the frittata with a biscuit - It was bigger than I expected and very filling. The biscuit was fresh and hot. Everything was delicious!

Stopped here for an early Sunday breakfast today. Service was fantastic - friendly and fast. The…read morefood was delicious! Try the Padan pancakes (super moist and green!) and the bread pudding French toast melted in my mouth. Great flavours and a fun atmosphere!

Halifax dining does NOT get better than this! You simply cannot visit the waterfront without having…read moredinner at The Bicycle Thief! Every single plate was absolute perfection, but the Lobster Chowder and Lobster Thermidor completely stole the show! Our Seafood Feast: Rosemary Focaccia w/ red pepper hummus Rich & creamy Lobster Chowder Crispy Calamari Spaghettini Frutti Di Mare Show-stopping Lobster Thermidor Decadent Crab Ravioli Linguine Aragosta Crostata Bergamotto for the perfect sweet finish If you're ever in Halifax, put this at the top of your list!

ving the Best for Last at Bicycle Thief…read more We saved Bicycle Thief for last, and it ended up being one of the best meals of our Halifax trip. We started with the flash-fried calamari, a great opener served with their sun-dried tomato pesto aioli. But little did I know the standout lobster dish of the trip was hiding in the appetizer section. Their lobster and corn chowder was incredible. Seriously, so, so good. Potatoes, Vidalia onions, and double-smoked bacon added great contrast to the sweet lobster. And you know it's good when you can see that beautiful red lobster oil floating on top. It really showed that they used the lobster shells and all those flavour-packed bits to build the stock. Absolutely delicious. Next came the spaghettini ai frutti di mare, loaded with huge jumbo shrimp, fresh scallops, and mussels in a sun-dried tomato pesto. The seafood was fresh and plentiful. The linguini all'aragosta did not disappoint either. San Marzano tomatoes, cream, and Parmigiano made for a rich and decadent sauce that worked beautifully with the lobster. We also had the crab ravioli, followed by yet another lobster dish, the lobster Thermidor. This was seriously indulgent, with wild mushrooms, Gruyère, and house-made black truffle spaghettini. Rich, savoury, and packed with flavour. After all that decadence, we needed something bright to finish. The crostata al bergamotto was perfect, with a vibrant bergamot citrus curd that cut through the richness and refreshed the palate. Great seafood, incredible pasta, creative flavours, and excellent execution. We definitely saved one of the best for last.

Drift was once on the list of top 100 Canadian restaurant, and we've decided to have lunch here…read moreduring our trip to Halifax. Reservation is easy and there's still plenty of spots for Friday lunch with same day booking. The vibe here is relaxing and quiet with the restaurant entrance hidden inside a hotel. Service is good too. The chef has demonstrated quite solid cooking skil and my suggestion is to go with the fancier dish here where the chef clearly pays more attention to, compared to dishes like fish and chips. I tried a classic cocktail with gin as the base. It turned out to be very refreshing. For food, Caesar salad was delicious. Pan fried cod fillet was cooked perfectly, very tender and went well with the roots vegetables. It was my favorite dish here. Lobster pasta was also delicious. Fish and chips were average, definitely not comparable to some of the food truck places. Fries were dry and tasted bitter. Overall, this is a good restaurant with great food quality, good service and nice environment. I would consider revisiting if I'm in Halifax again.

What do you think of when you're heading out east ? Seafood of course ! Let me tell you... I've got…read morea new appreciation for it after my trip last week. We've had a trip planned to golf Cabot for the last few years. The texts and emails were flying delays, cancelled trips and in general , I never thought it would happen. Surprisingly, Halifax was a quick little flight from Toronto and am I ever glad we did it. First off, we talked about getting lobster on the side of the road at shacks etc, blah blah blah but as soon as we landed we headed to meet a friend who said we must try this lobster croissant sandwich at The Drift. OMG OMG OMG ! Could be one of the best sandwiches I've ever tasted but you know what was even better, the Chablis, no, the lobster pasta, no... It was the lobster fritters. They were insane ! The fritters are a bit like a conch if you've ever had that in the BVIs but they are battered so perfectly with a zesty hint of like that is so perfect, it's too hard to describe. Over the top crispy timbit deliciousness with lobster. The drift is a MAJOR win, it's along the water in Halifaxs best hotel the Muir and it's just perfect. Our trip was filled with Oysters and I have to say, each place had slightly different variations but I will NEVER say I had a better Oyster than in Halifax. If you hear me say it, just call me out because we had at least 4 Oysters each at around 6 places and they were all better than anywhere I've ever eaten in the world, almost to the point where I didn't need the sides (almost). I am so glad I visited Halifax, oh and by the way, the golf at Cabot was insane ! INSANE ! Was it better than Cabot St Lucia ? Nope, but I give Cabot St Lucia a 9.8 and I give Cabot Cape Breton a 9.6. STOP right there ! I had the crab shack , I had the crab shack and oh my gosh was it good. Just outside Cabot is the best little shack with the freshest little sandwiches on fluffy buns. Check it out right here- get the mainlander sandwich and the crab bretoner. The mainlander is warm lobster spiced up on the bun, heaven ! And the crab bretoner is chilled crab, mix up perfectly with aioli, green on and a few other things. If you're near Inverness you better stop there. Ok ok ok , I'm writing all of this as I go but on the Sunday we end up at the 5 fishermen. Order the lobster, the carbonara lobster , the chowder and Oysters at every single place you go in Halifax and thank me later. I wasn't expecting to love the food this much, wow ! If you're there on a Sunday, hit Durty Nellys. In my Opinion it's the best pub in the world- yep ! See ya next week :)

Located in a historical building and right next to Alexander Keith's, Black Sheep makes the perfect…read morepairing offering great food, drinks, and service. We came here right at opening for breakfast and there was already a decent amount of people starting their day here with a meal. The staff was warm and welcoming and seated us right away. Even though it was breakfast, I like that their menu offered some lunch options in case you're looking for something more heartier. The food is fresh, tasty and well-seasoned. I ordered the seafood chowder which was delicious and included tons of seafood. The breakfast options are plentiful, but whatever you do, be sure to try their blueberry lavender jam! It's so delicious and made fresh in-house with local blueberries. It was so good, that I wanted to buy a jar, but couldn't since I had a long flight afterwards and it needed refrigeration. I'd definitely recommend this spot to grab a bite and drinks and I hope they offer a shelf-stable blueberry lavender jam soon!

A beautiful restaurant with a rustic ambience. The seafood chowder was delicious, and do get the…read morefocaccia bread to go with it.

So mad 2 doors down has closed on Barrington st! Their Kail…read moreCeaser salad was so good! Fresh crunchy kale/ lovely huge croutons/ parm cheese/ bacon and the dressing definitely house made!! Ugh I long for 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.